santheman Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 Think we're all getting ahead of ourselves. It's only a rumour and even if its true it doesn't necessarily mean he'll accept their offer. Despite what some people say, he's been one of our better and consistent players this season and I wouldn't be surprised if even more clubs were sniffing about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 First things first…. He plays with us to end of season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Made Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 24 minutes ago, texanwellfan said: First things first…. He plays with us to end of season. Unless he accepts and St Midden offer a fee to take him now.... Not that I know anything, just putting it out there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 42 minutes ago, texanwellfan said: First things first…. He plays with us to end of season. True. But there is the issue with players coming to the end of their contract. If he's agreed a contract elsewhere with a guaranteed SPL wage, will that affect his commitment for the rest of the season? Pulling out of challenges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellgirl Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 51 minutes ago, santheman said: Think we're all getting ahead of ourselves. It's only a rumour and even if its true it doesn't necessarily mean he'll accept their offer. Despite what some people say, he's been one of our better and consistent players this season and I wouldn't be surprised if even more clubs were sniffing about him. Apparently he's attracting interest from south of the border too but all over social media that he's signed the pre contract with St Mirren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMax Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, wellgirl said: Its a boot in the baws for us. He doesn't have kids at school as far as I know He lives in Bishopton (so a short commute) and his kid is less than a year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellgirl Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 6 minutes ago, AllyMax said: He lives in Bishopton (so a short commute) and his kid is less than a year old. I know this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santheman Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 44 minutes ago, Well-Made said: Unless he accepts and St Midden offer a fee to take him now.... Not that I know anything, just putting it out there.... Allegedly tried that and were told to FO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 16 minutes ago, santheman said: Allegedly tried that and were told to FO. They need to get the PCA binned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuwell2 Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 10 hours ago, texanwellfan said: They need to get the PCA binned Although I don’t like the idea of losing him to StMirren, I like less the idea the someone isn’t allowed to sort out their future before their contract is up - any of us can leave a job with a normal 3 month notice meaning the person doesn’t spend a few weeks without a wage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Our future left-back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 14 minutes ago, wellfan said: Our future left-back? Tenuous link to Daws & previous employment methinks… Player will be heading towards Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirParkCornerExile Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 12 hours ago, texanwellfan said: They need to get the PCA binned St Mirren fans saying Robinson will announce two pre contract agreements after Window closes if one of them is Spittal do him and the club seriously think he wont get pelters until the seasons end potentially affecting his performances. PCA should not allowed to be made public Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 16 minutes ago, FirParkCornerExile said: St Mirren fans saying Robinson will announce two pre contract agreements after Window closes if one of them is Spittal do him and the club seriously think he wont get pelters until the seasons end potentially affecting his performances. PCA should not allowed to be made public It's a shithouse tactic, but I'd imagine most managers would use it if it could force an earlier move for the player they've signed on a PCA. Because of that, though, if a player is signed on a PCA to a team in the same league, it would make sense, and be fairer, that the PCA must be withheld from the public until the end of the season. However, I don't know enough about these things, although I remember Alexander being publicly annoyed about it when Watt signed a PCA with Dundee Utd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Grew Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Presently, it seems to be only social media speculation that Spittal has agreed to join St. Mirren and I would not expect the club to comment on this. However it would be reasonable to assume they have ‘confronted’ him to ascertain if it is true and the reason for him wanting to leave; although it’s likely to be either for a bigger wage, a longer term contract or both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 If Robinson announces a pre contract for Spittal it tells you he's looking down the table not up it. The wheels are coming off St Mirren right on schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbybingo Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 4 minutes ago, steelboy said: If Robinson announces a pre contract for Spittal it tells you he's looking down the table not up it. The wheels are coming off St Mirren right on schedule. Why does it tell you that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 13 minutes ago, bobbybingo said: Why does it tell you that? Because if he thought they were going to compete for Europe rather than slide into the bottom 6 he would keep it under wraps rather than announce it early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbybingo Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 3 minutes ago, steelboy said: Because if he thought they were going to compete for Europe rather than slide into the bottom 6 he would keep it under wraps rather than announce it early. Sorry, I don't follow your logic. Why would challenging for Europe stop Robinson from announcing a pca with Blair Spittal, or anyone else? Hearts have announced Yan Dhanda has signed one with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 30 Author Report Share Posted January 30 1 hour ago, FirParkCornerExile said: PCA should not allowed to be made public We live in an age where people seemingly know the age and schooling plans of players kids. You think a PCA has any chance of being kept quiet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzyB Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Just now, David said: We live in an age where people seemingly know the age and schooling plans of players kids. You think a PCA has any chance of being kept quiet? Agreed, posting the intricate details of where he lives and the age of his kids and stuff is a bit... much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunderwell Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 So we have 6 contracted players for next season. Plus if we want, Halliday. That's absolutely shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbybingo Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 5 minutes ago, GazzyB said: Agreed, posting the intricate details of where he lives and the age of his kids and stuff is a bit... much. The age and name of his kid doesn't involve any investigation. He made a video for Motherwell about the imminent birth, then posted photos of his wee boy on Instagram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 3 hours ago, Stuwell2 said: Although I don’t like the idea of losing him to StMirren, I like less the idea the someone isn’t allowed to sort out their future before their contract is up - any of us can leave a job with a normal 3 month notice meaning the person doesn’t spend a few weeks without a wage. When does contract end? Is it a few weeks after the season ends? Would a player really loose a few weeks wages? I’m sure agents can make sure that doesn’t happen. I still think the contract negotiations with other teams should be restricted to the end of the current contract. The PCA thing puts club and player in an awkward position, or can put them in an awkward position. although I would say perhaps more awkward for the player. As MFC I would continue to play him but it is probably tougher for the player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbybingo Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 4 minutes ago, texanwellfan said: When does contract end? Is it a few weeks after the season ends? Would a player really loose a few weeks wages? I’m sure agents can make sure that doesn’t happen. I still think the contract negotiations with other teams should be restricted to the end of the current contract. The PCA thing puts club and player in an awkward position, or can put them in an awkward position. If a player signing a PCA with another club feels like they've been put in an awkward situation, I suppose there's something they could do about that. I'll be really disappointed if Spittal is off, whether it be to St Mirren or elsewhere. Like any of our players he's hardly irreplaceable, but he's been one of our best players so far and surely a guy we'd be looking to keep if we're hoping for any kind of continuity in the team next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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