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Have we got 11 to play Wrexham in two weeks’ time?
Yes, we have 18. Currently the A-League men’s squad is sitting at 18. The plan of attack, which we have done the last few seasons, is we combine the reserve team and the first team over those first few weeks of pre-season, which is a good opportunity for the first team staff to have a look at those players that in the reserves team, that are actually doing exceptionally well this season. A number of those boys are potentially in-line for U-20 World Cup as well. That’ll be good for both the reserve team players to be able to come into the first team environment and for the coaching staff to be able to assess the players too.
The Wrexham format allows for 25 players for the bench, with 11 to obviously to start the game and 14 subs available in six windows. Given where we’re at in the pre-season you’re probably looking at first team players probably a maximum of 45 minutes and then the next tier will come in and the reserve team boys and potentially also a couple of trialists.
Have we got any signings coming before the Wrexham game?
We could have a couple done. Visa players will obviously bring a different issue in terms of visas and getting them into the country, so I don’t expect to have visa players here prior to the Wrexham. In terms of any local signings we’ll probably bring a couple of trialists in, particularly around the left back spot to replace Sutts. If things were to work out and potentially we could have a local player signed prior, whether they’re able to participate against Wrexham is another question.
Have we got 11 to play Wrexham in two weeks’ time?
Yes, we have 18. Currently the A-League men’s squad is sitting at 18. The plan of attack, which we have done the last few seasons, is we combine the reserve team and the first team over those first few weeks of pre-season, which is a good opportunity for the first team staff to have a look at those players that in the reserves team, that are actually doing exceptionally well this season. A number of those boys are potentially in-line for U-20 World Cup as well. That’ll be good for both the reserve team players to be able to come into the first team environment and for the coaching staff to be able to assess the players too.
The Wrexham format allows for 25 players for the bench, with 11 to obviously to start the game and 14 subs available in six windows. Given where we’re at in the pre-season you’re probably looking at first team players probably a maximum of 45 minutes and then the next tier will come in and the reserve team boys and potentially also a couple of trialists.
Have we got any signings coming before the Wrexham game?
We could have a couple done. Visa players will obviously bring a different issue in terms of visas and getting them into the country, so I don’t expect to have visa players here prior to the Wrexham. In terms of any local signings we’ll probably bring a couple of trialists in, particularly around the left back spot to replace Sutts. If things were to work out and potentially we could have a local player signed prior, whether they’re able to participate against Wrexham is another question.