Sam Byram needs to be coaxed out of retirement
Former Everton Centre Forward Duncan Ferguson steps into management.....
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Yarrgh
Player Valuation: £80m
Imagine a 25 year old Sam But am in this league. He'd be unstoppable.
Marauding down the flank, whipping crosses in and managing to get on the end of them himself. That's how good he is.
Yarrgh
Player Valuation: £80m
Ol' Barrel chest bundling down the wing with opposing full backs bouncing off him. Dropping inch perfect curlers on the byline. Marvellous stuff. Can't believe he's gone. Always chipping in with a crucial goal at key moments too. A tremendous talent. So much more than his exhilarating pace, sublime skill, tenacious tackling and footballing brain. He needs inducting into the Coasters hall of fame.
Needed replacing last season mind you.
We’ve all done this from time to time, mostly in the bogs behind the main stand tho.
Yarrgh
Player Valuation: £80m
Yet not a Fyldovian if you haven't got a tale about inching out a curler at Mill Farm!
The Penalty Box Dancer
Player Valuation: £35m
LOFTHOUSE IMPRESSING MANAGER
Lee Lofthouse is a player all Fylde fans want to see succeed and he has been jumping through hoops to try to establish himself as a first team player at Fylde.
DF: Lee is a bright talent with an excellent engine. He is a natural born striker but also likes to play in midfield where he can put a shift in. I want Lee to get more games under his belt and I feel a loan move this season will be beneficial to him. There are clubs interested with FC United and Billericay keen to take him into the National League. Lee needs time to develop and we will assess where he is in six months time.
Lee Lofthouse is a player all Fylde fans want to see succeed and he has been jumping through hoops to try to establish himself as a first team player at Fylde.
DF: Lee is a bright talent with an excellent engine. He is a natural born striker but also likes to play in midfield where he can put a shift in. I want Lee to get more games under his belt and I feel a loan move this season will be beneficial to him. There are clubs interested with FC United and Billericay keen to take him into the National League. Lee needs time to develop and we will assess where he is in six months time.
I am Fyldovian. We are all Fyldovian!
Yarrgh
Player Valuation: £80m
Get Lofty in the first team gaffer. He's got the x factor that you need in this league.
I don't know if Dunc can handle this sort of talent.
The Penalty Box Dancer
Player Valuation: £35m
PRE-SEASON RESULTS 2027/28
DF: Pre-season has been a success and we came through largely unscathed. Chima Okoroji will miss the opening four, five fixtures with a forearm injury but he begged me to have it strapped up so he could play! I would rather he goes to a specialist and has surgery. He will be a big loss as we embark on the football league and his experience will be missed. Results were good and the new players in the team are setlling in well. I am confident ahead of our first match this weekend away to Crewe Alexandra but I feel like we are capable of holding our own in this division.The aim is to stay up, if we can stay in the football league this season it is our plan to firmly establish ourselves as a football league team and then we plan from there.
DF: Pre-season has been a success and we came through largely unscathed. Chima Okoroji will miss the opening four, five fixtures with a forearm injury but he begged me to have it strapped up so he could play! I would rather he goes to a specialist and has surgery. He will be a big loss as we embark on the football league and his experience will be missed. Results were good and the new players in the team are setlling in well. I am confident ahead of our first match this weekend away to Crewe Alexandra but I feel like we are capable of holding our own in this division.The aim is to stay up, if we can stay in the football league this season it is our plan to firmly establish ourselves as a football league team and then we plan from there.
The Penalty Box Dancer
Player Valuation: £35m
PLAYERS RELEASED
TRANSFERS
Nathan Smith
Nathan joins Fylde from Championship side and rivals Fleetwood Town. The seasoned defender played 32 times in the Championship last season helping Fleetwood escape relegation in a battling season. Nathan spent a lot of his career playing for Port Vale and brings with him a wealth of experience.
Mark Morton
Mark Morton is Fylde's record signing costing the club £100,000. He joins the club from League Two side Exeter City where he spent two seasons after signing from Accrington Stanley. Mark is a product of the Tottenham Hotspur youth academy. He is a full back who possesses pace and will be looking to create chances down the right side this coming season. He is well known for his hard work and being a leader on the pitch.
Mel Pope
Ferguson wanted steel in midfield and openly admitted he had players turn him down to play in higher divisions. Mel Pope came in at the last minute from Aston Villa. Mel is creative and can pick a pass. He can craft opportunities for team mates and can also put in a strong tackle. He has represented England U'19's.
Callum Simpson
Callum Simpson was brought in on loan from Wigan Athletic due to his versatlility. The youngster can play left or right wing and as a striker. He spent last season on loan in the Championship with Barnsley only playing seven matches but scoring twice. Callum has a bright future in football and the local media have compared him to a young Michael Owen. He has lightning pace and can score goals. He could be the dark horse to watch this season in League Two.
TRANSFERS
Nathan Smith
Nathan joins Fylde from Championship side and rivals Fleetwood Town. The seasoned defender played 32 times in the Championship last season helping Fleetwood escape relegation in a battling season. Nathan spent a lot of his career playing for Port Vale and brings with him a wealth of experience.
Mark Morton
Mark Morton is Fylde's record signing costing the club £100,000. He joins the club from League Two side Exeter City where he spent two seasons after signing from Accrington Stanley. Mark is a product of the Tottenham Hotspur youth academy. He is a full back who possesses pace and will be looking to create chances down the right side this coming season. He is well known for his hard work and being a leader on the pitch.
Mel Pope
Ferguson wanted steel in midfield and openly admitted he had players turn him down to play in higher divisions. Mel Pope came in at the last minute from Aston Villa. Mel is creative and can pick a pass. He can craft opportunities for team mates and can also put in a strong tackle. He has represented England U'19's.
Callum Simpson
Callum Simpson was brought in on loan from Wigan Athletic due to his versatlility. The youngster can play left or right wing and as a striker. He spent last season on loan in the Championship with Barnsley only playing seven matches but scoring twice. Callum has a bright future in football and the local media have compared him to a young Michael Owen. He has lightning pace and can score goals. He could be the dark horse to watch this season in League Two.
Very astute signings Dunc, can't wait for the first game of the season.
The Penalty Box Dancer
Player Valuation: £35m
LOAN DEALS EXTENDED
Bryan Johnson and Paul Townsend have extended their loans for another season.
Bryan Johnson and Paul Townsend have extended their loans for another season.
The Penalty Box Dancer
Player Valuation: £35m
DUNCAN FIRES UP HIS TEAM
DF: We are raring to go! There is no places to hide and there is nothing for these lads to fear. We are here because we are good enough and we are just as good as every other team in this league. We are prepared and we cannot wait to get out there.
DF: We are raring to go! There is no places to hide and there is nothing for these lads to fear. We are here because we are good enough and we are just as good as every other team in this league. We are prepared and we cannot wait to get out there.