RandomGuy Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Wonder if the signings will be announced tomorrow, Saints always live leaving these announcements for PA day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Center Half Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 19 minutes ago, RandomGuy said: Wonder if the signings will be announced tomorrow, Saints always live leaving these announcements for PA day. What signings have you heard Random? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Center Half said: What signings have you heard Random? I've no idea who's coming in tbh, not ITK in the slightest. Fwiw two ITK posters on P&B have posted about the deals. One says that both players are based down South, and the other referenced Clark Robertson as the type of player they'd like to be signed. He's a 24yo Centre half who looks likely to win Blackpools POTY award this season. Edited April 23, 2018 by RandomGuy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbourne Saint Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 hour ago, RandomGuy said: I've no idea who's coming in tbh, not ITK in the slightest. Fwiw two ITK posters on P&B have posted about the deals. One says that both players are based down South, and the other referenced Clark Robertson as the type of player they'd like to be signed. He's a 24yo Centre half who looks likely to win Blackpools POTY award this season. Could we afford Robertson? A transfer fee & his wages are most likely high for us. Would be surprised, but you never know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 8 hours ago, Melbourne Saint said: Could we afford Robertson? A transfer fee & his wages are most likely high for us. Would be surprised, but you never know... His contract expires this Summer, so wouldn't cost anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford 72 Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 10 hours ago, RandomGuy said: ... and the other referenced Clark Robertson as the type of player they'd like to be signed. What a blether you are. andy rhodes fancy watch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 11 minutes ago, Radford 72 said: What a blether you are. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford 72 Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 The only thing I'm ITK about is that you are a blether. andy rhodes fancy watch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 16 minutes ago, Radford 72 said: The only thing I'm ITK about is that you are a blether. I'm convinced you've done similar before with folk who haven't been far away from signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Guy who runs the unofficial twitter linking us with Migue Messi, a 27yo holding midfielder who's playing for Reus Deportivo in the Spanish second tier andy rhodes fancy watch and Kyle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainstand Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 8 minutes ago, RandomGuy said: Guy who runs the unofficial twitter linking us with Migue Messi, a 27yo holding midfielder who's playing for Reus Deportivo in the Spanish second tier is the guy from the unofficial twitter not the one you just had a spat on here with dave mc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhq Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Anyone who posts on P&B is ITK as far as wee Random is concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Does get a bit bitchy on here , sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.B.B:- Adz Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Good news!! “Looking towards next season, there will be changes to the squad. That is inevitable. But there won’t be eight or nine. That’s not what we need. “I am looking for four, maybe five players, to come in and improve what is already a good squad.” We don’t need a clear out or an overhaul, just a couple of quality signings to complement a good core squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 I think 5 is probably about right. Goalkeeper, 1 or 2 centre mids, 1 or 2 wingers, striker. The numbers might increase depending on who signs contract extensions and who doesn't. At least two 35 year olds departing and possibly 3 so I'd imagine at least one of the signings will be an experienced head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linky Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 I'd say - centre back, 2 centre mids, 1 winger & striker. According to Wiki Migue Messi is a left back or left winger (full name Miguel Alberto Garcia Diaz). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Why are folk calling for a new goalie on the back of Zander apparently having one bad game? I thought we had a production line of Braw goalies and, anyway, needed to give yoof a chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford 72 Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 The goalkeeper situation will be interesting. Surely they won't give Mark Hurst another contract at coming up for 23 if he isn't going to even be second choice? Equally, I'm not sure Ben Mackenzie at 20 will be viewed at that level yet. So what happens with Hurst will probably give an indication of whether a new goalkeeper is required. I'm not completely sold on Clark and it's certainly a risk to run with just him as an experienced goalkeeper but equally, with a tight budget, is the best use of funds a guy that might not even be needed, e.g. Jonny Tuffey a few years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 I'd be surprised if we bring in a goalkeeper to play ahead of Clark. Clark needs to be establishing himself as first choice now - it's going to be a big season for him. Perhaps if need be we'll bring in a jobbing back-up keeper like we did with Tuffey or Banks in the past, but if Clark starts the season as second choice to someone else, after biding his time with Mannus, then I'd expect him to be looking to move on. Weirdly, after all this time of saying we need younger players, I think we could do with bringing in a bit of experience, especially in defence. A commanding centre-half in the Duberry/Wright/Kernaghan mould would make a big difference to us I think, but no idea who that would be. Plus one winger (Williams? O'Halloran?) and one striker. Hard to say what we need in midfield without knowing the futures of Davidson, Millar and Tanser. I'd be happy to see Scougall given Millar's role if he goes. Anyone think there's any chance of us going in for Dorley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akuram Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 A Duberry signing for the centre if defence would make a world of difference at set plays. It would really help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Cammy Bell is likely to be available this summer, not sure he's a particularly low earner though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainstand Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, RandomGuy said: Cammy Bell is likely to be available this summer, not sure he's a particularly low earner though Sure I saw about a month ago that he was offered a contract at Hibs OldPoster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 41 minutes ago, Abernethy Saint said: Why are folk calling for a new goalie on the back of Zander apparently having one bad game? I thought we had a production line of Braw goalies and, anyway, needed to give yoof a chance? Because we're losing one goalkeeper and the other two who might fill the number 2 spot are out of contract in the summer. Hurst lost his place on loan at East Fife and McKenzie is still young so I'm not sure we're in a particularly great position if Clark were to get injured or lose form. Tommy may agree with you but I think it's a gamble not to have someone with a bit more experience on the books. andy rhodes fancy watch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linky Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Clark should be first choice, signing another keeper would be a waste. It might be possible to sign another youth player as a stand-in though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 11 minutes ago, Linky said: Clark should be first choice, signing another keeper would be a waste. It might be possible to sign another youth player as a stand-in though. I'd be worried about that. County this season prove that even a good team can face relegation if they've got an awful keeper. Would you be comfortable with McKenzie/Hurst/untested youth keeper playing ten games a season? Ideally you find a Steve Banks, who'll be happy to sit on the bench and coach youngsters, and is capable of stepping in. Havana Saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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