bunglebonce Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Alasdair Fraser acknowledges existence of the release clause although Jimbo refuses to give detail (so there is one right?). Woods playing hard ball on his transfer status and hints at something juicy behind the scenes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrif John Bunnell Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 It's hard to blame Woods for wanting to stay if he has a decent contract. I'm sure he'll become the latest in a long line of County players to get a decent pay off and be sent on his way. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiG Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 48 minutes ago, bunglebonce said: Alasdair Fraser acknowledges existence of the release clause although Jimbo refuses to give detail (so there is one right?). Woods playing hard ball on his transfer status and hints at something juicy behind the scenes. I like the use of the phrase "midfield ace" to describe Woods. Based on what you lads have said about him "midfield space" might be better. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 1 hour ago, bunglebonce said: Alasdair Fraser acknowledges existence of the release clause although Jimbo refuses to give detail (so there is one right?). Woods playing hard ball on his transfer status and hints at something juicy behind the scenes. I infer from that article that he's being asked to move permanently to the area, and can't/won't because of his son. Not exactly juicy, but at the same time, not exactly ideal. He's digging his heels in for a pay off. He's quite fond of himself, is our Martin. Boyce is gone. Disappointed it's to utter shite like Burton Albion, but that's the market. Nigel Clough seems like a bit of an arse. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebonce Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 39 minutes ago, Savage Henry said: I infer from that article that he's being asked to move permanently to the area, and can't/won't because of his son. Not exactly juicy, but at the same time, not exactly ideal. Alasdair doesn't think that, according to his Twitter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrie Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) 15 hours ago, Staggie#Wearethehighlands said: Fenlon Dreesen Balk Celcer Jesus, those four couldn't do anything right. Balk at least looked slightly more competent in midfield. Edited June 13, 2017 by Comrie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 A number* of things: The article on the official website about the new GM states that this coming season will be the sixth consecutive season in the top flight! How time flies! Burton Albion (despite the "diddy" connotations their sixth tier of English football name suggests) would be a good move for Boyce. There's a lot of dross in the Championship, so even if he struggles to adapt against the better teams, he'll still score a few. Also, he's going to leave County whether we like it or not: I'd take the fee (and a sell-on clause hopefully) rather than seeing him leave for nothing. Martin Woods is perfectly entitled to see out his contract in the stands but I hope he leaves. Frees up a wage and I'm not convinced he can't be improved upon. I'm not entirely sure who is and who isn't signed up for next season? *Four 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebonce Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) On 13/06/2017 at 15:31, yoda said: I'm not entirely sure who is and who isn't signed up for next season? From here, re-formatted in order of position then contract duration. GK: Scott Fox - 2019 Aaron McCarey - 2018 DF: Jason Naismith - 2020 Andrew Davies - 2019 Sean Kelly - 2019 Marcus Fraser - 2018 Jay McEveley - 2018 Reghan Tumilty - 2018 MF: Ryan Dow - 2019 Tim Chow - 2018 Michael Gardyne - 2018 Chris Routis - 2018 Ian McShane - 2018 - asked to find a new club Martin Woods - 2018 - asked to find a new club Russell Dingwall - 2018 Dylan Dykes - 2018 Blair Malcolm - 2018 FW: Liam Boyce - 2018 Craig Curran - 2018 Alex Schalk - 2018 Greg Morrison - 2019 ------ If Woods and McShane do go and Boyce is sold as expected then there is a first team squad of 13. A 4-4-2 system could look like this: Fox Fraser Davies McEveley Kelly Gardyne Chow Routis Dow Curran Schalk (Subs: McCarey, Naismith, Tumilty, Malcolm, Dykes, Dingwall, Morrison) A 3-5-2-ish system could look like this: Fox Fraser Davies McEveley Naismith --- Chow --- Routis --- Gardyne Dow Schalk Curran (Subs: McCarey, Tumilty, Kelly, Malcolm, Dykes, Dingwall, Morrison) Edited June 23, 2017 by bunglebonce 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Westander of County Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I note that you don't put Kelly and Naismith in the same line-up. I imagined Kelly coming in to a 3 -5-2 as a wing back, where Gardyne has been playing. Gardyne would go where you've got Dow. Dow could alternate with any of midfield or forwards as needed. Similarly in 4-4-2 there would be the back 4 option of Naismith - Fraser - Davies - Kelly , and McEveley could then F right O, to the delight of many. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Westander of County Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 If we lose Boyce then we may start to see Morrison getting more game time, in an old fashioned big-one-little-one striking partnership with Lexi S or Craig C. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Something's a coming regarding the midfield, I reckon. I looks a little on the light side in terms of flexibility and numbers - if, of course, Lovejoy and Tinkler do depart. Also seems to me that in both the formation JungleBouncer lists, the team is crying out for another wide midfielder. Do folk think Morrison will make it? The very little I see of him, yet again, cries not quite good enough, but I've only seen him play twice. Of the many young players around the periphery of the squad, Dylan Dykes is the one I can see hanging around. This Tumilty chap looks confident in the first team too, but I was really really impressed by Dykes' cameo against ICT. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebonce Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Les Westander of County said: I note that you don't put Kelly and Naismith in the same line-up. I imagined Kelly coming in to a 3 -5-2 as a wing back, where Gardyne has been playing. Gardyne would go where you've got Dow. Dow could alternate with any of midfield or forwards as needed. Similarly in 4-4-2 there would be the back 4 option of Naismith - Fraser - Davies - Kelly , and McEveley could then F right O, to the delight of many. Someone has to give, if McEveley does stay. I can't see Fraser going out. Naismith and Kelly are the long term full backs in a back four, no question. The last time Gardyne had a central role was 14/15 if I remember correctly - Alex Neil marked him out of a home loss to Hamilton. Edited June 14, 2017 by bunglebonce 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Westander of County Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) Yeah but Alex Neil is gone now so it should be fine. I wonder if Gardyne could have more creative impact more centrally. Edited June 14, 2017 by Les Westander of County edited to add And maybe he would score more /miss fewer goals 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty-RCFC Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 A player I'd like to see more involved in the first team is young Davis Keillor-DunnWatched him against Hamilton u20's in the big development side match at GES and he looked (bar Schalk) the only competent player that nightGood turn of pace, agile, skill full and has a good bit of flair, would add a different dimension while not costing a penny 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayhawks Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Probably overreacting but mindful of last seasons stumbling start I need some reassurance that we are not repeating the same story. Our first competitive game is in four weeks, the manager is on holiday for another week, we look likely to lose Boyce and there is little public transfer activity. Am I worrying unnecessarily ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Probably overreacting but mindful of last seasons stumbling start I need some reassurance that we are not repeating the same story. Our first competitive game is in four weeks, the manager is on holiday for another week, we look likely to lose Boyce and there is little public transfer activity. Am I worrying unnecessarily ? I'm slightly concerned too. Central midfield still looks thin to me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebonce Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Training starts next Friday, I'll worry or not from that day on. Andrew Davies was announced with a few others the day before pre-season training a couple of years ago, for instance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Westander of County Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Yeah, it is not unusual for the announcements about signings to be drip fed over an extended period to keep up the interest and unbearable psychic tension. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankthetank22 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 For those who have maybe forgotten, this weekend will be your last chance to take advantage of the early bird season ticket renewal offer. As said before when the offers were announced, a fantastic gesture from the club/board to us fans. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty-RCFC Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Pretty sure I saw somewhere McIntyre wanted only 2 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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