CONFIRMED Craig Alcock

[designedbyross]

RB from posh. Fergie jnr apparently stated he's currently in talks with us at their new kit release today.

For those who have no idea who he is (me included!) here's a link:

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Alcock

 

[UnitedBlade]

Not sure why Ferguson would comment on Alcock, he was released by them at the end of last season. Clubs don't care what players do once they are out the door.

 

[Foxy]

Not sure why Ferguson would comment on Alcock, he was released by them at the end of last season. Clubs don't care what players do once they are out the door.

Except for after releasing him, they offered him a new contract

 

[designedbyross]

He was waiting for him to sign a new contract it seems but admitted defeat yesterday....

http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28231174

 

[Kev Gee]

Who?

 

[Blade58]

Freeman's replacement then?

 

[UnitedBlade]

He was waiting for him to sign a new contract it seems but admitted defeat yesterday....

http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28231174

Ah right, I understand. Posh lost their other right back, so they thought he might re-sign if they offered him something.

Obviously pissed off with them.

I know the name but can't say I can recall him playing at the Lane in March but seemingly he did.

 

[LoughboroBlade]

Given Harris is probably unlikely to remain fit for a full season, it makes sense to sign someone that, like Freeman, can cover both full-back positions. He'd be another addition that's captained his side in the past too.

 

[SotonBlade]

Can play all across the back 4, would fit nicely into a small squad like ours.

 

[sitwell]

Start this season with Alcock at right back. Last season started with complete nob at right back.

 

[stannyblade]

 

[Bergen Blade]

If he'll end up being back up for Brayford and Harris, then probably a good signing. If he'll be our first choice right back he sounds very unspectacular from what I've read. Pretty consistent and steady, but not the best going forward seems to be Peterborough fans' views. Not quick and about 5'8.

We should be looking to score more goals than last season, and if we'll be without the attacking contributions from Brayford, Maguire (?) and Coady we probably need to add more attacking qualities. So far we seem to have replaced them with more static players.

 

[Silent Blade]

Start this season with Alcock at right back. Last season started with complete nob at right back.

His mum's maiden name must be Alfanni

 

[LoughboroBlade]

Has Clough confirmed the link yet? The rumour could be complete bollocks.

 

[Groucho Blade]

Alcock and Basham.
Alcock, Basham and Winnall

 

[itsinyerblood]

Has Clough confirmed the link yet? The rumour could be complete bollocks.

Alcock and Bollocks? Surely not!

 

[Jim Chimmerney]

Alcock and Basham.
Alcock, Basham and Winnall

Don't forget Basham played alongside Bishop at Blackpool

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

Set to sign today according to Sky.

 

[Bladesman]

Sheffield United ‏@SUFC_tweets 1m
Versatile defender Craig Alcock is United’s latest signing, he has agreed a 2-year deal. #sufc #twitterblades

 

[Foxy]

 

[Caveblade]

Good news, well done Nigel and team. The jigsaw is coming together.

 

[ZoneManWilf]

If he'll be our first choice right back he sounds very unspectacular from what I've read. Pretty consistent and steady, but not the best going forward seems to be Peterborough fans' views. Not quick and about 5'8.

Is he Andy Taylor's brother?

Seriously, good luck to the lad, he's a Blade now, and we definitely needed someone in at right back

 

[Trigger Blade]

He has a scoring record that Roger Nilsen would be proud of

 

[sheffielder]

I have to admit I know nothing about the lad, but good luck

 

[Kenilworth]

Should increase shirt sales - just for the comic value alone

 

[Groucho Blade]

Sounds like another decent signing. He's obviously got something about him. He captained Yeovil, played 60 odd games for Posh in the Championship.

 

[Flakey]

And a decent cricketer too, not quite up to good ol' Ted Hemsley, and as long as he doesn't bugger off next March to get ready for the new season we should be OK.

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

I've said it before, players win matches, squads win promotion.

Let the recruitment continue...

 

[Kev Gee]

So another one in.

The defence is looking pretty much sorted now.

Now unto that striker..............

 

[DorsetSUFC]

As I remember he always gave 100% for Yeovil, will be a good signing, would imagine Fergie pissed off to loose him!