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Re: Billy waters

Post by SKIPPER » Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:38 pm

Van Der Nipper wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:08 pm
Bombadel wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:08 pm That’s very out the blue, PW really rates him as well, don’t understand how money bags Wrexham can sign someone when it’s not the transfer window though?
There is no window in the National League.
The NL window closes tomorrow. Speaking to my SIL only last night and as mentioned elsewhere he was expecting a big-money splash on Alfie May from Cheltenham so this will come as a surprise. Fully expect Benni to return from Guiseley and at least make the bench for the rest of the season.

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Re: Billy waters

Post by Moribund » Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:42 pm

Bombadel wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:10 pm
Van Der Nipper wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:08 pm There is no window in the National League.
Ah right, cheers. Might be a conspiracy theory, but early season ticket sales and cashing in on Waters, has the new ground upgrades gone up in cost.
Bit of a leap. Wrexham wanted to pay over the odds for a player that isn’t that great, plus our season is all but over anyway. Surely there’s nothing more to it than that?

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Re: Billy waters

Post by bhbb » Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:44 pm

As previously mentioned too many conspiracies floating about. Majority of clubs in the country offering season tickets for next year already and Wrexham in the midst of cat and mouse chase at the top of the conference (and still have to play notts) probably the same situation when we bolstered the squad signing Jamie soule and Dan jones in the promotion year under evatt.

I Liked waters and fair play to him. Maybe not the most natural of finishers but always seemed to be causing problems. Approaching 30 now and probably hasn’t got many big moves left in him. Hard to turn down Wrexham at the minute and even harder to turn down the money probably offered to him. The club have probably realised that we ain’t going up and we ain’t going down so nows a good opportunity to cash in

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Re: Billy waters

Post by HenneysKnee » Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:44 pm

SKIPPER wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:38 pm
Van Der Nipper wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:08 pm There is no window in the National League.
The NL window closes tomorrow. Speaking to my SIL only last night and as mentioned elsewhere he was expecting a big-money splash on Alfie May from Cheltenham so this will come as a surprise. Fully expect Benni to return from Guiseley and at least make the bench for the rest of the season.
Benni’s deal at Guiseley been extended till the end of the season. Another move that makes sense, keep him playing regularly

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Re: Billy waters

Post by Jonty » Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:47 pm

Good luck to him. Great hatrick against Colchester early on and liked his work rate. At least we got a fee.

They’ll be coming up next season for sure.

Meanwhile - come on Wildy try out some new things for the remainder of the season. …We aren’t exactly a free scoring side. Yes would like to see BSB recalled and give a proper run in the side.
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Re: Billy waters

Post by Van Der Nipper » Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:54 pm

Just leave BSB be and let him get regular games,no need for him to be here getting splinters on his arse.
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Re: Billy waters

Post by Matty » Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:00 pm

2 doors up wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:19 pm
Bombadel wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:10 pm

Ah right, cheers. Might be a conspiracy theory, but early season ticket sales and cashing in on Waters, has the new ground upgrades gone up in cost.
My thoughts exactly. Short of money so get the season tickets on sale early and cash in on a few assets. Need the ground upgrades or we end up in non league.
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Re: Billy waters

Post by Jonty » Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:33 pm

Van Der Nipper wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:54 pm Just leave BSB be and let him get regular games,no need for him to be here getting splinters on his arse.
Yes, but we don’t have many options off the bench with Bennet gone on loan/ BSB on loan. He could put him in the side now and see what he can do in the last games of the season and would help in Wild’s plans for next season.
Let’s be honest we’ve struggled in front of goal in most games and can’t go unnoticed that we are amongst the lowest goal scorers in the league.
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Re: Billy waters

Post by Fazered » Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:34 pm

Good business, plain and simple
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Re: Billy waters

Post by saltcellar » Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:40 pm

Good business but leaves us with a very small squad now.
Only 20 players including Jason Taylor.
Scott Moloney is out injured, while Elliot Newby is still doubtful to play.
So only 18 to fill 17 positions.

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Re: Billy waters

Post by Fazered » Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:47 pm

saltcellar wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:40 pm Good business but leaves us with a very small squad now.
Only 20 players including Jason Taylor.
Scott Moloney is out injured, while Elliot Newby is still doubtful to play.
So only 18 to fill 17 positions.
Remember the good old days when we had 1 substitute and not too long ago 3? I hate it when we change 5 players in a game and it rarely improves the football IMHO
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Re: Billy waters

Post by McMark » Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:48 pm

As others have said makes good business sense, manager already has next season in mind as clearly do some of the players. Billy played his part for us in fits and starts anyway It’s all Waters under the bridge now.

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Re: Billy waters

Post by Methuselah » Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:50 pm

Bit of a shock that,but I suppose it makes good business sense.Pete Wild did say his plan was to improve the club and the players and where the club could get money in for a player he would move them on and as Billy's form has gone a bit awry in front of goal I don't blame Pete and the club for letting him go while they can get a decent fee for.him.I would just like to thank.Billy for his earlier season form which moved us well out of the danger zone this season and helped keep us in this league.It will be interesting to see who if anyone is brought in to replace him next season.

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Re: Billy waters

Post by Jonty » Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:53 pm

Fazered wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:47 pm
saltcellar wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:40 pm Good business but leaves us with a very small squad now.
Only 20 players including Jason Taylor.
Scott Moloney is out injured, while Elliot Newby is still doubtful to play.
So only 18 to fill 17 positions.
Remember the good old days when we had 1 substitute and not too long ago 3? I hate it when we change 5 players in a game and it rarely improves the football IMHO
Helps the teams with stronger squads who can bring more quality on.
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Re: Billy waters

Post by andyg » Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:57 pm

To answer the above first Moloney and Taylor were not likely to be considered anyway apart, obviously, in an injury crisis. Newby I've no idea how long he is out.

But yes it is a bit of a surprise but I'm in the camp that Waters was a bit of a frustrating sort of striker always wanted him to do well, obviously, but I'd always pick Gordon or Kay in front of him. Plus we need a very different type of forward up there next season a bigger more aggressive type player and you never know Garner may get his act together.

But its to good an opportunity for Waters to miss. A last big pay day for a very honest player and, more importantly, a bit of money for us. The rest of our forwards should see this as an opportunity to impress before hitting Majorca, Malaga etc....

As for BSB he's doing well but playing 3 levels below L2 standard so its good he is developing his game there. Remember McClelland is also 3 levels below where he wants to end up and you can see his development this season he will probably be on loan at a championship club next season. Lastly, on the BSB issue Guisleys season ends on the 22 April so if they don't reach the play off (they are mid table) then he may get an opportunity in the last two league games of out season for us & then play a starring role for us in our play offs!!!!!

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