Scosha Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 56 minutes ago, Shadwell Dog said: He's a good player at this level but I doubt we could afford his wages never mind Morton. I'd expect him to sign for a bottom 6 premiership team. Is he really in a position to be thinking he can do better than teams in this league after not doing much this season? I'm hoping we'll see us having a more competitive budget next season after bringing in a very decent sum of money from cup games over the past year and more prize money for finishing in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 9 minutes ago, Scosha said: Is he really in a position to be thinking he can do better than teams in this league after not doing much this season? I'm hoping we'll see us having a more competitive budget next season after bringing in a very decent sum of money from cup games over the past year and more prize money for finishing in the playoffs. I'm sure there was a number of top flight sides trying to sign him before he chose Hibs who can obviously pay more than most sides. I'd expect some to be in for him again and if that's the case you can forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrunitedfw Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Under-Contract(I think)- Fleming, Hart Boyle*, Gilmour*, McGuffie, Harkins, Forrest(?), Gilmour Keep- Devlin, Balatoni, Cairney, Adams*, Rose, Crawford, Meggat, Docherty Wardrope, Farid El Alagui Punt- Moore, Murphy, McKenna, McKenzie * Would punt if we stay up. I suspect Devlin, Balatoni and Farid El Alagui will be away regardless of what division we are in next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toun Clock Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 On 01/04/2017 at 10:32, somerset_lad00 said: Michael Rose - didn't expect him to stay but he's been a different player altogether in the last couple of matches. Looks comfortable in midfield and could be our new Jamie Adams. That's a shame as Jamie Adams is garbage. Has some sort of hero status amongst the Ayr fans for barging into one of the Borrowers. Hardman though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Jaffo Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 That's a shame as Jamie Adams is garbage. Has some sort of hero status amongst the Ayr fans for barging into one of the Borrowers. Hardman though. He was good last season when he wasn't injured but he's been found out this season as his footballing ability is limited. Rose can fill the midfield enforcer role but also has the potential to be a decent footballer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Jaffo Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Under-Contract(I think)- Fleming, Hart Boyle*, Gilmour*, McGuffie, Harkins, Forrest(?), Gilmour Keep- Devlin, Balatoni, Cairney, Adams*, Rose, Crawford, Meggat, Docherty Wardrope, Farid El Alagui Punt- Moore, Murphy, McKenna, McKenzie * Would punt if we stay up. I suspect Devlin, Balatoni and Farid El Alagui will be away regardless of what division we are in next year. I'm pretty sure it took some convincing to sign Balatoni as he was desperate to play abroad. Same goes for Farid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkirkLad Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 5 minutes ago, somerset_lad00 said: I'm pretty sure it took some convincing to sign Balatoni as he was desperate to play abroad. Same goes for Farid. Farid tried and failed to secure a move to Asia when he left the pars so i'll assume he will try again come summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Didn't Keatings have the chance to stay at Hearts when they went up and decided he didn't fancy it? I've no idea why a bottom 6 Premiership team would be looking at him and he may well need to accept a lower wage at a club in this league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Happy enough with the players under contract next season; Murdoch, Gill, Williamson, Cardle, Hoppy, Clark. Geggan has the option for a one year extention which I would be pretty happy to be activated. I would try and keep Ashcroft, Morris, Martin, McMullan, Herron, Wedderburn, Higgy and Moffat, would consider McCabe if his wages were reasonable. Meaning we would release Paton, Hutton, Fordyce, Talbot, BRE, Spence and Reilly. By all account Josh Dunn is ready to step into the U20 Gk position son not sure if we need another keeper. I think Spark should be in the first team squad next season as he shows a lot of promise also adding another experienced defender preferably a right back would provide enough depth. If we keep our "short-term" wide players we could bring in 2 midfielders preferable a wide player and a CM and one or two strikers to replace Gav and I would play Moff as an Attacking midfielder so would need cover up top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinny arab Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Mass execution of all playing staff, management and board members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyWilsonsMoustache Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 2 hours ago, skinny arab said: Mass execution of all playing staff, management and board members. Allahu Akbar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebobsboy Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Really dont know what our team will look like next season regardless of what league we are in. We have a lot out of contract and so far havent made moves to tie up many bar a few of the youngsters like Henderson, Blues, Langton and Shepherd the latter being a very surprising decision. Of those others under contract i think we only have Robbie Thomson, Muirhead, Grant, Austin, O'Hara to my knowledge. I think most out of contract will get offered deals, but think likes of Kerr, McCracken, Sibbald will go, Miller I think may get a coaching role, wouldn't be sad to see McHugh go but if the likes of Shepherd can get a two year deal then there's hope for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 20 hours ago, The Moonster said: Didn't Keatings have the chance to stay at Hearts when they went up and decided he didn't fancy it? I've no idea why a bottom 6 Premiership team would be looking at him and he may well need to accept a lower wage at a club in this league. Looking back it was certainly stated ion the press that he knocked back a number of premier league clubs to sign for hibs due to the size of the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grass Is Greener. Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 If he leaves us a Prem team will take a punt on him, he said he had a few offers before. Doubt he's on massive wages tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Under-Contract(I think)- Fleming, Hart Boyle*, Gilmour*, McGuffie, Harkins, Forrest(?), Gilmour Keep- Devlin, Balatoni, Cairney, Adams*, Rose, Crawford, Meggat, Docherty Wardrope, Farid El Alagui Punt- Moore, Murphy, McKenna, McKenzie * Would punt if we stay up. I suspect Devlin, Balatoni and Farid El Alagui will be away regardless of what division we are in next year. Agreed - although punt Harkins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBA Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 On the assumption that we manage to stay in the league, I'd go with:GK Murdoch - keep Hutton - leave Gill - keep Defence Ashcroft - keep Morris - keep Talbot - keep Martin - keep (purely for versatility in a small squad) Williamson - keep (give him a good pre-season, and potentially a 6-month loan for regular games, and there's the makings of a decent player in there somewhere!) Fordyce - leave BRE - leave Midfield Geggan - keep Wedderburn - keep Higginbotham - keep Cardle - keep (decent back-up option, not as a regular) McCabe - leave Paton - leave Spence - leave Strikers Clark - keep Moffat - keep Hopkirk - leave On-Loan (if possible) McMullan - keep Herron - keep Reilly - leave The key for me would be getting Ashcroft, Morris and Higgy signed - and working on McMullan as well. Murdoch is key as well, but I believe he's already signed up for next year. We really need at least 2 x full backs, 1 x centre-mid, 1 x winger and 2 x strikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scosha Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 7 minutes ago, DBA said: Cardle - keep (decent back-up option, not as a regular) Is he done at this level? Always thought he was a decent player but he's barely played this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBA Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 1 minute ago, Scosha said: Is he done at this level? Always thought he was a decent player but he's barely played this season. I'd say he probably has another year (maybe two) at this level, but if we lose Higgy and/or McMullan I think Cardle as a regular would be a step down. Still got some great performances in him, but is very predictable and isn't getting any quicker (and he's never been quick!). I'd be happy having him on the bench as an impact sub, but nothing more than that if we're looking for the top 4 next year. Personally I'd be sad to see Joe go, but more for sentimental reasons than for his performances this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestly united Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 23 hours ago, ayrunitedfw said: Under-Contract(I think)- Fleming, Hart Boyle*, Gilmour*, McGuffie, Harkins, Forrest(?), Gilmour Keep- Devlin, Balatoni, Cairney, Adams*, Rose, Crawford, Meggat, Docherty Wardrope, Farid El Alagui Punt- Moore, Murphy, McKenna, McKenzie * Would punt if we stay up. I suspect Devlin, Balatoni and Farid El Alagui will be away regardless of what division we are in next year. Has Balatoni not already got a move abroad lined up for next season? Or am i getting mixed up with us rejecting a move for him in January? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpInTheAyr Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 15 minutes ago, honestly united said: Has Balatoni not already got a move abroad lined up for next season? Or am i getting mixed up with us rejecting a move for him in January? That bid for Balatoni came from a South African club, apparently he was okay with it being turned down and said he would like to play abroad at one point in his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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