The Specky Forum Organiser 66,687 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Just now, esquire8 said: Only 3 or 4 are good enough to win the league. Why accept keeping players on who aren't good enough? Because it's not possible to have a turnover of 40 odd players in a single transfer window. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 43,705 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 They cleared out and only kept 3 or 4 last season. Dont see how we are not capable of the same. starofdavid 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 75,151 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 He always mentioned 3 specific positions goalie - replacement for Mcgregor Centre half - replacement for Helander Striker - replacement for Morelos. I don’t expect much more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeRab 3,070 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Yeh we all want a big clear out. But it’s not possible in one window. Should have been done over the last few years. If we sign 4 quality starters. Don’t underestimate how much that can change a team. Imagine a good keeper, a Bassey. A prolific striker and a Rw or creative mid. We would be a totally different team if fitness is sorted and with players returning. Negri's lovechild 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 66,687 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 5 minutes ago, esquire8 said: They cleared out and only kept 3 or 4 last season. Dont see how we are not capable of the same. They kept Bain, Ralston, Julien, Taylor, Welsh, Bitton, Soro, Turnbull, Rogic, Johnstone, McGregor, Forrest and Ajeti Do you think a turnover of 40 players is realistic? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 43,705 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Specky Liar said: Because it's not possible to have a turnover of 40 odd players in a single transfer window. I'm not wanting like for like. I'm wanting a clear out then 7 or 8 first team quality players in supplemented by youth or domestic players. Having a squad of over 30 is fucking madness for scottish football. graeme_4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights 2,526 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 7 minutes ago, The Specky Liar said: We'll sign more than 3/4 but there's obviously going to be some who are cheap/punts/loans. Lets just say we sign 4 who come in and improve the team 'massively' as Beale puts it. On top of the 2 we just signed that's more than enough to transform a team. We've got Yilmaz and Lawrence to come back as well. Hopefully Hagi gets back up to speed too. Kylegib 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylegib 516 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Just now, OrangeRab said: Yeh we all want a big clear out. But it’s not possible in one window. Should have been done over the last few years. If we sign 4 quality starters. Don’t underestimate how much that can change a team. Imagine a good keeper, a Bassey. A prolific striker and a Rw or creative mid. We would be a totally different team if fitness is sorted and with players returning. Along with the energy that Raskin and Cantwell bring 4 quality signings would see the team look significantly different graeme_4 and OrangeRab 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 66,687 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Just now, esquire8 said: I'm not wanting like for like. I'm wanting a clear out then 7 or 8 first team quality players in supplemented by youth or domestic players. Having a squad of over 30 is fucking madness for scottish football. So you're wanting 20+ out with 8 brought in for a 50/60 game season? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeRab 3,070 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, esquire8 said: I'm not wanting like for like. I'm wanting a clear out then 7 or 8 first team quality players in supplemented by youth or domestic players. Having a squad of over 30 is fucking madness for scottish football. They’ve spent 50 million since Postecoglou has arrived. Obv a lot funded by player sales. But given we don’t have any players we can sell. And we will probably sign Tillman for 5. At best we might hope for another 15 to spend? So on that logic you might expect a third of the first team quality players in. Don’t get me wrong they had a fantastic first few windows. And we should be looking at similar markets. And more of these loan with option to buy signings. Realistically the going average rate for a good first team player as you put it Is about 4 million. (Some cheaper some more expensive). But that’s about the average. So if you only have 15 to spend then you probably only expect to get 4 first team players back for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted E Bayer 491 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 You can bring in all the players you want, players that are technically better than what we have but if we don't match our opponents work rate or you have players not tracking runners or picking up opponents in space such as Kamara on Mooy for celtic's first then it doesn't matter one jot who you sign. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylegib 516 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ted E Bayer said: You can bring in all the players you want, players that are technically better than what we have but if we don't match our opponents work rate or you have players not tracking runners or picking up opponents in space such as Kamara on Mooy for celtic's first then it doesn't matter one jot who you sign. True but that's why we need to be signing players with good leadership skills with a hunger for success. Ted E Bayer 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
starofdavid 169 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 3 hours ago, esquire8 said: They cleared out and only kept 3 or 4 last season. Dont see how we are not capable of the same. mc gregor was their only player that played in the 2019 cup final...we had 6 or 7 i believe Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Brother 1,129 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 8 players out… 4 players in… the two Ryan’s signing new contracts Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 43,705 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Blues Brother said: 8 players out… 4 players in… the two Ryan’s signing new contracts Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,268 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 In - Full new front 3 plus another striker, at least 1 preferably 2 centre midfielders, new CB and a Goalkeeper. Out - McGregor, McLaughlin, Helander, Kamara, Lundstram 🤞🏻, Arfield, Davis, Sakala, Hagi, Matondo🤞🏻, Wright, Kent, Morelos, Roofe🤞🏻 only keeping Jack as a squad option on reduced wages due to the fact he’s Scottish trained. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,268 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 On 02/03/2023 at 13:52, Kylegib said: Along with the energy that Raskin and Cantwell bring 4 quality signings would see the team look significantly different Can add Yilmaz to that so potentially we could be looking at only keeping 4 “starters” from the start of this season as first picks. Kylegib 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylegib 516 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 33 minutes ago, 6superbarry6 said: Can add Yilmaz to that so potentially we could be looking at only keeping 4 “starters” from the start of this season as first picks. I think with the likes of Yilmaz and Lawrence we need to wait and see just how good they'll be, they did look like good additions prior to their injuries but I'd still like to see how good the can perform once they are given a prolonged run in the team. 6superbarry6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 43,705 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Seen this striker that's playing in the Swiss league and has 13 goals and 10 assists in 27 games. Could be what we need. NorthernLights 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craiggybear 6,192 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, esquire8 said: Seen this striker that's playing in the Swiss league and has 13 goals and 10 assists in 27 games. Could be what we need. Top goalscorers in that league is interesting reading. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlythestrongsurvive 1,007 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 3 hours ago, Craiggybear said: Top goalscorers in that league is interesting reading. Celar is interesting one (ye I know it's about Itten)- young slovenian striker tearing it up in a mid table team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeRab 3,070 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 New keeper. Shite for the goal. Shaky most of the game. Could have easily given away a penalty. What the fuck is Ferguson thinking saying we should sign him on for next season.. graeme_4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docspawn 418 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Seriously need someone lined up to give Tav a rest after half time. Other than pens and odd free kick he’s provided very little this season (possibly longer). Looks half the player was few years back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 72,259 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 12 minutes ago, OrangeRab said: New keeper. Shite for the goal. Shaky most of the game. Could have easily given away a penalty. What the fuck is Ferguson thinking saying we should sign him on for next season.. Same as Boyd, and McCoist when they were shouting for him to start and quiet when he was doing shite, all bigging up their pal Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,864 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 A rebuild. Most of the back line need replaced for a start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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