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Greyfriars Bobby · 11-29-2014, 12:03 PM

28 December 2013

The transfer window opened once again for clubs in the British League System, and players who were signed during the autumn can now be registered for league play. Some of the new men at Spotland are somewhat familiar already, since they've appeared in cup matches, but let's take a closer look at them now.

DEFENDERS

Lars Nielsen (age 25) made his Denmark debut this fall, and he's already helped Rochdale advance in the British Cup. He epitomizes the "complete wing back" role, tracking back to defend his wing and moving forward to join the attack. Nielsen's game shows no real weakness, by Royal First Division standards, and there are few players in Britain who can cross a football like he can. He will be a fixture at right back, and he can play on both sides of the midfield, too. Lars also has Sri Lankan heritage, and he speaks six languages.

Ronique Linton (age 41) might look like an unusual signing, given his advanced age. Maybe that's why Tranmere Rovers were willing to release him on a free transfer. Linton is a sublime ball-playing defender who can move the ball out of the back with precise passes. As you might expect of a veteran with 50 Jamaica caps, he is a smart, technically adept player, and he's taken good care of himself. He will be a regular at center back.

MIDFIELD
Sam Dawson (age 20) has one quality that jumps out at you immediately: his pace. Dawson is fast. Very fast. He is possibly the fastest player in the Royal First Division, and one of the faster footballers in Britain. Most of his other skills need some work, but he isn't overmatched at this level. Sanderson likes his players to be good passes, and Dawson has some ability here. He is also extremely versatile, with colored circles all over his position grid. At worst, Sam will be a decent rotation option. At best, who knows? The backroom staff give him four stars for potential ability. He's recovering from a rib injury and will return to action in early January.

FORWARD
Steven Jackson (age 27) is a 6'3", 206 lb. striker whose size and strength make him a prototypical Target Man. He is an effective finisher, but he's even better with his back to the goal, finding teammates in dangerous positions and getting the ball to them. Jackson is also very responsible defensively. He will make an ideal strike partner for Craig Thompson, and he can play AM(R) and AM(L), too.

These four players will cost Rochdale less than £2,000 a week in base salary. The club gained almost that much back by taking the salaries of two players off their books. Goalkeeper Rob Rutherford was sold to Celtic for £50,000 and disgruntled forward Craig Wilkinson went to Luton for £5,000.

11-29-2014, 12:03 PM	#21
Greyfriars Bobby College Prospect Join Date: Sep 2013	28 December 2013 The transfer window opened once again for clubs in the British League System, and players who were signed during the autumn can now be registered for league play. Some of the new men at Spotland are somewhat familiar already, since they've appeared in cup matches, but let's take a closer look at them now. DEFENDERS Lars Nielsen (age 25) made his Denmark debut this fall, and he's already helped Rochdale advance in the British Cup. He epitomizes the "complete wing back" role, tracking back to defend his wing and moving forward to join the attack. Nielsen's game shows no real weakness, by Royal First Division standards, and there are few players in Britain who can cross a football like he can. He will be a fixture at right back, and he can play on both sides of the midfield, too. Lars also has Sri Lankan heritage, and he speaks six languages. Ronique Linton (age 41) might look like an unusual signing, given his advanced age. Maybe that's why Tranmere Rovers were willing to release him on a free transfer. Linton is a sublime ball-playing defender who can move the ball out of the back with precise passes. As you might expect of a veteran with 50 Jamaica caps, he is a smart, technically adept player, and he's taken good care of himself. He will be a regular at center back. MIDFIELD Sam Dawson (age 20) has one quality that jumps out at you immediately: his pace. Dawson is fast. Very fast. He is possibly the fastest player in the Royal First Division, and one of the faster footballers in Britain. Most of his other skills need some work, but he isn't overmatched at this level. Sanderson likes his players to be good passes, and Dawson has some ability here. He is also extremely versatile, with colored circles all over his position grid. At worst, Sam will be a decent rotation option. At best, who knows? The backroom staff give him four stars for potential ability. He's recovering from a rib injury and will return to action in early January. FORWARD Steven Jackson (age 27) is a 6'3", 206 lb. striker whose size and strength make him a prototypical Target Man. He is an effective finisher, but he's even better with his back to the goal, finding teammates in dangerous positions and getting the ball to them. Jackson is also very responsible defensively. He will make an ideal strike partner for Craig Thompson, and he can play AM(R) and AM(L), too. These four players will cost Rochdale less than £2,000 a week in base salary. The club gained almost that much back by taking the salaries of two players off their books. Goalkeeper Rob Rutherford was sold to Celtic for £50,000 and disgruntled forward Craig Wilkinson went to Luton for £5,000.