MenstrieSaint Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 would be interesting to find out if Stokes did eventually get to Spain to train with us , or if he is still training with us , if we,ve had a good look at him to access his fitness , then I think he,s worth a punt , but no fancy wage deals . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Saintss Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Contrary to the Sun's slabberings, the DR has Mikey Johnston being offered to Hibs on loan as part of the McGinn deal. It's almost as if these papers make things up.................................Both could be true though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyg Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) Stokes could end up at one of several SPL clubs ,on a short or season long deal. He has a history but I don't give a shit if he ends up scoring the goals for us , goals he may have scored for Dundee , Accies or Killie etc Having had a first look at Stubbs' guys on Friday and been impressed , although I was a critic beforehand , I trust his judgement if he decides to bring Stokes in ! eta Stubbs is only interested in getting things right here , I get the impression that if Stokes doesn't tow the line , his feet won't touch the ground ! Edited July 17, 2018 by billyg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 10 minutes ago, Wendy Saintss said: Both could be true though.... They could be....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 1 hour ago, munoz said: A 6 month deal wouldn't be too much of risk. It could work out well , it could be a disaster. There is the potential for him to have an unsettling impact on the squad in general. The fact that Lennon offloaded him speaks volumes for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.j Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 8 hours ago, andrew87 said: As far as I'm concerned the Scottish top flight is the Scottish top flight. To say Kris Boyd's goals scored in the SPL don't count because the tournament had a different name is a ridiculous argument. By this rationale Celtic have only won the league 5 years in a row not 7. Good as Doolan has been for Partick he's no McCoist, Larsson or John Robertson. He's not even at the same level as Tommy Coyne or Billy Dodds. I didn't say they don't count. I just stated a fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyg Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, Drew said: There is the potential for him to have an unsettling impact on the squad in general. The fact that Lennon offloaded him speaks volumes for me. If that's the case Stubbs wouldn't be interested , he had one or two loose cannons in his squad at Easter Road but managed to keep them in check ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munoz Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Drew said: There is the potential for him to have an unsettling impact on the squad in general. The fact that Lennon offloaded him speaks volumes for me. Tbf Neil Lennon dosnt really come across as a level headed type either, so maybe there was a clash of personalities. Whoever Stubbs brings in I'll trust his judgement until proven otherwise. Edited July 17, 2018 by munoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 8 minutes ago, Drew said: There is the potential for him to have an unsettling impact on the squad in general. The fact that Lennon offloaded him speaks volumes for me. To be fair Drew, there are some on here saying that same effect will occur if we bring in a "marquee" signing on bigger wages than the rest of the squad, even if they have a sound reputation. Stubbs knows what a fit and focussed Stokes can offer and TBH, that Stokes would be excellent for us. Of course it's a risk, but if we want to survive this season and even push on, then it might be a risk worth taking. From what we've seen already, Stubbs doesn't seem to buy into the safe journeyman signing route, which whilst refreshing to see, comes with an element of risk. He doesn't seem to be shy in making less than popular decisions, which says a lot about his character and determination to succeed. Will it work? I don't know, but I'm going to sit back and enjoy the ride while it lasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) I appreciate what folk are saying about Stokes, but I can't help but think that his best days will be well behind him, and what he might contribute could be outweighed by the baggage he is now trailing around behind him. If he offered as much as some think he does, why are St Mirren and Shamrock Rovers the only clubs quoted as having an interest in him? Not for me, but if Stubbs brings him in, I'll reserve judgement. People deserve a fair crack of the whip, I suppose, but I would have hoped we could do better (or certainly less controversial). Edited July 17, 2018 by Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Maybe we could give Stokes a trial on Saturday. If he shows up (and I mean, shows up at the stadium AND on the pitch), fair enough, a short term deal could be reasonable. Otherwise, move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E=Mc2 Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 On 7/9/2018 at 12:44 PM, Slartibartfast said: Enough about shull, what about Flood? If we had to take one...................................................welcome on board Wilo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Stokesy used to write a Column in the Super Soaraway Scottish Sun. He is misunderstood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MenstrieSaint Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 48 minutes ago, Drew said: Maybe we could give Stokes a trial on Saturday. If he shows up (and I mean, shows up at the stadium AND on the pitch), fair enough, a short term deal could be reasonable. Otherwise, move on. if he was offered a trial , he might turn up at Paisley Sheriff Court Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 43 minutes ago, MenstrieSaint said: if he was offered a trial , he might turn up at Paisley Sheriff Court Ditto! trials are one thing he doesnt have to go looking for! Good player, pest against us, but it will be a case of 'when' not 'if' he drags the club into disrepute. All those bruises on him from ten foot barge poles tell any manager contemplating signing him all they need to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MenstrieSaint Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 I would still take him LPE , but wouldn,t burst the bank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Saintss Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 They could be.......................Don’t dis me Cock breath [emoji867] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, Wendy Saintss said: Don’t dis me Cock breath Don't dis me? Have you started wearing your baseball cap back to front again? Bell end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 2 hours ago, MenstrieSaint said: I would still take him LPE , but wouldn,t burst the bank You'd think with his connections he could have laid his hands on some sort of timing device that would have met not missing the La Manga trip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 16 hours ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: 3pm Or 12 on a Saturday or Sunday or 19.45 any day of the week that suits TV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 4 hours ago, shull said: Stokesy used to write a Column in the Super Soaraway Scottish Sun. He is misunderstood. I remember the words of that song "Please don't let me be misunderstood. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) Rodgers is reported as saying that Johnston not going anywhere for now. Seemingly Sinclair and Morgan are carrying knocks, so he might want to keep the lad in reserve for cover. Looks like it is time to move on. Edited July 17, 2018 by Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherwellSaint Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 that puts that rumour to bed then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 15 minutes ago, Drew said: Rodgers is reported as saying that Johnston not going anywhere for now. Seemingly Sinclair and Morgan are carrying knocks, so he might want to keep the lad in reserve for cover. Looks like it is time to move on. Does he go on to say he is prepared to pay £5m for McGinn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 On Monday, July 16, 2018 at 12:29 PM, FTOF said: Who could have predicted that? Did you predict this as well Smart Arse? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44863309 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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