siebsbarmyarmy Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Good stuff. Squad looking almost complete and it's not even July.. Happy days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 the squad is shaping up nicely,hopefully the slighty increased terms offered to hutchy will now be used to bring another couple of players in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Good work keeping him here. His technically ability shone through last season and with a pre-season behind him, he has the ability to kick on and be a key player. Shame it's just a year as I think if he stays fit and focused, he's the type of player you can make money from. Once we get Butke in, we'll be flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Once we get Butke in, we'll be flying. I would google that, but I'm at work. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I was always confident he'd be here next season but I'm a little bit disappointed that it's just a one year deal. Don't see him signing another one but that's in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman1991 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Welcome back Lionel - things really taking shape and early too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Not Lionel Ainsworth, surely? He had 100% definitely signed for an MLS team before the end of the season. I'm seriously starting to wonder if some the posts on here are just made up. Not my 'I saw Frank Lampard in The Rex' post. Since then he's been released by Chelsea.....just sayin'..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Jules Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Delighted Lionel has signed up but i can't help but wonder who the other Scottish teams were who tried to get him and if they were Premier league or Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Pardon my ignorance... What are the finer points of development fees when any of our youth products move on if any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles & Flippers Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I'd just search under Dom Thomas OTF, was a lot of talk about him in that regard. No doubt a fair bit of hearsay and conjecture but you will find one or two who know what they are talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuwell Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Great to hear that he's signed again - I've no doubt some of big Shaun's wages have been spent on him. What we need now - budget allowing - is one or two new players that will allowed SMcC to change our style of play from time to time. At the moment we are the same team as last year and although I think that we have a good squad, I think that it could make it easier for other managers to set up against us as they know how we player last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilian Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Pardon my ignorance... What are the finer points of development fees when any of our youth products move on if any? not sure on an international transfer like Hutch, but pretty sure it ony applies until the end of the season in which their 23rd Birthday occured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Delighted Ainsworth has signed. I don't we can/should bring anyone else in as we are absolutely broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Great to hear that he's signed again - I've no doubt some of big Shaun's wages have been spent on him. What we need now - budget allowing - is one or two new players that will allowed SMcC to change our style of play from time to time. At the moment we are the same team as last year and although I think that we have a good squad, I think that it could make it easier for other managers to set up against us as they know how we player last year. McFadden needs replacing. Despite not meeting expectations last season he contributed significant a to our points tally from Christmas onwards. A forward/winger, particularly in the absence of Moore, and a centre half and we're sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Grew Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Ainsworth one year contract? Any thoughts on why only one year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles & Flippers Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Someone nippy on the other wing to Ainsworth would be a nice addition however I can't help but feel McCall will persevere with ZFA for budget reasons. I also wouldn't mind a midfield that can add cohesion to that part of the park. Individually we have a number of capable players but too often last season our midfield didn't function. I'm still no wiser as to why this was the case. I hope Lawson comes back as a player refreshed and a revelation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles & Flippers Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Ainsworth one year contract? Any thoughts on why only one year? Because if there was a lot of interest from elsewhere as reported, come January he could find himself getting offered a much improved pre-contract salary, no doubt because he'll not come with a transfer fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Made Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Welcome back Lionel and Good Luck to Hutchy, a good servant for the club and he has earned this move. Think it is the step up he needs. Hopefully we get to say farewell to him at Fir Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 McFadden needs replacing. Despite not meeting expectations last season he contributed significant a to our points tally from Christmas onwards. A forward/winger, particularly in the absence of Moore, and a centre half and we're sorted. Not the complete answer, but Thomas and Erwin will hopefully take care of at least part of the forward/winger piece. For centre half, I fully expect Kerr or Ramsden (or even Reid) to fill in there. Be surprised to see a new face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Pangloss Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I'd just search under Dom Thomas OTF, was a lot of talk about him in that regard. No doubt a fair bit of hearsay and conjecture but you will find one or two who know what they are talking about. What is the deal with him? I've never seen so much chat about someone who hasn't had a first team game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 What is the deal with him? I've never seen so much chat about someone who hasn't had a first team game. We didn't play him in the first team, apparently, due the fee we would owe Celtic. However, he is probably the most natural talent in the U20s. JJ says he has "continental feet"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 1402945508[/url]' post='414372']We didn't play him in the first team, apparently, due the fee we would owe Celtic. However, he is probably the most natural talent in the U20s. JJ says he has "continental feet"! Size 42? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Pangloss Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 We didn't play him in the first team, apparently, due the fee we would owe Celtic. However, he is probably the most natural talent in the U20s. JJ says he has "continental feet"! I have a feeling there is absolutely no source for this claim. Could someone provide a source please before I go back to not caring about this situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punk_in_drublic Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I have a feeling there is absolutely no source for this claim. Could someone provide a source please before I go back to not caring about this situation? I'm the source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Pangloss Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I don't care anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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