foxbar_bud Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 You forgot Josh Todd. I would take Langfield out, he will only be used as an emergency. A few year ago did you consider Mathers as part of first team or just a coach? Good shout with Todd. Possibly the midfield is finished then.To be honest I don't remember spending too much time thinking about Paul Mathers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Strongest starting XI assuming Sammy and Reilly deals get over the line? Can take your pick of Buchanan or Baird to partner Gary MacK. Very experienced defence anyway, just not got bags of pace about it. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/1111053/craig-samson-st-mirren-motherwell/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Got a feeling the St Mirren twitter/official website will reveal a double signing at the same time like they did (twice) 2 weeks ago. Craig Samson says "deal will be signed tomorrow" so I expect his and Reilly deal both signed around same time and announced together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 1 minute ago, Ronnie said: Got a feeling the St Mirren twitter/official website will reveal a double signing at the same time like they did (twice) 2 weeks ago. Craig Samson says "deal will be signed tomorrow" so I expect his and Reilly deal both signed around same time and announced together. Believe Reilly is on holiday now, but that's not to say it hasn't or can't be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) 21 minutes ago, div said: Strongest starting XI assuming Sammy and Reilly deals get over the line? Can take your pick of Buchanan or Baird to partner Gary MacK. Very experienced defence anyway, just not got bags of pace about it. Thoughts? I agree with the absence of pace in defence observation. I'm also a wee bit concerned that neither of our full backs are especially attack minded. We will be relying on getting the ball forward from midfield with limited overlapping from the full backs. We know Morgan can pick the ball up run himself, though, as can Magennis. I wouldn't be surprised to see Magennis in the Mallan position, though, hence my earlier call for a right mid to be signed. Kirkpatrick will be a bit of an unknown quantity in a key area if he is a first pick. That's not to say he won't do well. According to my Dons supporting colleague, Smith is decent with a dead ball, so that is encouraging. Edited June 6, 2017 by Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 I like full backs to shoot when they get the chance like Stelios and Keith Watson. Eck and Irvine don't shoot. Hope JR can work on that aspect of their game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 51 minutes ago, div said: Strongest starting XI assuming Sammy and Reilly deals get over the line? Can take your pick of Buchanan or Baird to partner Gary MacK. Very experienced defence anyway, just not got bags of pace about it. Thoughts? I hope our midfielders get some shooting practice as I don't know if that front pairing have many goals in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Reilly was prolific with QoS (39 goals in 110 appearances) so hopefully our management team can get him back to that standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 2 hours ago, foxbar_bud said: Good shout with Todd. Possibly the midfield is finished then. To be honest I don't remember spending too much time thinking about Paul Mathers!! I thought about him at half time when he was warming up the Sub Goalie. I couldn't sleep at night wondering why Mathers was wearing Goalie gloves as he constantly crossed the ball with his feet for the whole half time workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YardleyBoom Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 I've never been a fan of Samson's. Always seemed to give away goals into corners that other keepers would stop. He's had a bit of a nightmare season for Motherwell with Stevie Thomson repeatedly having to say "That's not like Sammy" on Sportscene. I would've preferred Billy O'brien between the sticks but hopefully Samson proves me wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPAFKA Jersey 2 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Do we know if any move has been made to get Lewis Morgan to extend his existing contract. He remains my one worry i.e that he'll get pinched before the window closes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbar_bud Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 GoaliesStewartLangfield SamsonDefendersIrvineEckersley BuchananMacKenzieBairdStelios MidfieldQuinnKirkpatrickMcGinnMagennisMorganToddSmithForwardsStewartSuttonReillyA striker (Loy?) and centre half (Davis?) and that's out lot? Also have the promoted youth players like Whyte and Flanagan Have to say the squad is looking good for the 2nd week in June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambiebud Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Still looks a bit lightweight up front. A couple of strikers required as Sutton is getting on a bit and must be doubtful as a 1st choice starter. Otherwise it looks promising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Centre forward, Centre back and some cover in the holding midfield position and I reckon we're good to go for the start of the season. Maybe a loan signing or two towards the end of the window if needed and affordable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazil85 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 1 hour ago, foxbar_bud said: Goalies Stewart Langfield Samson Defenders Irvine Eckersley Buchanan MacKenzie Baird Stelios Midfield Quinn Kirkpatrick McGinn Magennis Morgan Todd Smith Forwards Stewart Sutton Reilly A striker (Loy?) and centre half (Davis?) and that's out lot?Also have the promoted youth players like Whyte and Flanagan Have to say the squad is looking good for the 2nd week in June. Has Flanagan been confirmed in signing his contract? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 1 hour ago, foxbar_bud said: Have to say the squad is looking good for the 2nd week in June. A team that should be well bonded for start of season. 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.