Walking Down The Halbeath Road

[CallumPar]

7 minutes ago, Cardle is Magic said:

Not sure how it is “weird”?

If Wotherspoon signs for us, that’s going to take a fair chunk of budget that would not therefore be available for another player.

Of course the club can speak to whichever players they want but they’re going to know they’re a contingency option if Plan A doesn’t work out.

Not many decent players would be thrilled about that IMO.

If we make an offer to another player and they accept, and the Wotherspoon deal would no longer be feasible/affordable, we can just withdraw the offer to Wotherspoon. It’s as simple as that. That doesn’t make them a ‘contingency’. It’s possible for more than one player to be deemed a good fit for the club/a particular role.

[DA-go Par Adonis]

Most players won't care if they are a contingency plan or not - if the wages are right.

If we were offering Wotherspoon £1,250 per week, made it clear that he was our main transfer target and that he would be in the starting XI each week - he'd still go to Dundee if he was 10th choice from their list of targets, knew that, and were offering £1,500 per week.

[spot on]

3 hours ago, Rob1885 said:

I've zero expectation of signing anyone today. 2 week gap after tomorrow before our next game so you'd hope a player or 2 would arrive in that time though.

How do you not have a game next week …. Oh yes I remember

[VinnyPar]

Hopefully a new deal then out on loan to us

[Heaton]

Scared he ends up signing after his loan with us. We've previous for it

[Rob1885]

1 hour ago, spot on said:

How do you not have a game next week …. Oh yes I remember

Oh I'll never get over it

[Shandon Par]

Credit to Raith. They are first rate in third rate cup competitions.

[The Toun Clock]

So same sized squad as last week then, minus Breen but should have O’Hallaron.

I’ve been shocked we get to a Friday over the last 3 weeks with no new signings, not even arsed this week. I 100% thought Summers would sign for tomorrow. 

[CallumPar]

THE PEN GIF IS OUT

[CallumPar]

Summers confirmed on loan. Glad we’ve got something sorted!

[Shandon Par]

Someone who Celtic current and previous managers rate and has been training alongside Callum McGregor is an interesting addition. 

[Stellaboz]

GONNAE WIN THE LEAGUE 

[Chubbychops]

Was speaking to somebody who coaches at youth level during the week and he was well aware of Ben Summers. Says he's class. One of the top talents around at that age.

[Cardle is Magic]

Hope the young team are feverishly working on lyrics for his new song to “Summer Lovin’” from Grease.

[Have some faith in Magic]

The good thing is that if he does well he isn't going to get recalled by his parent club in January. 

[AuldReekie]

Good signing. Encouraging that a club like Celtic continue to view the Pars as a good place for developing what appears to be one of their best talents. It helps us in the short term, underlines the strength of the coaching team and builds our credentials as a club that will develop players. It's a win for all concerned. 

[DA-go Par Adonis]

It will be Summertime Sadness for United tomorrow...

[da_no_1]

Sounds like he was our No 1 choice. Here's hoping the manager is just as good with the loans as last season. Certainly sounds promising.

[Rob1885]

12 hours ago, AuldReekie said:

Good signing. Encouraging that a club like Celtic continue to view the Pars as a good place for developing what appears to be one of their best talents. It helps us in the short term, underlines the strength of the coaching team and builds our credentials as a club that will develop players. It's a win for all concerned. 

Rocco Vata next please (if he signs a new deal )

[CallumPar]

No McCann today. Never thought I’d say this, but it’s a disaster if he’s injured. He’s been very good lately. Hopefully nothing major.