CoatbridgeBear 7,113 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 What is the point in them both being here? If we weren’t going to use Docherty we should’ve sold him in the summer when his stock was relatively high after a good season at Shrewsbury. King also seems like the most pointless signing since Andy Firth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born a blue nose 91,723 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Cover Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 85,416 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Don't understand the King signing myself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy1984 6,314 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Had forgotten all about king until someone mentioned him on Sunday, very strange signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueteeth 2,185 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I thought we would have seen a bit more from King by now so find that a little strange. I know he's here because he's an EPL winner and will give experience to the squad and maybe help the younger players but it doesn't make sense to get him in just for that reason alone. Maybe Gerrard isn't impressed by his playing abilities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoatbridgeBear 7,113 Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, born a blue nose said: Cover Don’t even get near the 18 mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuistraHairDo 12,514 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Dave signed Gerrard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryMc 2,398 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Yeah King now appears to be a bit of an odd signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 85,416 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, born a blue nose said: Cover Can he fill in at RB or LB? Two positions Gerrard seems to be blind to in terms of needing cover Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 54,858 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I'm sure it was said that King was a financial no brainer of a signing. I'm assuming we're paying nothing /pennies for him, so no real cost. If he can find a way to break into the team then for next to no outlay he could do us a turn. Just seems that he's miles away from doing that so all hes doing is taking a squad jersey and getting fit with us. Docherty had offers to leave which would have made us profit on him, but told SG he wanted to stay and fight for his chance. Unfortunately for him, others are simply better, I'd imagine he'll be away Jan / summer to an English League 1 level team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoatbridgeBear 7,113 Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, SeparateEntityMyArse said: I'm sure it was said that King was a financial no brainer of a signing. I'm assuming we're paying nothing /pennies for him, so no real cost. If he can find a way to break into the team then for next to no outlay he could do us a turn. Just seems that he's miles away from doing that so all hes doing is taking a squad jersey and getting fit with us. Docherty had offers to leave which would have made us profit on him, but told SG he wanted to stay and fight for his chance. Unfortunately for him, others are simply better, I'd imagine he'll be away Jan / summer to an English League 1 level team. Offers from who? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 54,858 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 1 minute ago, CoatbridgeBear said: Offers from who? Was told it was an EFL 1 club. I'd assume Shrewsbury but dont know for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: Can he fill in at RB or LB? Two positions Gerrard seems to be blind to in terms of needing cover Halliday and Flanagan are out of contract at the end of the season. I'd like to see Flanagan get a new contract. But, maybe Gerrard plans to let both go and replace them with a couple of attacking full-backs to compete with Barisic and Tavernier. Time will tell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 54,858 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Just now, TMB said: Halliday and Flanagan are out of contract at the end of the season. I'd like to see Flanagan get a new contract. But, maybe Gerrard plans to let both go and replace them with a couple of attacking full-backs to compete with Barisic and Tavernier. Time will tell. I'd imagine based on what has been said this week about youth development, that our youths are being steered towards being the new squad fillers like Halliday / Flanagan with a view to ultimately getting them into the 1st team. Hope so anyways. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 If King was good enough he would be playing. I imagine he'll be sent back to Leicester in January. Docherty should be loaned out again, or if we can get a decent offer for him in January, just let the lad go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AljayBoy 2,329 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 All it takes is an injury to Jack or Davis and we'll see them (on the bench) soon enough - it's just good fortune that in the centre of midfield we've not been too bad with injuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus 1,418 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I thought King was injured which is why he isn't involved ATM! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMckee 3,442 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Can't see either of them getting in the team tbh. Might be best to get docherty on another loan and then try and sell him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rum Ham 2,068 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, AljayBoy said: All it takes is an injury to Jack or Davis and we'll see them (on the bench) soon enough - it's just good fortune that in the centre of midfield we've not been too bad with injuries. Better having them and not needing them, than needing them and not having them. No doubt we will see more of them after tee winter break, especially if we are still in Europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 72,901 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Docherty is nowhere near good enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 30 minutes ago, born a blue nose said: Cover This. These players will come in very handy if we are still fighting on all fronts after Christmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris182 6,402 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Yup, we'll need our full squad depth between now and the winter break. We have a crazy amount of tough games coming up which will stretch us to the limit I imagine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookWorm 4,511 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I think the management know what they are doing. I also think that Jack and Davis have surprised everyone on how well they are playing making midfield places harder to get into. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 21,646 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 In a perfect world we'd get rid of the likes of Docherty, King, Grezda, Firth, Halliday, Foderingham and bring in some of the youths that are playing well at under 18 level or give guys like Robbie McCrorie a chance. I was reading that Billy Gilmour basically set his family up for life when he signed for Chelsea so we need to start showing that there is a pathway available to the first team for youths. This would be an extra bargaining chip as we can't compete with the likes of City, Chelsea and Liverpool etc for wages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,510 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, B1872 said: In a perfect world we'd get rid of the likes of Docherty, King, Grezda, Firth, Halliday, Foderingham and bring in some of the youths that are playing well at under 18 level or give guys like Robbie McCrorie a chance. I was reading that Billy Gilmour basically set his family up for life when he signed for Chelsea so we need to start showing that there is a pathway available to the first team for youths. This would be an extra bargaining chip as we can't compete with the likes of City, Chelsea and Liverpool etc for wages. We apparently offered the same money to Gilmour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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