2023/24 Squad Watch

[andypurchase]

Here is the annual thread where we can see the progess of Bobby Wilkinson's squad build for his first full season in the National League South (I really didn't think I'd be saying that!).

As usual I'll assume our loan players to return to their parent clubs and so wish Gerard Benfield, David Sesay, Archie Procter and Brendan Willson all the very best for their futures.  For the same reason we welcome back Cam Murray and Dan Matsuzaka from their respective loan spells.

Let me know if you spot any errors or omissions but please don't use rumours.  I shall only update following announcements from WFC or the players themselves, or clubs whom they have signed for.  Cheers!

SIGNED FOR 2023/24
Tom Bearwish
Max Hemmings
Teddy Howe
Brandon Goodship
Calvin Brooks
Keelan O’Connell
Gerard Benfield
Leo Hamblin
Dan Roberts
Charlie Rowan
Jordon Thompson
Josh McQuoid
Harry Dillon
Ezio Touray
Tyrique Clarke
Joel Rollinson
Anthony Cheshire
Frankie Monk

LOANEES
Harry Parsons (Maidenhead Utd - end of season)
Malachi Linton (Y***** Town - end of season)
Harry Jones (Swansea City - end of season)
Corey Panter (Eastleigh - mid-April)
Harvey Wiles-Richards (Bristol City - end of season)
Ben Winterburn (AFC Bournemouth - end of season)

OUT ON LOAN
Tom Stagg (Leatherhead)
Nahum Melvin-Lambert (Haringey Borough)


LEFT THE CLUB
Cam Murray (Poole Town)
Nathan Carlyle (St. Albans City)
Harrison Bruton (Portland United)
Tom Blair (Havant & Waterlooville)
Brad Ash (Torquay United)
Luke Nippard (Poole Town)
Xander McBurnie (Buxton)
Zaki Oualah (Chesham United)
Dan Matsuzaka (Hendon)
Ahkeem Rose (Ayr United)
Harry Kyprianou (Maidstone United)
Matt Buse (Truro City)
Norman Wabo (Hayes & Yeading United)
Scott Rees (Chertsey Town)
Hugo Fisher (return to Brighton & Hove Albion)
David Sesay (Eastbourne Borough)
Harvey Slade (Poole Town)
Alfie Rutherford (returned to Dorking Wanderers)
Joe Cook (returned to Dorking Wanderers)
Ben Thomson (retired)
Jared Thompson (Gloucester City)
Moe Shubbar
Olu Durojaiye
Elliott Bolton (Basingstoke Town)
Nazir Bakrin (returned to Charlton Athletic)

[Alan]

Have been waiting for this thread, thanks Andy

[Alan]

Benfield is on loan

[blueterra69]

Frankie monk has signed for next season

[blueterra69]

And not a chance in hell of rose staying

[andypurchase]

Apr 30, 2023 14:36:21 GMT Alan said:

Benfield is on loan

You're right he is.  Thanks.

[andypurchase]

Apr 30, 2023 14:50:04 GMT blueterra69 said:

Frankie monk has signed for next season

Wasn't aware of that.  Thanks.

UPDATE:  He hasn't.

[UpTheTerras]

Thought i'd stick this to the top of the forum as it's always a good one to look at during the off-season.

[andypurchase]

Apr 30, 2023 20:29:34 GMT UpTheTerras said:

Thought i'd stick this to the top of the forum as it's always a good one to look at during the off-season.

Thanks Abby.  Was about to ask if you coild pin it.

[spudulike]

Club need to get season ticket prices etc out quick to capitalize on the feel good factor.

[tunbridgeterra]

May 1, 2023 13:59:15 GMT spudulike said:

Club need to get season ticket prices etc out quick to capitalize on the feel good factor.

Agreed. The early bird season ticket offer and the way it was communicated was one of the only good things White and Palmer did last year.

[spudulike]

til he who cant be named allegedly did one with the money!

[UpTheTerras]

May 1, 2023 8:30:52 GMT andypurchase said:

Apr 30, 2023 20:29:34 GMT UpTheTerras said:

Thought i'd stick this to the top of the forum as it's always a good one to look at during the off-season.

Thanks Abby.  Was about to ask if you coild pin it.

You’re welcome, as I already said, always a joy to read and handy place to keep up to date

[annafrielmadrid]

Apr 30, 2023 14:51:00 GMT blueterra69 said:

And not a chance in hell of rose staying

Why not? Has he fallen out with BW or something?

[sotonterra]

May 1, 2023 19:48:21 GMT annafrielmadrid said:

Apr 30, 2023 14:51:00 GMT blueterra69 said:

And not a chance in hell of rose staying

Why not? Has he fallen out with BW or something?

It's more whether we could afford him and I expect he will have offers elsewhere, some higher than us

[malc]

May 2, 2023 7:30:55 GMT sotonterra said:

May 1, 2023 19:48:21 GMT annafrielmadrid said:

Why not? Has he fallen out with BW or something?

It's more whether we could afford him and I expect he will have offers elsewhere, some higher than us

Two things come to mind. Firstly, as highlighted on another thread, there is a strong element of SW England about next seasons NLS line-up, which will result in more away supporters than such as (eg) the Concords/Hungerfords of this world. Y*****, and to a lesser extent, Torquay in particular.

Secondly, when you look at how things looked so dire for much of this last season I was quite surprised at how attendances didn't drop more significantly. Could be ground for optimism. Wouldn't rule out losing Rose, and also Ash just yet, nothing to say they can't be accommodated just as in the season just gone.

[Alan]

If only!

www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/23495834.brad-ash-hints-weymouth-stay-avoiding-relegation/

[Alan]

Signing announcement on it's way.

[Alan]

Max Hemmings staying wow!

[sotonterra]

May 5, 2023 15:01:50 GMT Alan said:

Max Hemmings staying wow!

A signing we definitely wanted, quality player