SEASON UPDATE: Saints finish 2024 just outside play-off positions in League Two
As Craig Harrison prepares his squad to enter the new year, let's pause for a moment to review the squad at this moment and how Saints are progressing in the league. Firstly, here's an update on the squad with all the latest stats:
As you can see, Jaxon Thomas is leading the way on the scoring chart, and could hit 30 goals in all competitions before the end of the season if he remains fit. Despite not always starting games, Ezra Bowman has maintained an impressive assist record and, as shown below, has the most in the league. O'Connor and Herbert in the middle have the greatest number of appearances so far, underlining the need for reinforcement in this area to take the pressure off.
Here are the league-wide scoring and assist charts:
In terms of the team's league performance, it has been a case of strong home form and poor away results. With just two losses at home in the league all season, Harrison can be proud of his team's performances at Park Hall. However, winning just one away game (their first at Grimsby Town) will be truly disappointing for Saints and represents the team's biggest barrier to achieving an unexpected play-off finish this year. Here is the table and where The New Saints sit within it at this moment in time:
TRANSFER UPDATE: Kyle Smith and Jacob Miller depart The New Saints
As the transfer window opens, The New Saints have announced the sale of two players.
Firstly, Kyle Smith (33) has made a move to Tranmere Rovers, joining on a short-term deal for a nominal fee of £90,000. Smith struggled to get any game time this season ahead of the likes of Draper, Just and Ward and has now moved on to look for better opportunities on Merseyside.
Secondly, Jacob Miller (20) has completed a move to South Wales with Newport County, who paid TNS a fee of £95,000 for the young player. Miller had not shown great signs of development and played very little in the first half of the season.
Craig Harrison and the club have wished the pair the best with their future careers.
