Flyers sign Finucci

[Dirkster23]

www.fifeflyers.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=864&Itemid=145

How many small forwards are we going to sign? I'm really worried about the recruitment this year- where are the upgrades for guys we've lost?

[flyers4eva]

That's definitely an upgrade on Dorr and Lee

[Dirty Lyle]

Not looking good Dirky, when it comes to recruitment so far we are really off the pace, yet we had fans on here decrying Rosehill yesterday, know who I would rather have.

[mavor1987]

We still have 5 import slots left to fill and weve got 3 dual nats now. I expect Funicci to be our 3rd line goal scoring threat. The guy has good stats in denmark which is a good league. Im going to give the guy a chance before writing him off. Our last 5 imports must have a bit of size about them.

[RedBird]

Mentioned it on another thread that I'm willing to give guys a chance but I don't like the way our team is shaping up especially the size of players we are recruiting.

[thebear]

I hope this is Cullens replacement on the 3rd Line, pretty gutting considering we were rumoured with the likes of Beca & Kurtz and end up with someone playing in a lower league than us last season, again give the guy a chance but I agree we are miles off the bar set for this year when it comes to how our squad is shaping up,anyone think we will get the we dont have an enforcer but our grit & determination will see us through waffling again?

[stewartgibson]

lol! his scouting really doesnt extend past britain,a guy who couldnt cut it in the epl. Absolutely garbage,not an upgrade on anyone from last year. Holy **** fife flyers get us someone that can recruit from outwith the UK! How badly are we missing todds b*t*ch for recruiting,he clearly cant attract any top names in europe. If you dont think we're now a bottom 2 club then youre deluded. I regret filling their pockets with season ticket money,club has absolutely no ambition

[harlan]

Finucci has to be the replacement for Cullen, the way we are shaping up I don't see him playing anywhere other than the third line, and I think he will also get PP minutes. He does have an impressive season in Denmark behind him and better stats in that league than Jordan Fulton but worse than Andy Contois but you do whatever you want with stats as it's all about the guys you play with and the situations you are being used in.
However being on the third line is going to bring him into constant contact with the goons of the other teams and maybe Dutiaume saw how Storm used their small players last season and thinks that speed and skill will outdo the thugs every time

[flyer007]

Interesting read.

bit.ly/1UbPGQZ

Confirms Finnucci was not offered to return but seems the fans wanted him back.

[waterboy]

Like folk have said let's give the guy a chance and what and see him on the ice BUT when EPL teams don't want him it's not exactly a great recommendation.

I am really not impressed with this signing. Dingle Brooks and Sisca I like the rest are poor for me. Lazy recruiting or that's how it looks anyway. Clan and Blaze signing guys straight out the AHL we go shopping in the EPL.

Still a few to announce obviously but so far I can't see us doing anything other than struggle this season. I just hope we have bigger guys and better Brits waiting to be announced to give fans a lift.

[happydaysdancer]

I get the feeling this is one of those signings that will pleasantly surprise.

[redtussell44]

Jul 27, 2016 9:26:45 GMT happydaysdancer said:

I get the feeling this is one of those signings that will pleasantly surprise.

Considering his EPL didn't want him, I can't see it. People are saying he's possibly Cullen's replacement, Now surely given the choice I would imagine almost all of the fans would prefer Cullen to come back?

I try my hardest not to slate Todd, it's a job that I wouldn't want anyway. But you can see the overall disappointment in our signings so far. The size of the players we have will get ragdolled around every rink in the league and we have no one that will stick up for the team (so far).

I also really don't know what the PR team are playing at half the time. The gibberish they post is embarrassing. The Storm are a year old and are already making strides when including fans and in social media.

I've also said since Nicker Left we need a replacement for him and it definately showed last year. The fact the clan, our closest rivals have 3 players than can fight must show Todd we need to at least rival that with a couple signings in that department of our own.

[RedBird]

Jul 27, 2016 9:44:51 GMT redtussell44 said:

Jul 27, 2016 9:26:45 GMT happydaysdancer said:

I get the feeling this is one of those signings that will pleasantly surprise.

Considering his EPL didn't want him, I can't see it. People are saying he's possibly Cullen's replacement, Now surely given the choice I would imagine almost all of the fans would prefer Cullen to come back?

I try my hardest not to slate Todd, it's a job that I wouldn't want anyway. But you can see the overall disappointment in our signings so far. The size of the players we have will get ragdolled around every rink in the league and we have no one that will stick up for the team (so far).

I also really don't know what the PR team are playing at half the time. The gibberish they post is embarrassing. The Storm are a year old and are already making strides when including fans and in social media.

I've also said since Nicker Left we need a replacement for him and it definately showed last year. The fact the clan, our closest rivals have 3 players than can fight must show Todd we need to at least rival that with a couple signings in that department of our own.

We need at least two big guys who are willing and able to stand up for their team mates. Going without any would be madness given the way the other teams are shaping up, I'd also say getting only one in would be a mistake as it put the pressure on that guy every night (a bit like Nickerson when he was here).

[stewartgibson]

This is where i think we shouldve went 9 import forwards! Then imagine this

Sisca-Dingle-new imp
Kurtz-New imp-brooks
Fox-stockon-finucci

[harlan]

Jul 27, 2016 9:44:51 GMT redtussell44 said:

Jul 27, 2016 9:26:45 GMT happydaysdancer said:

I get the feeling this is one of those signings that will pleasantly surprise.

Considering his EPL didn't want him, I can't see it. People are saying he's possibly Cullen's replacement, Now surely given the choice I would imagine almost all of the fans would prefer Cullen to come back?

I try my hardest not to slate Todd, it's a job that I wouldn't want anyway. But you can see the overall disappointment in our signings so far. The size of the players we have will get ragdolled around every rink in the league and we have no one that will stick up for the team (so far).

I also really don't know what the PR team are playing at half the time. The gibberish they post is embarrassing. The Storm are a year old and are already making strides when including fans and in social media.

I've also said since Nicker Left we need a replacement for him and it definately showed last year. The fact the clan, our closest rivals have 3 players than can fight must show Todd we need to at least rival that with a couple signings in that department of our own.

On paper if this is Cullens replacement then I am happy for that to happen. He has had experience in Europe in a better league than Cullen, Danish top division is much better than German second, where he was in the top twenty points scorers in the league and he is going to be on our third line by the looks of things!

Will wait and see what he brings us and what role we play him in before making any judgements on his playing ability