Magic Monkey Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 A striker and a left back needed IMO. Absolutely. DL's preferred 4-2-3-1 relies heavily on Thommo. And, as per the Cup Final, if you need to switch to something more in line with a 4-4-2 (when Isma went central and Gowser dropped deeper) then you need that second striker as an option (Usually from the bench, given that we don't have an ISMA now.) The fact is, as much as we all loved Isma, he didn't fit our system - he was never a wide left player. He was kind of crowbarred in to offer some pace and width. As SM74 says, we need a back-up striker for Thommo who's a shitload better than Parkin. I have doubts that Doris is the one, in that respect, so if Doris comes in, I'd hope for another, bigger, striker, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddie Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 A player like Adeboya Akinfenwa. If love to see him f**k up players like Webster and McPake. 16 stone of sheer muscle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAWZ Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Adeboya Akinfenwa. Zat no sum kinna fungal foot infection???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss39Lavety Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 1st of July now and players contract with clubs have now expired so we should see some activity. Current squad listed below, some of the positions are debatable but I've listed as per the OS. I'll update this post as we go and it will let us see how our squad is shaping up. Goal Keepers David Cornell New signing Chris Dilo New signing Defenders David Van Zanten Darren McGregor Lee Mair Told he can go Marc McAusland Jason Naismith David Barron Mo Yaqub Not listed on OS Midfielders Gary Harkins Jim Goodwin Jon Robertson Kenny McLean Gary Teale Sean Kelly John McGinn Kealan Dillon New signing Forwards Steven Thompson Paul McGowan Thomas Reilly Lewis Guy Off to Carlisle Anton Brady Not Listed on OS Priorities obviously a goal keeper, striker and a left back, should be an interesting week or so. Jack Smith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkL Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Let go was he not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss39Lavety Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Let go was he not? No idea...hence the ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray7 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Aye, Smith has left. On trial at Killie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Saint Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 A player like Adeboya Akinfenwa. If love to see him f**k up players like Webster and McPake. 16 stone of sheer muscle!16 stone of sheer shite more like! A terrible player!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm74 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 16 stone of sheer shite more like! A terrible player!! Gone to Gillingham in any case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Saint Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Gone to Gillingham in any case.He's not good enough for Gillingham!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Aye, Smith has left. On trial at Killie. Apparently so is everybody else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windae cleaner Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Do you think either or both of these guys will break through this season ? I think Kelly will play this season. I know they have high hopes for him and was a regular starter when out on loan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray7 Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Guy leaving means that Thommohawk is our only senior striker... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 1st of July now and players contract with clubs have now expired so we should see some activity. Current squad listed below, some of the positions are debatable but I've listed as per the OS. I'll update this post as we go and it will let us see how our squad is shaping up. Goal Keepers David Cornell New signing Chris Dilo New signing Defenders David Van Zanten Darren McGregor Lee Mair Told he can go Marc McAusland Jason Naismith David Barron Sean Kelly Mo Yaqub Midfielders Gary Harkins Jim Goodwin Jon Robertson Kenny McLean Injured for 6 weeks (18/7/13) Gary Teale John McGinn Kealan Dillon New signing Forwards Steven Thompson Paul McGowan Thomas Reilly Anton Brady Priorities obviously a goal keeper, striker and a left back, should be an interesting week or so. Not much requirement to update this list, let's hope there's some names to add to add before the week's out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original 59er Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 There was a time when clubs built their team around a strong number 1, no. 5 and no. 9. Build down the middle and create the artistry around a core of the team. Last year we had a reasonable no. 1 - he made a few errors, but he also made a lot of saves that many would have conceded to become goals against - in overall terms a good goalie. We had a great front line leader in ST, - glad he stayed fit and yes he is 30 something, but as long as he manages to stay fit he is a great asset as a target man - also an enthusiast for the side and must be great around the dressing room. Having a back up is probably worth it as the odds are against him having another year without a difficult injury. HOWEVER - I said it time and time again last season we lack a commanding traditional Centre Half. We have a player in McAusland who blows a bit hot and cold, but in overall terms not the commanding player we need. Goodwin is a stand in and also attracts the attention of the officials far too much. McGregor - as much as we want him to be that CH, is completely untested at this level over a prolonged period. As for the alternatives, Mair (who has been told he could go) is ok but prone to mistakes and Barron who had a bit of an in and out season last year, some good games and some howlers. If I could have an early Christmas present it would be the managerial department getting their act together and realising that the goals against column last year was as much to do about indecisiveness and uncertainty in the middle that any other reason and they actively go out and find a good Central Defender. If they could do that, I would have some optimism about the coming season, without that CH, - I hae ma doubts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irvine_buddie Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Don't really get why we were trialling the midfielder from Newcastle as it's the one area we have a lot of option but if we bring him in on loan and Newcastle are still paying most of his wages then why not. A striker is obviously needed as Thommo and Reilly are pretty much all we have. Don’t think Vanzy is up to scratch to be our first choice right back either but it seems unlikely we will bring in a right back unless it is on loan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Don't really get why we were trialling the midfielder from Newcastle as it's the one area we have a lot of option but if we bring him in on loan and Newcastle are still paying most of his wages then why not. A striker is obviously needed as Thommo and Reilly are pretty much all we have. Don’t think Vanzy is up to scratch to be our first choice right back either but it seems unlikely we will bring in a right back unless it is on loan. We have one holding midfielder and he's going to play centre half so it could be a decent signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irvine_buddie Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Roberston and Goodwin both play holding midfield, Mcginn could play there if needed and we also have 3 other central midfielders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM1 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Roberston and Goodwin both play holding midfield, Mcginn could play there if needed and we also have 3 other central midfielders.Goodwin's too slow for midfield, Robertson hasn't look good enough since he signed & McGinn is too good on the ball to be wasted in a defensive midfield position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irvine_buddie Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) Goodwin's too slow for midfield, Robertson hasn't look good enough since he signed & McGinn is too good on the ball to be wasted in a defensive midfield position. I agree but DL must rate Roberston or he would have let him go and with Mcgregor fit again it looks like Goodwin might end up back in midfield. Hopefully not since he played in defence against stockport and we kept a clean sheet. Edited July 29, 2013 by irvine_buddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 I agree but DL must rate Roberston or he would have let him go and with Mcgregor fit again it looks like Goodwin might end up back in midfield. Hopefully not since he played in defence against stockport and we kept a clean sheet. But if it had been a meaningful game I think he would've walked for the haulback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM1 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 I agree but DL must rate Roberston or he would have let him go and with Mcgregor fit again it looks like Goodwin might end up back in midfield. Hopefully not since he played in defence against stockport and we kept a clean sheet.I get the feeling Robertson is on cheap wages. He'll get another chance this year, but I'm sure if it doesn't work out again, he''ll be gone next summer. It's a fairly low risk decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leolovesstmfc Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 I agree but DL must rate Roberston or he would have let him go and with Mcgregor fit again it looks like Goodwin might end up back in midfield. Hopefully not since he played in defence against stockport and we kept a clean sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Bud Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Spot the deliberate mistake!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windae cleaner Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Got to say the squad 2013/14 is a FECKING SHAMBLES thats all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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