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Not sure another midfielder coming in means CBM is away. We've lost Baccus and Kwon and had signed Smyth and Idowu. The latter of whom seems to be getting used in a different way to the two that left (possibly due to injuries to McMenamin and Kiltie) so we probably needed another midfielder regardless if any go.

Would imagine the deal for the centre half we'd identified has fallen through, hopefully we have another option lined up.

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33 minutes ago, Stu said:

Not sure another midfielder coming in means CBM is away. We've lost Baccus and Kwon and had signed Smyth and Idowu. The latter of whom seems to be getting used in a different way to the two that left (possibly due to injuries to McMenamin and Kiltie) so we probably needed another midfielder regardless if any go.

Would imagine the deal for the centre half we'd identified has fallen through, hopefully we have another option lined up.

I think we really need 4 central midfielders so imagine that'll be us if CBM stays. Definitely need another centre half. I think a forward might only arrives if another leaves.

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1 hour ago, Hooded Claw said:

The thing about it is that it’s not really too far from the truth , they are all crazy the Albanians , not to worry our Ultras will sort them out.

I was at the Albania v Spain game a couple of weeks ago and they were absolutely fine. Huge support and they were certainly noisy in the city all day but never saw any trouble. Not sure how many of them actually lived in Albania mind !

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2 hours ago, Ric said:

Was it just the players or was there crowd trouble too? The concern with the latter is whether there could be a punishment of playing behind closed doors, affecting our away game.

 

Let’s bin this “behind closed doors” chat. Some of us are looking forward to this trip. 

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1 minute ago, Doonhame Buddie said:

Let’s bin this “behind closed doors” chat. Some of us are looking forward to this trip. 

This 100%, much rather Albania than boring old Iceland. Closed door sanctions are usually imposed when the stadium being closed has been the scene of bother, it's highly unlikely I would think.

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5 hours ago, Hendo said:

They sound completely mental.

I watched the game last night and it was devoid of controversy. The red card was as clear a one you'll ever see, but the Albanian fans were going mental at it. I thought the ref had a good game, apart from maybe not being strong enough with the blatant play acting from the Albanians.

Also mention in that article of UEFA going to investigate- if reports of the ref being spat at and death threats being made to Valur directors are true, you'd have to imagine sanctions will follow.

Maybe we'll find out who we are playing sooner than we think?

he didn't get a straight red card, he got a second yellow, and it was never a yellow card offence..........more like an Oscar for the other player

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1 minute ago, jaybeee said:

he didn't get a straight red card, he got a second yellow, and it was never a yellow card offence..........more like an Oscar for the other player

He brought a player down as he broke away and had a clear run at the defence - obvious yellow card offence.

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2 hours ago, Stu said:

Not sure another midfielder coming in means CBM is away. We've lost Baccus and Kwon and had signed Smyth and Idowu. The latter of whom seems to be getting used in a different way to the two that left (possibly due to injuries to McMenamin and Kiltie) so we probably needed another midfielder regardless if any go.

Would imagine the deal for the centre half we'd identified has fallen through, hopefully we have another option lined up.

We also had Flynn on the books and although he played as a RB lately, he was really a midfielder. 

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3 hours ago, Stu said:

Not sure another midfielder coming in means CBM is away. We've lost Baccus and Kwon and had signed Smyth and Idowu. The latter of whom seems to be getting used in a different way to the two that left (possibly due to injuries to McMenamin and Kiltie) so we probably needed another midfielder regardless if any go.

Would imagine the deal for the centre half we'd identified has fallen through, hopefully we have another option lined up.

I am sure we have a few targets for centre half. 

I think there will be a couple more ins and outs in the coming weeks. 

Would still take Kwon back again. 

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What are the chances of Saints getting an increased allocation if we end up playing in Iceland? And if we do the chances of a non season ticket holder getting one? 

 

Albania would be a no-goer due the logistics of it, but can do Iceland relatively easily from Jersey on a 2 day trip via Luton.

 

Tempted to just go ahead and book it next Thursday anyway if that’s where we’re playing and take my chances of getting a ticket over there, thoughts? 

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10 hours ago, medals said:

We also had Flynn on the books and although he played as a RB lately, he was really a midfielder. 

Wasn't really counting Flynn as he's barely played - plus his space has arguably been taken by Fraser Taylor.

Last summer we sold Gallagher and brought in Bolton in the space of about 24 hours, had expected us to be similar quick with a replacement for Bolton so maybe the first choice isn't happening.

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19 minutes ago, Jersey Bud said:

 

 

What are the chances of Saints getting an increased allocation if we end up playing in Iceland? And if we do the chances of a non season ticket holder getting one? 

 

Albania would be a no-goer due the logistics of it, but can do Iceland relatively easily from Jersey on a 2 day trip via Luton.

 

Tempted to just go ahead and book it next Thursday anyway if that’s where we’re playing and take my chances of getting a ticket over there, thoughts? 

There's probably a hill you can stand on to watch the game, if you don't get a ticket.

Just don't stand on any hot smoking hills.

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Nothing left in the Family Stand now so 6000+ tickets sold. Still nearly 3 weeks to the game, so hopefully something can be worked out for the North Stand.

With season tickets not valid, a very good earner for the club. Potentially the highest ever gate receipts at Greenhill Road? Maybe the Dundee Utd play-off would run it close.

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14 hours ago, Billy Jean King said:

This 100%, much rather Albania than boring old Iceland. Closed door sanctions are usually imposed when the stadium being closed has been the scene of bother, it's highly unlikely I would think.

A further article says UEFA and interpol now investigating. Vllaznia have denied making death threats and said they don't condone the behaviour of their fans but don't have any control over them. Some suggestion in the article that the second leg may be played at a neutral venue.

Best outcome for us would be that Vllanzia win the tie, but our game is also moved to a neutral venue, somewhere nice and accessible like Prague. I've never been to Prague.

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