Desperately Seeking Susans Posted June 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 17 minutes ago, E=Mc2 said: Get thee to a nunnery. Just back fae wan - the masochist that I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood buddie Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 I don't think AS would be splashing out so much cash unless he had faith in the guy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyg Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 56 minutes ago, lenziebud said: . If anyone of note was after him in England he wouldn't be at St Mirren. Spoke to a Boro fan yesterday , he's seen Heaton play and was raving about him , he had a deal on the table to be part of their U23s but this guy says he's made the right move as young guys don't get a proper chance there anymore. I'm happy so far , need experience next ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Pleasantly surprised how matters are unfolding. Kudos to Mr Stubbs. A few experienced players blended with some youngsters and we'll be in our strongest position for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo_smfc Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 I've watched a few episodes in the past of the V9 academy that had a documentary on Sky 1. It's a really good set-up. It's great that Stubbs had involvement as a coach at this academy as it has not only gave him first-hand view of these players, it has also opened up his network of contacts down south for tapping out the best players who we would have more chance of signing, but maybe never had visibility of before. Heaton apparently had an offer on the table with a better salary at Middlesbrough, with other clubs at that level interested, though has opted for a better chance of first team football here. He could have a similar impact financially, if not better than Jack Henrys move from Dundee to Celtic. Before jumping on the 'not good enough ship', you only have to look at the career path of the guy who set up the V9 academy to see that their is talent in the lower leagues and its all about getting opportunities at the right time. I am looking forward to seeing who else is in the pipeline. I am pretty sure there is more experience to be added to the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 He’s a midfielder btw. [emoji106] He’s now a striker [emoji106] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 36 minutes ago, FTOF said: Pleasantly surprised how matters are unfolding. Kudos to Mr Stubbs. A few experienced players blended with some youngsters and we'll be in our strongest position for years. This is it. Supporters have been clamouring for years for us to step away from signing the same old names and faces from the same clubs and actually scout the English Lower Leagues seeing the success its previously brought clubs like Motherwell and Inverness to name just a couple. We finally do so and I understand why some are panicking, but let's be honest, every signing at our level is a risk. Even seemingly established guys like Harkins and Imrie turned out to be dogshit so why not try our arm with a couple of these lads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mc Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Biggest fee paid in 25 years for a player from National League South. Do me a favour. Absolutely staggering gamble. If anyone of note was after him in England he wouldn't be at St Mirren. A striker from Truro for the Premiership in Scotland who comes from part time football, got to be making it up. I wasn't fussed about Reilly moving on, I am now ! Both these signings make me really worried and anyone who isn't is kidding themselves. Hope to be totally wrong but not looking good IMO. How much? Peterborough paid an undisclosed fee reputed to be over £100K for a player in my local National League South team. Stubbs recruitment record was very highly regarded by Hibs supporters so reasons to be optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munoz Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, David Mc said: How much? Peterborough paid an undisclosed fee reputed to be over £100K for a player in my local National League South team. Stubbs recruitment record was very highly regarded by Hibs supporters so reasons to be optimistic. I think he meant our biggest fee paid for 25 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 7 hours ago, nedflanders123 said: Maybe we wait and see how good these new guys are before dismissing or writing them off outright. AS has watched these guys and cannot believe he would fritter away a transfer fee. No guarantees but they will get my full backing. There will be further players coming in so let's judge them as they perform. 100% correct, Think there are dark memories hanging over some fans from the Craig fiasco that live on. The videos of Cody are impressive the lad looks very composed. One of the tackles has an opposition player through on goal Cody from a difficult angle wins the ball he looks class from what I seen. Darlington fans love him don't write anything bad about him. So who is next in today ? Being reported that we are seeking for the Greek club to free Stokes from his contract if Stubbs can manage him it would be a fantastic signing. That would be five players in leaving space for two to three more probably from Evertons under 23's given what Stubbs has said , very exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedflanders123 Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 34 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: This is it. Supporters have been clamouring for years for us to step away from signing the same old names and faces from the same clubs and actually scout the English Lower Leagues seeing the success its previously brought clubs like Motherwell and Inverness to name just a couple. We finally do so and I understand why some are panicking, but let's be honest, every signing at our level is a risk. Even seemingly established guys like Harkins and Imrie turned out to be dogshit so why not try our arm with a couple of these lads? Ryan Hardie just never clicked yet a number of clubs are desperate to get him. No doubt the ability of the manager can improve a player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 24 minutes ago, Isle Of Bute Saint said: 100% correct, Think there are dark memories hanging over some fans from the Craig fiasco that live on. The videos of Cody are impressive the lad looks very composed. One of the tackles has an opposition player through on goal Cody from a difficult angle wins the ball he looks class from what I seen. Darlington fans love him don't write anything bad about him. So who is next in today ? Being reported that we are seeking for the Greek club to free Stokes from his contract if Stubbs can manage him it would be a fantastic signing. That would be five players in leaving space for two to three more probably from Evertons under 23's given what Stubbs has said , very exciting. It sounds like the Greeks already want rid of Stokes as they have stated as much though he does have about 18 months left on his contract . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 100% correct, Think there are dark memories hanging over some fans from the Craig fiasco that live on. The videos of Cody are impressive the lad looks very composed. One of the tackles has an opposition player through on goal Cody from a difficult angle wins the ball he looks class from what I seen. Darlington fans love him don't write anything bad about him. So who is next in today ? Being reported that we are seeking for the Greek club to free Stokes from his contract if Stubbs can manage him it would be a fantastic signing. That would be five players in leaving space for two to three more probably from Evertons under 23's given what Stubbs has said , very exciting. Who are the 5 then??? Kellerman, Heaton,Cooke ????? & Stokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyM Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 11 minutes ago, Ronnie said: 45 minutes ago, Isle Of Bute Saint said: 100% correct, Think there are dark memories hanging over some fans from the Craig fiasco that live on. The videos of Cody are impressive the lad looks very composed. One of the tackles has an opposition player through on goal Cody from a difficult angle wins the ball he looks class from what I seen. Darlington fans love him don't write anything bad about him. So who is next in today ? Being reported that we are seeking for the Greek club to free Stokes from his contract if Stubbs can manage him it would be a fantastic signing. That would be five players in leaving space for two to three more probably from Evertons under 23's given what Stubbs has said , very exciting. Who are the 5 then??? Kellerman, Heaton,Cooke ????? & Stokes. McGinn (P)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) 58 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: This is it. Supporters have been clamouring for years for us to step away from signing the same old names and faces from the same clubs and actually scout the English Lower Leagues seeing the success its previously brought clubs like Motherwell and Inverness to name just a couple. We finally do so and I understand why some are panicking, but let's be honest, every signing at our level is a risk. Even seemingly established guys like Harkins and Imrie turned out to be dogshit so why not try our arm with a couple of these lads? Some players just didn't fit at our Club which may have been something to do with the manager at that time. In the case of Dougie Imrie , I think he was brought in to replace a McGowan who ended up staying with us at that time . There were guys like Wyness who seemed good at other clubs , were shit here and then when you speak to fans at other clubs he was with , they never rated him either . Ross was different because he seemed to be able to improve most of our players and he could also sell the dream to guys like Cammy . Despite the fact l worked with a guy from Merseyside for 5yrs , I find it difficult to understand Stubbs accent but I have no doubt the guy can make a decent signing and knows what he is doing . He has been asked to emulate Stevie Clarke and I do think Stubbs has that capability. . Edited June 22, 2018 by saintnextlifetime edited by Tom for grammar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 I mind we signed James Marwood from English non league.We were down in the north east playing Whitley Bay in a preseason friendly and a group of Gateshead fans had came to watch in their colours. Got talking to them and they told us that they had came to say goodbye to James Marwood. Said he was a fantastic player who had been great for them and they had no doubt he would be great for us. He had just finished the season as their top scorer and was seen as one of the best players in the English non league.Left that game thinking we had picked up a right gem. Let’s hope these guys - who have been less successful in English non league than Marwood had been - are more successful with us than he was.Wouldn’t be hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyg Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Just seen a tweet from an English journo suggesting Jeff King (22) of Bolton will be the next signing , been on loan at FC United of Manchester ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 29 minutes ago, Ronnie said: 1 hour ago, Isle Of Bute Saint said: 100% correct, Think there are dark memories hanging over some fans from the Craig fiasco that live on. The videos of Cody are impressive the lad looks very composed. One of the tackles has an opposition player through on goal Cody from a difficult angle wins the ball he looks class from what I seen. Darlington fans love him don't write anything bad about him. So who is next in today ? Being reported that we are seeking for the Greek club to free Stokes from his contract if Stubbs can manage him it would be a fantastic signing. That would be five players in leaving space for two to three more probably from Evertons under 23's given what Stubbs has said , very exciting. Who are the 5 then??? Kellerman, Heaton,Cooke ????? & Stokes. McGinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam M Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Jeff King from Bolton the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 11 minutes ago, billyg said: Just seen a tweet from an English journo suggesting Jeff King (22) of Bolton will be the next signing , been on loan at FC United of Manchester ! Looks like another good prospect midfielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyg Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Isle Of Bute Saint said: Looks like another good prospect midfielder. Lets hope he's decent, but I hope its the last of the young , inexperienced guys Ian. He's another who has played most of his career at U23 level without really cracking the first team ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintargyll Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, billyg said: Lets hope he's decent, but I hope its the last of the young , inexperienced guys Ian. He's another who has played most of his career at U23 level without really cracking the first team ! AS said he wanted to build a squad to challenge for places every week but your right 1 or 2 experienced guys would be good although,it is building up nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Monkey Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 21 minutes ago, TopCat said: I mind we signed James Marwood from English non league. We were down in the north east playing Whitley Bay in a preseason friendly and a group of Gateshead fans had came to watch in their colours. Got talking to them and they told us that they had came to say goodbye to James Marwood. Said he was a fantastic player who had been great for them and they had no doubt he would be great for us. He had just finished the season as their top scorer and was seen as one of the best players in the English non league. Left that game thinking we had picked up a right gem. Let’s hope these guys - who have been less successful in English non league than Marwood had been - are more successful with us than he was. Wouldn’t be hard! That game, though! Remember how good Greg Wylde and Callum Ball looked, too? The sun was belting down, we were winning 10-0, and I was convinced everything was going to be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 38 minutes ago, billyg said: Lets hope he's decent, but I hope its the last of the young , inexperienced guys Ian. He's another who has played most of his career at U23 level without really cracking the first team ! My thoughts precisely. Hope for some experienced guys in now. Interesting to note that all our signings from down south are 6 foot plus. I know Jack had mentioned that was something we needed to improve on, the size of the team. Seems Stubbs agrees, and hopefully we'll be more adept at set pieces next season, which could be crucial for us in tight games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 41 minutes ago, billyg said: Lets hope he's decent, but I hope its the last of the young , inexperienced guys Ian. He's another who has played most of his career at U23 level without really cracking the first team ! Agree Billy we need experience in now that knows the premiership , 6 to 7 players were coming in that does not look too good if boys from Everton are coming up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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