Mainstand Sweary Mob Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 With covid and the current state of things, is the free agent pool full of decent players available that we can tap into? Did the emergency loan of the keeper scupper finances as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Get it here folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 9 minutes ago, FTOF said: Get it here folks! I hope they’re fully stocked as some posters will be wanting two............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 14 minutes ago, HSS said: I hope they’re fully stocked as some posters will be wanting two............... I honestly hope I need to empty the shop..... Though, I doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Hopefully we'll catch a break with the upcoming LC games being against lower division opposition playing their first competitive matches . We only had 4 subs listed for the Aberdeen game. We've added one development player, a LB who we're hoping will be ready for the next league game, possibly a couple of signings from the out-of-contract market and that just leaves the return of the Flynn - no humble pie from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 On 10/6/2020 at 10:09 PM, Bud the Baker said: Hopefully we'll catch a break with the upcoming LC games being against lower division opposition playing their first competitive matches . We only had 4 subs listed for the Aberdeen game. We've added one development player, a LB who we're hoping will be ready for the next league game, possibly a couple of signings from the out-of-contract market and that just leaves the return of the Flynn - no humble pie from me. We didn't list our full compliment of 9 subs yesterday again, JG seems unable/unwilling to fill the bench with young players with only Lewis Jamieson (18) getting on the pitch recently - I realize there might be a financial aspect to this. Most of the players who have made it to our first team from the likes of McGinn J., McLean to players who've made a lesser impact like Naismith, Baird had featured aged 18 - are the current crop really so far short of our current first team (especially given it's mediocre form) that they aren't even worth that spot on the bench? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleySaint Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 Are we not restricted by testing rules to only include those termed as being part of the 'first team squad'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, StanleySaint said: Are we not restricted by testing rules to only include those termed as being part of the 'first team squad'? Perhaps, hadn't really thought of that - do they mingle? Same question anyway, are none of them close enough to the first team to warrant the extra expense? Where does Finlayson fit into the picture then as I'm sure the OS said that he was signed as a bridge between the first team and development squad? Edited October 11, 2020 by Bud the Baker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleySaint Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 Don't really know, you would expect the two signings would be eligible for the first team squad as that is where we are lacking in cover but who knows at the minute, if there is an overarching plan it is hard to see currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbar_bud Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 If a player isn’t in ‘the bubble’ (subject to all the testing etc) then they can’t be included in the match day squad hence why we couldn’t pick a 16/17/18 year old keeper to play against Hibs if we didn’t sign anyone.That’s my understanding anyway and if true they probably want to keep the bubble as small as possible to reduce testing costs/ potential for infection etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 We didn't list our full compliment of 9 subs yesterday again, JG seems unable/unwilling to fill the bench with young players with only Lewis Jamieson (18) getting on the pitch recently - I realize there might be a financial aspect to this. Most of the players who have made it to our first team from the likes of McGinn J., McLean to players who've made a lesser impact like Naismith, Baird had featured aged 18 - are the current crop really so far short of our current first team (especially given it's mediocre form) that they aren't even worth that spot on the bench?Academy players are not being tested so cannot fill the bench. Only the first team squad can. The Academy is also light in some positions just now and some are out on loan. No point in signing/promoting more players when there is no league to play in.The Academy players that were promoted to the first team squad have mostly been sent out on loan for now. Once all the injuries clear up the bench should be full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 No out-of-contact arrivals since the window closed - looks like we'll be going through to January with the present lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 No out-of-contact arrivals since the window closed - looks like we'll be going through to January with the present lot.To be fair, even if we had any targets, the last few weeks would have made it very difficult to sign anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 Just now, FTOF said: 11 minutes ago, Bud the Baker said: No out-of-contact arrivals since the window closed - looks like we'll be going through to January with the present lot. To be fair, even if we had any targets, the last few weeks would have made it very difficult to sign anyone. Yeah that's what I thought, why bring in someone who might be short of match fitness & unfamiliar to the rest of the squad just to play a coupla games understrength - maybe we're just giving it a week or so before we do bring someone just to be diplomatic or then again maybe not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 Yeah that's what I thought, why bring in someone who might be short of match fitness & unfamiliar to the rest of the squad just to play a coupla games understrength - maybe we're just giving it a week or so before we do bring someone just to be diplomatic or then again maybe not...I see a speculated target has signed for another club.Was after we signed another left back.BBC News - Junior Brown: Scunthorpe United snap up free agent after last season's loan spellhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54592173 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldorf34 Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Bud the Baker said: No out-of-contact arrivals since the window closed - looks like we'll be going through to January with the present lot. And nobody coming for any of our lot ,could not give them away ,worst squad in our history. we have sold all the crown jewels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, waldorf34 said: And nobody coming for any of our lot ,could not give them away ,worst squad in our history. we have sold all the crown jewels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 hour ago, waldorf34 said: And nobody coming for any of our lot ,could not give them away ,worst squad in our history. we have sold all the crown jewels. With the size of our squad it would be complete stupidity to try and offload anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munoz Posted October 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 2 hours ago, waldorf34 said: And nobody coming for any of our lot ,could not give them away ,worst squad in our history. we have sold all the crown jewels. Worst squad in our history? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Saints Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 And nobody coming for any of our lot ,could not give them away ,worst squad in our history. we have sold all the crown jewels.Didn't the 90s exist or are you too young ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 20 minutes ago, munoz said: Worst squad in our history? He's been around a very long time. Memory a bit ropy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldo_j Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 2 hours ago, waldorf34 said: And nobody coming for any of our lot ,could not give them away ,worst squad in our history. we have sold all the crown jewels. Not even close. Did Covid close down your amateur dramatics society? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 On 10/28/2020 at 2:24 PM, FTOF said: On 10/28/2020 at 2:13 PM, Bud the Baker said: No out-of-contact arrivals since the window closed - looks like we'll be going through to January with the present lot. To be fair, even if we had any targets, the last few weeks would have made it very difficult to sign anyone. Why?? Other teams managed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 34 minutes ago, Yflab said: Have you been living in a cave the last few weeks? We have been hit hard by COVID-19 which is what @FTOF was referring to. I dont watch news or read newspapers. I take no notice or know what is happening with covid. At end of day players will sign for right price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldo_j Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 6 hours ago, God of war said: Why?? Other teams managed it. Has there been any signings in Scotland post the transfer window closing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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