James Sands

[Negri's lovechild 14,519]

3 minutes ago, Malkytfp1 said:

Ah thought he was 16 so makes sense why he never got game time.

I might be wrong there,but something just sits at the back of my mind about it.

[The Dude 20,026]

9 minutes ago, Negri's lovechild said:

I might be wrong there,but something just sits at the back of my mind about it.

There were two Scottish Cup games he could've played in before he left. SPFL rules meant he couldn't play in the league.

[Negri's lovechild 14,519]

5 minutes ago, The Dude said:

There were two Scottish Cup games he could've played in before he left. SPFL rules meant he couldn't play in the league.

Aah. Thanks for clearing that up. I had a feeling there was something preventing us playing him in the league. 

[The Dude 20,026]

7 minutes ago, Negri's lovechild said:

Aah. Thanks for clearing that up. I had a feeling there was something preventing us playing him in the league. 

Off the top of my head, one was something like hamilton or morton and he was part of the matchday group and was out for the warm-ups etc and iirc the other was an Old firm.

Infact, it might have been three with both Morton AND Hamilton before Celtic. But he definitely couldn't play in the league because he was under-16.

[STEPPS BOY 75,090]

Genuinely piss poor.

Send back in summer.

[Hadron Collider 31,380]

Just not seeing it with Sands at all. Underwhelming. 

[simplythebest 11,453]

He could get better with time but is it worth spending the resources signing him permanently when they can be used elsewhere? 

[CoplandRoad83 3,372]

Not convinced he is a natural midfielder.  Thought it was noticeable when McCann and Lowry came on and he moved back we started passing through midfield with a bit more conviction and purpose.  

[Guest]

I’m not entirely sure what his best position is tbh

His passing isn’t good enough to be a modern day CDM, always plays too safe and rarely through the lines, he isn’t all that aggressive in the air or in the tackle 

Seems like he’d be a half decent backup / more defensive right-back option 

 

[NorthernLights 2,526]

Haven’t been particularly impressed but think that getting him in for the last few months of this season should put him in a better position for next year 

[bluenoz 31,287]

It appears most on RM don't rate him yet there is a thread on FF about him and he is getting glowing remarks. I find it strange how fans can see the game so differently

For a 21-year-old, I think he shows tremendous composure and maturity.

His loan is for next season as well and I expect he will be here.

[BallochBear 1,613]

Thought he looked better and more composed today, his best performance so far.

[Blues Brother 1,124]

He’s doing fine. All football squads need a James Sands type player. Very useful to have. Can play several positions, a good team player and not someone who will sulk and moan if he’s not playing.

I think he will continue to be a good squad player next season and possibly beyond 

[6superbarry6 14,245]

1 minute ago, Blues Brother said:

He’s doing fine. All football squads need a James Sands type player. Very useful to have. Can play several positions, a good team player and not someone who will sulk and moan if he’s not playing.

I think he will continue to be a good squad player next season and possibly beyond 

Think he wants more than that tho tbh he’s a young boy left America to come play in Europe he’s no came here to be a squad player, if he’s not going to get a look in then let boy move on 

[Vision 16,782]

He's been a bit all over the place whenever I've watched him in the Europa games. Maybe needs to get more minutes in his desired position before I can make a proper judgement.

[gmcf 34,667]

Starting to take to him . Thought he looked solid when he came on and passed the ball quite well . 

Been quite dependable pre-season , just wonder if he's going to be one of those that goes under the radar but quietly gets the job done .

[hammer93 15,133]

8 minutes ago, gmcf said:

Starting to take to him . Thought he looked solid when he came on and passed the ball quite well . 

Been quite dependable pre-season , just wonder if he's going to be one of those that goes under the radar but quietly gets the job done .

The only player in the back line today that actually attacked the ball to head it

[Broxi 11,686]

He's a bang average player consistently 

Which is useful. 

Did well when he came on today, needs to start at CB on Tuesday 

[GersInCanada 7,775]

He is improving and I am beginning to take to him. No qualms about playing him on Tuesday.

[Colin Traive 23,246]

I stand by my comments from May.

Composed, unfussy, reliable if unspectacular.

A seven out of ten every week and a manager’s dream as he can cover multiple positions.

 

[GA1972 9,843]

I like him at centre back against inferior teams, allows us to play the ball out much better and rarely looks troubled. We will likely need an actual centre back against better sides in Europe but I’d start him mid week 

[Jimfanciesthedude 25,004]

He's our post admin version of edu but multi positioned, his athleticism will more than cover his lack of natural ability, 

[RossS1873 1,770]

He's done virtually nothing wrong since coming in but seems to be deemed not good enough. The last few outings has showed that maybe it's not just between Souttar and Davies for the LCB position.

[ready1873 3,905]

He's a solid player and should improve. You need guys like him in the team. I'd have no qualms if we kept him. 

[Broxi 11,686]

Just now, ready1873 said:

He's a solid player and should improve. You need guys like him in the team. I'd have no qualms if we kept him. 

Issue is his option to buy is rumoured to be £4m. 

On current knowledge, that is way too much. That's marquee signing level, not just a utility squad player who is alright.