DukDukGoose Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 30 minutes ago, tarapoa said: I think we played the home leg against Fola Esch on 30th June. I'm sure Derek used a few of the post-split fixtures the previous season to rest players as we were well clear in 2nd - hence the 0-4 vs Ross County on the final day with that Aussie guy in goals. Are there Welsh Unis called St Johnstone? All I remember is having to play them in what seemed the only pre-season bounce match every season. We've definitely done that in the years since COVID. I think Theo Bair scored against us every time! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewDon Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Ryan Duncan has joined Queen's Park on a season-long loan. Hopefully he can benefit from a change of scene. He clearly hasn't been able to kick on since he deputised very capably for Ramadani and Shinnie in Robson's excellent half-season, but I also thought he just looked bereft of confidence when he did get minutes last season and it showed in what he produced. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenorthernlight Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 45 minutes ago, DrewDon said: Ryan Duncan has joined Queen's Park on a season-long loan. Hopefully he can benefit from a change of scene. He clearly hasn't been able to kick on since he deputised very capably for Ramadani and Shinnie in Robson's excellent half-season, but I also thought he just looked bereft of confidence when he did get minutes last season and it showed in what he produced. Good move for him. He’ll not make it at Aberdeen so he’s as well trying to find a level he might get more game time at. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarapoa Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 1 minute ago, Thenorthernlight said: Good move for him. He’ll not make it at Aberdeen so he’s as well trying to find a level he might get more game time at. I have doubts, but still hope there is still a chance he can make it with us - he's come through the ranks and certainly appears physically strong and athletic. He definitely needs consistently tested at a higher level than his loan to Peterheid a couple of seasons back, and this is the right move. Hopefully making room for a couple more inward in the next week and a half. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenorthernlight Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 1 hour ago, tarapoa said: I have doubts, but still hope there is still a chance he can make it with us - he's come through the ranks and certainly appears physically strong and athletic. He definitely needs consistently tested at a higher level than his loan to Peterheid a couple of seasons back, and this is the right move. Hopefully making room for a couple more inward in the next week and a half. There’s more outgoings required. Richardson will be released (paid off). Bavidge needs a loan. And ideally we need: Centre forward. Defender. Right wing In that order. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterAFC Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 1 hour ago, tarapoa said: I have doubts, but still hope there is still a chance he can make it with us - he's come through the ranks and certainly appears physically strong and athletic. He definitely needs consistently tested at a higher level than his loan to Peterheid a couple of seasons back, and this is the right move. Hopefully making room for a couple more inward in the next week and a half. Feels like another Cammy Smith, clearly has a bit of talent but doesn't really naturally have a position. Not quick or skillful enough to be a winger, not technical or intelligent enough to be a 10, and not defensive/aggressive enough to make a go of it at center mid. One thing Duncan has on his side is physicality, could see him maybe doing well as a striker down a level or two. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenorthernlight Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 27 minutes ago, HunterAFC said: Feels like another Cammy Smith, clearly has a bit of talent but doesn't really naturally have a position. Not quick or skillful enough to be a winger, not technical or intelligent enough to be a 10, and not defensive/aggressive enough to make a go of it at center mid. One thing Duncan has on his side is physicality, could see him maybe doing well as a striker down a level or two. I’d suggest left back might be his long term position. Reasonably quick, tall, decent left foot 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 It's interesting he's joined Queens Park because I've had him in my head as similar to Dom Thomas for a while. Best when he's on the right and allowed freedom to drift inside a lot without a lot of defensive work. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywastecoat Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Celtic pushing up the transfer fees has helped the dons get nearly 7 million for a player welcome to the player trading policy guys. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 1 minute ago, willywastecoat said: Celtic pushing up the transfer fees has helped the dons get nearly 7 million for a player welcome to the player trading policy guys. Thanks Celtic. We are so grateful. X 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywastecoat Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 1 minute ago, coprolite said: Thanks Celtic. We are so grateful. X Nae probs M8,don't piss it up the wall try to get top six now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 20 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said: It's interesting he's joined Queens Park because I've had him in my head as similar to Dom Thomas for a while. Best when he's on the right and allowed freedom to drift inside a lot without a lot of defensive work. Thats definitely his best position, in my humble opinion. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywastecoat Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 It's a lazy excuse, only players that play in European competitions can demand decent transfer fees. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobles Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 8 minutes ago, willywastecoat said: It's a lazy excuse, only players that play in European competitions can demand decent transfer fees. Shame Celtic don't pay decent transfer fees for SPFL players. Too tight to pay for John McGinn. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywastecoat Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 9 minutes ago, scoobles said: Shame Celtic don't pay decent transfer fees for SPFL players. Too tight to pay for John McGinn. We didn't need him plus he prefers being a mercenary to winning trophies. Pitty about wee Barron. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Wee Willy try hard. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobles Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 10 minutes ago, willywastecoat said: We didn't need him plus he prefers being a mercenary to winning trophies. Pitty about wee Barron. Poor bait that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywastecoat Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 1 minute ago, scoobles said: Poor bait that. It's not, Celtic try not to fish in the Scottish top flight M8,we need a strong Aberdeen. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 3 hours ago, tarapoa said: I have doubts, but still hope there is still a chance he can make it with us - he's come through the ranks and certainly appears physically strong and athletic. He definitely needs consistently tested at a higher level than his loan to Peterheid a couple of seasons back, and this is the right move. Hopefully making room for a couple more inward in the next week and a half. Dante Polvara is a great example for Ryan Duncan to go away for a season at a lower level and come back into first team contention. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 (edited) 10 hours ago, anotherchance said: the dates for the European games are well known in advance, so would it not have been appropriate for the league to schedule St Mirren/Hearts/Killie/Rangers to play each other this weekend, given there was potential for all 4 to be involved in a play off of some description, which makes a postponement easier, and reduces the impact on everybody else? On the contrary... they have to ensure clubs don't meet on weekends between European dates: because if A is playing Thursday the midweek before and B is playing Tuesday the midweek after (which could be non-OF due to city clashes/etc.) the game would always have to be cancelled. They also must play cup SFs on weekends after domestic midweeks; and Finals on Sundays before. (Got their fingers burnt a few years ago, when a pair of Thursday ties in EL meant both League Cup SFs had to be on Sunday... briefly both at Hampden, before outcry switched 1 to Murrayfield; few years before almost a disaster when Final was a Sunday before potential CL tie on Tuesday. If it wasn't for UEFA not using Tuesday 17th December this season's Final would've had to be only 3 days before Christmas on Sunday 22nd, not 15th, to avoid the risk of somebody having to play 2 huge games in 48hrs). EDIT: they probably don't want to encourage it anyway... if either OF reach Euro SF + League Cup Final there are just 3 free midweeks (+ 1 for Conference) all season for postponements/etc., and 1 of those is after split. Edited August 19 by HibeeJibee 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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