smellthepaw

I think its evident when the stadium was built, that it would have (if budget allowed) made logical sense to make the away stand much bigger, whether that was filling corners or adding more depth to it. It would have been better using the space where the dome is for a larger stand. It's left us in a position, where the only option to fill the shortfall in potential more income is to offer the additional family stand and temporarily move out our own fans. As a fan owned community club, I don't think this approach reads well at all. Its also not logical to move the away fans into both the main and west stands as an overspill alternative. The northbank have bedded in to their area, including decorated under the west stand for their section and I don't think the logistics work for the home stand either.

That second clip where he schools the boy on they byeline is absolute filth

A few from the 00/01 season Omer Riza - Was rumoured to be signing for us during 00/01 season. Young prospect from West Ham. Ended up with Stephen McPhee from Coventry Daniel Amokachi - High calibre player in his day wiith Everton. Was a free agent at the time Marco Negri - Former Rangers goal machine was rumoured to have been a loan target from whatever Italian side he was playing with at the time Ronaldinho - We all know this one. I actually spoke to Tom hendrie about this and it was very close. Bebeto - He was offered to us by his agent. I think he must have been 36/37 or so at the time. Hendrie dismissed it as he didnt think he would be much of a player at that time if he was being. offered to us lol.

Do we have the budget to bring in someone else on a 'coaching role' whether it be player/coach or just coach? I am not sure what the deal is with Flynn, though I know he is focusing on doing his badges whilst playing. Is there a position at the club for him once he has the required badges too?

I'm sure I read on one of the other forums or social that someone knows Stevie and he would be interested in coming back. Could be a lot of mince, though if he were available and willing to come back, I'd jump at it.

Of that list I'd be looking at us trying to tie some players down on extensions instead of looking at a complete rebuild next summer. For me, Henderson and Grieve should be priorities for long term extensions. RWBs R. Tait - RWB/LWB - 2023 May be entering the tail end of his time with us with age on his side, unless he is happy to just be a squad player J. Henderson - RWB/RW - 2023 Offer long term extension. See him as one of our biggest assets CBs M. Fraser - CB/RB - 2023 See how this season goes J. Shaughnessy - CB - 2023 Offer 2 yr extension C. Dunne - CB - 2023 Not bothered, though already rumoured with potential move to dons D. Finlayson - CB/RB - 2023 Not sure if he has what it takes to cut it yet LWBs S. Tanser - LWB - 2024 CDMs D. Reid - CDM/CM - 2023 Offer long term extension though suspect he will move on to a bigger club with the teams already showing an interest CMs E. Erhahon - CM - 2023 Big season for Ethan, though his head may already be looking at a move elsewhere CAMs G. Kiltie - CAM - 2023 Offer 2 year extension ST C. Main - ST - 2023 See how this season goes E. Brophy - ST - 2024 A. Greive - ST - 2023 Offer long term extension. See him as one of our biggest assets L. Jamieson - ST - 2023 See how this season goes

I still wouldn't be surprised to see Dunne leave and if Erhahon shows the right attitude pre-season and wants to be here, he may see out his final year of contract.

I thought he was decent enough as a signing and first thoughts were that he was brought in to pair up with Erhahon as a more experienced head in a midfield defensive line, though I guess in the end the way suspensions and injuries went and change of shape, that wasn't quite the case. I liked him, though to grow as a team I think the more youthful outfield players we have signed on pre-contracts excite me a little more.

I think Robinson will have a different approach on waiting on players to sign contracts offered. He's already made plans of who will be here and who won't next season in advance. And as mentioned by capt_oaks he acts quickly. I still think Dunne will end up at Aberdeen, so we may need to prepare a close season looking for potentially a replacement for both Dunne and McCarthy. McCarthy imo is worth a new contract though not 100% convinced he will be a first pick now, so that may be a deciding factor for him on his future.

Seems like Hladky is a more likely signing for Aberdeen this summer.

Im sure he's been made available for transfer too?

From the article, it describes him as a wide player, not as an out and out striker. There have been plenty of players who have came up to Scotland and made a bigger impact than some of the guys who have come from a higher tier. I trust from the manager not long leaving the English game at that level and already had experience managing in the Scottish Prem, he has a good understanding of the type of player required and if they have the right mentality.

I've got a feeling Offord will be involved and part of our first team squad next season. He is one that has been spoke about since he was around 14/15 in the under 18s, so I think he is highly regarded at the club and the half season on loan at East Stirling has benefited him, scoring 12 goals. He may not be a starter, though Imagine he will be getting minutes similar to Jay Henderson, when he first broke through.

FFS are you being serious? If so, you should give your head a wobble.

Wouldn't be surprised if the likes of Alnwick and McCarthy (both out of contract) move to Aberdeen. They are terrible at the back this season.

No doubt in my mind, Jim was probably offered improved terms to stay, though his mind was already made up.

If it's an inexperienced manager we being it, it could very well be down to the coaching team he builds around him. I think the current coaching staff will stay in place, though would t be surprised if a more experienced no2 comes in alongside.

Brandon Barker is a free agent and a player who plays in attack similar to JJ. Could be wrong though that's where my thinking is as a possible addition.

Good goalies can win you games and from Saturdays game as an example, he pulled off some magnificent saves as we held on to a 1-0 lead. If the board were willing to offer McGrath the most lucrative deal in our history, I would be going out to offer Jak similar, he has already showed his worth.

Progress this season would be to go out and get the three points on Weds. Last season when it came to February we had a fixture pileup with a majority of home advantage games that we never capatilised on. If we get 3 on Weds, I can only see us building on that.

Have to agree here. He has made a significant amount of money over the last 7/8 years at Celtic, so he could have maybe found the form and fitness he needed to make his next move in the summer by staying at Dundee. As they say though, there is very few loyalties in football. Too much of a luxury imo in terms of what he would be paid per week to most likely not bring you the return you are hoping for. Kyle Lafferty's impact at Killie last season was similar to what potentially Griffiths could have brought to Dundee, though he hasn't came anywhere near it.

From what I gathered, they only offered him a play as you pay deal. I personally think there is enough noise online from supporters to suggest the majority would be against this signing and hopefully the board have taken note.

I'm a fan of Orlando City and he's played with them on a couple of occasions. Never quite did it second time round, when he was seen like a bit of a marquee signing, though his scoring record overall in the MLS is pretty decent. Very decent player and surprised no-one has picked him up yet. He possibly doesn't want to up sticks. His wife plays pro soccer/football too over there.

Grieve, Brophy, Main and for the time being Dennis and Erwin. I think we may be good with 3 on our books if we continue to play one up front.

Next summer. He signed a 2 year deal around March/April last year.