Dave The Buddie Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 You don't often see 30+ players at this level given a 2 year deal but has been a solid signing since he came in so good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 I see Eckersley has younger brother just released by Oldham, plays as a full back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Good solid defender, not as flambouyant in style as Stelios and doesn't have the same attacking side to his game but still a good signing based on what we've seen so far from him. Hopefully we can get a few more signed up while the feelgood factor is still with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Would take the gamble, after all we did with McGregor. Oh I would definitely take that gamble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Saint Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 happy with this, good first day back in the office Jack...who's next???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Very good start to business, been a good solid signing, had a feeling he would stay as he has talked about wanting to put down roots for his family's sake. Also pleased that Webster is away, had the fear that his recent sub appearances might get him an extension! Just wondering if Clarkson's situation is more complicated because of his injury. Langfield I think will stay as goalie coach, maybe still registered to play bur only in emergencies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MenstrieSaint Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Stu said: Stewart needs to be playing regularly at this stage in his career which wasn't going to happen with Eckersley staying. Probably for the best he moves on. A fit Davis would be a great asset but it's a risk. I can just imagine the reaction if we sign him on a two year deal and he suffers a setback. Maybe sign him until the end of 2017 with an automatic extension of he plays enough games? And with Eckersley staying and Irvine under contract I wouldn't be surprised if Stelios is off. Agreed with you , until you mentioned Stellios moving on , I think we need a guy like Stellios on the bench covering three or four positions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Just now, MenstrieSaint said: Agreed with you , until you mentioned Stellios moving on , I think we need a guy like Stellios on the bench covering three or four positions Fcuk sake, how big do you think Stelios' arse is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Banjos Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 11 minutes ago, Hendo said: Just wondering if Clarkson's situation is more complicated because of his injury. Good news on Eckersley. Reliable, technically good and brings a calmness to the defence. No surprises with Webster, Gordon and Stewart. Langfield, Clarkson and Fjelde were the others I thought might be freed. Clarkson's an interesting one because I remember he got a surprise start ahead of Sutton in the 2-2 game at Dumbarton back in February. He scored but then got injured in training and hasn't played since. Jack's maybe just waiting to see what happens with Loy and Smith.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 3 hours ago, shull said: Delighted with that news. Can't wait for the new Season. Entered a Competition in the Scottish Sun to win 2 Season Tickets. Fingers crossed. Assume you nick the rag from the library ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 28 minutes ago, pozbaird said: Fcuk sake, how big do you think Stelios' arse is? The same as a pipefitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsidebud Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 And with Eckersley staying and Irvine under contract I wouldn't be surprised if Stelios is off. Stelios gives different attacking options that may be required/preferable in certain games.Get him signed 'n aw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedflanders123 Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 38 minutes ago, Julian Banjos said: Good news on Eckersley. Reliable, technically good and brings a calmness to the defence. No surprises with Webster, Gordon and Stewart. Langfield, Clarkson and Fjelde were the others I thought might be freed. Clarkson's an interesting one because I remember he got a surprise start ahead of Sutton in the 2-2 game at Dumbarton back in February. He scored but then got injured in training and hasn't played since. Jack's maybe just waiting to see what happens with Loy and Smith.... Think we have seen enough of Clarkson to know he is done. Better getting a younger striker in rather than rely on an aging striker who is unlikely to remain fit or score enough for us to challenge. If we can get Smith and Lot he will be away. I think he will be away regardless. I would go for Gavin Reilly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munoz Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Good solid signing to start things off . Hopefully more to follow in the next few weeks . Exciting times ahead . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northendsaint Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 3 hours ago, Bud the Baker said: Excellent news! Shows how important Saturday's result is going forward, allowing JR to start building for 17/18 - hope he enjoyed his day off! His day off was on Sunday and was back at his desk yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Blair Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Julian Banjos said: Clarkson's an interesting one because I remember he got a surprise start ahead of Sutton in the 2-2 game at Dumbarton back in February. He scored but then got injured in training and hasn't played since. Jack's maybe just waiting to see what happens with Loy and Smith.... Clarkson is not the 15-20 league goal striker we need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 3 minutes ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: Clarkson is not the 1 - 2 league goal striker we need. I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E=Mc2 Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 4 hours ago, shull said: Delighted with that news. Can't wait for the new Season. Entered a Competition in the Scottish Sun to win 2 Season Tickets. Fingers crossed. Is yer arse taking up 2 seats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 6 minutes ago, E=Mc2 said: Is yer arse taking up 2 seats? I will make sure it does. Got to get value for money . Oh wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 hour ago, MenstrieSaint said: Agreed with you , until you mentioned Stellios moving on , I think we need a guy like Stellios on the bench covering three or four positions We do but sadly I doubt he'll be the guy. He is supposedly unhappy at not playing regularly. With Eckersley signing a new deal he won't be first choice leftback and it looks like Irvine is the preferred option at rightback. The OS says both Stelios and Irvine have the option of another year but I think the latter's was triggered after playing a certain number of games. Would love Stelios to stay but think he'll decide to move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 I'll be sorry to see Stelios go, if he does go. We get a popular player who can certainly play, scores goals, puts in a right good shift too, becomes a bit of a cult hero, then leaves? I'd love to see him as part of our squad next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Banjos Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) Stelios, MacKenzie, Smith, Loy, Mallan and Morgan. Out of those there's bound to be a couple of sore ones over the summer. I just hope they go to teams that aren't in the same league. EDIT - I see now Loy is actually under contract at Dundee until 2018. Edited May 9, 2017 by Julian Banjos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Sanchez Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Just now, pozbaird said: I'll be sorry to see Stelios go, if he does go. We get a popular player who can certainly play, scores goals, puts in a right good shift too, becomes a bit of a cult hero, then leaves? I'd love to see him as part of our squad next season. I wouldn't blame him, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Dirty Sanchez said: I wouldn't blame him, though. Aye, if he thinks he'll be riding pine at the 2021 and believes he can get a starting gig elsewhere that pays a good wage, he'll be offski. Hope he stays, but if he leaves, good luck to the boy, thanks for the goals and the effort... you played a part in the Great Escape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Blair Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 11 minutes ago, Julian Banjos said: EDIT - I see now Loy is actually under contract at Dundee until 2018. Can leave by mutual consent...if Dundee agree of course. Weren't McGowan and Carey contracted to Celtic for another year just before we signed them and they agreed to let them go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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