djchapsticks Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) As someone who is fat, approaching 40 and baldy (but thankfully not speccy), the sheer demographic of fat, baldy, speccy St. Mirren da's in their 50s and 60s going all purple-faced and outraged is quite a sight to behold. Edited May 22, 2023 by djchapsticks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainstand Sweary Mob Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Robo had said recently he had offers out to 2 defenders and 2 strikers. Does this matter if Dunne or Main sign on again?! Does this include the 2 rumours in Jacob Bedeau (left sided centre back) and Kieran Bowie (Scottish striker from Fulham)? If it doesn't include them you would hope with Small being loaned to end of year and no chat on Tait whose contact is due to end this year that the 2 defenders can play wing backs and potential centre back cover. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Mainstand Sweary Mob said: Robo had said recently he had offers out to 2 defenders and 2 strikers. Does this matter if Dunne or Main sign on again?! Nah, he said offers are there irrespective of existing contract offers being accepted. This does make me think that the offers are for one centre half and one full back though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medals Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 25 minutes ago, Mainstand Sweary Mob said: Robo had said recently he had offers out to 2 defenders and 2 strikers. Does this matter if Dunne or Main sign on again?! Does this include the 2 rumours in Jacob Bedeau (left sided centre back) and Kieran Bowie (Scottish striker from Fulham)? If it doesn't include them you would hope with Small being loaned to end of year and no chat on Tait whose contact is due to end this year that the 2 defenders can play wing backs and potential centre back cover. They are also simply offers... no contracts signed in regards to this. There will be more offers than signings. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainstand Sweary Mob Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 38 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: Nah, he said offers are there irrespective of existing contract offers being accepted. This does make me think that the offers are for one centre half and one full back though. I didn't think it included anything with Bowie or Bedeau as both in contract with their teams. 1 it's a loan and other it's about what willing to pay. I'd hope with the likes of Small, Dunne and potentially Shaughnessy leaving it be left sided players. Fraser and Flynn fill in for Strain. And right footed. With Small and Dunne off you would hope the focus is on left side, but it's hard to cover. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Sensible Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Mainstand Sweary Mob said: I didn't think it included anything with Bowie or Bedeau as both in contract with their teams. 1 it's a loan and other it's about what willing to pay. I'd hope with the likes of Small, Dunne and potentially Shaughnessy leaving it be left sided players. Fraser and Flynn fill in for Strain. And right footed. With Small and Dunne off you would hope the focus is on left side, but it's hard to cover. Dunne has already been replaced by Taylor on the left and looked like an upgrade based on Saturday I wouldn’t mind getting Small on loan for next season, he’s beginning to come on to a game now as well Edited May 22, 2023 by Captain_Sensible 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggie_Murray7 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) Those AGM minutes reek of "You have no authority here, Jackie Weaver". Edited May 22, 2023 by Shuggie_Murray7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medals Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Noise out there claiming Small is a target for the govan mob. Hope he is back with us though 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby_F Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 I’d love to have Small again here next season. Think with a full pre-season with the rest of the squad he’d play a big part in our European and Top 4 campaigns! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Captain_Sensible said: Dunne has already been replaced by Taylor on the left and looked like an upgrade based on Saturday I wouldn’t mind getting Small on loan for next season, he’s beginning to come on to a game now as well Agreed on both. I do think a first choice left sided centre back will be the priority though. Robinson did use the word 'project' in relation to Taylor just a few weeks back but I don't have anything like the reservations I maybe did a month or so ago. Small is going to develop into a really good player. He's not consistent yet but if he was, he'd be getting Premiership minutes by now and not loaned out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAD Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 I think some of those defenders will definitely be fullback/wingbacks, especially if we are playing the same way we do now. We ask a lot of Strain/Tanser and they don't really have 90 minutes of it in them. It makes a real difference in the last 10-15 mins, especially on the right hand side if Strain is either off and replaced by Flynn or Fraser, who just don't have that game, or if he stays on but he's fucked. Tait being out for the season had a big impact on us I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Sensible Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 28 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: Agreed on both. I do think a first choice left sided centre back will be the priority though. Robinson did use the word 'project' in relation to Taylor just a few weeks back but I don't have anything like the reservations I maybe did a month or so ago. Small is going to develop into a really good player. He's not consistent yet but if he was, he'd be getting Premiership minutes by now and not loaned out. In terms of Taylor, I think the “project” will be learning on the job as a first team regular. If he’s trusting him as first choice over Dunne against top 6 sides in a battle for Europe then I reckon he’ll be first choice next season We shall see though. I was unsure of him initially but, like you, my reservations are evaporating 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 17 minutes ago, Captain_Sensible said: In terms of Taylor, I think the “project” will be learning on the job as a first team regular. If he’s trusting him as first choice over Dunne against top 6 sides in a battle for Europe then I reckon he’ll be first choice next season We shall see though. I was unsure of him initially but, like you, my reservations are evaporating You could well be correct. Bedeau is apparently the person we've identified as first choice Left CB but if Morecambe aren't willing to play ball, then I'd feel pretty comfortable with Taylor there and another brought in to fight for what would then be Taylor's spot. If Bedeau does sign though, he's definitely not joining to be backup. He's been a bit of a standout in a really poor Morecambe side. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AW saint Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Club are doing great business early. Season tickets on sale already and pre season games announced. Loving the improvement within the club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, AW saint said: Club are doing great business early. Season tickets on sale already and pre season games announced. Loving the improvement within the club. Will be renewing. Might as well, eh? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Sensible Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) 22 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: You could well be correct. Bedeau is apparently the person we've identified as first choice Left CB but if Morecambe aren't willing to play ball, then I'd feel pretty comfortable with Taylor there and another brought in to fight for what would then be Taylor's spot. If Bedeau does sign though, he's definitely not joining to be backup. He's been a bit of a standout in a really poor Morecambe side. With Shaughnessy not yet signed, Gallagher not being fully fit and Dunne away, we definitely need another central defender if we’re going to continue with 3 at the back. I don’t know much about Bedeau (I keep thinking of ‘Any which way you can’ when I see this name) but maybe he can also play in the centre? Strength in depth! Edited May 22, 2023 by Captain_Sensible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, Captain_Sensible said: With Shaughnessy not yet signed, Gallagher not being fully fit and Dunne away, we definitely need another central defender if we’re going to continue with 3 at the back. I don’t know much about Bedeau (I keep thinking of ‘Any which way you can’ when I see this name) but maybe he can also play in the centre? Strength in depth! I'd argue the piece as well - maybe harshly - that Marcus Fraser is more suited as an option at Centre half than a guaranteed first choice every week. From what I can see, yeah they go between a back 3 and back 4 and he can play anywhere left or centre in that setup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 2 hours ago, djchapsticks said: He's been a bit of a standout in a really poor Morecambe side. Better last season than this, and question marks about him in the air? Heavily suspect this seasons stuff is just him being dragged by playing with utter dross around though, mind you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 2 hours ago, djchapsticks said: I'd argue the piece as well - maybe harshly - that Marcus Fraser is more suited as an option at Centre half than a guaranteed first choice every week. From what I can see, yeah they go between a back 3 and back 4 and he can play anywhere left or centre in that setup. Fraser can either play right back in a 4 or right of a 3, but he's never played for us as one of 2 centre halves and according to Ross County fans, he's really suspect when asked to do that. I like Fraser though, usually fairly reliable (brain fart against Hibs apart). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 10 hours ago, djchapsticks said: £35 for an U12 in West stand is just superb value. My stepdaughter's wee girl is desperate for a ticket next season again after her first season going to games. Poor deluded bugger thinks it's always as good as losing only 3 games at home all season. This is true, however the jump to £165 once they turn 13 is a bit steep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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