The European football level St. Mirren FC 2024/25 thread

[Coventry Saint]

1 hour ago, RandomGuy. said:

Welcome to a multi-club forum.

On which we are massive.

[pozbaird]

3 hours ago, Coventry Saint said:

On which we are massive.

….and totally

 

[Div]

On 07/09/2023 at 17:47, FTOF said:

Burnley exclusive: Kompany beats Tottenham, Wolves to Murray Campbell signing; teenage sensation tipped to be big future star (teamtalk.com)

Wonder how much we got for him?

Apologies if it's old news.

The clubs agreed a compromise on his development fee, but as usual we retain a sell on which everyone hopes will bring in a decent bounty further down the line.

David Longwell is at Burnley, hence the interest.

[FTOF]

St Mirren working hard to tie down star duo Keanu Baccus and Ryan Strain on new deals - Daily Record

Can't see it myself.

[Coventry Saint]

Nah, that's not happening. 

[Wilbur]

22 minutes ago, Coventry Saint said:

Nah, that's not happening. 

Initially I thought the same, but surely the likelihood of them accepting an extended deal from St Mirren would depend on how any offer to the players was structured. 

Perhaps the deal on offer could contain a transfer offer price that would trigger a release clause, with the player being guaranteed a chunky % of that fee. Such a deal could be a win-win for the player and the club.

[RandomGuy.]

16 minutes ago, Wilbur said:

Perhaps the deal on offer could contain a transfer offer price that would trigger a release clause, with the player being guaranteed a chunky % of that fee. Such a deal could be a win-win for the player and the club.

Theyll be already getting offered 5 (maybe 6) figure signing on fees from English clubs if they join for nothing.

[djchapsticks]

It's definitely not going to happen but I'm happy that we're at least in position to do all we can to try and keep both of them here a bit longer.

[Black_and_White_Stripes]

1 hour ago, Wilbur said:

Initially I thought the same, but surely the likelihood of them accepting an extended deal from St Mirren would depend on how any offer to the players was structured. 

Perhaps the deal on offer could contain a transfer offer price that would trigger a release clause, with the player being guaranteed a chunky % of that fee. Such a deal could be a win-win for the player and the club.

Here's hoping.

Surely it's a gamble for a player to let their contract expire? Imagine if they got seriously injured before signing a new deal! Isn't it better to have the security of a new deal with us, but with a release clause like the one you've suggested?

[billyg]

9 minutes ago, Black_and_White_Stripes said:

Here's hoping.

Surely it's a gamble for a player to let their contract expire? Imagine if they got seriously injured before signing a new deal! Isn't it better to have the security of a new deal with us, but with a release clause like the one you've suggested?

I think they both have fitness issues which may help in getting them tied up a bit longer. Baccus had a spell out last season and missed most of pre-season this year . Strain is usually struggling by the 75th/80th minute in matches with what looks like tight groins , so I suppose that could work in our favour , particularly with Strain !

[Torfason]

4 hours ago, FTOF said:

St Mirren working hard to tie down star duo Keanu Baccus and Ryan Strain on new deals - Daily Record

Can't see it myself.

Think James Caan in Misery. 

[smellthepaw]

11 hours ago, Wilbur said:

Initially I thought the same, but surely the likelihood of them accepting an extended deal from St Mirren would depend on how any offer to the players was structured. 

Perhaps the deal on offer could contain a transfer offer price that would trigger a release clause, with the player being guaranteed a chunky % of that fee. Such a deal could be a win-win for the player and the club.

A few positives if any in our favour is that we are playing well, there is a great bond in the dressing room and those players are still being recognised at international level playing with us. 

If we could offer a 2 year extension to both with improved wage, a minimum release fee and sell on that is fair, then if there is any small chance of them staying, that would be it. It could still mean they move in the summer, though we get a return rather than nothing.

[AW saint]

9 hours ago, billyg said:

I think they both have fitness issues which may help in getting them tied up a bit longer. Baccus had a spell out last season and missed most of pre-season this year . Strain is usually struggling by the 75th/80th minute in matches with what looks like tight groins , so I suppose that could work in our favour , particularly with Strain !

Spot on. I think Baccus was jusy unlucky as he gets a fair amount of tackles on him. Strain on the other hand 100% suffers from pardon the pun strains. I have never seen a player who has to come off so much. 

We do game manage him well but every week i fear he will be out long term with a groin or hamstring pull. 

Thankfully he is normally in the team the following game. 

Would love to tie them down to new deals even if it is to get us more cash when they leave. 

[Shuggie_Murray7]

Can't fault the club for trying. But I will be amazed if either of them sign a new deal - especially Strain. I could see Championship clubs lining up for his signature.

[djchapsticks]

The big man!!!

[Molotov]

7 minutes ago, djchapsticks said:

The big man!!!

Wow! That’s a great sign his recovery is well on track. 

[glenburn bud]

Thankfully he doesn’t have to make his comeback this weekend, against those dirty hammer throwing b*****ds at Motherwell, who were responsible for the big man’s injury that’s kept him out of the game for a year.

[mcginns]

44 minutes ago, djchapsticks said:

The big man!!!

Love it!

[Lola montez]

Really good interview with the gaffer on Open Goal podcast, I don’t normally listen to them as they are Old Firm lickspittle but this is good, especially good to hear Paul Slane is still raging we beat the Celtic. 

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