Broxi 11,484 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Had a flick through a St Johnstone forum there, they've been watching this thread and had a wee cry at the prospect of us turning him into a fullback.They seem to rate him really highly, some even suggesting EPL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdunsmb 43 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I literally don't have a clue about this guy other than that he plays for St Johnstone TBH. Will obviously reserve judgement and get behind the lad if he signs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi1872 183 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 @STVkeithKeith Downie#Rangers set to make double signing today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Lots of my friends really rate this guy and to be fair to him he would likely flourish with us Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,788 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I think Davidson will develop into a fine player with us.He's unloved since he joined St Johnstone and he's now on the fringes of the Scotland set up.Not as unhappy with this deal as others are.This.We should be looking at the best of the rest from the SPL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MenHadADream 122 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Davidson and Wallace hardly get the pulse racing, but in all honesty our squad from the last few years has had quality, but we have always struggled for depth. These two players will provide decent depth to the squad, particularly for the SPL and hopefully Wallace will be able to do a job in the CL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewaj3 1,446 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I had a read on that forum too and some saints fans rave about him others say all he does is put in a good tackle. I think he'd be a decent option and IMO hutton's not ready for the first team yet. I'm not convinced by Ness's fitness, but I think he's quality and with a player like a mcculloch/davidson next to him, Ness would be more confident to get on the ball and make things happen, use that left peg of his. We also have Davis who might play in CM too, although I do prefer him at RM, he gets more time on the ball there and less of the hammer throwers of the spl charging into him all the time. His physique seems to limit him at CM for me.The problem with him at RM is it means Naismith is going to have to play LM or up front, which pretty much puts us back to the same team we had last year. So maybe i'd start with Davis at CM and see how it goes.I think our midfield will line up Ortiz, Mcculloch, Davis, Naismith with back ups of wylde, ness, fleck, edu, hutton & maybe davidson if he arrives. Unless we punt Edu, I can't see any other midfielders/wingers joining us and if they do, it'll mean the manager intends to play Naismith up top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio 5 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Is the U21 rule still in place in the SPL? If so then this is going to be a fairly pointless move as he'll struggle to get anywhere near the bench. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Is the U21 rule still in place in the SPL? If so then this is going to be a fairly pointless move as he'll struggle to get anywhere near the bench.Unless of course we signed him as a player, and not simply as an age. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMotor 2,208 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Pointless signing IMO. I could understand if he was a youth player and we try to bring him along but he's coming 24.We have Davis, Edu, McCulloch, Ness and Hutton for CM. Where will he fit in? Plus Jamie Ness is a far better player and is 3 years younger.Davis has to be a stick-on CM, no more messing around on the right.Ness is a better player but has fitness issues that have not been completely fixed yet. I would actually have Davidson ahead of the others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamMunny 3,237 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Murray Davidson won't get ahead of McCulloch Edu Davis Ness.If we were to bring a CM in I would have hoped it was someone of better quality and not another back-up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 This signing makes me think McCoist has more faith in Ness and Hutton than Smith did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allzo 91 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I rate him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,705 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Where does he fit in?Im not jumping with joy about the possible signing... but when I look at Celtic previously... for Every Nakamura they had a Barry Robson from an SPL side. This is our version I reckon Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemc 305 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Not a bad signing can he not play on the left aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 we have a whole season to get through where we dont know how injuries will go, bloimey folks he aint all that bad Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
julescotia 11,407 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Regardless if he is better than Jig, Edu or Ness or HuttonWE NEED DEPTH !!!!!The boy has enough quality for this, and with the potential to improve. Good Signing imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_1 1,136 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Ness is regularly injured.I'd actually go on record to say he's better than Hutton and possibly McCulloch and Edu too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermac 115 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Very good signing if it happens Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueben_d 40 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Could Edu be away? Jig won't last much longer, he provides another option potentially long term if he can step up. He is highly rated, stepping up to a better quality team can bring out the best in a player, or they can also flounder. Worth a punt I'd say. Could be a Thomson, could be a Gow. Time will tell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersBear 6 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Dont know an awful lot about him tbh. We should be looking for a good quality CM to partner Davis, although we have a fair few CMs, none of great quality. Hope ness gets fit though, huge potential if he can stay clear of injuries! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debear 603 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Regardless if he is better than Jig, Edu or Ness or HuttonWE NEED DEPTH !!!!!The boy has enough quality for this, and with the potential to improve. Good Signing imo.Having all your depth in one position is a bit pointless. 8 central mids, 1 left & 1 right creates an imbalanced squad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_1 1,136 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Davidson would be a good foil for Davis actually. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 done deal..same agent as lee wallace.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersBear 6 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Could Edu be away? Jig won't last much longer, he provides another option potentially long term if he can step up. He is highly rated, stepping up to a better quality team can bring out the best in a player, or they can also flounder. Worth a punt I'd say. Could be a Thomson, could be a Gow. Time will tell.Thats what I was thinking. We have a fairly large number of CMs! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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