Schu me the way to Amarillo - Summer 2025 Transfer Thread

[The_Gun]

From Marc Iles comment piece on Collins’ transfer…..errr…..ouch!

…which ends with another warning that previous regulars will disappear from the XI, either sidelined or banished.

Related: It has been pointed out that, assuming Collins leaves, only 4 of the Wembley XI remain.

Yeah, the new lads really seem to be throwing themselves head first into an overhaul.

I wonder whether Harkin might be able to leverage his international contacts to find foreign takers for some of our misfits? There’s definitely a few who it’s hard to see being snapped up by domestic clubs.

[BWFC_Insane]

From Marc Iles comment piece on Collins’ transfer…..errr…..ouch!

…which ends with another warning that previous regulars will disappear from the XI, either sidelined or banished.

Related: It has been pointed out that, assuming Collins leaves, only 4 of the Wembley XI remain.

Yeah. It’s one thing me or the broader fanbase saying it. But seeing it written by the local club journalist is another. I mean sure he probably has thought it a while but I don’t think he’s writing stuff like that without picking that as the broader sentiment from those running the club.

[DJBlu]

From Marc Iles comment piece on Collins’ transfer…..errr…..ouch!

…which ends with another warning that previous regulars will disappear from the XI, either sidelined or banished.

Related: It has been pointed out that, assuming Collins leaves, only 4 of the Wembley XI remain.

Yeah. It’s one thing me or the broader fanbase saying it. But seeing it written by the local club journalist is another. I mean sure he probably has thought it a while but I don’t think he’s writing stuff like that without picking that as the broader sentiment from those running the club.

Personally think Sheehan might make that 3 left.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Good signing for Reading, this. Oh well.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Hutch signs on for two.
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[jmjhb]

Good signing for Reading, this. Oh well.

It is, although I think Taylor is an excellent signing for us also.

[BWFC_Insane]

Great news for Hutchinson hopefully there is a route now for him to challenge for a first team space.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Great news for Hutchinson hopefully there is a route now for him to challenge for a first team space.

I hope so but not yet.

Barring that one-game emergency loan to Crawley, he's not been above the sixth tier yet - and as I say, a few lads we've sent out to tier 6 have been released this summer. However, goalkeepers tend to take longer and don't count against EFL squad rules, so he's got time - and a two-year contract means he's got room to grow.

In 23/24 he went to tier-7 Marine and helped them get promoted. We sent him back there in 24/25 but recalled him in October. Clearly we think he's worth further investigation (and the delay in signing might suggest he had other options?) and while plenty of people are understandably hoping he gets a League Two loan this time, I'd be happy with him getting a full fifth-tier season - we've had a few dealings with Halifax recently, while Rochdale and Alty are other options - and then maybe jumping into the EFL in 2026/27.

[The_Gun]

Great news for Hutchinson hopefully there is a route now for him to challenge for a first team space.

Interesting move from the club. Hard to see him getting any game time here unless Southwood is sold, so I guess the plan is for him to be loaned out again.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Great news for Hutchinson hopefully there is a route now for him to challenge for a first team space.

Interesting move from the club. Hard to see him getting any game time here unless Southwood is sold, so I guess the plan is for him to be loaned out again.

Yeah I forgot to say - if he excels on loan next season, it makes it easier to rtelease Southwood next summer. But whether we'd then trust Hutch to deputise depends on his season as well as ours (if we get promoted he'd be one muscle strain from facing recently relegated Premier League teams).

[BWFC_Insane]

Great news for Hutchinson hopefully there is a route now for him to challenge for a first team space.

I hope so but not yet.

Barring that one-game emergency loan to Crawley, he's not been above the sixth tier yet - and as I say, a few lads we've sent out to tier 6 have been released this summer. However, goalkeepers tend to take longer and don't count against EFL squad rules, so he's got time - and a two-year contract means he's got room to grow.

In 23/24 he went to tier-7 Marine and helped them get promoted. We sent him back there in 24/25 but recalled him in October. Clearly we think he's worth further investigation (and the delay in signing might suggest he had other options?) and while plenty of people are understandably hoping he gets a League Two loan this time, I'd be happy with him getting a full fifth-tier season - we've had a few dealings with Halifax recently, while Rochdale and Alty are other options - and then maybe jumping into the EFL in 2026/27.

Maybe. I personally think in league one if you’ve got a good promising young keeper there is little point in having a second senior keeper on the books.

Obviously it depends how that young keeper is but wasting money for someone to bench warm most of the time and keep a younger keeper back from development is not a great idea imho.

I’d hope Hutchinson has a shot in pre season to show he could be suitable backup.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Iles asked Schuey about Collins:

I can't say too much on that right now, because obviously it's stuff that's still ongoing. Aaron Collins is obviously somebody that did well for us last year, someone we think is a good player. That's kind of all I can say currently on that, because it's not fair to speak about things that are not confirmed.

Iles asked Schuey about N'Mai:

It’s stuff that's ongoing. You don't want to speculate or add any fuel to the fire, but like a number of players out there, Fergal (Harkin) and Jimmy (Dickinson) and the recruitment team, the scouts, they're all working really hard to bring players and targets to us, and like everybody, we're in the market for good players that improve us.

https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/2 ... r-rumours/

[BWFC_Insane]

Iles asked Schuey about Collins:

I can't say too much on that right now, because obviously it's stuff that's still ongoing. Aaron Collins is obviously somebody that did well for us last year, someone we think is a good player. That's kind of all I can say currently on that, because it's not fair to speak about things that are not confirmed.

Iles asked Schuey about N'Mai:

It’s stuff that's ongoing. You don't want to speculate or add any fuel to the fire, but like a number of players out there, Fergal (Harkin) and Jimmy (Dickinson) and the recruitment team, the scouts, they're all working really hard to bring players and targets to us, and like everybody, we're in the market for good players that improve us.

https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/2 ... r-rumours/

He adds (Iles not SS) that indications are from the club that they want to move players on before making further signings.

N’Mai clearly a target but maybe be a few weeks yet.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Interesting read on Nmai from a Salford fan who seems resigned to him going.
https://oneupfrontsalfordcityfc.wordpre ... elly-nmai/

[TonyDomingos]

Interesting read on Nmai from a Salford fan who seems resigned to him going.
https://oneupfrontsalfordcityfc.wordpre ... elly-nmai/

The BN piece has Karl Robinson valuing him at £1+ million! If true, then it's an N'no from me.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Interesting read on Nmai from a Salford fan who seems resigned to him going.
https://oneupfrontsalfordcityfc.wordpre ... elly-nmai/

The BN piece has Karl Robinson valuing him at £1+ million! If true, then it's an N'no from me.

Loose talk from a radio guest. The fan guy seems to think half that will suffice.

[BWFC_Insane]

Interesting read on Nmai from a Salford fan who seems resigned to him going.
https://oneupfrontsalfordcityfc.wordpre ... elly-nmai/

The BN piece has Karl Robinson valuing him at £1+ million! If true, then it's an N'no from me.

Loose talk from a radio guest. The fan guy seems to think half that will suffice.

Think the quote is ‘he will be a million pound player one day’ or words to that effect.

[sonicthewhite]

Dan told to find pastures new and CMG could follow him;

https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/2 ... rs-summer/

[malcd1]

Dan told to find pastures new and CMG could follow him;

https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/2 ... rs-summer/

Schumacher said he wanted robust and reliable players who could play a full season without constantly getting injured. I certainly think Dan falls outside that type (and isn't very good).

CMG is trickier because he has been a good player and showed it against Birmingham last season. We just don't know how much that serious injury has taken its toll on his fitness. At least he is being given pre-season to prove himself.

The other player that falls into that category is Dempsey. Good player for this level, but constantly on the side lines, even if it seems to be a different injury every time.

[malcd1]

From rumours, I have heard, McAtee has also been told to find himself another club. It looks like he doesn't fit into Schumacher's plans for this season. Getting rid of him will be a challenge.