Maxi Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 At this point I can see McDonald playing even deeper in central midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelman94 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Bizarre signing, makes the signing of Clarkson effectively a waste of wages that could have went to a RB or CM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Said earlier that while the signing would be welcome in isolation, it sets off a few alarm bells: 1. Bringing in 4 strikers during the summer, all boxes should have been ticked. Does the manager have an eye for a player? 2. Are we overspending? Good luck to the new boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welldaft Mk1 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Clarkson was / is a strange one. An ex player that we all have an affinity with, but based on midweek he is out of his depth at this level. He looked unfit and added nothing to the game. I suspect this chap will mean we will likely not see Clarky in 1st team again, even this early on in the season. Wonder if they may try to move him on. I like Moult and Fletcher looked OK in his brief start to the season. If the guy comes in and bangs in the goals - then great, but like others I feel our need is greater in midfield and right back.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebsbarmyarmy Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 When you think about this year so far in two games, Hearts away and St Johnstone away (??) Barraclough has put Marvin up top and through the middle. Clearly he thinks that we are lacking that bit of pace to come of the bench or start up top. I'm just confused as too who the main strikers/pecking order is going to be..... apart from Clarkson who I think will be number 5 in the list. This guy is still young, has scored goals at every club he has been at and has played for some decent clubs at decent levels, lets give him a chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Bizarre signing, makes the signing of Clarkson effectively a waste of wages that could have went to a RB or CM We don't need a right back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Straight into the starting eleven for tomorrow’s game against Kilmarnock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Let's go 4-2-4 Ripley Watt McManus Laing Hammell Ainsworth Johnson Fletcher Moult Robinson McDonald They won't be expecting that line-up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 It's possible Clarkson is on a pay as you play type deal. Given his injury issues and us getting our fingers burned with McFadden it would be the wise move. If Robinson is better than what we've got then I'm glad to have him on board. Aberdeen moved up a level when they brought in Rooney, Dundee Utd have went from possible relegation battle to likely top six just by adding McKay. Having a goal scorer is vital and too important to wait and see if guys are good enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 better ask weeyin if hes allowed to start tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianc Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Barraclough did say there would be "others" to come. So not just the new guy. Maybe's he's seen an error in his acquisitions and is going to pick up 2 discard 1. Who that may be no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 better ask weeyin if hes allowed to start tomorrow Depends if he's fit or not. Fletcher and Moult are still coming up to speed after a pre-season. However, it's a lot easier to come straight in as a striker than it is central midfield. It doesn't make me happy I was right about Talyor, though. It just make me right 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmac Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Bizarre. I thought we were streamlining the squad this season however we now have 5 strikers (assuming fletcher isn't crocked). Clarkson is now looking like we will be carrying a wage - like last seasons squad. What the hell is the point? McDonald should be playing further up top as he isn't being utilised properly atm. We are in glaring need of a central midfielder and a right back (we have 3 of them too - 2 of them are shite). Utterly bizarre. Unless we are setting up to play 4-2-4 of course and I will eat my words. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Reading about the new players history on the official site, there's no denying that he has scored goals with every club he's been at and they are all much bigger clubs than us. But if Barraclough felt we needed pace up front, and why wouldn't you want that, signing 4 strikers in the summer, none of whom are lightening quick, seems excessive. McDonald(for the quality and proven experience) Robinson (for the pace) and Moult OR Fletcher (to supplement) would've been sufficient surely?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianc Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Unless Fletcher was lying to us in the pre Aberdeen interview in the Centenary then he certainly will not be out long term. He definitely said 3 to 4 weeks ankle knock, had worse, wasn't even limping slightly. I'm more of the view maybe Clarkson away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Reading about the new players history on the official site, there's no denying that he has scored goals with every club he's been at and they are all much bigger clubs than us. So makes you wonder then, why is he here and how did we manage to get him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 If Baraclough keen to play McDonald deeper (or maybe Skippy himself wants that), then that gives us 4 strikers. Which really isn't a huge number as I don't think we have anyone in te U20s close to stepping up. 2 starters and 2 cover. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 So makes you wonder then, why is he here and how did we manage to get him? Good point. Seems like a bit of a coup in the face of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergi4 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Our transfer strategy out the window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman1991 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Clarky and MFC agree mutual cancellation of contract?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 As others have said, on the face of it an odd signing when we already have 4 strikers. Maybe we're missing something here? Surely central midfield is more of a priority? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWeegieDosser Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 A plethora of strikers, curious imbalance of assets isn't it? I would hazard a guess that Fletcher is out for the foreseeable, or he's been sleeping with the physios wife( copyright Tommy Docherty Man Utd 1976) and Clarky may have to work his socks of to even get to warm the bench. I would leave Big Marv out, patchy would be a flattering description of his new season form , no room for passengers in our current position . Speaking of which"Taxi for Law, please" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Clarky and MFC agree mutual cancellation of contract?????? Where you hearing that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Our transfer strategy out the window?To an extent, I agree. My first thought was that I thought we were looking for young guys with potential for a transfer fee later on? On the other hand, we do have three or four players over 30. And a few in their early 20s. We don't have many players in their prime (24-29) and those we do have aren't that experienced (thinking Law, Johnson). Therefore you could argue we have a squad of players that either have potential or their best days are behind them. Maybe we need a couple of players to do a job here and now...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 A plethora of strikers, curious imbalance of assets isn't it? I would hazard a guess that Fletcher is out for the foreseeable, or he's been sleeping with the physios wife( copyright Tommy Docherty Man Utd 1976) and Clarky may have to work his socks of to even get to warm the bench. I would leave Big Marv out, patchy would be a flattering description of his new season form , no room for passengers in our current position . Speaking of which"Taxi for Law, please" Of course if Law gets a taxi he's still gonna be a passenger... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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