Megmog wrote:

Eden wrote:

Probably only leaves Eddie Jones in terms of players I definitely would've liked to see retained. 

Sadly Eddie Jones has moved on. There a couple more surprises coming up this week

So our right back has gone any news of the other flank: Nat Williams?

Leighton Tuodolo joins Taunton but will spend 24/25 season on loan at  Cribbs.
Very surprised to read this. Always done well for us when given the opportunity.

oldman wrote:

Agree with Wellard that Tuodolo looked a decent player.Can’t make out why Taunton sign Three players then loan them out for the season.Pherhaps Bristol rovers might loan us a young centre half they have just signed, might just help Dan with his future development 

Joe Andrews signed from Southampton academy - midfielder

Yes.. I believe Rex Mannings was there at Bulpit Road and looked lively.  We looked a class apart in the first half. Three straightforward goals.. almost everyone impressing, especially Dawes and Parsons. Second half, they got back into it more.. as we made 5 (?) changes and  then looked ragged and lost all that  early rhythm and dominance.  Am assuming the 2nd half changes were  just to give players game-time rather than look at potential signings, as GH  was not there.  Feisty at times with a couple of rucks.. so good experience for the several youngsters who would never have played at that level of physicality and intensity.
In terms of player news: looks like Nat Williams is retained. Triallists  Nos. 2 & 4  did a good job in the Eddie Jones slot.  Freddie G was a little bit ring rusty and half a yard short after long-term injury but his usual ebullient self.  Joe Andrews was lively and promising.  In attendance but didn'y play were: Mehew, TOE and Jake Evans. No sign of AAH so Luke Haines ( 1st half) and Luke Spokes ( 2nd half) took on senior central defender role.
Overall: Parsons, Tyreke and Dawes look a potent combination . we have some bright young talent knocking on the door...On to Superrmarine which might tell us a bit more ...