Banbury United manager hints at incoming transfers amid poor form
Kelvin Langmead is considering turning to the transfer market to plug gaps in his Banbury United squad, the manager revealed after the Puritans’ recent 3-0 defeat away at Anstey Nomads.
Langmead was severely disappointed with how his Banbury players performed at Cropston Road on Monday, accusing them afterwards of failing to show enough fight, desire or leadership.
The boss admitted in his post-match interview that there are areas in his squad he wants to ‘add to’ and there could be incoming business as a result.
“The changing room will need to find a way and look, we’ll probably have to add to it,” Langmead said.
“There are areas we can clearly see we lack. We need to add to it and add to it quickly.”
There’s no wonder Langmead wants to find solutions, as Banbury have lost three and drawn one of their last four Southern League Premier Central matches.
The 2-1 derby win over Racing Club Warwick on August 11 feels like a distant memory now, with the Puritans down in 17th in the table with five points from six matches.
So far this summer, Banbury have added eight new signings. Striker duo Joey Evans and Levi Steele were the first two, before defenders Oran Jackson and Harrison Mole arrived.
Midfielders Joshua Cavallo and Rico Patterson followed those four through the doors at the TUGO Community Stadium, while defender Finn Howell signed on loan from Solihull Moors.
Then there’s promising young winger Ben Nash, who followed in the footsteps of the talented Joel Anker to leave MK Dons’ academy for a fresh start at Banbury.
Although it’s still hoped all the new recruits can succeed, realising a squad’s shortcomings a few games into a new season is part and parcel of football at all levels – especially in non-league.
We will bring you any updates about new Banbury incomings as and when we have them.