Onthefringes Posted January 8, 2023 Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 9 hours ago, GrahamH said: Who were the alternatives? As far as I remember Moult was signed on the cusp of the window closing and it was touch and go as to whether or not it was happening. Moves made by St Johnstone were inextricably linked. Them’s the breaks, it’s proved costly but, we move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted January 8, 2023 Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Onthefringes said: Moves made by St Johnstone were inextricably linked. Them’s the breaks, it’s proved costly but, we move on. Would that be the "we were looking to bring back Jamie Murphy " rumours doing the rounds at the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted January 8, 2023 Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 11 minutes ago, Spiderpig said: Would that be the "we were looking to bring back Jamie Murphy " rumours doing the rounds at the time? No. I’d be surprised if that was even on the radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted January 8, 2023 Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Onthefringes said: No. I’d be surprised if that was even on the radar. After further questions and info from those older and wiser than me it has to be Nicky Clark then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie73 Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 Still nothing not even a hint or link to anyone, hopefully not same starting line up as Sunday 🤞🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Stevie73 said: Still nothing not even a hint or link to anyone, hopefully not same starting line up as Sunday 🤞🏻 No Slattery is suspended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mccus28 Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Utter tumbleweed on the transfer front I have the fear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Perhaps replacing a player or two with some tumbleweed would get us going in the right direction? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeldrew Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 I think the lack of movement is a huge factor in the fear of fans. Results are bad but if we knew there would be more options, players who might change games, I think it might at least give us something else to talk about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 The problem with being publically desperate to sign folk is that the selling clubs and available players know that, and can use that to try and get extra out of us, or start a bidding thing. As burrows mentioned, we're at the mercy of other clubs making their moves first, and we're hardly in a position to speed things up with more cash. I'd like to hear the sales pitch to join us right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 25 minutes ago, texanwellfan said: Perhaps replacing a player or two with some tumbleweed would get us going in the right direction? I'll tell a few jokes, that always guarantees tumbleweed!! Lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 As this topic is 'ins and outs', the chat has focused on the 'ins.' On the flipside, however, who would we like to ses on the 'outs' lists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, fizoxy said: The problem with being publically desperate to sign folk is that the selling clubs and available players know that, and can use that to try and get extra out of us, or start a bidding thing. As burrows mentioned, we're at the mercy of other clubs making their moves first, and we're hardly in a position to speed things up with more cash. I'd like to hear the sales pitch to join us right now. There has been a lot of talk regarding drastic changes but when you look at the fine margins even a relatively small change could lead to a much better looking league table position. Granted the more improvements (not just changes) we make the better but if we can just get 1 player to be a scoring partner beside KVV that would help a lot or a rock solid central defender to cajole and organize on the pitch or a midfielder with some presence to be a ball winner or creative spark. Even just one good signing could make a big difference to our season. However, easier said than done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretzel Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 minute ago, wellfan said: As this topic is 'ins and outs', the chat has focused on the 'ins.' On the flipside, however, who would we like to ses on the 'outs' lists? I was hoping Josh Morris would move on to free up a wage, I assumed thats why he had been missing from the squad recently but I think he was either ill or injured. Plenty others I would happy drive to other clubs but sadly we'll be stuck with them until the Summer at the very least. It's the hope that kills you, both Burrow's and Hammell mentioned last week that they had hoped to get new faces in by the end of last week, apparently we came close but nowt else was really mentioned. Hopefully though the patience pays dividends and we can unearth some gems. A new signing would certainly lift the morale a bit, it's frustrating seeing Aberdeen and Hearts have no trouble bringing in many new faces the last few days but they obviously have far more dosh than us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 9 minutes ago, pretzel said: I was hoping Josh Morris would move on to free up a wage, I assumed thats why he had been missing from the squad recently but I think he was either ill or injured. Plenty others I would happy drive to other clubs but sadly we'll be stuck with them until the Summer at the very least. It's the hope that kills you, both Burrow's and Hammell mentioned last week that they had hoped to get new faces in by the end of last week, apparently we came close but nowt else was really mentioned. Hopefully though the patience pays dividends and we can unearth some gems. A new signing would certainly lift the morale a bit, it's frustrating seeing Aberdeen and Hearts have no trouble bringing in many new faces the last few days but they obviously have far more dosh than us. I had forgotten about Morris; he's another failed Alexander experiment. I wonder if managers still freeze out players, making them feel compelled to ask their agent for a move?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 6 minutes ago, wellfan said: I had forgotten about Morris; he's another failed Alexander experiment. I wonder if managers still freeze out players, making them feel compelled to ask their agent for a move?! You'd think so. I mean, it's not like he'll be earning such a large amount of money here that he'll be happy sitting in the stands every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mccus28 Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 58 minutes ago, wellfan said: As this topic is 'ins and outs', the chat has focused on the 'ins.' On the flipside, however, who would we like to ses on the 'outs' lists? 100% I'd like to see some wages freed up by at least attempting to move on:- Maguire, Morris, Mugabe, Shields. We obviously can't move our 2 crocked left backs on but they'd also be on my list to either free or try to find a club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiddy Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 just one to through in to the mix experianced mid fielder played in engerland with success not even getting bench time i give you MR JAMES McCARTHY fromthe smellic give him am 18 month contract simplees oft a can hear the seath already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, smiddy said: just one to through in to the mix experianced mid fielder played in engerland with success not even getting bench time i give you MR JAMES McCARTHY fromthe smellic give him am 18 month contract simplees oft a can hear the seath already No way could we pay his wages, he is probably on about £15-£20 k a week. Plus lot of injuries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiddy Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, grizzlyg said: No way could we pay his wages, he is probably on about £15-£20 k a week. Plus lot of injuries just a name grizzly doesnt need the money stays in thorntonhall at ek so local would get game time, and we were talking bout davies from gers ???? am just wondering whos available and who we can get, plus nobody else is starting roumers so just a thought + who did you play left back with for years just asking in case our paths have crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 The difference between Davis at Rangers and McCarthy at Celtic is that Davis contract was expiring, so he was set to earn nothing unless someone else offered him a deal. McCarthy is under contract with Celtic until May 2025. He's not walking away from, what? £1.6 million in wages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiddy Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, David said: The difference between Davis at Rangers and McCarthy at Celtic is that Davis contract was expiring, so he was set to earn nothing unless someone else offered him a deal. McCarthy is under contract with Celtic until May 2025. He's not walking away from, what? £1.6 million in wages? David i understand everything people are saying, am just chucking names about, if you throw enough shite at a wall eventually some will stick , who are you thinking of ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 35 minutes ago, smiddy said: just a name grizzly doesnt need the money stays in thorntonhall at ek so local would get game time, and we were talking bout davies from gers ???? am just wondering whos available and who we can get, plus nobody else is starting roumers so just a thought + who did you play left back with for years just asking in case our paths have crossed Yep, money no object as made his fortune but can't see it happening though we tried to get Snodgrass so must be funds there. Ps. Hamilton FP's 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 hour ago, wellfan said: I had forgotten about Morris; he's another failed Alexander experiment. I wonder if managers still freeze out players, making them feel compelled to ask their agent for a move?! Ah! The mutual offload you peddled weeks back. Doesn’t work in theory never mind in practise. Give it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yodo Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 AGM announced for 24th Jan at 7pm hoping to hear something positive or will it all be excuses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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