Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth has insisted that ‘there will be no panic’ in terms of signing new players ahead of the new season.
So far this summer, the Chairboys have added Jasper Pattenden, D’Mani Mellor and Christie Ward respectively to their squad, whilst Jack Young signed a permanent contract with the club in the spring.
However, nine names have left the Adams Park club since the end of June which include goalkeepers David Stockdale and Adam Przybek, and centre back Anthony Stewart.
Big Taf.#Chairboys pic.twitter.com/SMrcz8KaGY
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) July 16, 2022
And with the season starting on July 30 at home against Burton Albion, Ainsworth has revealed that he is trying to bring new faces to South Bucks.
Speaking after he watched his side lose 4-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly on July 16 against Watford, the 49-year-old said: “We are trying to add one or two more to the squad so let us see if that happens in the next week.
Gareth Ainsworth gives his thoughts after the #Chairboys' pre-season defeat at #WatfordFC, and looks ahead to the double-header next weekend. pic.twitter.com/xrRyfCJPaK
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) July 16, 2022
“But there is plenty of time left in the transfer window yet and I am sure patience will be key in that so there are no alarm bells at all.
anyone who’s still worried about a lack of keeper or transfers, please listen to 1:30 onwards. Ainsworth knows what he’s doing https://t.co/9Hjp01CTcq
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“We have got a similar squad to last year and I know people will mention David Stockdale, but believe me, there is something in the pipeline in terms of his replacement, and Anthony Stewart’s replacement will be another one.
“Ryan Tafazolli, Chris Forino, Jack Grimmer and Joe Jacobson can all play in that centre half role and we’ve got Jack Wakely in reserve as well.
FT; #WatfordFC 4-1 #Chairboys
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) July 16, 2022
A full-strength Hornets side come out on top, with @RyanTafazolli netting for the Blues. pic.twitter.com/sL8HIWA8kY
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“He had a nasty season last year with injury, but he looks like he is going through a good spell.”
On Adebayo Akinfenwa, the boss also revealed that Mellor, and Iraqi forward Ali Al-Hamadi could collectively replace the forward.
He continued: “There will be no panic from me as those days have gone, and I just want to see how far we can go.
“It might take a few games into the season to see how we need to strengthen and how much if anywhere.”
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