Non league gems (2 Viewers)

[steve82]

Dovers Sean Raggert seems to be attracting attention from big clubs. Described as a tall centre back comfortable on the ball and dominant in the air, sounds pretty promising and just about to turn 23. Played over 75 games so in theory done his valuable loan spell. Would do well alongside martin

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[rupert_bear]

We have done well with non league players over the years. Way back in the Jimmy Hill days Ernie Machin, John Tudor and Willie Carr all went on to be top division stars, then later we had Sean Flynn, Lee Hurst, the centre half one, Paul Furlong, Andy Williams, David Busst,and of course Stuart Pearce all played top level. And now we have Chris Stokes our best player imo. We apparently now have a proper scouting network now so perhaps we will unearth more, they are definitely there to find.

 

[mrtrench]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepag...d-follow-Jamie-Vardy-into-Premier-League.html

According to this we are watching Daniel Nti, and Dion Charles - both wingers.

 

[Glen]

Are you all forgetting something they will command a fee and SISU will not pay

 

[Brylowes]

I'm sure the scouting network that TM has had to put in place is
designed to scout for players at a level we can afford.
Otherwise what would be the point, expect to see some non-league
players arriving I reckon. Which is good IMO .

 

[mrtrench]

Are you all forgetting something they will command a fee and SISU will not pay

Like Jones and Vincelot you mean?

 

[malkitccfc]

I don't get this hate towards our owners this year. I think they've been more than reasonable and would prefer to put the blame on TM and the players.

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

The problem may be wages as some may be part time with a good job alongside so it may not be a good move money wise.

 

[steve82]

Are you all forgetting something they will command a fee and SISU will not pay

The problem may be wages as some may be part time with a good job alongside so it may not be a good move money wise.

Think it's very negative to say we cannot afford a player from non league, especially a player from conference north.
Tho as pointed out they require a sensible wage to cover some of them leaving there full time jobs to Peruse there dream.
After some research it looks like we've already been scouting around.
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sp...ventry-city-competition-cardiff-city-10128784

 

[ceetee]

At the risk of receiving moronic abuse I think that Chris Husssey came from non-league

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

Think it's very negative to say we cannot afford a player from non league, especially a player from conference north.
Tho as pointed out they require a sensible wage to cover some of them leaving there full time jobs to Peruse there dream.
After some research it looks like we've already been scouting around.
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sp...ventry-city-competition-cardiff-city-10128784

Only some Steve my nephew can do it as he lives at home and it's his dream (which will be reality in the summer when I am told he will sign pro for a league one club)still but others in his team have good jobs that make it so the figures don't add up.

 

[steve82]

Only some Steve my nephew can do it as he lives at home and it's his dream (which will be reality in the summer when I am told he will sign pro for a league one club)still but others in his team have good jobs that make it so the figures don't add up.

I'm guessing the single lads can afford to take the gamble and the lads who are a little older it's not worth the gamble to give up there careers to potentially have a 2-7 year pro game career.

 

[steve82]

At the risk of receiving moronic abuse I think that Chris Husssey came from non-league

Correct he did, from afc Wimbledon. Yes he did not set the world alight here but he's managed to have a professional career for over 6 years so far. Could be seen as a success

 

[dongonzalos]

Correct he did, from afc Wimbledon. Yes he did not set the world alight here but he's managed to have a professional career for over 6 years so far. Could be seen as a success

Well rated at Bury and a good attacking LB IMO

 

[Grendel]

Well rated at Bury and a good attacking LB IMO

He is shit.

 

[ceetee]

Is that a footballing term?

 

[glasgowfan]

....Really think ccfc should look at some of the lesser known players in non league football, look at the success we've had with Chris stokes.

I can't disagree, but you seem to assume that city are not looking at non-league players. Mowbray and Venus seem to have their heads screwed on.

 

[steve82]

I can't disagree, but you seem to assume that city are not looking at non-league players. Mowbray and Venus seem to have their heads screwed on.

Your correct I'm quite optimistic that they are after some internet surfing it does seem we've watched a few and have/tried to get some in on trial.
My initial thoughts were about the extra possible revenue benefits it could bring if we have success with a few like Peterborough. With MV looking after that side of things I really can see the potential benefits long term for the club

 

[asiaskyblues]

According to this newspaper piece were watching/watched a few. Let's hope so
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepag...d-follow-Jamie-Vardy-into-Premier-League.html
Stefan Payne scored 18 in 40 and available for free

In that it says that Nti is being 'looked at' by Coventry but it also says he has been learning from a person named 'Lee Hughes'. I doubt very much that Hughes would be 'putting in a good word' for us. I think many of those sites literally close their eyes and point to a club.

 

[1940oldfive]

We have done well with non league players over the years. Way back in the Jimmy Hill days Ernie Machin, John Tudor and Willie Carr all went on to be top division stars, then later we had Sean Flynn, Lee Hurst, the centre half one, Paul Furlong, Andy Williams, David Busst, Chris Stokes and of course Stuart Pearce all played top level. We apparently now have a proper scouting network now so perhaps we will unearth more, they are diffinitely there to find.

don't forget the one and only GEORGE CURTIS from Coleville, must be the best bargain ever.

 

[steve82]

In that it says that Nti is being 'looked at' by Coventry but it also says he has been learning from a person named 'Lee Hughes'. I doubt very much that Hughes would be 'putting in a good word' for us. I think many of those sites literally close their eyes and point to a club.

May not put a word in for us but he's certainly played alongside him this season at Worcester.

 

[mark82]

You use Peterborough as an example, yet they run their club by finding and selling these players, and while they provide short term success I agree, as soon as they are sold they have to start all overnight again. The money isn't reinvested in just player arrivals, they use it to run the whole club.
While I agree we need to look a thing non-league talent, it won't matter at all unless we keep hold of any gems we find, or reinvest the money we get from selling them? High under SISU it just won't happen

Isn't that the way a club at our level should be run? Buy cheap, sell for profit.

 

[no_loyalty]

Kristian Dennis could be worth a punt

 

[steve82]

Kristian Dennis could be worth a punt

Good call, scored 22 in the conference for Macclesfield. Watched by league clubs also.