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Weirdly, the prospect of that happening doesn't worry me so much at the moment. Looking through our squad, who might he take that would adequately improve Aberdeen? We've got no midfield left - though you'd imagine he'd be asking the question about McGrath, Ronan and Gogic, none of whom are ours anyway. Brophy hasn't been a target of Aberdeen in the past, and I doubt he would be now. Grieve is too raw. Same for Reid and Henderson. Beyond that, I can't see anyone he'd actually be interested in. There's been talk of Dunne heading up there: they'd have to offer a fee and that is frankly mental, so if they want to do that, let them crack on. The only other real 'asset' we have is Erhahon, and word is Jim didn't like him. I think we're largely safe from a Dons raid, TBH.
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If it wasn't for Caley's injury/suspension-hit squad, I'd agree with you. But I think you'll have enough to scrape a draw then edge them in Perth. That said, losing 4-0 to a manageress Hibs team chasing... (checks notes)... 8th place is some laugh, though. Resting/relaxing players, if that's what you were doing, is absolutely insane management when momentum is so critical. And if you weren't holding something back for the playoffs, and are actually that bad, then yeah, ok, you may have a point.
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Double Winning St Johnstone FC Thread
Coventry Saint replied to Kyle's topic in Scottish Premiership General Chatter
Remember when you could've had McPherson for free on a PCA, but you told us you wanted him permanently so we recalled him and made you pay actual money for him? LOL, good times. Great bants. -
Gonna nail my colours to the mast here. The sheer hilarity of seeing St Johnstone go down would outweigh my discomfort at seeing Kirk Broadfoot in a good mood. Sadly, based on last night, I can't see ICT laying a glove on St Johnstone. Pointless goalless draw in the Highlands, Farmers to win 2-0 at their place.
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That, plus some decisive move in the transfer market so far. Something else I was impressed by last night, but I must preface it by saying I'm NOT one of those who thinks a manager has to be screaming and shouting to do a good job... however, I really liked the way Robinson was bellowing at and cajoling players last night, right up to the final whistle. The game was classic dead rubber stuff, but he clearly wasn't happy with the levels in the final 20 or so. I liked that.
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The Handsome Jim Last Day Thriller.
Coventry Saint replied to btb's topic in Scottish Premiership General Chatter
Perhaps. I think you'll be in for a hell of a window, btw. Jim did make generally good signings for us and he knows how to sell a club. That doesn't necessarily translate to performances, but the summer will be a laugh. -
The Handsome Jim Last Day Thriller.
Coventry Saint replied to btb's topic in Scottish Premiership General Chatter
A month ago I'd have bitten your hand off for two cigars-out final games. I had to remind myself of that last night. Jim Goodwin will be absolutely desperate to finish above us; whether he can convey that urgency to his players on Sunday, or at any point next season, remains to be seen. Head says another 0-0 with Hibs pipping us to 8th. -
St Mirren v Livingston 11/05/22
Coventry Saint replied to Lola montez's topic in Scottish Premiership General Chatter
Yeah, it really did. Sadly, Ethan not getting booked fucked one coupon, and Celtic the other. Bloody mug's game. -
St Mirren v Livingston 11/05/22
Coventry Saint replied to Lola montez's topic in Scottish Premiership General Chatter
Fair enough, but Ethan's still getting booked -
St Mirren v Livingston 11/05/22
Coventry Saint replied to Lola montez's topic in Scottish Premiership General Chatter
Looks like a 4-3-3 to me. Interesting. I've stuck a few quid on draw/Erhahon to get booked at 10/1. -
Good shout about the strikers, I'd temporarily forgotten those lads. I'd be happy running with them as the options. Brophy is injury prone, and there's an outside chance we could be losing Greive to the World Cup, so we'll need plenty cover. The 3-5-2 is fine if we can make it work, which means Kiltie playing, and a proper RWB. They're hard to find, as we have discovered. 3-5-2 would be great news for some of those players you've mentioned, but not so much for Jay Henderson. I think the main thing in manager's mind will be building some flexibility into the squad.
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Assuming we go with four strikers in the squad, I think you can find room for the Main we saw on Saturday. He's clearly a confidence player and he was very good. Recruitment will depend heavily on how Robbo wants to shape us up. We need more wide players if he's going for a 4-3-3, though Greive could be one of those. Either way, we'll certainly be bringing in at least one striker and one winger/wide forward, but it's safe to say Main will be in the picture too. I think our shopping list will look like this: Striker; Winger/WF with pace, please; One further midfielder (assuming O'Hara and Baccus stories are true - that would leave us perming three from Kiltie, Baccus, O'Hara, Reid + new person); Possibly a right back if Robinson decides he doesn't want Fraser as first choice; GK - assuming it's Carson. Maybe a surprise additional attacking mid to give Kiltie competition.
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All things Dundee FC
Coventry Saint replied to Mr Gandosaur's topic in Scottish Premiership General Chatter
I can see Ross going for it, and he'd be a hell of an appointment for Dundee. Obviously being back in the Championship wasn't part of Operation Become Scotland Manager, but he's going to have to rebuild his rep. His stock was never higher than when he won the title with us, so that will be appealing. Plus, your squad is already riddled with ex-St Mirren players, so that'll save him a job.