RandomGuy. Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 31 minutes ago, Dick Van Dyke said: Would anyone be surprised if the window shut and we just went with Kane,McMillan and hendry Yes. And even if we did, I imagine that'll be because we missed out on targets, it's not as if TW isnt planning on getting another one in. FWIW with the attacking wingers we have, we probably shouldn't actually need a 15 goals striker. MOH, Wright, Kennedy and Swanson should all be chipping in with over 5 goals each. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saintee Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Dick Van Dyke said: Duffy could be worse than comrie. As long as he had two legs he'll be vastly superior to Comrie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 As well as the return of Drey, there's a hopefully back to full fitness Michael O'Halloran who can destroy most of the sides in this league single handedly on his day. You've also got Swanson capable of the same. We went without left back cover last season, be surprised if we're going to do the same again now that Easton's off the books, unless Tommy is content with moving Foster across. I'm not entirely convinced we've seen the last of Shaughnessy either. Be interesting to see if McCann or McLean emerge as first team starters. Other than a mini-spell with a few goals for Blair after which he was unlucky not to feature, are we really much weaker in centre mid with the two young lads instead of Goss and Alston, going on last season's overall contribution? If we get Zander fixed up for a few extra years, a back up left back and a good quality striker, and no starters (Kerr/ Clark) leave, I think I'll be fine with that. Genuinely, which teams in this league have the depth of attacking quality Kennedy, Wright, MOH and Swanson provide? Outwith The OF, given the chance to swap those 4 with any 4 attacking/ wide players from any other single club, I dont think I would. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wastecoatwilly Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Interesting listening to Tommy about cutting the number of the first team to 24, pulling out of the reserve league and preferring putting players out on loan. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Grimes Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Are St Johnstone playing a weak side today? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widge Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Are St Johnstone playing a weak side today?Saints IX so I’d suggest it’s a weekend side and youngsters. The main squad flies to Ireland tomorrow, so doubt any of them are going to be playing today if that’s the case. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 20 minutes ago, Frank Grimes said: Are St Johnstone playing a weak side today? Time lines aren't out, but a journalist there seems to be suggesting its virtually a colt side. Our official Twitter hasnt acknowledged the game is even happening, which is probably an answer to your question. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Half an hour after the first pre-season friendly, which seems to be our U18s losing to Edinburgh City, and WAP already has someone complaining about the result and poor performance. A new record. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthsaint1977 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Kids team 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 24 minutes ago, Widge said: Saints IX Think we should have at least started with a full team 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 53 minutes ago, wastecoatwilly said: Interesting Unlike your posts, off you pop now wee man. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) No sure there was much earth-shattering in the Sportsound podcast but about as lengthy an opportunity as we get to listen to the manager. Some of the main points: Wallace and Duffy were done back in May but they held off announcing them. Left back in the next five to seven days (from when interview was recorded) and two trialists (defenders) going to Ireland. Looking for young defenders. Cutting the squad back by 4 or 5 players so he's running with 24 senior professionals, then the 5 or so from the reserves last season that he wants to see all go out on loan. Paying for more quality which is why he's cutting numbers, both because of the finances and the fact he has the extra quality makes him think he doesn't need as many. Development of young players very much seems like it's going to involve loans, loans and more loans. Another two close to going out on top of Munro and O'Reilly. Seems to be more driven now by longevity at Saints than getting a move. Says he still wants to be here in six or seven years. There was plenty more I've missed/forgotten, so it's worth a listen: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p07fkk3w Edited June 30, 2019 by Radford 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, Radford said: Cutting the squad back by 4 or 5 players so he's running with 24 senior professionals, then the 5 or so from the reserves last season that he wants to see all go out on loan. On 28/06/2019 at 12:00, Kyle said: Goalkeepers 1. Zander Clark (27) -2020 12. Elliot Parish (29) - 2021 45. Ross Sinclair (18) - 2021 Defenders 19. Richard Foster (33) - 2020 2. Wallace Duffy (20) -2021 6. Steven Anderson (33) - 2020 23. Liam Gordon (23) - 2021 15. Jason Kerr (22) - 2022 3. Scott Tanser (24) - 2021 Midfielders 7. Drey Wright (24) - 2020 10. David Wotherspoon (29) - 2021 8. Murray Davidson (31) - 2020 + 1 28. Ross Callachan (25) - 2020 26. Liam Craig (32) - 2020 20. Kyle McClean (20) - 2020 18. Ali McCann (19) - 2020 33. Matty Kennedy (24) - 2020 11. Danny Swanson (32) - 2020 Forwards 16. David McMillan (30) - 2020 9. Chris Kane (24) - 2020 17. Michael O'Halloran (28) - 2021 22. Callum Hendry (21) - 2020 Obviously just guesswork that Kyle's squad doesn't include any of the players he wants to loan out, but that leaves two spots. One would be the left back. This whole window focusing solely on a striker can only be a positive? No distractions or anything, just a complete focused hunt for one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Sounds good to me, puts more expectations on senior players to perform and youngsters to take their chances when presented. Every player should thrive in that situation, we'll soon see who has the minerals and who doesn't. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 28 minutes ago, tree house tam said: Sounds good to me, puts more expectations on senior players to perform and youngsters to take their chances when presented. Every player should thrive in that situation, we'll soon see who has the minerals and who doesn't. Think the young players (Duffy, McCann, McLean) will get much run out in the cup? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Haven't heard the podcast, but from @Radford's summary, I'm also very much in favour of the points outlined. Less squad fillers, even better quality on the park, and a real opportunity for younger players. The loan system has always been a great way to develop our better young players, and we've used it well over the last few years. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonksy+HisChristianParade Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Gauld released, not heard what he is up to - could be worth a punt? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wastecoatwilly Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 17 hours ago, tree house tam said: Unlike your posts, off you pop now wee man. For me hes taking a big gamble with just 24,needs to be lucky with injuries and suspensions in the second half of the season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bonksy+HisChristianParade said: Gauld released, not heard what he is up to - could be worth a punt? Would have agreed in previous seasons as he fits the bill of a Tommy Wright signing in terms of being a talented player whose career has stalled. But I'd say this season we have attacking wide players in abundance, it's probably where we're strongest, so can't see it. And even playing centrally off the front you've got both Kennedy and Swanson who can play there. Centre forward still the big priority. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widge Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 For me hes taking a big gamble with just 24,needs to be lucky with injuries and suspensions in the second half of the season.Why you can only play with 11 at a time and if all for, there’s 6 senior guys sitting in the stands at any one time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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