windae cleaner Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 I thought that someone had looked into our outgoings and incomings over a lengthy 'Stickroth-Victor-Archibald-Wishart-Torfason' period in our history and deduced that the money we brought in (in transfer fees) actually exceeded the fees we paid. Pretty sure it was relatively recently on here somewhere. If we nearly went out of business surely then it couldn't have been down to a handsome big German George Michael and an Icelandic cult hero. I thought building that big stand at the away end was a bit of a milestone around our neck Barr wanting his money each month 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray7 Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) Solid player at this level, plenty of experience & filling a position we often ignore. Welcome aboard, Ben! Edited June 2, 2016 by Murray7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Graeme Sinclair didn't get a huge signing-on fee as we got him on a free in 1985 and he played in the pre-season tournament in the Isle of Man, on rock hard pitches hat ruined quite a few careers, his included. The Consultant told him if he tried to keep on playing he would end up in a wheelchair. He got a good enough signing on few to buy a shop. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Back on topic, the feedback on Ben Gordon has been fantastic from the Alloa & Livi fans so that fills me with hope! Haven't seen a single negative comment about him. That never happens! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Haven't seen a single negative comment about him. That never happens! The night is young! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabuddies Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 He got a good enough signing on few to buy a shop. He's an accountant - he had several income sources over and above his football earnings from the Green Bigots. Having been with us as a lad before heading for Dumbarton he was quite pally with a few of the players who had a wee sideline in in buying flats, doing them up and selling them on. He did the books I believe and Tony Fitz, Alex Beckett and Frank McGarvey were all involved. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Haven't seen a single negative comment about him. That never happens! Give it time, someone will find a photo of him singing penny arcade on Karaoke or blessing himself . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosferatu Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Yes, Fitzpatrick's signings were covered by sales. But his signings were still (mainly) a complete waste. Gordon Smith was behind it. We really went into debt with the arrival of Davie Hay. His signings weren't covered by sales. We then got relegated and then built the Caley Stand. Hay's signings, relegation and the Caley Stand is what nearly brought the club to its knees. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosferatu Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 I thought building that big stand at the away end was a bit of a milestone around our neck Barr wanting his money each month Correct. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotland Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Welcome back Ben. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby_F Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Very happy with this signing. 30 is probably prime age for a centre half. Sounds like he's happy to put his main career on hold for a few years to go full-time, which I think says he's going to be completely committed to making a success of it. Can't believe we've made so many decent signings and it's only 3rd June! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russian Saint Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Give it time, someone will find a photo of him singing penny arcade on Karaoke or blessing himself . Or both! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambud Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Well at least he has experience at this level. Another "solid", uninspiring season. I reckon Rae has found Wee Gus's "How to win the First Division" unpublished manuscript. You say that like its a bad thing...? I thought that the signings of Charlie Adam and John Sutton were very inspiring.nah I'm with Kemp, winning the championship next season would be shite. :wacko: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddie Marvelous Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Welcome to the club Ben. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemp Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 nah I'm with Kemp, winning the championship next season would be shite. I'll take winning the league however it is done, but it would be nice if we could do it while playing attractive & attacking football. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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