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6 minutes ago, par-adise said:
Absolutely. Having seen all of the other teams now I'm pretty sure if we'd had a "normal" season injury wise we'd be looking at 4th comfortably. I have a bit of a soft spot for this Airdrie side and McCabe and they have a great chance on Saturday to pull away from 5th and below, but at the end of the day they aren't much improved from the side we finished miles ahead last season.
Tbf you are a decent side after seeing playing 5 times this season apart from the pumping in the Scottish cup all games have been tight, but the only difference is you lot are toothless in attack.
Wighton I don’t rate at all see nothing what he does, Jakubiak is quick and causes problems, nae end product, McCann is a good player, still young and will improve he’s a real talent, O’Halloran looks done and Todd is still young…
Defensively you’re sound when everyone is fit midfield without Hamilton and that Otoo, Chalmers is awful imo, Allan I don’t know too much about, Summers and Moffat look good but are more of AMs, Mehmet liability imo should try get an upgrade on him but generally you do have a decent squad.
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31 minutes ago, third lanark said:
Yeah might well be the case he has decided to opt for Raith mate and you are just waiting to announce it. You will definitely be getting a very good defender.
Given Dunfermlines need for a CB as well then I would be surprised if they weren’t in for OReilly earlier this week as well
Maybe the O’Reilly signing was a Neilson replacement? If he does go back to hearts both play Left side (I think) so maybe you’d be looking at someone else to play that side?
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1 hour ago, CallumPar said:
When Potter was here, he was very popular with the players. His spell as manager was obviously really poor, but the players all absolutely loved him and I do believe they all genuinely wanted to do well for him.
When he left for Sunderland, I know the players were all really sad to see him go. I honestly have a lot of time for Potter. He did a lot for the club and even played through injury during admin times, to try and talk the kids through the games. In other games, he was named as a sub and would stand behind the goals (where players warm up), organising the young defenders.
Rovers players that Potter was involved with at Dunfermline would include: Ross Millen, Shaun Byrne, Callum Smith. Not sure if Aidan Connolly maybe played for a very brief spell while Potter was still a coach as well. Andy Barrowman was also one of Potter’s first signings as manager. Lee Ashcroft would be another one that worked with Potter at Dunfermline when he signs. I’d imagine Gullan, Dabrowski and Stanton possibly worked with him at Hibs too?
Well Dabrowski was at Hibs for 8 years before the summer and I think Gullan was as there at the same time, Stanton was there over 10 year ago when Murray was still playing….
but going back to potter I think he’s a good DOF with his talent ID and structuring football operations and I’ve also heard he’s a very good coach and players are always wanting learn off him even my wee cousin is part of the community foundation and potter sometimes takes sessions and gives the young ones advice and so they the fundamentals…. where’s as I don’t think he’s got the tactical stuff to be a manager
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9 minutes ago, The Toun Clock said:
Weird one, before Ashcroft left I couldn't have cared less. Was glad to see the back of him and that kinda era of player at the club. He went to Dundee and really kicked on but has now found himself out of things again. Now, I'm seeing him and some sort of Messiah! For me, I want a Bene type. If he's going to be out until March then I want someone experienced in the defence. If we can't get Ashcroft then that's okay, but I'd rather him than an untested player at the moment. Still, anyone would be good about now.
I think the Bene type is rare in this window unless you find some gem from down south that’s similar the CB market is a very tough one we got 2 good CBs in Murray and Watson at the right time but apart from that your struggling really
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19 minutes ago, third lanark said:
We are going to need a replacement for Neilson when he returns to Hearts
Unless you’re able to convince Ashcroft to change his mind…. as others I’ve heard it’s he wants to come here/ I’m surprised he’s not away to Dunfermline as they’re in dire need of CHs
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IF a ch comes in and that’s a big IF does anyone else think Murray might be changing and going with a 3 at the back? for example if we sign Ashcroft then where does that leave Watson? As both play the same side of the defence be interesting too see anyway
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3 minutes ago, Ex Machina said:
It's three from any one club. Provided we get Ashcroft, we'd be permitted one further player from Dundee.
You are correct on five overall loans allowed at one time though.
Ah the first part I thought you were only allowed 3 loans from a division above I didn’t realise it was from the same team
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21 minutes ago, Raithie said:
Excellent
Aye so if Lee Ashcroft does come then that’s Byrne, Ashcroft and Turner within the 3 loan allocation slots from a league above but I think your allowed 5 loans total but I could be wrong in that though
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11 hours ago, The Toun Clock said:
I would say I was definitely in the “not got enough” camp in the summer. We didn’t address the lack of goals in the team. I have to say, with no injuries I’m fairly content with our squad/quality. Not a title winning (championship) squad but definitely one that can compete. However, so many injuries to so many key, guaranteed starting players has really impacted us.
I think we might get 2/3 in. Two defenders or a defender and midfielder soon, then possibly another later in the window. Realistically, if we had everyone fit I’d like a new goalie and a proper striker. Unfortunately we just need a bit of depth. Wouldn’t be shocked if as good as it got for us was some Old Firm B team loans.
Just noticed Scott Burns posted an article about Dundee wanting defensive cover before allowing Ashcroft on loan. Sounds like Pars, Raith, ICT & Thistle all interested.
I very much doubt partick needs him now since they have Muirhead, Neilson, O’Reilly and that Williams, plus Inverness signed that Carragher so realistically I think it’s between the 2 of us for Ashcroft and if the rumours are to be believed he’s coming our way
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1 minute ago, Cardle is Magic said:
Turner is a good player but seems to cause problems in the dressing room everywhere he goes.
If he performs on the park though I’m sure teammates and fans will be happy enough with him.
I doubt he’ll cause problems here, he’s worked under Murray before so he knows him well, plus our recruitment team would do thorough research into whoever’s coming in and if he was a problem I don’t think we would’ve signed him
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16 minutes ago, MICMAC said:
Will Byrne and Turner be allowed to play in the Scottish cup, that is the question. Great signing even if they aren't.
Didn't I read somewhere that Stanton was out for 6-8 weeks?
Turner most likely and Shaun Byrne will if Dundee have no intention to recall as that clause supposedly runs out next week
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3 minutes ago, Dalgety Rover said:
Signing at 5:30.
Bets on Andy Halliday?
Kyle Turner
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21 minutes ago, Raithie said:
Anyone seen the film Turner & Hooch? great film.
No but I have seen a film called Mr Turner though
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8 minutes ago, Dalgety Rover said:
I can’t be the only one that thinks we can do a lot better than Ross Millen and Liam Dick.
The next point I want to make regarding Ross Matthews is that Ian Murray is not keen on him*, and that I can’t see him offering him anything unless Matthews comes back into the team and makes the position his in the absence of Stanton.
*please take that with a pinch of salt, as this is information that came from a drunken family member who happens to know Ross
Nah I thinks it a load of Bs because Matthews wouldn’t say the gaffer isn’t keen on him to someone, and I very much doubt Murray would say to Matthews “aye Ross I’m no keen on ye, so nothings getting offered” he made him captain and I don’t think it’ll go down well with supporters if he just doesn’t offer him anything at all
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Just now, Dalgety Rover said:
If I was Ian Murray I’m offering Vaughan and Easton a blank sheet of paper and letting right whatever numbers they want on it. Two players with ridiculous levels of technically ability that should be no where near Stark’s Park.
Aye that’s true, but I’m saying out of the 2 Vaughan is more likely to stay because don’t think any other club will take a gamble on him because of his previous injury record especially long term
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15 minutes ago, chris1883 said:
can also pretty much guarantee the agents of many of our higher performing teams will be scouting about looking for deals for next season. I mean, if the likes of the Motherwell's, Kilmarnock's etc. offer players pre-contract agreements, they will be seriously looking at them and could you blame them for not looking at them. You also have the issue of the likes of Vaughn and Easton - I would love to see them on multi-year deals... but right now, how would you budget for these? Do you base it on going up? Strangely, I feel that these problems would be a lot less problematic if we were second or third!
Out of the 2 players you’ve mentioned Vaughan would be the one likely to stay I don’t think anyone else would take a risk on him because of his injury past especially on a long term deal
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20 minutes ago, third lanark said:
Not sure where you are getting your information from but both ourselves and Queens Park have given several 3 year deals out to players this season. We also gave out 2.5 year contract to a player mid season
I wasn’t specifically saying you or QP is said some other clubs if they were to give out deals to players normally do 1/1.5/2 years apart from this year it’s rare to see 3 year deals for this division especially for someone who is close to 30 but you never know
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On 09/01/2024 at 12:31, Nat Weederburn said:
That account just throws things at the wall and hopes it sticks, then deletes incorrect tweets. Sure they said in the summer that Steven Fletcher to us was a done deal too.
They have also now deleted the tweet linking Hogarth to us since Dumbarton are signing him.
On that note, I don't really see the benefit of signing another goalkeeper in January, I'd rather spend that wage on defenders/strikers to improve the team itself. Praying we have at least a couple signings lined up this week, but preparing for disappointment.
That account also has us linked with Andy Halliday ( I don’t believe this for a second btw) same with the Dom Thomas stuff but until like a Scott Burns/Craig Cairns courier or the FFP has an exclusive saying they’re signing then I’m believing nothing what I’m seeing just now
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16 minutes ago, bagpuss said:
I'd hope that with his Fife connections and how much he appears to be enjoying his time with us if a good enough contract is put in front of him he'll sign.
I’ve got a feeling we might put a 3 year deal on the table for him as other clubs seem to only give out 1/1.5/2 year deals at this level and we’ve done it this season with Hamilton and Mullin so it is a possibility
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13 minutes ago, Double Jack D said:
I'm sure there are offers/discussions with those we want to keep.
I don't think we should get too hung up on actual contract extensions though. Currently it's far from clear which league we will be in next season therefore there may be players we don't want to commit, or commit long term to, should we actually attain promotion. Similarly, there are players who are likely to receive offers from us and other teams at levels around or above us given some of our performances this season. I wouldn't anticipate many contract extensions, or PCAs being agreed with other clubs, over the next month or two.
I think we will have definitely offered Vaughan and Easton terms. I can see Easton sitting it out and waiting to see his full options. Vaughan, with his injury history, may be easier to deal with to ensure he has some security.
I would say our priorities at present should be securing as strong a squad as possible, within our budget, to get promoted this season. There is a real opportunity there that existed before Dan O'Reilly came to the club.
I think Easton will likely be off in the summer…. But the 2 priorities have to be Vaughan and Byrne (rumoured partick are now in the Byrne hunt) then I think Matthews will stay….. not really arsed if Liam Dick Stays or Goes/ same with Watson/ Gullan and few others
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4 minutes ago, Hank Scorpio said:
But what?
Never meant to put the but mate
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Apparently partick are in the hunt for Byrne signing a PCA with them as well could just be paper talk
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10 hours ago, Cardle is Magic said:
Going to guess that a few people’s opinions on O’Reilly as a player would have been vastly different right now had he signed on at Raith.
Suddenly a player you were really keen to keep becomes over-hyped.
When both Murray and Watson were fit he drops to 3rd maybe even 4th choice he was a short term fix… as I’ve posted earlier Ian Murray probably didn’t want him in the end or we would’ve got something done weeks ago rather than leave it last minute
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6 minutes ago, Raith Against The Machine said:
We also brought Josh Mullin in based on exactly the same dynamic.
Never know we might offer Vaughan and Easton like a 3 year deal for longer Job security Vaughan would be the most likely to sign out the 2 but those were just 2 examples
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Walking Down The Halbeath Road
in Scottish Championship General Chatter
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The most criminal thing McPake done was for you was throwing Benedictus right back in to the line up in a derby game, it was only gonna go one way for him aye he might say I’m fine to play but it’s the manager should’ve saw it as naw your important sit this one out.
same with us with Big Kev gets injured against Dundee United and before n during the Ayr match and kept playing him I think managers have to do what’s right for the players that crucial to a team if you know what I mean.