CallumPar Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 8 hours ago, parsboi said: I’d say KRH coming on board permanently for 3 years was a wow move at the time. Shame he’s been injured for all but 3 games of the season. Otoo was another who we didn’t think we’d get permanent but did, again on a good long contract. Thought it was obvious that any talk of them being ‘meh’ signings was about when they joined on loan. Don't think anyone is suggesting that it was underwhelming when they joined permanently. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsboi Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 14 minutes ago, CallumPar said: Thought it was obvious that any talk of them being ‘meh’ signings was about when they joined on loan. Don't think anyone is suggesting that it was underwhelming when they joined permanently. I was responding to DA Baracus’ question. Certainly the supporters reaction to the KRH signing was far more excited than when Graham Dorrans signed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallumPar Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 1 minute ago, parsboi said: I was responding to DA Baracus’ question. Certainly the supporters reaction to the KRH signing was far more excited than when Graham Dorrans signed. Fair enough. Would definitely agree with that then. I think I was one of the few who didn’t think Dorrans was an outstanding signing. Definitely happier when we signed KRH, Otoo, Hamilton. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsboi Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 5 minutes ago, CallumPar said: Fair enough. Would definitely agree with that then. I think I was one of the few who didn’t think Dorrans was an outstanding signing. Definitely happier when we signed KRH, Otoo, Hamilton. I’m with you, I didn’t understand how anyone thought we would have a successful season with a midfield two of Dan Pybus and Graham Dorrans. It was absolute lunacy. Dorrans especially came in injured, with a bit of an overhang of Dundee fans telling us how done he was. It just felt like yet another former old firm player on a downward spiral picking up last paydays. As it turned out to be. I’m struggling to think of the last time we signed someone that would be termed a wow or a coup. Maybe right back to Nicky Clark? The FEB return was lauded but to be fair it probably wasn’t a coup or unexpected. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1885 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Dorrans one of many signings in 21/22 who didn't work out but the flak he took was way OTT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1885 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 1 minute ago, parsboi said: I’m with you, I didn’t understand how anyone thought we would have a successful season with a midfield two of Dan Pybus and Graham Dorrans. It was absolute lunacy. Dorrans especially came in injured, with a bit of an overhang of Dundee fans telling us how done he was. It just felt like yet another former old firm player on a downward spiral picking up last paydays. As it turned out to be. I’m struggling to think of the last time we signed someone that would be termed a wow or a coup. Maybe right back to Nicky Clark? The FEB return was lauded but to be fair it probably wasn’t a coup or unexpected. Robbie Muirhead in 2018, Nisbet in 2019 and Mcmanus in 2020 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsboi Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 6 minutes ago, Rob1885 said: Robbie Muirhead in 2018, Nisbet in 2019 and Mcmanus in 2020 Wouldn’t have said any of them were “coups” though. Decent enough on paper and two of the three turned out decent enough. Nisbet was expected for us for a while, McManus was a return. Probably more likely to give you Muirhead but even then he wasn’t playing much before he came to us, injury prone? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well over Par Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Muirhead was a disgrace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Re Shankland, whilst he looked decent when he was here, his attitude and discipline towards fitness and application were very much lacking. He's said so himself, which is why he bounced around lots of clubs before landing at Ayr. At Ayr he was told his next stop was the lower leagues or the juniors and he managed to turn things around to start working towards becoming the player he is now, but had we signed him back when we had a chance I doubt he would have become that. That's why, and plenty of other teams, passed on him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_no_1 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 No mention of Willo Flood saddens me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsboi Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Just now, DA Baracus said: Re Shankland, whilst he looked decent when he was here, his attitude and discipline towards fitness and application were very much lacking. He's said so himself, which is why he bounced around lots of clubs before landing at Ayr. At Ayr he was told his next stop was the lower leagues or the juniors and he managed to turn things around to start working towards becoming the player he is now, but had we signed him back when we had a chance I doubt he would have become that. That's why, and plenty of other teams, passed on him. Spot on. He credits McCall for his management, and Michael Moffats personal training too which got his physical stature and strength to a level where it really brought out his talent. We’d have ruined him that season 3 minutes ago, da_no_1 said: No mention of Willo Flood saddens me. dinnae 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldReekie Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 IMO, Shankland still looks slow - not convinced by the hype and wouldn't be surprised for him to have found his level. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 9 minutes ago, AuldReekie said: IMO, Shankland still looks slow - not convinced by the hype and wouldn't be surprised for him to have found his level. Hopefully has another level to find in Germany in June/ July. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North West Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 47 minutes ago, da_no_1 said: No mention of Willo Flood saddens me. Been enough Floods at East End of late. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well over Par Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 46 minutes ago, AuldReekie said: IMO, Shankland still looks slow - not convinced by the hype and wouldn't be surprised for him to have found his level. Lack of pace is certainly a glass ceiling for him. Spl is his level 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldReekie Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 37 minutes ago, 101 said: Hopefully has another level to find in Germany in June/ July. Would obviously love this to be the case, but IMO he is neither fit enough or quick enough to lead the line for Scotland. Maybe good enough for lower tier nations but I genuinely can't see him doing it at a major championship. Obviously hoping to be proven massively wrong but I think there's a reason Clarke continues to prefer Dykes and Adams. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toun Clock Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Heard a wee snippet from last night's meeting. Absolutely nae worries. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 32 minutes ago, Well over Par said: Lack of pace is certainly a glass ceiling for him. Spl is his level He has a time machine? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 20 minutes ago, The Toun Clock said: Heard a wee snippet from last night's meeting. Absolutely nae worries. What was the big fuss in the first place? All the stuff about million pound losses, asset stripping, folk at the club unhappy, 'the Germans' not caring, the board not allowing signings etc; was it all just pish? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_no_1 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 14 minutes ago, DA Baracus said: What was the big fuss in the first place? All the stuff about million pound losses, asset stripping, folk at the club unhappy, 'the Germans' not caring, the board not allowing signings etc; was it all just pish? f**k knows. Thon Rovers boy Enigma will be desperate to find out tho, he was awfy worried for us all last week..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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