Aaron Morris made his first appearance for new club Aldershot Town in a 2-1 victory over League One’s Colchester United. He came on as a substitute in place of Darren Jones. Colchester’s squad included Lloyd James, Tom Bender and Lee Beevers.
Michael Flynn’s commanding presence in midfield should help Bradford City to win promotion this year, according to a Sky Sports blog.
Tony James stayed on the bench as Burton Albion lost to Kidderminster Harriers. But every team is allowed an off-day and it’s better if it happens in pre-season.
Cheltenham Town did pretty well to draw with Bristol Rovers. Josh Low made a very fine pass. Josh Klein-Davies came off the bench after 73 minutes.
The Football Network preview Chesterfield’s season, saying Craig Davies is the pick of their new signings. I quite agree. No mention of Mark Crossley or Robert Page but I’m sure they’ll be a big help too.
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Monday, 2 August 2010
Saturday, 31 July 2010
Welsh Player News 31st July League Two (Part One)
Darren Jones is doing very well at new club Aldershot Town. The former Hereford defender has positive mentions in just about every Google News result I’ve found which is saying something. It seems like the only thing he’s failed to do is win a penalty, even though he probably deserved one.
Darren has a new Welsh team-mate at Aldershot now – Aaron Morris. The Wales under-21 international was released by Cardiff City at the end of last season and spent some time on trial at Exeter City. He was hoping to sign for Exeter but obviously it didn’t work out. But he’s got a nice new club now.
Michael Flynn has been out with a stomach strain but he should be playing for Bradford City again soon. He hasn’t played since Bradford’s first pre-season match but he’s not back in training.
Garyn Preen has signed for Burton Albion on a one-year deal. He almost immediately got injured (a thigh problem) but now he’s back and he’s survived ninety minutes.
Josh Klein-Davies is still in with a chance of winning a contract with Cheltenham Town. He was given another match to prove his worth and lost… although as they were playing Wolverhampton Wanderers, this probably isn’t too serious. And it sounds like he did give them a bit of trouble.
Let’s hope Josh Low is setting the other Josh a good example. Josh L is the second-oldest player at Cheltenham and he says he feels responsible for the younger ones.
Craig Davies was very happy to score the first ever goal by a Chesterfield player in their new stadium. They lost 5-4 but losing by one goal to a Championship side is pretty good. As is putting four past a Championship keeper. Maybe Derby shouldn’t have released Lewis Price.
Rhys Taylor played in goal for Crewe Alexandra as they beat Blackpool. It wasn’t a completely full-strength Blackpool but they’re still in the Premier League. I wonder if Rhys’ parent club, Chelsea, will keep a clean sheet against Blackpool this season. It’s not impossible they won’t!
Neal Eardley, Rob Edwards and David Vaughan all played in Blackpool’s team at various times.
Chris Jones has left Grimsby Town by mutual consent after the club apparently got fed up with waiting for someone to buy him. He went out on loan to Neath last season so maybe he’ll go back there. I’d rather see him in a Blue Square Premier side beating Grimsby but maybe that’s too much to ask. And a bit mean to Grimsby.
Stuart Fleetwood was criticised by the Hereford Times for not getting a hat-trick in the home friendly against Swindon Town. Swindon won 4-1. Perhaps Stuart took this comment to heart because a hat-trick is exactly what he did get when Hereford thrashed Lydbrook 7-0. Truem, Lydbrook aren’t the best side in the world but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re easy to score hat-tricks against. I’m sure hat-tricks against better sides will follow. Ryan Green and Ryan Valentine also featured in this win.
Darren has a new Welsh team-mate at Aldershot now – Aaron Morris. The Wales under-21 international was released by Cardiff City at the end of last season and spent some time on trial at Exeter City. He was hoping to sign for Exeter but obviously it didn’t work out. But he’s got a nice new club now.
Michael Flynn has been out with a stomach strain but he should be playing for Bradford City again soon. He hasn’t played since Bradford’s first pre-season match but he’s not back in training.
Garyn Preen has signed for Burton Albion on a one-year deal. He almost immediately got injured (a thigh problem) but now he’s back and he’s survived ninety minutes.
Josh Klein-Davies is still in with a chance of winning a contract with Cheltenham Town. He was given another match to prove his worth and lost… although as they were playing Wolverhampton Wanderers, this probably isn’t too serious. And it sounds like he did give them a bit of trouble.
Let’s hope Josh Low is setting the other Josh a good example. Josh L is the second-oldest player at Cheltenham and he says he feels responsible for the younger ones.
Craig Davies was very happy to score the first ever goal by a Chesterfield player in their new stadium. They lost 5-4 but losing by one goal to a Championship side is pretty good. As is putting four past a Championship keeper. Maybe Derby shouldn’t have released Lewis Price.
Rhys Taylor played in goal for Crewe Alexandra as they beat Blackpool. It wasn’t a completely full-strength Blackpool but they’re still in the Premier League. I wonder if Rhys’ parent club, Chelsea, will keep a clean sheet against Blackpool this season. It’s not impossible they won’t!
Neal Eardley, Rob Edwards and David Vaughan all played in Blackpool’s team at various times.
Chris Jones has left Grimsby Town by mutual consent after the club apparently got fed up with waiting for someone to buy him. He went out on loan to Neath last season so maybe he’ll go back there. I’d rather see him in a Blue Square Premier side beating Grimsby but maybe that’s too much to ask. And a bit mean to Grimsby.
Stuart Fleetwood was criticised by the Hereford Times for not getting a hat-trick in the home friendly against Swindon Town. Swindon won 4-1. Perhaps Stuart took this comment to heart because a hat-trick is exactly what he did get when Hereford thrashed Lydbrook 7-0. Truem, Lydbrook aren’t the best side in the world but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re easy to score hat-tricks against. I’m sure hat-tricks against better sides will follow. Ryan Green and Ryan Valentine also featured in this win.
Monday, 19 July 2010
Welsh Player News (and rumours) 19th July
Arsenal striker Sanchez Watt was omitted from the squad to face Barnet in a friendly. Is he injured, ill, or on his way?
Simon Davies says he wouldn’t mind at all if Martin Jol became Fulham’s new manager./8863/
Ryan Giggs thinks it’s the younger players who will be the stars as Manchester United hope to become Premier League champions again. That doesn’t include Ryan then. It probably also doesn’t include Wes Brown, who believes Ryan is the best player ever.
Tottenham Hotspur are linked with a Welsh striker. You know which one.
Gavin Williams sat out a Bristol City training session due to a knock but it doesn’t sound too serious.
Lewis Price is expected to sign a contract with Crystal Palace today – but for now he’s their second-choice goalkeeper.
Boaz Myhill has a stiff groin but he’ll still travel to Portgual to watch Hull City’s opening friendlies.
Troy Brown is expected to travel with Ipswich Town to Holland for their pre-season tour.
Grant Basey is on trial at Aberdeen after Charlton Athletic forgot to give him a new contract (it’s the only explanation, Grant was excellent for Charlton last season).
Lloyd James is one of two players to have been offered a contract by Colchester United after a successful trial. Manager John Ward really hopes he’ll sign
The Jewish Chronicle says Joe Jacobson has been released by Oldham Athletic but Yahoo Sport says he’s returned to training.
This can’t possibly be true but it’s nice to see Anthony Pulis mentioned in the same sentence as Cristiano Ronaldo and Cesc Fabregas.
Josh Klein-Davies has survived another eviction. He’s one of two remaing housemates, or rather trialists, at Cheltenham Town. A contract offer is looking very likely.
Simon Davies says he wouldn’t mind at all if Martin Jol became Fulham’s new manager./8863/
Ryan Giggs thinks it’s the younger players who will be the stars as Manchester United hope to become Premier League champions again. That doesn’t include Ryan then. It probably also doesn’t include Wes Brown, who believes Ryan is the best player ever.
Tottenham Hotspur are linked with a Welsh striker. You know which one.
Gavin Williams sat out a Bristol City training session due to a knock but it doesn’t sound too serious.
Lewis Price is expected to sign a contract with Crystal Palace today – but for now he’s their second-choice goalkeeper.
Boaz Myhill has a stiff groin but he’ll still travel to Portgual to watch Hull City’s opening friendlies.
Troy Brown is expected to travel with Ipswich Town to Holland for their pre-season tour.
Grant Basey is on trial at Aberdeen after Charlton Athletic forgot to give him a new contract (it’s the only explanation, Grant was excellent for Charlton last season).
Lloyd James is one of two players to have been offered a contract by Colchester United after a successful trial. Manager John Ward really hopes he’ll sign
The Jewish Chronicle says Joe Jacobson has been released by Oldham Athletic but Yahoo Sport says he’s returned to training.
This can’t possibly be true but it’s nice to see Anthony Pulis mentioned in the same sentence as Cristiano Ronaldo and Cesc Fabregas.
Josh Klein-Davies has survived another eviction. He’s one of two remaing housemates, or rather trialists, at Cheltenham Town. A contract offer is looking very likely.
Pre-season Friendlies (Part Two)
Bournemouth 1-1 Fulham
A great result for a side who have already lost to Tottenham Hotspur this pre-season (not that Tottenham are any good of course). Pre-season doesn’t always tell you anything but it will be a worry for Fulham after losing Roy Hodgson to Liverpool, a team who didn’t get as far in the Europa League as Fulham.
Joe Partington has been playing well for Bournemouth. Simon Davies was in Fulham’s team.
Burton Albion 0-1 Derby County
Robbie Savage played as a holding midfielder as his team Derby beat League Two Burton. New signing Gareth Roberts made his Derby debut.
Trialist Garyn Preen impressed Burton manager Paul Peschisolido. Tony James also played for Burton.
Carlisle United 0-3 Newcastle United
It was a good result for Newcastle but they need to do the same against bigger clubs than Carlisle if they want to stay in the Premier League.
Second-half substitute Jason Price could have got one back for Carlisle but he didn’t. He has had a calf problem so maybe it’s still troubling him.
Charlotte Eagles 0-3 Bolton Wanderers
Sam Ricketts was one of the only players to play the full match as Bolton beat Charlotte Eagles. He also gave an interview, which is something I like to see from Welsh players.
Cheltenham Town 5-0 Gloucester
Josh Low scored one of the goals as Cheltenham beat Gloucester City. Trialist Josh Klein-Davies was a half-time substitute. He got an assist and looks likely to be retained by Cheltenham.
Chorley 1-4 Preston North End
Craig Morgan, who has been given the No. 2 shirt at new club Preston, played the second half of this match but there was no sign of Paul Parry, who is recovering from injury but has played 45 minutes for Preston this pre-season.
A great result for a side who have already lost to Tottenham Hotspur this pre-season (not that Tottenham are any good of course). Pre-season doesn’t always tell you anything but it will be a worry for Fulham after losing Roy Hodgson to Liverpool, a team who didn’t get as far in the Europa League as Fulham.
Joe Partington has been playing well for Bournemouth. Simon Davies was in Fulham’s team.
Burton Albion 0-1 Derby County
Robbie Savage played as a holding midfielder as his team Derby beat League Two Burton. New signing Gareth Roberts made his Derby debut.
Trialist Garyn Preen impressed Burton manager Paul Peschisolido. Tony James also played for Burton.
Carlisle United 0-3 Newcastle United
It was a good result for Newcastle but they need to do the same against bigger clubs than Carlisle if they want to stay in the Premier League.
Second-half substitute Jason Price could have got one back for Carlisle but he didn’t. He has had a calf problem so maybe it’s still troubling him.
Charlotte Eagles 0-3 Bolton Wanderers
Sam Ricketts was one of the only players to play the full match as Bolton beat Charlotte Eagles. He also gave an interview, which is something I like to see from Welsh players.
Cheltenham Town 5-0 Gloucester
Josh Low scored one of the goals as Cheltenham beat Gloucester City. Trialist Josh Klein-Davies was a half-time substitute. He got an assist and looks likely to be retained by Cheltenham.
Chorley 1-4 Preston North End
Craig Morgan, who has been given the No. 2 shirt at new club Preston, played the second half of this match but there was no sign of Paul Parry, who is recovering from injury but has played 45 minutes for Preston this pre-season.
Friday, 16 July 2010
Welsh Player News (Players on Trial)
Colchester United manager John Ward will make a decision this week on whether or not to keep any of his three trialists – one of whom is former Southampton midfielder Lloyd James. Lloyd played 45 minutes for Colchester in their 2-0 win over Dover Athletic and ever so nearly scored from a free kick. Lloyd said he would jump at the chance to join Colchester permanently.
Matthew Tipton is on trial at Bradford City. He was released by Macclesfield Town at the end of last season.
Trialists Garyn Preen played the whole of the second half in Burton Albion’s 2-1 win over Ilkeston Town. Burton manager Paul Peschisolido says he was impressed by all his trialists.
Josh Klein-Davies was one of seven players offered a trial at Cheltenham Town. Following a 0-0 draw with Leamington, he’s now one of four who remain in with a chance of signing for the club permanently. It’s a bit like Big Brother. Josh's goal against Cirencester can only help.
Trialist Will Richards impressed AFC Telford manager Andy Sinton in a late run-out as AFC Telford lost 2-0 to The New Saints. His chances of being signed look pretty good.
Jonathan North, who was released by Watford this summer, is on trial with Beaconsfield.
Lewis Price has joined Crystal Palace on trial. He was released by Derby County at the end of last season after spending the whole season with Brentford, mostly not playing.
Matthew Tipton is on trial at Bradford City. He was released by Macclesfield Town at the end of last season.
Trialists Garyn Preen played the whole of the second half in Burton Albion’s 2-1 win over Ilkeston Town. Burton manager Paul Peschisolido says he was impressed by all his trialists.
Josh Klein-Davies was one of seven players offered a trial at Cheltenham Town. Following a 0-0 draw with Leamington, he’s now one of four who remain in with a chance of signing for the club permanently. It’s a bit like Big Brother. Josh's goal against Cirencester can only help.
Trialist Will Richards impressed AFC Telford manager Andy Sinton in a late run-out as AFC Telford lost 2-0 to The New Saints. His chances of being signed look pretty good.
Jonathan North, who was released by Watford this summer, is on trial with Beaconsfield.
Lewis Price has joined Crystal Palace on trial. He was released by Derby County at the end of last season after spending the whole season with Brentford, mostly not playing.
Friday, 9 July 2010
Welsh Player News (Players on Trial)
Lloyd James, who was released by Southampton at the end of last season, is now training with Colchester United.
Arron Davies was expected to sign for Yeovil Town next season – he would have signed for them in January if the rules had allowed for it. But it seems he could be joining Peterborough United instead – Arron has travelled to Portugal with the Peterborough squad.
Garyn Preen is on trial at Burton Albion after being released by Southampton at the end of last season.
Josh Klein-Davies is on trial at Cheltenham Town. He spent last season with Weston-super-mare.
Peter Gilbert has left Northampton Town after his manager decided he’d just had enough. Peter had agreed a new contract but hadn’t signed it and Ian Sampson thought he was holding out for a better offer so he said fine, piss off and get a better offer, we don’t want you here. Which was a bit mean of him but there you go. Southend United jumped at the chance to sign someone decent.and Peter is expected to sign for them after their transfer embargo has been lifted. Technically Peter isn't on trial as such but neither is he officially a Southend player.
Will Richards, who was released by Shrewsbury Town when I wasn't looking, is on trial with AFC Telford.
Arron Davies was expected to sign for Yeovil Town next season – he would have signed for them in January if the rules had allowed for it. But it seems he could be joining Peterborough United instead – Arron has travelled to Portugal with the Peterborough squad.
Garyn Preen is on trial at Burton Albion after being released by Southampton at the end of last season.
Josh Klein-Davies is on trial at Cheltenham Town. He spent last season with Weston-super-mare.
Peter Gilbert has left Northampton Town after his manager decided he’d just had enough. Peter had agreed a new contract but hadn’t signed it and Ian Sampson thought he was holding out for a better offer so he said fine, piss off and get a better offer, we don’t want you here. Which was a bit mean of him but there you go. Southend United jumped at the chance to sign someone decent.and Peter is expected to sign for them after their transfer embargo has been lifted. Technically Peter isn't on trial as such but neither is he officially a Southend player.
Will Richards, who was released by Shrewsbury Town when I wasn't looking, is on trial with AFC Telford.
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