Speculation Thread

[St.Ricky 5,933]

6 hours ago, Wendy Saintss said:

 

One of the main reasons given for the launch of the new group stage format was that clubs would be able to replace friendlies with competitive fixtures during the summer!

 

And they have. Result has been to offer opportunities for the smaller teams to provide shocks. Good for the game overall. Imo

[NB18 140]

We are short of bodies and it’s difficult for the players as the majority of them have played three games in a week.

At this time of the season that’s not ideal preparation. They’re not anywhere near as fit as what they should be at the moment and you would like to have more options there to freshen things up like some of the bigger clubs can.

But I knew taking on the job that we had a job on our hands to get people in. But we’re doing all we can to make that happen before the league starts.

There’s not enough in the squad at the moment. It would be unfair throw kids in at this stage as they’re not quite ready. We need good first-team pros who can come in and make a difference.

We’re confident of getting one or two over the line soon but it takes time. I wouldn’t have thought we’d have any in before Tuesday. There’s none close enough to say they’ll be over this weekend to sign papers. Easter Road is the priority.

[NB18 140]

We are short of bodies and it’s difficult for the players as the majority of them have played three games in a week.

At this time of the season that’s not ideal preparation. They’re not anywhere near as fit as what they should be at the moment and you would like to have more options there to freshen things up like some of the bigger clubs can.

But I knew taking on the job that we had a job on our hands to get people in. But we’re doing all we can to make that happen before the league starts.

There’s not enough in the squad at the moment. It would be unfair throw kids in at this stage as they’re not quite ready. We need good first-team pros who can come in and make a difference.

We’re confident of getting one or two over the line soon but it takes time. I wouldn’t have thought we’d have any in before Tuesday. There’s none close enough to say they’ll be over this weekend to sign papers. Easter Road is the priority.

[Ethan 779]

One or two is nowhere near enough we need 6 or 7 before the Hibs game. 

[munoz 6,016]

5 minutes ago, Ethan said:

One or two is nowhere near enough we need 6 or 7 before the Hibs game. 

By the sound of things,  it looks like 5 will be the most. In his interview,  he said 4 or 5 again.  Worrying. 

[Johnny Rep 168]

On 7/18/2019 at 6:33 PM, pod said:

 

 

Think about it.  

I'm still thinking ya rocket and so should you after that result.

[St.Ricky 5,933]

2 hours ago, munoz said:

By the sound of things,  it looks like 5 will be the most. In his interview,  he said 4 or 5 again.  Worrying. 

I'm not sure how many we need but it's clear to JG and to Fans that some solid, experienced pros need to be signed. But.. We are not the only top league team to experience trouble with lower league opponents so I won't get on anyone's case. 

[Big Yards 927]

1 hour ago, St.Ricky said:

I'm not sure how many we need but it's clear to JG and to Fans that some solid, experienced pros need to be signed. But.. We are not the only top league team to experience trouble with lower league opponents so I won't get on anyone's case. 

But we are the only ones with half a squad and a bad one at that

[kevo_smfc 1,644]

3 hours ago, munoz said:

By the sound of things,  it looks like 5 will be the most. In his interview,  he said 4 or 5 again.  Worrying. 

This time last season will still be fresh in the boards mind from the cluster f**k of bad signings we made. We are trimming the squad this year though looking to spend on better quality. 5 would still take us close to the numbers we tried to bring the squad down to in January. Still think if we move one or two on, that will free up space for a couple more.

I don't believe we are skint, just trying to be shrewd, however frustrating the length of time it is taking to get more bodies in.

Edited July 20 by kevo_smfc

[pod 5,910]

3 hours ago, Johnny Rep said:

I'm still thinking ya rocket and so should you after that result.

Why.    you still can't work it out. Unbelievable. 

Edited July 20 by pod

[Magic Monkey 4,298]

13 hours ago, munoz said:

By the sound of things,  it looks like 5 will be the most. In his interview,  he said 4 or 5 again.  Worrying. 

I'm hoping for four or five signed, plus 1-3 loans on top. But the loans are likely to be towards the end of the window.

[kevo_smfc 1,644]

2 hours ago, Magic Monkey said:

I'm hoping for four or five signed, plus 1-3 loans on top. But the loans are likely to be towards the end of the window.

Agree with this. 

[MenstrieSaint 850]

I'm thinking 8 signings required in total . Five to strengthen the first team , and three to give cover .

[turrabuddie 1,147]

I'm hoping for four or five signed, plus 1-3 loans on top. But the loans are likely to be towards the end of the window.

Looks like they will all be towards the end of the window. Which, while not ideal, will be OK by me as long as they prove to be worth the wait !

[Sweeper07 3,258]

15 hours ago, kevo_smfc said:

This time last season will still be fresh in the boards mind from the cluster f**k of bad signings we made. We are trimming the squad this year though looking to spend on better quality. 5 would still take us close to the numbers we tried to bring the squad down to in January. Still think if we move one or two on, that will free up space for a couple more.

I don't believe we are skint, just trying to be shrewd, however frustrating the length of time it is taking to get more bodies in.

 

5 hours ago, Magic Monkey said:

I'm hoping for four or five signed, plus 1-3 loans on top. But the loans are likely to be towards the end of the window.

 

2 hours ago, MenstrieSaint said:

I'm thinking 8 signings required in total . Five to strengthen the first team , and three to give cover .

IT is plain to see to most fans and surely also to our management team and BOD.

We currently have 16 1st team players including a back up keeper (Lyness), Tansey, Kellerman, MacPherson and Erhahon.

The Fakes had 26 1st team players last season. So 5 new signings would take us to 21 plus some youths apart from those above...

I am all for making 5 top signings, but what happens if we pick up long term injuries and have little cover?

We clearly and desperately need - LB, CB x2, CF x2, DM, Creative M, and at least 1 more winger type like McAllister.... I make that 9 not 5

So one option must be to let younger lads go out on loan, possibly including Kellerman, MacPherson, Erhahon, Breadner, Glover, McAllister etc. IF they are not going to play often for us, it is best they are picking up 1st team experience in lower leagues... it could also save us some dosh for the first team budget.

Anywhere near only 5 new signings or loanees has disaster written all over it....and panic buying in the January window... 

[St.Ricky 5,933]

USA CB Reported to have been at the EK match. 

Edited July 21 by St.Ricky

[Wilbur 2,412]

4 minutes ago, St.Ricky said:

USA CB Reported to have been at the EJ match. 

Whit ?

Elton John?

[faraway saint 23,979]

2 minutes ago, Wilbur said:

Whit ?

Elton John?

Easy Jet ya dafty. 

[St.Ricky 5,933]

2 minutes ago, Wilbur said:

Whit ?

Elton John?

On twitter Wilbur. 

[linwood buddie 2,872]

12 minutes ago, St.Ricky said:

USA CB Reported to have been at the EK match. 

Any pictures on Twitter of the USA CB sitting in the departure lounge heading back out?

[St.Ricky 5,933]

1 minute ago, linwood buddie said:

Any pictures on Twitter of the USA CB sitting in the departure lounge heading back out?

Lol. Not so far Linwood. 

[Dan Is The Man 733]

Praise the Lord!! Actual speculation!!! Testify!!

[djchapsticks 7,694]

You would usually get excited at prospect of an international capped centre half as an indicator of quality but I wouldn't get too excited about the fact that someone is USA capped. 

They play about 30 games a year and literally dish out tryout caps to just about everyone. If he has more than 6 or 7 caps, fair dos but if its one or two then it's a total hit and hope. 

Nothing against our targetting but more the USMNT policy which make Berti Vogts looked reserved in his cap offerings. 

Edited July 21 by djchapsticks

[RossCSmfc 388]

1 hour ago, St.Ricky said:

On twitter Wilbur. 

Where? 

[Stu 3,340]

I really, really hope this is the tweet in question.