mealsonwheels Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Not that long, it's basically what Callachan did when he came into the team. Yeh true actually Renton, true. We might have a good bit of grit in the team. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojito Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 The goalkeeper issue is a weird one, there is no doubting Davie is our number one, however we have been bitten before with G oslkreping issues and have been left scrapping around to bring in cover. We can only imagine that Cuthbert is actively looking for another team or Laidlaw will go on loan, potentially to league 1 with an option to recall and is on very little contract wise. Considering how much is made odour very limited budget, gavin three goalkeepers does seem a bit of a luxury. Pleased with Craigen, looks to add a bit of experience, albeit he is only 24. Feels like we have some good depth in the middle of the park. Will br good for callachan, getting pushed all the way. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DensParkNumber1 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Im hearing that Hilson has signed for queens 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 It's in the Courier. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand 2 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Craigen is a very tidy signing for Raith. It had been rumoured that he might leave since January but what surprised most of us was that he wasn't even offered a contract. I would certainly have been happy to see him stay as he provided good cover and wasn't far away from really challenging to make a starting place his own. He has great technique and is as fit as a butcher's dog. Quite a clever player who will try passes that others might not see which can sometimes get fans on his back for wasting possession. He was quite a polarising figure at Firhill with some too quick to criticise and similarly others too quick to praise him. Will be interesting to see how the Raith fans take to him. In terms of things he can improve on, for an attacking midfielder, he doesn't score anywhere near enough goals and has a tendency to be either extremely powderpuff or totally reluctant to shoot on site. If he could add a consistent supply of goals to his game, he'll be back in the Premier before too long. Nice bloke, too. All the best to him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) We now have three players best played 'just behind the striker' in Craigen, Vaughan and Wighton. And only one actual striker, in Mark Stewart. Seems like a potentially very good signing.. But is he what we need? McKinnon was quoted as saying there's a 'tiny' bit of budget left, and we're short out wide and up front. Megginson to be used as a striker then? Edited June 26, 2015 by Paco 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 We now have three players best played 'just behind the striker' in Craigen, Vaughan and Wighton. And only one actual striker, in Mark Stewart. Seems like a potentially very good signing.. But is he what we need? McKinnon was quoted as saying there's a 'tiny' bit of budget left, and we're short out wide and up front. Megginson to be used as a striker then? Every chance he'll use Wighton in a more advanced role. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baillieinleeds Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I'm so glad we didn't sign Davo as some suggested. I have faith in McKinnon, we are signing some good quality. Craigen is quite unknown so I'm really hoping he hits the ground running. We now look like a team getting away from the tried and trusted and coming up short. For once I'm very positive. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pride of Fife Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 We now have three players best played 'just behind the striker' in Craigen, Vaughan and Wighton. And only one actual striker, in Mark Stewart. Seems like a potentially very good signing.. But is he what we need? McKinnon was quoted as saying there's a 'tiny' bit of budget left, and we're short out wide and up front. Megginson to be used as a striker then? Thought Craigen was more a forward thinking midfielder than a forward who likes to drop deep? Good signing in my book, a midfielder looking to link play and join in with guys in front of him. Mobility, flexability, not words associated with our midfield under GM! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ding Dang Doo Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 What we now seem to have in midfield is pace. Last season whenever Fox and/or Scott played I always worried as it was so easy to get through us. Even when Moon played it looked like his injuries had lost him a yard. I suppose for cover on the right Stewart could always play there as could Callachan in an emergency. On the left we have Petrie and Megginson. It also all depends on what formation we play but I like the youthful and energetic look we have to our squad. I just hope fans give the team time to gel and don't jump on their backs too quickly. Feeling very optimistic! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I still think we will see a striker and winger come into the team, possibly even on loan. Either that or possibly a change in formation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartanjag Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Craigen is a fantastic signing. Sorry to see him go 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brashy's Boots Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Did the new Jags mascot chase him away? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Craigen should be a good signing. He'll be your fittest player and works like f**k. Tidy with the ball and is two-footed (I remember him taking corners with different feet). Need to add more goals though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantene proV Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) I still think we will see a striker and winger come into the team, possibly even on loan. Either that or possibly a change in formation. 4-2-3-1 possibly? I feel the manager might see our 3 forwards and switch between them during the season, either that or drop out Anderson/Meggs for one of them McGurn Thomson-Toshney-Benedictus-McKeown McCord-Rossco Anderson-Craigen-Megginson one from Stewart/Vaughn/Wighton edit - whatever the formation, we're going for fast, nippy link-up play this season. Looking forward to it Edited June 26, 2015 by pantene proV 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheevedawg Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Afternoon fellas. Long time lurker. Just registered not long ago. Really impressed with McKinnons forward thinking. Far too excited for the preseason starting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithie Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Fairly looking forward to seeing the team in action. Whilst the players aren't big name 'wow' signings I'm hopeful they adapt to what McKinnon is trying to instill ie a fast, energetic, hungry group of boys. If they give 100% then that's all you can ask but I'm quietly confident we can have a good season under McKinnon. With the opportunity to bring in another player or two should they be required is handy as well. VERY early days obviously but largely positive vibes around the club which is a bonus. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Algorithms Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I guess we'll see when we face Brechin next week how things are looking. I'm very positive following on from that signing. Very positive words and a lot of Jags surprised he came to us rather than a bigger club. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfield Shield Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 4-2-3-1 possibly? I feel the manager might see our 3 forwards and switch between them during the season, either that or drop out Anderson/Meggs for one of them McGurn Thomson-Toshney-Benedictus-McKeown McCord-Rossco Anderson-Craigen-Megginson one from Stewart/Vaughn/Wighton Wouldn't be too sure about Anderson, Ray told him he could look for a new club. edit - whatever the formation, we're going for fast, nippy link-up play this season. Looking forward to it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantene proV Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 4-2-3-1 possibly? I feel the manager might see our 3 forwards and switch between them during the season, either that or drop out Anderson/Meggs for one of them McGurn Thomson-Toshney-Benedictus-McKeown McCord-Rossco Anderson-Craigen-Megginson one from Stewart/Vaughn/Wighton Wouldn't be too sure about Anderson, Ray told him he could look for a new club. edit - whatever the formation, we're going for fast, nippy link-up play this season. Looking forward to it Really? Didn't know that. Shame if true 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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