OTFC Transfer Deadline Day
08.00 Welcome all
And so we return… The transfer window ends tonight at 00.00 you are “clicked in” to the live reporting from the BCC. Who will come into the OTFC fold? Will Chairman Greg Nutt spend big? Will the skippers complete their squads in time?
All the news as it happens will be here.
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08.01 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** Matt Seabrook – OTFC Vets “If you are going to sign, sign early, we may have paid over the odds, but it’s worth it. Matt is an old OTFC soul we know what we are getting and we want it. Welcome back Matt” Craig Walker OTFC Vets Skipper
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08.05 Straight off the bat
Well that was quick, OTFC Vets straight in with a signature… Matt Seabrook returns to OTFC having played in the senior ranks in years gone by. He now moves to the Vets after a 3 year hiatus. A solid signing.
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08.45 Goodbye Wightwick?
Ted Wightwick statement: I don’t do announcements
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08.49 Get Involved (#bccfootball)
Cassandra Thompson Kingston: It seems Ted has left OTFC. Can this be true? CW is already making signing announcements. I hope Ted hasn’t gone far – his watch is on my bedside table
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09.00 The story so far
So what do we know?
- OTFC 1s retain Skipper Seb Rose but lose Sam Lewis as VC
- OTFC 2s retain both Captain Dicky Bostelmann and Vice-Captain Will Forsyth
- OTFC 3s lose Skipper Ciarán Morris, bringing in not one, but, two club stalwarts to replace him in the form of Baptiste Reynaud and Dan Hogg
- OTFC 4s retain Captain Charlie Hughes but replace VC for Steve Newby
- OTFC Vets have lost Ted to the wilderness with Craig Walker taking the honours
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09.27 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** Tom Whitehead-Clarke – OTFC 3s “Tom comes to the 3s with a wealth of experience, we welcome him to the OTFC fold” Baptise Reynaud OTFC 3s Skipper
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09.30 Goodbye Brant
Gary Brant statement: Three seasons at OTFC and I am delighted to have left my legacy. In my first season at this wonderful club I ended the season fresher of the year, although I struggled to match this form the following season I plugged away at it. In my last season I was persuaded to play at left back, I found my form again and I am forever thankful of “the management” for believing in me and slotting me in behind Colin.
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10.01 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** Ben Jefferies – OTFC 3s “Ben, welcome! Run them riot!” Baptise Reynaud OTFC 3s Skipper
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10.11 Get Involved (#bccfootball)
Sue Midgley Thames Ditton: Did I just see Stephen Moodley and family get out of Greg Nutt’s purple helicopter? It has been hovering around the Grists area this morning.
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10.14 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** Ollie Moodley – OTFC 3s “We are hoping that Ollie can bring some of the fizz and pizazz of his father to our team… well maybe like his father did a few decades ago. Welcome Ollie… you are literally part of the family now.” Dan Hogg OTFC 3s Skipper
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10.18 ‘Shocked at the cost’
I played against Tom Whitehead-Clarke when he was in the lower leagues, I have to say I am shocked at the cost, but the 3s new skippers are at least being bold and spending
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10.34 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** Rory Sadler – OTFC 1s “OTFC 1s are delighted to announce the signing of Rory Sadler to the squad. Rory is in great form and has shown his ability. He will be a great asset to the 1s.” Seb Rose OTFC 1s Skipper
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10.34 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** Rory Sadler – OTFC 3s “We are delighted to announce Rory Sadler to OTFC 3s. Rory is a welcome addition to the 3s Squad, we rate his defensive ability. He will be a great asset to the 3s.” Baptise Reynaud and Dan Hogg OTFC 3s Skippers
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10.49 Get Involved (#bccfootball)
Thomas Peacock Hampton Court: Awkward… anyone else see the similarity between the 1s and 3s announcements?????
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12.37 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** Benedikt Langer – OTFC 2s “Benedikt arrived to OTFC and indeed the UK on his raft at a beach neatly along from border control. We stick a finger up at the Brexiteers, Welcome Beni” Dicky Bostelmann OTFC 2s Skipper
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15.02 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** Danny Leech – OTFC 1s “Despite being late for his signing, and then arriving at the wrong building, we are confident Danny will bring added dynamic to the OTFC 1s front line.” Seb Rose OTFC 1s Skipper
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15.44 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** Michael Smith – OTFC 1s “Mike has been a long time trainee… we are delighted to bring him into the 11-a-side game” Seb Rose OTFC 1s Skipper
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16.26 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** Dan Murphy – OTFC 1s “I am delighted to announce the signing of Dan Murphy… we can’t wait to see how he fits into the team” Seb Rose OTFC 1s Skipper
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16.42 OTFC 1s Light up the ticker tape again
After a distinct lull in proceedings and almost two and a half hours of no interest, it’s Seb Rose who deals again… three new signings in quick succession. Has he asked permission? You’d assume Seb would be raiding OTFC 2s to bolster his squad after their incredible season last year. I’m sure Chairman Nutt will not be impressed by this kind of spending at the top of the club. You don’t build 3 feeder teams to have to spend at the top do you?
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17.51 Goodbye Smith
Aiden Smith statement: The ball was the wrong shape and they wouldn’t let me carry it… I’m off!
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18.08 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** James Evans – OTFC 1s “Jimmy is the engine we have been missing, an old Rover V8… trustworthy, unfailing, not like these modern turbo charged straight sixes… granted they are fast but they conk out, they are just too complicated. Jimmy left OTFC for a short period, but at this stage in his career, he is a bargain to re-sign” Seb Rose OTFC 1s Skipper
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18.21 Get Involved (#bccfootball)
John Owens OTFC 1s: Great to welcome Jimmy Evans back, this man spent 3 seasons doing all my running, I expect no less from here on in.
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18.22 Matthews Out?
Reports that Joe Matthews has handed in a transfer request are apparently unfounded, although where there’s smoke etc… Surely this has nothing to do with one James Evans being back in town? Seb Rose will have his work cut out extinguishing this little fire.
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18.23 Get Involved (#bccfootball)
Iceland Foods: Hi @JimmyEvans. Our Hampton Wick store is open until 7pm this evening and yes, we do sell prosecco. We don’t stock cigarettes. Thanks.
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19.01 OTFC 3s & 4s to split their squads.
It is rumoured there will be multiple announcements shortly as incoming joint OTFC 3s skippers Dan Hogg and Baptiste Reynaud meet with long term 4s Captain Charlie Hughes. Word is there have been a number of players moving to and from the various squads to ensure a solid foundation in the future.
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19.11 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** Tom Barquin – OTFC 2s “Le Tom gifts the whole club a new dimension and allows further movement of other players” Dicky Bostelmann OTFC 2s Skipper
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19.12 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Internal Transfer*** Kuldeep Grewal – OTFC 1s “Well, we got him… we’re not sure he wanted to come… but we got him” Seb Rose OTFC 1s Skipper
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19.38 Guardickyola?
Many question marks around what Dicky Bostelmann is doing releasing Grewal to OTFC 1s. This must be the poach of the window… nothing short of sensational… has Bostelmann lost it? Is this a tinker too far? And what’s with these foreign players coming in? The Bostelmann policy has always been one of “British is best”.
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19.46 OTFC 3s media conference
Dan Hogg and Baptiste Reynard meet the media for the first time as co-captains.
“We are delighted to take on the legacy of Ciarán Morris and move the incredible work he has completed over the last 5 seasons forward, we would like to thank Ciarán for all of his hard work and welcome him as a player to our great team.”
“We have met with Charlie Hughes to discuss squads today and would also like to thank Charlie for his immense generosity in players… we feel our work in the transfer market has been worthy and competitive. That said, there were holes to fill, we have therefore taken the steps to bolster our side from OTFC 4s, of course with Charlie’s complete cooperation.”
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19.48 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Internal Transfer*** Petr Vanduch – OTFC 3s “Petr brings much needed cover play to our defensive line, welcome Petr on an internal transfer from the 4s” Dan Hogg OTFC 3s Skipper
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19.49 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Internal Transfer*** Resan Santhakumar – OTFC 3s “Resan brings much needed midfield mastery to our central line, welcome Resan on an internal transfer from the 4s” Baptiste Reynaud OTFC 3s Skipper
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19.50 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Internal Transfer*** Dom Lundie – OTFC 3s “Dom brings much needed forward play to our striking line, welcome Dom on an internal transfer from the 4s” Baptiste Reynaud OTFC 3s Skipper
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19.58 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Internal Transfer*** Ben Lamble – OTFC 2s “CH has been super generous across the club, thanks Charlie. Ben joins the 2s on an internal transfer, as a complete utility player, we haven’t a clue where we’ll play him, but whilst players of his talent are available, we’ll have them.” Dicky Bostelmann OTFC 2s Skipper
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20.01 OTFC 4s media conference
Charlie Hughes steps into the media spotlight to issue a short statement, Charlie will not be answering any questions
“Sorry lads I was confused, I didn’t have my red notebook with me.”
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20.08 ‘Clubs have to spend money’
This is the world we are in in football. There is so much cash floating about since the TV deals hit, clubs can afford to break records. We have to keep up with the other leagues around us.
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20.28 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** Dan Rose – OTFC 2s “It is my absolute excitement to announce the re-signing of veteran keeper Dan Rose, his experience will be invaluable to the club” Dicky Bostelmann OTFC 2s Skipper
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20.29 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** Josh Rose – OTFC 2s “As a part of the resigning of his father, we are also delighted to announce the introduction of Josh Rose. Goalkeeper and Centre Back option” Dicky Bostelmann OTFC 2s Skipper
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21.00 Get Involved (#bccfootball)
Peter Franks East Molesey: As a 4s fan, I’m not angry, I’m just disappointed… Hughes just had to keep his core.
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21.37 Goodbye Langford
Aaron Langford statement: Work takes me to China… the lure of the super league strictly on a loan basis is too much I will be back, richer… much richer in a few years’ time.
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21.48 Where will the goals come from?
Have Reynaud and Hogg made their first big error in post? Have your say (#bccfootball).
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21.49 Get Involved (#bccfootball)
James Kimber Streatham: A huge loss to the social side of OTFC… I don’t care that Aaron was golden boot 2 years in a row, he can still tour right?
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22.04 “Heartbroken”
Steven Gerrard Liverpool: I called OTFC but they are not picking up the phone why? My heart has broken 🙁
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22.08 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** Steve Leung – OTFC 1s “It is always fantastic bringing in an ex pupil of the school, welcome to OTFC Steve, run them ragged!” Seb Rose OTFC 1s Skipper
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23.02 Transfer deadline day trends worldwide
- #Brexit
- #DeepPocketsNutty
- #TrumpsWall
- #3LionsRudderlessAgain
- #SwingLowSweetJones
- #XFactorFinished?
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23.08 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** Ben Lewis – OTFC 3s “It is always fantastic bringing back an old player. Ben please bring your shorts” Baptiste Reynaud OTFC 3s Skipper
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23.21 Bostelmann is ruthless
As Hobbs announces his injury and cannot confirm a date of return, Bostelmann comes in with his bags of cash. Dan Rose is resigned… a Veteran of the game. Not satisfied with a single signing Josh Rose is also signed… two keepers in one facsimile… Bostelmann not saving money, but, saving paper at least. Will Hobbs get back in?
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23.37 Goodbye Rossi
Jamie Rossi statement: I came to OTFC with my heart set on trophies. With promotion and MOTM award in the bag, all I wanted with this club has now been achieved. I must now continue my quest for trophies in every league possible. I say goodbye to the fans that have buoyed me through my season at OTFC and thank you.
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23.44 ‘An accident waiting to happen’
When OTFC sold Ben Lewis the first time around, I thought that was a fantastic deal. I find it astonishing that they’re buying him back. It is the reverse-Pogba situation with it being for less money – akin to David Luiz in fact.
He has remained a popular figure with OTFC fans and a favourite of the fines committee after “the incident” of 2012.
I’m really interested to see where he plays under the Hogg/Reynaud system.
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23.49 Get Involved (#bccfootball)
David Moore Manchester: shrewd work there Seb Rose – Leung on a free! Pogba looking frighteningly expensive right now
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23.55 Five minutes to go!
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23.49 Get Involved (#bccfootball)
Bernward Wilinski London: this deadline day has been more interesting that watching an OTFC game
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23.59 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** Jeremy Eggar – OTFC 4s
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23.59 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** Ed Lambourn – OTFC 4s
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23.59 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** Stephen Dwyer – OTFC 4s
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23.59 DONE DEAL – Breaking News
***Signing*** Dan Peake – OTFC 4s
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00.00 Better late than never
Well what do you know? Charlie Hughes deals just in time… 4 players all in a last minute swoop culminating in Dan Peake… WOW! Is that what this club needs? Another Peake? CH must know what he’s doing!
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00.07 Who had the best window?
Make your own judgement peeps, 1s have brought in a few key players in much needed positions, 3s lots of new players including a number of internal transfers raiding the 4s coffers… Vets have had little or no activity utilising the immediate feeder teams below them for cover. 4s have re-built, 2s have held onto their promotion securing side with incredible resolve.
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00.09 Goodnight
And with that we close down this piece of work and head into the night… see you in September.