RaithRyan Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Really, really underwhelmed with the signings so far. Like the McCord signing, Megginson potential I suppose and Benedictus half decent although we may have let go better. So far a bit meh, hopefully there's far more up Ray's sleeve in terms of signings. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Minertaur Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Tosnhey is an excellent signing for Raith. He impressed me in the few games I saw him play. Can play at right back as well as centre back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardy Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Lets face it, I'd be more worried if we retained the whole back line. We were Shite at the back for long spells last season. Improved when McGurn was in goal.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 As an aside, I know that McKinnon has said that he's broadly looking at a younger squad, but we weren't exactly awash with geezers last season. Fox, Moon, Elliot and Conroy have left and taken most of the experience in the squad with them. If you discount the goalkeepers, and Laurie Ellis, the elder statesman of the team is Grant Anderson, who's 28. I'm not trying to be negative, and I'm fully aware there's plenty time left for squad building, but I'd be more comfortable with a couple of regular starters who've been around the block a few times. Also, I'd still like an outlandish marquee signing, even if he's going to be injured half the time and cost a fortune. Excite me, damnit! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) Really, really underwhelmed with the signings so far. Like the McCord signing, Megginson potential I suppose and Benedictus half decent although we may have let go better. So far a bit meh, hopefully there's far more up Ray's sleeve in terms of signings. Well it's 9 out (if we now include Watson as 'out' and 5 in: McCord, Megginson, Petrie, Benedictus and Toshney. Defence looks largely sorted, centre of midfield has Callachan, McCord, Petrie and Mathews, so maybe another guy in there, another guy who can play out wide to complement Megginson and Anderson and some competition for Vaughan and Stewart. Edited June 11, 2015 by renton 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 As an aside, I know that McKinnon has said that he's broadly looking at a younger squad, but we weren't exactly awash with geezers last season. Fox, Moon, Elliot and Conroy have left and taken most of the experience in the squad with them. If you discount the goalkeepers, and Laurie Ellis, the elder statesman of the team is Grant Anderson, who's 28. I'm not trying to be negative, and I'm fully aware there's plenty time left for squad building, but I'd be more comfortable with a couple of regular starters who've been around the block a few times. Also, I'd still like an outlandish marquee signing, even if he's going to be injured half the time and cost a fortune. Excite me, damnit! In fairness, despite their relative youth, guys like McCord, Megginson and Benedictus have been round the block at least a couple of times by now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaithRyan Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Well it's 9 out (if we now include Watson as 'out' and 5 in: McCord, Megginson, Petrie, Benedictus and Toshney. Defence looks largely sorted, centre of midfield has Callachan, McCord, Petrie and Mathews, so maybe another guy in there, another guy who can play out wide to complement Megginson and Anderson and some competition for Vaughan and Stewart. Yeah would agree the defence is looking sewn up with, especially with Petrie being versatile and can play at the back too it looks like we'll cover all bases. Be interesting to see what sort of wages these guys so far will be on, coming from where they have may suggest that they could be on lower wages than what our big earners were on last season? Maybe free up some funds for a more marquee name or two. Also the Wighton deal is still a possibility so it will be interesting to see his next moves. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ding Dang Doo Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 We are never going to be able to sign the best players in this league. Anyone proven at this level is likely to go to Hibs or St Mirren or to a Premiership side. Look at the QOTS...how many of their top players from last season have they lost already? We have to look at who are the best players available from teams around and below us. Look at players who are part-time and who can and want to make the step up. As has been said last season our defence and centre midfield were shocking. We have to take gambles at this level at players. We're covered at left and right back now and centre back we have Benedictus, Toshney, Barr and Bates. If Watson signs up then great, if not I still think we could do with some extra cover or is there another youth player who could step up? Centre midfield we have Petrie, McCord, Callachan and Matthews. Still very light in my opinion and really could do with an experienced player in there just to shore things up and to give guidance to the youngsters. We only have 1 right and 1 left winger as well so again need something else there. We have to remember as well than McKinnon will likely turn to our youth set-up far more than his predecessor's ever did. But with Anderson being the most experienced, and then Thomson and Stewart, 1 or 2 players with a bit more experience is a no-brainer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Lets face it, I'd be more worried if we retained the whole back line. We were Shite at the back for long spells last season. Improved when McGurn was in goal.... Agreed with this. Individually none of McKeown, Watson, Hill, Barr or Thomson had poor seasons. In McKeown and Watson's case at least after Perry left. But we were still chronic at the back. Diabolical. Wholesale change seems harsh but I think it was needed. I do agree the signings have been generally underwhelming but then last season's seemed good and that got us nowhere. Would still like to see a 'big lad' come in up front, and if Wighton signs too just how far off are we? Maybe one CM and another winger? Most of the guys that have come in should be hungry, something last season's side weren't. Hopefully it proves to be the case. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Tade was released from Stranraer. Very mixed reviews when we signed him. Brian Graham was signed from Morton. Morton fans didn't rate him much! Every signings a risk at this level. Your general point stands, of course, but Tade did pretty well at Stranraer, earned himself a move from there to (then first-division) Clyde, and was let go by Clyde only because they paid off all their full-timers, contracts or not, when they hit the buffers financially. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 It looks better from a distance than close up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojito Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Not sure why but I absolutely love that new strip!! Looks fantastic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALDERON Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Let's face it. Young hungry average players is a step up from some of last seasons fucking keech. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojito Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 As for the new signings, I'm happy to give the guys a chance to come out and play. Even at their best last season, parts of our team looked distinctly average, so I'm relatively happy to let the likes of Watson and hill move on. Let's try something new. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistle Blower Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 My guess would be someone young with a connection to football in the north east..... I was at a couple of parties in Dundee with Raymondo in the early 90's. Standing by the phone waiting on my contract offer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 That looks like a 'proper' Raith kit, actually looks quite nice. Raith playing in white was just odd. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) As an aside, I know that McKinnon has said that he's broadly looking at a younger squad, but we weren't exactly awash with geezers last season. Fox, Moon, Elliot and Conroy have left and taken most of the experience in the squad with them. If you discount the goalkeepers, and Laurie Ellis, the elder statesman of the team is Grant Anderson, who's 28. I'm not trying to be negative, and I'm fully aware there's plenty time left for squad building, but I'd be more comfortable with a couple of regular starters who've been around the block a few times. Also, I'd still like an outlandish marquee signing, even if he's going to be injured half the time and cost a fortune. Excite me, damnit! Barr must be in his late 20s as well.And that kit must be our worst for at least 10 years. Edited June 11, 2015 by Martin Nelson 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumswall Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 That looks like a 'proper' Raith kit, actually looks quite nice. Raith playing in white was just odd. As is a dunfermline fan in the championship forum 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Barr must be in his late 20s as well. And that kit must be our worst for at least 10 years. Barr and Thomson are a year or two younger than Anderson is. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith_Rasta Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) New, strip has grown on me. also McKinnon said on the Raith TV stripe, launch that there is to be a defender signing the morn, that will provide cover and experience Edited June 11, 2015 by Raith_Rasta 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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