djchapsticks Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Not sure. He didnt specify tbh. He seemed to have a fair idea who was going and who was getting punted from the out of contract boys so maybe he meant 8 in addition to the resigned players. I'd imagine so as there's 14 out of contract. Our squad really can't afford a net loss of 6 players, I wouldn't think. I can see us keeping 3 or 4 on and bringing in 8 new faces. 2 keepers (dependant on Dilo) A centre half 2 wing backs for backup A right mid 2 centre forwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 TC was just on the radio there saying he reckons we need 8 extra players and the situation with the out of contract players will be sorted in the next 48 hours. Listen to the handsome baker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Listen to the handsome baker! Where can we contact him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal89 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Saints have some history trying to sign World Cup stars. Alex Smith had agreed a £100,000 deal for Oleg Blokhin but the Board turned him down. I was under the impression (perhaps wrongly) that this deal fell through due to work permit issues and not because the board vetoed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Banjos Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Will be interesting to see where the signings come from. There have been so many recently from outside of Scotland that haven't worked out. Perhaps TC will focus more on players in our own leagues. Lyle Taylor, Kane Hemmings, Callum Morris?? Stevenson would be an ideal replacement for McLean, but you can see him heading to maybe Motherwell or Aberdeen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Good to hear Tommy getting straight to work sorting out those he wants to keep and those going and coming. We have been slow in this department in the past picking up the dregs in some cases so to speak Wonder if Tommy will get a game arranged with Newcastle that wood be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Calder Saint Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Problem for Stevenson is he is not driving at present. So perhaps the train from ayr to paisley will suit him. He presently relies on hamill for his daily lift to Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray7 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Steven McGarry to sign a one year deal to play the Goodwin role when he's on the touchline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Banjos Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Steven McGarry to sign a one year deal to play the Goodwin role when he's on the touchline. Thought Steven was going for a moneyspinner in Malaysia if he couldn't get another deal in Oz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insaintee Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Kello is retiring so, he is definately away. I think we have to sign an experience goalkeeper (Jamie MacDonald) as two young keepers might not be the best idea. Vanzy is off, he has confirmed this. Chairman confirmed last night McLean has been offered a new deal, a "Super" deal.... We will need to wait and see but my money is on him going to the championship. Hopefully Mr Craig can get a Gem from the championship and not a Gareth Wardlaw type player. We need a winger... Ryan Stevenson hopefully. Can't remember the last time St Mirren had width on the Right and the Left. Next season Gregg Wylde will be an important player. A midfield with him, goody, mcginn, mcgowan and stevenson would be a good midfield. Hans Vukic from Newcastle is a good young striker, would like to see us try a loan deal for him Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northendsaint Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Thought Steven was going for a moneyspinner in Malaysia if he couldn't get another deal in Oz? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanarkshire_Bud Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Given the way his season went I reckon there is a decent chance McGowan may stay if offered a deal. His form may have frightened a few suiters off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Given the way his season went I reckon there is a decent chance McGowan may stay if offered a deal. His form may have frightened a few suiters off. Given the way his season went I reckon there is a decent chance McGowan may stay if offered a deal. His form may have frightened a few suiters off. Clubs certainly know what McGowan is capable of. Given his off field problems this year I'm not surprised he was not focused all season. You can't say he had a bad season just that fans now have high expectations. Will be very surprised if we can hold onto such a great talent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam M Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 What about Reilly is he still under contract? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray7 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 What about Reilly is he still under contract? Yep, he's under contract till summer 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulysses Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Was quite impressed when Tommy said we need to get our skates on and sort out these contracts quickly. Good to see he's not dithering about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyboy7598 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Michael higdon? Havrnt rrad tbe thread so dont know if this has been mentioned, but he is leaving his current club and becoming a free agent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLBud Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 New management team with new ideas will hopefully see us address the issues that have plagued us in recent memory. Any successful team needs a strong spine IMO so we should start there. We must have an experienced keeper, a strong centre back, playmaker in the middle and a 15 goal striker. At present we've only got one of those positions covered so there's work to be done. Then we need cover at both full back positions. That's going to be tricky as both boys probably deserve to start next season but how do you convince any experienced pro to come to the club to back up a guy with less than a season under his belt? I'd try to keep McGregor as, whilst he's probe to the odd mistake, he's got pace and strength which are good qualities and I'd like to see him paired up with the aforementioned strong centre back with McAusland as back up. Midfield may need the most work depending on who stays so that's up in the air at the moment. Two strikers to vie for the role of supporting Thommo are an absolute must. Sorted. top 6 beckons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irvine_buddie Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Think we'll keep Mcgowan as there's not gonna be a whole lot of interest given the relatively poor season he's had. I wouldn't bother trying to get Newton, I'm guessing he would be a high earner and as much as he has been good in patches he isn't worth it. Keep Mcgregor Keep Mclean if we can but I doubt it Keep Vanzy if he's not asking for too much money Keep Dilo, let Magennis go if we can get Campbell back on loan then great but lets play him this time. Keep Yaqub and Brady assuming they are cheap Get rid of Djemba^2 Let Kello go, Dilo is just as good Sign a striker or 2, a CB or 2, a right winger and a backup keeper and we're sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm74 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Don't know if mentioned elsewhere but Magennis, Vernon and Weaver have been released by the Dons. Can't really remember who weaver is but I'd probably take Vernon or maybe Magennis as a squad player. Thoughts? Edit: just saw speculation thread, my apologies. Edited May 15, 2014 by sm74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabinho Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Weaver is the ex Man City keeper who's been around for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie88 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I would rather vernon over magennis for the simple reason, vernon scores goals josh isn't an out n out goalscorer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Add Declan Hughes to the list. He's got a 6 month contract with the first team squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ McG Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I would rather vernon over magennis for the simple reason, vernon scores goals josh isn't an out n out goalscorer. Vernon seemingly signing for Dundee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Hasselhoff Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Vernon seemingly signing for Dundee. I'd be surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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