McLean is a winger mate but has been played through the middle for Ringmer. Looked quite quick last night in a training match and took a goal well too. I didn't really pay much attention to the game as I was busy so can't comment on the other two players.
Spoke to JJ earlier in the week and he is indeed back, be interesting to see if he would return however I think his return will be very close to the transfer window deadline.
If he wanted to play for us and a deal is agreed what stops us from registering him as a player now in advance to beat any deadline? If Roys right and IC is not required then he should be free to register with any UK team at any point?
Just checked the form and does have a option to be emailed so can't see any reason why it couldn't be done like that? The witness can be in the States for example scanned and emailed to the club and then the club sec can just sign here then email it to the League?
All registrations can be emailed but then you have 3 days I believe it is to get the original forms into the league.
JJ was nominated In the U.S. XI for college players so I'd expect him to be fit, I'm not sure if he'd be interested in playing or not. Purely all speculation.
I have previously been a registration secretary of a club at a lower level to Hastings United and got involved in a couple of international clearances. I cannot confirm any of the above with regard to players from the USA but when speaking to The FA (as it all goes through administration in London) I understood it to be anyone over the age of 10 that has previously played competitive football abroad. (This can include Wales and Scotland and includes park football !!). Hopefully the club have phoned the FA to clarify what paperwork is needed as it can take up to 28 days to get clearance. My tip (having fell foul of it) is to phone someone at the FA, get their verbal agreement that clearance is not required, then email them direct so that they reply and you have something. As I understand it the league can register the player but he cannot play until the club provides the league with the clearance from the FA. This can take up to 28 days although my experience was that the ones I completed (Turkey and South Africa) took about half that time. Perhaps it will be faster in the Ryman League!!!
Very quiet, obviously the Westfield manager is still not returning those calls but seriously, has the club ever been open or vocal about the news it gives to the supporters? probably too afraid to announce any signings in case they decide to leave before they play. Nigel stated in the Observer that he would only be making one more signing but I am guessing and hoping that may have changed after Saturday's sending off and injuries.
Thanks hastingsbuoy, been thinking of ways to improve this week. Perhaps a page 3 with our own topless supporters. Thinking Barry West or Rob French for the first issue. We could also have a Dear Deidre type agony column where supporters write in with their concerns about the club lead by local Psychologists Dave Rimmer and Chris b and perhaps a keep fit column with special tips from Pat. A feature on fashion from Liam Willis and Matt Deness and finally a Dr Christian type page with any supporters health issues. This could be written by Dr sicknote himself, Dan Willett. Early stages at the moment but I think these could be useful additions. What do you think?
We will see how far he has declined next Monday. Agree with you though Dan, would have loved to have seen him at Hastings.
Do we actually know for sure whether Patterson was the centre forward NK was after, even though he appears to be a left back/midfielder or has the potential striker not yet been mentioned Or signed? I'm still a little confused.
I can understand Bert. As has been said a hundred times NK has no connections and why let Kenny Pogue go 6 weeks ago and never replace? It is his fault and no one else. Interesting that Redhill, Ramsgate and East Grinstead have all signed new strikers themselves in the last few weeks and not had the same problems.
I can understand Bert. As has been said a hundred times NK has no connections and why let Kenny Pogue go 6 weeks ago and never replace? It is his fault and no one else. Interesting that Redhill, Ramsgate and East Grinstead have all signed new strikers themselves in the last few weeks and not had the same problems.
that is why i don't understand John, Nigel has failed imo in that but is there no-one else in HU who has contacts ( or money )??
You can't depend everything on one person and that seems to be the case with NK.
but seriously, has the club ever been open or vocal about the news it gives to the supporters? probably too afraid to announce any signings in case they decide to leave before they play. Nigel stated in the Observer that he would only be making one more signing but I am guessing and hoping that may have changed after Saturday's sending off and injuries.