LiviLion Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 (edited) As much as I always love a new signing, I'd be much happier if it was a striker we were being linked with. I'd assume it would be Parkes on the way out, think he'd have no problem finding a club in EFL League 2 which could make it easier for us to let him go without a big payout. Saying that, also wouldn't see much point bringing in a 34 year old from Accrington Stanley to replace him unless it's Parkes himself pushing for the move (or someone actively wants to take him). I want the Teto announcement so we can get a shitload of shirts sold to South Africa, only for their facebook comments to turn into hoping we get relegated when he doesn't start every game. Edited July 17, 2023 by LiviLion 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavideFernandezLoveChild Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 1 hour ago, FreedomFarter said: Was that in one of the youtube video interviews or in a print article? I missed it. Edit: In case anyone reads the quote above and panics, the "he" refers to Obileye not Martindale himself! Definitely in one of the Callum Carson articles. Just to clarify, he says he doesn't expect he will be here next year not that he definitely would be gone 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiviLion Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 (edited) https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/livingston-boss-admits-paperwork-delay-30487319 Teto hasn't been allowed into the country, which would explain the hold up in that announcement supposedly Martindale wanted him to play against Whitburn on Friday night and against Carlisle tomorrow, but loving the idea of South Africans wondering wtf this weird Scottish man is saying Quote “We’ve just got to deal with it. I spent an hour on Wednesday night arguing with the South African authorities and then had to change our plans. Not sure if the below would rule out (to an extent) chat of the defender from Accrington Stanley, would be strange that bringing in a striker (which we need) would depend on someone leaving whereas a defender (where we have a good number of bodies) wouldn't. Quote The gaffer admits he’s also looking to add another attacking option, but says that is likely dependant on either Esmael Goncalves or Scott Bitsindou departing the club. Also names one of the trialists as Samson Lawal who is apparently an attacking midfielder, there was already an article that linked him to us but doesn't suggest one way or another if he's getting a contract - just uses him as an excuse of getting someone into the UK without bother. Edited July 17, 2023 by LiviLion 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wrong Car Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 I can’t see the CB signing happening. Parkes was signed as the experienced option, replacing Guthrie (who’d replaced Halkett etc) If Parkes does leave (which makes more sense) we’ve now got Devin as the experienced CB, Obileye in his third year as a Premiership CB and De Lucas who’s fairly experienced Is Boyes out of contract in the summer? If so, that might explain why either him or Parkes will go - punt Parkes to save wages or cash in on Boyes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durnford Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/livingston-boss-admits-paperwork-delay-30487319 Not sure the tourist visa is a particularly good idea. Have heard of people on tourist visas being told to return home before they can apply for a work permit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menga Bus Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 I do enjoy martindale complaining about the budget while having 8 cbs on the books 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiviLion Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Menga Bus said: I do enjoy martindale complaining about the budget while having 8 cbs on the books And here's Michael Nottingham incoming South Africans on Facebook will be going mental when it's not Teto 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLIS Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 How funny would it be if it was Menga. He's changed his picture back to a Livi one on Facebook 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durnford Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 1 minute ago, ATLIS said: How funny would it be if it was Menga. He's changed his picture back to a Livi one on Facebook We've had worse. Thought someone said he was working in a factory now though? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durnford Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 23 minutes ago, LiviLion said: And here's Michael Nottingham incoming South Africans on Facebook will be going mental when it's not Teto Of course the fact that they put the "M" and "N" in bold might be a bit of clue? Marco Negri must be getting on a bit now? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Morgyn Neil is a bold signing 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIVIFOREVER Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, itzdrk said: Morgyn Neil is an old signing FTFY. Edited July 17, 2023 by LIVIFOREVER 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiviLion Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 And there it is Surely see a defender or two head out later in the window 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thruthenight Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Last year too many left backs, this year too many centre backs. It worked last year so I can't be too scathing, but it looks insane from the outside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIVIFOREVER Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, thruthenight said: Last year too many left backs, this year too many centre backs. It worked last year so I can't be too scathing, but it looks insane from the outside. Going to be playing a back 3 by the looks of it right enough, which makes a difference on how many we need. Versatility is always good in a Livi team too, and he can play as a DM. I still think we've only one stick on starter in the back three, Devlin, so hopefully Nottingham is good enough to make that two. Edited July 17, 2023 by LIVIFOREVER 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLIS Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 @RandomGuy. Got a thing for Nottingham at CB? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIVIFOREVER Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 So what are the odds of us playing him as a striker? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wrong Car Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 3 hours ago, The Wrong Car said: I can’t see the CB signing happening. Parkes was signed as the experienced option, replacing Guthrie (who’d replaced Halkett etc) If Parkes does leave (which makes more sense) we’ve now got Devin as the experienced CB, Obileye in his third year as a Premiership CB and De Lucas who’s fairly experienced Is Boyes out of contract in the summer? If so, that might explain why either him or Parkes will go - punt Parkes to save wages or cash in on Boyes. Shows what I know! On the positive, it sounds like he’s essentially Obileye’s cover. Given we’re 3 at the back now that leaves RCB: Devlin/De Lucas CB: Obileye/Nottingham LCB: Boyes/Parkes If Parkes does leave, Sangare and Kelly can still cover LCB On the negative, Martindale’s comments about him at RWB are a bit worrying. I’m still hoping a starting RWB is brought in, even if it pushes Welch - Hayes out on loan. Looking forward to the Aberdeen game where we have a 34 year old, 6”4 RWB, Steven Bradley playing a false 9 and club captain Sean Kelly at CM! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIVIFOREVER Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 9 minutes ago, The Wrong Car said: Shows what I know! On the positive, it sounds like he’s essentially Obileye’s cover. Given we’re 3 at the back now that leaves RCB: Devlin/De Lucas CB: Obileye/Nottingham LCB: Boyes/Parkes If Parkes does leave, Sangare and Kelly can still cover LCB On the negative, Martindale’s comments about him at RWB are a bit worrying. I’m still hoping a starting RWB is brought in, even if it pushes Welch - Hayes out on loan. Looking forward to the Aberdeen game where we have a 34 year old, 6”4 RWB, Steven Bradley playing a false 9 and club captain Sean Kelly at CM! Interesting how we've been switching players into various positions during pre season games, and in our opening Group stage cup game. Montano has played on both wings, so has Brandon. Nottingham looks like he can play in the centre of a back three, or on as a RCB, or even a RWB, or DM. One thing we're crying out for is a settled starting XI though, esp in defence, so not sure having players jumping around in various positions is going to help get us a solid defence. Last season we had the same problem, with not having a settled partnership, and players getting to know instinctively where one another would be. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 42 minutes ago, The Wrong Car said: On the negative, Martindale’s comments about him at RWB are a bit worrying I don't know why Martindale always says new signings can play multiple positions when they can't. The chances of Nottingham playing a position other than centre back for us are slim. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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