Michael W Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Unless we suffer another meltdown of form, Murray deserves to be in charge next season. We're more or less where we all expected, although there is that tinge of disappointment we didn't make a better challenge for the playoffs. The main concern is hanging on to our better players. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) I've always felt one of Murray's strengths was his ability to sign up good players. The last two seasons have seen an element of excitement with who we were bringing in (for me anyway) but for whatever reason it's taken til now to see them playing to an ability we know they are capable of. Certainly on paper I felt our squad(s) over the last two seasons would have been more than capable of getting a top 4 place but hey ho. Maybe Malpas might work with Murray to re-sign mandatory players whilst seeking out decent replacements.I have to admit I was completely bemused by the reaction to us signing Cowdenbeath's left back last close season. I still don't see what all the fuss is about McKeown (sp?).I was pleased we got Cardle, after seeing him play well for the Pars and I was pleased we signed Elliot. Cardle was every bit the frustrating player the Pars fans told us he'd be and although Elliot started brilliantly for us, he's now become a bit of a comedy figure. So, i'm maybe not the best judge of a player. Oh, I was excited when we re-signed Baird too. Hopefully we can get the players we need this close season. Edited March 26, 2015 by Scary Bear 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGuigan1978 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I can see there being a fairly large exodus of players this season. Our average attendance hasn't been great, about 2,200 the last time I checked, and while our cup run will probably keep the wolf from the door, I can't imagine us making a big profit this season. Obviously it depends who gets promoted, but with Hearts definitely away and Hibs or Rangers potentially joining them, you're probably back down to an average of well under 2,000 again. I really can't see the big wage earners being offered anything like what they were on this season. If that's the case then I hope we prioritise keeping the current back four, then throw in Anderson, Mcgurn, Callachan, Vaughan and Conroy. Other than that, the rest could probably be moved on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithie Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I really can't see the big wage earners being offered anything like what they were on this season. Figures please. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpaddyx Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 "Big wage earners" and "Raith Rovers", surely an oxymoron? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) I don't think any of us know who the big earners in the squad are. You'd hazard a guess at Nade being one, which if true may well point towards him being on the way out. I'd be happy to keep him but in all honesty at this stage I'd be looking to start the season with Vaughan and a new striker as our starters, Stewart and Nade/someone else as back up. Definitely keep at all costs: McGurn (please god) Thomson (perhaps not his best season but he's consistent, makes few mistakes and is captain) Hill Barr Watson Anderson Conroy Callachan Vaughan Happy to keep finances permitting: McKeown (and I really didn't think I'd be saying that in November) Moon (if he can get over his injury problems) Nade Stewart On the fence: Scott Laidlaw Punt: Cuthbert - no issue with him at all but he's an expensive number two, you'd imagine Fox Elliot BARRIE FUCKING MCKAY Looking back at that I initially thought I'd be looking to get rid of more. The most important part is keeping the players in the "must keep" section. Baird was number one in that list last season and we lost him. If we're honest Cardle was probably number two despite his frustrations, he scored and assisted a good number of goals. Conroy has been worth more this season than Cardle but Baird was never replaced well enough. Keep the spine of the team and make sure we don't need ringers like Ross Perry derailing the season before it's started. Edited March 26, 2015 by Paco 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Just watched the highlights from the Alloa and QoS games. There were some really well taken goals in those games. Vaughan's volley against Alloa is excellent as is his finish against QoS when he has three defenders around him. Stewart's wee dink over the Alloa keeper and his header against QoS are also excellent, although the Queen's defender should never have let him get the header away. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoversMad Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Just watched the highlights from the Alloa and QoS games. There were some really well taken goals in those games. Vaughan's volley against Alloa is excellent as is his finish against QoS when he has three defenders around him. Stewart's wee dink over the Alloa keeper and his header against QoS are also excellent, although the Queen's defender should never have let him get the header away.I was saying that today to my old man, as well as well worked goals there has been a lot of good football played with quick passes through midfield, Vaughan was involved in so many of our good moves looking at the highlights you'd be forgiven for thinking he played CAM 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrfsee Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 There is the core of a decent squad there just needs to hold onto them and make good signings. Need to keep Mcgurn Thomson Mckeown (what a turn around) Hill Barr Watson Callachan Anderson Conroy Stewart Vaughan either way Moon Nade Cuthbert Let the rest go and look at getting a striker and a couple of midfielders. Def agree however I would let Nade and Cuthbert go if only to use the money saved on a striker and a midfield. Scott has looked good as a sub last 2 games. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Evening Tele has you linked with Kyle Letheren. Do you lot just like to stockpile goalkeepers? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers1992/1993 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) Evening Tele has you linked with Kyle Letheren. Do you lot just like to stockpile goalkeepers? I can't see us looking at him unless Mcgurns away in the summer which I don't think he will be. We have Cuthbert and Laidlaw anyway. I think the papers telling a few fibs on that one.. Its either that or we're going to try and re-create your title winning side from last year.. Edited March 27, 2015 by Rovers1992/1993 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry boy Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Iain Davidson apparently on his way back to as is getting released from us in the summer. Would definitely do a job for you again -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Algorithms Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) f**k bringing back Davidson. We've got Ross Callachan. Far superior. Edited March 28, 2015 by rw89 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers1992/1993 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Iain Davidson apparently on his way back to as is getting released from us in the summer. Would definitely do a job for you again Id rather have Ross Callachan than Davidson. I also cant see him coming back after his comments the last time he left.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistle Blower Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 f**k bringing back Davidson. We've got Ross Callachan. Far superior. Davidson is far superior to Fox 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Davo clearly still has an affection for the club - he's always at the games if we've got a home game when Dundee aren't playing. The only comments I'm aware of after he left were attributed to his dad rather than him. I'd have no problem with him coming back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Davidson is far superior to Fox Fox's lack of pace hurts but he's a far better player positionally than Davo. If we are going to build a team around the likes of Vaughan, Stewart, Conroy and Barr we don't really need the ball constantly launched on 40 yard diagonals 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) Davo clearly still has an affection for the club - he's always at the games if we've got a home game when Dundee aren't playing. The only comments I'm aware of after he left were attributed to his dad rather than him. I'd have no problem with him coming back.Neither would I. He was in the Main Stand at the Hearts game and I've seen him at our games a few times since he left. If he still has the same energy to his game, then he might be a good partner for Callachan. It might enable us to up the tempo in midfield. He's also a utility player and given we can't afford a big squad, that's a useful attribute.Obviously he's no world beater, but those sort of players rarely sign for the Rovers. Edited March 28, 2015 by Scary Bear 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Fodder Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Davidson would be a good addition. Especially if we are looking at offloading fox and maybe moon. He'd be an upgrade on both those players. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Have also heard that Cardle is getting released by Ross County and is on his way back along with Davidson. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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