billyg Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 5 minutes ago, mcdowell76 said: We went into the 78/79 with 2 keepers who didn't have a single first team appearance between them. They turned out to be the 2 greatest keepers the club has ever had. First choice at beginning of 78-79 was Ally McLean , he was outstanding in the season opener , the win at Ibrox ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdowell76 Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 5 minutes ago, billyg said: First choice at beginning of 78-79 was Ally McLean , he was outstanding in the season opener , the win at Ibrox ! I knew you would correct me! But once Thomson arrived, we essentially had 2 keepers, neither of whom had played first team football before the start of the season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 I question any keeper would keep high confidence in front of Wells defence A great signing Jack only does great signings- in case no one had noticed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Stewart has been a regular for Albion Rovers for the last two seasons so hardly inexperienced as some folk would suggest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrhead saint Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 25 minutes ago, DougJamie said: I question any keeper would keep high confidence in front of Wells defence A great signing Jack only does great signings- in case no one had noticed I thought that too, until I read this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Would rather we didn't sign him since the ball seems to go through his hand most of the time now. Add to that I hate keepers that wont move off the goal line at corners. Hopefully Stewart will start the season as 1st choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windae cleaner Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 1 hour ago, div said: Thompson made too many high profile mistakes in huge games for me. Cost us two cup final appearances with his howlers at Dens Park and Hampden. 3 in my book He made many eye catching saves but too many errors That's why Stein never really played him over Alan Rough who was average Money was more solid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 6 minutes ago, barrhead saint said: I thought that too, until I read this. Keep the faith...................... This is the Saints revolution \!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Remember how Samson got treated.................. He is back, and in the words of Shull, he is a L E G E N D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul torfason Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 didn't rate Samson at all,all good strikers drilled the ball low and hard and Samson too slow or didn't move legs,static,horrendous at corner kicks etc,not for me,my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 7 minutes ago, paul torfason said: didn't rate Samson at all,all good strikers drilled the ball low and hard and Samson too slow or didn't move legs,static,horrendous at corner kicks etc,not for me,my opinion Seem to remember a certain penalty save in Semi that scuppers that...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb1987 Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Not sure I buy into this solid keeper thing to me he is the the opposite. Made some brilliant saves but prone to more than his fair share of clangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 10 minutes ago, DougJamie said: Seem to remember a certain penalty save in Semi that scuppers that...... I would say it was a bad pen. 3 feet off the ground and to the side of the keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Monkey Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 45 minutes ago, Stu said: Stewart has been a regular for Albion Rovers for the last two seasons so hardly inexperienced as some folk would suggest. He was also selected as GK in the League 1 team of the season. He's no mug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrhead saint Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 23 minutes ago, DougJamie said: Seem to remember a certain penalty save in Semi that scuppers that...... Every time I watch the final, which is quite a lot, I keep expecting him to save Hearts second goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedflanders123 Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 2 hours ago, billyg said: First choice at beginning of 78-79 was Ally McLean , he was outstanding in the season opener , the win at Ibrox ! Must be getting old as I can't remember him. Where did he arrive from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyg Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Must be getting old as I can't remember him. Where did he arrive from? Ayr United Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 46 minutes ago, barrhead saint said: Every time I watch the final, which is quite a lot, I keep expecting him to save Hearts second goal. You should watch Joe Hart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russian Saint Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Happy enough to have Samson back but does a Championship club like us need two f/t keepers? I'd have risked going with Stewart & having Langfield and the youth keeper as backup. With Langfield having a coaching role I'd imagine Samson who is still only 33-y-o is coming in as first choice, provisionally! I'd say we do need 2 full time keepers, and a third as backup. I'll use Raith Rovers as the example for my reasoning. All be it, the chances of having all three registered keepers injured at the same time are slim, I'd rather be looking at them than for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardley1877 Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 I'm surprised at the reaction to this. 33 years old is nothing for a keeper so no issue with that. This is a guy who played in the top league for us regularly and won a national cup. Was he also not called into the Scotland squad at one point? Maybe worth remembering what level we are at these days. Excellent, solid signing. Just what we needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Great signing at our level. Miles better than Billy the fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Two year deal to be finalised tomorrow: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/1111053/craig-samson-st-mirren-motherwell/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 27 minutes ago, yardley1877 said: I'm surprised at the reaction to this. 33 years old is nothing for a keeper so no issue with that. This is a guy who played in the top league for us regularly and won a national cup. Was he also not called into the Scotland squad at one point? Maybe worth remembering what level we are at these days. Excellent, solid signing. Just what we needed. Yeah that's fair. I'm never a huge fan of going back the way but I suppose that's hypocritical when I laud Stephen McGinn as our best player and want us to sign Rory Loy for a third time! Welcome home Sammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munoz Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Good reliable keeper . Pleased with this . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardley1877 Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Yeah that's fair. I'm never a huge fan of going back the way but I suppose that's hypocritical when I laud Stephen McGinn as our best player and want us to sign Rory Loy for a third time! Welcome home Sammy [emoji3] Much better Div [emoji1] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
class of 76-77 Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, mcdowell76 said: We went into the 78/79 with 2 keepers who didn't have a single first team appearance between them. They turned out to be the 2 greatest keepers the club has ever had. Ross Stewart was named as the best keeper in league one last season and has a good few games under his belt, so I suppose it's not that much of a risk moving up a level to the championship for him. Sammy brings great experience and could well play a huge part for us this coming season. I do however agree with you as regards to both keepers in 78/79 but the risks involved with a managers reputation these days going for two inexperienced keepers, would be a step too far imho. Edited June 6, 2017 by class of 76-77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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