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Topic Originator: Dafctherosty
Date: Tue 26 May 17:25
If we’re serious about pushing on next season, who do you think we should be signing this summer?
Not just “big names”, but realistic signings that would actually improve the squad and fit how we want to play. Do we need an experienced striker who guarantees goals, a creative midfielder who can unlock defences, or should the focus be on tightening up at the back first?
Would you rather:
* Young hungry players from the lower leagues?
* Premiership loans?
* Experienced Championship veterans?
* Or should we gamble on unknown talent from abroad?
Also, which current players should the club build around, and who do you think it’s time to move on from?
Interested to hear everyone’s thoughts because this transfer window feels massive for where the club goes next. A couple of smart signings could completely change the season — but getting it wrong could leave us stuck mid-table again.
Who should we sign and why?
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Tue 26 May 18:03
I’d prefer it if we kept the nucleus of the squad and see where we stand before deciding where to add.
If Todd, Mullen and Ngwenya are away then we most certainly have a major rebuilding job ahead as we are much weaker without them.
That presents its own problems as far as pushing for the title as shoving 6 or 7 new players into the squad takes time to gel and get to know each other.
As I’ve said before most championship winning teams get off to a flyer winning the vast majority of the games in the opening quarter.
As to who we sign, hopefully a couple of real experienced pros who know what it takes to win the league and maybe get Olly Thomas back to bolster the attacking options.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: thebear
Date: Tue 26 May 18:10
Worry about permanent keepers
Concen over centre half`s, as shown by celtics first
Concern about the front, kane is superb, but is a one man band, others help out sometimes but not enough, Andy tod is top scorer, but in big matches not enough.
Some of the above is affected by tactics and position played, but needs to be sorted.
My guess is 2+2+2+1 , ie 7 players, need to be conscious that players are good enough for next league as that is minimum this year.
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Tue 26 May 18:32
For about 4 or 5 transfer windows now we`ve failed to get a permanent solution to our GK situation, that has to be priority number 1.
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Topic Originator: PARadise
Date: Tue 26 May 18:35
I would love us to adopt the four at the back more often next season, I feel attacking wise we are so much more of a threat in that set up as was evident in the second half vs Celtic.
On the guys that look like are leaving JCM is far and away the hardest to replace, we were never going to keep a player of his level in the championship for too long. I love Matty but he is replaceable in my opinion. Ngwenya has been terrific and I think as a defender he is solid but on the ball struggles at times, deserves his move if he goes.
I’d like the starting line up to look something like the below:
Oxborough
Fraser Abdulai (New Starting CH) (New starting RB)
Gilmour. Amade/(New starting CM)
(New starting CAM)
Morrison. (New Starting Striker). (New starting LW)
I think the key areas are defensively and a couple experienced attacking players. Would love a Morrison type on the other side, strong experienced centre half and another player of Gilmours quality, like a Macleer from saints or something not that would happen of course. We’re not far away from a proper side and although we spent money last season I felt it we weren’t quite there with the experience side of things, a few tweaks and we could be right up there.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 26 May 18:42
No place for Kane or A Tod in that starting line-up?
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Topic Originator: InschPar
Date: Tue 26 May 18:53
If we can’t get Oxborough, is the Hearts keeper (ex St Johnstone) Zander Clark out of contract this summer? I think he would be a good signing.
Post Edited (Tue 26 May 18:54)
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Tue 26 May 19:23
Quote:
InschPar, Tue 26 May 18:53
If we can’t get Oxborough, is the Hearts keeper (ex St Johnstone) Zander Clark out of contract this summer? I think he would be a good signing.
Got another year yet
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: neilholland999
Date: Tue 26 May 19:26
Elie Youan might be worth a punt (assuming he`s happy to stay in Scotland)?
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Topic Originator: PARadise
Date: Tue 26 May 19:52
Aye Kanes a given if he keeps fit for the season which I can’t see. And A Tod has been fantastic for a breakout season but I don’t think a team going for the title can put their eggs in one basket with him being so young. Both will definitely play a massive part for sure. Same with Amade etc. I just think we need a stronger squad to dip into off the bench next season.
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Topic Originator: Jock Par36
Date: Tue 26 May 19:58
I would like Simon Murray if he was available.
A passionate player who can score goals.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 26 May 20:08
Is he not injured as much ss Kane?
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Topic Originator: Jock Par36
Date: Tue 26 May 20:38
No
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Tue 26 May 20:55
Someone like chalmers at Partick might be good, take a leaf out of rangers book in that it straightens us but importantly weakness rivals.
Not sure who else is about, ox was miles better than what we had and he was a benchwarmer at well so surely there’s plenty of good players who are not getting a game in the prem who would improve us.
We need pace, strength and more end product to move it up a level.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: twin par
Date: Tue 26 May 22:01
Also like Murray.Always remember him scoring against us,when he was at Queen’s Park,and relegated us.Really deadly in the box,and is very alert.
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Tue 26 May 22:30
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Tue 26 May 22:37
Quote:
Athletico, Tue 26 May 18:32
For about 4 or 5 transfer windows now we`ve failed to get a permanent solution to our GK situation, that has to be priority number 1.
100% I agree.
Oxburgh I think is the best goalkeeper we’ve had in years so it’s easy to think we should try get him on a permanent deal.
COYP
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Tue 26 May 22:42
Kane, Murray and Rudden with A Tod, Rory MacLeod and Keith Bray as backup? Pretty strong for the championship like…
In saying that I don’t know MacLeod contract status???
Btw I think A Tod has done really well overall this season but I do still think he’s young and got a bit learning. I’d like to see him play regularly but I think taking the pressure off him a little would benefit him.
COYP
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Tue 26 May 23:07
Just seen on X but 13 players out of contract
Deniz Mehmet
Kyle Benedictus
Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen
Alasdair Davidson
Sam Fisher
Kieran Ngwenya
Ewan Otoo
Sam Young
Chris Hamilton
Ewan McLeod
Tashan Oakley-Boothe
Kane Ritchie-Hosler
Matty Todd
It doesn’t say who’s been offered deals or if any of them have offers elsewhere etc but at least we can see who’s more likely not to be here 🤷🏻♂️
COYP
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Wed 27 May 03:45
Do you think we`ll see Connor Young in our squad next season? He`ll have got a decent report from League 2 champions, East Kilbride—27 games, 14 goals, 3 assists. Pretty impressive.
He struggled to make an impact after signing for the Pars for a what was reported to be a sizeable fee, and was loaned out. Perhaps the Championship was too big a leap from Edinburgh City? Maybe at the time, but now, could he be ready now?
Lucas Fyfe has shown the way, proving that age need not be a barrier for a young striker with raw talent and an eye for goal. Connor is older than Lucas, so you would hope he takes his chance now. Otherwise, I fear he`s probably destined for a career in lower league football.
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Topic Originator: DunPar
Date: Wed 27 May 06:41
I’d like to keep Todd, Ngwenya, Hamilton for next season.
Davidson was supposed to be a great prospect so it’d be good to see if he still is and give him a chance.
A marquee signing ? I’d like to see James Forrest come to us. He’ll be 35 in a few weeks and you’d think will be used very sparingly by Celtic next season although he’s had more league games this season than in the last six apparently but he might be surplus after their required “rebuild”. Anyway, I reckon he might fancy getting into coaching under someone like Lennon and also get regular game time. Obviously he’d have to come for the love of the game as we’re not going to lure him with a decent salary. (Remember - Neil Lennon is our manager. He’s not here for the money !!).
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Topic Originator: DunPar
Date: Wed 27 May 06:45
Damn - my grand plan might be scuppered by the fact he’s recently signed a contract extension and has a coaching role with Celtic in place…..I wonder what James Tavernier’s upto ?
Post Edited (Wed 27 May 06:47)
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Wed 27 May 06:48
Pre season will be massive for him. He’s flattered to deceive any time he’s worn a Pars shirt and has only really scored goals in League Two.
I would have liked to see him in League One last season to see how he coped there, but from what I can gather, there weren’t any offers from outside League Two.
He really has to prove himself to earn the right to stick around at this level.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Wed 27 May 06:57
Quote:
DunPar, Wed 27 May 06:41
I’d like to keep Todd, Ngwenya, Hamilton for next season.
Davidson was supposed to be a great prospect so it’d be good to see if he still is and give him a chance.
A marquee signing ? I’d like to see James Forrest come to us. He’ll be 35 in a few weeks and you’d think will be used very sparingly by Celtic next season although he’s had more league games this season than in the last six apparently but he might be surplus after their required “rebuild”. Anyway, I reckon he might fancy getting into coaching under someone like Lennon and also get regular game time. Obviously he’d have to come for the love of the game as we’re not going to lure him with a decent salary. (Remember - Neil Lennon is our manager. He’s not here for the money !!).
That’s a fantasy signing. What is a “marquee signing”, and what’s the obsession with it? Every second post last season was about marquee signings and the outcry that we never bought one.
We brought in Gilmour, who would have walked into any other midfield in the league, and Robbie Fraser, who was arguably the best left back in the league. Neither of them were classed as marquee signings.
Is “marquee signing” not just a term the media use to hype up transfers?
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Wed 27 May 07:19
Marquee signing is interpreted more as a big name that many know, a coup for a club that brings the fans together and ales them feel really energetic and positive about doing well next season.
Doesn’t always work out, sure our last Marquee signing was Wanyama.
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Wed 27 May 09:40
much rather we keep building a squad with the quality of Amade/Fraser/Abdulai rather than "names"
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Wed 27 May 11:42
Alan Forrest and Lewis Neilson being released by Hearts - two players that would do a job for us and may not quite be out of our range…….
Frankie Kent also being released, but think thats a stretch too far.
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Topic Originator: DunPar
Date: Thu 28 May 07:30
“Marquee” signings…….
Good:
Istvan Kozma
Bobby Smith
Brewster
McCall (second time)
Not so good:
Rougvie
Hugh Burns ?
Post Edited (Thu 28 May 07:34)
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Thu 28 May 07:51
I wonder if Bray can step up to replace Todd? Wasn`t he signed as a right back?
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Thu 28 May 08:26
Doug Rougvie was a decent signing by the club.
Kozma ? Only played one good game in four and was anonymous other times.
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Thu 28 May 08:32
Given the project and the people behind it you`d hope there`s another couple "from left-field" already lined up .In the Amade and Abdulai mould that the average supporter is unfamiliar with.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Thu 28 May 09:02
I think for me the key thing from a squad perspective is that the core of players we have at the club is a better starting point than last season. I am sure it will be a challenge to hold on to JCM and KN. Bene will make his own mind up I would have thought based on his general direction of travel and assumed transition into coaching. My thoughts are if they decide to move on, that presents an opportunity to bring players in. Every problem presents opportunity. KN added goals to his game, ideally a central defender who can do the same to present a threat at corners and set pieces. We also need a midfielder who can score from the edge of the box as at times we will need that to win games. Case in point the cup final.
G Wardrope
Post Edited (Thu 28 May 09:15)
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Thu 28 May 09:26
To be fair, to win the cup final we were probably about 10 players short
COYP
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Thu 28 May 10:50
where they come from and must be experienced etc im not fussed about but we need to get bigger, stronger, quicker and ideally add a bit more balance in the squad.
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Topic Originator: Lucho_8
Date: Thu 28 May 11:22
We need wingers!! / attacking midfielders
Post Edited (Thu 28 May 11:24)
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Thu 28 May 13:11
Quote:
NMCmassive, Thu 28 May 09:26
To be fair, to win the cup final we were probably about 10 players short
NCM fair comment, but its a 100% failure rate if you dont take a shot at goal. Some may go wide, keeper may save them but there is always chance of a follow up if the keeper parries it. I lost count of the amount of times where we got into good positions but failed to do anything with the ball. Some of our corners were very poor.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: summeragent
Date: Thu 28 May 14:01
Quote:
Dave_1885, Wed 27 May 11:42
Alan Forrest and Lewis Neilson being released by Hearts - two players that would do a job for us and may not quite be out of our range…….
Frankie Kent also being released, but think thats a stretch too far.
Is the model not to bring in young talented players, develop them and hopefully get a good fee when they leave?
If so would these players fit that mould?
I’m amazed when people start looking at players like Mochrie and want him back and some of the other guys that are kicking around. Logan Chalmers wasn’t overly well thought of at Ayr and doesn’t seem to be a regular at Partick yet people want us to sign him?
Our season has been great with the current model wouldn’t want to go back to the merry go round of average players.
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Topic Originator: Lucho_8
Date: Thu 28 May 14:09
Mochrie has looked good against us all season for a team that’s been struggling.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 28 May 14:12
It`s all about the stats! I sometimes wonder, if you ran data analysis on the players in our current squad since they joined us, would they pass with flying colours?
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Thu 28 May 14:36
Quote:
summeragent, Thu 28 May 14:01
Quote:
Dave_1885, Wed 27 May 11:42
Alan Forrest and Lewis Neilson being released by Hearts - two players that would do a job for us and may not quite be out of our range…….
Frankie Kent also being released, but think thats a stretch too far.
Is the model not to bring in young talented players, develop them and hopefully get a good fee when they leave?
If so would these players fit that mould?
I’m amazed when people start looking at players like Mochrie and want him back and some of the other guys that are kicking around. Logan Chalmers wasn’t overly well thought of at Ayr and doesn’t seem to be a regular at Partick yet people want us to sign him?
Our season has been great with the current model wouldn’t want to go back to the merry go round of average players.
Lewis Neilson is 23 so would fit that mould. Forrest is 29, but would easily do a job for us and I think the model is younger players but also experienced ones when required/available.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Thu 28 May 15:17
I see Andrew Todd was training with the Scotland squad. Good experience for him.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Thu 28 May 15:20
Quote:
Indiapar1, Thu 28 May 15:17
I see Andrew Todd was training with the Scotland squad. Good experience for him.
Tod 😉
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Thu 28 May 15:22
Quote:
summeragent, Thu 28 May 14:01
Quote:
Dave_1885, Wed 27 May 11:42
Alan Forrest and Lewis Neilson being released by Hearts - two players that would do a job for us and may not quite be out of our range…….
Frankie Kent also being released, but think thats a stretch too far.
Is the model not to bring in young talented players, develop them and hopefully get a good fee when they leave?
If so would these players fit that mould?
I’m amazed when people start looking at players like Mochrie and want him back and some of the other guys that are kicking around. Logan Chalmers wasn’t overly well thought of at Ayr and doesn’t seem to be a regular at Partick yet people want us to sign him?
Our season has been great with the current model wouldn’t want to go back to the merry go round of average players.
Yes that is the model, but only to a point. We`ve made quite few signings that haven`t fit the model, these are more likely Lennon type signings. It`s has been put on record that our AI recruitment is a tool being used alongside normal recruitment structures.
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Topic Originator: Parfect69
Date: Thu 28 May 15:46
I would take Mochrie in a heartbeat. Been the best player on the park when I’ve saw him this season against us.
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Topic Originator: JTH123
Date: Thu 28 May 17:20
Quote:
veteraneastender, Thu 28 May 08:26
Doug Rougvie was a decent signing by the club.
Kozma ? Only played one good game in four and was anonymous other times.
I agree about big Doug Vee. Kozma was brilliant but not the player a struggling team needed when the pitches were heavy. Some of his football was joyous though.
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Topic Originator: Taxipar
Date: Fri 29 May 23:31
Player I like the look of is Ewan Henderson of Airdrie 25 years old and puts a shift in
A par since 1985
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Topic Originator: General Zod
Date: Sat 30 May 01:43
Johnny Russell is free. 36 but a good and imo underrated player in his day. Not sure if his legs are totally away but an option up front maybe?
Post Edited (Sat 30 May 01:47)
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