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Topic Originator: macapar
Date: Fri 8 Aug 18:17
Any news?
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Topic Originator: the saline hill puma
Date: Fri 8 Aug 18:25
Aye they sent everyone a message with the details and said no to tell you š
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Topic Originator: livipar2
Date: Fri 8 Aug 20:09
Yet another false dawn.
Mon the Pars!!!!!!!!!!!
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Topic Originator: Row_ZZ
Date: Fri 8 Aug 20:40
I get how tough it is to sign these types of players but it is still really disappointing. We`re heading in to the 2nd game of the season with one fit striker. Every other team seems to be getting what they need. Given goalscorers are a premium, the board are going to have to dig deep. Just don`t see it happening and can see us relying on Cooper for goals when Kane is missing. Sigh.
"A smile might be good!"
"Nothing to smile about in my life"
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Fri 8 Aug 20:42
Stop panicking.
Its been said often enough. The players we want still have 3 weeks to assess offers. We will have several lined up and get what wants to come.
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Topic Originator: 33Par
Date: Fri 8 Aug 20:51
Was tempted to pull over and watch training this morning to see if there was a new faceā¦.
Marootsmin
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Fri 8 Aug 20:58
Maybe they meant we were getting a new junior doctor
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 8 Aug 21:54
All the speakers tonight say the same thing about our current squad ~ itās all about money nowadays. Theyāre worried about the lack of actual strikers and a couple of seasoned pros. Points come from goals.
āBuffyās Buns are the finest in Fifeā, J. Spence 2019ā
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Topic Originator: Parsfangaz
Date: Sat 9 Aug 01:05
Quote:
Row_ZZ, Fri 8 Aug 20:40
I get how tough it is to sign these types of players but it is still really disappointing. We`re heading in to the 2nd game of the season with one fit striker. Every other team seems to be getting what they need. Given goalscorers are a premium, the board are going to have to dig deep. Just don`t see it happening and can see us relying on Cooper for goals when Kane is missing. Sigh.
and we have only had 6 months to sort something
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Topic Originator: Kozmano1
Date: Sat 9 Aug 06:17
European striker incoming. All is at hand Iām hearing. Canāt see it being announced today!
Post Edited (Sat 09 Aug 06:22)
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 9 Aug 07:16
I wonder if this could be the Bulgarian striker that was mentioned a month or two ago? Whether it is or not, any new striker would be a very welcome addition right now.
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Topic Originator: Bucuresti Par
Date: Sat 9 Aug 08:06
Lewis McCann :)
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sat 9 Aug 09:58
Quote:
Parsfangaz, Sat 9 Aug 01:05
and we have only had 6 months to sort something
Actually hate comments like this as it suggests that the club is doing nothing about it, like the Germanās regularly did. Thatās probably not been the case and if it is, then Iām sure Lennon would have something to say about it.
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Bucuresti Par, Sat 9 Aug 08:06
Lewis McCann :)
Weāre not that desperate surely!
Iāve suspected a striker coming from outwith Scotland for a long time now, and I suspect this will be the case. Obviously the Bulgarian striker was rumoured by various jurnos a few months back, weāll really just need to wait and see.
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 9 Aug 10:26
I am back here in Oz, wishing that I could be at East End today to watch the Airdrie game.
I always loved that first home game of the season. It was so special - the sense of anticipation, and the inevitable question... what has changed?
I can almost taste the pie and the Bovril. However, the catering at EEP has changed, and now, perhaps, you will all be served prawn sandwiches and Chardonnay!
:)
Whatever your circumstances, enjoy the day and have a great time!
And, of course, COYP!!!
As always, I will be up late, relying on Pars TV.
:)
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Sat 9 Aug 11:44
Work permit not through in time.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Sat 9 Aug 11:47
Quote:
OzPar, Sat 9 Aug 10:26
I am back here in Oz, wishing that I could be at East End today to watch the Airdrie game.
I always loved that first home game of the season. It was so special - the sense of anticipation, and the inevitable question... what has changed?
I can almost taste the pie and the Bovril. However, the catering at EEP has changed, and now, perhaps, you will all be served prawn sandwiches and Chardonnay!
:)
Whatever your circumstances, enjoy the day and have a great time!
And, of course, COYP!!!
As always, I will be up late, relying on Pars TV.
:)
I will be wondering who all these new faces are.
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Sat 9 Aug 12:29
Quote:
Athletico, Sat 9 Aug 11:44
Work permit not through in time.
Eh?
COYP
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Sat 9 Aug 12:48
Quote:
shellypar, Sat 9 Aug 12:29
Quote:
Athletico, Sat 9 Aug 11:44
Work permit not through in time.
Eh?
Go on, have a wild guess what that means.
Ffs.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Sat 9 Aug 12:51
Quote:
Dandy Warhol, Sat 9 Aug 12:48
Quote:
shellypar, Sat 9 Aug 12:29
Quote:
Athletico, Sat 9 Aug 11:44
Work permit not through in time.
Eh?
Go on, have a wild guess what that means.
Ffs.
Dont know who your getting cheeky with mate, whos work permit?
COYP
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 9 Aug 12:53
Quote:
shellypar, Sat 9 Aug 12:51
Quote:
Dandy Warhol, Sat 9 Aug 12:48
Quote:
shellypar, Sat 9 Aug 12:29
Quote:
Athletico, Sat 9 Aug 11:44
Work permit not through in time.
Eh?
Go on, have a wild guess what that means.
Ffs.
Dont know who your getting cheeky with mate, whos work permit?
Im guessing the new 4th goalie
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Topic Originator: Parsweep
Date: Sat 9 Aug 13:00
Quote:
OzPar, Sat 9 Aug 10:26
I am back here in Oz, wishing that I could be at East End today to watch the Airdrie game.
I always loved that first home game of the season. It was so special - the sense of anticipation, and the inevitable question... what has changed?
I can almost taste the pie and the Bovril. However, the catering at EEP has changed, and now, perhaps, you will all be served prawn sandwiches and Chardonnay!
:)
Whatever your circumstances, enjoy the day and have a great time!
And, of course, COYP!!!
As always, I will be up late, relying on Pars TV.
:)
Hope the Pars put on a show for you, Oz .
Bobvo
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Sat 9 Aug 13:18
Quote:
shellypar, Sat 9 Aug 12:51
Quote:
Dandy Warhol, Sat 9 Aug 12:48
Quote:
shellypar, Sat 9 Aug 12:29
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Athletico, Sat 9 Aug 11:44
Work permit not through in time.
Eh?
Go on, have a wild guess what that means.
Ffs.
Dont know who your getting cheeky with mate, whos work permit?
You could have just asked, no, settle petal.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Sat 9 Aug 13:32
Quote:
Dandy Warhol, Sat 9 Aug 13:18
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shellypar, Sat 9 Aug 12:51
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Dandy Warhol, Sat 9 Aug 12:48
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shellypar, Sat 9 Aug 12:29
Quote:
Athletico, Sat 9 Aug 11:44
Work permit not through in time.
Eh?
Go on, have a wild guess what that means.
Ffs.
Dont know who your getting cheeky with mate, whos work permit?
You could have just asked, no, settle petal.
Mate i gen up dk who u think u are bud, why dont u go answer it then smartarse
COYP
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Sat 9 Aug 13:45
Quote:
shellypar, Sat 9 Aug 13:32
Quote:
Dandy Warhol, Sat 9 Aug 13:18
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shellypar, Sat 9 Aug 12:51
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Dandy Warhol, Sat 9 Aug 12:48
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shellypar, Sat 9 Aug 12:29
Quote:
Athletico, Sat 9 Aug 11:44
Work permit not through in time.
Eh?
Go on, have a wild guess what that means.
Ffs.
Dont know who your getting cheeky with mate, whos work permit?
You could have just asked, no, settle petal.
Mate i gen up dk who u think u are bud, why dont u go answer it then smartarse
On reflection i was facetious, long flight, apologies.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Sat 9 Aug 13:56
Quote:
Dandy Warhol, Sat 9 Aug 13:45
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shellypar, Sat 9 Aug 13:32
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Dandy Warhol, Sat 9 Aug 13:18
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shellypar, Sat 9 Aug 12:51
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Dandy Warhol, Sat 9 Aug 12:48
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shellypar, Sat 9 Aug 12:29
Quote:
Athletico, Sat 9 Aug 11:44
Work permit not through in time.
Eh?
Go on, have a wild guess what that means.
Ffs.
Dont know who your getting cheeky with mate, whos work permit?
You could have just asked, no, settle petal.
Mate i gen up dk who u think u are bud, why dont u go answer it then smartarse
On reflection i was facetious, long flight, apologies.
Goooood boyyyy
COYP
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Sat 9 Aug 14:14
@shellypar.
Cheers lass š
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: macapar
Date: Sat 9 Aug 21:08
Connor Young promising indeed but needs confidence
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Topic Originator: dd23
Date: Sat 9 Aug 21:20
Agree with that, hopefully he gets his first goal soon to kick off. I felt we looked pretty makeshift up front today, so a 2-0 win is very pleasing.
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton
Date: Sat 9 Aug 21:23
``Dont know who your getting cheeky with mate, whos work permit?
Bulgarian striker Georgi Porgiev. Big target man apparently.
Post Edited (Sat 09 Aug 21:23)
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Topic Originator: Zimbo
Date: Sat 9 Aug 21:34
Stick John Tod up front.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 9 Aug 21:34
Quote:
Bertie Paton, Sat 9 Aug 21:23
``Dont know who your getting cheeky with mate, whos work permit?
Bulgarian striker Georgi Porgiev. Big target man apparently.
Keep him away from Buffy!
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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis
Date: Sat 9 Aug 21:46
Likes pies and puddings, apparently.
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Equal rights and justice in this time
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 9 Aug 22:23
š
Theyāre bound to be getting foo in they flats across the road. Spare room for Georgie Porgie right here!
āBuffyās Buns are the finest in Fifeā, J. Spence 2019ā
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Topic Originator: wulliepar57
Date: Sat 9 Aug 23:11
Ah but Lorna he is no good to you ! One kiss and he will make you will cry š and we cannot have that
So no georgi porgei fur you
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Topic Originator: Ianoappar
Date: Mon 11 Aug 09:53
St Johnstone have kocked back another offer for Mackenzie Kirk from Dunfermline.
Lennon was hopeful of landing the 21 year old Northern Ireland striker,but St Johnstone are reluctant to sell to a rival Championship Club.
The search continues.
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Topic Originator: Ianoappar
Date: Mon 11 Aug 10:26
Peterborough United have reportedly seen a bid for Mackenzie Kirk also rejected,and they are not the only club reportedly chasing the St Johnstone striker
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Mon 11 Aug 10:30
Quote:
Ianoappar, Mon 11 Aug 09:53
St Johnstone have kocked back another offer for Mackenzie Kirk from Dunfermline.
Lennon was hopeful of landing the 21 year old Northern Ireland striker,but St Johnstone are reluctant to sell to a rival Championship Club.
The search continues.
Where is this update from?
I assume it wasnāt Kirk that Lennon was confident about on Thursday.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Mon 11 Aug 10:51
Topic Originator: Kdy Par like
Date: Mon 11 Aug 10:30
Quote:
Ianoappar, Mon 11 Aug 09:53
St Johnstone have kocked back another offer for Mackenzie Kirk from Dunfermline.
Lennon was hopeful of landing the 21 year old Northern Ireland striker,but St Johnstone are reluctant to sell to a rival Championship Club.
The search continues.
Where is this update from?
I assume it wasnāt Kirk that Lennon was confident about on Thursday.
Letās hope not and that we have a few irons in the fire. Ideally we need someone in this weekā¦ fingers crossed.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: broontroot
Date: Mon 11 Aug 11:07
Quote:
Ianoappar, Mon 11 Aug 09:53
St Johnstone have kocked back another offer for Mackenzie Kirk from Dunfermline.
Lennon was hopeful of landing the 21 year old Northern Ireland striker,but St Johnstone are reluctant to sell to a rival Championship Club.
The search continues.
Son of ex par Andy Kirk
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Topic Originator: onandupthepars
Date: Mon 11 Aug 11:54
I hope we don`t get Georgi Porgiev - his reputation`s terrible. When the boys come out to play - he scarpers!
Post Edited (Mon 11 Aug 11:56)
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Topic Originator: DunfyDave
Date: Mon 11 Aug 12:22
Quote:
onandupthepars, Mon 11 Aug 11:54
I hope we don`t get Georgi Porgiev - his reputation`s terrible. When the boys come out to play - he scarpers!
šš
DunfyDave
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Mon 11 Aug 12:52
yesterday`s Courier
"while Dunfermline Athletic have also intimated they would come to the negotiating table if given encouragement.
Doing business with a Championship rival, though, is extremely unlikely"
"Peterboroughās offer has been the highest thus far ā verbal or written ā but hasnāt tempted Saints to sell"
"It would take a significant six-figure fee to persuade Saints to cash-in and reinvest the money in another centre forward."
i doubt it was him that Lennon was talking about on Thursday.
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Mon 11 Aug 13:08
Never seen the Kirk transfer as realistic given the money St Johnstone spent on him from hearts and us being in the same division.
I also took it as another striker who was close to being signed at the end of last week, hopefully that one will come to fruition in the next couple days.
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Topic Originator: jurgen82
Date: Mon 11 Aug 13:14
Iām widden. Actually googled Georgi Porgiev. š¤¦āāļø
When I read about the dangers of alcohol, I gave up reading.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 11 Aug 13:21
I heard we were interested in Sam Cosgrove but he didn`t want to return to Scotland.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Mon 11 Aug 14:52
Quote:
jurgen82, Mon 11 Aug 13:14
Iām widden. Actually googled Georgi Porgiev. š¤¦āāļø
ššš
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 11 Aug 13:21
I heard we were interested in Sam Cosgrove but he didn`t want to return to Scotland.
Group of lads along from me at Morton were chatting about this, donāt know if thereās any truth in it, pity if there is, as he would be ideal for what we need and obviously did well at Aberdeen previously.
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Mon 11 Aug 15:41
European striker, I`m never sure if I should take anything seriously on here. Does Jack De Gier have a footballing son?
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 11 Aug 17:23
Quote:
jurgen82, Mon 11 Aug 13:14
Iām widden. Actually googled Georgi Porgiev. š¤¦āāļø
Me too š¤¦š»āāļø we now have time to get someone in though - I will be concerned if we donāt add a striker by the Rovers games.
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Topic Originator: Luxembourg Par
Date: Mon 11 Aug 18:08
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Mon 11 Aug 15:41
European striker, I`m never sure if I should take anything seriously on here. Does Jack De Gier have a footballing son?
He does have a son - Robbie - missing him was the reason that he left us to go back to Holland - but unfortunately I canāt remember seeing anything about him playing football
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Mon 11 Aug 18:12
Getting a German striker in later this week. Oliver Shau.
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Topic Originator: WarringtonPar
Date: Mon 11 Aug 18:22
Quote:
kelty_par, Mon 11 Aug 18:12
Getting a German striker in later this week. Oliver Shau.
Is that the boy from FC Bayern Academicals
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Topic Originator: bannerpar
Date: Tue 12 Aug 08:02
We`re reported to be interested in signing Jefferson Cacares a Peruvian winger with Sheffield United. James Bord`s analytic company do the analysis work for the Blades.
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Topic Originator: Leamington_sPAR
Date: Tue 12 Aug 08:50
According to the The Star (Sheffield local paper) there appears to be a number of pieces to their transfer conundrum as Sheffield Utd are wanting to sign a defender. Utd have used up their allocation of exceptions so if they can offload one of them it frees up the chance to sign their target.
As mentioned our own James Bord is involved via the data analytics firm. Here`s what the Star has exclusively reported.
"If not, there is a secondary avenue open to them via an exception scheme, but clubs are only entitled to so many slots and United are understood to have filled all theirs with the signings of wildcards Christian Nwachukwu, Jefferson Caceres, Ehije Ukaki and Mihail Polendakov, all signed this year from the Bulgarian league.
The Star understands that discussions have taken place amongst the hierarchy about a possible solution, should it be needed, which would allow a slot to be freed up for ZƤtterstrƶm. James Bord, the former poker player now playing a big part in shaping Unitedās recruitment, also owns Dunfermline in Scotland, which sources suggest could be a potential destination for one player."
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 12 Aug 09:41
Caceres is the name being mentioned. He`s primarily a winger. We need a striker!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 12 Aug 09:53
If you read the posts on here, jake, lots of folk think we need more than just a striker.
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Tue 12 Aug 09:55
Quote:
jake89, Tue 12 Aug 09:41
Caceres is the name being mentioned. He`s primarily a winger. We need a striker!
Neil Lennon thinks we need more than just a striker.
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Tue 12 Aug 10:12
Quote:
jake89, Tue 12 Aug 09:41
Caceres is the name being mentioned. He`s primarily a winger. We need a striker!
We also need food for the striker.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Tue 12 Aug 10:31
We absolutely need more than just a striker. There is a reason we tried to sign Easton.
We need an attacking midfielder with some quality, cooper looks much improved and will pop up with some goals but Iād question whether his general game is good enough at the top end of the championship and I didnāt see much on sat to suggest anything different.
Striker, attacking midfielder and another CB please. Another option for left wing back would be good too.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Tue 12 Aug 10:43
Ahā¦ā¦but can he do it on a cold windy night in Arbroath or at Lesser Hampden? š¤
All joking aside, definitely looks a player from the YouTube video doing the rounds and someone who would be a welcome addition to the squad (if rumours are true). Although Iām struggling to see where he would play, with us not playing with wingers. I think the Attacking Midfield slot, probably where we saw Easton fitting in, is the thinking here. Other option is to be used as an āoff the shoulderā type striker or moulded into a Wing Back like KRH? Although, thereās no evidence from this short video that he is defence minded.
Definitely an interesting one.
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Tue 12 Aug 10:58
if going by what Lennon has said then 2 strikers, a wing back and a centre half are what he would want.
they might want rid of this guy to help them sign someone but it doesnt fit what we need.
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Topic Originator: Lambo1885
Date: Tue 12 Aug 11:04
"Striker, attacking midfielder and another CB please. Another option for left wing back would be good too."
This for me too.
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Topic Originator: bannerpar
Date: Tue 12 Aug 11:14
Depends on how good the guy is and if he is an attacking threat. He can play left or right wing so it might be handy to tweak the formation in some games or part of games.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Tue 12 Aug 11:16
Quote:
GJS93, Tue 12 Aug 10:58
if going by what Lennon has said then 2 strikers, a wing back and a centre half are what he would want.
they might want rid of this guy to help them sign someone but it doesnt fit what we need.
This might be the case, but if Lennon is offered a player that he knows will enhance the team, then heād be fooly to knock it backā¦..and wonāt. If he sees this lad as a better option on than say Cooper, Bray or Matty Tod then heās surely going to take it, despite it not being part of the original plan surely.
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Topic Originator: Turps
Date: Tue 12 Aug 11:36
Besides winger he can play in midfield or as a forward according to Wikipedia.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 12 Aug 11:44
I would imagine his wages at Sheffield United will be far more than what we would be able to offer. If they loan him out and we pay part of his wages does that free up a `slot` for them to sign a defender or does he have to be sold outright?
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Tue 12 Aug 11:48
sold outright apparently, will be a big hit after paying a million quid to get him in January.
Post Edited (Tue 12 Aug 12:02)
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 12 Aug 11:48
I don`t think Sheffield can loan him. It sounds like they want rid so they can sign someone else. They can`t currently due to signing rules is my understanding.
So if we get him in, will the infamous "Bulgarian Striker" appear too?
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 12 Aug 12:00
The main problem with recruiting from abroad at our level seems to be negotiating a work permit. At least Caceres already has one so that eliminates that issue. Having watched his `highlights reel` I would have thought there would be interest from English clubs if he became available.
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Topic Originator: dd23
Date: Tue 12 Aug 12:47
Would his work permit not apply only to England, meaning weād have to reapply?
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 12 Aug 13:14
Quote:
dd23, Tue 12 Aug 12:47
Would his work permit not apply only to England, meaning weād have to reapply?
Visa apps are UK level but he`d need to reapply as he`s moving employer. Same would apply if he decided to take up a job elsewhere in Sheffield rather than a move to Scotland.
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Topic Originator: PARadise
Date: Tue 12 Aug 13:31
Can`t see him playing in the attacking midfield slot when we have cooper, matty/andy, McLeod and bray all fitting in there. Looks to me like another option than Otoo on the left which is very welcome in an attacking sense.
As echoed above a striker and centre half would all we`d need after that. I`m sure we`ll start to see a few move on as well. Ngwenya etc. this could be a very fun season.
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Tue 12 Aug 13:42
Imagining looking up Georgi Porgiev lol.
I cant talk, I looked up the Korean winger Pu Ding Inpi. Let`s just say that he didn`t exist either.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Tue 12 Aug 13:47
The longer the wait on a striker, the more excited I get. Lennon is clearly looking for the best he can possibly get. Ten days before our next game and the whole squad is chipping in with goals. I still see big Tod`s goal when I close my eyes, it was brilliant and I`d be amazed if it didn`t win goal of the month (or season).
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 12 Aug 14:43
Sheffield United fans don`t seem happy but it looks like Cerceras is a LOAN to free up and extra visa spot for some other player. "Dunfermline" is actually trending on twitter š
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Topic Originator: AlterPar
Date: Tue 12 Aug 14:47
This link seems to suggest it has to be a permanent deal -
https://eflanalysis.com/transfers/ruben-selles-forced-to-sanction-sheffield-united-exit-despite-major-defensive-problems-for-the-blades/
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 12 Aug 14:59
Would be a perm deal as if they loaned him the same rules apply
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 12 Aug 15:01
Quote:
RMGpar, Tue 12 Aug 14:59
Would be a perm deal as if they loaned him the same rules apply
That`s what I thought but lots on twitter saying loan deal. That`s just social media though so probably wrong. Sheffield Utd fans suggesting he`s not that great tbh. Not sure how accurate that is as they clearly don`t know where Dunfermline is either. Not the sharpest Blades š
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 12 Aug 15:08
I think he would be a class signing at this level
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Tue 12 Aug 15:13
I think most senior players coming from the English Championship have a chamce of operating reasonably well at our level, surely?
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: rikaka
Date: Tue 12 Aug 15:29
He`s hasn`t made a senior appearance for them
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Topic Originator: Parfect69
Date: Tue 12 Aug 15:31
We are certainly popular on Sheffield Unitedās X page
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Tue 12 Aug 16:30
Multi club ownership/involvement is quite interesting in these situations. Loan or permanent is maybe less important.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Tue 12 Aug 16:39
Quote:
rikaka, Tue 12 Aug 15:29
He`s hasn`t made a senior appearance for them
What is your expectations?
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 12 Aug 17:28
Surely the ramifications of a deal like this will finally convince the sceptics that getting your business completed early in the transfer window is just a fantasy for a club like ours?
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Tue 12 Aug 17:33
Quote:
wee eck, Tue 12 Aug 17:28
Surely the ramifications of a deal like this will finally convince the sceptics that getting your business completed early in the transfer window is just a fantasy for a club like ours?
Especially with Ross County starting the new season so stronglyā¦ā¦.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 12 Aug 17:33
Quote:
wee eck, Tue 12 Aug 17:28
Surely the ramifications of a deal like this will finally convince the sceptics that getting your business completed early in the transfer window is just a fantasy for a club like ours?
So do you think we have been working on this deal for a long time, wee eck ?
Looks like an opportunistic deal thatās just come about.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Tue 12 Aug 17:34)
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Tue 12 Aug 17:35
Quote:
wee eck, Tue 12 Aug 17:28
Surely the ramifications of a deal like this will finally convince the sceptics that getting your business completed early in the transfer window is just a fantasy for a club like ours?
I think youāre fishing slightly, Eck. We signed Gilmour early in the window and heās already proving a great bit of business, so Iām not sure itās a fantasy. It also shows there are still deals to be done throughout the window. I wonāt be casting much judgment on him until heās actually in the building and weāve seen him play. Yeboah and Hampson arrived with big expectations, Hampson was posted missing and Yeboah was a dud. Hopefully this oneās different, but weāll find out once he signs and plays.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 12 Aug 17:38
I think we`ve probably been working on various deals but the number of variables we can`t control mean it is very difficult to get one over the line. I would have thought that was pretty obvious to someone like you, Raymie, who knows how football works.
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Topic Originator: rikaka
Date: Tue 12 Aug 17:40
Quote:
cammypar 1995, Tue 12 Aug 16:39
Quote:
rikaka, Tue 12 Aug 15:29
He`s hasn`t made a senior appearance for them
What is your expectations?
My comment was aimed at dandys "senior" player from the English championship. He is not, he`s a youth that`s had a transfer fee paid on him in the past. My expectations of this signing sit similar to the other highly rated kid we got from Sheffield utd in January. This isn`t a massive signing or a marque, it`s a young kid who`s been bombed out after 4 months of being a Sheffield.
Andy Campbell was a million pound player back in the day, didn`t make him a good signing for us.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 12 Aug 17:45
Signing somebody like Gilmour from League 1 and giving him the chance to play in the Championship is a lot easier than trying to sign an experienced player who has hopefully played at a higher level but will be willing to play in the Scottish Championship.
From what I`ve heard the club is desperate to get the required quality and won`t compromise despite the pressure to get things done quickly.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 12 Aug 17:51
Quote:
wee eck, Tue 12 Aug 17:45
Signing somebody like Gilmour from League 1 and giving him the chance to play in the Championship is a lot easier than trying to sign an experienced player who has hopefully played at a higher level but will be willing to play in the Scottish Championship.
Thatās absolutely correct, which is why weāve signed a number of players either from lower leagues or young players with potential.
Our rivals have managed to sign more experienced players from higher leagues. That doesnāt mean they will work out but the end of August is fast approaching. I wonder why we canāt get these over the line? Itās good that we have got off to a positive start otherwise the fans would have been more vocal on this topic. We certainly need a few older heads and some creativity to go with what we have.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Tue 12 Aug 17:57)
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 12 Aug 18:02
I`ve tried to explain why we find it hard to get them over the line. As far as I can see most of the experienced players who have been signed by Championship clubs are past their best and looking for a final pay day. We did try to sign Easton without success which just proves my point I think.
Recent rumours suggest we were interested in Kirk, who attracted interest from England, and Cosgrove, who didn`t want to return to Scotland. What can you do in the face of these kinds of obstacles? You keep on trying.
Post Edited (Tue 12 Aug 18:03)
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Tue 12 Aug 18:03
Quote:
rikaka, Tue 12 Aug 17:40
Quote:
cammypar 1995, Tue 12 Aug 16:39
Quote:
rikaka, Tue 12 Aug 15:29
He`s hasn`t made a senior appearance for them
What is your expectations?
My comment was aimed at dandys "senior" player from the English championship. He is not, he`s a youth that`s had a transfer fee paid on him in the past. My expectations of this signing sit similar to the other highly rated kid we got from Sheffield utd in January. This isn`t a massive signing or a marque, it`s a young kid who`s been bombed out after 4 months of being a Sheffield.
Andy Campbell was a million pound player back in the day, didn`t make him a good signing for us.
So my question still stands ā who exactly is this āmarquee signingā folk keep banging on about? Just feels like another throwaway line out of Football Manager. Gilmour was nowhere near a marquee signing, yet heās easily been our best bit of business in the last few windows.
What even makes someone a āmarqueeā anyway? Hampson came in with a fair bit of a reputation and hype. He ended up with 3 appearances totalling 36 minutes while looking bang average at best.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Tue 12 Aug 18:09
Quote:
wee eck, Tue 12 Aug 17:45
Signing somebody like Gilmour from League 1 and giving him the chance to play in the Championship is a lot easier than trying to sign an experienced player who has hopefully played at a higher level but will be willing to play in the Scottish Championship.
From what I`ve heard the club is desperate to get the required quality and won`t compromise despite the pressure to get things done quickly.
Weāre in a situation where lads whoāve been released from a higher level, or have that bit of experience, arenāt exactly going to rush into signing with us and I get that. That being said though weāve done well getting some business done early this time, signing Gilmour and keeping JCM. Last window we left it late, panicked, and ended up with a couple of duds. I`m hopeful weāve learned from that. So getting business early has its pros and cons and so does waiting until the 11th hour.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 12 Aug 18:19
NL said a few weeks ago that it might take until the end of the window to get what we want. He has a better grasp of how things work that many fans do.
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Topic Originator: Luxembourg Par
Date: Tue 12 Aug 18:26
A āmarquee signingā?
Tent Alexander Arnold?
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Topic Originator: obiwanyouknowme
Date: Tue 12 Aug 21:24
What happened to the 1 maybe 2 that were close last week? Seems to have gone quiet or is the Sheff U player one of them?
Would like players in but time now before Raith
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Tue 12 Aug 22:17
Quote:
obiwanyouknowme, Tue 12 Aug 21:24
Would like players in but time now before Raith
Iām sure NL will be the same mate, but is having to be patient
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Wed 13 Aug 17:24
3rd strip launch tomorrow & itās all went quiet on the signing front.
ā¦ā¦Good opportunity to parade a new signing?
āHello my name is Jefferson - Iām happy to be here letās go!ā
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Wed 13 Aug 18:21
Iām willing to model the new strips for ye Angus as long as the club can guarantee me a shower in atween cos Iāll be perspiring oot ma ears after getting aff the train.
āBuffyās Buns are the finest in Fifeā, J. Spence 2019ā
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Wed 13 Aug 18:42
Oaft. As if I wasn`t feeling hot enough today
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Thu 14 Aug 13:33
By definition, I doubt the owners would be throwing money at anything. The point of the analytics and an experienced management team is to look at the available players and determine if they would be the right fit for tge right price There is then a process of whether a player is prepared to come. Tge days of instant success or buying success are long over. You have to put in the hard miles and earn success. A simple fact of life unless you win the lottery.
I agree with the club statement on agreements with other clubs. Best to stand on your own two feet, have a clear identity, and take responsibility for the decisions you make as an independent club.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Thu 14 Aug 17:24
Disappointing another week passing and no sign of the new strikers we badly need. More strips than strikers at the club.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Thu 14 Aug 18:15
Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par like
Date: Thu 14 Aug 17:24
Disappointing another week passing and no sign of the new strikers we badly need. More strips than strikers at the club.
They are ā Close āā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Thu 14 Aug 19:25
Apparently, and I use that term loosely. Twere hoping to unveil a new signing alongside the kit. Word is the players struggled to get there on time, so they tried to hold things off for as long as they could. Thatās just what I heard from a guy in the queue, though, so take it with a pinch of salt.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Thu 14 Aug 20:41
Thereās a picture of someone holding up the scarf going about on instagramā¦ was taking today
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Thu 14 Aug 21:30
Quote:
RMGpar, Thu 14 Aug 20:41
Thereās a picture of someone holding up the scarf going about on instagramā¦ was taking today
Is he holding a jar of marmalade?
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Topic Originator: macapar
Date: Sat 16 Aug 12:23
Some exciting great business this week.
Still one striker to come in ?
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 16 Aug 12:30
Quote:
macapar, Sat 16 Aug 12:23
Some exciting great business this week.
Still one striker to come in ?
He did say he wanted 2.
Whats good is, it looks like we have a squad that can score from several positions
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Topic Originator: macapar
Date: Sat 16 Aug 12:35
Kane and Young are good enough but another one of each was mentioned .
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Sat 16 Aug 14:06
Quote:
macapar, Sat 16 Aug 12:35
Kane and Young are good enough but another one of each was mentioned .
For me the jury is still out on Young. He didnāt really impress against Airdrie and a few times he looked clumsy, falling over the ball when we needed a bit of composure. Albeit Andrew Tod wasn`t exactly great either until his goal.
I just donāt see Young as the type thatās going to chip in with 10+ goals at this level. Hopefully he proves me wrong, gets one soon and goes on a run, but from what Iāve seen so far Iām struggling to picture it.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sat 16 Aug 21:39
Quote:
cammypar 1995, Sat 16 Aug 14:06
Quote:
macapar, Sat 16 Aug 12:35
Kane and Young are good enough but another one of each was mentioned .
For me the jury is still out on Young. He didnāt really impress against Airdrie and a few times he looked clumsy, falling over the ball when we needed a bit of composure. Albeit Andrew Tod wasn`t exactly great either until his goal.
I just donāt see Young as the type thatās going to chip in with 10 goals at this level. Hopefully he proves me wrong, gets one soon and goes on a run, but from what Iāve seen so far Iām struggling to picture it.
Must admit, at the moment, I share this opinion. Iām not for a minute saying heās a dud and I do hope he goes on to be a big player for us in the years to come, but Iām just not seeing it so far.
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Sat 16 Aug 22:34
I see Young like Petrie, seemed to take an age to get that first goal, then, Pars legend.
Give the lad a chance.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Sun 17 Aug 08:43
Quote:
Dandy Warhol, Sat 16 Aug 22:34
I see Young like Petrie, seemed to take an age to get that first goal, then, Pars legend.
Give the lad a chance.
Iām more than happy to give the lad a chance, donāt get me wrong. Iād love nothing more than for him to hit the kind of numbers he managed at Edinburgh City. But honestly, I just canāt see it happening here.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Bucuresti Par
Date: Sun 17 Aug 09:17
I think Young has looked pretty good so far, been unlucky not to score and his hold up play looks better than it was in January when he arrived. Once he gets one I think plenty will come, probably not at the rate he managed for Edinburgh City, but we don`t play in League 2.
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Sun 17 Aug 09:29
I think Young will come good, it`s a big step up in quality going from League 2 to the Championship but once he gets his eye in, he`ll be fine
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Sun 17 Aug 09:37
I think Young is good as well and will score double figures if he stays in the team
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Sun 17 Aug 09:41
It was funny watching the highlights of the Airdrie game, when folk had said Young had been poor. He played a clever flick into Cooper who should have done better, had a nice spin and shot that the keeper saved, played the one-two for the first goal, was inches away from scoring the second goal (he was at the front post and stretched out his leg but didn`t make any contact and it ended up being turned in by Tod), won countless free kicks and was a nuisance to the Airdrie defence. Now I`d rather he was between the goalposts around 10-30 yards from goal but with Kane missing he was having to do two striker roles at the same time.
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Sun 17 Aug 10:03
Young requires a bit of patience, he was brought in last season whilst scoring for fun at Edinburgh City. He`s jumped up two tiers, just turned 21, so let`s give him some time to adapt to the level and develop under Lennon.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sun 17 Aug 10:10
Quote:
king lad, Sun 17 Aug 10:03
Young requires a bit of patience, he was brought in last season whilst scoring for fun at Edinburgh City. He`s jumped up two tiers, just turned 21, so let`s give him some time to adapt to the level and develop under Lennon.
Stop posting nonsense š
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Sun 17 Aug 12:14
"The pursuit of Makenzie Kirk is set to go over the Ā£500,000 mark, with Portsmouth poised to join the race for the St Johnstone striker.
Courier Sport understands that last weekendās bid by League One club, Peterborough United, was close to half-a-million pounds"
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 17 Aug 12:47
That looks like being quite a fee for a young lad who isn`t even a regular starter in a Scottish Championship side.
It seems odd that there has been no apparent interest in Oli Shaw despite Hamilton`s precarious financial position. I see they lost 2-1 at home to E Fife yesterday despite taking the lead. Charlie Telfer was playing for them, presumably as an `amateur`.
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Sun 17 Aug 13:25
I hope the authorities are keeping an extremely careful eye on the `amateurs`
Yes it`s a mystery how a forward line that`s comfortably mid table Championship aren`t angling for a move, despite playing in front of crowds in the low hundreds, with no ground.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Sun 17 Aug 13:56
Quote:
wee eck, Sun 17 Aug 12:47
That looks like being quite a fee for a young lad who isn`t even a regular starter in a Scottish Championship side.
It seems odd that there has been no apparent interest in Oli Shaw despite Hamilton`s precarious financial position. I see they lost 2-1 at home to E Fife yesterday despite taking the lead. Charlie Telfer was playing for them, presumably as an `amateur`.
Heās featured in both of St Johnstoneās league games this season, albeit only off the bench. Last year he played 45 times in all competitions, chipping in with 11 goals and 2 assists which is not a bad return at all considering he was in a team that went down. Iād imagine the lack of game time this season is more to do with the club knowing his time there is up and wanting to get minutes into a replacement rather than anything else.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Bovril Man
Date: Sun 17 Aug 18:00
Kirk is an outstanding young talent and will go for much more money than we can afford. But itās obvious why NL was very keen to bring him in. Hereās hoping he has a similar āplan Bā target thatās of comparable quality!
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Sun 17 Aug 18:08
"Peterborough United were the first to come to the table with a pitch to Saints reaching the best part of Ā£500,000.
Courier Sport understands that Dunfermline have also made a bid in that region, which wasnāt entertained by American owner, Adam Webb"
another Courier update....
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Topic Originator: Stanza
Date: Sun 17 Aug 20:20
Quote:
wee eck, Sun 17 Aug 12:47
It seems odd that there has been no apparent interest in Oli Shaw despite Hamilton`s precarious financial position. I see they lost 2-1 at home to E Fife yesterday despite taking the lead. Charlie Telfer was playing for them, presumably as an `amateur`.
I was at the Hamilton-East Fife match (good end-to-end game, btw) and IMO Shaw did nothing to suggest he would improve us or any other Championship club. Telfer put in a decent shift, but has never fully realised his early potential (he`s still only 30) which is a shame.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sun 17 Aug 20:21
Oli Shaw is not what we need. Bang average.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: dd23
Date: Sun 17 Aug 21:25
Iāve never seen anything about Shaw thatās impressed me or made me think weād be better off with him.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sun 17 Aug 21:27
Got to admit to being the same
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton
Date: Sun 17 Aug 23:14
We are going for a Bulgarian CF or somebody who plays in Bulgaria.
In the know pishh I hear, but everything I`ve been told has been true from the boy that said it.
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton
Date: Sun 17 Aug 23:31
Boyan Georgiov I hear....
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Mon 18 Aug 00:02
Quote:
Bertie Paton, Sun 17 Aug 23:31
Boyan Georgiov I hear....
Aye but where do you hear it from.
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Topic Originator: alwaysaPar
Date: Mon 18 Aug 00:37
Quote:
PARrot, Mon 18 Aug 00:02
Quote:
Bertie Paton, Sun 17 Aug 23:31
Boyan Georgiov I hear....
Aye but where do you hear it from.
It`s all over the Poison Mind Church socials.......
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Topic Originator: MikeyLeonard
Date: Mon 18 Aug 07:53
I tell you, It`s A Miracle how we`re being linked with these type of players now.
I guess Time will tell.
Post Edited (Mon 18 Aug 08:27)
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 18 Aug 10:57
Quote:
MikeyLeonard, Mon 18 Aug 07:53
I tell you, It`s A Miracle how we`re being linked with these type of players now.
I guess Time will tell.
Put the song title in capitals for the young ones.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Mon 18 Aug 10:58)
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Mon 18 Aug 11:47
I suppose with this kind of activity, it generates some headlines for the club, raises the profile, and lets other potential options appreciate the ambition of the club. I think that this probably has the same feel as the Dylan Easton affair in that a club in the same league is unlikely to sell to a rival. One of several irons in the fire you would hope.
I don`t think that the squad numbers is about squad numbers and filling positions per se. I think its about bringing in players to develop them over time as part of a holistic approach to squad development and planning ahead.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Mon 18 Aug 12:25
I heard about random name the other day which I won`t reveal as I don`t believe it for one second but if it came off it would be quite a coup in terms of name recognition and level the guy was playing at, but would also be a left field signing. I think he`smaybe 32 or 33 and currently at a club (and has played andscored this season) but has been told he can leave. Like I say, I can`t see it happening though. I`m sure we`re looking but offering deals, making bids and getting the player actually in the building are totally far removed.
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Topic Originator: RossDAFC88
Date: Mon 18 Aug 12:37
Quote:
kelty_par, Mon 18 Aug 12:25
I heard about random name the other day which I won`t reveal as I don`t believe it for one second but if it came off it would be quite a coup in terms of name recognition and level the guy was playing at, but would also be a left field signing. I think he`smaybe 32 or 33 and currently at a club (and has played andscored this season) but has been told he can leave. Like I say, I can`t see it happening though. I`m sure we`re looking but offering deals, making bids and getting the player actually in the building are totally far removed.
ā¦.Ollie palmer? From what I gather, we`ve made moves for several top-tier strikers. The owners clearly have big ambitions and are pushing hard to land a marquee signing up front. Fingers crossed they can pull it off, though at the moment, itās looking like a tough one to get over the line.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 18 Aug 13:45
One that got away? The Record reports -
`Motherwell have signed former Kilmarnock and St Johnstone striker Callum Hendry on a two-year deal. The 27-year-old swapped the SPFL for the EFL in 2022, spending two seasons with Salford City before signing for MK Dons a year ago. He started last season with two goals in four games but lost his starting place after a spell out with injury and now he heads back north to sign for the Steelmen.`
He`s the son of Colin Hendry of course. I did wonder about him but didn`t think he was particularly prolific.
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Topic Originator: MikeyLeonard
Date: Mon 18 Aug 16:14
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Mon 18 Aug 10:57
Quote:
MikeyLeonard, Mon 18 Aug 07:53
I tell you, It`s A Miracle how we`re being linked with these type of players now.
I guess Time will tell.
Put the song title in capitals for the young ones.
š
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 18 Aug 16:34
I do think we need another recognised striker but I also think the problem was exaggerated last year by the lack of chances created and the absence of regular goals from midfield. I think both these issues have been addressed this season which may take some pressure off the strikers. If you`re creating chances and scoring goals it doesn`t really matter who`s converting them.
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Topic Originator: onandupthepars
Date: Mon 18 Aug 16:57
I`m suspicious of Boyan Georgiov - by his own admission he`s a man without conviction, who doesn`t know - fat lot o` use for a striker!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 19 Aug 09:48
Another one bites the dust -
Sam Cosgrove has joined A-League Premiership winners Auckland FC. The former Aberdeen striker has made the move to the successful New Zealand outfit. The 28-year-old had three successful years at Pittodrie under Derek McInnes before he was sold to Birmingham City in 2021 and then he joined Barnsley two years later.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Tue 19 Aug 11:50
do think we need another recognised striker but I also think the problem was exaggerated last year by the lack of chances created and the absence of regular goals from midfield. I think both these issues have been addressed this season
2 games in and weāve scored 2 goals with one being a 1 a season type worldy from a defender and weāve addressed the issues? Very premature!
Not convinced, we have a solid midfield now for sure but there aināt a lot of goals in it. Not sure where Jefferson will play but cooper is not going to be consistently good enough at this level this season to create enough. Easton would have solved the problem so in my eyes we havenāt solved it yet until we have that type of quality player and of course a striker.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Tue 19 Aug 12:16
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wee eck, Mon 18 Aug 16:34
I do think we need another recognised striker but I also think the problem was exaggerated last year by the lack of chances created and the absence of regular goals from midfield. I think both these issues have been addressed this season which may take some pressure off the strikers. If you`re creating chances and scoring goals it doesn`t really matter who`s converting them.
The problem is how much weāre relying on a striker that simply canāt be relied upon. Yes, the quality of the squad has improved and maybe creating more chances will bring more goals, but the fact remains we canāt depend on Kane. Itās no secret weāre a different side with him in the team, and when heās missing we look toothless. I posted previously the stats and how much we struggle when kane is absent. This hasnāt really been addressed this window.
Andrew Tod has chipped in, but I canāt see his goals lasting all season. He looks a really promising player but heās still a bit away from being an established scorer at this level. If weāre serious about pushing for the playoffs, we need someone who can lead the line, play the majority of games, and actually be a consistent threat.
The issue is that every club (even Celtic in their own market) is on the hunt for the same thing, a striker who can last the distance and score goals.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Tue 19 Aug 12:28
If rumours are to be believed we are going to add another CH and a striker soon.
Donāt think there will be any more, so no āEaston typeā being signed in this window. Maybe Lennon thinks we have someone on our books already who could fill that role ?
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 19 Aug 12:29
I did say I thought we needed another striker. Maybe you missed that bit. And we`ve played 6 games, not 2, as Berkey seems to think, one against a Premiership team when we scored. I love it when folk dismiss `worldies` as if the potential to score them was some sort of handicap.
It`s pretty obvious we`re moving the ball quicker and offering a bigger goal threat from other areas of the field. MacLeod`s hardly had a chance to show what he can do either.
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Topic Originator: obiwanyouknowme
Date: Tue 19 Aug 12:42
@desparado- whatās the rumours - able to share?
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Tue 19 Aug 12:54
Topic Originator: obiwanyouknowme like
Date: Tue 19 Aug 12:42
@desparado- whatās the rumours - able to share?
Just a rumourā¦.. no namesā¦
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Tue 19 Aug 14:14
Personally I never thought Dylan Easton was an option from a rival club, and not upset that he didn`t make the move.
Strikers are hard to come by and getting a proven goalscorer in the door will be very tough. They are in short supply and we will be way down the pecking order.
It`s unfortunate that Chris Kane is injury prone but that means other players will need to chip in goals. Unless they are exceptional I am not too sure there are many consistent goalscorers out there in our price range.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Tue 19 Aug 14:16
Quote:
desparado, Tue 19 Aug 12:28
If rumours are to be believed we are going to add another CH and a striker soon.
Donāt think there will be any more, so no āEaston typeā being signed in this window. Maybe Lennon thinks we have someone on our books already who could fill that role ?
Knowing absolutely nothing about him, other than the video weāve all seenā¦.but I would have thought that Caceres was an āEaston typeā signing. If the rumours were true about Eastonā¦and we had got him, would we have signed Caceres?
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Topic Originator: onandupthepars
Date: Tue 19 Aug 16:59
I`m not saying anything new, just my take on where we are with recruitment.
I`ll be very surprised if we don`t sign a striker before this window closes on first of September. I`d also be surprised if it hasn`t been at the top of our manager`s list all along. We`ve got 12 and a bit days to find out.
If we don`t get one then I`d imagine we`re saving the money earmarked for a striker till we can get one who meets our stringent criteria. I get that feeling from what others have posted about NL as manager at Hibs. I don`t think he`s one to blow the budget just for the sake of ticking a `got another striker` box.
Post Edited (Tue 19 Aug 17:01)
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Tue 19 Aug 17:11
You know, actually your right wee eck, we blew away a couple of league 2 teams so actually we have solved the goalscoring problems from last season totallyā¦. The league is what Iām interested in and itās our bread and butter and very easy to measure how improved we are.
If we go into this season relying on cooper and Andrew Tod thatās a problem for me. If Jefferson comes in for cooper hopefully thatās an upgrade and Kane will obv come in tod but we need another striker, ideally one who competes in the air as well have plenty width in our team.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 19 Aug 17:16
You`ve completely misrepresented my original post. Now there`s a surprise.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Tue 19 Aug 18:04
Apparently Lucas Fyfe grabbed a great goal and put in a great performance against Celtic. Snodgrass was full of praise on his socials, which isnāt a surprise given heās part of the agency Fyfe has signed with.
Congratulations also to forward Lucas Fyfe who has also been named in the Scotland U17s squad for their upcoming training camp š“ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó “ó æ
The two-day training camp in Largs will give U17 Head Coach Brian McLaughlin the chance to work with the group of players ahead of EURO Under 17 matches in October.
Brilliant Lucas š
c'mon the pars
Post Edited (Tue 19 Aug 18:07)
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Tue 19 Aug 18:20
I could see some interest in Lucas Fyfe soon. The big English clubs are easily able to take a chance and sign youngsters for 6 figures even when they are on the fringes of first teams
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Wed 20 Aug 13:28
Kevin Nisbet anyone? ..
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Wed 20 Aug 13:52
A bit pricey I reckon.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: WarringtonPar
Date: Wed 20 Aug 13:57
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Wed 20 Aug 13:52
A bit pricey I reckon.
No more than Kirk Iād reckon.
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton
Date: Wed 20 Aug 13:58
Saw the Nisbet rumour yesterday. No a chance of that happening. We would have to be in the top division at least for that to happen.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 20 Aug 14:05
Even if we could afford him, how do you persuade a current international player to drop down to the Scottish Championship? He got away from it as soon as he could the last time he played in it. If Aberdeen couldn`t get him away from Millwall I don`t see any way we could.
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Topic Originator: WarringtonPar
Date: Wed 20 Aug 14:06
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Bertie Paton, Wed 20 Aug 13:58
Saw the Nisbet rumour yesterday. No a chance of that happening. We would have to be in the top division at least for that to happen.
Money talks!
Iāve heard Simon Murrayās name mentioned by a bookie I know. Heās based in the NW of England but works for one of the big firms.
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Wed 20 Aug 14:15
Simon Murray would be exactly the sort of player we need, that would be the icing on the cake if we got him. Think the club are after younger players though
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Wed 20 Aug 14:19
I reckon we will be rewarded with the wait for a striker, some of the names linked/been in for are massive for where we are..
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Wed 20 Aug 14:30
Quote:
WarringtonPar, Wed 20 Aug 14:06
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Bertie Paton, Wed 20 Aug 13:58
Saw the Nisbet rumour yesterday. No a chance of that happening. We would have to be in the top division at least for that to happen.
Money talks!
Iāve heard Simon Murrayās name mentioned by a bookie I know. Heās based in the NW of England but works for one of the big firms.
No danger. Tied down until 2027 so itād take an astronomical fee just for Dundee to even open the email. He was nominated for PFA Player of the Year last season and bagged 8 goals in as many games to win Player of the Month in April. Ended up sweeping both Player of the Year and Playersā Player of the Year at his boyhood club.
No doubt heās a proven scorer, but he just doesnāt fit our transfer strategy and with the financial implications it would take, it makes absolutely no sense.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Wed 20 Aug 14:34
Letās be realistic folks Kevin Nisbet or Simon Murray wonāt be rocking up at East End.
I fully expect weāll get a striker in shortly but itās not going to be either of them.
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Topic Originator: neilholland999
Date: Wed 20 Aug 15:14
It seems we have been waiting a while now for the `imminent` arrival of a striker.
Post Edited (Wed 20 Aug 15:14)
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Topic Originator: WarringtonPar
Date: Wed 20 Aug 15:47
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No danger. Tied down until 2027 so itād take an astronomical fee just for Dundee to even open the email. He was nominated for PFA Player of the Year last season and bagged 8 goals in as many games to win Player of the Month in April. Ended up sweeping both Player of the Year and Playersā Player of the Year at his boyhood club.
Heās nearly 33 why would it take an astronomical offer to move him? Heāll have literally no resale value beyond his contract end date perhaps Dundee would take an offer now to cash in. Contracts can work for the club as well as the player. Either way itās rumour, letās see what develops.
Post Edited (Wed 20 Aug 15:48)
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Wed 20 Aug 15:51
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WarringtonPar, Wed 20 Aug 15:47
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No danger. Tied down until 2027 so itād take an astronomical fee just for Dundee to even open the email. He was nominated for PFA Player of the Year last season and bagged 8 goals in as many games to win Player of the Month in April. Ended up sweeping both Player of the Year and Playersā Player of the Year at his boyhood club.
Heās nearly 33 why would it take an astronomical offer to move him? Heāll have literally no resale value beyond his contract end date perhaps Dundee would take an offer now to cash in. Contracts can work for the club as well as the player. Either way itās rumour, letās see what develops.
Heās a life long Dundee fan, heās not going to leave them to join us.
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Topic Originator: WarringtonPar
Date: Wed 20 Aug 15:56
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Kdy Par, Wed 20 Aug 15:51
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WarringtonPar, Wed 20 Aug 15:47
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No danger. Tied down until 2027 so itād take an astronomical fee just for Dundee to even open the email. He was nominated for PFA Player of the Year last season and bagged 8 goals in as many games to win Player of the Month in April. Ended up sweeping both Player of the Year and Playersā Player of the Year at his boyhood club.
Heās nearly 33 why would it take an astronomical offer to move him? Heāll have literally no resale value beyond his contract end date perhaps Dundee would take an offer now to cash in. Contracts can work for the club as well as the player. Either way itās rumour, letās see what develops.
Heās a life long Dundee fan, heās not going to leave them to join us.
Yet he was happy to sign for Dundee Utd š¤·āāļø
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Wed 20 Aug 16:05
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WarringtonPar, Wed 20 Aug 15:56
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Kdy Par, Wed 20 Aug 15:51
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WarringtonPar, Wed 20 Aug 15:47
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No danger. Tied down until 2027 so itād take an astronomical fee just for Dundee to even open the email. He was nominated for PFA Player of the Year last season and bagged 8 goals in as many games to win Player of the Month in April. Ended up sweeping both Player of the Year and Playersā Player of the Year at his boyhood club.
Heās nearly 33 why would it take an astronomical offer to move him? Heāll have literally no resale value beyond his contract end date perhaps Dundee would take an offer now to cash in. Contracts can work for the club as well as the player. Either way itās rumour, letās see what develops.
Heās a life long Dundee fan, heās not going to leave them to join us.
Yet he was happy to sign for Dundee Utd š¤·āāļø
Thatās not really how it works. Murray might be 33 but resale value isnāt the only factor in football. Heās Dundeeās captain, top scorer and absolutely central to how they play, losing him would massively weaken them. Clubs donāt just flog their best players for peanuts because of age, especially when heās still under contract and producing every week. Thatās why it would take a big offer, Dundee would have to be properly compensated for ripping up the spine of their team at this stage of the window.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: WarringtonPar
Date: Wed 20 Aug 16:08
What would you call an astronomical fee ?
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Wed 20 Aug 16:10
It was really only at Ross Co. That he was injury free, apart from that his career has a lot of goals, and a lot of injuries....... we`ve been here before.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Wed 20 Aug 16:26
Folk thinking we can get Simon Murray šš¤¦š»āāļø this place sometimes!
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Wed 20 Aug 18:00
Quote:
WarringtonPar, Wed 20 Aug 16:08
What would you call an astronomical fee ?
More than we will bid for a players than fit none of our recruitment criteria.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: AlterPar
Date: Wed 20 Aug 18:20
I did get a bit caught up in the excitement thinking we might have been in for Martin Boyle earlier in the window, then I was at Easter Road for the partizan game and saw him and did have a laugh to myself thinking that was never happening. Murray wonāt happen either. Dundees best player in a very important year for them where they might struggle to stay up even with him.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 21 Aug 00:00
Jimmy Thelin hasn`t ruled out the possibility of Kevin Nisbet returning to Aberdeen.
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Topic Originator: DNCH
Date: Thu 21 Aug 05:24
Simon Murray? Weāve officially lost the plot.
He was runner up to Maeda in every award last season (could argue he was unlucky) and he scored something like 21 goals in the top flight. Heās 100% the type of experienced forward that we could use but thatās just flat out not happening. Even at his age I wouldnāt be surprised if another club threw him a 2 year deal.
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Thu 21 Aug 07:03
Quote:
DNCH, Thu 21 Aug 05:24
Simon Murray? Weāve officially lost the plot.
He was runner up to Maeda in every award last season (could argue he was unlucky) and he scored something like 21 goals in the top flight. Heās 100% the type of experienced forward that we could use but thatās just flat out not happening. Even at his age I wouldnāt be surprised if another club threw him a 2 year deal.
Some of the suggestions on here have been laughable.
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Thu 21 Aug 07:15
Weāre more likely to be in for Kyle Vassell, ex-Killie captain.
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Thu 21 Aug 07:28
The Kevin Nesbit rumour came from oie and bovril, it was a wind up to see if they could get it in the papers ffsš
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Thu 21 Aug 08:01
Quote:
Ahoy!Ahoy!, Thu 21 Aug 07:15
Weāre more likely to be in for Kyle Vassell, ex-Killie captain.
He`s just signed for the Colorado Switchbacks in the USL Championship (2nd tier of USA football).
Probably going to either have to look further afield to bring in the striker or hope a club and player have a fallout so they become available.
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Thu 21 Aug 12:24
^^ the first part should have been happening anyway and with the rumoured figure for Kirk although the Press claiming its a bit less, you would think the club would be looking in a bigger pool than normal too with that kind of money around......i wouldnt be putting the likes of Nisbet and Murray in that category though.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Mon 25 Aug 08:19
Thought I would bump this up as I imagine it will be a talking point as the clock ticks down before the transfer window closes..
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Mon 25 Aug 10:21
Damn right but will, fully expect 1 or 2 strikers signed this week. We simply have to if weāre going to give ourselves a chance of competing for top 4.
Post Edited (Mon 25 Aug 10:22)
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Mon 25 Aug 10:49
Weāll itās certainly now or never. If someone of quality is not brought in to help and assist Kane then itās going to hamper our season. Iāve had faith in Lennon and believed he was working away on someone and has just been waiting on something, really hope Iām not wrong.
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Mon 25 Aug 11:10
Lennon isnāt daft, heās said numerous times we lack goals in the team.
Heās also said weāve been close to bringing in striker a few times and nothing been finalised.
I dread to think what the seasons going to be like if we donāt bring in another one.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 25 Aug 11:17
Quote:
Buster_Brown, Mon 25 Aug 10:49
Weāll itās certainly now or never. If someone of quality is not brought in to help and assist Kane then itās going to hamper our season. Iāve had faith in Lennon and believed he was working away on someone and has just been waiting on something, really hope Iām not wrong.
Itās not really up to the manager to do the deals. He may well have identified some and asked the club to get them signed.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Mon 25 Aug 12:04
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Mon 25 Aug 11:17
Quote:
Buster_Brown, Mon 25 Aug 10:49
Weāll itās certainly now or never. If someone of quality is not brought in to help and assist Kane then itās going to hamper our season. Iāve had faith in Lennon and believed he was working away on someone and has just been waiting on something, really hope Iām not wrong.
Itās not really up to the manager to do the deals. He may well have identified some and asked the club to get them signed.
And it`s not necessarily the club`s fault either. Even with the potential of a sizeable budget, the last thing anyone wants to do is overpay. You`ll also have players who don`t fancy a move to Scotland (if looking abroad) as it involves shifting their family.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 25 Aug 13:08
It`s pretty obvious the reason we haven`t signed a striker is that it`s very difficult to find one who fits the profile we`re looking for in terms of experience, ability, style of play, affordability, willingness to play in the Scottish Championship, etc. The fact that we`ve been linked with Makenzie Kirk suggests we have shown a bit of flexibility in applying these criteria but still no success.
And yet some fans seem to think we should have had this sorted at the start of the transfer window...
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 25 Aug 13:10
Quote:
jake89, Mon 25 Aug 12:04
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Raymie the Legend, Mon 25 Aug 11:17
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Buster_Brown, Mon 25 Aug 10:49
Weāll itās certainly now or never. If someone of quality is not brought in to help and assist Kane then itās going to hamper our season. Iāve had faith in Lennon and believed he was working away on someone and has just been waiting on something, really hope Iām not wrong.
Itās not really up to the manager to do the deals. He may well have identified some and asked the club to get them signed.
And it`s not necessarily the club`s fault either. Even with the potential of a sizeable budget, the last thing anyone wants to do is overpay. You`ll also have players who don`t fancy a move to Scotland (if looking abroad) as it involves shifting their family.
Iām not saying itās the clubās fault. Just saying that the manager doesnāt hand out contracts to new players.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Mon 25 Aug 13:10)
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Mon 25 Aug 14:41
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Raymie the Legend, Mon 25 Aug 13:10
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jake89, Mon 25 Aug 12:04
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Raymie the Legend, Mon 25 Aug 11:17
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Buster_Brown, Mon 25 Aug 10:49
Weāll itās certainly now or never. If someone of quality is not brought in to help and assist Kane then itās going to hamper our season. Iāve had faith in Lennon and believed he was working away on someone and has just been waiting on something, really hope Iām not wrong.
Itās not really up to the manager to do the deals. He may well have identified some and asked the club to get them signed.
And it`s not necessarily the club`s fault either. Even with the potential of a sizeable budget, the last thing anyone wants to do is overpay. You`ll also have players who don`t fancy a move to Scotland (if looking abroad) as it involves shifting their family.
Iām not saying itās the clubās fault. Just saying that the manager doesnāt hand out contracts to new players.
Totally. Just building on what you`ve said that it`s not a case that Lennon says "I want this guy" and it magically happens. Loads of negotiation involved in addition to the cost. Also, all the competition. Finding an experienced goal scorer who is willing to play in the Scottish championship for a couple of grand a week and isn`t injury prone is a bit like finding a hen with teeth!
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 25 Aug 15:27
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 25 Aug 13:08
It`s pretty obvious the reason we haven`t signed a striker is that it`s very difficult to find one who fits the profile we`re looking for in terms of experience, ability, style of play, affordability, willingness to play in the Scottish Championship, etc. The fact that we`ve been linked with Makenzie Kirk suggests we have shown a bit of flexibility in applying these criteria but still no success.
And yet some fans seem to think we should have had this sorted at the start of the transfer window...
The worry is that we have put all our eggs in one basket chasing Kirk, fail, and end up really short up top for yet another 4 months before the next window.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 25 Aug 15:31
It seems the Kirk bid was dead a few weeks ago and how do you know we haven`t been chasing other targets before or since then? Cosgrove was one who didn`t want to return to Scotland and he`s now in NZ.
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Mon 25 Aug 15:43
Thatās my fear also that weāve tried so hard for Kirk that we wonāt have time to get any deals done.
I said months ago for a joke that Iād be raging if we didnāt bring anyone new in and end up resigning Lewis McCann. Yet here we are 1 week left of transfer window and no new striker and McCann is still without a club š¤¦š»āāļø
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 25 Aug 15:47
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 25 Aug 15:31
It seems the Kirk bid was dead a few weeks ago and how do you know we haven`t been chasing other targets before or since then? Cosgrove was one who didn`t want to return to Scotland and he`s now in NZ.
I donāt know š¤·š»āāļø but thereās a possibility itās whats happening since theres zero other rumours kicking about.
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Mon 25 Aug 16:00
does fotheringham moving to perth now open up a path for Kirk to move?
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Mon 25 Aug 16:07
It would be bitterly disappointing if we don`t bring someone in after all the hype, in saying that though, i still think a lot of folk got carried away with themselves, we were never challenging the top 3 this season.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 25 Aug 16:07
If Kirk moves presumably it will be to England as clubs down there have already outbid clubs up here. He would seem to be a bit of a gamble as he hasn`t even established himself at SJ,
Post Edited (Mon 25 Aug 16:08)
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Mon 25 Aug 16:19
The club have obviously been trying. No point in bringing anyone in for the sake of it. It may be we have to run with the squad we have. It`s not the end of the world.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: DunfyDave
Date: Mon 25 Aug 16:29
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Dave_1885, Mon 25 Aug 15:27
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wee eck, Mon 25 Aug 13:08
It`s pretty obvious the reason we haven`t signed a striker is that it`s very difficult to find one who fits the profile we`re looking for in terms of experience, ability, style of play, affordability, willingness to play in the Scottish Championship, etc. The fact that we`ve been linked with Makenzie Kirk suggests we have shown a bit of flexibility in applying these criteria but still no success.
And yet some fans seem to think we should have had this sorted at the start of the transfer window...
The worry is that we have put all our eggs in one basket chasing Kirk, fail, and end up really short up top for yet another 4 months before the next window.
^^^ Dave1885 - I don`t believe for a second that we have put all our eggs in one basket and targeted only a solitary striker š¤
DunfyDave
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Mon 25 Aug 16:35
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Dandy Warhol, Mon 25 Aug 16:07
It would be bitterly disappointing if we don`t bring someone in after all the hype, in saying that though, i still think a lot of folk got carried away with themselves, we were never challenging the top 3 this season.
I totally agree, I think here was a massive overreaction to how much the owners were realistically pump in. In reality the Germans probably saw how big a task it was to juggle fixing the infrastructure and build a squad that can properly challenge near the top of this league. I`d say currently we are almost certainly paying higher wages than last yearās squad. I`d say we are probably a mid table team at the moment.
Whatās annoying is weāve all known for months where the glaring weakness was and yet weāre now at the business end of the window with no alternative when kane misses multiple games. Every man and his dog knows weāre desperate, so we will probably end up paying over the odds for someone who mightāve cost half the price 3 or 4 weeks ago. Itās frustrating but it`s pretty much where we are at the minute.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 25 Aug 16:57
If it was as easy as that, surely we would have bid the appropriate amount 3 or 4 weeks ago?
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Mon 25 Aug 17:08
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Ahoy!Ahoy!, Mon 25 Aug 15:43
Thatās my fear also that weāve tried so hard for Kirk that we wonāt have time to get any deals done.
I said months ago for a joke that Iād be raging if we didnāt bring anyone new in and end up resigning Lewis McCann. Yet here we are 1 week left of transfer window and no new striker and McCann is still without a club š¤¦š»āāļø
Iād re-sign McCann just to see the Berkey meltdown š
Zwei Pints Bier und ein PƤckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Mon 25 Aug 17:12
Would be more than just Berkey having a meltdown š
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Mon 25 Aug 17:35
Steven Fletcher still without a club?
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Mon 25 Aug 17:37
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wee eck, Mon 25 Aug 16:57
If it was as easy as that, surely we would have bid the appropriate amount 3 or 4 weeks ago?
Depends what the appropriate amount is for both parties, eck. One thingās for sure the closer we get to the deadline, the more desperate we look and that just means the price keeps going up.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 25 Aug 18:02
Maybe the selling club or the targeted player get more desperate too and lower their demands. It works both ways.
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Mon 25 Aug 18:07
Quote:
Ahoy!Ahoy!, Mon 25 Aug 17:35
Steven Fletcher still without a club?
Mainly because heās retired to become a golf YouTuber.
Post Edited (Mon 25 Aug 18:07)
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Topic Originator: StevenPar77
Date: Mon 25 Aug 18:13
Quote:
Kdy Par, Mon 25 Aug 18:07
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Ahoy!Ahoy!, Mon 25 Aug 17:35
Steven Fletcher still without a club?
Mainly because heās retired to become a golf YouTuber.
I guess that makes him a man of many clubs now!
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Mon 25 Aug 18:19
Quote:
StevenPar77, Mon 25 Aug 18:13
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Kdy Par, Mon 25 Aug 18:07
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Ahoy!Ahoy!, Mon 25 Aug 17:35
Steven Fletcher still without a club?
Mainly because heās retired to become a golf YouTuber.
I guess that makes him a man of many clubs now!
Boom boom tisch!
Zwei Pints Bier und ein PƤckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Mon 25 Aug 18:22
Quote:
StevenPar77, Mon 25 Aug 18:13
Quote:
Kdy Par, Mon 25 Aug 18:07
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Ahoy!Ahoy!, Mon 25 Aug 17:35
Steven Fletcher still without a club?
Mainly because heās retired to become a golf YouTuber.
I guess that makes him a man of many clubs now!
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Mon 25 Aug 20:03
Thanks guys, Iāll have a nightmare tonight where it got so bad McCann was given a deal!
Not to worry though, so long as Lennon is manager there is no way McCann will be back.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Mon 25 Aug 20:30
Quote:
Indiapar1, Mon 25 Aug 16:19
The club have obviously been trying. No point in bringing anyone in for the sake of it. It may be we have to run with the squad we have. It`s not the end of the world.
Iām not just saying this, I would genuinely prefer we stuck with what we have than just bring in any old jobber to plod about and frustrate the life out of us, had enough of that. If the addition isnāt going to enhance the squad then letās just leave it a few months and see what the option is then, is my view.
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Topic Originator: Jealous Furniture
Date: Mon 25 Aug 21:04
McCann & Jakubiak to the rescue!
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Topic Originator: livipar2
Date: Mon 25 Aug 22:36
Lewis McCann and Ollie Palmer from Wrexham incoming?
Mon the Pars!!!!!!!!!!!
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Mon 25 Aug 23:00
I reckon if we canāt get a better option signed before the window shuts we will sign Oli Shaw on deadline day. Heād be a nailed on cert to start ahead of everyone we currently have except Kane (on the rare occasion he is fit).
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Mon 25 Aug 23:02
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Never10yairds, Mon 25 Aug 23:00
I reckon if we canāt get a better option signed before the window shuts we will sign Oli Shaw on deadline day. Heād be a nailed on cert to start ahead of everyone we currently have except Kane (on the rare occasion he is fit).
Is that you reckon out of logical thinking cos thatās what youād do or have you heard something on the grapevine?
COYP
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Topic Originator: Tenruh
Date: Tue 26 Aug 06:32
Quote:
Never10yairds, Mon 25 Aug 23:00
I reckon if we canāt get a better option signed before the window shuts we will sign Oli Shaw on deadline day. Heād be a nailed on cert to start ahead of everyone we currently have except Kane (on the rare occasion he is fit).
Allegedly, Shaw failed a medical.
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Topic Originator: macapar
Date: Tue 26 Aug 08:08
And still no striker yet.
Wonder who does the negotiations?
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Tue 26 Aug 08:34
Very much doubt he failed a medical. Heās played every game this season and played 35 games last season.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Tue 26 Aug 09:21
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Ahoy!Ahoy!, Tue 26 Aug 08:34
Very much doubt he failed a medical. Heās played every game this season and played 35 games last season.
You know the rules here, we don`t let facts get in the way of a good story.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Tue 26 Aug 10:04
NMC, just what I would do, no inside info.
Tenruh, hadnāt heard that but makes sense, I had wondered why he hadnāt moved on from Hamilton. Heās too good for seaside league and they need cash. Him having an identifiable medical condition explains why he hasnāt moved on.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 26 Aug 10:25
NL`s assessment of Caceres on COWS - āJefferson is a really good finisher. He didnāt have a great time at Sheffield United. he didnāt play a lot, if at all. So, we want to integrate him into the Scottish culture, the footballing culture here and then let him express himself. Heās a really talented player.ā
Maybe there are goals to come from that source.
The Courier is reporting that Andrew Tod will be out for 21 days as a result of the protocols applying to concussions but, the way the fixtures fall at the moment, he`ll only miss Saturday`s game against Ross County.
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Topic Originator: Biggles
Date: Tue 26 Aug 11:26
With the uncertainty around whether or not the Indian Premier league will go ahead or not, I wonder if there are any potential options/targets that could be on our radar?
Will he save it? Save it??? He never bloody saw it! Like a bullet!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 26 Aug 11:51
Connor Shields (ex-Motherwell) is featured in the Record as someone who has played the last two years in India but is back home training on his own as he awaits news of what`s to happen there. He wasn`t particularly prolific when he played in Scotland though or in India. his career stats are 41 goals in 251 games per wikipedia.
Jason Cummings is also affected by the problems in India but he is still under contract whilst Shields is out of contract.
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Tue 26 Aug 13:15
Connor Shields has only scored 2 goals in as many seasons out there but his experience and physicality could help us out.
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Tue 26 Aug 13:22
Jordan Rhodes, Chris Martin and Connor Wickham all still out of contract would help massively alongside Kane/Connor Young.
Also notice that there are 5 āstrikersā still without a club who played in the Championship last season and 4 are ex-Pars strikers.
McCann, Medude, McGill and Jakubiak, says it all really.
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Tue 26 Aug 13:29
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Ahoy!Ahoy!, Tue 26 Aug 13:22
Jordan Rhodes, Chris Martin and Connor Wickham all still out of contract would help massively alongside Kane/Connor Young.
Also notice that there are 5 āstrikersā still without a club who played in the Championship last season and 4 are ex-Pars strikers.
McCann, Medude, McGill and Jakubiak, says it all really.
I donāt think McGill played for anyone last season. Left Airdrie at the end of 23/24.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Tue 26 Aug 13:30
Chris Martin would be an interesting one - 21 league goals in 57 games over the last 2 years, but is 36 without a pre season behind him - would take a while to get up to speed.
We really need to get one in before the window shuts though. Our striking options, for a top 4 push, do not look good enough if we will only get 70% of game time from Kane over the season at best.
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Tue 26 Aug 13:43
Chris Martin is the one that stands out to me as the āBrewsterā type player. Would hold the ball up, win his headers and link up with the second striker.
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Tue 26 Aug 13:44
Rhodes is the only one I`d personally consider. The only Chris Martin i can find is at Spartack Moscow and he doesn`t fill me with confidence.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Tue 26 Aug 13:48
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Tue 26 Aug 13:44
Rhodes is the only one I`d personally consider. The only Chris Martin i can find is at Spartack Moscow and he doesn`t fill me with confidence.
Chris Martin has plied his trade in England for years and is an ex Scotland international, most remembered for his last grasp winner v Slovenia at Hampden in a qualifying campaign under Strachan.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 26 Aug 14:07
Not sure about Chris Martin. I`ve heard he`s Trouble and the idea of him signing sends a Shiver down my spine. I`m sure some on here will put me In My Place though.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Tue 26 Aug 14:17
Quote:
jake89, Tue 26 Aug 14:07
Not sure about Chris Martin. I`ve heard he`s Trouble and the idea of him signing sends a Shiver down my spine. I`m sure some on here will put me In My Place though.
It could be Magic where Sparks could fly but might suit a team more in Yellow or that lot from Paradise.
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 26 Aug 15:46
Connor Wickham is still only 32
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Topic Originator: SeasonedPar
Date: Tue 26 Aug 16:20
Quote:
parsmad68, Tue 26 Aug 14:17
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jake89, Tue 26 Aug 14:07
Not sure about Chris Martin. I`ve heard he`s Trouble and the idea of him signing sends a Shiver down my spine. I`m sure some on here will put me In My Place though.
It could be Magic where Sparks could fly but might suit a team more in Yellow or that lot from Paradise.
ššš
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Tue 26 Aug 16:35
Hopefully if we signed one of these guys they would be like a 36 year old Craig Brewster and not a 32 year old Noel Whelan!
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Topic Originator: wetherby
Date: Tue 26 Aug 16:52
C,mon Jeffrey, we got a good three minutes out of Noel.
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Tue 26 Aug 17:06
couple of names mentioned above (and by chat GPT) in this weeks PFA free agent squad
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Tue 26 Aug 17:25
Theres some decent names in that list:
Aarons
Assombalonga
Borini
Lualua
Maguire
Morrison
Wickham
All would be very interesting signings for usā¦ā¦not saying we would be in the market for them mind you!
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Topic Originator: WarringtonPar
Date: Tue 26 Aug 18:47
Iād love to see Ravel Morrison at East End
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Tue 26 Aug 18:51
wont be McCann, signed for Fleetwood on a 2 year deal.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 26 Aug 18:53
Quote:
WarringtonPar, Tue 26 Aug 18:47
Iād love to see Ravel Morrison at East End
How many chances has he had? Letās be kind and say heās not got the best attitude.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Tue 26 Aug 18:54
Quote:
Ahoy!Ahoy!, Tue 26 Aug 13:43
Chris Martin is the one that stands out to me as the āBrewsterā type player. Would hold the ball up, win his headers and link up with the second striker.
Iād second that opinion. Offers something different to Kane as well. The 2 could potentially play off each other.
COYP
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Tue 26 Aug 18:55
Quote:
GJS93, Tue 26 Aug 18:51
wont be McCann, signed for Fleetwood on a 2 year deal.
That might suite him. I donāt see him getting past lower end championship up here so he may be able to maximise his earnings down there
COYP
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Tue 26 Aug 18:56
might be a couple of the younger guys on that PFA list that would think about coming up here but the "bigger" names, no chance.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 26 Aug 19:01
Fleetwood Town have signed former Northern Ireland Under-21 international Lewis McCann from Dunfermline Athletic.
The 24-year-old striker has scored 28 goals in 169 games for the Pars, and has penned a two-year contract at the League Two club.
McCann played youth football with Heart of Midlothian and has been with Dunfermline since 2018.
His 10 goals in 2022-23, his career-best tally, helped the Fife club to promotion from League One, and he has scored seven goals in each of the last two Scottish Championship seasons.
I`d say that`s a good move for Lewis. English League 2 is a step-up from our Championship.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 26 Aug 19:05
Good luck to him. You could never question his commitment and heās a very pleasant young man.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Tue 26 Aug 19:13
That`s a cracking move for Lewis McCann, was wondering if he would get signed up, a nice lad and a step up from the Championship.
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Topic Originator: WarringtonPar
Date: Tue 26 Aug 20:28
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Tue 26 Aug 18:53
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WarringtonPar, Tue 26 Aug 18:47
Iād love to see Ravel Morrison at East End
How many chances has he had? Letās be kind and say heās not got the best attitude.
Nothing wrong with his attitude now Raymie youāre thinking of the young Ravel, at 32 heās put all the nonsense behind him. Heās done some globe trotting but heās not had any issues for about 10 years.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Tue 26 Aug 20:36
Being pedantic he only scored 6 goals to help us to promotion but I guess you need to include goals in the cups (against lower league teams) as that bumps the goals stats up significantly.
Cracking move for him though, the fans certainly wonāt be able to question his work rate.
Post Edited (Tue 26 Aug 22:11)
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Tue 26 Aug 20:41
Ravel Morrison has (again had his contract terminated) just finished in Dubai 3rd tier, having previously had his contract terminated by 3rd tier regional Swedish club.
Suggestions get more ridiculous, ok , I will join in the game, for Ravel Morrison, I raise you Nile Ranger!
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Topic Originator: AlterPar
Date: Tue 26 Aug 20:55
Paul Slane?
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Topic Originator: wetherby
Date: Tue 26 Aug 21:27
More likeley to end up with Niial Rodgers!
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Tue 26 Aug 21:32
God knows how McCann has managed to pull this move off. Cracking move for him but heās gonna struggle massively in League 2.
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Topic Originator: WarringtonPar
Date: Tue 26 Aug 22:15
Quote:
neils, Tue 26 Aug 20:41
Ravel Morrison has (again had his contract terminated) just finished in Dubai 3rd tier, having previously had his contract terminated by 3rd tier regional Swedish club.
Suggestions get more ridiculous, ok , I will join in the game, for Ravel Morrison, I raise you Nile Ranger!
Nobody suggested he was going to be signed his name was on a list provided by another poster. I said Iād love to see it happen though. Heās a more progressive player than any of our current midfield. His team in Dubai was 2nd tier, his contract wasnāt terminated he left to get back playing in Europe. His salary in the UAE was Ā£625k per annum, easy money. His contract in Sweden was not renewed because of injury and his high wages despite the manager there raving about his talent and his attitude. Good luck with Nile Ranger heās š©š
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Tue 26 Aug 23:12
Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy! like
Date: Tue 26 Aug 21:32
God knows how McCann has managed to pull this move off. Cracking move for him but heās gonna struggle massively in League 2.
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Drop it everyone
How many negative comments about a player who has left us do they have to get before its online abuse
Tread carefully peeps
FFS
Wish him well.
"If you have no kind words to say you should say nothing more at all"
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Tue 26 Aug 23:31
Have a day off mate. If thatās the comment that riles you up the most on this forum then I donāt know what to say.
Saying a player will struggle in league 2 is hardly online abuse.
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Tue 26 Aug 23:33
Unless of course your Lewis š¤
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Wed 27 Aug 00:34
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Ahoy!Ahoy!, Tue 26 Aug 23:31
Have a day off mate. If thatās the comment that riles you up the most on this forum then I donāt know what to say.
Saying a player will struggle in league 2 is hardly online abuse.
He didn`t say it was.
Try reading his post with your thinking head on. Oh, wait a minute!
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Wed 27 Aug 07:34
Hereās the backup brigade coming along.
Letās just slag folk off and call them thick and unable to think because they didnāt like the reply you gave to their āmateā.
Isnāt it ironic that youāre doing what Coventrypar is asking everyone else to stop doing.
(Ps: no doubt itāll be laughed off and more will join in the defence)
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Wed 27 Aug 08:36
Quote:
PARrot, Wed 27 Aug 00:34
Quote:
Ahoy!Ahoy!, Tue 26 Aug 23:31
Have a day off mate. If thatās the comment that riles you up the most on this forum then I donāt know what to say.
Saying a player will struggle in league 2 is hardly online abuse.
He didn`t say it was.
Try reading his post with your thinking head on. Oh, wait a minute!
Why donāt you explain what he was meaning
COYP
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Wed 27 Aug 08:50
I`m delighted for Lewis. Great opportunity for him, and with good coaching I suspect he`ll improve massively.
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Topic Originator: macapar
Date: Wed 27 Aug 09:42
Big Jim brought in players like Kozma, Oboyle, Rougvie Nicholl etc.
He knows what we need,I hope they use him to influence the future players we can bring in.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Wed 27 Aug 11:06
Quote:
macapar, Wed 27 Aug 09:42
Big Jim brought in players like Kozma, Oboyle, Rougvie Nicholl etc.
He knows what we need,I hope they use him to influence the future players we can bring in.
Canāt see that happening, macapar
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: thebear
Date: Wed 27 Aug 11:15
Very sad, this abusive online childish bullying, makes me think about leaving this forum. I said abuse not comments, not debate, not disagreement and not honest criticism quite sinply abuse.
Admin need a yellow or red card system
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Topic Originator: SeasonedPar
Date: Wed 27 Aug 11:43
Have to agree with you Bear. It started as a speculative thread about a new striker, then, all too often on here, goes off in another direction.
Having a go at an ex-player by suggesting heāll āstruggleā at his new club is pretty low.
Might be better to say nothing than have a cheap dig.
Good luck to Lewis at his new club.
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Wed 27 Aug 11:49
We should be wishing the young lad all the best with his new club
He always gave 100% and wore the pars shirt with pride
Good luck
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Topic Originator: wetherby
Date: Wed 27 Aug 12:00
Well said SeasonedPar. I wish Lewis all the best at his new club.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Wed 27 Aug 12:10
He can score goals. Maybe he will be used differently at Fleetwood. I hope it works out and good luck to him
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Wed 27 Aug 12:43
Some tough games in the coming weeks including Barrow, Colchester and Cambridge. I am sure you will get on well and will be looking out for Fleetwood now especially against my League 2 team, Colchester United. Mon the Uās. Hope you score a Barrow load this weekend and enjoy your time as well as be successful.
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Wed 27 Aug 12:53
Quote:
red-star-par, Tue 19 Aug 18:20
I could see some interest in Lucas Fyfe soon. The big English clubs are easily able to take a chance and sign youngsters for 6 figures even when they are on the fringes of first teams
Just got called up for the Scotland U17s officially for their upcoming games. Great to have so many young guys being recognised internationally
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Wed 27 Aug 13:05
Itās a negative comment but calling it āabusiveā is a bit ridiculous. Honestly wouldnāt have expected anything less from the herd driven bandwagon though. I just see you lot banding together and exaggerating his comments as individual weakness. Itās like youāve got an internal need for confirmation from a largely anonymous group for some strange back patting exercise that must feel like social conformity š¤·š»āāļø
Heās allowed to write a negative comment. Heās even allowed to be offensive.
COYP
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Wed 27 Aug 13:16
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parsmad68, Wed 27 Aug 12:43
Some tough games in the coming weeks including Barrow, Colchester and Cambridge. I am sure you will get on well and will be looking out for Fleetwood now especially against my League 2 team, Colchester United. Mon the Uās. Hope you score a Barrow load this weekend and enjoy your time as well as be successful.
See you at the Hive this weekend?
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Wed 27 Aug 13:50
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coventrypar, Tue 26 Aug 23:12
Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy! like
Date: Tue 26 Aug 21:32
God knows how McCann has managed to pull this move off. Cracking move for him but heās gonna struggle massively in League 2.
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Drop it everyone
How many negative comments about a player who has left us do they have to get before its online abuse
Tread carefully peeps
FFS
Wish him well.
I don`t think that comment from Ahoy! ahoy! was anywhere near abuse. I was actually disappointed that we let Lewis McCann go, throughout his time with us I always thought it was a matter of time before he hit a purple patch, or a manager could give him the confidence he needed to kick on, but sadly it didn`t happen for him here. Probably a combination of being played up front on his own, and being a young player in a struggling team. I think he has all the attributes to be a good player, he`s big strong, fairly quick and works hard. I always thought he could do with being a bit more aggressive, nastier. Fleetwood Town is a fairly decent move for him, hope he kicks on there, as he seems like a nice guy and a good professional
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Topic Originator: AlterPar
Date: Wed 27 Aug 14:05
Any rumours or links to any strikers atm? Iāve not seen anything for a bit.
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Wed 27 Aug 14:54
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NMCmassive, Wed 27 Aug 13:05
Itās a negative comment but calling it āabusiveā is a bit ridiculous. Honestly wouldnāt have expected anything less from the herd driven bandwagon though. I just see you lot banding together and exaggerating his comments as individual weakness. Itās like youāve got an internal need for confirmation from a largely anonymous group for some strange back patting exercise that must feel like social conformity š¤·š»āāļø
Heās allowed to write a negative comment. Heās even allowed to be offensive.
As I read it, he was not referring to an individual post. The point he made was collectively it becomes a form of abuse.
I may be wrong but it seems quite clear in his text.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Wed 27 Aug 15:17
On Fleetwood Town website
The striker follows in the sporting footsteps of his family, with older brother Ali representing Northern Ireland at senior level and younger brother Ross a Scotland rugby sevens international. With strong pedigree and hunger to make his mark in England, McCann now looks set to embark on the next chapter of his career on the Fylde Coast.
Fleetwood fans can look forward to seeing a determined young striker eager to test himself in the EFL, as McCann joins a Town side looking to challenge at the top end of Sky Bet League Two this season.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Wed 27 Aug 15:29
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Indiapar1, Wed 27 Aug 15:17
On Fleetwood Town website
The striker follows in the sporting footsteps of his family, with older brother Ali representing Northern Ireland at senior level and younger brother Ross a Scotland rugby sevens international. With strong pedigree and hunger to make his mark in England, McCann now looks set to embark on the next chapter of his career on the Fylde Coast.
Fleetwood fans can look forward to seeing a determined young striker eager to test himself in the EFL, as McCann joins a Town side looking to challenge at the top end of Sky Bet League Two this season.
And I agree. They will be in or near the playoffs.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Wed 27 Aug 15:33
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red-star-par, Wed 27 Aug 13:50
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coventrypar, Tue 26 Aug 23:12
Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy! like
Date: Tue 26 Aug 21:32
God knows how McCann has managed to pull this move off. Cracking move for him but heās gonna struggle massively in League 2.
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Drop it everyone
How many negative comments about a player who has left us do they have to get before its online abuse
Tread carefully peeps
FFS
Wish him well.
I don`t think that comment from Ahoy! ahoy! was anywhere near abuse. I was actually disappointed that we let Lewis McCann go, throughout his time with us I always thought it was a matter of time before he hit a purple patch, or a manager could give him the confidence he needed to kick on, but sadly it didn`t happen for him here. Probably a combination of being played up front on his own, and being a young player in a struggling team. I think he has all the attributes to be a good player, he`s big strong, fairly quick and works hard. I always thought he could do with being a bit more aggressive, nastier. Fleetwood Town is a fairly decent move for him, hope he kicks on there, as he seems like a nice guy and a good professional
Agree it`s not abusive, but I think we can all agree it was totally unnecessary. Unless Ahoy, Ahoy has a functioning crystal ball, he can`t know with any certainty how Lewis will fare at Fleetwood.
I hope he smashes it and wish him all the best.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Wed 27 Aug 15:54
Just had lunch with a fairly busy agent type, no rumours or chat circulating about us than than we have spoken to a few players that were never likely to come to us.
Here`s hoping something comes out of left field.
On McCann, good luck to the lad, nice wee move for him.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Wed 27 Aug 16:08
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PARrot, Wed 27 Aug 00:34
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Ahoy!Ahoy!, Tue 26 Aug 23:31
Have a day off mate. If thatās the comment that riles you up the most on this forum then I donāt know what to say.
Saying a player will struggle in league 2 is hardly online abuse.
He didn`t say it was.
Try reading his post with your thinking head on. Oh, wait a minute!
Ahoyās comment mightāve been a bit negative , but thatās just his take on it. It`s a fans forum and not everyone will agree. To basically calling the lad thick was uncalled for, completely off topic and unnecessary. Have your say on the football, not on what you think someoneās intelligence could be.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Wed 27 Aug 16:29
incoming striker 237 carrer appearances 64 goals, familair name 9 goals in the league last season. 12 goals in 31 games his best return at this level. i`d imagine its a loan deal.
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Wed 27 Aug 16:37
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cammypar 1995, Wed 27 Aug 16:08
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PARrot, Wed 27 Aug 00:34
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Ahoy!Ahoy!, Tue 26 Aug 23:31
Have a day off mate. If thatās the comment that riles you up the most on this forum then I donāt know what to say.
Saying a player will struggle in league 2 is hardly online abuse.
He didn`t say it was.
Try reading his post with your thinking head on. Oh, wait a minute!
Ahoyās comment mightāve been a bit negative , but thatās just his take on it. It`s a fans forum and not everyone will agree. To basically calling the lad thick was uncalled for, completely off topic and unnecessary. Have your say on the football, not on what you think someoneās intelligence could be.
That was just banter. I give it and I get it. In fact, I get much more than I give. Jist part of the forum. Honestly no real offence intended.
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Wed 27 Aug 16:40
Zak Rudden PP?
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Wed 27 Aug 16:42
Sounds like Ruddenā¦.guess that is the best we can do atm.
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Topic Originator: AlterPar
Date: Wed 27 Aug 16:57
Please not Rudden. Iāve seen more than enough of him to say categorically that he is not the answer.
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Wed 27 Aug 16:59
Zak Rudden š¤¦š»āāļø
I suppose if thatās the best we can do weāre gonna have to accept it.
Post Edited (Wed 27 Aug 17:03)
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Wed 27 Aug 17:00
I asked Grok for recommendations since we apparently follow AI advice these days
Grok recommends Chris Martin but said Jordan Rhodes or Benjamin Kimpioka as alternatives. It did mention that Jordan Rhodes would an expensive alternative as heād likely demand a higher wage
Be interesting what other AIās would recommend.
I prompted it with : if you were the manager of Dunfermline Athletic and had to sign a new striker who realistically sign and be affordable, who would you sign?
COYP
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Topic Originator: hudza
Date: Wed 27 Aug 17:06
Surely not Zak Rudden? Heās an absolute diddy
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Wed 27 Aug 17:25
I think Rudden was getting a game still this season at Livi?
COYP
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 27 Aug 17:25
I`ve no idea if Zak Rudden is coming but David Martindale was quoted this afternoon saying he might have to go back into the transfer market -
`Up until probably 48 hours ago I was fairly happy with what I had, but thereās been a wee bit of developments in here that are probably going to nudge me back into the market.
That was a wee bit unexpected, to be honest. I had a phone call yesterday with a club interested in one of our players who indicated that heās not had as much game time as he wants, so heād probably like to explore that opportunity, which Iām more than happy with. Iāve got a great relationship with the player.
And weāve got another one whoās got a loan option at a pretty decent level. None of them are signed, sealed and delivered, but I think the two of them are potentially going to get done.
So itās probably opened up the door for me to have a wee look at another possibly one, possibly two coming in.`
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Wed 27 Aug 17:29
Deary me. Hope we donāt.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Wed 27 Aug 17:30
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wee eck, Wed 27 Aug 17:25
I`ve no idea if Zak Rudden is coming but David Martindale was quoted this afternoon saying he might have to go back into the transfer market -
`Up until probably 48 hours ago I was fairly happy with what I had, but thereās been a wee bit of developments in here that are probably going to nudge me back into the market.
That was a wee bit unexpected, to be honest. I had a phone call yesterday with a club interested in one of our players who indicated that heās not had as much game time as he wants, so heād probably like to explore that opportunity, which Iām more than happy with. Iāve got a great relationship with the player.
And weāve got another one whoās got a loan option at a pretty decent level. None of them are signed, sealed and delivered, but I think the two of them are potentially going to get done.
So itās probably opened up the door for me to have a wee look at another possibly one, possibly two coming in.`
Maybe it could be Rudden then š¤·š»āāļø heād be more effective than Connor Young tbf.
COYP
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Wed 27 Aug 17:36
Rudden is an experienced pro. That`s what we need. There are no prolific strikers available to us so its about expectation. At 25 he will be looking for game time. He would get that with us. If he comes he has a chance of regular football and to improve. He was a Scotland U21 so must have something.
He scores goals so in the right setup he could do well for us.
G Wardrope
Post Edited (Wed 27 Aug 17:47)
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Wed 27 Aug 17:36
in the championship, 121 appearances, 37 goals.
people wanted an experienced championship striker....
maybe it is Rudden but maybe another striker will come in as well, could be a few ins and outs before either the main window closing or the extra loan window.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Wed 27 Aug 17:43
I think Rudden was in the Dundee team that got promoted from the championship, the Rovers team that finished second and obviously went up with Livi last season. I canāt remember where Queens Park finished the season he spent with them š¤·š»āāļø
As much as it might be an underwhelming name, he could be as good as were likely to get and has been involved in numerous successful seasons for respective clubs in the Championship
COYP
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton
Date: Wed 27 Aug 17:47
He wasn`t at Livi last season. He was at Queens Park and scored 9 goals.
He signed for Livi in the summer
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 27 Aug 17:47
He`s not the most prolific but he`s quite good at holding the ball up and bringing others into play - and a decent target man.
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Topic Originator: AlterPar
Date: Wed 27 Aug 17:51
Basically a worse version of Kane. Iām not one to come on here and be really negative but this one is really disappointing. Feels like we have missed out on a host of other targets and this is whatās left.
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Wed 27 Aug 18:00
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AlterPar, Wed 27 Aug 17:51
Basically a worse version of Kane. Iām not one to come on here and be really negative but this one is really disappointing. Feels like we have missed out on a host of other targets and this is whatās left.
I heard directly from an agent we have perhaps been aiming a bit high, on the one hand, can`t knock being ambitious, on the other hand frustrating not getting one over the line.
Rudden signing would be ok i guess.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Wed 27 Aug 18:03
Ross Jack / John Watson were hardly prolific before they arrived. The rest is history.
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Topic Originator: dafc111
Date: Wed 27 Aug 18:34
Not sure why Livi would sign Rudden this summer to then let him leave on loan?
Hope we aren`t after him, he`s a donkey and worse than McCann who was deemed not good enough.
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Topic Originator: rikaka
Date: Wed 27 Aug 18:40
Fits the experienced pro mould. Better than what we have out with Kane. Yes it`s not exciting but it`s what we need
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Wed 27 Aug 18:40
Tete Yengi hasnāt played much at all this season either and may be more likely.
Big lump of a lad who can be a handful for defenders.
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Wed 27 Aug 18:43
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Ahoy!Ahoy!, Wed 27 Aug 18:40
Tete Yengi hasnāt played much at all this season either and may be more likely.
Big lump of a lad who can be a handful for defenders.
That doesnāt fit with what Pompey posted though.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 27 Aug 18:45
Yengi just extended his contract with Livi I think so I`d be surprised if he was leaving, even on a loan. Maybe that`s why Rudden has itchy feet...
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Topic Originator: rsmith
Date: Wed 27 Aug 19:30
Rudden is better than what we have as a secondary striker. 9 goals last year in a struggling Queens side isnāt too bad, was enough to land him a prem move, albeit not for long. Might be able to bring Young into play with his hold up when Kane isnāt available.
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Topic Originator: obiwanyouknowme
Date: Wed 27 Aug 19:51
Pars want Rudden
Dunfermline Athletic have made a move to land Zak Rudden.
Neil Lennon wants to sign the Livingston striker.
The 25-year-old only moved to Livi in the summer but the Pars are pushing to make the deal happen.
Rudden hasnāt been a regular starter for the Lions and Lennon is prepared to offer him regular first-team action.
It would mean dropping down to the Championship but he has plenty of experience at that level via his spells with Partick Thistle and Queenās Park.
The former Rangers and Dundee forward has also had a previous loan spell in Fife with rivals Raith Rovers.
Lennon has been keen to add to his front-line options and Dunfermline fell short in a bid for St Johnstoneās Makenzie Kirk.
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Wed 27 Aug 19:55
I`m absolutely fine with Rudden, he works his socks off and will do fine as another option up front. Not an improvement on Kane, but has plenty of experience at this level and is better than our other options.
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Wed 27 Aug 20:11
With less than a week til the window closes and If Rudden is the best we can get after months of searching, then that`s nothing short of a failure. Same with Munn on loan from Rangers.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Wed 27 Aug 20:28
James McPake was interested in signing him previously. He was highly rated
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Wed 27 Aug 20:38
Iām happy with this. Weāve lacked a striker who is dominant in the air for a couple of seasons. Gives us a long ball option that has been badly lacking.
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton
Date: Wed 27 Aug 20:54
``Iām happy with this. Weāve lacked a striker who is dominant in the air for a couple of seasons. Gives us a long ball option that has been badly lacking.``
He`s 6,2 but he not a target man type player. Don`t expect him playing with his back to goal and winning headers. Decent goal scoring record though.
I`ll reserve judgement on this if he signed and when he plays.
Post Edited (Wed 27 Aug 20:55)
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Topic Originator: RossDAFC88
Date: Wed 27 Aug 20:58
I donāt want to sound overly negative, but am I happy about this? No. It feels like a panic loan because we couldnāt secure a striker, and this seems to be the best option available. Sadly, as Raith have pointed out, weāre still regarded as a bottom-half Championship side.
Putting the disappointment and my personal dislike of him as a player to one side, there are positives: heās got over 100 Championship appearances, so he knows the league, and he scored nine goals for Queenās Park last season. Plus, having two bald strikers up front will at least provide some amusement.
Iām not optimistic, but Iāll judge him on what he delivers for us. Do I think heāll be a success? Honestly, no and, frustratingly, Iām usually right about these things.
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:02
"If Rudden is the best we can get after months of searching, then that`s nothing short of a failure"
or its called reality of where the club is just now.
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:04
He was very isolated when we played QP last season, did well in the circumstances. I recall him turning Fogarty inside out before McPake took him off at HT.
Not quite the glamour signing but a genuine centre forward whoāll play the role properly.
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:05
Initially the name didnāt fill me with confidence but thinking about it, he knows the league, he is a striker and knows where the goal is. He has the instinct and possibly may work alongside Kane or Young.
If he is announced letās see what he can do.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:09
Anyone who thought we were going to be able to sign an injury-free equivalent of Kane was dreaming. Any such player will be playing at a higher level than the Scottish Championship and why would he want to drop down?
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:21
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Bertie Paton, Wed 27 Aug 17:47
He wasn`t at Livi last season. He was at Queens Park and scored 9 goals.
He signed for Livi in the summer
I stand corrected šš»
COYP
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:23
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wee eck, Wed 27 Aug 17:47
He`s not the most prolific but he`s quite good at holding the ball up and bringing others into play - and a decent target man.
Genuinely the exact opposite of what other fans have been saying elsewhere.
I think it went something like āhold up isnāt in his vocabularyā and then something about a trampoline touch š¤·š»āāļø
COYP
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Topic Originator: neilholland999
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:24
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wee eck, Wed 27 Aug 21:09
Anyone who thought we were going to be able to sign an injury-free equivalent of Kane was dreaming. Any such player will be playing at a higher level than the Scottish Championship and why would he want to drop down?
Not every decent quality striker will be playing at a higher level. Even if they are, they might still fancy a move to get more regular matches.
Post Edited (Wed 27 Aug 21:24)
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:25
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Indiapar1, Wed 27 Aug 20:28
James McPake was interested in signing him previously. He was highly rated
I donāt think that bodes well tbh
COYP
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:32
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wee eck, Wed 27 Aug 21:09
Anyone who thought we were going to be able to sign an injury-free equivalent of Kane was dreaming. Any such player will be playing at a higher level than the Scottish Championship and why would he want to drop down?
Utter tosh š
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:34
Iād imagine thereās a few rangers players going free soon š
āBuffyās Buns are the finest in Fifeā, J. Spence 2019ā
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Topic Originator: Hunter78
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:36
But I thought the new owners were signing Ollie Palmer, Jason Cummings, Simon Murray, James Forrest, Martin Boyle, ordan Rhodesā¦..and we end up with Rudden? Shows how far off the mark this forum actually is
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:37
Hmm unsure about this one, not the worst signing we could make but if itās all thatās left itās another body in and you live in hope another might come in to enable young to go out on loan.
If weāre signing him I assume itās on loan or are livi happy to let him go already? I severely hope we are not paying a decent fee for him?
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:37
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wee eck, Wed 27 Aug 21:09
Anyone who thought we were going to be able to sign an injury-free equivalent of Kane was dreaming. Any such player will be playing at a higher level than the Scottish Championship and why would he want to drop down?
Last time I looked Livingston are in the Premier League and are at a higher level unless Iām dreaming.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:39
Topic Originator: NMCmassive like
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:23
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wee eck, Wed 27 Aug 17:47
He`s not the most prolific but he`s quite good at holding the ball up and bringing others into play - and a decent target man.
Genuinely the exact opposite of what other fans have been saying elsewhere.
I think it went something like āhold up isnāt in his vocabularyā and then something about a trampoline touch š¤·š»āāļø
COYP
We can`t have folk having different opinions on a football forum, eh? If the rumours are true Neil Lennon must think he has qualities he can utilise and that`s all that matters really.
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Topic Originator: PARadise
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:42
Doesn`t catch the imagination for me but thought he was a handful when he broke through with Falkirk. Will see how it transpires but rudden plus one more wouldn`t be the worst of situations for where we are.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:43
`Last time I looked Livingston are in the Premier League and are at a higher level unless Iām dreaming.`
Maybe so, but I don`t think anyone reckons Rudden is an injury-free equivalent of Kane. He might be the best compromise in the circumstances though.
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Topic Originator: RossDAFC88
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:45
Quote:
Hunter78, Wed 27 Aug 21:36
But I thought the new owners were signing Ollie Palmer, Jason Cummings, Simon Murray, James Forrest, Martin Boyle, ordan Rhodesā¦..and we end up with Rudden? Shows how far off the mark this forum actually is
From that list, the only name I genuinely heard we were in talks with was Ollie Palmer. While discussions were ongoing, he came off the bench for Wrexham against Hull and bagged two goals, then everything went quiet on his end. The rest felt like background noise, especially the Stuart Armstrong rumours.
Interestingly, The Courier is now reporting that Rudden is set to sign permanently, which seems odd given he only joined Livingston a month ago. It does suggest the club isnāt keen on short-term loans. Theyāre also reporting that Lennon is still actively looking to bring in a second striker before the window closes.
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Topic Originator: DunfyDave
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:49
There were rumours circulating a few months back of signing a Bulgarian striker. Has this officially died a death š¤
DunfyDave
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:52
Quote:
RossDAFC88, Wed 27 Aug 21:45
Quote:
Hunter78, Wed 27 Aug 21:36
But I thought the new owners were signing Ollie Palmer, Jason Cummings, Simon Murray, James Forrest, Martin Boyle, ordan Rhodesā¦..and we end up with Rudden? Shows how far off the mark this forum actually is
From that list, the only name I genuinely heard we were in talks with was Ollie Palmer. While discussions were ongoing, he came off the bench for Wrexham against Hull and bagged two goals, then everything went quiet on his end. The rest felt like background noise, especially the Stuart Armstrong rumours.
Interestingly, The Courier is now reporting that Rudden is set to sign permanently, which seems odd given he only joined Livingston a month ago. It does suggest the club isnāt keen on short-term loans. Theyāre also reporting that Lennon is still actively looking to bring in a second striker before the window closes.
Interesting that Palmer hasnāt played a single minute or even been on the bench since scoring those two goals.
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:54
What I`ve read from other fans in the past about Rudden is that because of his size, managers (or teammates) believe they can launch the ball up to him, then use him to hold up the ball and bring others into play. Unfortunately he`s really poor at that.
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Topic Originator: RossDAFC88
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:56
Kdypar, when I first heard about Ollie Palmer, I kept tabs on him hoping weād make a move. He wasnāt getting any game time, so it felt like something could happen, but then communication from his side just went quiet. Now with Rudden coming in, there are reports on Twitter suggesting weāre still in the market for another striker before the window shuts.
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Topic Originator: AlterPar
Date: Wed 27 Aug 22:00
The Raith fans I know describe him as very lazy and just not a very good footballer. Watch him score 20 this season for us.
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Wed 27 Aug 22:01
circumstances change, at a guess they signed Rudden to either replace or as cover for Yengi who they had been trying to sell all summer, that doesnt happen and he ends up signing a new contract so Rudden is almost not required by them now.
Lennon said weeks ago about wanting two strikers, see if he says he still wants another if Rudden is coming.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Wed 27 Aug 22:21
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Jeffery, Wed 27 Aug 21:54
What I`ve read from other fans in the past about Rudden is that because of his size, managers (or teammates) believe they can launch the ball up to him, then use him to hold up the ball and bring others into play. Unfortunately he`s really poor at that.
Remind you of anyone? š
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton
Date: Wed 27 Aug 22:26
I`m still pretty sure a foreign striker will come in.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Thu 28 Aug 04:04
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wee eck, Wed 27 Aug 21:43
`Last time I looked Livingston are in the Premier League and are at a higher level unless Iām dreaming.`
Maybe so, but I don`t think anyone reckons Rudden is an injury-free equivalent of Kane. He might be the best compromise in the circumstances though.
He`s definitely more reliable than kane. 35 league appearances last season and 4 league Cup games this season. Kane failed to hit either stat. He only scored 2 goals less than kane in the league and the same tally in the league cup. So not a million miles away on the stat sheets.
Rudden might not give fans movement in their underwear but Gilmour wasn`t either and he`s been the best bit of business we have done in a long time.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Thu 28 Aug 05:20
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Hunter78, Wed 27 Aug 21:36
But I thought the new owners were signing Ollie Palmer, Jason Cummings, Simon Murray, James Forrest, Martin Boyle, ordan Rhodesā¦..and we end up with Rudden? Shows how far off the mark this forum actually is
As you keep reminding us š
Are you keeping score
COYP
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Thu 28 Aug 05:22
Quote:
wee eck, Wed 27 Aug 21:39
Topic Originator: NMCmassive like
Date: Wed 27 Aug 21:23
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wee eck, Wed 27 Aug 17:47
He`s not the most prolific but he`s quite good at holding the ball up and bringing others into play - and a decent target man.
Genuinely the exact opposite of what other fans have been saying elsewhere.
I think it went something like āhold up isnāt in his vocabularyā and then something about a trampoline touch š¤·š»āāļø
COYP
We can`t have folk having different opinions on a football forum, eh? If the rumours are true Neil Lennon must think he has qualities he can utilise and that`s all that matters really.
I thought Rudden would the ball up as well until I was told it wasnāt in his game.
I didnāt take it as a personal attack tho šš»
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Topic Originator: ubisanman
Date: Thu 28 Aug 08:47
If the choice before the window shuts is either no additional strikers added to the squad or getting Rudden in, then let`s welcome Zak aboard!
It`s not that the club haven`t been trying. Frustrating for everyone.
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Topic Originator: CrossPar
Date: Thu 28 Aug 09:26
I remember the fuss when we signed Andy Smith. All forgotten as soon as he starts hitting the net.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Thu 28 Aug 09:35
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CrossPar, Thu 28 Aug 09:26
I remember the fuss when we signed Andy Smith. All forgotten as soon as he starts hitting the net.
Thatās ultimately it, isnāt it? If weāre winning games and heās scoring goals, who can complain?
COYP
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Topic Originator: SusieQ
Date: Thu 28 Aug 10:07
Exactly - plus the reaction (myself included) when we signed Brewster.
Both went on to become club legends.
If nothing else, it`s another body in the door and his experience could help the younger lads progress.
Signings at our level will always be a hit or a miss so if / when he signs he should be welcomed.
COME ON YE PARS!
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Thu 28 Aug 11:12
My concern is what others have said if he`s not a target man then is he not going to just end up in the same situation as Young?
Folk are already writing Young off, not because he is missing chances, but because he doesn`t hold the ball up or bring others into the game, is that going to be the same with Rudden.
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Thu 28 Aug 13:36
Pars fans;
Sign a striker!!
Sign a striker!!
Sign a striker!!
Sign a striker!!
Also Pars fans;
Not that one
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Thu 28 Aug 14:48
Ollie Palmer away to Swindon. Another rumour from this site that can go in the bin.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Thu 28 Aug 15:03
Quote:
CrossPar, Thu 28 Aug 09:26
I remember the fuss when we signed Andy Smith. All forgotten as soon as he starts hitting the net.
Yeah but his goal scoring prowess wasnāt ever in question.
Fans hated him purely down to his cheating to gain penalties etc.
I quickly forgave him though. š
Zwei Pints Bier und ein PƤckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Thu 28 Aug 15:37
As posted above, based on last seasonās stats, he would be our second highest goalscorer, playing six more games than kane while only being two behind his total.
We need someone reliable, and he ticks that box playing 34 league games last season. Since we like to play more direct, having someone with height is an advantage. What separates him from Young is that heās already a proven goalscorer at this level, and thatās exactly what we needed.
It looks like a decent signing on paper, but nothing is ever won on paper. Letās see how he gets on and judge him from the. Performances put in while wearing a pars shirt. Welcome Zak and all the best.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Thu 28 Aug 19:20
Patrick Bamford leaves Leeds United
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Thu 28 Aug 19:50
Quote:
saltonsgonagetu, Thu 28 Aug 19:20
Patrick Bamford leaves Leeds United
Talk if him signing for Wrexham but....
...he is with the same agency as Jefferson Caceres.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Thu 28 Aug 22:27
Quote:
Jeffery, Thu 28 Aug 19:50
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saltonsgonagetu, Thu 28 Aug 19:20
Patrick Bamford leaves Leeds United
Talk if him signing for Wrexham but....
...he is with the same agency as Jefferson Caceres.
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I wonder what that would do to our wages?
COYP
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 29 Aug 08:17
NL confirms on COWS there is likely to be movement in and out of the squad before Monday`s deadline and he is always looking for strikers.
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Fri 29 Aug 09:10
Will be difficult at this stage for a club at our level. I know he isnāt a fan of loans but we will have a month to maybe get some in. Premier league teams will be in position to know who they want rid of over next few days.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Fri 29 Aug 10:10
Quote:
Jeffery, Thu 28 Aug 19:50
Quote:
saltonsgonagetu, Thu 28 Aug 19:20
Patrick Bamford leaves Leeds United
Talk if him signing for Wrexham but....
...he is with the same agency as Jefferson Caceres.
Big paddy would be good at this level, way above actually, however the boy is crocked more than our bald hero
COYP
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