simplythebest 11,453 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I think in the summer of 18 months ago we phoned as many free agents as possible and got them in for a trial.That's how I remember it, however Green getting in touch with agents for trials etc is vastly different from claims that he signed players over the manager's head. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Where is the evidence he is McCoists signing? Well he watched him on trial Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 70,782 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 And even if he was, Faure's been our best signing from that summer! That's depressing Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 And even if he was, Faure's been our best signing from that summer! I'm actually a big fan of his. He came through Lyons system and was a constant in France's sides up to u21. The boys got something. He just needs a consistent run and a bit more consistency and he'll do well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Well he watched him on trialAnd that proves? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 And even if he was, Faure's been our best signing from that summer! Never really thought like that but it is pretty much true Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskbankloyal 19,446 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I'm actually a big fan of his. He came through Lyons system and was a constant in France's sides up to u21. The boys got something. He just needs a consistent run and a bit more consistency and he'll do well.Aye at Centre Half. Him & Moshni have the potential to be our first choice CH's for the next 5 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 And that proves?The Dude in being difficult shocker Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue belle 1 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Needs must. And rightly soAn odd article mind you. We knew this already, did we not? BBC just wanting some hits?Think we put it out, need to show shareholders action is being taken after a poor day trading. Although price rallied later in the day :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Aye at Centre Half. Him & Moshni have the potential to be our first choice CH's for the next 5 years.Big questions over the top flight although that applies to pretty much the whole squad apart from Wallace i'd say Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FernandoR20 2,133 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I don't rate Faure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 The Dude in being difficult shockerYou know me so well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 70,782 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I don't rate Faure.Same.My money is on him disappearing into obscurity in the next few years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanjo 26,294 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Good news. Some of the deadwood out of contract in August and hopefully (just hopefully) we can persuade a few teams to buy others who are not going to play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I think most would have been happy with us signing the likes of Law, Bell, Mohnsi.If it came out the board blocked the signing of Ricky Foster etc, would people really be that upset? I know I'm using hindsight, but as long as the squad was improved in a few key areas I don't think many would moan.Mind you, some moan for the sake of moaning...I wouldn't have been upset but there was people who thought signing Smith and Foster was great - usual terms like experienced and versatile etc Guys like them and others would have happily used sided with McCoist (in this hypothetical situation) and accused the board of not backing him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Comes down to the board IMO. They sanctioned the signings, now they are making cuts.They are not running the club effectively. Ally may have signed 'shite' but it comes down to the budget the board give him- they at any time- could have blocked signings.To be fair, it was pretty much a different board that sanctioned the signings, to the one we have now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Our financial director remains........ Emphasis on financial.You honestly believe he had the final say on if we signed players or not?I find that very very hard to believe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 No, but he should be setting the budgets... should he not?no. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 So what should our financial director, Brian Stockbridge be doing?Making sure the club is running within the budgets set by the board.Looking for ways to save money, and make more money, dealing with the sponsors and investors.Stuff like that.Disclaimer: this is just my opinion based on posts I have seen, and things I have read. I could be wrong, but I don't think I am. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,461 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Much savings need to be made on the football side really? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Brian sits on the board- he has professional insight. He deals with figures day-in, day-out so it should be up to him to report back to the board to provide feedback on the financial performance. This in turn leads to the budget Ally recieves.Fair enough, remember that he is/was only one board member and could have been outvoted on any issue at any time. But I do see where you are coming from, he will almost certainly have given his recommendation on what the playing budget should be, that does not automatically mean that his recommendation will have been the number finally agreed on by the board.I have seen a good few people ( who are way smarter than me on all this stuff) say that the FD can be overruled at any point.For all we know ( and none of us actually know) BS might have advised against that size of playing budget, or advised against some of the signings/wages. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Much savings need to be made on the football side really?the press were saying about 15% a few days back. I hope it isn't much more than that TBH. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Can't believe that freestater shite was glossed over so easily. If its not that, its some big 20 page celtic thread in the bears den, what has RM came to? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Can't believe that freestater shite was glossed over so easily. If its not that, its some big 20 page celtic thread in the bears den, what has RM came to?Shut the fuck up ya wee grassing bastard You grassed Bears at Ibrox you shouldn't even be here to complain ya stuck up wee arse bolt Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Shut the fuck up ya wee grassing bastardYou grassed Bears at Ibrox you shouldn't even be here to complain ya stuck up wee arse bolthahaAs predictable as you are full of shite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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