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TheIncognitoKid wrote: ↑Fri May 25, 2018 4:09 pm Was the best of a bad bunch that was signed in the run at the end of that season. You could tell he had a bit of quality about him and if he had of stayed a bit longer and had a pre season, he may well of gone on to be a key player for the club

TheIncognitoKid wrote: ↑Fri May 25, 2018 4:09 pm

Trek wrote: ↑Fri May 25, 2018 3:57 pm

sussexdiamond wrote: ↑Fri May 25, 2018 11:58 am A damn sight better than he did for us!!

He would have been OK if Lewis Leslie hadn’t given him a ‘Corby Kiss’ in that goal celebration and don’t forget he scored when coming on late for us in the Playoff Final, although clearly not being fully match fit.

Was the best of a bad bunch that was signed in the run at the end of that season. You could tell he had a bit of quality about him and if he had of stayed a bit longer and had a pre season, he may well of gone on to be a key player for the club

Brownie wrote: ↑Sat May 26, 2018 10:14 am

TheIncognitoKid wrote: ↑Fri May 25, 2018 4:09 pm

Trek wrote: ↑Fri May 25, 2018 3:57 pm

He would have been OK if Lewis Leslie hadn’t given him a ‘Corby Kiss’ in that goal celebration and don’t forget he scored when coming on late for us in the Playoff Final, although clearly not being fully match fit.

Was the best of a bad bunch that was signed in the run at the end of that season. You could tell he had a bit of quality about him and if he had of stayed a bit longer and had a pre season, he may well of gone on to be a key player for the club

Bit harsh Incog, the run in bunch did include Nab’s, Bowen and J Lee with Elliot, most of which I think many would be happy to have seen in a Diamonds shirt for longer/still, I won’t list the other post November signings as that would somewhat enhance your point.
That head injury was v Hanwell 3 games from end of regular season, Elliot’s involvement after that was a couple of minutes at the end of the Royston game ironically replacing Lewis and part of the play off final, who knows what may have been, we've had/have a few players who possibly have over exuberant celebrations for goals that haven’t just won a World Cup, given Lewis was relatively new he probably thought that was the Diamonds way. I rated Elliot and for me that’s a very good signing for Corby.

Pressman wrote: ↑Tue May 22, 2018 12:56 pm I have not been told officially that Steve is leaving but certainly many fans at Wembley were under the distinct impression that Sunday's cameo may have been his last appearance for Brackley.

One fact to substantiate the whispers is that Steve has played less than 3 hours football in the entire season. Great penalty on Sunday though!

If he did become available and we could afford him the IMO he would be a great signing as he could still play at NLN level. Diggin and Diamond now that potentially would be a potent forward line!!

BartonRaz wrote: ↑Tue May 22, 2018 9:44 pm

TwinkleToesTomlin wrote: ↑Tue May 22, 2018 9:05 pm We’re in a great position, in that I’d be absolutely delighted to start the season with exactly the same squad that finished the previous one.

But if we’re playing a game...

Adam Marriot, Jack Bowen, Ben Stephens, Lewis Hillyard and Danny May

Ben Stephens is a great shout and I believe he is friends with some of our players. Having said that I think he’s been on trial with professional clubs last season. Stratford Town have had a managerial change this summer, so perhaps he could be available.

sussexdiamond wrote: ↑Thu Jun 28, 2018 10:25 am This weekend should bring some player news. I expect all but a couple to re sign, maybe a disappointment in there. New players to be few even return of a favourite!