Josh Bowler Signs

Interesting only a 1+1 deal which is unusual for us there days....maybe shows we think there is potential but need to be convinced for a longer term deal?
I think that is a fair assumption, there are mixed views on this lad, clearly has talent but hasn't made the breakthrough or found consistency. Maybe Critchley is the man to help him.
 
Isn’t there another post somewhere , saying more about this lad
hull fans about , he is like Ryan giggs or something lol
 
Welcome to Blackpool Josh!! Simon come on at least make sure they use a BFC pen to sign the contract or even posh Parker pen next time, 🤣🤣
 
So in what way are you underwhelmed?
Just the feedback from hull fans, his lack of “men’s” football, the length of the deal, etc.

Tbf I’m probably being too negative, I’ll give him a chance in the shirt for sure - as in critch we trust. Just thought we’d be going for a few more tried and tested players / bigger names. Not the type of signing that makes fans want to rush to but a ST.
 
His 1+1 contract possibly reflects his form and injury record. A bit of a punt?
Hope he comes off, but we can't afford too many gambles at championship level.
 
If he's as good a footballer as he is centre parting his hair then we've just signed the new Ronaldo

Spoke very well on the club's video, i wish him well and hope he's a good one
 
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Sorry I was bit slow with this. Forgot to refresh the messageboard before posting. Interesting signing but know nothing about him. Maybe one to develop?? UTMP
 
Could be an ace signing if Critchley can get the best out of him, I would like to see a couple of proven championship players coming in though.
 
I know nothing about this lad, I don’t even know who he’s played for in the past. But if NC thinks he’s got something to offer then let’s give the lad a chance. God knows if he’s gash he will get the wrath.
 
Does he have any pace?

Does the other striker also?

Thats one component of a side id like to see built.

Anyway hopefully a good addition 👍

Can see with some pace alone isn't enough, guile, pits on a good ball and can shoot are obviously key.

Let's see what he can do.
 
Very pleased with this signing
He joined the school in Woking the year I retired
The PE staff have said he was a humble and very pleasant lad, good listener, great acceleration and left foot and really good on 1:1.
He was outstanding at school, district and county level
Was taken on by Fulham and released before joining QPR
Suffered with some injuries at Hull
Has stated in touch with the PE staff and is desperate to do well with us
Exciting times
UTMP
 
Just the feedback from hull fans, his lack of “men’s” football, the length of the deal, etc.

Tbf I’m probably being too negative, I’ll give him a chance in the shirt for sure - as in critch we trust. Just thought we’d be going for a few more tried and tested players / bigger names. Not the type of signing that makes fans want to rush to but a ST.
Nowhere does anyone from the club say we're going for bigger names, unless I missed it?

The model is to develop potential, that's why we brought Critchley in and why he signed up as manager.
 
Just the feedback from hull fans, his lack of “men’s” football, the length of the deal, etc.

Tbf I’m probably being too negative, I’ll give him a chance in the shirt for sure - as in critch we trust. Just thought we’d be going for a few more tried and tested players / bigger names. Not the type of signing that makes fans want to rush to but a ST.
See the thread “Ellis Simms” for more info.
 
Very pleased with this signing
He joined the school in Woking the year I retired
The PE staff have said he was a humble and very pleasant lad, good listener, great acceleration and left foot and really good on 1:1.
He was outstanding at school, district and county level
Was taken on by Fulham and released before joining QPR
Suffered with some injuries at Hull
Has stated in touch with the PE staff and is desperate to do well with us
Exciting times
UTMP
Interesting to know, thanks 👍
 
We haven’t done that so far so not sure what would make you think that
Nowhere does anyone from the club say we're going for bigger names, unless I missed it?

The model is to develop potential, that's why we brought Critchley in and why he signed up as manager.
Tbf I think the signings of dougall, Stewart & garbutt could have been classed as bigger names / tried and tested signings and they’ve turned out alright, a nice balance is best.
See the thread “Ellis Simms” for more info.
Yeah that’s a fair point, I ate my words on my initial thoughts on him when he signed.

I enjoyed his welcome video actually, he seems down to earth and genuinely excited and raring to go. I’ll give him a chance lol
 
1 year + 1 seems great business.

As a fairly unproven youngster there is a level of risk to this signing, if he turns out not so great after the year we can part ways. If he fulfils his potential we can activate the year and get another out of him, or if he's THAT good we can activate the year and get a big sale off him. Great that we're run by people with actual footballing/business brains
 
1 year + 1 seems great business.

As a fairly unproven youngster there is a level of risk to this signing, if he turns out not so great after the year we can part ways. If he fulfils his potential we can activate the year and get another out of him, or if he's THAT good we can activate the year and get a big sale off him. Great that we're run by people with actual footballing/business brains
Sounds alright and been on the cards for a while. Hopefully has a point to prove and can get his career going here.

1+1 could also be a money thing as well and whatever both sides could agree on.

Just not sure where it leaves Hamilton and Mitchell as they all play the same role. And Mitchell was just establishing himself. But we'll see.
 
I am told by a good Evertonian has great attributes many would want and very quick, been unlucky with injuries.
 
I am told by a good Evertonian has great attributes many would want and very quick, been unlucky with injuries.
They might not be able to get their first team right for love nor money but they seem to have had some decent young lads who we've helped with and done alright out of too.

Not a bad club to have an unofficial link with or pick up scraps from.
 
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