renton Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 I wonder if the club is expecting any movement for Bowie in this window. Unless their was a loan back agreement in place we could suddenly find ourselves down Gullan, Bowie and Allan (presumably with some money for Bowie). Imagine going into February with only Baird, Anderson and Smith... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydog Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 50 minutes ago, renton said: I wonder if the club is expecting any movement for Bowie in this window. Unless their was a loan back agreement in place we could suddenly find ourselves down Gullan, Bowie and Allan (presumably with some money for Bowie). Imagine going into February with only Baird, Anderson and Smith... Alternatively imagine going into Feb with a deal done for Bowie (but retained until May), a new proven goalscorer and Allan still to come back before seasons end. Come on Rent's try looking at the half full glass and not the half empty one. Personally I don't see Bowie going anywhere in this window but I do reckon we will see Gullan back and a striker coming in, also we may as well speculate on Allan coming back in as not as nobody knows what the score with him is. I know we aren't the luckiest of outfits but I don't think we will arrive looking down the barrel February with a negative triple whammy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGuigan1978 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Ross Callachan joining Dundee on loan. Hope McGlynn has a plan B lined up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 51 minutes ago, McGuigan1978 said: Ross Callachan joining Dundee on loan. Hope McGlynn has a plan B lined up. Wasn’t our answer anyway. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 Ross Callachan joining Dundee on loan. Hope McGlynn has a plan B lined up. Gutted. I really thought he was coming back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaithTheRover Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Our midfield is our best aspect, two midfields that get forward and create, and another that can control the tempo against the vast majority of teams we will face.McGlynn had the defence spot on, but injuries to S. Anderson and Michael Miller, whilst our other centre halves love a red card. I honestly feel like we could re-employ the 5 (or 3?) at the back system, with McKay or a certain French tank taking up the centre role. About Mendy, oh my god. I’ve seen Kelty play 3 times this season, and what a physical presence he has (worth noting, a way lower standard compared to this.), but I genuinely think he could be handy. He’s incredibly composed, his English is improving game-by-game and I’ve yet to see him lose an arial battle. If McGlynn and Smith are still wary of throwing in the deep-end, and the rumours of a Kelty return are true, then I see no other option than to terminate Anderson’s loan (if that’s even possible) and to try and find another loanee centre-back.And about our attack, unless Bowie learns how to use his strength and header a ball, and Baird will suddenly start hitting his Forfar form, we need Gullan back. There’s no going around that. We won’t win a title without a goal-scorer, or a competent defence. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hottoddy22 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Wasn’t our answer anyway.Not needing a midfielder, it’s a striker we are needing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Algorithms Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Comfortable with Tait in midfield tbh. He's earned his spot recently. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 8 hours ago, McGuigan1978 said: Ross Callachan joining Dundee on loan. Hope McGlynn has a plan B lined up. Were we in for him? Its forward options were desperately needing, not midfielders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) It is a shame that it hasn't worked for Callachan in the Premier League. It was always going to be a massive jump from League One for him, though. Still bitter we sold him when we did. We wouldn't still be in this dump if we'd kept him the season. Edited January 16, 2020 by Michael W 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastie Russell Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Michael W said: It is a shame that it hasn't worked for Callachan in the Premier League. It was always going to be a massive jump from League One for him, though. Still bitter we sold him when we did. We wouldn't still be in this dump if we'd kept him the season. Agree pivotal point in that season, we sold Rosco, and Ayr signed Shankland 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baillieinleeds Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 It would’ve been utter lunacy for Callachan coming back. Anyway the midfield we have already pose a threat going forward. It’s defensive and forward players we need. I have supreme confidence that Tait will finish the season in the first team. What’s the script with our signing targets if any? Will it be loans or a permanent signing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilted John Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Mcglynn mentioned that it was permanent signings we were in for. However that’s not to say if he doesn’t get his targets that he won’t look at the loan market I’m sure. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Jilted John said: Mcglynn mentioned that it was permanent signings we were in for. However that’s not to say if he doesn’t get his targets that he won’t look at the loan market I’m sure. No so easy to get decent permanent signings in January as we've found out with our annual squad rotation being held then. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydog Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 35 minutes ago, Jilted John said: Mcglynn mentioned that it was permanent signings we were in for. However that’s not to say if he doesn’t get his targets that he won’t look at the loan market I’m sure. The problem being I think that 2 of the main targets have been taken the table. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverarover Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 8 hours ago, RaithTheRover said: Our midfield is our best aspect, two midfields that get forward and create, and another that can control the tempo against the vast majority of teams we will face. McGlynn had the defence spot on, but injuries to S. Anderson and Michael Miller, whilst our other centre halves love a red card. I honestly feel like we could re-employ the 5 (or 3?) at the back system, with McKay or a certain French tank taking up the centre role. About Mendy, oh my god. I’ve seen Kelty play 3 times this season, and what a physical presence he has (worth noting, a way lower standard compared to this.), but I genuinely think he could be handy. He’s incredibly composed, his English is improving game-by-game and I’ve yet to see him lose an arial battle. If McGlynn and Smith are still wary of throwing in the deep-end, and the rumours of a Kelty return are true, then I see no other option than to terminate Anderson’s loan (if that’s even possible) and to try and find another loanee centre-back. And about our attack, unless Bowie learns how to use his strength and header a ball, and Baird will suddenly start hitting his Forfar form, we need Gullan back. There’s no going around that. We won’t win a title without a goal-scorer, or a competent defence. Imo put Mendy in on Saturday unless he is cup tied and see how he fairs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverarover Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, RaithTheRover said: Our midfield is our best aspect, two midfields that get forward and create, and another that can control the tempo against the vast majority of teams we will face. McGlynn had the defence spot on, but injuries to S. Anderson and Michael Miller, whilst our other centre halves love a red card. I honestly feel like we could re-employ the 5 (or 3?) at the back system, with McKay or a certain French tank taking up the centre role. About Mendy, oh my god. I’ve seen Kelty play 3 times this season, and what a physical presence he has (worth noting, a way lower standard compared to this.), but I genuinely think he could be handy. He’s incredibly composed, his English is improving game-by-game and I’ve yet to see him lose an arial battle. If McGlynn and Smith are still wary of throwing in the deep-end, and the rumours of a Kelty return are true, then I see no other option than to terminate Anderson’s loan (if that’s even possible) and to try and find another loanee centre-back. And about our attack, unless Bowie learns how to use his strength and header a ball, and Baird will suddenly start hitting his Forfar form, we need Gullan back. There’s no going around that. We won’t win a title without a goal-scorer, or a competent defence. Without looking into it too much with the rules on players returning from Loam spells. We are only allowed 5 loan players a season and 4 at any one time. Will Gullan if returns to Hibs for a week or so constitute a new loan agreement ? With Him as a potential two , Anderson , Munro , we ain't we ain't got much we can bring in on loan. 1 hour ago, Jilted John said: Mcglynn mentioned that it was permanent signings we were in for. However that’s not to say if he doesn’t get his targets that he won’t look at the loan market I’m sure. Edited January 16, 2020 by foreverarover 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 41 minutes ago, Scottydog said: The problem being I think that 2 of the main targets have been taken the table. Do we really think Cal was a target? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRFC1989 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Imo put Mendy in on Saturday unless he is cup tied and see how he fairs. For him to fail against higher league opposition and fans to inevitably get the pitchforks out and we’re back to square one? stick him in against reasonable opposition and build his confidence at this level in my opinion 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R.FC Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 McKay, Bene and Davo have all been fine this season (when not suspended) I’m not seeing the rush to get Mendy back in the team just to see if he’s any good yet. McGlynn sees him in training so will have a good idea of the level he’s currently at. If he’s improved he may get his chance eventually but if McGlynn still doesn’t think he’s ready why take an unnecessary risk? As said above Saturday is against Premier League opposition where we will likely lose by a couple regardless who plays. If we lose 4 or 5 his confidence is permanently ruined. After that we have Montrose and Airdrie, two massive games, no chance I would be gambling by throwing him into that if we don’t have to. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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