billyg Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 The two loan players (reid and Conlan) returning could maybe free up one wage. I dont think anyone will be heading out unless its on loan. We now have ridgers back. Not sure what percentage killie were paying of his wages but thats another addition to the wage budget. I don't think Ridgers will be back rk Ridgers @MarkRidgers 17h17 hours ago Edinburgh, Scotland Good point today for the lads @OfficialKillie and good to see @saintmirrenfc getting a win! Now to see what the future holds.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I don't think Ridgers will be back rk Ridgers @MarkRidgers 17h17 hours ago Edinburgh, Scotland Good point today for the lads @OfficialKillie and good to see @saintmirrenfc getting a win! Now to see what the future holds.. Not sure who would take him off our hands, other than Killie. If they're keen to keep him, then I don't reckon we'd be hard to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billymehmet1 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Wish thomo would do the right thing and retire. He'll be on a good wage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Zo Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I was wondering if Thommo might be one of the players Rae and co would loan out for remaining 6 months of contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billymehmet1 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I was wondering if Thommo might be one of the players Rae and co would loan out for remaining 6 months of contract. I don't think Thompson would want to leave and also. Don't think anyone would take him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mc Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I don't think Thompson would want to leave and also. Don't think anyone would take him Thommo isn't one of the bigger earners anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibbles old paperboy Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Thommo isn't one of the bigger earners anymore. unless you count his wages to goals ratio or wages to minutes on the park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani bongo Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 unless you count his wages to goals ratio or wages to minutes on the park? Why don't you focus your anger on Gow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambiebud Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Why don't you focus your anger on Gow? Why show anger to either? Gow is injured. Not much he can do about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani bongo Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Why show anger to either? Gow is injured. Not much he can do about that Seems like DOP has a grudge against Thommo even though he can't get a game. I have a grudge against Gow who will never get a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibbles old paperboy Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) I actually did post frequently on the Gow signs thread that he has only played 81 minutes of league football this year and hasn't played since the end of August. Gow and Thommo were crazy first signings for Murray to make. A look at Gow's career stats showed he last managed over 30 games in a season with the team he was signed for at the start of the season when he was with Falkirk about 10 years. Since then he has often been sent out on loan not long after signing for a new club. I could see why Teale took a punt on Gow when all we could sign were free agents after selling McLean on the final afternoon of the January window but to make him your first signing as a new manager being brought in to freshen things up and clear out the deadwood was bonkers. Thommo was also a bonkers signing by Murray - turning 37 during the season after all his injury problems last year and loss of form it was always going to be 50/50 at best as to whether he had a Roy of the Rovers swansong or was sitting on 1 goal in the league as he entered January. Agnew, stepping up from part time to full time football aged 28 was another given that Murray commented that it was largely U20 development players left in contract when he took over and he needed to get experienced guys in to help them - Gow had a track record, Thommo was a real gamble, and bringing in Agnew as a senior player who had never played at the level Naismith, Kelly, Mallan, Baird has played at in much sorter careers. Edited January 4, 2016 by Dibbles old paperboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani bongo Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 I actually did post frequently on the Gow signs thread that he has only played 81 minutes of league football this year and hasn't played since the end of August. Gow and Thommo were crazy first signings for Murray to make. A look at Gow's career stats showed he last managed over 30 games in a season with the team he was signed for at the start of the season when he was with Falkirk about 10 years. Since then he has often been sent out on loan not long after signing for a new club. I could see why Teale took a punt on Gow when all we could sign were free agents after selling McLean on the final afternoon of the January window but to make him your first signing as a new manager being brought in to freshen things up and clear out the deadline was bonkers. Thommo was also a bonkers signing by Murray - turning 37 during the season after all his injury problems last year and loss of form it was always going to be 50/50 at best as to whether he had a Roy of the Rovers swansong or was sitting on 1 goal in the league as he entered January. Agnew, stepping up from part time to full time football aged 28 was another given that Murray commented that it was largely U20 development players left in contract when he took over and he needed to get experienced guys in to help them - Gow had a track record, Thommo was a real gamble, and bringing in Agnew as a senior player who had never played at the level Naismith, Kelly, Mallan, Baird has played at in much sorter careers. I think any new manager coming in to a new team wants to get the team on his side and its his task to sort out out his "team leaders" to do so. So signing Thommo was a no brainer given his past record and adulation from the fans. Gow was the "real gamble" given his track record with St Mirren. Maybe we are both wrong and the way things are going we will both be right but f**k it ......C'mon ye Saints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibbles old paperboy Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 I guess one reason why I go on about Thommo's signing by Murray is he was out of contract, aged 36, after scoring 4 league goals the previous season and had looked finished after his injury earlier in the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo_smfc Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 I think the main reason for thommo staying on was for his leadership, experience and his overall knowledge of the club. I for one expected him to do well at this level though it hasnt worked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the barrhead teacher Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Have to say I was impressed by Rae on Radio Scotland yesterday. Honest summing up of situation and reality of transfer market at this time. If he can get across his ideas to the team and has a bit of luck during the next few weeks, I feel we will definitely improve. Could not be much worse really. result on Saturday was great but overall the performance still left a lot to be desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo_smfc Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 I think mclear and/or morgan would benefit from going out on loan in this window. Both look promising enough, though need more first team game time. Something i feel they would get at a league 1 side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madball Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 I think mclear and/or morgan would benefit from going out on loan in this window. Both look promising enough, though need more first team game time. Something i feel they would get at a league 1 side. I totally agree, both should be getting regular game time, problem for us is that both will be likely be needed at various points over the rest of the season unless we bring in other players. I'd include Jordan Stewart in this list too, and possibly Jack Baird when Naismith is fit as Watson will likely move back inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankin_panda Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Have to say I was impressed by Rae on Radio Scotland yesterday. Honest summing up of situation and reality of transfer market at this time. If he can get across his ideas to the team and has a bit of luck during the next few weeks, I feel we will definitely improve. Could not be much worse really. result on Saturday was great but overall the performance still left a lot to be desired. Other than the result, the other only noteable improvment was there did seem to be some sort of formation that the team seemed to stick too, which to date, I have barely seen. One or two glimpses of football but overall it was not a good watch and was glad when the FT whislte came. IMO, Goodwin back to free up Mallan and replace Agnew would also help us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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