pod Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Just giving my opinion .I guarantee you before the season starts there will be a few more saying the same thing .Just wait and see the shite we bring in we will be worse than last season not counting the last seven games we were rank. I sympathise with you elvis, working offshore and supporting St.Mirren used to drive me mental. So I decided I had to give one up. Found myself a nice job at home so I could carry on supporting my team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergie's no1 fan Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 You might not like them but I would hardly call them duds Dundee are starting to shape up. I think if we signed Thomson after that Hibs performance a few weeks ago this place would be in meltdown. Maybe could do a job as a back up for Goodwin but i think he'd be too dear to be a squad player. I hope that they turn out to be duds, however they may turn out to be really good signings. Do people believe we will sign much better? Both are injury prone and over the hill. McPake may look good with his last ditch tackles but thats normally because his positional play is so bad and he is always caught out. We will be looking at players like them but thankfully we have dodged 2 bullets here. You're not wrong there. Expensive duds too. At least ours will be affordable duds. . Lets hope Newcastle have a few decent youth players they can send up.It just reminds me when Dundee last came up and they signed the likes of John Baird, Mark Kerr, McBride. Also is it not a bit odd Thomson and McPake are not waiting to see what other teams are interested in them? To me them signing for the new boys is a sign of desperation and just glad to be given another shot in the top league. It might be a perfect fit and both players relish the opportunity at a smaller club. I wouldn't be pinning my hopes on them if i was a Dundee fan though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 You might not like them but I would hardly call them duds Dundee are starting to shape up. They're cast offs who helped take Hibs down. I don't see them suddenly be Lets hope they keep wasting money on duds like them two. You're spot on. They're duds. Thomson's done, McPake is guff. If that's their masterplan for staying up then good luck to them. Sign two guys who helped take Hibs down, plus a striker from Cowdenbeath. Excellent stuff. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergie's no1 fan Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Also 1 min 50 seconds here. McPake nearly snaps Thompsons leg in two with a diabolical last ditch tackle. He does this every game, he is always caught out of position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanarkshire_Bud Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) The boy's had some shite luck with injuries and is still a good player. If we can wrangle a massive wage in comparisson then best of luck to him. It's not like he's irreplaceable. He's a good lad too by all accounts so if you can ride those doolally bastards like a donkey for inflated wages then good on him I say. We'll move on, no real harm done. Rather he decided now than drag the arse out it and leave us hanging. Edited May 30, 2014 by Lanarkshire_Bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Zo Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hearing shouts of Darren going to sevco. Shockeroonie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinbuddie Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 McGregor to Ibrox is reported as a possibility in today's Daily Express. He's a smashing lad but he'll definitely fall victim to the 'he's not Rangers class' brigade at Ibrox. A background at Cowdenbeath & us means he's going to another whipping boy, just like Broadfoot and Charlie Adam were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ McG Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 It's on the back page of the daily star today aswel, looks like he is definitely away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazil85 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Bad move for him, will be one season then he'll not be first choice when they get back to the premier league next year trying to challenge Celtic. Short term financial gain then he'll end up on the scrap heap probably picked up by a mid table championship team after a couple of years. Would probably say he's best going to Hearts Dundee or staying put. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Monkey Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Bad move for him, will be one season then he'll not be first choice when they get back to the premier league next year trying to challenge Celtic. Yeah, I thought exactly that. Make no mistake: he will stroll the Championship next season, but instantly have to make way for someone foreign the following season. Financially: great decision. Football-wise? Terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyg Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 He'll set himself up with the inflated income whether he lasts long up there or not. He's an average defender who used to offer us something going forward but doesn't any longer. Easily replaceable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood buddie Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Got caught more than a few times for pace and positioning this season no great loss , good luck to him anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Yards Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Yeah, I thought exactly that. Make no mistake: he will stroll the Championship next season, but instantly have to make way for someone foreign the following season. Financially: great decision. Football-wise? Terrible. This is what I don't get, whys it a good move financially if rangers are close to going busy again?!! How can this club keep offering money they don't have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakota7 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 You have to be fair to Darren on this one. He has had two bad injuries and may see this as financial security if he suffers another bad one. He is not the player he was and hopefully we can get a better replacement in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) I have no issue with McGregor moving on. I agree with others in that I think it is a pretty big gamble for the player, but he only has himself to answer to. I don't think he owes us anything other than a wee bit of gratitude for kick-starting his career at this level and then standing by him through his horrendous injuries, but I would have expected no less from the club in those circumstances. He was a great player for us before his first injury, so had earned the support of the club and supporters, but has been a shadow of the player he could have been since his return. I suspect he will be more confident next term, however, having got a season under his belt with no major repercussions from his injuries. I'm afraid I can't bring myself to wish anyone who moves to sevco my best wishes. I hope they lose every game he plays in, and if Darren contributes to those losses, so be it. Where does it leave us? As has also been said, he is far from irreplaceable. I wouldn't anticipate that the club will face a major headache bringing someone in as a replacement. Edited June 2, 2014 by Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloomsbury Bud Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 This is what I don't get, whys it a good move financially if rangers are close to going busy again?!! How can this club keep offering money they don't have! I'm inclined to agree, surely Darren has an agent that'll be spelling this out for him. Rangers following admin have liquidated and restarted another company, they've blasted over 70m (remains unaccounted for) and now can't sell season tickets after having to take out 1.5 bridging finance. Also during last season they asked their players to take a pay cut of about 20%. Without some revenue other than gate money the current owners will be taking this incarnation into admin next season at which point his income will be at risk. I agree that he's replaceable, but I just can't see what agent would endorse the move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloomsbury Bud Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Maybe Darren uses the same agent as Craig Beattie who made sure his client got his money paid upfront when he signed for Hearts. Maybe, he does. I understood Rangers have to repay their 1.5m bridging finance as soon as they've got that much money, terms of the loan. As they've not paid that loan back, I'd conclude they don't have the money- so getting 6k (my guess) a week paid up front would seem odd. I'm more concerned with who plays centre half for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 He makes his bed so he can lay on it we all know what will happen long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Zo Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 I wish Darren no ill and for a man in his late 20's who has only been on full time contracts for 3 years you hope he makes as much out of football as best he can. His next contract will be his most lucrative wherever he ends up. Ut might even be his last depending on injury. It's a short career especially when you come into full time football at 23/24. Who in their right mind would not sign a contract that sees your wage jump from £1,000 a week to anywhere between £2k and £3k a week if not more. I hope he signs a lucrative 3 year deal. Not so sure his new employer will be able to honour it though given their awful predicament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 I wish Darren no ill and for a man in his late 20's who has only been on full time contracts for 3 years you hope he makes as much out of football as best he can. His next contract will be his most lucrative wherever he ends up. Ut might even be his last depending on injury. It's a short career especially when you come into full time football at 23/24. Who in their right mind would not sign a contract that sees your wage jump from £1,000 a week to anywhere between £2k and £3k a week if not more. I hope he signs a lucrative 3 year deal. Not so sure his new employer will be able to honour it though given their awful predicament. In a lot of respects I agree however we stood by him for not one season but two and could have easily let him go. Then again I certainly don't think he is anywhere near the player he was pre injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo_smfc Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 You have to be fair to Darren on this one. He has had two bad injuries and may see this as financial security if he suffers another bad one. He is not the player he was and hopefully we can get a better replacement in. You surely couldn't see signing for that shower as financial security? They can't look after their own finances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 If Darren goes to Sevco.. f**k'em Hope he drops a f**kin clanger every week for them. Cheerio Dazzo... Thanks for the fish..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Hasselhoff Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Looked like he could be one of our best defenders in years at the start. Real shame about his injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Looked like he could be one of our best defenders in years at the start. Real shame about his injuries. Aye. I think this has resulted in him having to take a step down in level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 I have no issue with McGregor moving on. I agree with others in that I think it is a pretty big gamble for the player, but he only has himself to answer to. Might be a big gamble for us if we were to hold on to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.