FTOF Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 13 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: At this rate, we're needing another half dozen in (and that's as long as no-one else goes). Dangerous game being played here by the new manager. If this was happening on the day of the start of the season, I'd agree with you. However, it isn't. Stubbs has stated from the start that some of his signings may take a bit longer than we'd like, but he seems to have set plan in place to get the players that he wants. I'm not fussed at all by the likes of Hippolyte leaving, as it's a cert he'll be replaced by a player that Stubbs rates more highly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 The major question mark at the moment is over the defence - and that's because we have no idea what Heaton, Coulson and Kpekawa are like. McGinn should be OK at rightback and Rodgers should be a good goalie if preferred over Samson. Of the midfield and attack, Morgan is the only one who finished last season as a regular who is missing. We still have Stephen McGinn, Magennis, Flynn, Smith and Mullen (who replaced Reilly over the last few weeks of the season). That's not too bad, although we have no clue about the guys who have been brought in to supplement them. It was always going to be next to impossible to replace Morgan but there's no one, aside from maybe King, who screams out as being the replacement for him in the team. At least last season it looked as if Kirkpatrick was the ready made replacement for Mallan - not that things worked out that way. That's all based on us playing last season's system - if we're going with a 3-5-2 or whatever then f**k knows! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Armstrong isn’t the other signing I’ve heard mate Where is he 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Pic from the dressing room... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Looks like Magennis is injured. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Some new signings coming in the next few days according to Stubbs, some of them quite exciting.Probably be announced Tuesday afternoon when I'm on a plane. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Was told Kpekawa would play centre half for us, seemingly the club are very excited about him and has looked class in training. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 51 minutes ago, McG said: Was told Kpekawa would play centre half for us, seemingly the club are very excited about him and has looked class in training. Been impressed by him and Coulson tonight. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby_F Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Saints the better team - not something I expected to see or say tonight. Very pleasantly surprised with all of the new guys. In Stubbs we trust :-)! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabslayer Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Good start for you boys, looking forward to the 4th 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonwell Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Coulson looks a pler, decent find if he keeps going like that. Kpewaka looked good as well with a couple of fantastic last ditch tackles. Quite impressed with St Mirren overall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Some very promising signs. Coulson looks a cracking player, happy with the new centre back, young McPherson put himself about, Doc McGinn had a steady performance at right back.Still got a few to come in too.Would be nice to have a decent cup run, we've been rotten in the league cup since we won the damn thing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Stu said: Some new signings coming in the next few days according to Stubbs, some of them quite exciting. Probably be announced Tuesday afternoon when I'm on a plane. Bit more from the BBC: Stubbs indicated that he is looking to add a goal threat having concentrated on working on his defence. "Over the next three weeks, we will look to work on that," he said. "At times we didn't reward ourselves for some of our good play. "It is an area of the pitch where we have good payers, but I hope to add to that and make a few marquee signings." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenburn bud Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 The amount of knickerwetting on that black & white army earlier on today, was embarrassing and hilarious at the same time. Coulson and Kpewaka were standouts tonight as were Mullen and young McPherson considering they havent played one pre season game. Exciting signings to follow. In Stubbsy we trust. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 12 minutes ago, glenburn bud said: The amount of knickerwetting on that black & white army earlier on today, was embarrassing and hilarious at the same time. Coulson and Kpewaka were standouts tonight as were Mullen and young McPherson considering they havent played one pre season game. Exciting signings to follow. In Stubbsy we trust. Agreed. I must admit, I've been a wee bit concerned the last few days at the sheer numbers in the clear out without players coming back the way. But the lads who played tonight did their bit. Coulson and Kpekawa both look very good. King was decent. We have still to strengthen as well with Heaton and Magennis not on the park at any point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenburn bud Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 22 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: Agreed. I must admit, I've been a wee bit concerned the last few days at the sheer numbers in the clear out without players coming back the way. But the lads who played tonight did their bit. Coulson and Kpekawa both look very good. King was decent. We have still to strengthen as well with Heaton and Magennis not on the park at any point. I reckon Heaton will partner Kpewaka with Jack Baird dropping to the bench, once the league campaign gets underway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadroj Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 10 hours ago, Demented Zebra said: He came to St Mirren from a highland league team that's why I thought he was from up north. Beith isn't up north my man. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadroj Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Your number 3 is a #baller 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 2 hours ago, glenburn bud said: I reckon Heaton will partner Kpewaka with Jack Baird dropping to the bench, once the league campaign gets underway. Sorry not good at this quoting thing. ... St.Mirren fans in agreeing shocker. I usually tend to be more of a knicker wetter than a happy clapper. When Tommy Craig took over, my undergarments were drenched and indeed this was appropriate given what transpired. With Alan Stubbs I don't have the fear at all. I reckon he will assemble a squad of big cnuts that can play a bit. I think he will sign another centre half and the ex Colchester left back/centre half so we may see Jack Baird as being cover. My confidence is based on the squad he assembled for Hibs. Hope I'm not wrong... Quote Edit Options 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Day Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 6 hours ago, madmitch said: Sorry not good at this quoting thing. ... St.Mirren fans in agreeing shocker. I usually tend to be more of a knicker wetter than a happy clapper. When Tommy Craig took over, my undergarments were drenched and indeed this was appropriate given what transpired. With Alan Stubbs I don't have the fear at all. I reckon he will assemble a squad of big cnuts that can play a bit. I think he will sign another centre half and the ex Colchester left back/centre half so we may see Jack Baird as being cover. My confidence is based on the squad he assembled for Hibs. Hope I'm not wrong... Quote Edit Options Yes and no - he will try and assemble a squad of excellent footballers - but he isnt in the business of buying 6 foot 6 lunkers, thats more Craig Levain territory. If they are good enough, AS will play them - he prefers a team to play with a bit of style (which you are used to after last year) so I hope you are in for a treat this season. I think the AS influence is already there - your team looked a fair bit better football wise than Killie for long stretches last night, but not enough quality in the striking department. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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