antrin Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 I’ve always been an advocate of young Buddies being chucked in at the deep end, but I wonder a little about the suggestion of it specifically being in the mid-field positions. To me, that makes sense only in that McPherson and Erhahon are over the hill, already... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 48 minutes ago, Mainstand Sweary Mob said: 10 hours ago, djchapsticks said: I must admit, I'm shocked that we haven't so much as given the young lads on the bench any game time at all this season. We aren't exactly chasing games habitually so it's time to give them a bit of a run out and first team minutes. Do you think the focus is securing top 6? Then hopefully it will be to get the young guys game time? The problem there is that when we secure a top 6 finish there's going to be a major push to secure the European slot by finishing 5th. There's never an end to pressure but these kids need to be given a chance at some point otherwise they're going to be released. If 5th place ends up being a lost cause then we definitely have no excuse for throwing them in to see how they handle it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainstand Sweary Mob Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 The problem there is that when we secure a top 6 finish there's going to be a major push to secure the European slot by finishing 5th. There's never an end to pressure but these kids need to be given a chance at some point otherwise they're going to be released. If 5th place ends up being a lost cause then we definitely have no excuse for throwing them in to see how they handle it.I see your point. I was thinking out loud more than anything. It really has messed up development and rehabilitation with no reserve/bounce/youth games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portmahomack saint Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 3 hours ago, oaksoft said: The problem there is that when we secure a top 6 finish there's going to be a major push to secure the European slot by finishing 5th. There's never an end to pressure but these kids need to be given a chance at some point otherwise they're going to be released. If 5th place ends up being a lost cause then we definitely have no excuse for throwing them in to see how they handle it. I'm sure the previous board had sleepless nights with the thought of European football and the money that would be lost in such a venture... probably hence the reason they budgeted for 11th place every year... the last person that came close was wee Danny who was then shipped out the door 😂 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPAFKA Jersey 2 Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 21 hours ago, portmahomack saint said: I'm sure the previous board had sleepless nights with the thought of European football and the money that would be lost in such a venture... probably hence the reason they budgeted for 11th place every year... the last person that came close was wee Danny who was then shipped out the door 😂 Doesn’t European football pretty much pay for itself these days with the prize money even if you get punted out in the early rounds? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portmahomack saint Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 12 hours ago, TPAFKA Jersey 2 said: Doesn’t European football pretty much pay for itself these days with the prize money even if you get punted out in the early rounds? Not sure what the cash situation is now, but it wasn't too long ago Scottish clubs outside the 2 arse cheeks claimed after playing in one or two ties that European football cost their clubs money, remember one club saying 8K a tie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint in exile Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 12 hours ago, portmahomack saint said: Not sure what the cash situation is now, but it wasn't too long ago Scottish clubs outside the 2 arse cheeks claimed after playing in one or two ties that European football cost their clubs money, remember one club saying 8K a tie They reckon Dundalk made around €8 million from their run a few years back. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss_Saint Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 The money available for a Europe run has changed alot over the years and its now well worth it if you can get one going. Of course the real value is in reaching the group stage https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/stakeholders/news/0253-0f8e6d83afa2-0904576faee6-1000--2019-20-uefa-club-competitions-revenue-distribution-system/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portmahomack saint Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 25 minutes ago, Swiss_Saint said: The money available for a Europe run has changed alot over the years and its now well worth it if you can get one going. Of course the real value is in reaching the group stage https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/stakeholders/news/0253-0f8e6d83afa2-0904576faee6-1000--2019-20-uefa-club-competitions-revenue-distribution-system/ Yes looks like having quickly read that, it will be beneficial to a club of our size to qualify now, and rightly so. onwards and upwards 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 Marcus Fraser and Jamie McGrath have been offered extended contracts.. Jamie McGrath and Marcus Fraser St Mirren contract latest as club step up talks - Daily Record 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luther G. Presley Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 Hopefully the club are talking to Conor McCarthy too, player of the year this season for me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Luther G. Presley said: Hopefully the club are talking to Conor McCarthy too, player of the year this season for me. Alnwick for me, closely followed by McCarthy and Fraser. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Interesting that Obika is saying today that there have been no talks with the club yet about staying. You have to suspect that he might be coming to the end of his time here if that's the case. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scam75 Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 I like Jon, and he's done well for us. Does a lot of things very well, but for a number 9 he is powder puff with both feet. If someone could explain "putting the laces through it" to him, and it worked, he'd be a huge asset.I think Brophy coming was a signal of intent. In Dennis and Brophy we have 2 forwards who can smash a ball goalwards. Having said that, especially with Dennis's and Brophy's injury records. I'd happily keep Jon and play him alongside whichever of the other two was fit. I don't think the big man would be hard to deal with for a one year extension. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munoz Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Obika is still the best forward we have. More than worth an extension. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbriansaint72 Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) I think a lot rests on tomorrow's result as to who gets a contract extension and who doesn't. JG doesn't seem to be a 'sentiment' manager and if we don't manage tomorrow then some will go and others brought in that will push the club higher. Edited March 19, 2021 by Cumbriansaint72 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Cumbriansaint72 said: I think a lot rests on tomorrow's result as to who gets a contract extension and who doesn't. JG doesn't seem to be a 'sentiment' manager and if we don't manage tomorrow then some will go and others brought in that will push the club higher. We will win tomorrow. We have to. Onwards and upwards. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munoz Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Get intae thum. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munoz Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 https://www.stmirren.com/all-news/3937-dylan-reid-agrees-contract-extension 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, munoz said: https://www.stmirren.com/all-news/3937-dylan-reid-agrees-contract-extension Already reported in the Dylan Reid thread. Good news !!! 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munoz Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 40 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Already reported in the Dylan Reid thread. Good news !!! 😁 But, it is a contract- the first in a while 👍🇾🇪🤛 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 5 hours ago, munoz said: Obika is still the best forward we have. More than worth an extension. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windae cleaner Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 12 hours ago, oaksoft said: Interesting that Obika is saying today that there have been no talks with the club yet about staying. You have to suspect that he might be coming to the end of his time here if that's the case. He hasn't scored in a while A couple of goals today would be a changer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, windae cleaner said: He hasn't scored in a while A couple of goals today would be a changer It's the old "will we replace him with someone better" conundrum - at 30 I think he's worth a new year deal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Bud the Baker said: It's the old "will we replace him with someone better" conundrum - at 30 I think he's worth a new year deal. Not for me. I don't get those who think he brings enough to the table. He doesn't do enough of the dirty part of the game to get a pass on not scoring enough for a number 9. There are plenty of non scoring strikers who would put in a shift and hold the ball up better. Edited March 20, 2021 by stlucifer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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