Hello my friends and welcome back to a brand new season as Huddersfield begin their campaign in the Coca Cola Championship.
Well let’s get right down to business and take a look at the summer transfer window activity which is very much a favorite part of the game aside from winning of course. After mine and the boards expectations had been agreed upon they came back with a meager £50,000.00 so that’s not much to work with.
To help things out a little the board did sign an agreement with Liverpool who will be our parent club at least for this season and so I quickly raided their reserve team which will be shown in the transfer table below.
On the “Outs” of the balance sheet there were several players that were very much part of the first team at the beginning of last season but over time had drifted out of the running and ended up in the reserve squad. I accepted any kind of full or structured payments just to get them off the books.
Looking at the “Ins” then the first two on the list goalkeeper Mark Ridgers and midfielder Jacob Mellis were actually picked up in the January window but their deals were only finalized in July. At the close of July I haven’t actually spent any money and I think I’ve picked up some useful players either on loan or for free which is great of course!
Here then are the individual profiles of some of the new arrivals
Jose Semedo has been at Charlton for the last few seasons and should fit in well as an experienced central defender
Victor Palsson, a young midfielder from Liverpool and adds to my Icelandic flavor of the team, Great work rate and team work attributes.
Javier Garrido whom I picked up from Man City on a free. His only weak spot is his positioning but hopefully he can make up for that in other areas
Here’s Borja, an 18 year old Spaniard on loan from Liverpool. Decent speed and finishing so should make a great poacher.
Daniel Estrada who appears to be able to play almost anywhere on the right flank. Has been at Real Sociedad for most of his career and will probably be switched between the right back and midfield due to his defensive and attacking abilities.
Here’s how the pre-season games went with only one defeat against Aberdeen where I fielded some of the younger players. All in all not a bad set of results
Here’s how the bookies see our chances for the new season
The new season kicks off at home to Blackpool followed by a League Cup clash against Lincoln
So I’m looking forward to the new season and hopefully we can carry on where we left off at Wembley, that is scoring lots of goals.
Thanks for reading.
Laxeyman
31 мая, 2010 at 01:48
Hi Kevin, decent sigings there, considering the poor budget from the board, it seems that they lack ambition. Looking forward to seeing hoe you get on this season, good luck.
Lye
31 мая, 2010 at 03:15
Hi Kevin, i think some of the signing looks great and useful. You should be able to aim for a mid-table finish even though i am keeping my finger cross for a higher finish.
Sears
31 мая, 2010 at 17:38
Kevin, you’v bought in some good players.Hopefully they can help you to a mid table or playoff spot.Goodluck.
Handy Fernandy
31 мая, 2010 at 18:03
I think that Borja will do much in the arena league championship.
i hope borja can help you to save you from relegation
Chris @ chester
31 мая, 2010 at 20:15
There will be a few tricky games this season but I think a playoff spot is a decent target. A good start to the league and good luck with injuries will be key. Borja looks like a good championship player at the moment and at that age will learn quickly over the season. Good luck!
Kevin
1 июня, 2010 at 01:26
Hello Laxeyman
I agree it seems the board are more interested in their wallets! Thanks for the well wishes.
> Lye, Thanks.I’m pleased with whom I’ve been able to bring in. A mid-table finish would be great,
> Sears, thanks for your comments which are welcomed as always
> Handy, I’m hoping Borja will do the business for me this season. I think he can.
> Chris, a play off spot would be nice but as you say there’s stiff competition in the Championship
Johnny Karp
1 июня, 2010 at 12:51
Hey Kevin! I’m so sorry I missed the promotion celebration… Congratulations for bringing the team up to the Championship and also for the transfers, those are solid players that should help the team this season. I wish you the best of luck!
Kevin
1 июня, 2010 at 16:05
Hi Johnny
Welcome back. Yep, I’m delighted to get promoted after last season and I’m pleased with my new signings as well. I did however bring in more players than I really wanted, the temptation was just too much :)
Ana Garcia
1 июня, 2010 at 21:18
Nice to see some Spanish players! :)
Hopefully they can settle well into your team and help you survive in a really tough league.
Good luck Kevin!!
Off topic, but for some reason I cant email you…..am not 100% sure why yet!
Kevin
1 июня, 2010 at 21:43
Hi Ana
I thought a few Spanish players would get your attention :)
All joking aside they’re a pretty decent group and with three of them they should be buddies for each other.
Kevin
2 июня, 2010 at 02:23
Ana
Sent you a test email from work. Hope you get it.