Kieran Wallace signed from Burton on a free transfer

[Cockney Stag]

If he's fit. He's a really excellent fit for our needs.

[oldweststander]

If he's fit. He's a really excellent fit for our needs.

Not sure about this one but if Nigel is then ok?

[Cockney Stag]

If he's fit. He's a really excellent fit for our needs.

Not sure about this one but if Nigel is then ok?

Depth at LB. Experience at CB and DM. All in League 1. Only 27.

Like I say, if fit, good signing.

[Martin Shaw]

[Billy the fish]

Seems a risk to lose Charsley for someone coming back from a serious injury, seems a strange one at best even if Charsleys contract was up in the summer

[julianshatnasty]

Don't get me wrong, I'm delighted with any signing from a higher level and look forward to some success finally etc etc etc but it's odd that Nigel's super scout, talent finding brother can only superly scout and talent find people he's previously superly scouted and talent found.

[bobbystagsfan]

Don't get me wrong, I'm delighted with any signing from a higher level and look forward to some success finally etc etc etc but it's odd that Nigel's super scout, talent finding brother can only superly scout and talent find people he's previously superly scouted and talent found.

Bishop, Hewitt, Hawkins, Johnson and Oates didn't play for Burton

It's not that odd signing players they know from their former club. Every manager will do it at some point in their career. We all laughed at Lincoln being our B team one time, now they're in a league higher than us and have been for a few seasons. Wouldn't mind a bit of that

[gazza1988]

I don't care where they come from. If they're good enough then all the better.

[Cockney Stag]

Seems a risk to lose Charsley for someone coming back from a serious injury, seems a strange one at best even if Charsleys contract was up in the summer

But he won't be a direct replacement

[Sedgwick]

Don't get me wrong, I'm delighted with any signing from a higher level and look forward to some success finally etc etc etc but it's odd that Nigel's super scout, talent finding brother can only superly scout and talent find people he's previously superly scouted and talent found.

with them being a level above and the players were signing having played a good amount of games at that level its makes sense if they don't want them...Sign trust worthy players you know that you can count on. Its not a lack of scouting, its being sensible.

[Sedgwick]

Don't get me wrong, I'm delighted with any signing from a higher level and look forward to some success finally etc etc etc but it's odd that Nigel's super scout, talent finding brother can only superly scout and talent find people he's previously superly scouted and talent found.

Bishop, Hewitt, Hawkins, Johnson and Oates didn't play for Burton

It's not that odd signing players they know from their former club. Every manager will do it at some point in their career. We all laughed at Lincoln being our B team one time, now they're in a league higher than us and have been for a few seasons. Wouldn't mind a bit of that

Or Stirk, Forresster, Shelvey, Burke

Good to sign a few players you know and can trust but he will sign more players he hasn't worked with before than has.

[bobbystagsfan]

Don't get me wrong, I'm delighted with any signing from a higher level and look forward to some success finally etc etc etc but it's odd that Nigel's super scout, talent finding brother can only superly scout and talent find people he's previously superly scouted and talent found.

Bishop, Hewitt, Hawkins, Johnson and Oates didn't play for Burton

It's not that odd signing players they know from their former club. Every manager will do it at some point in their career. We all laughed at Lincoln being our B team one time, now they're in a league higher than us and have been for a few seasons. Wouldn't mind a bit of that

Or Stirk, Forresster, Shelvey, Burke

Good to sign a few players you know and can trust but he will sign more players he hasn't worked with before than has.

I knew I'd forget some.

Nigel will know their strengths and weakness', what their personalities will be like in the dressing room etc.

We've also just equaled our club record of wins in the league so no qualms from me. We seem to be a much better run club since Sharpey has come in

[bear 73]

Wallace back in the frame a good solid honest player who has the managers trust to do a job, certainly come in on a short term deal to cover the left full back and midfield.
Certainly fitness will determine if he gets a longer contract, welcome Kieran and good luck

[lifestags]

What are your characteristics as a footballer?

''I like to keep it simple''

in all fairness, good luck to the lad, he has got to be better then Burke.

[georgefostersbeard]

Don't get me wrong, I'm delighted with any signing from a higher level and look forward to some success finally etc etc etc but it's odd that Nigel's super scout, talent finding brother can only superly scout and talent find people he's previously superly scouted and talent found.

I think that this comes down to Nigel Clough's dislike of the January window and so the club has been conservative in its recruitment in going for known risks with a range of contract lengths given.
His summer signings show the real strength of Simon Clough - just look at Hewitt who looked a disastrous signing after 6 games and Oates who, once he had settled, has looked a brilliant signing. Hawkins was laughed at by Ipswich supporting friends who said he was a liability. The loan signings of Bishop and Stirk have been massive wins

[cassellswasmagic]

Don't get me wrong, I'm delighted with any signing from a higher level and look forward to some success finally etc etc etc but it's odd that Nigel's super scout, talent finding brother can only superly scout and talent find people he's previously superly scouted and talent found.

I think that this comes down to Nigel Clough's dislike of the January window and so the club has been conservative in its recruitment in going for known risks with a range of contract lengths given.
His summer signings show the real strength of Simon Clough - just look at Hewitt who looked a disastrous signing after 6 games and Oates who, once he had settled, has looked a brilliant signing. Hawkins was laughed at by Ipswich supporting friends who said he was a liability. The loan signings of Bishop and Stirk have been massive wins

Do you think there will be another signing GFB? Also are you related to BFG?

[STAGS FOR LIFE]

Kieran welcome to MTFC

[georgefostersbeard]

Don't get me wrong, I'm delighted with any signing from a higher level and look forward to some success finally etc etc etc but it's odd that Nigel's super scout, talent finding brother can only superly scout and talent find people he's previously superly scouted and talent found.

I think that this comes down to Nigel Clough's dislike of the January window and so the club has been conservative in its recruitment in going for known risks with a range of contract lengths given.
His summer signings show the real strength of Simon Clough - just look at Hewitt who looked a disastrous signing after 6 games and Oates who, once he had settled, has looked a brilliant signing. Hawkins was laughed at by Ipswich supporting friends who said he was a liability. The loan signings of Bishop and Stirk have been massive wins

Do you think there will be another signing GFB? Also are you related to BFG?

I think everything is done now until the summer and I now excited by the calibre of player we are attracting.

Not related to the BFG but I do have big ears

[Amberheart]

A good addition to the squad . Sounds like a local lad . Good luck Kieran

[yorkshire stag]

Don't get me wrong, I'm delighted with any signing from a higher level and look forward to some success finally etc etc etc but it's odd that Nigel's super scout, talent finding brother can only superly scout and talent find people he's previously superly scouted and talent found.

I think that this comes down to Nigel Clough's dislike of the January window and so the club has been conservative in its recruitment in going for known risks with a range of contract lengths given.
His summer signings show the real strength of Simon Clough - just look at Hewitt who looked a disastrous signing after 6 games and Oates who, once he had settled, has looked a brilliant signing. Hawkins was laughed at by Ipswich supporting friends who said he was a liability. The loan signings of Bishop and Stirk have been massive wins

Do you think there will be another signing GFB? Also are you related to BFG?

I think everything is done now until the summer and I now excited by the calibre of player we are attracting.

Not related to the BFG but I do have big ears

and a massive sheepskin

[essexstags]

Don't get me wrong, I'm delighted with any signing from a higher level and look forward to some success finally etc etc etc but it's odd that Nigel's super scout, talent finding brother can only superly scout and talent find people he's previously superly scouted and talent found.

I think that this comes down to Nigel Clough's dislike of the January window and so the club has been conservative in its recruitment in going for known risks with a range of contract lengths given.
His summer signings show the real strength of Simon Clough - just look at Hewitt who looked a disastrous signing after 6 games and Oates who, once he had settled, has looked a brilliant signing. Hawkins was laughed at by Ipswich supporting friends who said he was a liability. The loan signings of Bishop and Stirk have been massive wins

Totally agree, great post that. The quality of the scouting is the signings that aren't known to their past and the majority of the summer signings have worked out well. Recruiting people you have worked with before and that you know are capable of doing a job is not just a football industry trait for managers. If you get a CV of someone you know can do a job and have worked with them then why would you not take them over an unknown.

[georgefostersbeard]

Don't get me wrong, I'm delighted with any signing from a higher level and look forward to some success finally etc etc etc but it's odd that Nigel's super scout, talent finding brother can only superly scout and talent find people he's previously superly scouted and talent found.

I think that this comes down to Nigel Clough's dislike of the January window and so the club has been conservative in its recruitment in going for known risks with a range of contract lengths given.
His summer signings show the real strength of Simon Clough - just look at Hewitt who looked a disastrous signing after 6 games and Oates who, once he had settled, has looked a brilliant signing. Hawkins was laughed at by Ipswich supporting friends who said he was a liability. The loan signings of Bishop and Stirk have been massive wins

Do you think there will be another signing GFB? Also are you related to BFG?

I think everything is done now until the summer and I now excited by the calibre of player we are attracting.

Not related to the BFG but I do have big ears

and a massive sheepskin

That Sir, is the coat of champions

[kevin kents tasce]

Mixed feelings about this one.

If he stays fit then he should be a real asset to us, especially with his versatility. I am worried about his ability to stay fit though

That’s said, it’s a short term deal and feels low risk as a result

[Spiritater]

No mention of his pool playing prowess in there. Thought Stevo would've asked him, but maybe didn't want to destroy his confidence on day one.

[georgefostersbeard]

Mixed feelings about this one.

If he stays fit then he should be a real asset to us, especially with his versatility. I am worried about his ability to stay fit though

That’s said, it’s a short term deal and feels low risk as a result

I agree KKT, for me it shows how the club has changed with the O'Toole deals and then this short term deal.
If he has had an ACL the knee will still be puffing up but the medical doesn't appear to have identified weaknesses in the structure of the knee. He just has to prove the knee hasn't diminished him as a player. Looking at his playing history, he doesn't seem to convince managers to keep him so there is obviously something our lot like about him