Speculation Thread

[aldo_j 2,170]

28 minutes ago, doonhamer said:

Can you name four better central defender targets who we could realistically afford?

Have you looked at his career since leaving us? Injury prone and won’t cut it.

he only looked half decent for us as he was surrounded by shite like Marwood and Ball! 

[Magic Monkey 4,676]

8 hours ago, aldo_j said:

Marwood and Ball! 

[munoz 8,776]

Marwood and Ball.

[Sweeper07 4,300]

10 hours ago, doonhamer said:

Motherwell have released Ellis Plummer. We could do worse. 

and we could do a whole lot better...   Halkett and O'Ware coming our way soon.... if they agree

[Magic Monkey 4,676]

1 hour ago, Sweeper07 said:

and we could do a whole lot better...   Halkett and O'Ware coming our way soon.... if they agree

The Championship centre halves of the year. I'd be reasonably happy with them, though would still have preferred Davis to stay. 

(Having said that, have you seen Livi are putting a plastic pitch down as well - that would have been another two games he couldn't have played).

[Saint Garf 805]

Not convinced by O'Ware, but would happily be proved wrong if he signed. Halkett looks a bit better, but he might fancy a crack at the Prem with Livi.

My worries about both are more or less the same, they're both dominant aggressive centre backs which is great, but they've both been fairly limited in sort of football they've been asked to play. Morton play more football than Livingston, but they're still quite direct. I'd worry a bit about them making the step up and adapting their game to a more passing style at the same time, could be a big ask. Suppose it depends how we're going to play next season.

[Magic Monkey 4,676]

5 minutes ago, Saint Garf said:

Not convinced by O'Ware, but would happily be proved wrong if he signed. Halkett looks a bit better, but he might fancy a crack at the Prem with Livi.

My worries about both are more or less the same, they're both dominant aggressive centre backs which is great, but they've both been fairly limited in sort of football they've been asked to play. Morton play more football than Livingston, but they're still quite direct. I'd worry a bit about them making the step up and adapting their game to a more passing style at the same time, could be a big ask. Suppose it depends how we're going to play next season.

I think we're unlikely to go up and attempt to play really nice football all the time. I've been quite surprised by what I've seen of the Premiership this last season in terms of the physicality. 

I'm hoping that by adding a bit of steel (either the players mentioned above, or different ones, I don't really care) we'll be able to go to the Ibrox, Parkhead, Pittodrie and Tannadice (oops  ) and go toe-to-toe with them.

But yes, I agree with you: a bit of composure at the back would be nice. Part of that will come from making sure there's plenty of available out balls and lots of willing runners in front of them.

[St.Ricky 8,274]

3 minutes ago, Magic Monkey said:

I think we're unlikely to go up and attempt to play really nice football all the time. I've been quite surprised by what I've seen of the Premiership this last season in terms of the physicality. 

I'm hoping that by adding a bit of steel (either the players mentioned above, or different ones, I don't really care) we'll be able to go to the Ibrox, Parkhead, Pittodrie and Tannadice (oops  ) and go toe-to-toe with them.

But yes, I agree with you: a bit of composure at the back would be nice. Part of that will come from making sure there's plenty of available out balls and lots of willing runners in front of them.

Spot on Magic Monkey 

[st jock 705]

Signing news today

[St.Ricky 8,274]

5 hours ago, munoz said:

Marwood and Ball.

Under the banner of absolute triva. I met this pair in Oman. Sat and chatted with the taller, thin one, Cannon. Decent guy.

[RossCSmfc 492]

Jim McAllister looking like the signing..

[Bud the Baker 8,966]

12 minutes ago, RossCSmfc said:

Jim McAllister looking like the signing..

32-y-o & crocked - injured in Feb 2017 made 2 sub appearances last season. 

 

Edited May 22, 2018 by Bud the Baker

[RossCSmfc 492]

17 minutes ago, Bud the Baker said:

32-y-o & crocked - injured in Feb 2017 made 2 sub appearances last season. 

 

Nice positivity.

its either McAllister or Paul paton. 

[Bud the Baker 8,966]

Just now, RossCSmfc said:

Nice positivity.

its either McAllister or Paul paton. 

Paul Paton - OK, but I'm not apologizing over McAllister.

[Saint Garf 805]

I'd be happier with McAllister than Paton. But wouldn't be overjoyed with either.

[pod 7,588]

I'd be happier with McAllister than Paton. But wouldn't be overjoyed with either.

Getting neither

[Cornwall_Saint 4,026]

6 hours ago, Saint Garf said:

Not convinced by O'Ware, but would happily be proved wrong if he signed. Halkett looks a bit better, but he might fancy a crack at the Prem with Livi.

My worries about both are more or less the same, they're both dominant aggressive centre backs which is great, but they've both been fairly limited in sort of football they've been asked to play. Morton play more football than Livingston, but they're still quite direct. I'd worry a bit about them making the step up and adapting their game to a more passing style at the same time, could be a big ask. Suppose it depends how we're going to play next season.

On the other side of it, O'Ware would be a massive threat from set pieces as we've seen ourselves time and time again. Knowing the advantage of having him in both boxes with our current midget squad, would it be something to work around? He could always improve the passing side of his game while with us too.

[linwood buddie 3,217]

Jack and James must see something in him to give a 2 year deal , hopefully he will do us a good turn, welcome James , Jimmy, Jim , Jimbo.

[St.Ricky 8,274]

30 minutes ago, Cornwall_Saint said:

On the other side of it, O'Ware would be a massive threat from set pieces as we've seen ourselves time and time again. Knowing the advantage of having him in both boxes with our current midget squad, would it be something to work around? He could always improve the passing side of his game while with us too.

Oware would be OK. Halkett too 

[Cornwall_Saint 4,026]

1 hour ago, St.Ricky said:

Oware would be OK. Halkett too 

I've heard good things on Halkett but not seen anything myself to form a fair opinion. O'Ware was an easier option because he scores against us every time  although I do know Halkett netted against us too.

[St.Ricky 8,274]

2 hours ago, Cornwall_Saint said:

I've heard good things on Halkett but not seen anything myself to form a fair opinion. O'Ware was an easier option because he scores against us every time  although I do know Halkett netted against us too.

I've seen more of Halkett. Watched our 4 games against Livvi plus them via United and Dunfermline (twice ) Very solid. Not flashy.  Saw less of Oware as I missed the last 2 Morton games  (1 away, 1 at home). Big physical presence. 

Edited May 22, 2018 by St.Ricky

[Sweeper07 4,300]

Rumour a big striker is being courted …  really hope it is true  and a good one….

[Taylor Edgar 64]

Scott fraser is leaving dundee utd at the end of the month would be a decent signing

[Saint Garf 805]

11 hours ago, Taylor Edgar said:

Scott fraser is leaving dundee utd at the end of the month would be a decent signing

Been impressed with Fraser a bit 1 footed, but talented and looks dangerous, but I'm sure I'd heard he was heading to Hibs? Might be making that up.

[pod 7,588]

7 minutes ago, Saint Garf said:

Been impressed with Fraser a bit 1 footed, but talented and looks dangerous, but I'm sure I'd heard he was heading to Hibs? Might be making that up.

Well don't.