killiefan27 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 12 minutes ago, flyingscot said: Have to say I didn't see Sammy calling it a day. He gets criticised a lot by other clubs, but he's largely done well for us for whatever reason! It's weird, every St Mirren fan I know likes him so there must be a reason, but he was an absolute disaster for Killie in both spells. Sure he's a nice guy, but I couldn't stand him as a player. (Ok in the first one he only played once, but he made an absolute howler. Away at Aberdeen I believe.) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 5 minutes ago, killiefan27 said: It's weird, every St Mirren fan I know likes him so there must be a reason, but he was an absolute disaster for Killie in both spells. Sure he's a nice guy, but I couldn't stand him as a player. (Ok in the first one he only played once, but he made an absolute howler. Away at Aberdeen I believe.) He's pulled off crucial saves that have been really important over the time. Two come to mind, penalty saves v Celtic in the semi-final at Hampden and then again via Dundee United in the home game when we were fighting for the title last year. Sure he's dropped howlers, but he's never been truly terrible for us, despite his reputation when he signed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefan27 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, flyingscot said: He's pulled off crucial saves that have been really important over the time. Two come to mind, penalty saves v Celtic in the semi-final at Hampden and then again via Dundee United in the home game when we were fighting for the title last year. Sure he's dropped howlers, but he's never been truly terrible for us, despite his reputation when he signed. I remember playing you at St Mirren Park the year you went down, and he just wandered out of the box with the ball in his hands. About 4'35 in this: I guess it's like Jamie MacDonald for us, who isn't rated at all by Hearts and Falkirk but has made some really crucial saves for us. Except recently. Which earned him a Scotland call for some reason. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenburn bud Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 37 minutes ago, flyingscot said: Have to say I didn't see Sammy calling it a day. He gets criticised a lot by other clubs, but he's largely done well for us for whatever reason! His contribution to the cause last season in particular was an integral part of us winning the league in style. He made some incredible saves in crucial games that made all the difference in the end. I couldn’t give two fucks what he was like for other clubs, he was immense for us. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Fair play to Samson, he's had a decent career considering he's pish. One of the worst goalies I've seen playing for us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthelie' Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 The St.Mirren survival bid just received a boost. Maybe get a goalie who will come off his line now, and manage to save shots from outside the box. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Krismas surprise heading up to Paisley in the January window.[emoji6] Heard this a while ago. Could be the difference between finishing 12th and 10th. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 He was always only just around the corner from the next f**k up! His habit of palming the ball directly to the opposition within the 6 yard box was his biggest downfall. He was bloody useless! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) Speaking as a Motherwell fan Samson easily goes down as one of the worst goalkeepers I've seen at Fir Park. You could tell that the defence he had in front of him the season he played with us absolutely fucking hated him. The game that finished his Motherwell career absolutely summed him up. Heading in to half time 0-0 against Dundee in what was pretty much a relegation 6 pointer, he literally drops the ball at Mark O'Hara's feet. His presence alone just seemed to suck any confidence out our back 4. Everything about him being at Motherwell was just weird. He got himself out of his deal at Killie where he was apparently unhappy sitting on the bench, signed for us...where he sat on the bench behind Connor Ripley for almost an entire season. He signed on 15th September 2015, he didn't actually make his debut until 23rd April 2016 when we were already safely top 6. Then...for reasons only known by Mark McGhee we extended his contract and made him first choice goalkeeper seemingly because he was still hanging around. I honestly can't think of another keeper we've had where it felt like we were almost guaranteed to ship at least a goal a game. Absolutely brutal. Edited November 13, 2018 by capt_oats 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torfason Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Have to say I didn't see Sammy calling it a day. He gets criticised a lot by other clubs, but he's largely done well for us for whatever reason! It's a strange time to go but maybe didn't fancy a relegation to end his career. Does this mean Lyness isn't going out on loan to Airdrie? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby_F Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Sorry to see him go. Never quite understood the bad rep he has with other clubs, but been by and large excellent for us. And was a key part in the 2013 league cup win. All the best Sammy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FitbaFan1 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Craig Samson has been solid in the Scottish game for a number of years now. Although he was never spectacular he did a job for a number of teams. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Craig Samson has been solid in the Scottish game for a number of years now. Although he was never spectacular he did a job for a number of teams. He was bloody awful for Ross County. And we have had some absolute stinkers in goals. He was one of the worst. Up there with Colin Stewart and Dave Cormack. Dreadful. Edit: and even if that weren’t true, the last adjective I’d use would be solid. Wildly inconsistent would be closer to the truth. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 7 minutes ago, Savage Henry said: He was bloody awful for Ross County. And we have had some absolute stinkers in goals. He was one of the worst. Up there with Colin Stewart and Dave Cormack. Dreadful. Edit: and even if that weren’t true, the last adjective I’d use would be solid. Wildly inconsistent would be closer to the truth. Only team's fans that say he's anything other than shite are St Mirren fans. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spam_Valley Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 A goalkeeper I've never liked and it astounds me when i see St.Mirren supporters rave about him. Apparently loves the club and is in the fight to keep us up in the Premiership yet 'retires' and fucks off to join the other snake at Sunderland. I'm sure we'll recruit a much better goal keeper in January. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthelie' Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 4 minutes ago, Squirrelhumper said: Only team's fans that say he's anything other than shite are St Mirren fans. In fairness there are a few that see through the 'loves the club' shite. He's one of the worst I've seen. Gets away with his mistakes in the championship, but found out every time in the big league. The only compliment I could give him, is that he can save pens. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 32 minutes ago, Spam_Valley said: A goalkeeper I've never liked and it astounds me when i see St.Mirren supporters rave about him. Apparently loves the club and is in the fight to keep us up in the Premiership yet 'retires' and fucks off to join the other snake at Sunderland. I'm sure we'll recruit a much better goal keeper in January. You've already got one on the bench 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spam_Valley Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, Ross Forbes said: You've already got one on the bench I agree. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenburn bud Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Rodgers is just back from a serious injury and he’s not very good. I would be surprised if we don’t bring in a better keeper. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Samson was an awful keeper who only complete jammie wearers try and suggest wasn't. One good save per month to distract from the multiple blunders 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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