Shaggy Jenkins Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Played with Croft last year did he not? Must be well recommended and if he is half as good as what Croft looks to be producing lately.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsy Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Everyone be honest. If he had signed for any other premiership team we would all be laughing. Can't believe we never signed Scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 My biggest worry is my mental block at pronouncing his name. Thinking of Kev attempting it over the tannoy makes it a bit better. Abernethy Saint and Kyle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Rave Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Some moaned about Steven Maclean when he signed, now we can't do without him. Personally I think given a chance, Iwelumo could be a good signing, and a big help to May. He's big, physical, played AND SCORED at a high level. From 2005 to 2011 (roughly) for 4 clubs in the Championship he averaged a goal every 4 games. Not a bad record IMO. What does worry me is the pressure and stick he will still get up here because of THAT miss. Welcome to Perth big man, good luck turning this lot around!! McCarry One Nil, Jiangsu Sainty, Seannachie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Saints Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Everyone be honest. If he had signed for any other premiership team we would all be laughing. Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiangsu Sainty Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Folk are idiots. There is no guarantee he will be good, but he was good 4-5 years ago but for one kick, and he could well do a job for us till end of season. Better than Fallon, no doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 A couple of fans on Pie & Bovril seem disappointed they weren't looking at him.He's 35, but didn't rely on pace anyway. He's played for Scotland not that long ago and has played in the Championship the vast majority of his career. If it doesn't work out, it's just a deal until the end of the season and we've got May and Maclean to return soon too anyway.I know it's a bit underwhelming when you consider the link with Goodwillie, Scotland etc, but I think this can be a good signing for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint10 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 He has played and scored at a higher level than nearly all our players. He is 35, but I think he'll do a job for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy rhodes fancy watch Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 My biggest worry is my mental block at pronouncing his name. Thinking of Kev attempting it over the tannoy makes it a bit better. No very hard is it k-r-i-ss i-wi-loom-o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lethamite Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Iwelumo could be a good shout, but I hope someone has checked his disciplinary record ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDougie Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 What a fleet of erse holes our fans are! See if it wasn't for "that" miss I bet most of you doubters would reckon this was a half decent signing. Nold, croc and 541ntees 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Really hope this works out, but have to admit I'm slightly concerned by it. Not too bothered by his age as older players can often come in and really add something to a team, but it seems to be quite some time since this guy really did well for anyone. From what I've seen there's a bit of a gulf between him and Jason Scotland, who is younger, more prolific and has been playing at a higher level recently. Also think Scotland's return, as an ex fans favourite here, would have given the whole club a bit of a boost ahead of the semi-final. Bit baffled by him going to a lower league club like Hamilton, while we take Iwelumo. To be honest, I'm a bit baffled by Dubya's transfer market activity in general. Still, keep the faith etc. SundayGirl and garydavidson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDougie Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Some pretty funny clips on you tube I must admit though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 I guess that means Dumbarton will get to hold on to Kane till the end of the season now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYellowBox Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Iwelumo is a good player. One miss doesn't change that one bit. Maybe about older now, but I'd be happy with him. Good type of player for may to play with. croc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsy Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Would love wright to explain this signing while Jason Scotland signs for Hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Saints Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Would love wright to explain this signing while Jason Scotland signs for Hamilton Simmer down. You're embarrassing yourself. Widge and Ali91 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Wallace Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Let's give the guy a chance. The deal is only til the end of the season and is a far better option than Rory Fallon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Let's give the guy a chance. The deal is only til the end of the season and is a far better option than Rory Fallon! Exactly, and more the type of striker we need in our squad.Scotland signing would've provided a bit of excitement for the fans, but he's more similar to May and Maclean and wouldn't give us the target man option that we're looking for.As nice as it would've been to see Scotland play for us again, it's gone now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broon Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 At the end of the day we play with one up front. If we go two up front then Iwelumo is there to head the ball. You don't need to be 20 years old to do that. He may be coming in to help develop May. MacLean will also be back soon too. We also had two wingers putting crosses in to the box on Tuesday (and Croft was looking great) and nobody to get on the end of it. I reckon Scotland is too similar to May. If Saints had any intention of letting May go I don't think we would sign Iwelumo. Kyle, Edstar101, Wendy Saints and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Jason Scotland is about 2 inches smaller than May. Whereas Iwelumo is about 6ft 4? Offers something totally different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 At the end of the day we play with one up front. If we go two up front then Iwelumo is there to head the ball. You don't need to be 20 years old to do that. He may be coming in to help develop May. MacLean will also be back soon too. We also had two wingers putting crosses in to the box on Tuesday (and Croft was looking great) and nobody to get on the end of it.I reckon Scotland is too similar to May. If Saints had any intention of letting May go I don't think we would sign Iwelumo. Couldn't have put it better myself. Excellent post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Beatson Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 He'll be a damn sight better than Fallon, that's for sure. He's also scored goals fairly regularly throughout his career. That miss will always haunt him, however! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBored Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 As long as he scores the winner against the sheep in the semi and scores the winner in the final then I'll be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsy Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Simmer down. You're embarrassing yourself. Why? Because I have a different opinion than you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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