djchapsticks Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said: Anyone able to justify why we weren't in for Shankland? Jeez at zero fee he would have been just what we needed up front. Surely he would have fancied guaranteed game time in the Prem versus losing out on promotion at Utd? How do you know we weren't? If the figures being widely spoken of are correct, they are paying Shankland around £600k over the course of three years between wages and signing on. I dare say that would be far too rich for our blood. Edited July 13, 2019 by djchapsticks Quote
faraway saint Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 1 minute ago, djchapsticks said: How do you know we weren't? If the figures being widely spoken of are correct, they are paying Shankland around £600k over the course of three years between wages and signing on. I dare say that would be far too rich for our blood. Sweep would have told us, dafty. Quote
djchapsticks Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 25 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Sweep would have told us, dafty. Baby Jeebus told Sweep. Quote
MenstrieSaint Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 26 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: How do you know we weren't? If the figures being widely spoken of are correct, they are paying Shankland around £600k over the course of three years between wages and signing on. I dare say that would be far too rich for our blood. I heard it was a £250k signing on fee and £3k a week . Not the best use of our budget if it's four times the pay of the rest of the team . Quote
faraway saint Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: Baby Jeebus told Sweep. Did he, aye? Quote
Magic Monkey Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Lord Pityme said: Anyone able to justify why we weren't in for Shankland? Jeez at zero fee he would have been just what we needed up front. Surely he would have fancied guaranteed game time in the Prem versus losing out on promotion at Utd? We were in for him. As were many other clubs. United are targeting promotion by April or, at the very least, administration by June and we can't compete with that. There's also the fact that he might have been a bit scared of the step up. This way he gets paid a fortune, and could easily get 30 goals for a high-flying United side this season. Quote
Lord Pityme Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 1 hour ago, munoz said: Rumoured to be on a pretty high wage at Utd. Not worth the gamble imo. 1 hour ago, linwood buddie said: We wouldn't have been paying the rumoured signing on fee and wages. Edited because just seen Munoz's reply. Rumoured? Yeah thats a bonafide reason. Quote
Lord Pityme Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 1 hour ago, faraway saint said: You seem convinced Dundee United will miss out on promotion? Going on recent form. Quote
Lord Pityme Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 1 hour ago, djchapsticks said: How do you know we weren't? If the figures being widely spoken of are correct, they are paying Shankland around £600k over the course of three years between wages and signing on. I dare say that would be far too rich for our blood. 35 minutes ago, MenstrieSaint said: I heard it was a £250k signing on fee and £3k a week . Not the best use of our budget if it's four times the pay of the rest of the team . 18 minutes ago, Magic Monkey said: We were in for him. As were many other clubs. United are targeting promotion by April or, at the very least, administration by June and we can't compete with that. There's also the fact that he might have been a bit scared of the step up. This way he gets paid a fortune, and could easily get 30 goals for a high-flying United side this season. Some of the funniest, wackiest mace up shit i've read on here in years ffs... just play this back to yourself..... Dundee Utd are paying Shankland £600k..! To play for three seasons.... ha, ha, ha... Quote
munoz Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said: Rumoured? Yeah thats a bonafide reason. Although I liked Shankland in his first spell with us and obviously he's had a great spell at Ayr, I'm not convinced he would be a regular scorer in the Premiership. Quote
jaybee Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Lord Pityme said: Anyone able to justify why we weren't in for Shankland? Jeez at zero fee he would have been just what we needed up front. Surely he would have fancied guaranteed game time in the Prem versus losing out on promotion at Utd? Without suggesting for one minute that we are 'aiming above our station' I imagine that JG has aspirations ...... striker wise ....... that take into account the fact that another ex Alloa, ex Buddies manager considered him simply not good enough .............. strike three and he is out. Ps: I watched the game lat night and whilst he ran about a lot, much of it was aimless, I think we need better than Shankland. Quote
Magic Monkey Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 57 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said: Some of the funniest, wackiest mace up shit i've read on here in years ffs... just play this back to yourself..... Dundee Utd are paying Shankland £600k..! To play for three seasons.... ha, ha, ha... Cool. Just point out which part of my post was wacky or "mace" up. I'll wait. Quote
Lord Pityme Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 34 minutes ago, jaybee said: Without suggesting for one minute that we are 'aiming above our station' I imagine that JG has aspirations ...... striker wise ....... that take into account the fact that another ex Alloa, ex Buddies manager considered him simply not good enough .............. strike three and he is out. Ps: I watched the game lat night and whilst he ran about a lot, much of it was aimless, I think we need better than Shankland. That might hold up to scrutiny if Sunderland weren't in for him too! Lol Quote
Lord Pityme Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Magic Monkey said: Cool. Just point out which part of my post was wacky or "mace" up. I'll wait. Never accused you of peppering the forum with 'Mace Up' comments. Tried to pay you a backhanded condiment. Lol but suggesting we cant compete for the services of a free agent from the championship,against a championship club is a bit far fetched. unless.... you are ITK on the current club finances? Are we rooked? Quote
aldo_j Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Lord Pityme said: Some of the funniest, wackiest mace up shit i've read on here in years ffs... just play this back to yourself..... Dundee Utd are paying Shankland £600k..! To play for three seasons.... ha, ha, ha... That’s the rumour that’s pretty widespread. £3k a week, 3 year deal and a circa £200k signing fee. I didn’t sign the contract or negotiate it. But that’s the rumour and I’ve heard that from Lorraine Kelly... Quote
W6Saint Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Lord Pityme said: Anyone able to justify why we weren't in for Shankland? Jeez at zero fee he would have been just what we needed up front. Surely he would have fancied guaranteed game time in the Prem versus losing out on promotion at Utd? Because Goodwin (and Oran) and Gus never wanted him... Quote
faraway saint Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Lord Pityme said: Going on recent form. Eh? 3 friendlies and a draw at Tynecastle? 🙈 Edited July 13, 2019 by faraway saint Quote
Magic Monkey Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 38 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said: Never accused you of peppering the forum with 'Mace Up' comments. Tried to pay you a backhanded condiment. Lol but suggesting we cant compete for the services of a free agent from the championship,against a championship club is a bit far fetched. unless.... you are ITK on the current club finances? Are we rooked? Nah, I just think there's only so far we'd attempt to compete for a striker who might only be ok. Quote
Cornwall_Saint Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 Alloa Athletic unveil our future manager, Peter Grant Quote
Bud the Baker Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 17 minutes ago, Cornwall_Saint said: Alloa Athletic unveil our future manager, Peter Grant That starts as a pleasant chuckle but within 30 seconds turns into a nightmare.... Quote
StanleySaint Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 Alloa chairman clearly looking to make sure he doesn't lose his latest manager to Saints. Quote
jaybee Posted July 13, 2019 Report Posted July 13, 2019 7 hours ago, Lord Pityme said: That might hold up to scrutiny if Sunderland weren't in for him too! Lol Yes, supposedly, but do you seriously think for one minute that with the wages they could pay; he would be faffing about with Dundee united IF there had been an actual offer? Methinks not. Quote
saintargyll Posted July 14, 2019 Report Posted July 14, 2019 21 hours ago, Cornwall_Saint said: Alloa Athletic unveil our future manager, Peter Grant Well thats them f**ked.... Quote
W6Saint Posted July 14, 2019 Report Posted July 14, 2019 (edited) So... - A leftback - 2(?)CBs - A RB/LB/CB cover - 2 Wingers - 2 Strikers Minimum. I'd imagine we could easily shift the likes of Kellerman, and one of Erhahon or MacPherson out on loan and still look covered in that area. Heaton will be off soon i'd imagine. Edited July 14, 2019 by W6Saint Quote
St.Ricky Posted July 14, 2019 Report Posted July 14, 2019 On 7/13/2019 at 10:52 AM, foxbar_bud said: St Johnstone have the boy Tanser at left back who is their first choice, maybe they were only willing to pay him as a back up option. Or due to Liam Gordon getting an injury maybe the money they had aside for a left back needs to go on a centre half now. Loads of ways we could get him in but they couldn’t I’m sure with all your inside info you would have known that though I would hope that this is possible. I hope the big Dutch Striker is possible and I hope we might still get Popesco back. Hope.. Quote
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