Dempsters First Signing !

[MTFCMusings]

I’ve added his loan appearances. His stats on the league are as I quoted, not as you quoted.

[Parkinsons Perm]

Ahhh I see, so cups etc aren't included to massage the figures

[MTFCMusings]

I never include cup games in stats, don’t see the point at this level when the main competition is the league. I judge players on their league games, not padded records in the checkatrade trophy.

If I included his cup stats for us it would actually boost his record, so your point is again, unsurprisingly, incorrect.

[MutinyOnTheCounty]

Even if Danny Rose hit 30 a season I'd struggle to like a player who hit the deck every few minutes trying to con the referee

You obviously don't rate most of the Barca or Real squad then Farnie?

[bobbystagsfan]

who's this then? what position is he?

[MTFCMusings]

who's this then? what position is he?

I think this could be the signing the original poster was talking about, the mystery finally solved he's a young defender from Burnley who has also represented Ireland at youth level.

https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/news/2018/may/clarke-wins-scholar-award/

[yorkstag]

Makes good reading

Looks like he has the right attitude - good luck to him

[yorkstag]

Makes good reading

Looks like he has the right attitude - good luck to him

[yorkshire stag]

we thinking this is a first team squad signing or not ?

[kcassellsfootygenius]

who's this then? what position is he?

I think this could be the signing the original poster was talking about, the mystery finally solved he's a young defender from Burnley who has also represented Ireland at youth level.

https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/news/2018/may/clarke-wins-scholar-award/

Think his dad just announced this on twitter

[Parkinsons Perm]

I never include cup games in stats, don’t see the point at this level when the main competition is the league. I judge players on their league games, not padded records in the checkatrade trophy.

If I included his cup stats for us it would actually boost his record, so your point is again, unsurprisingly, incorrect.

We'll agree to disagree then, either way his record is pretty average

[part time pete]

Looks like the Burnley lad is cover for Hayden White until White is fully fit and back in the team.

[Johnny H]

Finally the club have announce the signing of the Young GK I spoke about a week or two ago !!! (This thread was started for this GK signing)
Not sure what all the delay was but welcome aboard !!!

[WVStag]

Finally the club have announce the signing of the Young GK I spoke about a week or two ago !!! (This thread was started for this GK signing)
Not sure what all the delay was but welcome aboard !!!

Okay mate

[MTFCMusings]

Finally the club have announce the signing of the Young GK I spoke about a week or two ago !!! (This thread was started for this GK signing)
Not sure what all the delay was but welcome aboard !!!

Okay mate

Not sure why you’re laughing WV. Everything Johnny said was correct, it just took longer than expected.

[WVStag]

Finally the club have announce the signing of the Young GK I spoke about a week or two ago !!! (This thread was started for this GK signing)
Not sure what all the delay was but welcome aboard !!!

Okay mate

Not sure why you’re laughing WV. Everything Johnny said was correct, it just took longer than expected.

Easy chief. I know it was.

[Amber Andy]

Even if Danny Rose hit 30 a season I'd struggle to like a player who hit the deck every few minutes trying to con the referee

It's a good job we arnt signing Danny Hylton then.

[Stoney]

Finally the club have announce the signing of the Young GK I spoke about a week or two ago !!! (This thread was started for this GK signing)
Not sure what all the delay was but welcome aboard !!!

Okay mate

Aidan Stone has just put on twitter 'Glad to finally announce I've signed for Mansfield' which makes it sound like this got wrapped up ages ago.

[yorkstag]

Has there been any official confirmation of James Clarke signing?

[MTFCMAD]

Has there been any official confirmation of James Clarke signing?

I reckon he’s one for the under 21/reserves/development squad or what ever it’s called.

[EdwinstoweStag]

Even if Danny Rose hit 30 a season I'd struggle to like a player who hit the deck every few minutes trying to con the referee

It's a good job we arnt signing Danny Hylton then.

Farnie (Stag?) - I don’t think many people care about your blinkered opinion of Danny Rose.

[adamstag]

Even if Danny Rose hit 30 a season I'd struggle to like a player who hit the deck every few minutes trying to con the referee

It's a good job we arnt signing Danny Hylton then.

Farnie (Stag?) - I don’t think many people care about your blinkered opinion of Danny Rose.

It’s an interesting one though edders, we paid £150k for him so if we got a fee of the same amount...

I think he was largely played badly under DF (but then again as you know I didn’t like him) if we’ve now got cook and keep Davies free from injuries...

I like Danny, but if we could recoup the money I’d certainly consider it if were JR

[yellowstagsfan]

Has there been any official confirmation of James Clarke signing?

Yes Burnley announced it

[FarnieStag]

Edwinstowe Stag.. your pompous replies to anyone who disagrees with you are tedious and predictable. I'd love to see Danny Rose be a success in amber but his stats are there for all to see. It's your love of him that's blinkered - remember he wanted to say adios to us and is only here because it fell through. As soon his agent can find another club he'll be off. I'm obviously old-fashioned, I just want to see good players who aren't always looking to "win" a foul. Looking back not that far at some of our best strikers (e.g. Keith Cassells, Phil Stant) they just got their head down and concentrated on finding the back of the net rather than practicing the dark arts. And when he does find another club you'll change your opinion when he hits the deck every few minutes at Field Mill.
Back on theme, Dempster's first signing looks a good one. I've no idea whether Cook looks to "win" fouls too (I suspect he will, as it seems to be even coached now), but his stats prove he's a natural scorer so I might just have to turn a blind eye!!

[EdwinstoweStag]

Edwinstowe Stag.. your pompous replies to anyone who disagrees with you are tedious and predictable. I'd love to see Danny Rose be a success in amber but his stats are there for all to see. It's your love of him that's blinkered - remember he wanted to say adios to us and is only here because it fell through. As soon his agent can find another club he'll be off. I'm obviously old-fashioned, I just want to see good players who aren't always looking to "win" a foul. Looking back not that far at some of our best strikers (e.g. Keith Cassells, Phil Stant) they just got their head down and concentrated on finding the back of the net rather than practicing the dark arts. And when he does find another club you'll change your opinion when he hits the deck every few minutes at Field Mill.
Back on theme, Dempster's first signing looks a good one. I've no idea whether Cook looks to "win" fouls too (I suspect he will, as it seems to be even coached now), but his stats prove he's a natural scorer so I might just have to turn a blind eye!!

Farnie - Somewhat ironically (and with no intentional pomposity) I actually agree with much of what you state. I just cannot see the sense in the relentless negative slating of any MTFC player who is giving his all.