New Signing

Stomper409 · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2016 11:56 am

Word is we're signing a striker from Grimsby today. Only one who fits the description I have been given is Padraig Amond, 30 league goals last season. Anyone heard the same?

shezza8791 · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2016 12:12 pm

Not a striker, but apparently Toto Nsiala (from Grimsby) is having a medical.

Joe Mac · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2016 12:29 pm

shezza8791 wrote:

Not a striker, but apparently Toto Nsiala (from Grimsby) is having a medical.

6ft 4 defender, he should do well to...hold the line.

Chesssington · **Joined:** Fri Oct 31, 2014 6:36 pm **Posts:** 900

Certainly stories coming out of Grimsby accordingly to various Twitter links.

Hartley is being lined up in replacement.....

roadrunner · **Joined:** Fri Mar 02, 2012 6:32 pm **Posts:** 266

Just thinking what an opportunity it would for Higgy to announce or even introduce a new signing at the Centenary Lounge before the England v Wales game.

The Colonel · **Joined:** Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:49 am **Posts:** 4891

It would be more apt to announce it on here. 270 people online as I type.

I doubt anywhere else has this many pools fans in one place on a non match day.

shezza8791 · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2016 1:42 pm

Journo who broke the story is a friend of mine and had this to say on Nsiala: "You're getting a good central defender with the capability of making the odd slip, hence his level. Can be/look a bit laid back & casual at times but for the most part a solid player."

Sounds like we've beaten a few other L2 clubs to his signature too.

PJPoolie · **Joined:** Wed Mar 06, 2013 6:28 pm **Posts:** 15342

It's official now.

Gerry Mandrake · **Joined:** Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:23 pm **Posts:** 1441

http://forum.thefishy.co.uk/Blah.pl?m-1466081197/

"An embarrassing move for Toto. Shows a lack of ambition. I can respect players who leave Town for better clubs, but not those who choose to jump ship for a backwards move."

Bitter Grimsby not nice people.

Nelly GTFC · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2016 2:16 pm

Gerry Mandrake wrote:

http://forum.thefishy.co.uk/Blah.pl?m-1466081197/

"An embarrassing move for Toto. Shows a lack of ambition. I can respect players who leave Town for better clubs, but not those who choose to jump ship for a backwards move."

Bitter Grimsby not nice people.

That person is always moaning like ****, makes me laugh.

Anyway, I guess Nsiala wanted a fresh challenge, I can't see it being a wages issue. He also got a lot of flack at an away game at Halifax in February 2016 with allegations of racial abuse, which he didn't pursue further. Maybe this was the deciding factor.

Like previously mentioned, he's quick, played at right-back a few times when needed, makes the odd mistake, but who doesn't. He's a good defender and will do a great job for you, he's got what it takes to move up the leagues in my opinion, some may beg to differ.

He was a main part of the team being promoted, so I'll be forever greatful to him.

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

Glad he can fill in at right back

ed-t-ball · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2016 4:54 pm

Its a long way from Kansas, I hope he settles in ok in Hartlepool.

Hangem · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2016 5:07 pm

Quote further down on that thread

"Career suicide?

Thanks Toto............Now lets get Andrew Boyce signed up."

Sign him up he's a great player

The deluded Mr Turner · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2016 5:16 pm

Does that mean Adam Jackson won't be back?

HonestPoolie · **Joined:** Mon Dec 08, 2014 3:46 pm **Posts:** 663

I'd still expect another CB in, even with the new lad we still only have 3 don't we?

Yubep · **Joined:** Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:35 pm **Posts:** 25266

First game of the season I'm gunna shout him...

Toto - "hold the line!"

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tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

Bit lost with what we signed so far tbh..

Grimsby Centre back
Dover Centre Mid
Young keeper?
Errm young left back was there?
Young striker?
Was there another?

poolieinnottingham · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2016 6:16 pm

Striker from Chesterfield, Orrell. Can't remember the others, it's been a summer like no other.

Chesssington · **Joined:** Fri Oct 31, 2014 6:36 pm **Posts:** 900

I've got major doubts about this guy confised

http://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk/news/ ... 44634.aspx

Chesssington · **Joined:** Fri Oct 31, 2014 6:36 pm **Posts:** 900

A zipped polo is just not a good look bbolt

shilts · **Joined:** Tue Sep 03, 2013 9:32 pm **Posts:** 1575

poolieinnottingham wrote:

Striker from Chesterfield, Orrell. Can't remember the others, it's been a summer like no other.

Other than last summer?

Chesssington · **Joined:** Fri Oct 31, 2014 6:36 pm **Posts:** 900

I thought it was agreed, any players appearing on the OS would first need to take fashion tips from the bunker banghead

poolieinnottingham · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2016 6:29 pm

shilts wrote:

poolieinnottingham wrote:

Striker from Chesterfield, Orrell. Can't remember the others, it's been a summer like no other.

Other than last summer?

Even more summery than that.

shilts · **Joined:** Tue Sep 03, 2013 9:32 pm **Posts:** 1575

Brian Clough · **Joined:** Thu Oct 16, 2014 3:39 pm **Posts:** 282

cracking signing!

Montpoolier · **Posted:** Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:39 am

Odd that a club that has finally made it back to the FL is selling one of their key players to a rather average club in the same league.

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

Montpoolier wrote:

Odd that a club that has finally made it back to the FL is selling one of their key players to a rather average club in the same league.

Not selling, he was out of contract and chose us over them and other League 2 clubs. Sounds like they lost a few key players now.

Yubep · **Joined:** Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:35 pm **Posts:** 25266

Padraig almond signing this week according to the press down Grimsby

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born toulouse · **Posted:** Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:51 pm

Going against the grain here but I like Toto's look. He's taken the classic polo shirt and given it a new twist with added texture and a zip. Could prove to be the defensive fashion leader we need. Hope he plays in red boots.

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

Yubep wrote:

Padraig almond signing this week according to the press down Grimsby

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I'm sure he was mentioned some months ago, I asked one of our techs about him as he a Grimsby season ticket holder and he said 'Padge' is a class act and would surely take a big fee for them to sell. Unless now out of contract? Sounds like all Grimsby players are jumping ship

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

From watching YouTube clips, looks like a decent finisher with both head and feet who thrives off crosses.

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

Wonder if James fancies a return to be near family now his lass having a kid?

Yubep · **Joined:** Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:35 pm **Posts:** 25266

Grimsby dude is out of contract too

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tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

Hey, Rumours were after Arnold from Grimsby too.

kevin pooles gloves · **Joined:** Tue Oct 07, 2014 2:28 pm **Posts:** 9765

Sounds like a done deal for Padraig.
So far so good with the new Recruits.

kevin pooles gloves · **Joined:** Tue Oct 07, 2014 2:28 pm **Posts:** 9765

And more good news Woodsy signs a new contract.

Stomper409 · **Posted:** Mon Jun 20, 2016 12:45 pm

Stomper409 wrote:

Word is we're signing a striker from Grimsby today. Only one who fits the description I have been given is Padraig Amond, 30 league goals last season. Anyone heard the same?

Looks like my info was good but the timing was a bit awry!!

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... eymar.html

Montpoolier · **Posted:** Mon Jun 20, 2016 1:14 pm

Those figures are nothing compared with Michael Mackay’s pre-Pools.

(But they sure as hell beat his figures after he signed.)

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