Dave H Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 (edited) Right back? Alan Hutton? Edited August 30, 2019 by Dave H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Dave H said: Right back? Allan Hutton? He was earning £30k a week last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, RandomGuy said: He was earning £30k a week last season. Certainly wont be getting that on the dole... is he not a free agent? He's earned his crust, come enjoy your football at Saints. And give him vice captaincy as the deal clincher. Great coaching potential too... Edited August 30, 2019 by Dave H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Sounds like Ralston at Celtic is who'll be our first choice right back this season. We're added a 20yo with 10 top flight games to the equation boys and girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBored Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 At least he has played some games. I reckon part of the problem with Duffy is that he hasn't played any meaningful games before joining us. With the likes of McCann, McClean and others we have sent them on loan to get first team experience in the lower leagues. We need to do the same with Duffy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, MrBored said: At least he has played some games. I reckon part of the problem with Duffy is that he hasn't played any meaningful games before joining us. With the likes of McCann, McClean and others we have sent them on loan to get first team experience in the lower leagues. We need to do the same with Duffy. Duffy has played more 90 minute senior games in the past two months than Ralston has in the past two seasons. gingermunkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBored Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, RandomGuy said: Duffy has played more 90 minute senior games in the past two months than Ralston has in the past two seasons. Assuming he signs, we will no doubt see, but I still think he will be more 'ready' for first team football than Duffy is. He has at least played some Championship games at his time with United Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 12 minutes ago, MrBored said: Assuming he signs, we will no doubt see, but I still think he will be more 'ready' for first team football than Duffy is. He has at least played some Championship games at his time with United I think he played 11 games for them, over a year ago. Hes just another inexperienced kid. I don't see any benefit at all to developing him for a season rather than Duffy. gingermunkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Just checked. Ralston has played 10 games in the top flight, hes never played more than 4 top flight games in a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 20 minutes ago, MrBored said: Assuming he signs, we will no doubt see, but I still think he will be more 'ready' for first team football than Duffy is. He has at least played some Championship games at his time with United Its a bit of an indictment on Saints youth system that we haven't brought through a young guy that is any better than Duffy. Right back isn't exactly a specialist position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBored Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Yeah, not ideal. The games with United do count for something though. I imagine some of this signing is down to wages etc. Not much of the budget left, fairly late in the transfer window...not many options out there. I am trying to remain positive, Fisher hadn't played many games and was 'rough' when he first signed. 5 minutes ago, RandomGuy said: Just checked. Ralston has played 10 games in the top flight, hes never played more than 4 top flight games in a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, MrBored said: The games with United do count for something though. Their fans weren't impressed with him, and that was in the second tier. Since then hes barely played. It would be a dreadful signing, and the only reason folk are trying to defend it is because theyve heard of him. An unknown with his background gets widely slated. Edited August 31, 2019 by RandomGuy Shaggy Jenkins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Jenkins Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, RandomGuy said: Their fans weren't impressed with him, and that was in the second tier. Since then hes barely played. It would be a dreadful signing, and the only reason folk are trying to defend it is because theyve heard of him. An unknown with his background gets widely slated. agreed it would be a disaster of a signing given the other names mentioned. Really think we need some experience to what is a very young defence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Daily Record reporting the deal for Ralston as done btw. Likely to be the only player we sign who'll go into the first team. Relegation a real worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas Monkey Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 This is a terrible signing. That is all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland-Saint Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 46 minutes ago, MrBored said: I imagine some of this signing is down to wages etc. Not much of the budget left, fairly late in the transfer window...not many options out there. I am trying to remain positive, Fisher hadn't played many games and was 'rough' when he first signed. Bet this is the primary reason. Being as low as 8th in terms of budget in SPFL will leave few options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Robert Thomson kills the Naismith rumours. Ralston on loan is the right back signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debate not slag off Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 What about holt?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYellowBox Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Ralston has to be better than Duffy. Difficult to judge any player that has played for Utd in the last 3-4 years. Not as negative on him as others seem. My concern is the lack of experience anywhere at the back. What would be ideal is a defender that could play anywhere along the back line. Duffy was signed as a squad player who can cover at RB and CB, so not necessarily brought in with RB specifically in mind. Liam can play LB, so in an absolute emergency, he could cover there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Drey Wright has also played full back before. I’d rather have him in there than a loanee cristo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 18 minutes ago, TheYellowBox said: Ralston has to be better than Duffy. Difficult to judge any player that has played for Utd in the last 3-4 years. Not as negative on him as others seem. My concern is the lack of experience anywhere at the back. Ralston just makes that issue worse. Hes played 10 top flight games in his whole career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 I'd rather not limit Wrights attacking skills by sticking him at RB. 541ntees and Dave H 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 1 hour ago, rik2304 said: I'd rather not limit Wrights attacking skills by sticking him at RB. Imagine a fit Wright overlapping with Mikey. That’s a potentially lethal right hand side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristo Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 1 hour ago, rik2304 said: I'd rather not limit Wrights attacking skills by sticking him at RB. I wouldn't write that off just yet. I saw potential today for Wright and O'halloran together on that wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 1 minute ago, Pat McGroin said: Imagine a fit Wright overlapping with Mikey. That’s a potentially lethal right hand side Can he defend? Also, a Twitter account claims we've had a bid rejected for John Herron. Who is he? Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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