dinnae-punt-it Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/14/2018 at 6:09 PM, Bart Verheul said: Robbo saying we are 99.9% certain to sign a creative midfielder. Also says he has real stature, so fingers crossed its not ali crawford and is more like bigi on steroids. Expand ‘Stature’ has two meanings: 1. A person’snatural height. 2. Importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement. Knowing SR, it probably means the former, however I’d say Ali Crawford could fit into the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 6:34 AM, dinnae-punt-it said: ‘Stature’ has two meanings: 1. A person’snatural height. 2. Importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement. Knowing SR, it probably means the former, however I’d say Ali Crawford could fit into the latter. Expand In fairness I don’t think you could listen to many of the qualities Robinson is describing and draw Ali Crawford as a conclusion in terms of the player he’s talking about. Aside from the “stature” comment he talks about the player being able to get about the park, offers a bit of composure and creativity and give us a bit of ownership of the ball. I’m paraphrasing there but IIRC that was the gist. For me, that’s not an attacking midfielder or #10 like Crawford he’s talking about. That’s a central midfielder, a more deep lying or box to box type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinnae-punt-it Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 6:50 AM, capt_oats said: In fairness I don’t think you could listen to many of the qualities Robinson is describing and draw Ali Crawford as a conclusion in terms of the player he’s talking about. Aside from the “stature” comment he talks about the player being able to get about the park, offers a bit of composure and creativity and give us a bit of ownership of the ball. I’m paraphrasing there but IIRC that was the gist. For me, that’s not an attacking midfielder or #10 like Crawford he’s talking about. That’s a central midfielder, a more deep lying or box to box type. Expand Fair enough, your probably right, but Ali Crawford on form is very good at retaining the ball. I’ve not watched him closely enough to judge him on getting about the Park. As I said, I fully expect a 6 foot plus player to come in, and as you say, be a box to box or quarterback type player. Makes you wonder how SR is going to fit all his midfielders in. It definitely suggests that one or two may be shipped out. The big question is, will Carl McHugh keep getting picked regardless of form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gullane Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 SR's statement of the creative midfielder's signing being 99.9% done suggests to me it's not Crawford. With Blackpool rumoured to be interested already, I think Crawford will still be considering his options - and ambitions. Another media story I don't see happening anymore is Kenny Miller. With the signing of Johnson, and SR stating he is interested in a winger/striker, I don't see where Miller fits in the team. Also Aberdeen and His are likely to offer higher wages. Livingston could add in a manager's salary too. For me, I'm anticipating two more unknowns to the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 6:57 AM, dinnae-punt-it said: Fair enough, your probably right, but Ali Crawford on form is very good at retaining the ball. I’ve not watched him closely enough to judge him on getting about the Park. As I said, I fully expect a 6 foot plus player to come in, and as you say, be a box to box or quarterback type player. Makes you wonder how SR is going to fit all his midfielders in. It definitely suggests that one or two may be shipped out. The big question is, will Carl McHugh keep getting picked regardless of form. Expand Funny you say that as on reflection the player Robinson seems to be describing sounds like McHugh’s role in the side. Just picking a name who’s supposedly available it sounds more like an ICT era Greg Tansey-type than an Ali Crawford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellowell Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 I agree I thought of Tansey immediately after hearing interview ,as Crawford not got a presence imo ,but could be English based player so could be anybody I suppose hopefully find out today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yodo Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Big guy from Patrick that we chased a couple of seasons ago Osman I think it is ,could it be him I wonder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 My first reaction on hearing Robinson's description of the midfielder we're after was 'Bye Bigi'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 8:33 AM, Yodo said: Big guy from Patrick that we chased a couple of seasons ago Osman I think it is ,could it be him I wonder Expand He was supposed to be pretty poor for Thistle last season although I don't think he was helped by injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 9:25 AM, daver said: He was supposed to be pretty poor for Thistle last season although I don't think he was helped by injuries. Expand Pretty much. By all accounts he just downed tools and spent most of his time cutting about with the Pogbas and trying to punt his fashion line. Most Thistle fans were happy to see him chased. Also, he doesn’t really fit the ‘adds creativity’ side of the profile Robinson is talking up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 12:02 AM, steelboy said: #herbal life Expand Thinking too small. Get some Russian lads in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 8:58 AM, MelvinBragg said: My first reaction on hearing Robinson's description of the midfielder we're after was 'Bye Bigi'... Expand Alternatively, it might be "good news Bigi, we're going to play football through the middle this season instead of making you watch the ball fly over your head". Unlikely, I know, but Bowman getting a new contract was unlikely at the start of last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkyred Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 8:33 AM, Yodo said: Big guy from Patrick that we chased a couple of seasons ago Osman I think it is ,could it be him I wonder Expand God I hope not, saw him a few times last season and he was woeful. Can’t see that myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprawell Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Forward thinking wide player...Let's just say Danny Johnson will have to get D.Johnson on the back of his strip next season... Loan deal....for a certain someone in the works...think Cammy Bell's worst nightmare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 2:21 PM, Suprawell said: Forward thinking wide player...Let's just say Danny Johnson will have to get D.Johnson on the back of his strip next season... Loan deal....for a certain someone in the works...think Cammy Bell's worst nightmare Expand See if you're at it, I'm going to shite in your bovril every game of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSmith Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Pretty sure Birmingham were meant to be in for Marvin Johnson so I’d really doubt he’d be back to us on loan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Given the comments from Robinson and Craigan after he left (saying he downed tools and calling him unprofessional on national TV), either there's no chance, or he is grovelling on his knees all the way up to Fir Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yassin Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Best pair of legs in the game though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinnae-punt-it Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 It’s just a left field guess, but I wonder if the creative midfielder we are signing is Charlie Carter from Woking in the National League. Young, two footed, goal scoring midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 On 6/16/2018 at 2:09 PM, dinnae-punt-it said: It’s just a left field guess, but I wonder if the creative midfielder we are signing is Charlie Carter from Woking in the National League. Young, two footed, goal scoring midfielder. Expand Will depend on what Robinson meant by a player of stature... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermarv Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 On 6/16/2018 at 2:09 PM, dinnae-punt-it said: It’s just a left field guess, but I wonder if the creative midfielder we are signing is Charlie Carter from Woking in the National League. Young, two footed, goal scoring midfielder. Expand Seems semi-tall which may link to the stature part, who knows hope whoever it is is a good solid player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinnae-punt-it Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 On 6/16/2018 at 3:32 PM, MelvinBragg said: Will depend on what Robinson meant by a player of stature... Expand He’s 6’1” so not exactly lacking in stature, but admittedly not a giant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 On 6/16/2018 at 3:32 PM, MelvinBragg said: Will depend on what Robinson meant by a player of stature... Expand As others have said its a bit ambiguous. However given his other comments I'll plump for a player who is known to us or is well known in the game ie a player of status as opposed to physically big. That said he could be both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkyred Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 On 6/16/2018 at 5:18 PM, Kmcalpin said: As others have said its a bit ambiguous. However given his other comments I'll plump for a player who is known to us or is well known in the game ie a player of status as opposed to physically big. That said he could be both. Expand To me it’s someone well known in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickoza Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 Have a feeling this is going to be a genuine "cannot believe they got him, what a signing.... " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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