TxRover Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, ClydeTon said: MacDonald signs. https://twitter.com/Morton_FC/status/1687106623356256256?s=20 Interesting in that he turned down Raith’s offer because it was for less pay than his McGlynn deal. He’s been wandering, so perhaps his asking price is down, but I’ve never heard Morton mentioned as a place willing to pay a lot…maybe he’s decided a starting role is worth the reduction. Either way, he’ll be very good for you if he stays healthy, and could probably start on nearly any other team in the League. Edited August 3, 2023 by TxRover 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Starko Rover Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 5 hours ago, ClydeTon said: MacDonald signs. https://twitter.com/Morton_FC/status/1687106623356256256?s=20 Great signing for you bags of experience and will definitely do a job for Morton, would happily have kept him at Raith but he was unwilling to accept our contact offer. 2 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 1 hour ago, TxRover said: Interesting in that he turned down Raith’s offer because it was for less pay than his McGlynn deal. He’s been wandering, so perhaps his asking price is down, but I’ve never heard Morton mentioned as a place willing to pay a lot…maybe he’s decided a starting role is worth the reduction. Either way, he’ll be very good for you if he stays healthy, and could probably start on nearly any other team in the League. Makes you wonder just how generous the contracts Magic Man McGlynn was dishing out actually were… and good to see the daft aul c**t continue in the same vein with such success at Falkirk… 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 46 minutes ago, The Ghost of B A R P said: Makes you wonder just how generous the contracts Magic Man McGlynn was dishing out actually were… and good to see the daft aul c**t continue in the same vein with such success at Falkirk… Apparently escalator clauses were the biggest concern. 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 56 minutes ago, TxRover said: Apparently escalator clauses were the biggest concern. An absolute balloon of a man… was always mystified as to how he managed to fool you guys for so long. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydeTon Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 (edited) 20 hours ago, ClydeTon said: MacDonald signs. https://twitter.com/Morton_FC/status/1687106623356256256?s=20 Next up; Alan Power https://twitter.com/Morton_FC/status/1687410730524409857?s=20 Decent midfield option with premiership experience, I guess. Just remembered who Power actually is. That's probably what the midfield needed, if it needed anything. Someone who just kind of sits around and controls the midfield. Blues, Crawford, Bearne, Gillespie, Boyd, Power... Quite the midfield we have now. Edited August 4, 2023 by ClydeTon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1885 Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Couple of solid signings those. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Happy with that, now for a decent defensive option 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 (edited) Power was one of the best midfielders we've had in my time watching us, maybe only behind Bryson, Dicker and Mulumbu. His legs seemed to be going a wee bit last season but he still brought a lot to the table for us. He's tenacious, a good organiser and strong in the tackle and generally has great leadership skills. He's also a much better footballer than most opposing Premiership fans would have you believe (but also not as good a footballer as most Killie fans seem to think). Whatever you do, don't let him shoot though. Edited August 4, 2023 by craigkillie 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost of B A R P Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Interesting. Either Gillespie on notice… or the dial shifts back towards an out-and-out 4-3-3. Either way, for now, plenty of options everywhere but in defence… Broadfoot and Power at centre-back with O’Connor at right-back tomorrow? Bold, if so. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydeTon Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 22 minutes ago, The Ghost of B A R P said: Interesting. Either Gillespie on notice… or the dial shifts back towards an out-and-out 4-3-3. Either way, for now, plenty of options everywhere but in defence… Broadfoot and Power at centre-back with O’Connor at right-back tomorrow? Bold, if so. I was thinking it could be to free up Blues' midfield slot, so he can go to Right Back without leaving the midfield short. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost of B A R P Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 16 minutes ago, ClydeTon said: I was thinking it could be to free up Blues' midfield slot, so he can go to Right Back without leaving the midfield short. Suspended for tomorrow, I think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madton Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 (edited) Gillespie hasn't had the best of starts this season so wouldn't be surprised if he finds himself as a squad player rather than a certain starter. If he continues to play Muirhead in the number 10 role then i can see Crawford and Power as defensive midfielders with King, Gillespie and Blues on the bench. Really like the signing of Power. Very good mix of Youth and experience in the squad now. Still concerned about tomorrow if we don't bring a defender in but at the same time I understand not rushing in and bringing any old defender in for the sake of it. If we need to put a midfielder there for 1 week and wait some more time, so be it and hopefully we do enough to get through the game. Edited August 4, 2023 by madton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sortmeout Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Power will do a good job for you. He is exactly what you need in this division, will do so much of the dirty work. Of course there is the chance that his legs go and a lot of players go one year too far however overall I think this is a good signing. I love Alan Power, let’s just get that recorded. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Very happy with that. While I doubt he'll be fit for every game, having the option of Power or Gillespie - and possibly both for certain games - really adds depth and experience in the middle of the park. Shame that defenders won't be arriving in time for tomorrow's game but the outlook for the season as a whole is encouraging. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sortmeout Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 27 minutes ago, virginton said: Very happy with that. While I doubt he'll be fit for every game, having the option of Power or Gillespie - and possibly both for certain games - really adds depth and experience in the middle of the park. Shame that defenders won't be arriving in time for tomorrow's game but the outlook for the season as a whole is encouraging. I think if your manager wants him to Power could play 30+ league games easily. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paisley Ton Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 No new faces for RR game Maybe should consider add bench spot to the person spec of the General Manager advert. -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madton Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Whist its frustrating at least Dougie isn't settling for any old crap. He could easily go out and sign an average defender today but he obviously wants the right player and is being patient. Blues and McGrattan have both done well at RB so I'm sure one of them will do a job tomorrow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmfc Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 It is frustrating but the right call we could sign a dud like Ayr have done with the fullback. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferguson Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 We're light on bodies but the 14-15 we do have available are more than good enough at this level. Having a full bench to chose from is a luxury that I'm sure we'll have later in the season, but it's not a necessity as we've shown so far. We've got enough quality across the starting 11 and the bench to compete. I'd far rather be in this position than have 3 Cameron Salkeld's taking up space on the bench. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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