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 Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Mon 24 Jun 22:59

Training with us again.

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par  
Date:   Mon 24 Jun 23:52

Excellent player to have in and around training whilst we’re light on numbers. Imagine we won’t be able to meet his wage demands and he moves on before the window closes.
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Berkey  
Date:   Tue 25 Jun 07:43

I don’t know, his demands might be going down as his legs go at this level, 35 in January.

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: neilholland999  
Date:   Tue 25 Jun 07:53

Was about to say the same thing Berkey!
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Football_Par  
Date:   Tue 25 Jun 08:33

Good playing in his day and a big name at this level.

But, he did miss a lot of football last season thru in injury .

Will have other offers im sure my concern is he would take a big chunk of the remaining budget. 35 and prone to injury is it worth the gamble ?

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: livipar2  
Date:   Tue 25 Jun 08:39

So we will waste a lot of time and energy getting him fit and he will then go and play for 2 of our rivals?

He’s had his chance with us and yes I am cutting off my nose to spite my face….

Mon the Pars!!!!!!!!!!!
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Football_Par  
Date:   Tue 25 Jun 08:51

We will sign him.

My concern would be, much like Dundee united last season, he wont be available enough to impact the season.

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: desparado  
Date:   Tue 25 Jun 10:03

If we have cash to spend on Wotherspoon I would rather see it invested in a younger hungrier player. Is Kerr McInroy still available?

What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: da_no_1  
Date:   Tue 25 Jun 10:51

Quote:

desparado, Tue 25 Jun 10:03

If we have cash to spend on Wotherspoon I would rather see it invested in a younger hungrier player. Is Kerr McInroy still available?


Good shout

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: GJS93  
Date:   Tue 25 Jun 11:00

you arent McPake though and he wants experience especially in that area.

id use Mochrie as a better comparison rather than McInroy, both still available.

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Tue 25 Jun 11:00

Partick had McInroy on loan last season but now he`s a free agent and they don`t seem to be interested. What we`re looking for is an upgrade on Paul Allan. If Wotherspoon is fit and committed I`d go with him. He might be looking for a longer deal though. I suppose it depends on what other offers he gets.

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Andrew283  
Date:   Tue 25 Jun 11:08

I wouldn`t want the club offering anyone Wotherspoon`s age anything more than 12 month deal.

With his injury record I`d also argue against offering anything.
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Tue 25 Jun 11:32

I`m always curious when folk mention `injury records`. Few players go through their careers without some kind of injury and most of the time they are just unlucky rather than `injury prone` as seems to be implied.

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Tue 25 Jun 11:35

Could be a coaching incentive

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: desparado  
Date:   Tue 25 Jun 12:25

Topic Originator: PARrot like
Date: Tue 25 Jun 11:35

Could be a coaching incentive..

If he signs he could be in the dug out next season 🤔…..We could do with an experienced head in the middle of the park. Can only imagine he might command wage at the higher end of the scale though…

What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Bamba-Daft  
Date:   Tue 25 Jun 12:53

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wee eck, Tue 25 Jun 11:00

Partick had McInroy on loan last season but now he`s a free agent and they don`t seem to be interested. What we`re looking for is an upgrade on Paul Allan. If Wotherspoon is fit and committed I`d go with him. He might be looking for a longer deal though. I suppose it depends on what other offers he gets.


Mcinroy is 100% an upgrade on Paul Allan.
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Tue 25 Jun 13:31

Thanks for clearing that up!
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: GJS93  
Date:   Wed 26 Jun 11:37

already got 2 all left footed midfielders that cant play together, not sure adding a 3rd is that good an idea if they are even looking at a central midfielder.

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Football_Par  
Date:   Thu 27 Jun 10:24

heard last night what we have offered and what he wants is quite far apart. time will tell.

Think Spoony is in quite a strong position, if we are letting him train and dont get a deal done 2 years in a row it will be quite embarassing for the club.

My gut feeling is we will give him what he wants in the end.

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Berkey  
Date:   Thu 27 Jun 11:50

Wotherspoon took part in 19 games last season. So just over half.

I’m not sure I get what he brings to the first 11 that we don’t already have?

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Thu 27 Jun 12:07

He didn`t have a club until he joined ICT at the end of October so 19 appearances isn`t bad. Who is it you think fulfils his role at the moment, Berkey? I think we lack an attacking midfielder.

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Football_Par  
Date:   Thu 27 Jun 12:13

wee eck wrote:

> He didn`t have a club until he joined ICT at the end of October
> so 19 appearances isn`t bad. Who is it you think fulfils his
> role at the moment, Berkey? I think we lack an attacking
> midfielder.
>
>

he was injured for almost all his time at Dundee United

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: da_no_1  
Date:   Thu 27 Jun 12:19

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wee eck, Thu 27 Jun 12:07

He didn`t have a club until he joined ICT at the end of October so 19 appearances isn`t bad. Who is it you think fulfils his role at the moment, Berkey? I think we lack an attacking midfielder.


Matty Todd?

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: GJS93  
Date:   Thu 27 Jun 12:27

if they are so far apart, thanks but no thanks, move on to someone who is within the budget available.

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Thu 27 Jun 12:28

According to Soccerbase his first game for United was on 27 Jan. He played the whole of Feb and April but was missing in March. So what? Players pick up injuries. He played 11 weeks in a row for ICT between joining and leaving.

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: The Boss  
Date:   Thu 27 Jun 12:28

Quote:

GJS93, Thu 27 Jun 12:27

if they are so far apart, thanks but no thanks, move on to someone who is within the budget available.


Agree with that.

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Thu 27 Jun 12:40

Quote:

Football_Par, Thu 27 Jun 10:24

heard last night what we have offered and what he wants is quite far apart. time will tell.

Think Spoony is in quite a strong position, if we are letting him train and dont get a deal done 2 years in a row it will be quite embarassing for the club.

My gut feeling is we will give him what he wants in the end.


You heard!?

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Indiapar  
Date:   Thu 27 Jun 12:45

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Berkey, Thu 27 Jun 11:50

Wotherspoon took part in 19 games last season. So just over half.

I’m not sure I get what he brings to the first 11 that we don’t already have?


That was my thoughts. If you have a philosophy to develop younger players some times you have to stick to it. My concern is with older players there are injury concerns. We could end up going backwards
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Football_Par  
Date:   Sat 29 Jun 09:19

wonder why he didnt play as a Trialist last night. Needs fitness like everybody else

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: king lad  
Date:   Sat 29 Jun 09:50

Wotherspoon won`t play a preseason game until he gets a contract as he could pick up an injury
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Topic Originator: Bovril Man  
Date:   Sat 29 Jun 14:01

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king lad, Sat 29 Jun 09:50

Wotherspoon won`t play a preseason game until he gets a contract as he could pick up an injury


Why not? What makes him so special compared to the legion of non-contracted trialists out there desperate for trial game minutes in order to earn a contract with some club?
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Topic Originator: king lad  
Date:   Sat 29 Jun 14:56

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Bovril Man, Sat 29 Jun 14:01

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king lad, Sat 29 Jun 09:50

Wotherspoon won`t play a preseason game until he gets a contract as he could pick up an injury


Why not? What makes him so special compared to the legion of non-contracted trialists out there desperate for trial game minutes in order to earn a contract with some club?


Don`t think he needs to prove his ability given his footballing career compared to most trialists who are trying to step up a level or academy players who have been released.

Most of if not all the championship clubs would sign Wotherspoon in a heartbeat if his wage wasn`t a stumbling block. McPake and Mackay will be well aware of where he is given he's training daily

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: parathletic  
Date:   Sat 29 Jun 15:11

He hasn`t started a game since February and never played a full 90 minutes for United so you would think he could be doing with the match fitness if he isn`t injured.
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Kdy Par  
Date:   Sat 29 Jun 17:08

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parathletic, Sat 29 Jun 15:11

He hasn`t started a game since February and never played a full 90 minutes for United so you would think he could be doing with the match fitness if he isn`t injured.


He started for United on the 26th April. Not many attackers complete full games these days.
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Swifty  
Date:   Sat 29 Jun 17:26

Maybe if Matty Todd’s collarbone injury is a serious long term injury, we might bite the bullet and find some cash to offer Wotherspoon a contract?

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: parathletic  
Date:   Sat 29 Jun 17:28

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Kdy Par, Sat 29 Jun 17:08

Quote:

parathletic, Sat 29 Jun 15:11

He hasn`t started a game since February and never played a full 90 minutes for United so you would think he could be doing with the match fitness if he isn`t injured.


He started for United on the 26th April. Not many attackers complete full games these days.


Apologies.Missed that one, although he still only played 60 odd minutes.He has played for about 2 hours since February.
If we are running a tight squad and on the back of an injury plagued season it might be wise to see him in action first? If you are going to use a large part of the budget, you want that player to be on the park for the majority of the time.
Hopefully, we might see him in the upcoming games.
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: nick_dafc1  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 07:50

After last year we should be saying to him, this is the contract

Either sign here or bugger off and get fit elsewhere.
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Berkey  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 09:05

Agree nick_dafc1, if he wants to use the facilities let’s charge the going rate.

Is he really the best we can this summer for an attacking midfielder? He certainly won’t have the legs for any sort of press or defending from the front which is how mcpake sets the team up.

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 11:12

Maybe the youngsters are getting something from training with him.

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: EastEndTales  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 11:35

Does he stay local?

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: da_no_1  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 11:46

And some say it`s Cooks fault we can`t get deals done.

Quality negotiation skills on show here

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: GJS93  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 11:52

maybe he wasnt used the other night for the same reasons as Ngwenya, Otoo and Kane, individual programmes/slightly behind in fitness/the pitch (according to McPake)

dont see extra cash going his way because of Todd`s injury or as a replacement for him, someone else will have to come in for that which could be Mochrie if the rumours of continued interest in him are true.



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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Indiapar  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 13:38

Quote:

GJS93, Sun 30 Jun 11:52

maybe he wasnt used the other night for the same reasons as Ngwenya, Otoo and Kane, individual programmes/slightly behind in fitness/the pitch (according to McPake)

dont see extra cash going his way because of Todd`s injury or as a replacement for him, someone else will have to come in for that which could be Mochrie if the rumours of continued interest in him are true.



I don`t see either of them really adding anything to us to be honest. I`m sure we are offering training facilities as he will be helping out on the pitch which I see as a benefit to both sides. With a smaller squad we need players who are consistent performers and who can stay clear of injuries. If we are a progressive club we need to be trying to bring in players who offer something a but different. Even if that is a few on loan.
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 14:16

According to a poster on the EEB forum Wotherspoon`s signing will be confirmed in the next few days. Another poster says we are interested in Mochrie but face competition from Airdrie and Partick. They could just be speculation though.

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Topic Originator: Hay Fever  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 14:43

Partick have just bought Daniel McKay, surely they don’t need another winger/Midfielder. Where is all dosh coming from for Partick

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Berry  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 14:49

Wotherspoon would be an excellent signing and the experience we’re badly going to need.

Mochrie would be an excellent signing as well, badly needed if Todd is going to be out for a while. Guess his previous time with us will play a part on whether he joins us or not.
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Topic Originator: Berkey  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 15:14

It will be interesting to see if Mochrie has come on a bit after being mostly used a sub last season at United.

I didn’t rate him in the season we had him as his form dipped dramatically and he barely kicked a ball after Christmas but surely he’s upped his game both defensively and when attacking and is a year or 2 older.

I must have missed something with wotherspoon, happy to be proved wrong if he’s really good but feels like it’s at least a year too late if not more.

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Topic Originator: Football_Par  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 15:41

Berkey wrote:

> It will be interesting to see if Mochrie has come on a bit
> after being mostly used a sub last season at United.
>
> I didn’t rate him in the season we had him as his form dipped
> dramatically and he barely kicked a ball after Christmas but
> surely he’s upped his game both defensively and when
> attacking and is a year or 2 older.
>
> I must have missed something with wotherspoon, happy to be
> proved wrong if he’s really good but feels like it’s at
> least a year too late if not more.
>
>

mostly as sub ?

Mochrie Started 23 of his 34 league games last season and was arguably one of the best players in the league before new year. Do agree that his form dipped 2nd half of the season but he was only 19 tbf

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Topic Originator: Berkey  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 15:56

Your talking about when he was last with us in the seaside league?

Mochrie was involved in 24 championship games last season. His 1st start was the 9th December and he started 5 games being subbed on every start.

United have released him so they don’t think he’s got the potential to be a premier league player.

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 17:40

So we shouldn`t sign any young player released by a Premiership club? That would exclude an awful lot of potential signings. Where exactly do you see the main source of new recruits for Championship clubs? Young players from what you dismiss as the `seaside League` maybe? Just about every player we are linked with seems to fall short of your required standard.
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Berkey  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 18:29

Not at all wee eck, I think in the creative attacking midfielder role we need more experience and consistency than Mochrie and not someone who perhaps has too many miles in the legs like wotherspoon.

This isn’t the league for someone disinterested in defending or the physical side of the game and that’s exactly what Mochrie was lacking last time in league 1.

Let’s assume he has improved, if he signs we’ll find out soon enough!

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Topic Originator: EastEndTales  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 18:39

I think th opposite. We need more players that focus more on attacking and ultimately scoring. It`s stifling our game that we`re so defensively minded.

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: weemike  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 18:45

We will line up 3 at the back with 2 sitting in front of them. The plan would`ve been kane up top with KRH and Todd in support, with two wing backs providing width.

We will try and play out from the back as per.

It`s so predictable. And with the squad lacking depth we are going to be in trouble early.
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Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 18:52

The manager has said that we lacked creativity to service our front players so I assumed that was the type he hoped to recruit. I agree with EET. There`s too much emphasis on pressing, closing down etc. Scotland at the Euros also lacked a midfielder who could unlock a defence or take players on.
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Rigger Al  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 20:07

Why does some people have an issue with a player being offered training facilities ,it happens at many clubs.
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Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 21:24

Quote:

Rigger Al, Sun 30 Jun 20:07

Why does some people have an issue with a player being offered training facilities ,it happens at many clubs.


Yep. It is mutually beneficial. The youngsters will learn from him.

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: EastEndTales  
Date:   Sun 30 Jun 22:15

Maybe some more senior players too

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Football_Par  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 07:23

I have no doubt Wotherspoon wil sign.

The question will be how many games will he be fit for ?

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Topic Originator: rikaka  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 12:32

I`d like to see mochrie back. Good player.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 12:49

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rikaka, Mon 1 Jul 12:32

I`d like to see mochrie back. Good player.


Agreed.

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: jaygee  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 12:56

Desperate stuff if we sign this guy. And all this crap folk are posting about his experiance !!! Christ we have enough of that already
Not for me, was average with St. Johnstone and contributed nothing at Dundee United.

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Topic Originator: Jeffery  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 13:04

I`d be happy if we got Mochrie back.

Share similar concerns to above re: Wotherspoon.
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 13:37

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jaygee, Mon 1 Jul 12:56

Desperate stuff if we sign this guy. And all this crap folk are posting about his experiance !!! Christ we have enough of that already
Not for me, was average with St. Johnstone and contributed nothing at Dundee United.


Why not mention his spell at ICT where he was excellent and won player of the month?

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Topic Originator: Berry  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 17:05

Wotherspoon did alright with his short spell at ICT as well which has been carefully omitted.
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: DJAS  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 17:46

Wonder if it’s him that’s being announced at 6





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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Dave_1885  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 17:52

Pen gif now on X……
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: cammypar 1995  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 17:55

Another unexpired signing if it`s him. Probably be one of if not the highest earner and with his age no chance of getting a financial return which goes against the clubs transfer policy.

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: DJAS  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 17:59

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DJAS, Mon 1 Jul 17:46

Wonder if it’s him that’s being announced at 6


Signed





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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: pars no1  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 17:59

That’s him signed
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Dave_1885  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 18:01

Hardly “unexpected” but good deal if he stays fit
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Football_Par  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 18:04

if he agreed a 1 year deal we must be paying him loads

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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 18:09

Quite a eulogy from the manager on COWS; no pressure! Let`s hope it works out.
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: king lad  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 18:13

Absolutely a required signing and if he stays fit will improve us going forward
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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Berkey  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 18:15

Another signing of an older player with pre existing connections to the manger or his assistant. Hopefully he’s better than the last experienced player Dave will have recommended from his old club.

We’ll see how it goes but this feels a year too late at least. At least he’s not turned us down 2 years in a row!

Having a look and it looks like Martin hardie was 34/35 when he joined us so maybe this could be a shewd move?

The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 18:16

Badly needing some creativity. Welcome to the Pars, Spoony




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 Re: Wotherspoon.
Topic Originator: Dave_1885  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 18:21

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Berkey, Mon 1 Jul 18:15

Another signing of an older player with pre existing connections to the manger or his assistant. Hopefully he’s better than the last experienced player Dave will have recommended from his old club.

We’ll see how it goes but this feels a year too late at least. At least he’s not turned us down 2 years in a row!

Having a look and it looks like Martin hardie was 34/35 when he joined us so maybe this could be a shewd move?


If by “last player from McKays old club” you mean St Johnstone then that was Chris Kane………

Always got to have a negative spin on your posts its incredible how you make it through most days

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Topic Originator: red-star-par  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 18:36

I actually popped on to this thread to see if Berkey had cast up the fact he played for St Johnstone and so was known to the management team, and he didn`t disappoint.

This is a good signing, he`s got the quality to open teams up, which we have been lacking. Could be the missing link. It`s also good the amount of positions he can play, he`s played in every outfield position except centre back and left back, gives us experienced cover in case of injuries.

That`s 3 not bad signings replacing 13 (including the loans) who left. Good to see us getting quality and experience in, that`ll help our younger players develop.

I wonder if there will be many more signings, I wouldn`t mind seeing an experienced centre back, another good organiser and talker like Benedictus (or even MFW returning on loan). He`s still the main man that if injured could knock the whole season on the head. Wouldn`t mind seeing Mochrie back, and we will need another keeper.

If we are bringing in loans then they need to be better than they were last season (MFW excepted) or we would be as well using our own kids
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Topic Originator: red-star-par  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 18:46

Probably could have done without the embarrassing signing video though, some kind of Love Island rip off (I might have the wrong TV show as I don`t tend to watch the programmes for the people with double-digit IQs).

Looks like the sort of cringey output the Rovers would have
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Topic Originator: GJS93  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 18:48

"I wonder if there will be many more signings"

comparing last summer and now, it would be Little, Fenton and Allan to replace. its how you do it for the outfield ones, like for like or guys who can play other roles also?

edit: could also depend on what formation McPake is going to use.

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Topic Originator: Dave_1885  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 18:53

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red-star-par, Mon 1 Jul 18:46

Probably could have done without the embarrassing signing video though, some kind of Love Island rip off (I might have the wrong TV show as I don`t tend to watch the programmes for the people with double-digit IQs).

Looks like the sort of cringey output the Rovers would have


You are correct, it was Love Island 😂
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Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 18:54

The manager`s closing comments on COWS re this signing suggested to me he is still looking to enhance the squad.
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Topic Originator: hudza  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 18:55

Should be a good signing. We need some experience and creativity and hopefully he brings it.

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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 19:06

Excellent signing, thought he was excellent for Caley in his short spell there. Bags of experience and will definitely add quality to our creativity in the final 3rd.
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Topic Originator: buffy  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 19:10

Cracking signing!

”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Berry  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 19:18

Belter of a signing, I think having Chris Kane on loan last season and securing him this season has helped a lot with this as well.

When did 34 really become old for a footballer? Seen enough of his time at ICT to see he has the qualities we really need.

Can’t begrudge his move to Dundee Utd, he’ll know his career is coming to an end and was an excellent opportunity for another medal.

Just glad we’ve got him in black and white this season.
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Topic Originator: bannerpar  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 20:04

In his prime Wotherspoon was a top player and probably a step up from what most of the current squad will ever reach. The question is how much of it does he still have, but surely the management team will have seen enough of him by now to have made that assessment. The 12 month deal seems sensible, so have hopes that this one will turn out well for us.
Now for the next ones!

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Topic Originator: EastEndTales  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 20:06

Really enjoy the intro video, trying something new.

Ep.17 of East End Tales is out now with Andrius Skerla

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Topic Originator: da_no_1  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 20:09

If he stays fit this could be a massive signing for us.

Welcome to the club David!

"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Indiapar  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 21:05

If he can stay injury free that will be a big bonus. I don`t doubt his experience and ability but staying fit will be key. I welcome him to the club and hope that it is of great benefit to both him and the club.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 21:23

4 of our younger players were out injured for long spells last season.

Not sure age has got all that much to do with it ? Not an exact science, is it ?




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Topic Originator: desparado  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 22:33

Ronaldo,Pepe…..

What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Andrew283  
Date:   Mon 1 Jul 22:37

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desparado, Mon 1 Jul 22:33

Ronaldo,Pepe…..


99.9% of players lack the ability or longevity of those 2.
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot  
Date:   Tue 2 Jul 17:49

I had a wee look at a couple of his goals on YouTube. Scored a cracker for Hibs on the half volley, and hit a cracking top corner free kick for (I think) St Johnstone.

Best of luck to him, hopefully he brings some of that class to our pitch.

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Topic Originator: par_33  
Date:   Tue 2 Jul 18:25

Don’t see us signing much more now, a keeper and that’ll be that.

Then our usual flurry of loan signings once the league season is upon us and the transfer window comes to a close.

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Topic Originator: LEGEND85  
Date:   Tue 2 Jul 18:46

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par_33, Tue 2 Jul 18:25

Don’t see us signing much more now, a keeper and that’ll be that.

Then our usual flurry of loan signings once the league season is upon us and the transfer window comes to a close.


If you look at the squad tonight for me it looks really light would hope more additions will be made sooner rather than later
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