nsr Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Just now, Merkland Red said: To be honest, I think any team in the league outwith the cheeks could say that. Indeed, with the exception of the yo-yo clubs like Accies. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisGRAEME Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 25 minutes ago, Desp said: Not that I want Cadden to go to Aberdeen of course, but if he played on the right hand side of midfield with Logan behind him, he'd be very good. Agreed. I mean, we could play him with Tait behind him, but that'd be mental. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 30 minutes ago, nsr said: Indeed, with the exception of the yo-yo clubs like Accies. Ha ha let's have a read back on this when we sell Ferguson for a daft fee in a few years. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Desp said: Back in those days it was a very simple process of you played for the country you were born in. Not so sure that's the case. Loads of players took citizenship and switch countries cos you used to be allowed to do it. Not sure when that changed but I can't see any serious examples of it past about mid 1960's. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 26 minutes ago, Busta Nut said: Not so sure that's the case. Loads of players took citizenship and switch countries cos you used to be allowed to do it. Not sure when that changed but I can't see any serious examples of it past about mid 1960's. Was there not a Real Madrid player who played for 3 countries? Sure he played for Argentina, Spain and Italy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neildrake Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Desp said: That's it! From my shit memory, I thought it was Scotland and America, but you're spot on. Cheers! The 1960 Scotland England game at Hampton had the opposing centre forwards who went to two schools that were 300 yards apart. Ian St John went to Calder Primary and Joe Baker went to Park Street later Cathedral Primary in Motherwell. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said: Was there not a Real Madrid player who played for 3 countries? Sure he played for Argentina, Spain and Italy Alberto Di Stefano played with Argentina, Colombia & Spain. The Colombia caps aren't "officially" recognised due to a dispute or something between Fifa and Colombia at the time. Here a wee snippet of a wiki (I know) bit about it, though the Platini one is a pile of shite Historically, it was possible for players to play for different national teams. For example, Alfredo Di Stéfano played for Argentina (1947) and Spain (1957–61).[1] Di Stefano's Real Madrid teammate Ferenc Puskás also played for Spain after amassing 85 caps for Hungary earlier in his career.[2][3] A third high-profile instance of a player switching international football nationalities is Jose Altafini, who played for Brazil in the 1958 FIFA World Cup and for Italy in the subsequent 1962 FIFA World Cup.[4][5] Other 20th-century examples of players representing two or three separate countries are: Joe Gaetjens – (United States and Haiti)[6] László Kubala – (Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Spain)[2][6] Raimundo Orsi – (Argentina and Italy)[2][6] Luis Monti – (Argentina and Italy)[2][6] Michel Platini – (France, and later 21 minutes in a friendly for Kuwait on invitation by the Emir)[6][7][8] José Santamaría – (Uruguay and Spain)[6] Alberto Spencer – (Ecuador and Uruguay)[6] Edited January 7, 2019 by Busta Nut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, neildrake said: The 1960 Scotland England game at Hampton had the opposing centre forwards who went to two schools that were 300 yards apart. Ian St John went to Calder Primary and Joe Baker went to Park Street later Cathedral Primary in Motherwell. That's brilliant. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianfranco Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 We’ve been needing a Nigerian/American prince on the wing. The latest piece in the Scottish cup winning jigsaw. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) Quote “Going into the window, we were keen to boost our attacking options and with Ross and Gboly, we’ve made a good start.” Not to read too much into Robinson's comment on the OS but "a good start" suggests we're not finished "boosting our attacking options". As it stands we're pretty top heavy. Even accounting for Tanner's injury we've brought Hastie back, so surely a few of the below will be moving if we're bringing more in? Edited January 7, 2019 by capt_oats 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Newell and Sammon would surely be the stand-out candidates for departure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSmith Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, capt_oats said: Not to read too much into Robinson's comment on the OS but "a good start" suggests we're not finished "boosting our attacking options". As it stands we're pretty top heavy. Even accounting for Tanner's injury we've brought Hastie back, so surely a few of the below will be moving if we're bringing more in? Not heard much since the initial rumour that he was away to Luton, but I was fully expecting Main to be moved on in this window. Tanner won’t count as I doubt we’ll see him this season and with McCormack and Ariyibi being short term loans, I’m also doubtful Tanner will compete with them for a place in the team. Expect Johnson is a stick on to stay but who knows in regards of Sammon and Newell. Still, if we could, I’d be hoping for one more forward in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabmckinnonsbarmyarmy Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, CSmith said: Not heard much since the initial rumour that he was away to Luton, but I was fully expecting Main to be moved on in this window. Tanner won’t count as I doubt we’ll see him this season and with McCormack and Ariyibi being short term loans, I’m also doubtful Tanner will compete with them for a place in the team. Expect Johnson is a stick on to stay but who knows in regards of Sammon and Newell. Still, if we could, I’d be hoping for one more forward in. Think you may get your wish, he’s on his way from a land down under Edited January 7, 2019 by Rabmckinnonsbarmyarmy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermarv Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 100% got try get Sammon off the wage bill offers nothing and newell too. I’ve heavily criticised Main this year but I wouldn’t mind him sticking around for now but I would like to see us bring in another big, fast and athletic goal scorer in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welldaft Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 14 minutes ago, Rabmckinnonsbarmyarmy said: Think you may get your wish, he’s on his way from a land down under Cryptic. Surely not MOH. Would be genuinely excited with him + the 2 loan signings, but as mentioned above by bringing in another forward player that would suggest one or two moving on this window. I like Main but he has been poor in front of goal these past few months. That plus he is more likely imho to attract interest from lower league teams down south. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well fan for life Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Newell & Sammon are absolutely essential to get rid of tbh. I genuinely forget Newell exists until I see him mentioned on here and Sammon didn’t inspire me with confidence in when he signed and he’s done f**k all to convince me otherwise.Main just gets a shrug from me tbh. If he’s got a bit of confidence and genuinely is interested in playing for us then he is good to have around. If nothing else he’s good fun to watch when he fancies it. However. If someone offers us any cash at all then goodbye big man! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSmith Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 34 minutes ago, Rabmckinnonsbarmyarmy said: Think you may get your wish, he’s on his way from a land down under Oh Goody! I do like getting my wishes! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, well fan for life said: Newell & Sammon are absolutely essential to get rid of tbh. I genuinely forget Newell exists until I see him mentioned on here and Sammon didn’t inspire me with confidence in when he signed and he’s done f**k all to convince me otherwise. Main just gets a shrug from me tbh. If he’s got a bit of confidence and genuinely is interested in playing for us then he is good to have around. If nothing else he’s good fun to watch when he fancies it. However. If someone offers us any cash at all then goodbye big man! Aye, it was kind of why I mentioned, it's a fair number of bodies we've got there and you can probably add Scott, Hastie and Frear to that group in the screenshot. If Robinson's hinting at us bringing more in then it seems reasonable to assume he's got takers lined up. Genuinely curious to find out how many are on their way out the door though. I noticed that was Edwards and Burns away back to Hearts from their loans at St Mirren and Livi. It'd be fairly shite if they patched us trying to launch Sammon back to Gorgie. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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YassinMoutaouakil Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 5 hours ago, Gianfranco said: We’ve been needing a Nigerian/American prince on the wing. The latest piece in the Scottish cup winning jigsaw. Can always flog him to Accies for a few million if he doesn't work out too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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