The 2015/16 National League North Thread

[Who Needs Mourinho]

Chorley have signed a couple of former County players in Sam Sheridan and Kieran Charnock.

 

[EnglishRed]

I see Tamworth have signed Elliot Durrell. If he recaptures his Hednesford form that's a quality signing.

 

[Bluandwite]

Chorley have signed a couple of former County players in Sam Sheridan and Kieran Charnock.

Charnock will do well for them, did better than expected here but he'll be seen to better effect in the North.

 

[Monkey Tennis]

Chorley have signed a couple of former County players in Sam Sheridan and Kieran Charnock.

Sam Sheridan (nephew of ex-Premier League Darren) is standard Conference North fare really. Some Barrow fans raved about him, I was never a big fan. Tidy and hard-working, lacks a final ball and anything higher up the field. Scored some decent free kicks in his 3 spells here.

 

[Who Needs Mourinho]

Charnock will do well for them, did better than expected here but he'll be seen to better effect in the North.

He actually struggled more in the lower division when he played for us. Lacking height, strength and pace in the Conference North as a centre back leaves you in big trouble.

 

[Who Needs Mourinho]

Sam Sheridan (nephew of ex-Premier League Darren) is standard Conference North fare really. Some Barrow fans raved about him, I was never a big fan. Tidy and hard-working, lacks a final ball and anything higher up the field. Scored some decent free kicks in his 3 spells here.

Very inconsistent when with us. Just when you thought he had turned the corner he would chuck in an absolute shocker of a performance.

 

[Who Needs Mourinho]

I see Tamworth have signed Elliot Durrell. If he recaptures his Hednesford form that's a quality signing.

Jealous of that signing

 

[DarkSithLord]

I see Tamworth have signed Elliot Durrell. If he recaptures his Hednesford form that's a quality signing.

Welcome. Also jealous of that signing. Our third signing is announced as Todd Jordan. Whats your thoughts on him Lincoln fans?

 

[Luke Imp]

Law would have been impressed with him up against Akinde when playing out of position at CB a couple of seasons ago, which turned out to be his only really decent game for us.

He improved a bit after initially signing (basically from a pub side) but it became apparent probably back end of his first season that, in terms of being a first teamer, he was out of his depth. Went to Stalybridge last season on loan but I'm not sure how that went if I'm honest. Decent size but a bit slow. Doesn't strike me as a Law type of player if I'm honest.

He seemed more of a defensive midfielder than a CB. He played twice at CB for us I think. Once as above against you, but the other was at Chester where he had a nightmare even before he got sent off after about 10 minutes!

 

[DarkSithLord]

Law would have been impressed with him up against Akinde when playing out of position at CB a couple of seasons ago, which turned out to be his only really decent game for us.

He improved a bit after initially signing (basically from a pub side) but it became apparent probably back end of his first season that, in terms of being a first teamer, he was out of his depth. Went to Stalybridge last season on loan but I'm not sure how that went if I'm honest. Decent size but a bit slow. Doesn't strike me as a Law type of player if I'm honest.

He seemed more of a defensive midfielder than a CB. He played twice at CB for us I think. Once as above against you, but the other was at Chester where he had a nightmare even before he got sent off after about 10 minutes!

Thanks Luke. Not great then and Id agree in saying its certainly not a Law type of signing. A quick search on the Stalybridge forum shows he did ok without really standing out in a bottom 5 team.

He is probably as close to a squad player as we are going to get.

Judging by our signings at the minute we are looking mid to lower mid table really.

 

[DarkSithLord]

We have confirmed the signing of Sam Jones from Midland League neighbours Heanor Town.

 

[Solihull Mooron]

My 'National League North' table prediction
1 £ylde
2 Chorley
3 Moors
4 Stockport
5 Tamworth
6 Alfreton
7 Bpa
8 Boston
9 Fcum
10 Hednesford
11 Telford
12 Harrogate
13 Worcester
14 Brackley
15 Gloucester
16 Nuneaton
17 Curzon
18 Corby
19 Stalybridge
20 Lowestoft
21 Trinity
22 Ferriby

Anyone else?

 

[DarkSithLord]

Us in 6th and Nuneaton 16th?!

My 'National League North' table prediction
1 £ylde
2 Chorley
3 Moors
4 Stockport
5 Tamworth
6 Alfreton
7 Bpa
8 Boston
9 Fcum
10 Hednesford
11 Telford
12 Harrogate
13 Worcester
14 Brackley
15 Gloucester
16 Nuneaton
17 Curzon
18 Corby
19 Stalybridge
20 Lowestoft
21 Trinity
22 Ferriby

Anyone else?

 

[Greenacres]

I think a lot of Gloucester fans would bite your arm off for 15th position. They are due to return to their old (rebuilt) ground the season after next and the fans I have spoken with think it is pretty important that they retain their current league status ahead of that move. Although they are our biggest rivals, at least historically, their fans have suffered a lot since they were flooded out in 2007 and they are surely deserving of a lucky break.

 

[TrinidadsNumberOne]

Hope £ylde's owner gets arrested for money laundering. Vain vain bitter little man.

 

[Southern Shayman]

Hope £ylde's owner gets arrested for money laundering. Vain vain bitter little man.

Haha! Unbelievably ironic

 

[Coaster]

I'm really looking forward to this season. Some big games and will be close this year.

 

[DarkSithLord]

I'm really looking forward to this season. Some big games and will be close this year.

Welcome mate. Great to see another team represented on here.

 

[Coaster]

Welcome mate. Great to see another team represented on here.

Cheers mate, been watching the forum for awhile and thought why not join in.

We need a good season this year for our last at Kellamergh Park.

 

[Solihull Mooron]

Do you move into Mill farm at the start of next season?

 

[DarkSithLord]

Cheers mate, been watching the forum for awhile and thought why not join in.

We need a good season this year for our last at Kellamergh Park.

Didnt know you were moving. As Moors said above where do you move to?

 

[Solihull Mooron]

I know they are moving to 'Mill farm' which has a 2000 capacity main stand, I think. I just don't know when they are moving.

 

[Coaster]

Well Mill Farm has started it's work now. We hope to have it ready for next season, could push a bit later but I know the plan is to try get there for next season. A 6 thousand capacity.
I could be optimistic for it to be ready next season but we all hope

 

[DarkSithLord]

Sam Smith has left Telford and joined Brackley

 

[Ellis]

Just signed Abdulai Bell-Baggie from Bristol Rovers.

Looks a decent signing on paper. A little concern about not being able to make a single appearance for Bristol Rovers when he joined them in March but I guess that could possibly be down to injury?

 

[Who Needs Mourinho]

Just signed Abdulai Bell-Baggie from Bristol Rovers.

Looks a decent signing on paper. A little concern about not being able to make a single appearance for Bristol Rovers when he joined them in March but I guess that could possibly be down to injury?

Very happy with that one. Is that the Miller deal out of the window or has Bell-Baggie been brought in to play up top do you reckon?

 

[Ellis]

Very happy with that one. Is that the Miller deal out of the window or has Bell-Baggie been brought in to play up top do you reckon?

Not sure, though right now I just can't see the Sean Miller one happening. Dragged on too much on top of this signing. Though I think Bell Baggie playing off Colley could work quite well reading some of the posts from Tranmere fans when he went to Bristol.

 

[Harrier94]

Hednesford have signed Ahmed Obeng from us, I'm disapointed to see him go as he was never given a chance this season and when he was he looked good and I really hoped he'd be a regular here next season. He will be a very good signing for them

 

[Jemfy]

Sam Smith has left Telford and joined Brackley

Makes sense, closer to home for him, and probably more money from Brackley!

 

[DarkSithLord]

So guys the fixtures are out!

We start at Bradford PA and finish at North Ferriby.

Our Boxing Day/NYD game is Tamworth which I am happy with.
Just one midweek away trip to Gloucester too. Happy with that!