HOODLUM65 Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Interesting, because not so very long ago the chat was all about how Muz and Pats together in the middle doesn't work Yes I do recall some saying that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristo Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Interesting, because not so very long ago the chat was all about how Muz and Pats together in the middle doesn't work I must confess to having these thoughts but I'm one of the converted now. I just thought they were both very defensive players, neither of them could show the creativity that Midge was able to provide from that position. We've enough creativity now though with Spoony, Scoug, and MOH in front of these two. I'm expecting Broon and co to at least know they've been in a game this Saturday. Havana Saint, PanamaSaint and Cagerf 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broon Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 It was easy for Paton and Davidson against thistle as they tried to go physical and punt it at us. We love that! Totally different when players run at us with pace or we're expected to keep the ball. That's where these guys fall a little short and you need a Millar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Total mystery to me why he is not the captain of the side. One thing we are missing is a Capn Dave to kick arses, and Paton has been that guy from day one. 50yrs a Saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Him and Muzz still isn't a great partnership, they understand each other now, which means they'll cover for one another and such like, I'm still convinced there's enough about them to help us dominate a game through possession though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byebyedundee Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Paton is starting to be an absolute brilliant addition and we now have two bulls in the middle hence our win on Saturday sign him up for another two years Stumpy1949 and PanamaSaint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 He's got better as the games have gone on, as he really struggled in the first game against Trakai. Thought he did well at Killie and on Saturday he was very good. A good player to have in the squad, and always gives his all. Not sure about this proven people wrong that him and Muzz together doesn't work well though.. . that was as a central midfield pair in a 4-4-2, the argument being we don't have enough creativity or keep the ball enough. I've still to see that be effective as far as I can recall.. They've worked well as the holding pair, allowing ScougZ, MOH and Spoony to do their thing. Also worked well on Saturday with Paton protecting the back 4, and Muzz further forward alongside Spoony. Credit to the manager for setting up in a way that maximises our players' strengths. I have concerns about his lack of pace/ mobility against celtics very quick players, and his tendency to dive in. But hopefully it's proven unjustified and he dominates Scott Brown, boots a few Celtic players all over the place (fairly) and riles the locals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Are Mannus & Paton away on international duty?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Are Mannus & Paton away on international duty?. They have both been called up according to reports last week. Heard at the weekend that the first choice keeper is injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Thought Pates had a really good game against Celtic protecting the back 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Agree totally. Worked his socks off, as the saying goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanamaSaint Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/paul-paton-lifts-lid-shock-12085275 Sad story. Chin up Pates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferg Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Too good not to be playing surely? Hopefully get a gig soon and preferably somewhere he can't come back to haunt us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Seems strange he was offered the chance to go & even stranger that he agreed . Surely there is a team that he can do a job for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smarmy Arab Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 14 minutes ago, Cagey said: Seems strange he was offered the chance to go & even stranger that he agreed . Surely there is a team that he can do a job for. I can think of one! Dave Ferg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted February 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Just now, Smarmy Arab said: I can think of one! A team that can actually afford to pay him though. Smarmy Arab 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 48 minutes ago, Smarmy Arab said: I can think of one! They badly need him as they are doomed to championship next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanamaSaint Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 53 minutes ago, Cagey said: They badly need him as they are doomed to championship next season. I am surprised he is not there already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 (edited) So he decided to leave. Interesting, Should have seen the season out, bet that he regrets his actions at that meeting with the gaffer. Pride or stubborn? Then a wee moan in the paper. Disappointing. He should have not agreed anything that day and seen out his contract. Bet he took the huff and reacted poorly to no new contract, he should have taken time, a few days before deciding what to do. Only got himself to blame for the late release... bet TW still wanted him till end of season. Edited February 28, 2018 by Dave H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldPoster Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 39 minutes ago, Dave H said: So he decided to leave. Interesting, Should have seen the season out, bet that he regrets his actions at that meeting with the gaffer. Pride or stubborn? Then a wee moan in the paper. Disappointing. He should have not agreed anything that day and seen out his contract. Bet he took the huff and reacted poorly to no new contract, he should have taken time, a few days before deciding what to do. Only got himself to blame for the late release... bet TW still wanted him till end of season. I'm confused where it says it was his choice to leave? If the club are going to pay off your contract and cancel your registration there isn't much you can do about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainstand Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 12 minutes ago, TheMarkChristie said: I'm confused where it says it was his choice to leave? If the club are going to pay off your contract and cancel your registration there isn't much you can do about it Was it not he Was being released at the end of his contract but was told he could go now if he came to a settlement. Dave H 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 (edited) Told not getting a contract for next season. Then all of a sudden one party PP saying he was getting settlement immediately and says bye to players. That's not how business is done unless PP has stuck the middle finger up and walked with his cash. PP, imo has walked, no wonder it seemed bizarre at the time having just played 90mins in the cup. He ultimately has left us short for rest of season. Seems more plausible as very odd departure to be honest, if he was fringe then could understand release, but he was one the first team. Edited February 28, 2018 by Dave H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Jack Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 1 hour ago, mainstand said: Was it not he Was being released at the end of his contract but was told he could go now if he came to a settlement. Exactly. Paul's choice to take the settlement and find a new club. If anything he put himself in a good position by being a free agent and I'm surprised that he's not got a club. Correct decision by the club...he was never going to get a new deal (regardless of what the article says) and he was wouldn't be in many people's first 11. Saves some money over the next 3/4 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 (edited) Putting yourself in the shop window by playing for us for next few months would have been the correct decision, free agent in summer. Who knows there might have been a change of thought by TW/SB, to give a new contract after his Messi style performances tail end of season Edited February 28, 2018 by Dave H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Jack Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Dave H said: Told not getting a contract. Then all of a sudden one party PP saying he was getting settlement immediately and says bye to players. That's not how business is done unless PP has stuck the middle finger up and walked with his cash. PP, imo has walked, no wonder it seemed bizarre at the time having just played 90mins in the cup. He ultimately has left us short for rest of season. Seems more plausible as very odd departure to be honest. I think that's exactly what happened. "Paul, you're not getting a new contract...do you want a chunk of your next 4 months wages up front if you just go now?"..."aye, ok then"... If I was confident that I'd get a half decent club, I'd do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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