Slade is after another 5 or 6 players according to Argus today...(have to say that I thought it would be more like 3 or 4 - should give us great strength in depth though)
Crofts in - and more to come
7:30am Tuesday 30th June 2009
By Brian Owen »
Russell Slade has set his sights on up to six more players after making Andrew Crofts his fourth signing of the summer, The Chatham-born 25-year-old has agreed to join as a free agent on a two-year deal after making 162 League starts for Gillingham.
He will complete his move today before joining his new colleagues in their first pre-season training session.
Crofts joins Gary Dicker, James Tunnicliffe and Mark Wright as new additions to Slade’s squad but he admits the business is far from over.
The Albion boss said: “We’re making progress but I still think we need five or six more players. There is no time scale. We’ll do it as and when the right ones become available.”
Crofts captained Gillingham for a while but was sent for loan spells at Peterborough and Wrexham last season. He has won 12 caps for Wales.
Withdean regulars might remember him scoring twice for Gillingham in an eventful 5-2 defeat at the stadium two seasons ago, including a terrific 30-yard volley past Michel Kuipers.
Slade believes the new boy will have a lot to offer his squad. He added: “He’s an international player so that’s not bad for a start.
“He’s got good pedigree and was an important player for a good Gillingham team at the time. He can sit in for you defensively or he can get forward. He has got a good work ethic. I’m pleased to get him.”
Crofts’ first senior goal was in a 2-1 Boxing Day defeat in the Championship in 2004-05.
Crofts in - and more to come
7:30am Tuesday 30th June 2009
By Brian Owen »
Russell Slade has set his sights on up to six more players after making Andrew Crofts his fourth signing of the summer, The Chatham-born 25-year-old has agreed to join as a free agent on a two-year deal after making 162 League starts for Gillingham.
He will complete his move today before joining his new colleagues in their first pre-season training session.
Crofts joins Gary Dicker, James Tunnicliffe and Mark Wright as new additions to Slade’s squad but he admits the business is far from over.
The Albion boss said: “We’re making progress but I still think we need five or six more players. There is no time scale. We’ll do it as and when the right ones become available.”
Crofts captained Gillingham for a while but was sent for loan spells at Peterborough and Wrexham last season. He has won 12 caps for Wales.
Withdean regulars might remember him scoring twice for Gillingham in an eventful 5-2 defeat at the stadium two seasons ago, including a terrific 30-yard volley past Michel Kuipers.
Slade believes the new boy will have a lot to offer his squad. He added: “He’s an international player so that’s not bad for a start.
“He’s got good pedigree and was an important player for a good Gillingham team at the time. He can sit in for you defensively or he can get forward. He has got a good work ethic. I’m pleased to get him.”
Crofts’ first senior goal was in a 2-1 Boxing Day defeat in the Championship in 2004-05.
i'm trying to stay grumpy about the new season but its difficult