Thermopylae 15,286 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I can't help feeling that pushing the boat out now and getting the right centre half in would see us champions on our first season back ... so we have backed you to the hilt Dave and it's time for you to take the next step and put your hand in your pocket. I still remember the difference that Terry Butcher made back in 86 and bringing in quality again can once again make the team champions Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehost 11,061 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 im still unsure we have greater expenditure, this season, than we did last far less buy folk for money due to them being valued commodities Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deco19761 1,006 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Has he used the 5m on wages ? Or is there still a 2m player to come in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser1041 9,088 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I'm fucking raging at him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poetry_In_Blue 1,043 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Funny we keep talking about King when it is MW who has been identifying the targets that he wants! MW also gives advice on how much he feels a player should be valued at and the club has a strict wage structure which all players adhere to. Therefore if we have approached clubs and out of contract players about coming to us if a club is demanding more than what we're willing to offer then we should walk away and if a player is demanding wages way above our pay structure then they should go to hell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobham 1,569 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 The most important aspect of our transfers this season is getting the correct players and I think Warburton, Weir and McParland have done a fantastic jobs so far but I would love us to spend a bit of cash on a top striker and CB. I'm hoping that's why we've been froogle so far with signings for other positions. These two positions have been a priority from way back last season and I wouldn't be surprised if they were the two we spent reasonable money on transfer fees for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,715 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 We will regret not bringing in a high standard CB and front man IMO. The bheasts are there for the taking, just get the players in and watch us get our title back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deco19761 1,006 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Manager always said get business done early so i am imaging that any other players coming in will be loan deals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatDolphins 5,355 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Unpopular opinion bit can we not take a leaf out the tims book and buy an absolute donkey and flog him millions next year? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 6 minutes ago, EatDolphins said: Unpopular opinion bit can we not take a leaf out the tims book and buy an absolute donkey and flog him millions next year? I'm all for that but buying the right player at the heart of the defence would make such a difference just now with the rest of the team already taking shape around him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskbankloyal 19,446 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I agree, we are a quality centre half away from a title winning squad IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,932 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 1 minute ago, Thermopylae said: I'm all for that but buying the right player at the heart of the defence would make such a difference just now with the rest of the team already taking shape around him It's not easy trying to find the right player ability wise and one that also ticks the other boxes (off the park life, dressing room influence, transfer fee, wages, desire to play in the SPFL..................and so on. Hopefully we find one that ticks most of them at least. Any suggestions, OP? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 9 minutes ago, Misteral said: It's not easy trying to find the right player ability wise and one that also ticks the other boxes (off the park life, dressing room influence, transfer fee, wages, desire to play in the SPFL..................and so on. Hopefully we find one that ticks most of them at least. Any suggestions, OP? Warbs is the man ... I just hope the delay isn't because of a lack of money because one signing really could make such a difference now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,241 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 12 minutes ago, EatDolphins said: Unpopular opinion bit can we not take a leaf out the tims book and buy an absolute donkey and flog him millions next year? I'm sure Ambrose will be available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehost 11,061 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 6 minutes ago, Big Al II said: I'm sure Ambrose will be available. is he any worse than our two? Serious question as I've never seen him play, unless he played in the semi-final and I cant remember him one way or another. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.T.G 10,773 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Hill may be the Davie Weir we've been looking for Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,241 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, thehost said: is he any worse than our two? Serious question as I've never seen him play, unless he played in the semi-final and I cant remember him one way or another. He certainly seems to be the cause of most of their mistakes as far as I can see. Dodgy pass backs, stumbles etc. has cost them dear in Europe and in the cups in Scotland. I don't think our CB's are particularly bad players, I think they are certainly left exposed and Wilson struggles a little for pace. We could certainly do with recruitng a top class CH. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,518 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 A good quality CB is in my opinion essential. I think so far we have been unlucky.I think we lost out to Middlesbrough for Espinosa ,Mirappa is looking to get as much money as he can and both Ekstrand and Onyewu do not appear to reach the fitness levels required Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,771 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I would be happy with the Dodoo lad added to our forwards IF we could get a quality C H. No idea if any of the two will happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueshoff 11,750 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 9 minutes ago, A.T.G said: Hill may be the Davie Weir we've been looking for Let's hope so - but he won't go on more many more years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.T.G 10,773 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 1 minute ago, Blueshoff said: Let's hope so - but he won't go on more many more years. True, he has too much experience to sit most games on the bench, I think plan B may be to have Hill guide Kiernan and Wilson as much as possible on the field if we can't secure a top quality CB which in all honesty I don't think we can afford Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCRobertson 11,770 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 18 minutes ago, thehost said: is he any worse than our two? Serious question as I've never seen him play, unless he played in the semi-final and I cant remember him one way or another. Much worse. Ours are poor due to being exposed. Ambrose could be surrounded by fellow players and still fuck up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
He's blue he's white 717 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Have said all along that we needed a top drawer CB and cf and we would win the league, neither has been done as yet. however, I trust the manager in terms of who we have recruited thus far. Got a feeling Hill wI'll be an excellent addition and we may very see Crooks play CB and learn his trade from Hill, with Kiernan dropping to back up and possibly third choice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Billy King's out on loan from Hearts - can't see ICT winning the league. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 1,480 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 48 minutes ago, A.T.G said: Hill may be the Davie Weir we've been looking for This. Im not sure he'll be the new Davie Weir in terms of ability, but if he has the same impact we got when SDOW arrived then we could be onto a winner. I'm gonna see him in action before I join the clamour for a new CB, after all, we may already have the answer on the books. Albeit a temporary solution. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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