mfc Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 I really hope were not after that callachan as he's utter dross,i would hate too see the likes of turnbull pushed further down the pecking order by us signing a jambo reject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yassin Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 If we play Ross Callachan over Bigi I might genuinely go postal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 If that's true then Robinson is a full blown Levein tribute act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 You’d like to think whoever controls the purse strings wouldn’t sanction the signing of yet another midfielder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Can't say I know anything about Ross Callachan. But then I tend to not really focus on or remember individuals in other teams unless they really stand out. But, either way, it would seem a tad odd to want to add to the central midfielder pot unless there is something else in the offing. Robinson has said there are a lot of bodies in that position as it stands (YouTube video after a league cup game). So, perhaps moves behind the scenes are advanced for a player or two out in that area. Or, indeed, maybe we are just doing our due dilligence in case we do lose someone and have to move quickly. I'm going to go for the latter with The Sun jumping on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 If we are signing Callachan it probably means McHugh playing at centre back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, steelboy said: If we are signing Callachan it probably means McHugh playing at centre back. If we sign Callachan, I would suggest it means that McHugh is playing at centre back and someone is leaving. Even with McHugh at centre back, it leaves us with Campbell, Rodriguez, Rose, Grimshaw, Cadden, Turnbull and Bigirimana. With Tanner returning some time in September, this would seem excessive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdalli10 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 I could understand the Sammon signing but signing Callachan would be a complete waste of wages and pointless. Birthday caird pish from the sun hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Up For It! Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 I'm also a bit baffled by Callaghan rumour. Not only is it another midfielder in, but its taking a relatively young Scottish player (24 I believe) off another SPFL team who will jump above our own young players in the pecking order - particularly Turnbull. If he was a free transfer then there is maybe some justification in there, but suspect it will likely be either a transfer fee which is, in my opinion, a waste of resource or even worse a loan move which would be absolutely pointless. Can't claim to know loads about Callaghan, he has never stood out in the games for Hearts I have seen. From looking at his stats he has played a lot of games for his age, mostly at Raith Rovers, but his goal return would suggest he is much more of another defensive minded player than attacking - and we have enough of them. Would actually be really disappointed to see us take on a player like this and let Bigi go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 29 minutes ago, Well Up For It! said: I'm also a bit baffled by Callaghan rumour. Its exactly that... a vaguely worded rumour printed in the Sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 52 minutes ago, Kmcalpin said: Its exactly that... a vaguely worded rumour printed in the Sun. Spot on. A lot of people a lot of worried about a lot of nothing as yet! Edit: Scored two against Accies last season. Sign him now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukemfc1 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Only seen Callachan in brief spells with Hearts but from what I seen he scored some decent goals. I was actually surprised when I seen last week that specky was letting him go. With that being said we don't need another midfielder, especially with Bigi now staying. We need to focus on a solid defender and getting another attacking option. Wouldn't surprise me if this is simply paper talk and Hearts trying to stir up interest to whore him out somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 21 minutes ago, Lukemfc1 said: Only seen Callachan in brief spells with Hearts but from what I seen he scored some decent goals. I was actually surprised when I seen last week that specky was letting him go. With that being said we don't need another midfielder, especially with Bigi now staying. We need to focus on a solid defender and getting another attacking option. Wouldn't surprise me if this is simply paper talk and Hearts trying to stir up interest to whore him out somewhere. That a guarantee now is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukemfc1 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, Onthefringes said: That a guarantee now is it? Looks likely anyway. I'm just going off Robinson's post match interview from Saturday. Sounds like Bigi has performed a u-turn on a move to England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welldaft Mk1 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 It is quite a random story that like Connor Sammon I believe in the no smoke without fire theory. There must be something in it. It may be if does not get off the ground as he may get a more lucrative offer elsewhere or we are not prepared to pay a fee in line with what Hearts may be expecting. Either way if it does happen then I can see one or more of Rose, Grimshaw / Bigi moving on as we would be overloaded in midfield without a doubt. As for whether I think it would be a good move. I trust in Robinsons judgement. If he feels it will improve the team I am all for it. Campbell and Callachan in midfiled would be a strong if not particularly creative central midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real dosser Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Callaghan won't be a free. Sun article says Hearts will be looking for a fee as they paid to get him from Raith Rovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEWELL Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 We won't sign Callaghan cos Hearts want a fee for him. Hopefully we do get a midfielder in and punt Rose and Grimshaw. Some changes required with a central defender brought in as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 41 minutes ago, DEWELL said: We won't sign Callaghan cos Hearts want a fee for him. Hopefully we do get a midfielder in and punt Rose and Grimshaw. Some changes required with a central defender brought in as well. Robinson spent half a season chasing Rose to sign a new contract. No way he's punting him - hes' one of his favourite players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welldaft Mk1 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Asked the Jambos on P&B what they thought of Ross Callachan. Here is one response: Quote Do you like those boys that work hard as f**k and run about a lot? Well, he’s just the man for you! Effort and commitment never in question. Tbh, as he’s only 24 I’d rather keep him for now and see if he can develop into a decent squad player if nothing else. If he is to go I won’t be crying myself to sleep. Read that 1st sentence again ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Lukemfc1 said: Looks likely anyway. I'm just going off Robinson's post match interview from Saturday. Sounds like Bigi has performed a u-turn on a move to England. I wouldn't get too hung up on every word spouted by a manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prideoflanarkshire Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 We are crying out for some creativity....we have no spark....none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 57 minutes ago, Onthefringes said: I wouldn't get too hung up on every word spouted by a manager. I took it as an advert that Bigirimana was looking to go back to England... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, MelvinBragg said: I took it as an advert that Bigirimana was looking to go back to England... Exactly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Welldaft Mk1 said: Asked the Jambos on P&B what they thought of Ross Callachan. Here is one response: Read that 1st sentence again ! Announce Vigurs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 39 minutes ago, MelvinBragg said: I took it as an advert that Bigirimana was looking to go back to England... If that's the case I'm assuming a deal has fallen through otherwise he should have been shouting that from the rooftops before now..certainly earlier than week before English clubs transfer window for buying shuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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