RandomGuy Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 I'd rather get players in early than completely gamble on players becoming available, we tried that last Summer with Swanson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Why not a bit of both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Why not a bit of both?Depends on the quality of the players involved I suppose. We need five or six players, and I'd be disappointed if we sit on deadline day with only two signed. The majority need to be signed as soon as possible. Say we get Watson, Dow, Alston and Coulson all in early doors then yeah, it would be worth a gamble waiting on a Scougall/Fisher type I'd say. But we can't be relying on getting players that late in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) ...We've finished top 6 this year. but the form since December is closer to that of a relegated team. Edited April 11, 2016 by garydavidson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 The talk of the Craig contract was in the Courier - http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/football/st-johnstone/st-johnstone-not-content-with-top-six-says-liam-craig-1.932912"Craig revealed that talks have begun with a view to extending his stay in Perth beyond this season.“There was a brief discussion about a new contract a few weeks ago,” he explained.“That will sort itself out as long as the team is successful. I’m hopeful I will be here next season even though the talks haven’t gone any further.“Right now it’s a case of finishing the season positively and seeing what we can do at the end of it.”" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Jack Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I can't be bothered checking but I'm assuming that's our last 8 games?Weirdly, we thrashed the team at the top of that league....and, more surprisinly, is that we're only 2 points worse off than Dundee/Partick & Ross County over that time....I thought they were all gaining points on us all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I can't be bothered checking but I'm assuming that's our last 8 games?Weirdly, we thrashed the team at the top of that league....and, more surprisinly, is that we're only 2 points worse off than Dundee/Partick & Ross County over that time....I thought they were all gaining points on us all over the place.I just spotted it on twitter. I think it is the eight games prior to the Hearts game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I posted a table somewhere, based on results since Dec 1st and now. We sat 11th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Lastest on Alston from Falkirk - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36017303"The midfielder is out of contract in the summer, but Houston has not given up hope of keeping the 24-year-old, who has been approached by St Johnstone."The St Johnstone thing has not been followed up," he explained."I've heard there was interest from a couple of other Premiership teams. But, having asked Blair as recently as last week, he said that not a thing had."I'd like him to still be available for me next season. It's a long shot because he's sort of got it in his head that he'd like to play in the higher division."We might still be able to give him that. What comes with promotion is being able to budget a little bit higher."" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Heard he was waiting to see what league Falkirk will be in next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibbydoo Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Heard he was waiting to see what league Falkirk will be in next season.fairdos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Mikey Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Lastest on Alston from Falkirk - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36017303"The midfielder is out of contract in the summer, but Houston has not given up hope of keeping the 24-year-old, who has been approached by St Johnstone."The St Johnstone thing has not been followed up," he explained."I've heard there was interest from a couple of other Premiership teams. But, having asked Blair as recently as last week, he said that not a thing had."I'd like him to still be available for me next season. It's a long shot because he's sort of got it in his head that he'd like to play in the higher division."We might still be able to give him that. What comes with promotion is being able to budget a little bit higher.""Is that maybe the player perhaps just telling his manager nothings moved on but secretly he has agreed in principle to join us?I think we have turned his head to Premiership football but I'd like to sign him asap and get it sorted sooner rather than later. Falkirk have a few decent players that would fit into our squad very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Its fairly obvious that both him and Dow would rather stay at their current club, and the only chance we have of signing them is if United/Falkirk are in the Championship next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Center Half Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Sounds to me more like they are not offering what I want and will wait for someone else who does/might. if we are serious about signing these players early I do think there is not much negotiating can take place really you pay what they want and get then signed, or you wait on the clock ticking down. We operate a bit like E-bay . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Gunning now available . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/football/st-johnstone/st-johnstone-boss-hopes-for-bigger-transfer-kitty-1.933312“If you look at it over the last couple of years, we’ve sold someone for £800,000 and another for nearly half a million.“We’ve brought in over £1.3m and haven’t touched it. It’s been put aside and has helped structure the club.“So you can get success with good financial planning.“Even if we didn’t make six, it wouldn’t of made much difference to us financially. But it is important that we got it.“Hopefully we can use the extra revenue to strengthen the team."“When I took over the job the budget was cut drastically and has stayed roughly the same the last three years.“Even with the success we’re not a club who can put the money we’ve gained straight back into the team.” Edited April 12, 2016 by garydavidson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 “Even if we didn’t make six, it wouldn’t of made much difference to us financially. But it is important that we got it." Well, that's a load of shite. League place alone is a couple of hundred grand, and the away supports from Aberdeen and Celtic will be better than whoever we would've played in the bottom six. Atleast £300k of a difference between us making top 6 and bottom 6. Back pocket change for teams in the English premiership, but a massive amount for a club like Saints. Cagey and bruce 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Kyle we make that much interest a month off our millions. #pocketchange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Kyle we make that much interest a month off our millions. #pocketchange Tell me where you are getting your interest rate of more than 0.05% ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Tell me where you are getting your interest rate of more than 0.05% ?.Ask Dodgy Dave HOODLUM65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Ask Dodgy DavePlease leave the forum for the remainder of today's business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Ask Dodgy DaveMillaband ? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Please leave the forum for the remainder of today's business.As long as you keep winding Athens up. Abernethy Saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensSaint Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 As long as you keep winding Athens up.If Saints need re-finance, I know a company who can help. Since it is Saints I will do it at 50% of my normal commission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.B.B:- Adz Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 “Even if we didn’t make six, it wouldn’t of made much difference to us financially. But it is important that we got it." Well, that's a load of shite. League place alone is a couple of hundred grand, and the away supports from Aberdeen and Celtic will be better than whoever we would've played in the bottom six. Atleast £300k of a difference between us making top 6 and bottom 6. Back pocket change for teams in the English premiership, but a massive amount for a club like Saints.Does seem an odd comment to be honest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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