Smile 26,600 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Mark Allen, Do you think he has brought some much-needed Professionalism to our negotiations/transfers since he's had the chance to negotiate in a Transfer window. It clearly ran poorly before but since he's had a chance to work on Transfers it's improved remarkably. This is why we should have more Professionalism throughout the Club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb72 105 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Considering he has brought in a signing policy better than the previous 3 permanent managers, the professionalism he has brought has been some improvement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 He's no Martin Bain!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 He's done OK so far anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Absolutely mate - all we need is rid of minifuckingmurray, King, and we're well away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del 667 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I think people were quick to point fingers at Mark Allen, wrongly in my opinion, when it wasnt very clear what his role was. If he has been the one responsible for sounding out moves for players like Murphy, Martin, Cummings and Doherty then he does deserve a lot of credit, especially as it is obvious we are working under tight financial constraints. Another big feather in his cap, if he was invoked, has to be the way Pena was moved on and I think its important that some of the other squad players are now sold as well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueboyG 5,229 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Was he not in place when we signed Pena Etc ? Can't remember Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just now, BlueboyG said: Was he not in place when we signed Pena Etc ? Can't remember I read that was mainly done by Mendes backed by G.Park at the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,372 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Wait and see if they're good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueboyG 5,229 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, Smile said: I read that was mainly done by Mendes backed by G.Park at the time. Wonder why MA didn't get a say in any of it ? Maybe a timing thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just now, BlueboyG said: Wonder why MA didn't get a say in any of it ? Maybe a timing thing. Maybe, not a clue to be Honest just what I read. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 1 minute ago, ForeverAndEver said: Wait and see if they're good. You can never Guarantee that with any signing, at the Level/price we are Signing to get one good player out of five is Probably good work. This thread is more about the way the deals have been structured and how effectively he's going about his Business. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennyBlueNose 652 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 5 minutes ago, BlueboyG said: Wonder why MA didn't get a say in any of it ? Maybe a timing thing. 4 minutes ago, Smile said: Maybe, not a clue to be Honest just what I read. Pena and Herrera deals were done before MA joined, as were most of PC's signings Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanoli 4,625 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 The oracle Brian Reid said he's useless so we're not allowed to praise any good work from him unfortunately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rum Ham 2,059 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, BlueboyG said: Wonder why MA didn't get a say in any of it ? Maybe a timing thing. Don't think he was officially in his role until the end of the summer, which made it even more bewildering why he was getting stick from some fans before even having a transfer window. Said the same when there was a thread criticizing him a month or two ago, I think with a position like his (transfers, setting up scouting etc.) it's way to soon to judge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,372 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 John and Nemane were his signings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryMc 2,394 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I was critical of him not too long ago because I couldn't see why or what he was doing but if he has been leading the transfers and selection of players so far in January then I have to say he's done a great job. Loans with options to buy are ideal for us right now considering the wage bill. The type of players (age, ability, fans of us and knowledge of the Scottish game) he's signed has also been a good indication he's got a plan at least. His real task though this window is getting rid of some deadwood however that's a difficult task that most with struggle with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 7 minutes ago, GT66 said: Don't think he was officially in his role until the end of the summer, which made it even more bewildering why he was getting stick from some fans before even having a transfer window. Said the same when there was a thread criticizing him a month or two ago, I think with a position like his (transfers, setting up scouting etc.) it's way to soon to judge. You can see a clear difference since he's come in regarding the transfers policy, deals seem to be negotiated in our favour and handled better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF2 WINNIE 1,006 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 15 minutes ago, Smile said: I read that was mainly done by Mendes backed by G.Park at the time. From what I was told Park meeting mendes was like hero worship and park would’ve wiped Mendes arse for him anything you say goes signings and Caixhija wise Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamMunny 3,218 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I think so, and with minimal risk. If any of these loans (where we have option to buy) do not work out then we can say thank you, and let them return to their club without having to spend a large fee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1963 900 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I bet Walter Smith has had some input as to the incoming players ,players with a desire to play for the club they love . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Ranger 3,193 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 32 minutes ago, Smile said: Mark Allen, Do you think he has brought some much-needed Professionalism to our negotiations/transfers since he's had the chance to negotiate in a Transfer window. It clearly ran poorly before but since he's had a chance to work on Transfers it's improved remarkably. This is why we should have more Professionalism throughout the Club. Don't recall having many issues in previous transfer windows other than with Hibs when they were determined not to sell to us. Certainly has been good business done this time around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, WilliamMunny said: I think so, and with minimal risk. If any of these loans (where we have option to buy) do not work out then we can say thank you, and let them return to their club without having to spend a large fee. Yes, it gives us a stronger hand if we have in place option to buy first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essandoh 21,193 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 7 minutes ago, ForeverAndEver said: John and Nemane were his signings. John was a great find. I’m still unconvinced by him defensively but he’s been ruining teams up that left hand side. Nemane, well... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 35,347 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 We’ve done really well IMO. I’d like to see MOH moved on but I don’t think he’ll want to go. I’d like Barjonas to go on loan and I’d like to have Kranjcar, Herrera, Dodoo and Rossiter sold. Can’t see it but we should be looking to get rid of probably about 10 players this window and the next Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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