Alibi Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 1 hour ago, MORleyTON said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66377213 McInnes having a bit of a mare with this one. "No Championship clubs in Ross County's group"? And he actually played for us... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Toon Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 1 hour ago, MORleyTON said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66377213 McInnes having a bit of a mare with this one. Maybe so, but I think he is right. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 2 hours ago, MORleyTON said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66377213 McInnes having a bit of a mare with this one. Aye saw that this morning and had a wee chuckle. He's right about the seeding though, it dilutes the magic/romance/whatever of cup competition. Unfortunately sponsors and tv companies don't want to see the old firm play each other in last 32 or last 16 stages 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madton Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Kev said: Aye saw that this morning and had a wee chuckle. He's right about the seeding though, it dilutes the magic/romance/whatever of cup competition. Unfortunately sponsors and tv companies don't want to see the old firm play each other in last 32 or last 16 stages Not convinced he actually wants the seeding scrapped, more raging that his team isn't seeded because they won their group. If they were seeded, this wouldn't be a story as he would have avoided Celtic. Agree overall though, the seeding should be scrapped at the knock out stages. Edited August 2, 2023 by madton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORleyTON Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Not the biggest fan of the seedings myself, as it does ruin it a bit, but to say he's not happy with how the seeds are picked comes across as a bit of a rant (probably due to them getting Celtic). How the seeds are picked is pretty clear on the SPFL site. And the "No championship clubs in Ross County's group" was just stupid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 2 hours ago, MORleyTON said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66377213 McInnes having a bit of a mare with this one. Aye, he's had brain fart by adding Ross County, missing the fact we were in there. Livi's group were the only one without a Championship team. He's not wrong about the seeding though. European entrants shouldn't get a bye either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost of B A R P Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) Here's where I think we are in 'squad planner' mode, assuming it's more or less a 4-2-3-1 most weeks (adjustments if he goes back to a 4-3-3 are pretty obvious): Mullen NEW 3 NEW 1 Baird O'Connor Waters O'Connor Broadfoot NEW 2 NEW 2 Blues King Gillespie Crawford Blues King Quitongo Muirhead Boyd McGrattan Crawford Bearne Garrity Boyd Muirhead Bearne Oakley Muirhead Boyd Quitongo As above, if we revert to a 4-3-3, we'd need another player in centre-mid; if not, I'd anticipate any further signings coming later in the season, either as clear upgrades to the first 11 (if and when that becomes available) or replacements for any long-term injuries (and I still think Garrity might leave, either on loan or pemanently). You could look at that squad, even allowing for the three (hopefully) still to come, and think 'aye, ok...', without getting too excited; but you only need to be older than about nine to remember us starting the season with the likes of R*&*$*ttom and Van Shite, or Jim Duffy rattling around in the bargain basement trying to put out a team, or Gus MacPherson offering two-year deals to the likes of Darren Hynes (nothing against Darren Hynes, btw)... I, for one, will take it. Edited August 2, 2023 by The Ghost of B A R P 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydeTon Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 14 minutes ago, The Ghost of B A R P said: Here's where I think we are in 'squad planner' mode, assuming it's more or less a 4-2-3-1 most weeks (adjustments if he goes back to a 4-3-3 are pretty obvious): Mullen NEW 3 NEW 1 Baird O'Connor Waters O'Connor Broadfoot NEW 2 NEW 2 Blues King Gillespie Crawford Blues King Quitongo Muirhead Boyd McGrattan Crawford Bearne Garrity Boyd Muirhead Bearne Oakley Muirhead Boyd Quitongo As above, if we revert to a 4-3-3, we'd need another player in centre-mid; if not, I'd anticipate any further signings coming later in the season, either as clear upgrades to the first 11 (if and when that becomes available) or replacements for any long-term injuries (and I still think Garrity might leave, either on loan or pemanently). You could look at that squad, even allowing for the three (hopefully) still to come, and think 'aye, ok...', without getting too excited; but you only need to be older than about nine to remember us starting the season with the likes of R*&*$*ttom and Van Shite, or Jim Duffy rattling around in the bargain basement trying to put out a team, or Gus MacPherson offering two-year deals to the likes of Darren Hynes (nothing against Darren Hynes, btw)... I, for one, will take it. I think McGrattan has been on the left more than the right when he's came on, at least when Jai's out on the right. Apart from that, pretty much a spot on analysis. 2/3 more players in the right spots should have us sorted for a decent campaign. It may not be a large squad but it's certainly a good one, and our fitness levels are really high for this league (notable in the number of late comebacks in games), so we should be fine. Hopefully. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost of B A R P Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 10 minutes ago, ClydeTon said: I think McGrattan has been on the left more than the right when he's came on, at least when Jai's out on the right. Apart from that, pretty much a spot on analysis. 2/3 more players in the right spots should have us sorted for a decent campaign. It may not be a large squad but it's certainly a good one, and our fitness levels are really high for this league (notable in the number of late comebacks in games), so we should be fine. Hopefully. Yeah, I could have listed most of them on either side (but that would have made a big long list!). For me, McGrattan's better on the right... and I also think he's a clear second choice there, i.e. he'd get a start there if Quitongo is rested, whereas there's a longer queue on the left. Maybe Imrie will surprise us, though... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaftTon74 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Mullen out injured apparently. Looks like we are aiming to bring in Jamie McDonald. We actually need to or we are humped 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibi Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 1 hour ago, DaftTon74 said: Mullen out injured apparently. Looks like we are aiming to bring in Jamie McDonald. We actually need to or we are humped McDonald would be a solid replacement for Mullen. I wonder if the intention is just to cover this injury, or will it be a longer term thing? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydeTon Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 MacDonald signs. https://twitter.com/Morton_FC/status/1687106623356256256?s=20 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirJimmyofNic Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, ClydeTon said: MacDonald signs. https://twitter.com/Morton_FC/status/1687106623356256256?s=20 Definitely a very good signing for you guys 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoon Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Think that’s a great bit of business, and gives us two options at GK which we’ve not had in years. Be interesting to see how Imrie juggles the pair of them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost of B A R P Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 We might never know if this was always the plan (experienced keeper alongside Mullen) or more a reaction to circumstances (Mullen injured)… but either way it’s a very good thing. Right-back and a left-sided defender and we’re ready to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 On 15/07/2023 at 16:27, Ludo*1 said: Went to check what Jamie MacDonald was up to after leaving Raith and I see someone has edited his Wiki to say he's signed for you lot. On 15/07/2023 at 16:31, Jamie_M said: Strange when he flew to South Africa 2 days ago for a week long trial. Looks like someone ITK is editing Wiki for you lads. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specky Ginger Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 1 hour ago, ClydeTon said: MacDonald signs. https://twitter.com/Morton_FC/status/1687106623356256256?s=20 He was a very good goalkeeper for us and a class act off the pitch as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colkitto Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Great keeper with decent back up too! Never thought I'd see the day! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 58 minutes ago, Ludo*1 said: Looks like someone ITK is editing Wiki for you lads. Must have taken one look at Cape Town and decided the Clyde Riviera's the place to be. Poor South African fuckers have ended up with Sam Ramsbottom instead. Ooft. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 There's maybe two question marks over MacDonald. One is that he was carrying a shoulder injury for most of last season and it was definitely bothering him at times, and the other is that he's getting towards the age where there will inevitably be a drop off at some point. There's absolutely no question over his quality though. If that shoulder injury has healed up he should definitely have another year as one of the top performers at this level. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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