Durnford Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 5 hours ago, ATLIS said: Is our summer strategy going to be going around signing African players from around the world? If so, I’m actually on board. Could be interesting if nothing else. Sangare brought some decent level of hype from Liberians - more than I thought it would. My main concern about signing African internationals is they often need to be released for a month or more for the African Cup of Nations half way through the season. Its not too bad if its just one player but, if you end up with three or four, it can have a decisive impact on your campaign. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLIS Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 18 minutes ago, Durnford said: My main concern about signing African internationals is they often need to be released for a month or more for the African Cup of Nations half way through the season. Its not too bad if its just one player but, if you end up with three or four, it can have a decisive impact on your campaign. If they qualify that is, I don't think Liberia qualified and I don't think Teto is a full RSA international 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy.1995 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Still would rather have them than not.One or two were decent for us,Lawson Menga etc imo.Just good to see that we're working on reinforcements for the coming campaign. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durnford Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 26 minutes ago, Troy.1995 said: Still would rather have them than not.One or two were decent for us,Lawson Menga etc imo.Just good to see that we're working on reinforcements for the coming campaign. One of those guys returned injured didn't they. Given our budget I think its a good deal but just remembering there's a cost. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durnford Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Durnford said: One of those guys returned injured didn't they. Given our budget I think its a good deal but just remembering there's a cost. Just checked - it looks like AFCON is now every two years? Looks like the next one is 2025? EDIT - if I wasn't confused enough already it looks like the 2023 tournament is scheduled for 13 January – 11 February 2024 Edited June 27 by Durnford 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey socks Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 See that we have decided to categorise our home games dependant on the opposition. We've operated a flat rate of £25 for an adult irrespective of the opposition but needs must , I suppose, when it comes to increasing funding. I'm all for taking £30 from the Glasgow pair but anyone think that 20% increase could put off walk up home fans ? Any views? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy.1995 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 I appreciate times are tough.Just wish some of those walk up home fans would get season tickets thus boosting our fanbase all year round,not just for the so called big games.Would have to look but I suspect we're the cheapest in the division. . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLIS Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 1 hour ago, Monkey socks said: See that we have decided to categorise our home games dependant on the opposition. We've operated a flat rate of £25 for an adult irrespective of the opposition but needs must , I suppose, when it comes to increasing funding. I'm all for taking £30 from the Glasgow pair but anyone think that 20% increase could put off walk up home fans ? Any views? It's been that way since we came up, it's not a new thing. There hasn't been a flat rate prior. It's always been Cat A (Rangers/Celtic), Cat B (Hearts/Hibs/Aberdeen) and Cat C (The rest). Might be off with a few teams in the categories 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey socks Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Sorry, walk up prices last season were £25 Adult, £17 Concession,for all games and, I believe, the season before. Source - Official Club Site 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiviLion Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Another signing, right back this time 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wrong Car Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 1 minute ago, LiviLion said: Another signing, right back this time Interesting to see Martindale say he’s still looking for a RB and attacking options, seems like this is more about squad depth. Looks like that’ll depend on Guthrie, Goncalves etc leaving first The comments about him playing RWB keeps the option of 352 open as well 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLIS Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 100+ appearances at League Two level as well. Seems like he could be a decent signing 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIVIFOREVER Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Good to see signings coming in before the friendly on Sat. looking forward to seeing them play. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 8 hours ago, Durnford said: My main concern about signing African internationals is they often need to be released for a month or more for the African Cup of Nations half way through the season. Its not too bad if its just one player but, if you end up with three or four, it can have a decisive impact on your campaign. Liberia only ever qualified for AfCoN in 96 and 02 because they had George Weah, never before nor since, so Sangare won't be playing in any. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durnford Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 2 hours ago, FreedomFarter said: Liberia only ever qualified for AfCoN in 96 and 02 because they had George Weah, never before nor since, so Sangare won't be playing in any. TBH my comment was more in response to Atlas saying we could be getting a number of players from Africa rather than Sangare in particular; my concern was more that we could lose maybe 25% of he squad at a point during the season. That being said the AFCON seems to be falling more or less during what could be the winter break anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dav nan Gael Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Friendly just announced Queens Park v Livi @Lesser Hampden Monday 10th July/7.45 k.o New ground to tick off 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dav nan Gael Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Friendly just announced Queens Park v Livi @Lesser Hampden 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdinburghLivi Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Dave Black mentioned 2 more friendlies in a recent interview he did. After Queen's Park, there may be one more to be announced. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy.1995 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Plenty of games in the next month or so.Hopefully gets the guys ready for the real challenge ahead,ie the League.Wel have to be ready,thats a givin for sure or be in danger early doors . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiviLion Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 (edited) GK: George, Hamilton LB: Montano, PenriceLCB: Boyes, DevlinRCB: Obileye, de Lucas, ParkesRB: Brandon, Welch-Hayes LCM: Jason Holt, Scott Pittman CDM: Mo Sangare, Sean Kelly, BitsindouRCM: Stephen Kelly, Andrew Shinnie LW: NoubleST: Anderson, Guthrie, GoncalvesRW: Bradley, Bahamboula Is that roughly how we're looking depth-wise? Players in italics we're trying to shift + Nouble likely being sold. Worth noting I haven't really based the left/right side of central midfield or defence on anything concrete. Martindale has mentioned still looking for another RB, but hopefully prioritising an Anderson backup/alternative and someone else who can do a job on the wing. Things look a smidge better when you don't restrict everyone to one position, pretty much everyone last season played on the left or right wing at some point for example. Edited June 29 by LiviLion 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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