Massimo Donati

[linwood-bud 78]

One thing that has been exploited in the recent Livi and Dunf games is the teams lack of height.

Even Barcelona needs someone like Busquets in there to help the centre halves.

[Tommy 3,681]

Surprise signing but with 11 games left it's better he sign for us instead of Utd or Livvy.

[Tommy 3,681]

I'm surprised as everyone else at this signing. The only reason i can see him been brought in, is to possibly add help on the coaching side, though be ready to be called upon once needed. He was highly regarded at Hamilton in his coaching role, though only left the club (had 18 months left on his contract) to help ease the pressure on club finances after they were bumped in that scam.

Maybe he was the scammer

[St.Ricky 8,263]

5 hours ago, SaintGlenburn said:

Experienced at the top level. Title run in wont phase him. Maybe a bit of calm that we could have done with on saturday

With you 100%

Welcome Massimo

[Lord Pityme 6,723]

1 hour ago, TPAFKATS said:

Seriously???

While this signing fills me with a general feeling of MEH, your post is poor, poor fishing at best. Deranged at worst.

 

Did ye...aye? Your on the naughty step now, tattie bye!

[SBS 523]

3 hours ago, munoz said:

Can't think of any other Italians that have pulled on the famous black and white stripes. I'm sure there must 

be , just middle age memory loss.

No memory loss. First Italian according to here: - http://www.stmirren.info/id345.html

[Callum Gilhooley 10,019]

3 hours ago, munoz said:

Can't think of any other Italians that have pulled on the famous black and white stripes. I'm sure there must 

be , just middle age memory loss.

Should be a good signing to have about place. A wealth of experience might help in the run in.

 

8 minutes ago, SBS said:

No memory loss. First Italian according to here: - http://www.stmirren.info/id345.html

We`ve certainly signed a few who were Pasta their best.

[saintnextlifetime 5,764]

7 hours ago, foxbar_bud said:

Didn’t appear on my unread threads....

 

mods feel free to delete

 

The actual mods wont be bothered. .

[FTOF 11,367]

Texted my brother in law who works for Accies.

He spoke to Donati at the weekend and apparently he is fit Says got a great touch, but slow as a cart horse.

Defensive mid is his favoured position.

 

[RichardBuddie 431]

We`ve certainly signed a few who were Pasta their best.

Bet he’s on a pretty Penne......I’ll get my coat.....

[Ethan 1,069]

From people I spoke to he was brought to Accies to replace Canning but members of their board did a u turn in sacking him. He has played as a sweeper and is comfortable but as mentioned he has no pace. A midfield general is what we need. His lack of pace is not a problem as going forward we have tons of pace. We need someone to break up play and give it to our creative players. 

[Drew 21,116]

53 minutes ago, Ethan said:

From people I spoke to he was brought to Accies to replace Canning but members of their board did a u turn in sacking him. He has played as a sweeper and is comfortable but as mentioned he has no pace. A midfield general is what we need. His lack of pace is not a problem as going forward we have tons of pace. We need someone to break up play and give it to our creative players. 

Correct.

Tommy Turner and Andy Millen were on the mature side and had no pace to speak of, but they were both key players in successful St Mirren teams.

I can't see why this guy can't do us a turn.

[linwood buddie 3,209]

6 minutes ago, Drew said:

Correct.

Tommy Turner and Andy Millen were on the mature side and had no pace to speak of, but they were both key players in successful St Mirren teams.

I can't see why this guy can't do us a turn.

Tam Turner , what a player he was.

[Guest TPAFKATS]

Did ye...aye? Your on the naughty step now, tattie bye!

That'll be a big step given all the folk on here you fall out with.
Keep this going and you'll only have shull to communicate with.
Then you'll be hoping for voices in your head

[Buffs 1,218]

Tam Turner , what a player he was.

He just turned roond and the baw came aff the tap o his heid.

St Mirren 3 Raith Rovers 2. Another last minute winner in that season.

Hope Donati makes his mark.

[Herbie 1,055]

Think Livvy was a massive wake up call and Donati is exactly what we need against the likes of them and Dumbarton. Short term contract, fight like hell and take some yellow cards. Nothing lost. We've been lacking a bit of aggression and I personally think he fits the bill. Good signing.

[faraway saint 30,893]

7 minutes ago, Herbie said:

Think Livvy was a massive wake up call and Donati is exactly what we need against the likes of them and Dumbarton. Short term contract, fight like hell and take some yellow cards. Nothing lost. We've been lacking a bit of aggression and I personally think he fits the bill. Good signing.

Aye like our last defeat on the 2nd December.  

The most important issue is how we respond and that's what will define us as champions. 

[ged62 1,471]

Bet he’s on a pretty Penne......I’ll get my coat.....

I’m glad he never went to the Toni Macaroni stadium though,

[saintnextlifetime 5,764]

1 hour ago, ged62 said:

I’m glad he never went to the Toni Macaroni stadium though,

He will get a pizza the action against Brechin though.  .

[HSS 12,013]

57 minutes ago, saintnextlifetime said:

He will get a pizza the action against Brechin though.  .

I heard he's here for four seasons.....

[Soctty 4,252]

8 hours ago, Herbie said:

Think Livvy was a massive wake up call and Donati is exactly what we need against the likes of them and Dumbarton. Short term contract, fight like hell and take some yellow cards. Nothing lost. We've been lacking a bit of aggression and I personally think he fits the bill. Good signing.

Got a feeling Donati could end up being here beyond the end of the season in some capacity.

Very good signing though, even in the short term.

[saintnextlifetime 5,764]

1 hour ago, HSS said:

I heard he's here for four seasons.....

You'll make a pesto of yourself.  .☺

[RichardBuddie 431]

You'll make a pesto of yourself.  .

He just couldn’t passata the chance to come here and get a winners medal.

[The Original 59er 1,023]

12 hours ago, Drew said:

Correct.

Tommy Turner and Andy Millen were on the mature side and had no pace to speak of, but they were both key players in successful St Mirren teams.

I can't see why this guy can't do us a turn.

Completely agree 

[Lord Pityme 6,723]

Cant wait to see Donati chiant-ing up and down the pitch, spraying pass-atas around, and being Peppe-red to grind out performances. Have to say parmigiana of me feels he may be a bit mature, but i dont like to minestrone my words.

Theres a pizza me hopes he doesnt get unduly stressed and feel the need to cover himself in tomato sauce, mozzarella, onions, pepperoni and ham.... i dont think topping himself would help?