by TerracingTomas » Fri Aug 31, 2018 6:26 pm
Well that's the transfer window closed with a resounding bang from the Club on the last day. I make it 16 signings. Of course one has already left viz. Philips.
I think it’s fair to say that the initial batch of signings arriving prior to pre season training were greeted very positively. The club has then topped that with an astonishing deadline day and evidence of cash splashed. For once Accies seemed to have got their act together and implemented a recruitment strategy that has brought in a mixture of experience and potential. It’s still early and a few have just arrived but after 4 league cup games and 3 league games I’ve classified the signings as No, Maybe and Yes in terms of success. In no particular order and apologies if I have missed anyone
Adam Phillips, midfielder, Norwich on loan. Obviously a No as he’s gone already.
Leonard Sowah, defender - Wasn't overly excited by this one based on previous experience. Still not convinced so he’s a Maybe for me.
Aaron McGowan, defender – a resounding Yes from me. Already a fans favourite and still got room for improvement.
Sam Kelly – Brings a bit of experience. I’m going Yes but that might change in time.
Aaron Smith, midfielder – Made a brief appearance as a sub against Stenhousemuir and I saw a little bit of what perhaps attracted the club but whatever has happened he and the club are clearly not a fit. It's a No.
Tom Taiwo, midfielder – another bit of experience. A Yes so far.
Mason Bloomfield, striker – A big raw laddy. Can score in the reserves and we do need strikers but unconvinced. Give him the benefit of the doubt and a Maybe.
Alex Penny, defender – Looks the part but his inexperience has shown through. Don't expect him to feature much. No for me
Kieran Monlouis, midfield – A specualtive punt by Accies. Haven’t seen enough so say so have to go with a doubtful Maybe.
Jacob Marsden, goalie – Another speculative punt. Haven’t seen him at all and don't expect to if our other 2 keepers remain fit. Maybe
Delphin Tshiembe – defender. Didn't see him against Celtic but reports are favorable so Yes for the time being.
Scott Martin, midfielder – Never quite made it at Hibs but at 21 clearly has potential. Seems well rated but a Maybe until we see him on the park.
Matt Kilgallon, defender – Wow we got him. An excellent signing and could be an ideal partner for Tshiembe so a Yes even though I haven’t seen him.
James Keatings, forward. At 26 he should be at his peak. His CV of Scottish clubs is impressive but apart from a short loan spell at St Johnstone he has never actually played in the Premiership. A Maybe until we can see if he can score in this league.
Fredrik Brustad, forward – Didn't see that one coming. Has played in Norway and Sweden. 15 goals in 65 appearances for Molde. Again a Maybe until I see him play.
Ziggy Gordon – Another experienced defender but being played out of position. Cant see him replacing McGowan and given other signings not sure where he is going to be played. A Yes obviously but I can see him away in January if he isn’t getting game time.
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TerracingTomas on Fri Aug 31, 2018 7:36 pm, edited 1 time in total.