Guthrie signs! - Page 3

Kiwi John · 17-07-2011, 09:11

Thanks Redash..takes awhile for things to reach down here,,,

lancsdave · 17-07-2011, 09:20

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Originally Posted by smudgie

I wonder how on earth Coley spotted or knew about him?!??

Maybe he has secret spies everywhere

Sure I heard something about him writing to ask for a trial, or maybe it was somebody else.

MikeA · 17-07-2011, 09:35

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Originally Posted by mab

Sorry i've a gut feeling that this coming seasons going to be the one

Especially with our new socks!

Accrington 1 Blackburn 2: Kalinic fires a reminder to boss Kean | Mail Online

mab · 17-07-2011, 13:24

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Originally Posted by smudgie

I wonder how on earth Coley spotted or knew about him?!??

Maybe he has secret spies everywhere

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lancsdaveRe: Guthrie signs!
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Sure I heard something about him writing to ask for a trial, or maybe it was somebody else.

Answer is in the link

Radcliffe Borough 0 Accrington Stanley 4 (From Lancashire Telegraph)

mab · 17-07-2011, 13:32

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Originally Posted by MikeA

Especially with our new socks!

Accrington 1 Blackburn 2: Kalinic fires a reminder to boss Kean | Mail Online

First time outing for new kit,must say it looks the part MikeA

Luv the socks,as my lad said COOL

carpon · 17-07-2011, 23:17

Welcome aboard Kurtis !!!

Haven't seen the lad in the flesh yet, however, the Maestro must have seen the promise to get him signed up sharpish...... so here's hoping !!! He comes on board with glowing reports from those who've seen him play and hopefully he can be the perfect replacement for Gornell. And free to boot!!

How refreshing it is, to see a lad who took the time to write and ask for a trial and is seemingly determined to grasp the opportunity with both hands!! I'm really looking forward to seeing Kurtis play!!!

Yet again Coley begins to re-assemble a jigsaw. Hopefully, this will be the last time he has to start again from practically scratch. Hopefully the recent finalisation of the off field problems mean that this scenario is the end of him having to re-build at the end of every season.

I think it was inevitible that we would probably lose key players after such a succesfull season, however, in Coley and Bell we can trust.... that they will pull yet more rabbits out of the hat, so to speak.

Yes, I agree that survival will be the first priority, however I seem to recall this being the main goal from last term..and it was surpassed with interest !!! Hopefully with money to come from the lads who left who did command a fee, maybe if Illyas and the board can back Coley with some of that money, we can go on to improve on last term !!!

I think that with another keeper, a centre half (two would be better!!!) a couple of wide men in midfield and another couple of strikers, we can look forward to the next season with hope rather than trepidation and fear !!!!

The man in charge knows his onions !!! As he says...keep the faith !!!!

Pendle Red · 18-07-2011, 05:25

Carpon I agree a keeper should be a top priority, midfielder wise I think we probably have what we need within Barnett & the triallists, defensive cover again probably covered within the triallists.

Another striker I would like to see an experienced signing there, somebody who perhaps can compliment and act as a foil for Kurtis, somebody he can learn from and also give us the option of 4-4-2 if needed.

Dan · 18-07-2011, 09:10

As promised, a bit more of Mr. Guthrie:

ASFC News Story > 4174

JEFF · 18-07-2011, 09:14

I am still to be convinced about Kurtis. I think he has a lot to learn and may struggle against experienced defenders in league two. I hope he learns a lot from Jimmy and John that he proves me wrong. Good luck to the lad.

Redraine · 18-07-2011, 09:28

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Originally Posted by JEFF

I am still to be convinced about Kurtis. I think he has a lot to learn and may struggle against experienced defenders in league two. I hope he learns a lot from Jimmy and John that he proves me wrong. Good luck to the lad.

How can you possibly hope to be "convinced" by a nervous, 18 year old triallist after only 2 games? All we can say is that the potential is there, and for me, he looked more convincing than Rover's 6 million pound wasted, wantaway number 9, who spends half the match on the floor.

cashman · 18-07-2011, 10:40

don't see how anyone can be convinced at this stage.

meself am optimistic given what we know so far n am really looking forward to seeing how the lad develops, we sure aint gonna get a Drogba or Tevez, so a kid like this is a very welcome addition in my view.

smudgie · 18-07-2011, 17:59

I dont think anybody is under the illusion he is going to walk in the team and bang in 30 goals this season.

He is 18, and has LOTS of potential, which is what Coley & the rest of us have seen !!!

Wynonie Harris · 18-07-2011, 19:58

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Originally Posted by smudgie

I dont think anybody is under the illusion he is going to walk in the team and bang in 30 goals this season.

Speak for yourself!!

DaveinGermany · 18-07-2011, 20:20

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Speak for yourself!!

Ladies & Gentlemen, members of the Jury ..... I rest my case.

smobile · 18-07-2011, 20:22

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

Sure I heard something about him writing to ask for a trial, or maybe it was somebody else.

Now then, now then, boys and girls, what have we here ? A letter from a certain Kurtis Guthrie. He writes........

Dear Jimmy (Bell),

Please could you fix it for me for John Coleman to give me a trial at Accrington Stanley, to score 3 goals in my first 2 games, get a one year deal with an option for another year, score 20+ goals in my first season to fire the mighty reds to automatic promotion and become a Stanley Legend in the process ???

Yours Hopefully

Kurtis Guthrie
Aged 18 & 3/4
Jersey

All together now......

Your letter was only the start of it,
Your letter and now you're a part of it,
Kurtis Guthrie, Jimmy Fixed for you and you and you and you-ou-ou !!!