Nelson Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 There’s a fair argument that Docherty is too injury prone to justify his wage demands. Dundee Utd can no doubt absorb and justify the cost, and there’s no doubt of his qualities when he’s fit, but I suspect a few clubs might be wary of handing a big contract to a player who consistently misses a fair chunk of the season. He’s in his 30s now, so things will probably only get worse. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrmail Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Doc has a contract until May 25 at Dundee Utd 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanayr1987 Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 12 minutes ago, Nelson said: There’s a fair argument that Docherty is too injury prone to justify his wage demands. Dundee Utd can no doubt absorb and justify the cost, and there’s no doubt of his qualities when he’s fit, but I suspect a few clubs might be wary of handing a big contract to a player who consistently misses a fair chunk of the season. He’s in his 30s now, so things will probably only get worse. Tbf he hardly missed a game for partick and he was fairly regular in the DUfC team all season so your argument over injuries isn’t really justified. Yes he had a few problems with us but was that us rushing him back too quickly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Jaffo Posted May 4 Author Share Posted May 4 9 minutes ago, ryanayr1987 said: Tbf he hardly missed a game for partick and he was fairly regular in the DUfC team all season so your argument over injuries isn’t really justified. Yes he had a few problems with us but was that us rushing him back too quickly He was out quite a lot for Dundee United I think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muZZa__44 Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 5 minutes ago, D'Jaffo said: He was out quite a lot for Dundee United I think. missed 18 games this season according to transfermarket thou doesn't specify if they were injuries or not 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpInTheAyr Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 I don't know if getting Kirk back is complete pie in the sky stuff but if Brown wants his CH's to play out from the back then he is absolutely someone he should be pushing the boat out for. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AUcal Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Would absolutely love to see Kirk back but don't see it happening. He's played over 20 times this season for a Bromley side that have been going very well in the National League. Could play in the National League play-off final this weekend at Wembley. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Docherty is under contract at Dundee Utd for next season, so it’s an even more moot point about us getting him back, even if we could afford his wages, which we can’t. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxanne's man Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Sign on this one, he'll do damage to opposition 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUFC 1910 Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Players are interested in: 1. Money 2. Length of contract 3. Club / manager / facilities / teammates There will always be some that buck the trend, but we will struggle against some in the Championship with number 1 and maybe number 2 until the (thank you Mr Chairman) infrastructure starts to yield increasing returns and we get close to similar incomes. Bad managers can always spunk money with no return, and good managers can get better returns from less, but if we are seriously looking at a challenge for promotion, I can’t see it happening for at least another 2 or 3 season - unless the board take a gamble. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliayr76 Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 It's ok saying bring x,y,z, back but us it no better bring new players. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinburghhonestman Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Anyone seen any stats on how many minutes have been played by ex Academy players this season? Feels like it must be pretty high. I know folk will argue that McKenzie, Bryden etc aren't good enough but realistically we aren't going to sign two Championship players for every position and need Academy players coming through in to the squad, with a Forrest type standout every so often. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Jaffo Posted May 4 Author Share Posted May 4 7 minutes ago, Aliayr76 said: It's ok saying bring x,y,z, back but us it no better bring new players. People said this when signed Moffat and Geggan in League 1. You can sign former players and you can sign new players. All that matters is they’re good enough. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muZZa__44 Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 (edited) 9 minutes ago, edinburghhonestman said: Anyone seen any stats on how many minutes have been played by ex Academy players this season? Feels like it must be pretty high. Mark McKenzie: 2,484 minutes Fraser Bryden: 1,491 minutes Paul Smith: 649 minutes Finn Ecrepont: 285 Minutes Scott Tomlinson: 272 minutes The Rest (McRoberts, Watret, Guthrie, Ollie): 129 Minutes Total Minutes: 5,310 Minutes *from my own stat making so might not be fully accurate Edited May 4 by muZZa__44 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 2 hours ago, eez-eh said: Sorry lads but the captain of the team that just won the league isn’t coming back. f**k him anyway we've already got a captain. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diegomarahenry Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 6 minutes ago, Richey Edwards said: f**k him anyway we've already got a captain. * *At time of writing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceanlineayr Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Thank f*ck this season over at least it ended on an entertaining game. Getting Dowds signed on would be a good start, he had a good game last night. Looked a sore one for Dunfermlines keeper. Minor point but I swear that when "Somerset Boab" announced Amartey getting subbed on last night he said "Cammy" Amartey. Wouldn't surprise me..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.T.O.F.1910 Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Any news on the keeper's injury/condition? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 (edited) 2 minutes ago, F.T.O.F.1910 said: Any news on the keeper's injury/condition? Released from hospital. Edited May 4 by Iain 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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