National League 20/21 and 21/22 squad

Yes, replacing Reidy and what he brings is a tough ask. But it was bound to happen at some point that he would want to prove himself higher up the chain. We needed to have been promoted this season just gone to have still been in his thoughts as the next contract he might sign. I don’t think we will get as good in replacement, such has been Reidy’s quality in more recent times. I do hope his move ends up being the right one for him. Something unimaginative like City or Argyle doesn’t really appear to fit the bill, to my mind. He could do more with a Pompey or an Orient, for example, being keen, for his next step. Wish he was staying, but was sort of resigned to it ending with us for now.

Agree Kalala has talent. Infuriatingly inconsistent. He was always going to leave as his playing time was decreasing and he will have had his head turned by his trial and all that. He may well do well elsewhere. I don’t think he would have done well for us if he had stayed is my gut feeling. Just as Carayol needed his move after having a short period as a fine player for us before he did leave. I always thought Paul Hall was good for us throughout his stay. Muzzy is who I would most compare Kalala to, of the two, and it’s a good comparison, Pete.

Azeez - Not concerned if he returns or not and don’t see him as anywhere near the quality I’d like to see as a replacement for Reidy. Fairly sure it is too soon to rest that responsibility on Koszela’s shoulders but hope he can push other proven recruits (plural) all the way for inclusion.

Like you both, I’d be very happy to see Joe Lewis back. He is quality and assured in his defending. I didn’t get to see Warren such was the brevity of his stay, but all seemed impressed who saw him and wrote up on his performances, so certainly seems to fit the bill of what we need. Doubt Exeter will renew anything with him, if indeed that hasn’t already been decided. I was surprised they recalled him, tbh. Seemed like a scenario similar to Dickson going out from us when it initially happened. They didn’t play him after that either, did they?

Up front worries me the most. The middle of the park will look after itself with what we have and the connections we have. Armani Little will improve and be effective. Feel quite confident on that from what I’ve seen of him both before and since he joined us. Defence with Warren and Lewis added would be fine for me if Liam Davis remains fit.

Seems we are sticking with the same keepers. Of the two, I have been more impressed with Covolan, but both have their pluses and minuses.

I’m glad Johnson has kept most on as now was the time for that thinking in post season changes more than ever in terms of togetherness and hitting the ground running when things return. I trust Johnson to get things right in terms of recruitment and also expect the Bristol City connection to come to our aid again.

link - nice article about Louie Slough following his grandfather Alan in the game and extending his first professional contract last year. I was suitably impressed with him at the PSFs last year.

link - nice chat with some of the better players in our squad

Bit of a laugh about a magpie - our previous nickname!

Which makes him more expensive amidst a crisis where money is much reduced. Could well be a bad decision on his part but we shall see....

link - Pete Johnson next in the spotlight with his recruitment role so important as the squad is rebuilt back up.