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Yet another signing
« on: August 07, 2010, 03:39:05 PM »

From the main website..

HOLMES JOINS AS SAUNDERS LEAVES
Altrincham FC have signed former Burton Albion player Danny Holmes, following a series of successful pre-season games in which he has played both in midfield and defence. Born on 17 November 1986, 23 year-old Danny started out as a Port Vale trainee and then joined Burton Albion from where he was released when they reached the Football League in 2009. Altrincham were already on his trail before the midfielder joined Ilkeston Town for 2009-10.
Leaving Moss Lane is goalkeeper Russell Saunders, who has been released after six starts in two spells with the club. His first appearance was as a loan player in 2007 from Wigan Athletic, when he was carried off with a leg injury after an hour of his debut. He returned to Moss Lane as an Altrincham player for the 09-10 season. The Club wishes him well for the future and thanks him for his services.

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Re: Yet another signing
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2010, 03:40:29 PM »

We have a good squad now but only one goal keeper is a bit worrying.
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Re: Yet another signing
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2010, 03:42:21 PM »

Surely GH will have something up his sleeve re a 2nd keeper ?
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Re: Yet another signing
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2010, 04:00:36 PM »

Surely GH will have something up his sleeve re a 2nd keeper ?

Ian Senior is at hand.

He's a bit inexperienced but he could be an option.

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Re: Yet another signing
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2010, 04:02:33 PM »

oh yea  ;D
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Re: Yet another signing
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2010, 04:03:53 PM »

I've not seen anything of him?

Anyone got any reports?
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Re: Yet another signing
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2010, 04:11:40 PM »

Another quality acquisition by all accounts - welcome.

Shame to see Saunders go - he would be 1st choice for many teams but has been unlucky to be in the same squad as Englands No1.
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Re: Yet another signing
« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2010, 04:12:34 PM »

Welcome to Danny.

2nd choice keeper needed urgently! Good luck Russell.
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Re: Yet another signing
« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2010, 04:32:14 PM »

Grahame Rowley could be No2 to Stu Cobern  ;)
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Re: Yet another signing
« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2010, 04:43:55 PM »

Wonder if Richard Acton can take time off from his car dealership - if it's still going? Seriously, maybe the mooted loan signing could be a keeper?
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« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2010, 04:55:22 PM »

Either that, or maybe he considers one of the youth team lads worth a pot  ;D (James Fossdyke will no doubt be getting very excited whether or not that's the case!!)
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Re: Yet another signing
« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2010, 05:09:54 PM »

It only serves to highlight the fine balancing act we have between keeping the books straight and fielding a competitive side. This is the sort of compromise we have to come to in order to make things work at Alty.

I happen to agree with the above poster who suggested the possible loan signing might be a keeper.
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Re: Yet another signing
« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2010, 05:32:36 PM »

I'd be very surprised if a club would loan a keeper out if he was going to sit on the bench most of the time to be honest.
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Re: Yet another signing
« Reply #13 on: August 07, 2010, 05:42:59 PM »

I thought Acton was happy to be a sub when needed?

Thought Saunders would be worth keeping though, good prospect and back up.
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« Reply #14 on: August 07, 2010, 05:46:05 PM »

I thought Acton was happy to be a sub when needed?

Fine if that's the case, but what if Stu is out for a spell ? I don't see Acton filling that particular breach, so a loanee would be needed at short notice !
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