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PRE-SEASON 2013
So pre-season is over and we're coming up to the new campaign, one which brings with it renewed optimism as we once again attempt to have a push at the play-offs.
So, where to start! Mid-way through June it was decided I would have 450k to spend on new players, and no extra wage money, meaning I would have to make my own room for new players by selling off some of our own. So here are the players that leave the club:
[TABLE="width: 500"]
[TR]
[TD]Player[/TD]
[TD]Club to[/TD]
[TD]Price[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]James O'Connor[/TD]
[TD]Ipswich[/TD]
[TD]£350k[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Adam Legzdins[/TD]
[TD]Blackpool[/TD]
[TD]£275k[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Nathan Tyson[/TD]
[TD]Celtic[/TD]
[TD]£275k[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Conor Doyle[/TD]
[TD]Torquay[/TD]
[TD]Free[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Gareth Roberts[/TD]
[TD]-[/TD]
[TD]Released[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Ben Davies[/TD]
[TD]-[/TD]
[TD]Released[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Theo Robinson[/TD]
[TD]-[/TD]
[TD]Released[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]James Bailey[/TD]
[TD]-[/TD]
[TD]Released[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Mason Bennett[/TD]
[TD]Rangers[/TD]
[TD]Loan[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Tom Naylor[/TD]
[TD]Yeovil[/TD]
[TD]Loan[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Michael Hoganson[/TD]
[TD]Rotherham[/TD]
[TD]Loan[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]£900k[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
So fortunately I was able to make up some cash and free up some wages in order to add some quality players to the side. A comprehensive shortlist had been drawn up and despite missing out on some key targets, I am happy with what we have brought to the club.
Hennion Cyril (21 years old) on a Free Transfer from OGC Nice
Hennion is a very talented young left winger, with bags of pace and great technical ability. Michael Jacobs struggled to hold down a spot on the left last season so he is under pressure to perform with a new competitor joining the side. Will be following his progress with great interest.
Jonathon Bond (20 years old) on a Free Transfer from Watford
Very happy with this deal. To get such a talented keeper of his age on a free for less wages than Adam Legzdins is a steal and I'm sure he can even go on to push Fielding for a place in the starting XI.
Alan Judge (24 years old) on a Free Transfer from Notts County
Alan is a player we had tracked for a number of months. He brings cover across the midfield and also excellent quality. At 24, he is ready to make the step up and I'm confident he will be a great signing for the club.
Simon Church (24 years old) on a Free Transfer from Reading
Simon joined on loan at the end of last season and impressed with his work rate and his link up play. We are delighted to announce his move on a permanent basis and hopefully he will be able to add to his Welsh caps.
Barry Douglas (23 years old) for £130,000 from Dundee United
Barry is a technically sound full-back, though there are question marks on his defensive capabilities. Brought in to fill the void left by Miquel Velom.
Danny Potts (20 years old) on a Season Long Loan from West Ham United
A far more conventional full back, Danny has fantastic energy and is a hard worker. Will compete with Douglas for the left back birth and can also play on the right.
Dorian Klonoridis (20 years old) on a Season Long Loan from LOSC Lille Metropole
Dorian is a French winger who can play on either the left or right, adding depth to this position and giving Jamie Ward some competition on the wings. He is highly rated by the Lille coaching staff and hopefully this loan can kick start his career.
_______
I am pleased with what we were able to bring into the club, because they are the right characters to take the side forward. I believe in their potential and hopefully they are good enough this season to compete for the promotion spots.
Here are our pre-season results:
Chesterfield 3 - 5 Derby County
Hendrick, Judge, Church (3)
Mansfield 0 - 1 Derby County
Hughes
Notts County 1 - 4 Derby County
Ball (2), Coutts, Hendrick
Burton 0 - 2 Derby County
Bryson (2)
Okay, pre-season results (especially against lower league opposition) don't mean too much but I am encouraged by how hard the players worked, the good performances and the depth of quality I now have available.
In squad news, we welcomed back Callum Ball from his loan spell at Coventry and we have decided he is now at a stage where he can make the step up to senior level. So congratulations to him.
Also, John Brayford, with a year to go on his contract has decided he would like to leave. Whilst we are in talks over a new contract, it looks like he may well be moving on before the expiration of his current deal, so we are bracing ourselves.
Onto the new season!
So pre-season is over and we're coming up to the new campaign, one which brings with it renewed optimism as we once again attempt to have a push at the play-offs.
So, where to start! Mid-way through June it was decided I would have 450k to spend on new players, and no extra wage money, meaning I would have to make my own room for new players by selling off some of our own. So here are the players that leave the club:
[TABLE="width: 500"]
[TR]
[TD]Player[/TD]
[TD]Club to[/TD]
[TD]Price[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]James O'Connor[/TD]
[TD]Ipswich[/TD]
[TD]£350k[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Adam Legzdins[/TD]
[TD]Blackpool[/TD]
[TD]£275k[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Nathan Tyson[/TD]
[TD]Celtic[/TD]
[TD]£275k[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Conor Doyle[/TD]
[TD]Torquay[/TD]
[TD]Free[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Gareth Roberts[/TD]
[TD]-[/TD]
[TD]Released[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Ben Davies[/TD]
[TD]-[/TD]
[TD]Released[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Theo Robinson[/TD]
[TD]-[/TD]
[TD]Released[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]James Bailey[/TD]
[TD]-[/TD]
[TD]Released[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Mason Bennett[/TD]
[TD]Rangers[/TD]
[TD]Loan[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Tom Naylor[/TD]
[TD]Yeovil[/TD]
[TD]Loan[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Michael Hoganson[/TD]
[TD]Rotherham[/TD]
[TD]Loan[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]£900k[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
So fortunately I was able to make up some cash and free up some wages in order to add some quality players to the side. A comprehensive shortlist had been drawn up and despite missing out on some key targets, I am happy with what we have brought to the club.
Hennion Cyril (21 years old) on a Free Transfer from OGC Nice
Hennion is a very talented young left winger, with bags of pace and great technical ability. Michael Jacobs struggled to hold down a spot on the left last season so he is under pressure to perform with a new competitor joining the side. Will be following his progress with great interest.
Jonathon Bond (20 years old) on a Free Transfer from Watford
Very happy with this deal. To get such a talented keeper of his age on a free for less wages than Adam Legzdins is a steal and I'm sure he can even go on to push Fielding for a place in the starting XI.
Alan Judge (24 years old) on a Free Transfer from Notts County
Alan is a player we had tracked for a number of months. He brings cover across the midfield and also excellent quality. At 24, he is ready to make the step up and I'm confident he will be a great signing for the club.
Simon Church (24 years old) on a Free Transfer from Reading
Simon joined on loan at the end of last season and impressed with his work rate and his link up play. We are delighted to announce his move on a permanent basis and hopefully he will be able to add to his Welsh caps.
Barry Douglas (23 years old) for £130,000 from Dundee United
Barry is a technically sound full-back, though there are question marks on his defensive capabilities. Brought in to fill the void left by Miquel Velom.
Danny Potts (20 years old) on a Season Long Loan from West Ham United
A far more conventional full back, Danny has fantastic energy and is a hard worker. Will compete with Douglas for the left back birth and can also play on the right.
Dorian Klonoridis (20 years old) on a Season Long Loan from LOSC Lille Metropole
Dorian is a French winger who can play on either the left or right, adding depth to this position and giving Jamie Ward some competition on the wings. He is highly rated by the Lille coaching staff and hopefully this loan can kick start his career.
_______
I am pleased with what we were able to bring into the club, because they are the right characters to take the side forward. I believe in their potential and hopefully they are good enough this season to compete for the promotion spots.
Here are our pre-season results:
Chesterfield 3 - 5 Derby County
Hendrick, Judge, Church (3)
Mansfield 0 - 1 Derby County
Hughes
Notts County 1 - 4 Derby County
Ball (2), Coutts, Hendrick
Burton 0 - 2 Derby County
Bryson (2)
Okay, pre-season results (especially against lower league opposition) don't mean too much but I am encouraged by how hard the players worked, the good performances and the depth of quality I now have available.
In squad news, we welcomed back Callum Ball from his loan spell at Coventry and we have decided he is now at a stage where he can make the step up to senior level. So congratulations to him.
Also, John Brayford, with a year to go on his contract has decided he would like to leave. Whilst we are in talks over a new contract, it looks like he may well be moving on before the expiration of his current deal, so we are bracing ourselves.
Onto the new season!
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