blueheaven Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 9 hours ago, Cagey said: After the last few games I am not sure if I am bothered if Melemed signed. Certainly wouldn't break the wage structure to do it. I like Melamed a lot but I think you can see why Callum has been reluctant to play him in these bigger games. Our biggest successes this season have all come from everyone in the team playing with high energy and high work rate, and that's just not his game. I think he has a lot to offer as an out-and-out striker and I always think he has that potential to produce a moment of magic out of nothing. But he does sometimes go missing for long spells of games and we couldn't afford that luxury yesterday. You could see the difference when Middleton replaced him because Middleton takes games by the scruff of the neck and makes things happen for the whole team around him. skivealive and garydavidson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Bakers rebel army Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 When saints win the cup we are guaranteed 8 games in Europe. That is a game changer in all sorts of ways including the ability to attract top flight fringe strikers . Conversation with Arsenal or Chelsea or any other major player about a loan deal on an emerging talent would become realistic with 8 European games in the bag. Should also help us attract other attacking options. The cup final is massive and we could already have European football in the bag before we even kick off. Exciting times, we are living the dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Johnny B said: Lost track of who in the squad has yet to resign for season 21-22, Tanser MOH and Conway who else??? Tanser, Gilmour, Davidson, Conway, MOH, Kane, Melamed, from memory, are those who haven't extended their deals yet. Obviously Brown and Middleton only on loan also due to leave. Johnny B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skivealive Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, RandomGuy said: Tanser, Gilmour, Davidson, Conway, MOH, Kane, Melamed, from memory, are those who haven't extended their deals yet. Obviously Brown and Middleton only on loan also due to leave. From that list, I only think we need to keep Kane. Davidson has been a sensational servant, but does he fit with our style/formation now? Both of our sitting midfielders during the successful period have been good passers. Not really Davidsons strongest skill. However, that all depends on what peoples wage demands are...and if there are any potential targets for replacements. Certainly need to try and get Middleton for another season at least. That may depend on who Rangers* sell in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBored Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Tanser is on his way is he not? Would expect Gilmour to be given a short term deal, CD had said he would try to give him game time, but that is going to be difficult since there is something on all our games to the end of the season. Davidson will be offered something...not sure about Conway, read at the w/end that he hadn't begun discussions yet. Brown reminds me of Clive Smith a few years back...was in effect on trial through a period...wouldn't entirely surprise me if he was signed as a cheap back up to Rooney. There will be deals for the others, but its down to how much they are worth...Kane certainly has an arguement for having a wage of a first team starter nowadays...not sure he would of been in that bracket before. MOH almost the opposite. Melamed....yesterday showed both sides of him. Willing to take on the quick shot around the box a few times early on and on another day one of them goes through the ruck of players. Also had the shot over the bar he should have done better with....then largely disappeared and became a little bit of a passenger. I suppose a bit of this will come down to how much of a difference the top five (hopefully) and at least a runners up spot makes in prize money. Winning the cup is a 'game changer' to some extent...but does the top 5 and runner up money just makes up for some of the shortfall of money coming through the door this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny B Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 41 minutes ago, skivealive said: Certainly need to try and get Middleton for another season at least. That may depend on who Rangers* sell in the summer. Do not disagree "On-loan Rangers winger Glenn Middleton, who set up St Johnstone's opening goal and scored their second as a substitute in Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final win over St Mirren, hopes his experience in Perth helps him next season at Ibrox, where the 21-year-old has two years remaining of his contract. (The Herald)" Sounds like he does not want to go out on loan next season but stay and fight for a place. We could get a repeat of this year, first half of the season, he tries and fails then loaned out in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 3 hours ago, RandomGuy said: Tanser, Gilmour, Davidson, Conway, MOH, Kane, Melamed, from memory, are those who haven't extended their deals yet. Obviously Brown and Middleton only on loan also due to leave. And Parish too I think? I know there have been some rumours that he extended, but I don't think I've seen anything confirmed yet. Personally I'd be more than happy to see all of them re-sign. Then it's just a case of strengthening the existing squad with a couple of extra signings. For some reason I have a feeling we might even end up holding onto Tanser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Just now, blueheaven said: And Parish too I think? I know there have been some rumours that he extended, but I don't think I've seen anything confirmed yet. Parish confirmed it when he was on the Dogger Saints podcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Just now, garydavidson said: Parish confirmed it when he was on the Dogger Saints podcast. Ah, brilliant. Weird that the club hasn't said anything (unless they have and I've missed it). Cagey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 21 minutes ago, blueheaven said: Ah, brilliant. Weird that the club hasn't said anything (unless they have and I've missed it). They did, I think - a year, wasn’t it - but there’s so much going on these things are easy missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 55 minutes ago, Abernethy Saint said: They did, I think - a year, wasn’t it - but there’s so much going on these things are easy missed. I don't remember seeing it from the club but Parish said he had on Dogger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE LARK SAINT Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 1 hour ago, blueheaven said: And Parish too I think? I know there have been some rumours that he extended, but I don't think I've seen anything confirmed yet. Personally I'd be more than happy to see all of them re-sign. Then it's just a case of strengthening the existing squad with a couple of extra signings. For some reason I have a feeling we might even end up holding onto Tanser. Parish is a definite 1 year extension From the horses mouth on Dogger Saints podcast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 1 hour ago, garydavidson said: Parish confirmed it when he was on the Dogger Saints podcast. Came across so well on that too, top bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny B Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 Allan Campbell leaving Motherwell good young midfielder worth a shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widge Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, Johnny B said: Allan Campbell leaving Motherwell good young midfielder worth a shout Is this a genuinely serious suggestion? He's so far and away out of our price range it's not even open for debate! He'll head straight into the Championship to a far better team than anyone out with the OF in Scotland on £10k+/week and a pretty hefty development fee (£400k) goes straight to Motherwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona, exciting attacker, worth a shout? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Widge said: Is this a genuinely serious suggestion? He's so far and away out of our price range it's not even open for debate! He'll head straight into the Championship to a far better team than anyone out with the OF in Scotland on £10k+/week and a pretty hefty development fee (£400k) goes straight to Motherwell. Average player. Wouldn't be over the moon if we DID sign him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Bakers rebel army Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 When we win the cup we will have a spare 3million so we could sign Messi for a week and a half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Templar Saint Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 40 minutes ago, Ginger Bakers rebel army said: When we win the cup we will have a spare 3million so we could sign Messi for a week and a half. No paying that for a bench warming squad player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Bakers rebel army Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 51 minutes ago, Templar Saint said: No paying that for a bench warming squad player He wouldn’t like the weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE LARK SAINT Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Ginger Bakers rebel army said: When we win the cup we will have a spare 3million so we could sign Messi for a week and a half. Guaranteed to resurface the car park mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Bakers rebel army Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 32 minutes ago, THE LARK SAINT said: Guaranteed to resurface the car park mate Sounds like inside knowledge Larky, you must have joined the secret 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE LARK SAINT Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 10 hours ago, Ginger Bakers rebel army said: Sounds like inside knowledge Larky, you must have joined the secret 7. Joined..?Original member when it was just 7. However the car park chat was a joke ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Bakers rebel army Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 38 minutes ago, THE LARK SAINT said: Joined..?Original member when it was just 7. However the car park chat was a joke ! Appreciate it’s a joke however it’s not far off the mark, been needing resurfaced for years. Saintees pink ladies have seen more concrete surface work than the car park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Celtic caretaker manager John Kennedy says the Glasgow club are keeping a close eye on the progress of St Johnstone midfielder Ali McCann. But he stresses that decisions about the squad for next season must await the arrival of a permanent manager. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57085895 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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