steelman1991 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Where you hearing that? Nowhere mate, just speculation like everyone else. To me seems likely having seen him in his cameo appearances and on Tuesday, he looks to have little left to offer, particularly at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Nowhere mate, just speculation like everyone else. To me seems likely having seen him in his cameo appearances and on Tuesday, he looks to have little left to offer, particularly at this level. Ah right, got you. Yeah, Clarkson is the baffling signing, to be honest, not this Robinson character. Seems the new guy fits a need, Clarkson not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolhandluc Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 For me it was the sideburns Took an extra yard for a winger to get round them. But -Willie McVie- now that was a perm- and nobody danced round the big chap for fear of a wee trip to the Law Willie McVie's still stoatin about Larkhall. I'll ask him if he's up for a game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bop 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. Seems unlikely, McDonald said that was one of the main reasons he wanted to leave Millwall and was happy to join us. He wanted to move back up front IIRC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacol 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. I've reckoned for a while that could be the case,it would make sense and why the club were willing to sign him up quickly at the start of the transfer window. If it is the case I don't think he will be earning much this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWeegieDosser Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Of course if Law gets a taxi he's still gonna be a passenger...At least he would be expected to pay his own fare 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 If we are bringing in new players to replace guys that haven't performed in the opening games, we might need another 8 or 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 I vote that we just keep adding new players until we get it right. A first team squad of around 100 should just about do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWeegieDosser Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 I vote that we just keep adding new players until we get it right. A first team squad of around 100 should just about do it. Maybe Bara is trying to emulate the legend that was Ian St John. If my memory serves me right he commanded a truly massive squad in his spell as boss at FP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 I don't think I've ever seen a reaction to signing a player quite like this, it seems to have just about everyone scratching their heads. If anything, it shows the lack of faith we as a support have in the manager's judgement, even the Baraclough supporters seem a bit perplexed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one m in motherwell Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 As I said in one of the other threads, I wouldn't be surprised if Clarkson was a bit of an insurance signing in the event that McDonald didn't re-sign (similar situation to Kallum Higginbotham and Faddy I suppose), in terms of a more experienced head upfront. Ultimately, as much as this signing appears (more than a bit) random, if he can do a job then I'm all for it. I just hope this doesn't mean that we won't see another centre mid or right back. Unless Pearo's injury is progressing better than expected and the feeling is that another midfielder isn't necessary...I've still got huge concerns about running with an ageing Lasley, an (unfortunately) injury prone Pearo, a relatively untested quantity in Leitch, and the enigma that is Jake Taylor however. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Given the context Robinson's signing is peculiar on a purely bodies in basis. Having said that if he's better than what we have (watching his highlights reel he seems to offer something we don't have at the moment) & we're within budget then I'd rather have him in now than get 2 months down the line after the window closes & realise we could have used another striker. Haven't seen his interview but if Bara's said there will be 'others' in as has been mentioned then surely a CM will be one. Also, I noticed on Robinson's Transfermrkt profile that he can play wide, I wonder if that's an option http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/theo-robinson/profil/spieler/39514 It was reported yesterday that Fletcher was back in contention so his injury doesn't seem a plausible explanation. I'm inclined to agree with others that it doesn't bode particularly well for Clarkson. Edit to add: If he's only signed to the end of the season initially then as long as we're not paying him a fortune then it's a fairly low risk acquisition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Surprised we have another striker but his record is good so give the guy a chance, yes we need other positions covered but let's see what happens. I remember at end of last season people were questioning why pearo got 2yr deal, now he is reason we are struggling!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEWELL Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Yep a first team squad of about 100 with no Clarkson and no Josh Law in it should just about keep us out the bottom 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermarv Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Look he seems a decent player nobody really knows what he is like so as long as he plays well and scores goals then I'm fine with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 If he can play wide then I can see why we brought him in, cover for the forwards while fletcher is out and while skippy covers in midfield, and since our game is based around the wingers (and we know Lionel and Marv will blow hot and cold) he can provide competition there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianc Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Maybe just may be there is a cunning plan here. Be much more than just interested in the Killie game now. I'm just away to change my scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argyllwell Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Alan Burrows on twitter saying that there will be at least one more signing -more probably two. Interesting times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergi4 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Look he seems a decent player nobody really knows what he is like so as long as he plays well and scores goals then I'm fine with itI don't think anyone is digging at Theo; his strike rate and promise of pace are very welcome.From my perspective, the club have brought other players much earlier, such as Clarkson, who based on what most have seen so far is not likely to get much gametime and while we don't know the commercials of his deal, it's probably not too unfair to say it would be better having 1 of the wages deployed in the weaker areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWeegieDosser Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Transfer strategy To acquire players on deals long enough to allow them to be sold at a profit as their values increase- earning vast transfer fees from the ones who turn out to be Gareth Bale-esque talent. But we need to reduce the odds - by having lots of players Roughly translates as" if we give enough monkeys a typewriter, surely there's bound to be one Shakespeare..." Is it me or does this sound a tad risky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Transfer strategy has been our big weakness in recent years. If we want to be self financing signing guys like Fletcher, Moult, Kennedy, Marv and Laing is the way forward. Only takes one of them to get sold for a million and it has paid dividends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Dawg Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Welcome Theo,you will get my support whilst wearing Claret and Amber⚽️⚽️⚽️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosshillWell Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 We started last season with both Ramsden and Kerr being available for the right back position, they were released and although Law was playing in midfield, he cemented the right back position later in the season. We now have Law and Reid as the senior pros in this position, with an unproven young player also in contention. I'm still concerned that after five players playing there in a year, we still don't have a solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogsideloyal Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Only takes one of them to get sold for a million and it has paid dividends. If we continue playing the way we've started the season we won't be able to get a 6 figure fee for any of our players. Not that unreal a prospect. And then what? How do we pay back Les Hutchinson? To bring in 'gems' from the lower leagues and try to sell them on isn't a bad idea. But if we bring in too many and start living out with our means (which would appear to be happening) then we are relying on some of them being sold on for big fees. Thats just as risky a strategy as relying on good cup runs and top 6 finishes every year. Which almost seen us go into administration (again). People going on about us needing a new right back or a new centre mid or whatever. The only 2 things we NEED are: 1 - A team which is good enough to comfortably finish 10th or above - which on paper we already have 2 - Not to go into administration again, and be fucked for a generation like Dunfermline or Rangers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellfan1984 Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Does a team need to be doing well to gain decent transfer fees? If so explain how Livingston and Falkirk piss all over our ability to sell well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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