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Following my #EFL thread yday, here are 10 #NationalLeague players who need a move to revitalise their career

These are mainly players who 12 months ago had a very high stock, and who I believe are capable of hitting those levels again 🧵👇 Image
Cal Roberts

This one is the epitome of what this thread is all about. I have no doubt Cal Roberts is still a top, top player; he just needs the move to show it

He’s had an unlucky time in Scotland, & 12 months ago he was one of the best in the NL. A technically gifted attacker Image
Alex Lacey

12 months ago Lacey was seen as a top end NL defender, so much so that he got himself a move to the EFL despite missing out on promotion with Notts

It’s been a really poor 12 months for him, but a fresh move may unlock that defender once more Image
Kyran Lofthouse

This one may seem bizarre considering he’s a highly rated, highly coveted free agents around. But 12 months ago Lofthouse was REALLY highly rated, and he hasn’t kicked on as much

Still, he’s now available and I feel he should take the chance to move Image
Joe Sbarra

Another entry here where he’s had a decent season. But 12 months ago Sbarra was THE guy. Young Player of the Season, chased by EFL clubs, only to extend at Solihull

I feel his time with Moors is up now. He’s served them well, but he deserves a move imo Image
Shaun MacDonald

This one is actually pretty sad. MacDonald was one of the big losses from the Torquay side that was finally dismantled last summer

Yet he wasn’t even given a chance at Cheltenham. Hes still got EFL ability, but maybe a move back to NL will help revitalise career Image
Billy Waters

He’s now technically an EFL player again, but Waters must feel the 12 months after his best ever season haven’t gone amazingly

Sure, he’s probably on better money now. But he barely played as he won promotion back to where he left for last summer. Image
Joe Lewis

Another member of the dismantled Torquay side, Lewis was possibly the one that was tipped to go on and do the best

He struggled to settle at Stockport, and has now totally fallen out of favour. There’s no doubt that he’s still got a bright future; needs a fresh start Image
Sol Nwabuokei

When Woking announced they had re signed Sol, their fans were overjoyed. And despite it starting okay, by the end of the loan spell they were glad to get rid

It’s a shame, especially considering his stock 12 months ago. He’s now on a free so a good time for a move Image
Jordan Davies

Davies went from being one of the key players in a side that almost got promoted, to a bit part player in a side that did get promoted

I know it’s his hometown club, but surely he needs a move for more game time. At his best he’s a magnificent player; maybe a loan Image
Dan Mooney

When Southend signed Mooney, it was lauded by many, including myself, as a brilliant signing. But it turns out signing players that don’t fit the system doesn’t tend to work

He’s still shown glimpses of his undeniable talent. He needs to play in a system with wingers Image

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8 years ago he played in another final; the Development League Cup final

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Dale Eve
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Nation: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
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At this point he was already a PL regular; where he would spend the vast majority of his extensive career Image
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Brought players in from the 2nd tier of Denmark & USA

Everyone had them tipped to finish bottom

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Here is the story of arguably the best recruitment in League 2

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Rome wasn’t built in a day. A playoff achieving squad isn’t built overnight.

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🧵DANIEL CROWLEY - #Notts

Luke Williams’ latest recruit is attacking midfielder Crowley

He’s especially interesting as he’s spent much of his career in the Netherlands

Here is a thread on the new man, and what we can expect from him 👇 Image
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Last Club: Morecambe
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The first thing that catches the eye about Crowley is the speed and quickness of his movement. In particular, how quickly he’s able to manipulate the ball by shifting his feet

Here he completely takes the defender out of the game, opening the space for a perfectly weighted pass
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Jun 20, 2023
🧵When Cole Stockton (@cstockton94) signed for #BAFC I expected the reaction to be overwhelmingly positive

It was in fact mixed, which surprised me

So here is a thread showing why I believe Burton fans should be optimistic about their new signing 👇 Image
Firstly, he is a player capable of the spectacular. He’s able to grab the game and win points single handedly with moments like this

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Here he reacts so quickly, capitalising on an opportunity with a spectacular finish
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Jun 19, 2023
🧵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England play against North Macedonia tonight. England aren’t adverse to former Non-League players, with Mings in the current squad potentially playing tonight

So here is an XI of players in Non-League who I feel could one day pull on the famous 3 Lions Shirt 👇 Image
Owen Foster

Scunthorpe’s 18 year old keeper Foster had a brilliant stint when called upon last season, so much so that he is now going on trial at several Championship clubs

A brilliant shot stopper, Foster has massive potential. Needs the right development Image
Kellen Fisher

Okay, so Fisher isn’t technically a NL player anymore BUT he only just moved to Norwich, so I’m counting him here

That move says it all for him really - he has genuine potential to be a top right back. He’s already mature beyond his years at 18 Image
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Jun 19, 2023
🧵Sensible Transfers: #swfc

Promoted side Sheffield Wednesday were requested yday afternoon. So here are 5 players they could look at based on YOUR suggestions

Remember to comment your team + 5 positions below 👇 Image
GK: Josh Vickers

Wednesday rotated their keepers last season, so you’d expect them to need to add another safe pair of hands

Vickers is exactly that. He’s based fairly locally, so geography works, and he’s shown over a number of years he’s a very capable keeper Image
CB: Lloyd Jones

A defender I’d like to see make the step up with Wednesday is Jones. He’s been brilliant for Cambridge for a number of years, and is now available on a free

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