So that's another January transfer window come to and end which has seen four incomings and four outgoings so lets review shall we?
OUT:
Lewis Walker (FW) - Contract terminated and signed for National League Woking.
Cheye Alexander (RB) - Contract terminated, currently unattached.
Macauley Bonne (FW) - Loan to Cambridge United, although it is believed was on a one year deal so unlikely to see him return.
Tom Nichols (FW) - Undisclosed Fee to Mansfield Town.
IN:
Remeao Hutton (RWB) - Undisclosed Fee from Swindon Town.
Josh Walker (FW) - Loan from Burton Albion.
Jorge Cabezas Hurtado (FW) - Loan from Watford.
Josh Andrews (FW) - Undisclosed Fee from Birmingham City.
So what can we say about the outgoings? Well Walker seemed always set to leave, the lad has played once this season coming off the bench in an FA Cup tie and was effectively fifth choice striker, for a strike force that had only mustered 12 goals this season. Ultimately the right thing for all parties. Alexander? Well he was a good servant when our form upturned from January 2023 until end of that season but has been a bit up and down this year. Giving away 2 penalties in one much and then missing a penalty himself against Swindon didn't do us or himself any favours. With McKenzie's versatility, it made sense for him to go now falling down the pecking order but wish him well. Bonne was the most surprising one to leave for me, as arguably was our best striker. Saying that though, five goals in 31 games and Clemence favouring Nadesan over him can't have made him overly happy and if Harris wanted him back in a higher league, he was unlikely to say no to that opportunity. Nichols I got wind of a few days ago, so whilst sad to see him go after again his epic performances to help keep us up last season, we just haven't seen the best out of Tom Nichols in 23/24. As Mansfield paid a fee for him, I think cashing in probably was the right move for all parties.
Now for the incomings. Remeao Hutton definitely looks like an upgrade in terms of the attacking play and getting balls into the box. The less said about his off the field antics the better. Walker from what I saw against MK Dons looked very bright. He wanted to take the ball forwards, take on people and positioned himself in the right place to get a tap in. The fact he scored a lot at National League should mean with a run of games with us we could see reap the benefits. Hurtado seems like bit of an unknown, I've seen comments from Watford fans suggesting he's very raw, but also is committed to the cause and has bounds and bounds of energy to get the ball forwards and create things. To me its one of those signings that could either see him tear up the league or withdraw into his shell and not work so quite a gamble. Andrews offers more physicality and perhaps is a younger and quicker version of Hawkins. Wouldn't expect to see them both play together so I guess with Hawkins' injury doubts, we'll look to play either one of Andrews or Hawkins with Walker or Hurtado & Nadesan alongside.
Anyways that is some of my thoughts, how about everyone else?
OUT:
Lewis Walker (FW) - Contract terminated and signed for National League Woking.
Cheye Alexander (RB) - Contract terminated, currently unattached.
Macauley Bonne (FW) - Loan to Cambridge United, although it is believed was on a one year deal so unlikely to see him return.
Tom Nichols (FW) - Undisclosed Fee to Mansfield Town.
IN:
Remeao Hutton (RWB) - Undisclosed Fee from Swindon Town.
Josh Walker (FW) - Loan from Burton Albion.
Jorge Cabezas Hurtado (FW) - Loan from Watford.
Josh Andrews (FW) - Undisclosed Fee from Birmingham City.
So what can we say about the outgoings? Well Walker seemed always set to leave, the lad has played once this season coming off the bench in an FA Cup tie and was effectively fifth choice striker, for a strike force that had only mustered 12 goals this season. Ultimately the right thing for all parties. Alexander? Well he was a good servant when our form upturned from January 2023 until end of that season but has been a bit up and down this year. Giving away 2 penalties in one much and then missing a penalty himself against Swindon didn't do us or himself any favours. With McKenzie's versatility, it made sense for him to go now falling down the pecking order but wish him well. Bonne was the most surprising one to leave for me, as arguably was our best striker. Saying that though, five goals in 31 games and Clemence favouring Nadesan over him can't have made him overly happy and if Harris wanted him back in a higher league, he was unlikely to say no to that opportunity. Nichols I got wind of a few days ago, so whilst sad to see him go after again his epic performances to help keep us up last season, we just haven't seen the best out of Tom Nichols in 23/24. As Mansfield paid a fee for him, I think cashing in probably was the right move for all parties.
Now for the incomings. Remeao Hutton definitely looks like an upgrade in terms of the attacking play and getting balls into the box. The less said about his off the field antics the better. Walker from what I saw against MK Dons looked very bright. He wanted to take the ball forwards, take on people and positioned himself in the right place to get a tap in. The fact he scored a lot at National League should mean with a run of games with us we could see reap the benefits. Hurtado seems like bit of an unknown, I've seen comments from Watford fans suggesting he's very raw, but also is committed to the cause and has bounds and bounds of energy to get the ball forwards and create things. To me its one of those signings that could either see him tear up the league or withdraw into his shell and not work so quite a gamble. Andrews offers more physicality and perhaps is a younger and quicker version of Hawkins. Wouldn't expect to see them both play together so I guess with Hawkins' injury doubts, we'll look to play either one of Andrews or Hawkins with Walker or Hurtado & Nadesan alongside.
Anyways that is some of my thoughts, how about everyone else?
