The Summer/Pre-Season Thread

Who do you want to remain in league 1 out of Bradford and Millwall?

Who do you want to join us from League 1 out of Luton, Exeter, Carlisle and Blackpool?

 

My heart says Bradford because I think apart from Sheffield Utd they were the best team I saw at the Mem this year and Exeter because it would be another game nearer home

 

Milwall to remain in League One as Bradford were the best team that I saw this term, League two ascenders, definately not Lutonistan, Carlisle is a heck of a jank up the M6 so for me either Blackpool { always a good weekender ! } or our near neigbours X-Zedder, probably the latter if I was to be perfectly honest.

 

Millwall and Exeter for theirs to many northern clubs as it is.

 

I think Luton will probably get past Exeter. But I would prefer Exeter to go up.And I think Millwall may shade it past Bradford. But it would be good if Bradford went up because they're well supported.

 

Bristol rovers have made their first signing of the window Ghassan Abu Hassan is 18 years of age and is Jordanian. he will go into the U23s squad. The signing is subject to international clearance
He has11 caps at under 19 level and is the first Jordanian to play in the UK

 

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We are pleased to announce that we have today completed the signing, subject to international clearance, of 18 year old Jordanian defender Ghassan Abu Hassan.
We believe that Ghassan will be the first Jordanian player to sign a professional contract with a club in the UK and he will, initially, join our U-23 squad under the guidance of Chris Hargreaves.
Chris said today; “I am delighted that Ghassan will be joining us for the start of pre-season training and would like to formally welcome him to Bristol Rovers.
“I am sure he will be welcomed into the squad we are assembling for next season and look forward to working with him and giving him every opportunity of progressing as a professional footballer.”
Ghassan, who began his career with Jordan Youth Club, has since graduated to the Jordanian U-19 side for whom he has won 11 caps.
Ghassan is pictured above with club President Wael Al Qadi after signing the necessary paperwork in Jordan.

 

We also had the first Iraqi player to play in this country (even though he never played for the fist team) a long time ago but still an interesting story

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youra_Eshaya

http://www.rsssf.com/players/eshaya.html

 

Looks like Screech from saved by the bell!

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According to Newsnow Rovers are looking at Alex Lacey of Yeovil. Also looking are Charlton Oxford and Coventry

 

Looks like DC's working hard to get McNulty. Apparently he'll trump anyone else's offer.

 

Some info for you all....

 

I don't mind who wins out of Bradford and Millwall, but I will say is that Bradford have impressed me a lot.

As for League Two, whoever wins out of Carlisle and Exeter. I can't stand Luton.

 

Alefe Santos leaving Derby this Summer

 

According to Newsnow McNulty is of to Mansfield

 

With Scott Shearer moving from the stags to Oxford !

 

DC in meetings in London today to find out his budgets for the next year according to the WDP, hopefully then we might see some movement and incoming players

 

His record didnt really impress me anyway. May as well get Luke James back

If he did join us then I would of course get behind him and hope DC gets the best out of him.

 

Also according to Newsnow we are linked with Rickie Lambert

 

Just looked at Rovers news and apparently the budget meeting was yesterday and DC can concentrate on his recruitment drive