starshot131 Posted Saturday at 18:59 Share Posted Saturday at 18:59 7 hours ago, Arachnophile said: A few other championship teams seem to have been pretty active in the transfer market while we have signed a back up goalie. Pretty much all our transfers last season were announced in the last 10 days of June so lets hope for a busy couple of weeks. I reckon the minimum we need is:, centre back, right back, midfielder & striker, Reminder that in the supporters' association meeting, shields said there were two signings that were very close to being announced and only needed clearance. Obviously one of these was wills, but we're yet to see the other. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanetti Posted Sunday at 12:59 Share Posted Sunday at 12:59 17 hours ago, starshot131 said: Reminder that in the supporters' association meeting, shields said there were two signings that were very close to being announced and only needed clearance. Obviously one of these was wills, but we're yet to see the other. Just wait until it's a 17 year old player for the B team. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Rico Posted Sunday at 16:02 Share Posted Sunday at 16:02 Another weekend of championship rivals strengthening their first team. We are heading into pre season with a worse squad than the one that ended the season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiders4ever Posted Sunday at 21:09 Share Posted Sunday at 21:09 A lot of mumping and moaning about the lack of signings. Don't you all realise that we have to wait until our target signings come back from the Euros. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiderFromMars Posted Monday at 15:22 Share Posted Monday at 15:22 Hi guys - Portuguese fan here, following the spiders since the Kettlewell years (but never been to Scotland!). I think that Davidson (and the board) are going to see the first games of the year to see if the kids are up to the task - and if they're not, they'll get some loans in before September. That's the good thing about the League Cup, wich is a sort of friendlies-within-a-competition thing. In my opinion, he wants to go with a 5-4-1 of: Ferrie RWB (at the moment Longridge) - Wilson - Fox - Bannon - Scott Savoury - Welsh - Thomson - Thomas Paton On paper that's an interesting team, only lacking a strong second string of players (especially someone to help / rotate with Paton and a RWB to rotate with Longridge) but considering that the club wants to develop its youth players like Bruce, Reid, Mauchin or even Turner or McKinstry, it is preferable to have a smaller squad so that they can get some minutes when called upon. Don't think it's good enough to go up, but good enough to stay without the problems we had last year. All and all, I just hope that the stripes on the shirt come back next year... Don't mess with something like that again Adidas, please. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonSpider99 Posted Monday at 15:43 Share Posted Monday at 15:43 13 minutes ago, SpiderFromMars said: On paper that's an interesting team, only lacking a strong second string of players. There’s a great spine, but we need squad depth. Injuries happen over a season and there was a stark drop-off in quality when those such as Carse were to come in to the starting XI. Welsh’s injury issues have been well-documented and we were fortunate to have him fit for the run in. Imo another striker, RB and CM are ‘Musts’, is the minimum- assuming that guys like Paton and Bannon don’t leave. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qpfc Posted Monday at 16:11 Share Posted Monday at 16:11 23 minutes ago, SpiderFromMars said: Hi guys - Portuguese fan here, following the spiders since the Kettlewell years (but never been to Scotland!). I think that Davidson (and the board) are going to see the first games of the year to see if the kids are up to the task - and if they're not, they'll get some loans in before September. That's the good thing about the League Cup, wich is a sort of friendlies-within-a-competition thing. In my opinion, he wants to go with a 5-4-1 of: Ferrie RWB (at the moment Longridge) - Wilson - Fox - Bannon - Scott Savoury - Welsh - Thomson - Thomas Paton On paper that's an interesting team, only lacking a strong second string of players (especially someone to help / rotate with Paton and a RWB to rotate with Longridge) but considering that the club wants to develop its youth players like Bruce, Reid, Mauchin or even Turner or McKinstry, it is preferable to have a smaller squad so that they can get some minutes when called upon. Don't think it's good enough to go up, but good enough to stay without the problems we had last year. All and all, I just hope that the stripes on the shirt come back next year... Don't mess with something like that again Adidas, please. Agree with almost all of this. Just need that depth sorted massively as we’re one or two injuries away from a crisis. Teams at the top end of the league always had 2 or 3 solid options to help them throughout the latter stages of games. Raith had excellent depth in midfield/attacking options. Thistle could replace Graham with an Adeloye, whilst United had the likes moult, watt, Middleton, Cudjoe, fotheringham Dom Thomas got injured for 3 weeks towards the end of the season and we looked an absolute state all over the pitch. That has to be addressed this summer. Becoming increasingly concerned that we’re either not pro active on the availability of players or we’re simply being turned down in favour of others. Only hope is that we’re waiting for contracts to expire before announcing, which may apply for those from down south 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachnophile Posted Monday at 18:07 Share Posted Monday at 18:07 so, Alex Bannon - about 10 days ago, the Record said he was off to Burton Albion... Since then, they haven't announced him, we haven't announced he's away & he is still in the squad according to the QP website. Should we be getting our hopes up? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qpfc Posted Monday at 18:31 Share Posted Monday at 18:31 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Arachnophile said: so, Alex Bannon - about 10 days ago, the Record said he was off to Burton Albion... Since then, they haven't announced him, we haven't announced he's away & he is still in the squad according to the QP website. Should we be getting our hopes up? Communication from the club shabby as always. You have Liam Craig announced by hibs as part of their new look coaching team, yet we’ve said nothing about it But Hey, at least they’re quick to announce that ‘Steak pie Saturdays’ are back Edited Monday at 18:34 by qpfc 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachnophile Posted Monday at 21:35 Share Posted Monday at 21:35 According to The Scum, Leyton Orient, Mansfield & Port Vale are after Ruari Paton. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On the bench Posted Tuesday at 12:18 Share Posted Tuesday at 12:18 Contract extension for Josh Scott. Happy with that, he did really well last season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider1975 Posted Tuesday at 12:31 Share Posted Tuesday at 12:31 Bruce off to Airdrie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow Diamond Posted Tuesday at 12:36 Share Posted Tuesday at 12:36 3 minutes ago, Spider1975 said: Bruce off to Airdrie. Well what can you tell us ........... he fits the McCabe mould but can he play??? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanetti Posted Tuesday at 12:44 Share Posted Tuesday at 12:44 6 minutes ago, Glasgow Diamond said: Well what can you tell us ........... he fits the McCabe mould but can he play??? He was linked to Celtic, Rangers, and a couple of clubs down south such as Brighton last year but nothing ever panned out. Very lightweight, might be decent eventually but I don't think he's quite ready for this level. Can only assume you guys have promised him game time that we weren't able to as Josh Scott is a much better player. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an86 Posted Tuesday at 12:55 Share Posted Tuesday at 12:55 21 minutes ago, Spider1975 said: Bruce off to Airdrie. Really odd move, that. Never quite did see the potential that had him linked with really big clubs. Very young and probably been offered regular football. Wouldn’t have played ahead of Josh Scott. Be interesting to see how he develops. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Soo-sider Posted Tuesday at 13:25 Share Posted Tuesday at 13:25 33 minutes ago, Spider1975 said: Bruce off to Airdrie. I liked Bruce and felt there was a good player in there but needs a lot more experience to get there. I'd love to know what the "mutually agreed arrangement" means though. Let's hope there's someone sensible working in that area for us now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjameos Posted Tuesday at 13:38 Share Posted Tuesday at 13:38 1 hour ago, Spider1975 said: Bruce off to Airdrie. Disappointing but as others have said was never ousting Josh Scott after his contract extension. Bruce out of contract but having made him an offer there should be a development fee as am sure he's been with us for years. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachnophile Posted Tuesday at 13:40 Share Posted Tuesday at 13:40 14 minutes ago, Grumpy Soo-sider said: I liked Bruce and felt there was a good player in there but needs a lot more experience to get there. I'd love to know what the "mutually agreed arrangement" means though. Let's hope there's someone sensible working in that area for us now. Does leave us short of cover if Scott is injured or suspended. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr November Posted Tuesday at 14:12 Share Posted Tuesday at 14:12 37 minutes ago, Grumpy Soo-sider said: I liked Bruce and felt there was a good player in there but needs a lot more experience to get there. I'd love to know what the "mutually agreed arrangement" means though. Let's hope there's someone sensible working in that area for us now. I took the mutually agreed arrangement to mean compensation had been sorted. He’s with the same agency as most of our signings/McCabe so not too surprising from that angle. I suspect he thinks regular games are more likely at Airdrie and I’m sure the agency are hyping up working with McCabe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Soo-sider Posted Tuesday at 14:33 Share Posted Tuesday at 14:33 19 minutes ago, Mr November said: I took the mutually agreed arrangement to mean compensation had been sorted. He’s with the same agency as most of our signings/McCabe so not too surprising from that angle. I suspect he thinks regular games are more likely at Airdrie and I’m sure the agency are hyping up working with McCabe. With our clubs history, I wish I had your confidence. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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