Torquay United Fans Forum

Looks doubtful Brucie on the way he is going about things. If i were a Swindon fan i would be very concerned about the appointment of Di Canio, i've just got a bad feeling about him. Italian managers that had no prior experience of managing in England or managing full stop such as Zola and Di Matteo ended up doing ok but Di Canio is a bit of a hothead and passionate and may well be arguments between him and players when they can't do what he wants them to.
On the subject of our spending budget, i think to have spent nothing and to convince most of the signings (who i am impressed with) to come to Devon then Martin Ling has done a bloody fine job thus far and i am buzzing now for the kick off in two weeks. :scarf:

Saw Connell play twice for Bournemouth - he was clueless. Unfortunately in both games they took him off at half time and bought on Fletcher - we then subsequently lost both times!
He has scored quite a few in the conference but there again so has Mcphee. That tells its own story really.
Swindon have loaned out Benyon and spent money on Connell. That looks like insanity to me.
Has di Canio ever seen a league 2 game?

Hmmm, carry the one, multiply by the square of the hypotenuse, take away the first number you thought of, and we have a total of........

£0

As for Connell, one hundred large is the funniest thing I have ever heard.

Matt.

[quote="brucie"]I would imagine that Mcphee and Rice cost a fortune. Apparently we beat off Elmore and Foxhole United under 13's for the signing of Rice.[/quote]

Back to his best!

[quote="TCP"]I really think that Cambridge Gull should come and watch his local team...
:scarf:[/quote]

Haha, no way!!! Torquay born and bred, and TUFC forever!!!

I do follow your progress though the local paper though and wish you guys luck this season. It sounds like the pre-season is going OK - 2-2 at Ipswich was a nice result.

I really think that Cambridge Gull should come and watch his local team...
:scarf:

Whats the point in spending money when you can pick up an Ian Morris or a Rene Howe for free. Still cannot believe Connell went for 100k! :lol:

i'm guessing provided Atieno signs as expected, that'll be it for permanent signings. see how we get on between now and xmas, and bring in a couple on loan if needed.

I did think it was the case that we hadn't spent anything. As ROI2Gull says, it would nice to see any remaining funds being used for future investment. Is the general opinion still that we might need another striker and/or midfielder. It seems that most people would be happy with loan signings to fulfill these positions though.

Re: favourite player. I'll have to reserve judgement until I see the team play together. And that'll either be at home to Burton or away to Bristol - can't wait!Looking forward to seeing Manse in midfield though; Howe and Taiwo upfront and of course, Saah at the back.

ha ha, brucie, you are on form today mate, quality !!

i was wondering the same thing, and it certainly appears we've not had to spend anything on transfers, so all the more credit to Ling for bringing in these players.

compared to those who have gone, i'd assume our salary/playing costs have not changed much either, so good business all round.

Would imagine the sum total of zero. However, in some cases a nominal sign-on fee to assist with relocation etc would be the best of it.

Can see this being pumped back into the club for for future investment / loan budget.

I don't expect we spent a penny. not many clubs have this season.
BTW. who are you going to choose for your fav player Cambridge. You can't keep a Bradford Player up there can you?

[quote="brucie"]I would imagine that Mcphee and Rice cost a fortune. Apparently we beat off Elmore and Foxhole United under 13's for the signing of Rice.[/quote]

:lol:

I would imagine that Mcphee and Rice cost a fortune. Apparently we beat off Elmore and Foxhole United under 13's for the signing of Rice.

Nothing.