Been going too long Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 22 minutes ago, Raith69 said: After listening to the post match interview with Murray, it seems pretty certain that Murray isn't looking to add anyone to the squad in this window. He says that he is happy with the squad and unless something comes up that is too good to miss out on if we can make it happen then we go with what we have. So looks like no new additions which is not a big surprise given our budget and off-field goings on. Not unexpected but still disappointing to hear Murray say it, guess we can look forward to connell at best signing, anyone know why Stanton missed the game? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 Stanton was ill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Been going too long Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Just now, Hank Scorpio said: Stanton was ill. Cheers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Just now, Hank Scorpio said: Stanton was ill. Maybe IM told him he wasn’t going anywhere after all? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 40 minutes ago, Raith69 said: After listening to the post match interview with Murray, it seems pretty certain that Murray isn't looking to add anyone to the squad in this window. He says that he is happy with the squad and unless something comes up that is too good to miss out on if we can make it happen then we go with what we have. So looks like no new additions which is not a big surprise given our budget and off-field goings on. Listened to the interview…concerned when he said “we picked up a couple of injuries today” after starting to talk about being happy with the squad even after losing Conner since Tom came back. It sounded to me like he was referring to Ngwenya (whom he said is awaiting a scan and liaison with Aberdeen) and possibly another defender? Anyone see who could be the second knock? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, TxRover said: Listened to the interview…concerned when he said “we picked up a couple of injuries today” after starting to talk about being happy with the squad even after losing Conner since Tom came back. It sounded to me like he was referring to Ngwenya (whom he said is awaiting a scan and liaison with Aberdeen) and possibly another defender? Anyone see who could be the second knock? Gullan limped off with a calf issue. It happened on the run off at the side of the pitch as he was trying to stop himself before the boards. Edited January 2, 2023 by Hank Scorpio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Gullan can't seem to play two matches in a row without picking up an injury. He's having a nightmare time of it this season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brashy's Boots Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Strikers are all about goals, says Davie in that interview. Well, that counts out Connell, McBride and comedy John. I'm scunnered to hear we're not actively looking to bolster attack because whilst I like him and he scored today, we know Gullan won't suddenly catch fire and hit another 10. I get that money is tight, but we're pissing it away on players who can't score goals. Few are likely to be targets for anyone else so there seems to be two chances of moving them on - slim and none - and slim is outta town. Paying out their contracts might not make sense either, when we don't know their value. It seems a shoe-in that Connell will be signed. Without a club, he'll be cheap and IM seems to rate him. For me, his good games can be counted on one hand and if Davie is right, he's no striker. So I fear we're stuck with what we have. Lewis isn't fit enough (no criticism there), Gullan will get a few and the rest will be from the usual suspects, ie Connolly, Stanton (If he stays) or the occasional defender. Play-offs (the good ones)? Not a chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 10 minutes ago, Brashy's Boots said: Strikers are all about goals, says Davie in that interview. Well, that counts out Connell, McBride and comedy John. I'm scunnered to hear we're not actively looking to bolster attack because whilst I like him and he scored today, we know Gullan won't suddenly catch fire and hit another 10. I get that money is tight, but we're pissing it away on players who can't score goals. Few are likely to be targets for anyone else so there seems to be two chances of moving them on - slim and none - and slim is outta town. Paying out their contracts might not make sense either, when we don't know their value. It seems a shoe-in that Connell will be signed. Without a club, he'll be cheap and IM seems to rate him. For me, his good games can be counted on one hand and if Davie is right, he's no striker. So I fear we're stuck with what we have. Lewis isn't fit enough (no criticism there), Gullan will get a few and the rest will be from the usual suspects, ie Connolly, Stanton (If he stays) or the occasional defender. Play-offs (the good ones)? Not a chance. I took from the interview that unless we’re gift wrapped a striker, it’s “run with what you brung”. Gullan might catch fire, but it would be in the way of hurting himself, the lad seems destined to never be fit. On the good news front, any combination of Lang, Dick and Nolan seems a winner at CB, although we haven’t really seen Dick and Nolan, and both tend to favor playing on the left, I believe. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specky Ginger Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 2 hours ago, CALDERON said: We've had 31 more shots on target than Morton, and scored less goals. I think the Queen's Park home game will probably account for about 22 of these extra shots on target. That game was freaky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALDERON Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Strange, as the Courier suggested Murray was looking at "loans and out of contract players" Could be that he's keeping things coy after hinting at deals in the Summer that ended up falling through. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brashy's Boots Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, CALDERON said: Strange, as the Courier suggested Murray was looking at "loans and out of contract players" Could be that he's keeping things coy after hinting at deals in the Summer that ended up falling through. I hope so, although Connell is currently a loan and will soon be an out of contract player.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baillieinleeds Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 2 hours ago, TxRover said: Agree, but they still absolutely launched out of the gate before Ben did his nut. Just saying, other teams are already finding action, and we’re in silence, just makes me think IM has nothing to do this window, perhaps because he’s got no money? ….or a clue about strengthening a team. Just saying!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baillieinleeds Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 30 minutes ago, Brashy's Boots said: I hope so, although Connell is currently a loan and will soon be an out of contract player.... So what, why do we have to go for a non goal scoring “striker” is it the “it’s not about winning” mentality we have to put up with?? But instead of trying to troll me, answer the question? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brashy's Boots Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 1 minute ago, baillieinleeds said: So what, why do we have to go for a non goal scoring “striker” is it the “it’s not about winning” mentality we have to put up with?? But instead of trying to troll me, answer the question? I'll happily answer the question. I don't want us to sign Connell. I thought that was relatively clear from my 2 previous posts, especially the earlier one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALDERON Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 9 minutes ago, baillieinleeds said: So what, why do we have to go for a non goal scoring “striker” is it the “it’s not about winning” mentality we have to put up with?? But instead of trying to troll me, answer the question? You must be absolutely raging at that win today. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baillieinleeds Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) 25 minutes ago, CALDERON said: You must be absolutely raging at that win today. Not at all. But your literal tears are delicious. If you think Connell is the answer then bash on. hardly a convincing win against the WORST team in the league however. Edited January 2, 2023 by baillieinleeds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 If everyone could stop quoting that nuclear weapon, that’d be great. Ta. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baillieinleeds Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, Hank Scorpio said: If everyone could stop quoting that nuclear weapon, that’d be great. Ta. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALDERON Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 5 minutes ago, baillieinleeds said: Not at all. But your literal tears are delicious. If you think Connell is the answer then bash on. I have absolutely never said that, quite the opposite. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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