Town Interested in Oldham Striker McAleny
Tuesday, 11th May 2021 12:44

TWTD understands the Blues are showing interest in Oldham Athletic striker Conor McAleny, who netted 21 times in all competitions during 2020/21.

The 28-year-old, who is out of contract with the League Two Latics this summer, is believed to have caught the eye of a number of clubs from higher divisions with his form this season, fellow fourth-tier side Bradford having made overtures in January.

McAleny came through the ranks at Everton and spent time on loan in the Championship with Cardiff and Charlton, in League One with Wigan, prior to Paul Cook’s time there, Oxford, Fleetwood and Shrewsbury, as well as having a stint in the Scottish Premiership with Kilmarnock.

He joined Oldham having been released by Everton last summer having made two senior sub appearances for the Merseysiders, and was the joint-fifth top scorer in League Two in 2020/21 with 17.

Over his senior career, 5ft 10in tall McAleny has scored 50 times in 127 starts and 68 sub appearances.

Blues boss Cook will be looking to add goals to his Town side this season with James Norwood the only striker to have netted more than three during 2020/21, the 30-year-old having taken his total to 10 on the final day.

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TractorRoyNo1 added 18:06 - May 11 BTW - Carvani arguably the best striker in Britain is 34 and Greenwood is 19 - age is just a number!
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Talbs77 added 18:53 - May 11 Alright alright caaalm down caaalm down!
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suffolkblueeye added 20:27 - May 11 I'll say it again, sign Wes burns ffs...
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DanS23 added 20:29 - May 11

Massive thanks to all the lads who will be moving on this summer. Just watched the inside matchday video on iPlayer from Sunday and was great to see Ward and Judge present and supporting the lads.

Whatever anyone's opinion on Chambo and Skuse, there is no doubting they've been great players and stalwarts of our great club. Great service given for many years and many great memories. Despite some disappointing seasons in recent years, these guys have been incredible and have always been great for the morale within the dressing room, and its blatantly obvious how much the other players respect these guys.

Really hope all the guys who are moving on can be successful with their next chapters and just wanted to say a huge thank you for your efforts here at ITFC. You'll always be welcomed back.

Special mention for Tristan Nydam too. Another great lad who simply couldn't catch a break with injuries. Hope you get the chance to fulfil your great potential elsewhere.

Now onto next season! Really impressed with new owners, love that Ed Sheeran will be sponsor, and loads of exciting links!! Please let's get behind Cook and his team and let's smash league one next year! Can't wait to be back at PR and cheering on the Super Blues!!

TonyHumesIpswich added 20:55 - May 11 Kayden Jackson scored around 16 goals in his last season in League 2, 1 less than McAleny.
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dirtydingusmagee added 21:10 - May 11 never heard of him so unlike a lot of people cant wont judge him, all these negative comments from wannabe managers are laughable .
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Chris_Knights added 21:19 - May 11 Rhodes v McAleny ?? Rhodes all day long .... we need proven goalscorer not Kayden Jackson revisited
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shakytown added 02:19 - May 12 We need a proven goal scorer from better than league 2. Jacksons is rubbish and Norwood has hardly set the world on fire.
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