Shaggy Jenkins Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 21-year-old right-back Darnell Fisher has joined St. Johnstone on loan for the rest of the season from @celticfc http://t.co/mG2JHKFghj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 First things first. He's a very good player - always impressed me when he's had his chances at Celtic and certainly seems like he could do a job for us. However, do we really need a right back? We are crying out for a winger. I suppose it priobably means that Mackay doesn't have the legs for right back any more, hence the need for another player there. Welcome to the club Darnell - looking forward to seeing you play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ghost of Jim Morton Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 A right back?? How many right backs do we need. Cup Tie, Joe the throw and now this guy..Maybe we will play with TWO RBs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Spikey Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Not sure about the logic in this signing but will bide my time. I would say tho that there are other positions I would like to have seen filled before a right back?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 No reflection on the lad himself, but another defender....woopdedoostill, not convinced by Joe yet in as far as being a solid defender so I guess Tommy knows what he is doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Surely this must mean we're looking to play Dave and Ando at centre half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Seems odd at first. However it must mean that Cuptie will be Andersons new partner and Fisher and Shaughnessy will be in contention for right back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Surely this must mean we're looking to play Dave and Ando at centre halfI had thought that Brad would be a starting CH. He may be in due course and we should persevere with him imo Norsaint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBored Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Well I suppose this is why we needed to free up Frazer's wage. As has been mentioned, looks like Mackay is now CB and we need someone to fight against JoeS for the RB spot. I can see the logic if JoeS gets injured and Mackay is playing CB there is less need to make wholesale changes in the back four.He's looked decent when I've seen him...more going forward than defending though. Take it he can't play against Celtic this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Saints Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I'm happy with that. Clearly a very promising player and will be competing directly with Shaughnessy for the right-back slot. I wouldn't be surprised if he proves himself to be a better all-round player at this stage, but we shall see. I assume that Mackay will be used centrally from now on. Fisher - Mackay - Anderson - Easton It looks like a very solid back four with no real weaknesses, so I'm not feeling as concerned about the defensive situation as I was beforehand. Hopefully there's enough in the budget for one more attacking option though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Strange one. I thought Brad was our cover for RB . Think that will be last signing so no point in waiting up til midnight on Monday.Not a priority position as far as I am concerned. Doubt if he will want to warm the bench or play in development league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Not convinced Brad McKay is a right back tbh, bit like Ando in that he could play there but wouldnt be brilliant at it.My hope is that we've shipped out Fraser, got Fisher on less wages and can now use that extra space in the budget to get a left winger while not comprosing the defensive depth. Could be very shrewd. If we dont sign a left winger I'll be pretty gutted though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Not too surprised by this loan signing, having conceded 9 goals in 5 games, we need someone who can DEFEND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havana Saint Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Jury is out on Joe in my opinion. His distribution is poor, which puts pressure on the defence. His defending is suspect and we have been blessed with Cuptie overlapping in the past, something Joe has failed to do so far. Our defence is a major issue, I welcome this signing. He likes to get forward and is rated highly by Celtic fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Not too surprised by this loan signing, having conceded 9 goals in 5 games, we need someone who can DEFEND.oh dear. I think this boy is an attacking full back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auld reekie saint Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 oh dear. I think this boy is an attacking full back.Told by a Sellick season ticket holder that his biggest attribute is his tackling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepless Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 considering what a bomb scare our defence has been so far this season, it's hard to argue with anything that boosts it. Wouldn't it be great to get to the 25 minute mark without being a goal down? Just once? Havana Saint, Kilgour and HOODLUM65 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmuirton Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 I only hope he is better than the guy who played right back for Celtic against Malmo last night. He was rubbish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south inch Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 I only hope he is better than the guy who played right back for Celtic against Malmo last night. He was rubbish!Agreed, if he puts in a few good performances for us Celtic might want him back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 This doesn't seem like the best use of the budget for me. Shaughnessy's done alright at right-back and I want to see us show some faith in him and persevere with him - not give his position to someone who's only here on a temporary loan. We also still have McKay and Mackay who can both do a turn at right-back, and even Wotherspoon or Caddis could probably play there if we were absolutely desperate and the other guys were all injured. If we're still going to bring in an attacking player then I guess that's fair enough, but if this turns out to be our last piece of business before the window closes then this is going to seem like a very odd move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_gain Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Surely Darnell Fisher is just Celtic's way of saying thank you to Saints for releasing the one defender we had that put the willies up 3 of their more recent, high profile signings. Seriously though on the face of it it does seem like a strange signing but if Tommy feels there is a chance our defence might not cut it for the whole season with the personnel we currently have then surely it's better that he takes the situation by the baws and does something about it rather than being sentimental and continuing with players he doesn't have confidence in or takes a risk in not having cover for a position in case a player starts feeling insecure.Bit of a surprise signing none the less, we'll just have to see how it works out. Although it may be my imagination but several of Celtic's loans recently have turned into permanent moves at the end. Pretty sure Ronny the Roar didn't bring him to Celtic so this may be a permanent move at the end of this if he turns out to be decent. Don't think Shaughnessy's done bad by any measure but the manager may have other plans for him that don't involve right back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland Saintee Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Maybe we're going to try the largely untested 6-3-1 formation in which case we've got the squad pretty spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Celtic fan at my work reckons he's quality, and was gutted to see him go out on loan. To be fair though, if they let Van d*** go they'll be left with a defence that includes Ambrose, so I can understand the frustration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBored Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Perhaps Tommy thinks that Joe will perform better with a bit of competition. So far he's been a shoe-in at RB with Mackay injured. Now with Mackay needed at CB, Fisher comes in to provide competition. Wonder how long he is under contract with Celtic for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin James Is On Stilts Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Comes across well here: http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/football/st-johnstone/impressing-tommy-wright-is-new-saints-signing-s-priority-1.896864 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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