Steve McQueen Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 1 year deal for Chris Millar according to the sun. Shibbydoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjfc99 Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Sun reporting Swanson to sign pre-contract with Hibs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jad Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Disappointed that it looks like Danny has opted for Hibs, grass isn't always greener and Lennon will use him and drop him if it doesn't work out. Call of his home club too hard to resist or agent getting lots of money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) It's Robert Thomson reporting it, so it's 100% true. Can't blame him, he's getting a substantial pay rise, he's been promised first team football and its the club he's supported his entire life. Naturally disappointed but at least we've got a few months to identify replacements Edited April 20, 2017 by RandomGuy Wendy Saints 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Imagine there's a strong chance we won't see Swanson play for us again. He's clearly been telling TW he wants to re-sign with us, and yet has once again gone behind his back to sign elsewhere. I can't imagine TW will happily accept that. Nor can I see him giving Swanson a third chance if he flops at Hibs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbourne Saint Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Imagine there's a strong chance we won't see Swanson play for us again. He's clearly been telling TW he wants to re-sign with us, and yet has once again gone behind his back to sign elsewhere. I can't imagine TW will happily accept that. Nor can I see him giving Swanson a third chance if he flops at Hibs. Disagree. I reckon TW will select him & remind him what Saints did for him & tell him to go out with a bang. Just not at Foster Wendy Saints 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Liam got us into Europe before heading to Hibs, don't think Danny is quite the same character. Sadly he won't be put off by Saints fans booing him, must be used to it by now. David123 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Wallace Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Shame. When on his game he was a joy to watch. Wendy Saints 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jad Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Liam got us into Europe before heading to Hibs, don't think Danny is quite the same character. Sadly he won't be put off by Saints fans booing him, must be used to it by now. Why should we be booing him? Although very disappointed in his choice of moving on it's not the first time a player has decided to do this and he is within his right to do so. Think there must be more to this than meets the eye and Saints should have had a deal sorted out much earlier e.g. In Oct/Dec period but they didn't nor did they seem to try to get in done after Jan. More likely to be an agent pushing buttons re money and a move to his childhood club. As I say I am disappointed but will remember the skills and goals he scored whilst here. Time to move on. And for the record there will be no booing from me even though I reckon he has made the wrong decision to leave. Wendy Saints 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibbydoo Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 No big loss, another half season player who's let his own hype get to his head. Again! Obviously not clever enough to learn from his own past mistakes. See ya Danny, thanks for a great first half of the season. And good luck - have a feeling you will need it. fazman1977 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 It'll be interesting to see the reaction to this. From both Swanson and the boo boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferg Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Sorry to see him go but not nearly as sorry as I'd have been earlier in the season. Firmly believe Tommy got the best out of Danny. Can't wait to see Foster marking him next season! Abernethy Saint, David123 and Cagerf 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 PotY awards night could be tense...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumpy1949 Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Sorry has he signed?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Looks like Swanson has played Tommy for a fool. Tommy surely would not have said yesterday that he thought he would sign ,only for him to sign for Hibs the following day,if he had not had good reason to believe it. Either that or Tommy was trying to put the pressure on. Either way Tommy has been let down by a guy who has more or less admitted he saved his career & possibly his sanity. templeofsaints 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampshade Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Miller great news ,Swanson good riddance won't miss him one bit done nothing but mess us about he will need a cushion for the bench he will be on fazman1977 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Swanson was great at the start of the season, but has less and less been part of the strong team spirit that makes Tommy's Saints teams what they are. His style of play is also predictable - he keeps the ball too long, and while he has the ability to beat several players, they are now wise to it and the second one usually kicks him in the air and ends the attack - knowing we are notoriously shit at set pieces. I am very pleased that we had him for this season and he has undoubtedly played a big part in our league position, but equally I'm not too despondent that he won't be here next season. We have the bones of a consistent and excellent squad for next season, and Swanson leaving gives Tommy a chance to find a creative gem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templeofsaints Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Swanson was great at the start of the season, but has less and less been part of the strong team spirit that makes Tommy's Saints teams what they are. This - you just have to see Swansons attitude compared with the likes of Liam or Paton - arguably not as skilful players but able to contribute a lot more to the overall team performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Why should we be booing him? Although very disappointed in his choice of moving on it's not the first time a player has decided to do this and he is within his right to do so. My point was he has already been booed by Saints fans whilst playing for Saints. He will no doubt get booed when he moves on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 1 year deal for Chris Millar according to the sun. If Midge has put his injury problems behind him then it is good news. Swanson & presume Clive going. Have to assume Tam ,Mannus & Hunter will also be allowed to go to free up wages as we have Gordon,Comrie & Gilchrist joining first team wage bill. We NEED at least 3 attack minded players but not sure the Brown budget will stretch to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crieffsaintandy Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) His style of play is also predictable - he keeps the ball too long, and while he has the ability to beat several players, they are now wise to it and the second one usually kicks him in the air and ends the attack - knowing we are notoriously shit at set pieces. Disagree with this part, sometimes in games he is the wee spark that we need that changes games, as apart from him he are pretty pedestrian, when he came on against Aberdeen we looked far more threatening, that is why if he leaves, Tommy needs to find a bit of pace and creativity. Poor choice by him, but for him the lure of pulling on the Hibs strip (not to mention the wage), can't blame him, as will never get another chance, but never seems to be up front with any team he plays for and usually comes back to bite him in the proverbial. Edited April 21, 2017 by crieffsaintandy Wendy Saints 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Saints Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Can't disagree too much with what's already been said! I think Saints are a workmanlike team no frills! IMO Swanson could provide the frills and I honestly believe he would only be better under a settled contract! I think had he been given the right offer he may have stayed.. we'll never know now..I bear him no ill will.. short career and all that blah blah... I know Saints don't want to bust the pay scale but surely there must be some wiggle room..I certainly won't be booing him... any team would be lucky to get him... Goodbye & Good Luck .... Stumpy1949 and ex-montrosesaintee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Saints Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Can't disagree too much with what's already been said! I think Saints are a workmanlike team no frills! IMO Swanson could provide the frills and I honestly believe he would only be better under a settled contract! I think had he been given the right offer he may have stayed.. we'll never know now..I bear him no ill will.. short career and all that blah blah... I know Saints don't want to bust the pay scale but surely there must be some wiggle room..I certainly won't be booing him... any team would be lucky to get him... Goodbye & Good Luck .... The pre season contract did make me smile though especially after TW's statement! Maybe another person wanting to kick his head in up the tunnel ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Interesting to see the Unofficial Twitter hinting that Chris Millar has been fit for a while but issues with his contract limited his appearances. Just a few weeks back someone had claimed he was being left out so his automatic extension clause wasn't reached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainstand Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Imagine there's a strong chance we won't see Swanson play for us again. He's clearly been telling TW he wants to re-sign with us, and yet has once again gone behind his back to sign elsewhere. I can't imagine TW will happily accept that. Nor can I see him giving Swanson a third chance if he flops at Hibs. Liam played his heart out for Saints after he signed for Hibs and even sored the goal that got us into Europe. He is a professional and will give his all for the team he is with. Wendy Saints 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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