January Transfer Window Ins Outs And Rumours

[Moomin Grecian]

MT confirms we were close to signing someone. Also confirms Richardson and Randall (who stays with us for now) will fight for the LWB role until a replacement is found.

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Didn’t read it like that. It seemed like he was saying we were close to getting someone yesterday and today, but wasn’t successful?
Either way, I’m more than happy for Richardson to get another chance and Randall on the bench is a good thing

 

[Exehausted]

Didn’t read it like that. It seemed like he was saying we were close to getting someone yesterday and today, but wasn’t successful?
Either way, I’m more than happy for Richardson to get another chance and Randall on the bench is a good thing

So is Hartridge not coming back then? Very disappointing if true.

 

[exeter-loyal]

Didn’t read it like that. It seemed like he was saying we were close to getting someone yesterday and today, but wasn’t successful?
Either way, I’m more than happy for Richardson to get another chance and Randall on the bench is a good thing

I've been impressed by Randalls performeces when he has featured, so agree definatly a good thing!

 

[Red Devon]

So is Hartridge not coming back then? Very disappointing if true.

Not quite ahead of Moxey according to MT Deano maybe back in the squad next week.

 

[Exehausted]

Not quite ahead of Moxey according to MT Deano maybe back in the squad next week.

Many thanks. I must confess I haven't read the article yet.

 

[Martin Lawrence]

So is Hartridge not coming back then? Very disappointing if true.

Hartridge is not a full back so not surprised by this.

 

[John William]

Hartridge is not a full back so not surprised by this.

He can play LB and has done so several times, rather well IMO. But MT said recently that he sees him as more in the Moxey mould as a left sided CB in a three, and he wants a more attacking LWB as a replacement for Sparkes for the rest of the season.

 

[Martin Lawrence]

He can play LB and has done so several times, rather well IMO. But MT said recently that he sees him as more in the Moxey mould as a left sided CB in a three, and he wants a more attacking LWB as a replacement for Sparkes for the rest of the season.

Hep, and as much as I rate Hartridge, I cant see him playing in an attacking role.

 

[Jason H]

He can play LB and has done so several times, rather well IMO. But MT said recently that he sees him as more in the Moxey mould as a left sided CB in a three, and he wants a more attacking LWB as a replacement for Sparkes for the rest of the season.

He was LB the time I saw him (Grimsby at home last season) and I thought he didn't perform well - one thing that struck me, and it's likely down to inexperience more than anything, was that he was very timid in the air that day.

However, I'm assured he was outstanding last week against Ipswich.

That said - agreed with others that he clearly wouldn't be suited to a LWB role.

 

[The Proper Chap]

Technically Hartridge looks a steady player with a decent left foot. My concerns are his lack of pace and lack of aggression when attacking the ball. I don't think he is ready for league 2 football yet.