As we await a big week, the shape of next season is set to be revealed. Friday sees the draw for the first round of the Carling Cup while Monday is the big day as the fixtures are announced…
Liam Davis signed on a free transfer this week after being released by Coventry City. In the same mould as Daniel Jones, Davis is said to have good potential and working with Gray can only make him stronger. We’ve seen the likes of Jones, Bradley Johnson, Ryan Gilligan and the recently released Brett Johnson all grow under Gray’s stewardship and Davis has a real chance.
On the flip side of that move inwards, there’s still been no more moves for our big players as the likes of Mark Bunn and Jason Crowe again get involved in all the transfer window rumours.
Jamie Ward is a target for Gray to bring in but this business all seems a bit of a saga at the moment with agents and managers going to war. We also must compete with the money bags Dons and recently promoted Swansea City to capture the front man and he could end up a little too far out of reach.
We’re reportedly looking at bringing in another four or five players before the big kick off on August 9th with the next signing likely to be an experienced midfielder. Alex Russell, who spent time with us on loan last season, could be one to go for following his release by Bristol City.
The Carling Cup draw takes place this Friday morning (10am) and will surely favour us with a place as one of the “seeds.” Last season we just missed out on the seedings but the ninth place finish should work in our favour this time around, meaning that we are drawn against a “lower” League One side or a League Two outfit.
Monday is the day when trips are planned, diaries are filled up and excitement builds as the Football League fixtures are released (10am). With local derbies against Boro, Dons and Leicester to come next season we can begin to plan what should be a memorable calendar. Of course, there’s also the trip to Leeds to look forward to again along with the visit to Colchester United’s new stadium so a lot to look forward to once the fixtures are released.
Hope everyone is enjoying Euro 2008 but on Monday we can all start to plan for the return of real football!
Up The Cobblers!
Danny
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