Bud the Baker Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 It's a bit of a "mibbes aye, mibbes naw" signing but that's the market we're in. I'd have preferred Greg Spence who scored 26 goals for Alloa last season and who ended up at Raith so I presume we could've got him but fingers crossed the 2J's have more hits than misses so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdowell76 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 39 minutes ago, Bud the Baker said: It's a bit of a "mibbes aye, mibbes naw" signing but that's the market we're in. I'd have preferred Greg Spence who scored 26 goals for Alloa last season and who ended up at Raith so I presume we could've got him but fingers crossed the 2J's have more hits than misses so far. Only 16 of those goals were in the league proper though (not including play off) and at least 2 were penalties. His record was 174 minutes per goal in the league last season compared with Ross Stewart whose record was 151 minutes per goal - with a lesser side. Indeed, Jordan Kirkpatrick's record was 188 minutes per goal and he was playing in midfield and he didn't take the penalties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) 32 minutes ago, mcdowell76 said: Only 16 of those goals were in the league proper though (not including play off) and at least 2 were penalties. His record was 174 minutes per goal in the league last season compared with Ross Stewart whose record was 151 minutes per goal - with a lesser side. Indeed, Jordan Kirkpatrick's record was 188 minutes per goal and he was playing in midfield and he didn't take the penalties. Looking back to last season, a reliable penalty taker would have had us safe before the last day - everything else being equal. Maybe we should play Kirkpatrick as a striker but assuming we're not going to and it was a choice between Reilly & Spence (who I thought looked good on the televised play-off game against Brechin outwith his goals) then I'd still have gone for Spence who has reached double figures in his last 5 seasons including two in the Championship! Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Alloa Athletic 2008–09 18 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 19 4 2009–10 1[33] 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 3 1 Total 19[6] 4 0 0 2 0 1 1 22 5 Celtic 2009–10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010–11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011–12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hamilton Academical (loan) 2011–12 29 5 2 0 0 0 3 1 34 6 Raith Rovers 2012–13 32 11 4 2 3 1 2 1 41 15 2013–14 27 9 4 0 1 1 5 2 37 12 Total 59 20 8 2 4 2 7 3 78 27 Alloa Athletic 2014–15 28 4 1 0 2 2 5 7 36 13 Cowdenbeath 2015–16 36 17 3 1 1 0 3 1 43 19 Alloa Athletic 2016–17 35 16 2 1 6 3 3 3 46 23 Raith Rovers 2017–18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career Total 206 66 16 4 15 7 22 16 259 93 . PS - His 2016/17 figures don't include the three in the play offs. Edited June 13, 2017 by Bud the Baker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddie Marvelous Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Welcome to the greatest club in the world Gavin and to the most two faced, crabbit, basrtad fans on earth. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 47 minutes ago, Buddie Marvelous said: Welcome to the greatest club in the world Gavin and to Elvis. Good Luck Good post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 1 hour ago, mcdowell76 said: Only 16 of those goals were in the league proper though (not including play off) and at least 2 were penalties. Well that's got to be a bonus after the string of misses from the spot last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Is Gav our new Dougie Somner yet ? Has he bloody signed ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdowell76 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 54 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Well that's got to be a bonus after the string of misses from the spot last season. Not necessarily. I don't know how many he missed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdowell76 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Bud the Baker said: Looking back to last season, a reliable penalty taker would have had us safe before the last day - everything else being equal. Maybe we should play Kirkpatrick as a striker but assuming we're not going to and it was a choice between Reilly & Spence (who I thought looked good on the televised play-off game against Brechin outwith his goals) then I'd still have gone for Spence who has reached double figures in his last 5 seasons including two in the Championship! Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Alloa Athletic 2008–09 18 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 19 4 2009–10 1[33] 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 3 1 Total 19[6] 4 0 0 2 0 1 1 22 5 Celtic 2009–10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010–11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011–12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hamilton Academical (loan) 2011–12 29 5 2 0 0 0 3 1 34 6 Raith Rovers 2012–13 32 11 4 2 3 1 2 1 41 15 2013–14 27 9 4 0 1 1 5 2 37 12 Total 59 20 8 2 4 2 7 3 78 27 Alloa Athletic 2014–15 28 4 1 0 2 2 5 7 36 13 Cowdenbeath 2015–16 36 17 3 1 1 0 3 1 43 19 Alloa Athletic 2016–17 35 16 2 1 6 3 3 3 46 23 Raith Rovers 2017–18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career Total 206 66 16 4 15 7 22 16 259 93 . PS - His 2016/17 figures don't include the three in the play offs. The fact he scored a couple of penalties doesn't mean he is a reliable penalty taker though. He may have missed 10.... He was also facing lesser quality goalkeepers.... The fact that Kirkpatrick can score from midfield doesn't mean he would be a good striker. Completely different! Spence's record does look half decent though. However, just looking at league goals and excluding penalties (he scored 4 penalties out of 9 league goals in 13/14 for example), his record isn't that great. His best seasons have been the past 2 but they have been at a lower level. Last season in particular with a promotion winning side. Despite that great season, he hasn't managed to win a move to the Championship. We'll need to agree to disagree. I think if Reilly can bag 12 to 14 league goals for us next season then we'll be not far from a promotion play off spot at least. Edited June 13, 2017 by mcdowell76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 19 hours ago, faraway saint said: So, you're saying anyone who doesn't jump up and down with glee at every signing goes into the doom room? Away and have a drink. Anyone who has been selected to play for us is a celebration, If JR picked u we would toast your health Now pass the port!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 19 hours ago, shull said: I am positive that TC will support the Team 100% at all Matches. He is entitled to his opinion on here and should not be placed in the SIN BIN because you or anybody else disagrees with him. That is pathetic. Lighten Up Shull, as I was in the Sin Bin for passing comments on the old board when we were sitting on 4pts. So your opinion point is pish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Now on official site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Isle Of Bute Saint Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 The boy will be hungry to get started and as I pointed out further back the spirit in the dressing room and the stands will contribute to a good feel factor a great base in which to start at a new club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 With Top Cat casting doubt over this signing, I am now confident that this lad will bag 20 goals for us next season. Tickety tock! Welcome to the best club in the world, Gavin! BTW, we aren't all bawbags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 9 minutes ago, Isle Of Bute Saint said: The boy will be hungry to get started and as I pointed out further back the spirit in the dressing room and the stands will contribute to a good feel factor a great base in which to start at a new club. Here's hoping it's near 100% as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Cheers div.What is this Furzday he speaks of? [emoji14] [emoji12] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 2 hours ago, div said: I had hoped he would be taller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul torfason Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 welcome to our wonderful club,stepped in history and very passionate about our club,as long as you play for our beloved jersey and show us passion on park and show you care you will be looked after here,WELCOME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, paul torfason said: welcome to our wonderful club,stepped in history and very passionate about our club,as long as you play for our beloved jersey and show us passion on park and show you care you will be looked after here,WELCOME Almost stepped in sh!te last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, paul torfason said: welcome to our wonderful club,stepped in history and very passionate about our club,as long as you play for our beloved jersey and show us passion on park and show you care you will be looked after here,WELCOME Aye, and if he disnae score a hat trick in his first game he'll be roundly called a diddy. Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) 15 minutes ago, paul torfason said: welcome to our wonderful club,stepped in history and very passionate about our club,as long as you play for our beloved jersey and show us passion on park and show you care you will be looked after here,WELCOME Well done Lucy Edited June 13, 2017 by shull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappy coco Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Seem's like a nice lad, Good luck son.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pod Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 49 minutes ago, Wilbur said: I had hoped he would be taller. Built for speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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