bridge of allan bairn Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Thank you. Some sense at last. At the moment I would have: Thomson in goal Gallagher, grant, Muirhead, new right back Hippo, Craigen, new centre mid, mckee/new right mid. Austin, new striker That would be the basis of my starting 11 for next season and presumes that sibbald will be away. That's not far off the mark for me too. Maybe McKee in the centre though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggerG Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 12 minutes ago, MrDust said: I stated I wouldn't have minded if we got rid of both but if it comes down to keeping one, it would be Baird for me. A no brainer, we have one striker who has done nothing in two seasons and one who has had one good season. So why you would choose one because he is younger and not done anything in his two year spell to me is simply madness, nevermind signing a player for the bench at the age of 25 After calling Houstie down for poor signings, he wants to re-sign one of the poor signings. He also stated that he wouldn't mind getting rid of both. If you had to keep one though, you'd keep Baird, he'd keep McHugh so I think you'll have to agree to disagree?. Remember we're talking about the impact both would have coming on as sub and I agree with him that McHugh has had a bigger impact when doing so. You're saying that McHugh has done nothing in 2 seasons, however, IMO he has, i.e. he's made an impact off the bench. You're also slating him for suggesting that a 25 year old shouldn't be signed to sit on the bench but you'd do the same with a 31 year old? Anyway, matters not a jot as Bob's away and Baird's still here! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDust Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, Shadwell Dog said: Why would u keep Baird to sit on the bench? At 31 he needs to play every week but isn't good enough to do that for us. He doesn't make an impact off the bench so is no use as a sub. We're basically keeping him due to some ludicrous clause in his contract and for no other reason. The only way he may be of use is if one of our starters gets a long term injury and that's it. Felt McKee was excellent at right mud in the two games against du so would give him a chance there if fit. So if you get the first season return of goals from Baird next season in the championship, that would be deemed not good enough ? There is no way you can predict Baird won't give us a similar return of his good season next season, two seasons of the same from Bob kinda points you will get the same next season. Loy scored around half of what he scored the previous season and only 6 less games. If we had signed Bob again, it would match that of the likes of keeping Burton OBrien and Kevin McBride for me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Thank you. Some sense at last. At the moment I would have: Thomson in goal Gallagher, grant, Muirhead, new right back Hippo, Craigen, new centre mid, mckee/new right mid. Austin, new striker That would be the basis of my starting 11 for next season and presumes that sibbald will be away. Wouldn't be surprised if Gallacher is sold TBH. One year left on his contract and the club has consistently said it needs to sell to break even in this league. The only other one who they would get cash for is Sibbald. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor Bairn Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 So if you get the first season return of goals from Baird next season in the championship, that would be deemed not good enough ? There is no way you can predict Baird won't give us a similar return of his good season next season, two seasons of the same from Bob kinda points you will get the same next season. Loy scored around half of what he scored the previous season and only 6 less games. If we had signed Bob again, it would match that of the likes of keeping Burton OBrien and Kevin McBride for me. Okay John, we get it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bejazz1 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Can't believe why there is so much debate regarding John Baird. There are teams in this league would snap him up. He is a nice guy, puts in a shift each game, is fully committed but we are in a results based industry and we simply need better, both him McHugh don't give us a good return placing more pressure on Austin, Miller and the midfielders to grab vital goals.One word of caution, Austin is new and inexperienced, he was injury prone last season, let's not get carried away, he's had a couple of decent games and crucial goals but he is miles away from what we need, the game against DU showed us that where he was anonymous.Houston will need to get it correct this time and stop wasting money on wages where we get little return. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor Bairn Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Can't believe why there is so much debate regarding John Baird. There are teams in this league would snap him up. He is a nice guy, puts in a shift each game, is fully committed but we are in a results based industry and we simply need better, both him McHugh don't give us a good return placing more pressure on Austin, Miller and the midfielders to grab vital goals. The only teams that would snap him up are all part time. He's been mince for a season and a half now and has been living off his first 12 months with us for a while now. I can't disagree that he puts a shift in but that's not enough at this level. We need a striker that's going to score at least 15 goals if we're going to challenge and Baird isn't good enough to do that. Time for him to move on. He'd do well for the likes of Dumbarton or Brechin. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 1 hour ago, MrDust said: So if you get the first season return of goals from Baird next season in the championship, that would be deemed not good enough ? There is no way you can predict Baird won't give us a similar return of his good season next season, two seasons of the same from Bob kinda points you will get the same next season. Loy scored around half of what he scored the previous season and only 6 less games. If we had signed Bob again, it would match that of the likes of keeping Burton OBrien and Kevin McBride for me. We're talking about trying to win the league here. If we want to do that we need a better starting striker than either Baird or McHugh. If you r happy with the playoffs then the likes of Baird may just do or may not as to me he's on the way down. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: I think Baird is a side issue. If we want to turn last seasons draws into wins, we need to have drive and creativity from midfield, and balance through the side. If keeping Baird meant we could seek out a playmaker rather than a new striker then sign me up. Baird will still reach double figures if he isnt constantly dropping off because our midfield isnt getting the ball forward. If we aren't able to sign both then god help us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL-FFC Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 We need a player in the mould of Vaulks someone with a point to prove from down south and someone that can create chances. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav-ffc Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 What's his brothers name on twitter? Tweet deleted now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbrbairn Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 We definitely need more players who want to develop their careers rather than players who have found their level and are happy to lift the wage they are getting. Sure steady and proven can translate into content lacking Drive and happy with the Championship 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18BAIRN76 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 42 minutes ago, gav-ffc said: Tweet deleted now. What did it say? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav-ffc Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 What did it say? Basically Baird score a lot of goals later in games but has been taken off around 60/70 minute mark hence the lesser goals this season from last. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDust Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Shadwell Dog said: We're talking about trying to win the league here. If we want to do that we need a better starting striker than either Baird or McHugh. If you r happy with the playoffs then the likes of Baird may just do or may not as to me he's on the way down. Yep, we should be signing players for the bench only, that's the way forward 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessieField Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Please keep Baird and Muirhead for next season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 We just need to get better quality in than John Baird. The defence of him is actually embarrassing and is simply accepting the mediocrity he brings. He had a good 2015 with us. 1st 6 after he signed of the cup final season and the first 6 months of the following season. Since then he has been ineffectual at best. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieBairn Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Unfortunately it doesn't matter what us supporters think. Houston is a fan of Baird and Kerr and I think they will still be the mainstay of his team selections next season, depressing as that sounds!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Fitzgerald Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Please keep Baird and Muirhead for next season. Did they 3ball your wife or something? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG.Colossus Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 There is no way you can predict Baird won't give us a similar return of his good season next season, two seasons He won't. He's done, has been for 18 months. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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