Speculation Thread

[Jack the lad 305]

49 minutes ago, pod said:

Like who.

Like those that he has publicly said are lacking fitness and are not up to speed. Jezzo do some folk not listen to and read things that the club put out into the media?

Edited August 2, 2018 by Jack the lad

[Jack the lad 305]

17 minutes ago, Hendo said:

Maybe, just think we have other priorities, strikers, full back cover, centre half and left sided midfielder should all come in before another central midfielder. We currently have McGinn, Magennis, Flynn and Willock in there, who are four of our best players.

Maybe Stubbs has been talking to Levein and we're gonna play the 4-6 formation with no need for strikers?

[Jack the lad 305]

7 minutes ago, FTOF said:

That's why Humphries wasn't fit enough for us.

You suggested that it hasn't stopped us signing players with Humphrey's level of fitness.

I don't know Humphrey's level of fitness having not seen him play or train, do you know it?

[Maboza 559]

Cowie would be a strange one given the current balance of the squad. I can't imagine we will sign him. 

 

[FTOF 9,660]

18 minutes ago, Jack the lad said:

I don't know Humphrey's level of fitness having not seen him play or train, do you know it?

That's very evident given the uninformed drivel that you posted.

Humphrey had an op on his shin not long after he joined PNE from Hearts. Unfortunately it hasn't healed properly, which has impacted on his general fitness and his subsequent less than stellar performances in the past few seasons.

Consider yourself informed.

As far as I am aware, we haven't knowingly given any players a contract, with that type of fitness problem.

Edited August 2, 2018 by FTOF

[FTOF 9,660]

12 minutes ago, Maboza said:

Cowie would be a strange one given the current balance of the squad. I can't imagine we will sign him. 

Had a quick look at a Heart's forum and the general consensus, apart from a couple of the usual roasters, is that Cowie is a great influence both on and off the park, works really hard and is fit as a "butcher's dug". A steadying influence in midfield.

He might seem a bit of a luxury, but I've already stated my reasons as to why he might be signed.

I do agree that a couple of strikers need to be signed very quickly.

[Lord Pityme 5,861]

Big Ross mibbaes away..?

looks like the Shankland rumours might have something to them now..?

[Isle Of Bute Saint 9,867]

Inverness lad will sign for Ross County who want him 

[WeeBud 942]

8 minutes ago, FTOF said:

That's very evident given the uninformed drivel that you posted.

Humphrey had an op on his shin not long after he joined PNE from Hearts. Unfortunately it hasn't healed properly, which has impacted on his general fitness and his subsequent less than stellar performances in the past few seasons.

Consider yourself informed.

As far as I am aware, we haven't knowingly given any players a contract, with that type of fitness problem.

Hmmmmm.............

[DougJamie 6,109]

3 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said:

Big Ross mibbaes away..?

looks like the Shankland rumours might have something to them now..?

Yes, heard that to from an Ayr fan, that we were sniffing about. Ayr would want comp though

[Maboza 559]

17 minutes ago, FTOF said:

Had a quick look at a Heart's forum and the general consensus, apart from a couple of the usual roasters, is that Cowie is a great influence both on and off the park, works really hard and is fit as a "butcher's dug". A steadying influence in midfield.

He might seem a bit of a luxury, but I've already stated my reasons as to why he might be signed.

I do agree that a couple of strikers need to be signed very quickly.

I don't doubt that Cowie would be a decent signing. Played at a good level and if he played 30+ games in midfield last year then he's obviously keeping himself in shape. I'd be surprised however if we signed a guy of that pedigree as a squad filler, so would expect that Willock or Flynn would be pushed down the pecking order if we were to sign Cowie.   

In other circumstances that would maybe be okay but given that Stubbs is already working under budget constraints then I think it would be a bit odd to sign him.

 

 

[WeeBud 942]

20 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said:

Big Ross mibbaes away..?

looks like the Shankland rumours might have something to them now..?

I'm sure I heard it would take at least £500.000 to prise him away from Somerset, we must be awash with cash!!!

[Lord Pityme 5,861]

2 minutes ago, DougJamie said:

Yes, heard that to from an Ayr fan, that we were sniffing about. Ayr would want comp though

Its happening!!! Get ready for a Pish Tsunami and Soggy Sloggi's on here. 

[Lord Pityme 5,861]

1 minute ago, WeeBud said:

I'm sure I heard it would take at least £500.000 to prise him away from Somerset, we must be awash with cash!!!

I heard it was nearer £2.25 million and Scott Allan!

[Maboza 559]

5 minutes ago, DougJamie said:

Yes, heard that to from an Ayr fan, that we were sniffing about. Ayr would want comp though

No chance we would pay any significant money for Shankland. 

[DougJamie 6,109]

25 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said:

I heard it was nearer £2.25 million and Scott Allan!

Brill so we have off  loaded a guy who could not cut in the Championship but was a success at League One, to sign .......................... a guy who could not cut in the Championship but was a success at League One

[pod 6,001]

1 hour ago, Jack the lad said:

Like those that he has publicly said are lacking fitness and are not up to speed. Jezzo do some folk not listen to and read things that the club put out into the media?

Do you believe everthing you hear and read on the media.   Marquee signings.

[Soctty 4,243]

4 hours ago, pod said:

Ye, he's after one of these.     St. Ricky says so 

Was driving his usual very nice brief this morning, although that one would be a wee upgrade...

[Lord Pityme 5,861]

Cash from the Stewart deal to help part fund the Shankland offer.... things. moving fast here.

[Soctty 4,243]

35 minutes ago, WeeBud said:

I'm sure I heard it would take at least £500.000 to prise him away from Somerset, we must be awash with cash!!!

You've been reading Bazil on here. We got around £300k for last season's player of the year in the championship. £100k would swing it.

[pod 6,001]

4 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said:

Cash from the Stewart deal to help part fund the Shankland offer.... things. moving fast here.

Wishful thing or hoping.

[Drew 21,115]

Cowie would help to balance the squad. Experienced, and has played at a decent level. If fit and motivated (and not costing the earth) he would be a decent acquisition. His age isn't a huge issue - remember Tam Turner and Andy Milne (among others)? They did okay for us in the latter stages of their careers.

[pod 6,001]

1 hour ago, FTOF said:

That's very evident given the uninformed drivel that you posted.

Humphrey had an op on his shin not long after he joined PNE from Hearts. Unfortunately it hasn't healed properly, which has impacted on his general fitness and his subsequent less than stellar performances in the past few seasons.

Consider yourself informed.

As far as I am aware, we haven't knowingly given any players a contract, with that type of fitness problem.

Think someones having a bad day in the office.

[Drew 21,115]

Surely we would be doing well to get much more than £20 - 30K for Stewart (no disrespect to the player)?

I doubt that would add much in terms of a fee or sign-on sweetener for a player.

[Lord Pityme 5,861]

4 minutes ago, pod said:

Wishful thing or hoping.

Club been on it for a day or two now. Bid either in, or imminent.