Madina 3,935 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 The squad is quite heavy as it is. Ironic really giving our injury issues. Realistically at least 8 from the current squad should move on in the summer. I doubt Souttar can be relied on to be injury free, Helander will never be seen again, Sands probably back to NY, so at least 2 CBs should be our first priority Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post .Williamson. 84,281 Posted December 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2022 A goalkeeper is our first priority. It was our first priority last summer aswell but we just completely ignored it. McGregor came on at the end of the cup final to wave us off on our summer holidays Jamie0202, Garnock Blue, The Dude and 10 others 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Just now, Madina said: The squad is quite heavy as it is. Ironic really giving our injury issues. Realistically at least 8 from the current squad should move on in the summer. I doubt Souttar can be relied on to be injury free, Helander will never be seen again, Sands probably back to NY, so at least 2 CBs should be our first priority Of the current squad there are McGregor, Helander, Arfield, Davis, Kent, Morelos and Jack all out of contract. Sands and Tillman’s loans come to an end and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the likes of Kamara, Scott Wright and Barisic move on. In terms of CBs, with Souttar, Goldson, King and Davies already here, I’d be stunned if we signed two in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 75,298 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 We need to strengthen the spine of team first. Goalkeeper Centre Half to partner Goldson. Midfielder Striker to replace Morelos. Loads more required but that’s where we should start. BlueKnight87 and Negri's lovechild 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madina 3,935 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, The Dude said: Of the current squad there are McGregor, Helander, Arfield, Davis, Kent, Morelos and Jack all out of contract. Sands and Tillman’s loans come to an end and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the likes of Kamara, Scott Wright and Barisic move on. In terms of CBs, with Souttar, Goldson, King and Davies already here, I’d be stunned if we signed two in the summer. I honestly wouldnt be suprised to see McGregor and Davis get a 1 year deal. I hope not but I wouldnt put it past the club. Souttar and Davies seem to be permanently injured so we face a season of Goldson and King if nobody is brought in. I'd hope we'd sign at least one new CB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Madina said: I honestly wouldnt be suprised to see McGregor and Davis get a 1 year deal. I hope not but I wouldnt put it past the club. Souttar and Davies seem to be permanently injured so we face a season of Goldson and King if nobody is brought in. I'd hope we'd sign at least one new CB Davies has played in as many games as he’s missed for us so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negri's lovechild 14,689 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 21 minutes ago, The Dude said: Of the current squad there are McGregor, Helander, Arfield, Davis, Kent, Morelos and Jack all out of contract. Sands and Tillman’s loans come to an end and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the likes of Kamara, Scott Wright and Barisic move on. In terms of CBs, with Souttar, Goldson, King and Davies already here, I’d be stunned if we signed two in the summer. We absolutely need that sort of turnover this season as well. I can see a couple of the soon to be out of contract players signing back on, but we need a refresh and while i can see Arfield staying for another season, i can see McGregor and Davis leaving, and i think Jack will stay. Centre half as you say we don't need or be able to strengthen. A new goalie and central midfielder / replacement for Kent and Morelos if they go. I also think some other fringe players will need to leave as well in order to free up some much needed wages and to provide more opportunities for King / Devine / McCann et al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal72 12,453 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 31 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: A goalkeeper is our first priority. It was our first priority last summer aswell but we just completely ignored it. McGregor came on at the end of the cup final to wave us off on our summer holidays This 100% I was genuinely surprised that we didn't go for a goalkeeper in the off-season despite it being an area we were absolutely screaming to be upgraded for well over two years. Resigning McGregor wasn't the play, should never have been. The Dude 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Negri's lovechild said: We absolutely need that sort of turnover this season as well. I can see a couple of the soon to be out of contract players signing back on, but we need a refresh and while i can see Arfield staying for another season, i can see McGregor and Davis leaving, and i think Jack will stay. Centre half as you say we don't need or be able to strengthen. A new goalie and central midfielder / replacement for Kent and Morelos if they go. I also think some other fringe players will need to leave as well in order to free up some much needed wages and to provide more opportunities for King / Devine / McCann et al. Can probably add McLaughlin too since he’s never getting the number one spot back. Negri's lovechild 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negri's lovechild 14,689 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, The Dude said: Can probably add McLaughlin too since he’s never getting the number one spot back. Forgot about him 🤣. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeRab 3,095 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 38 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: A goalkeeper is our first priority. It was our first priority last summer aswell but we just completely ignored it. McGregor came on at the end of the cup final to wave us off on our summer holidays Yeh he doesn’t have the ability to get off the line now. That Porteous header was about 2 yards inside our goal area box. A decent/younger keeper probably comes and punches that away. We’ve lost so many goals from set pieces this season with teams able to cross the ball so much closer to the goal. Loyal72 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 72,444 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 25 minutes ago, The Dude said: Davies has played in as many games as he’s missed for us so far. I get the point you’ve made considering permanently injured is wrong, but that’s still not a great look with how many would be getting minutes for him to get back fit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPWF 8,509 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 26 minutes ago, The Dude said: Can probably add McLaughlin too since he’s never getting the number one spot back. He’s bang average tbf. The Dude 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
docspiderman 1,261 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 32 minutes ago, OrangeRab said: Yeh he doesn’t have the ability to get off the line now. That Porteous header was about 2 yards inside our goal area box. A decent/younger keeper probably comes and punches that away. We’ve lost so many goals from set pieces this season with teams able to cross the ball so much closer to the goal. Very few keepers are stupid enough to rush out and get blocked trying to get a hand ton crosses in that area.Those that do usually end up with egg on their faces.Our best keepers recently, Goram and Klos Never left their line at corners.The last keeper who would do that was Chris Woods in the eighties. Our problem at set pieces is setting up the way we do, slow reactions and poor concentration from defenders who cannot impose themselves physically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyem 238 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 2 hours ago, The Dude said: Shitebag. If the cap fits! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negri's lovechild 14,689 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 27 minutes ago, docspiderman said: Very few keepers are stupid enough to rush out and get blocked trying to get a hand ton crosses in that area.Those that do usually end up with egg on their faces.Our best keepers recently, Goram and Klos Never left their line at corners.The last keeper who would do that was Chris Woods in the eighties. Our problem at set pieces is setting up the way we do, slow reactions and poor concentration from defenders who cannot impose themselves physically. I like to see a goalie who will command his area. I know what you mean with regards to our previous goalies in that they never rushed the box, but they did come and take crosses occasionally. I agree that big issue we have with the current squad is that we don't have the imposing centre halves that the Goalie and Klos had. They had defenders infront of them who would drop deep and head everything away from the penalty box. We don't have a Gough, Amoruso, or even a Dave McPherson in this squad, and i think that is hurting us as much as the goalkeeping position. docspiderman and OrangeRab 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeRab 3,095 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 31 minutes ago, docspiderman said: Very few keepers are stupid enough to rush out and get blocked trying to get a hand ton crosses in that area.Those that do usually end up with egg on their faces.Our best keepers recently, Goram and Klos Never left their line at corners.The last keeper who would do that was Chris Woods in the eighties. Our problem at set pieces is setting up the way we do, slow reactions and poor concentration from defenders who cannot impose themselves physically. Combination. Definitely don’t have a lot of height in the team. Especially with Goldson out. But every keeper comes out to some extent especially with the protection they get now. True that Klos and McGregor even in their prime have never been ones to come out a lot. But they would still own 4-5 yards. McGregor now is glued to his line. And we don’t have a tall pillar. So teams are scoring from headers 4 yards from goal off low crosses. Thats exponentially easier than scoring from 8-10 yards out. Negri's lovechild 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 75,298 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Surely Raskin, who we were interested in during summer, could be a possibility in January. Available for free in Summer and looks like his club have had enough of him and want rid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 12 minutes ago, Johnnyem said: If the cap fits! It’s wasn’t me who tried to take a wee dig at someone’s job then pretended to be fishing because I shat it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 31,354 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 I came into this thread 12 hours later and @The Dude is still posting in it. Ha! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Dude 20,026 Posted December 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, bluenoz said: I came into this thread 12 hours later and @The Dude is still posting in it. Ha! This is what happens when I’m stuck in the house all day 😂 rabc10000, blaudrup, The Godfather and 2 others 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essandoh 21,431 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 2 hours ago, .Williamson. said: A goalkeeper is our first priority. It was our first priority last summer aswell but we just completely ignored it. McGregor came on at the end of the cup final to wave us off on our summer holidays One of the most bizarre decisions I can remember in thinking a League One standard goalkeeper was going to be good enough to be our starting goalie Nothing personal against McLaughlin but clear as day he was never going to be good enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyem 238 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 45 minutes ago, The Dude said: It’s wasn’t me who tried to take a wee dig at someone’s job then pretended to be fishing because I shat it. I wasn't attempting, I got you hook line and sinker and it is obviously still gnawing at you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowley Birkin 9,421 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 47 minutes ago, bluenoz said: I came into this thread 12 hours later and @The Dude is still posting in it. Ha! someone once said he likes to make threads all about him since then i havent seen anything to contradict that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyem 238 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 54 minutes ago, bluenoz said: I came into this thread 12 hours later and @The Dude is still posting in it. Ha! If you want to be in the Top 5 Poster count, then that is what you have got to do, sacrifice your normal life. A bit sad really. Roy Hobbs and falkirkNS 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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