lubo_blaha Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 I’m starting to get the feeling that Joe Lewis may not have much of a future at AFC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 37 minutes ago, HarleyQuinn said: Its not the most exciting signing but as you say its a required signing. Although I know nothing about him I do recall a lot of hype about him while at Ayr Utd. He came to County on the back of that… turned out he was tiny, passive and shite. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 17 hours ago, starryfish said: October 21st until our first Saturday home match Season will be half over... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 17 minutes ago, Savage Henry said: He came to County on the back of that… turned out he was tiny, passive and shite. We were never going to get a world beater, or anyone close, to sit on the bench for a season. He'll have to do. Scott McKenna was, apparently, shite at Ayr. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenorthernlight Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 A no2 keeper is a difficult one. With a limited budget, not sure we can afford to have genuine competition for Roos. Also, we are also conscious of the European “homegrown” rule, and a reserve keeper can use up one of those 8 slots, as there’s not an obvious outfield player in Scotland we can realistically sign that is either affordable or good enough. I don’t think Doohan would’ve been signed if it weren’t for the homegrown rule. A bit underwhelming & it would be a concern if Roos sustained a long-term injury. We’ll need to hope Roos stays injury free & maintains his form from last season. Whats needed now? 2 centre halves 1 left wing back. And I’d say 2 midfielders Then, re-assess & maybe loan out a couple & offload Stewart, Lewis? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Would imagine this now opens the door for Lewis to go. Would expect that to be announced pretty soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 14 minutes ago, kingjoey said: We were never going to get a world beater, or anyone close, to sit on the bench for a season. He'll have to do. Scott McKenna was, apparently, shite at Ayr. Absolutely. It’s a perfectly reasonable signing to warm the bench. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenorthernlight Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, Dons_1988 said: Would imagine this now opens the door for Lewis to go. Would expect that to be announced pretty soon. Unless Ritchie goes on loan? Then again can we afford Lewis & his big salary as a no3 keeper? Probably not. Getting Lewis & Stewart off the wage bill gets £10k per week off the wage bill. Although, some sort of pay off may have to be agreed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 49 minutes ago, Thenorthernlight said: A no2 keeper is a difficult one. With a limited budget, not sure we can afford to have genuine competition for Roos. Also, we are also conscious of the European “homegrown” rule, and a reserve keeper can use up one of those 8 slots, as there’s not an obvious outfield player in Scotland we can realistically sign that is either affordable or good enough. I don’t think Doohan would’ve been signed if it weren’t for the homegrown rule. A bit underwhelming & it would be a concern if Roos sustained a long-term injury. We’ll need to hope Roos stays injury free & maintains his form from last season. Whats needed now? 2 centre halves 1 left wing back. And I’d say 2 midfielders Then, re-assess & maybe loan out a couple & offload Stewart, Lewis? Depends if we go 3-5-2 again next year. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenorthernlight Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 19 minutes ago, DukDukGoose said: Depends if we go 3-5-2 again next year. We’ll not know that until we see the recruitment? ie, If we sign another couple of centre halves? I imagine Robson will want to keep Duk & Miovski up front as a 2, and the best way to achieve that is 3-5-2,? We’ll get an idea pre season, especially in the games against Preston & Charlton 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorie Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Not the most exciting transfer but a needed one. No opinion on the guy until he gets minutes (if any) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 20 minutes ago, Moorie said: Not the most exciting transfer but a needed one. No opinion on the guy until he gets minutes (if any) Similar thoughts. Views from fans of previous clubs are kind of informative but i don't think he's had a run for a premier club and is only 24/25 which is young for a keeper. Since he last played in Scotland he's had a season and a half playing regular competitive games at an acceptable level for development. We'll see if he plays. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d31 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 4 hours ago, Thenorthernlight said: We’ll not know that until we see the recruitment? ie, If we sign another couple of centre halves? I imagine Robson will want to keep Duk & Miovski up front as a 2, and the best way to achieve that is 3-5-2,? We’ll get an idea pre season, especially in the games against Preston & Charlton I wonder if we'll change to 4231 but like you say we'll find out before too long through signings and the friendlies. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTG_03 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 9 hours ago, d31 said: I wonder if we'll change to 4231 but like you say we'll find out before too long through signings and the friendlies. Maybe occasionally away from home against bigger teams but two up top with Duk and Miovski is one of our biggest strengths. I'm expecting a continuation of the 3-5-2 but as you say, we'll see in the friendlies and signings. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 You could play a 4-3-3 similar to us, where one winger before a striker when attacking to make a 4-4-2, then more defensive when defending. So Duk would push up next to Miovski and Shinnie would become a sort of LCM/LM hybrid, then when defending Shinnie would be more central and Duk would defend the left wing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said: You could play a 4-3-3 similar to us, where one winger before a striker when attacking to make a 4-4-2, then more defensive when defending. So Duk would push up next to Miovski and Shinnie would become a sort of LCM/LM hybrid, then when defending Shinnie would be more central and Duk would defend the left wing. Don’t think we want Duk having defensive duties. It was part of game he struggled with last season. I would think we will stick with 2 up top in vast majority of games. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazbart Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 12 hours ago, coprolite said: Similar thoughts. Views from fans of previous clubs are kind of informative but i don't think he's had a run for a premier club and is only 24/25 which is young for a keeper. Since he last played in Scotland he's had a season and a half playing regular competitive games at an acceptable level for development. We'll see if he plays. For what it’s worth, Doohan was tremendous at Ayr. We tried to get him back for a second season but he went to County and sat on the bench which seemed to ruin him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d31 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Hazbart said: For what it’s worth, Doohan was tremendous at Ayr. We tried to get him back for a second season but he went to County and sat on the bench which seemed to ruin him. He did two seasons at Ayr? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dons_1988 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, DukDukGoose said: Cracking keeper, seems a cracking guy. Will remember him for the first few years when he was absolutely outstanding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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