pod Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Cookie Monster said: Flight cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 Flight cancelled. You're a bad person, I just had to check. [emoji14] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Cookie Monster said: You're a bad person, I just had to check. The pilot is all over the place, think they forgot to switch on the runway lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood buddie Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 1 hour ago, pod said: The pilot is all over the place, think they forgot to switch on the runway lights. Did he make it past Carlisle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truesaint Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2791087-juventus-reportedly-lead-manchester-city-arsenal-in-latest-joel-piroe-rumours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singapore Saint Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 That report is from 2 years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truesaint Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 33 minutes ago, Singapore Saint said: That report is from 2 years ago Just seen August 15. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldy_87 Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 The only thing I find puzzling about finding Striking Targets is that the club were potentially looking to spend £50k on Mark O’Hara. If they had a small amount of cash in reserve, I would have thought they might be able to tempt a couple of Strikers by offering a small bid. They don’t need to be of a high quality but enough to contribute a few goals and form a partnership with Obika. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turrabuddie Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 The only thing I find puzzling about finding Striking Targets is that the club were potentially looking to spend £50k on Mark O’Hara. If they had a small amount of cash in reserve, I would have thought they might be able to tempt a couple of Strikers by offering a small bid. They don’t need to be of a high quality but enough to contribute a few goals and form a partnership with Obika. Not sure we were ever going to spend &50k on any player, but even if we were, perhaps that cash was no longer available after the stadium sponsorship disappeared.Isn’t that about the time Gus was released too ?Still need another striker though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo_smfc Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 On 8/16/2020 at 12:48 AM, Yflab said: Club is still struggling after spunking 75K on Josh feckin Heaton. The club is in no way struggling financially, but I do agree we wasted a considerable amount between the part of the fee we paid and paying him off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Calder Saint Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Agree with all you say however on the plus side we will have Broadcasting Revenue and the gift from the Hearts Investor also receipts from Shirt Sponsorship and Trackside Adverts etc although I have never quite understood why we have never had the Electronic Trackside Advertising unlike all other top flight clubs. Given that you are ITK you can explain how the club are dealing with the shortfall in revenue this season and last from - no hospitality bookings - no Pay at the Gate - Loss of Stadium naming sponsorship The club have had to let go the Director of Football role and have successfully agreed a deal with SMiSA to pay for academy staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo_smfc Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Yflab said: Given that you are ITK you can explain how the club are dealing with the shortfall in revenue this season and last from - no hospitality bookings - no Pay at the Gate - Loss of Stadium naming sponsorship The club have had to let go the Director of Football role and have successfully agreed a deal with SMiSA to pay for academy staff. Of course every club has a shortfall on regular income from match day experience. I maybe worded it wrong(by saying 'in no way') as every club will have some sort of impact through covid, though they are not 'struggling'. There was no club explanation for Gus' departure. If it was cost cutting due to pandemic, im sure that would have been mentioned. From what many have assumed on here, Jim has his own contacts and possibly Gus was surplus to requirements? He was brought in at the time to help assist OK who was looked upon as a long-term appointment. SMISA has always been there for a helping hand in funding and have done so in the past for the likes of a sports scientist in terms of staffing, as long as its voted in of course by members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 52 minutes ago, Yflab said: Given that you are ITK you can explain how the club are dealing with the shortfall in revenue this season and last from - no hospitality bookings - no Pay at the Gate - Loss of Stadium naming sponsorship The club have had to let go the Director of Football role and have successfully agreed a deal with SMiSA to pay for academy staff. Not paying for a Director of Football will cover the shortfall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 46 minutes ago, Mid Calder Saint said: I have never quite understood why we have never had the Electronic Trackside Advertising unlike all other top flight clubs. Saving on the electricity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldorf34 Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Yflab said: Given that you are ITK you can explain how the club are dealing with the shortfall in revenue this season and last from - no hospitality bookings - no Pay at the Gate - Loss of Stadium naming sponsorship The club have had to let go the Director of Football role and have successfully agreed a deal with SMiSA to pay for academy staff. Wither increased payment from SPL for finishing above 10th spot plus the 3200 season tickets we should be in a good position. Losing paying through the gate income is offset by saving on stewards police ,power ,cleaning etc. Ditto with hospitality ,so it's not a total loss. Most of our pitchside advertisers have come through strips are still selling ,strip sponsors still on board and besides Gus leaving I am sure other cost cutting measures will be in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldy_87 Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 When is a decision due for the Striker from PSV? I don’t want this potential transfer taking ages to sort out, only to be told it’s a definitive No. You would hope the club have set a deadline date and if there is no reply then we move on to another target. It would be good to get a Striker in before the international break. Allowing them time to settle in and then push for a starting position in the resumption of the league games. Personally I’m being greedy and hope the budget can stretch to two forwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALBIONSAINT Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 5 hours ago, pod said: Saving on the electricity. It’s off topic, but the club will be saving on stewards, police cover and cleaners. Once you weight it all up they might not want fans back in the stadium. In fact they seem to be doing pretty well with out us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 23 minutes ago, ALBIONSAINT said: It’s off topic, but the club will be saving on stewards, police cover and cleaners. Once you weight it all up they might not want fans back in the stadium. In fact they seem to be doing pretty well with out us. The supporters were right behind the players on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo_smfc Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 15 hours ago, Caldy_87 said: When is a decision due for the Striker from PSV? I don’t want this potential transfer taking ages to sort out, only to be told it’s a definitive No. You would hope the club have set a deadline date and if there is no reply then we move on to another target. It would be good to get a Striker in before the international break. Allowing them time to settle in and then push for a starting position in the resumption of the league games. Personally I’m being greedy and hope the budget can stretch to two forwards. The current quarantine rules in place for travelling to and from countries including Holland, would mean a player brought in from overseas is likely going have to self isolate for 14 days, then they would be behind on team training. I think at the moment, our best chances of getting a striker in sooner, is a loanee or free agent from England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALBIONSAINT Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 Ask Celtic for Leigh Griffiths on 3 month loan. Do a Charlie Adam on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 Looks like we may have some movement before Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 46 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: Looks like I may have some movement before Saturday. Works wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossCSmfc Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 1 hour ago, djchapsticks said: Looks like we may have some movement before Saturday. Piroe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo_smfc Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 17 minutes ago, RossCSmfc said: Piroe? No chance. He will need to quarantine for a fortnight and then get up to speed on training. That would rule him out for 3-4 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALBIONSAINT Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 1 hour ago, djchapsticks said: Looks like we may have some movement before Saturday. Spill the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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