TUFC 23/24 Squad

Joe Mason awaiting international clearance is the heavy rumour.

There have been some very interesting comments recently about the lack of information regarding injuries to key members of the squad,

I have not been able to attend any match at Plainmoor since March 2010 owing to ill-health. Nevertheless, I do continue to maintain a keen interest in the fortunes of the team, and keep my own statistical records, which I'm afraid pale into insignificance when compared with some of the stuff which Jon trots out.

I recently watched an interview with Gary Johnson in which he explained that the reluctance to discuss potential loan signings is due to the danger of other clubs which have a financial or geographical advantage getting wind of them and jumping in first. I suppose that's fair enough, although it's a far cry from the 1960s when the following day's team was announced in the Friday Herald and loan signings were not even thought of.

I do find it exasperating, however, that the club seems to be operating a policy of silence about injuries, but for what purpose? What are the injuries currently afflicting Jarvis, Ash, Lapslie, Stobbs and a few others? The answer could possibly be found by scrolling back through match reports on the official site or the Herald, or whatever it is called now, but I really can't be bothered to do that. How are their recoveries progressing and when are they expected to have regained full fitness? How on earth is the club benefitting by withholding these details?

One final observation. My partner, who is a former elite marathon runner but knows comparatively little about football, takes the view that proper training and conditioning must be sadly lacking, given the volume of hamstring and other leg injuries which seem to be occurring almost every other week.

Dylan Crowe has gone to King’s Lynn. Permanent signing.

link - I would take one decent player. Let’s hope the budget isn’t just being cut……

Just for future reference, what has already been posted on the Hereford FA Trophy thread: Duane Ofori-Acheampong has re-signed on a 'short-term" deal, whatever that means. torquayunited.com/acheampong-returns-to-plainmoor


He played 34 matches across the 2014/15 season, scoring 7 goals.

Any idea of his injury and wonder if we’ll see him again 😀