Saintdunc Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 It has all gone quiet since the Coach of Ilves told us that the young Finn was on his way to Saints. Has anyone heard anything? Have Saints mentioned him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 15 minutes ago, Saintdunc said: It has all gone quiet since the Coach of Ilves told us that the young Finn was on his way to Saints. Has anyone heard anything? Have Saints mentioned him? Must be visa problems as hit quarantine should well past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Saintdunc said: It has all gone quiet since the Coach of Ilves told us that the young Finn was on his way to Saints. Has anyone heard anything? Have Saints mentioned him? Sure they mentioned they were working on it but it seemed a done enough deal. I think it must be a work permit/visa thing? Maybe we aren't paying enough to satisfy the UK government! Edited August 13, 2021 by garydavidson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 We won't be easily beaten by anyone but it's absolutely vital that someone comes in who's not an absolute goal virgin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 5 hours ago, Saintdunc said: It has all gone quiet since the Coach of Ilves told us that the young Finn was on his way to Saints. Has anyone heard anything? Have Saints mentioned him? Like all government departments, I’m sure Brexit and Covid will have slowed down everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Paddy Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Pat McGroin said: Like all government departments, I’m sure Brexit and Covid will have slowed down everything. Only brexit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYellowBox Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 (edited) A while back I know, but with Jason Scotland, did we not announce the signing and then say it was subject to a work permit? I know govts are slow, but they must be able to get this sorted reasonably quickly. Imagine if one of the EPL clubs had to wait for ages. Guarantee Chelsea wont have to wait a few weeks to play Lukaku. Edited August 13, 2021 by TheYellowBox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, TheYellowBox said: Guarantee Chelsea wont have to wait a few weeks to play Lukaku. Ones a £100m International top drawer footballer, and the other is a nominal fee from Finland, of course they won't be treated the same. Fairly sure Motherwell took over 2 weeks to finalise their deal for a Finnish CB. Think you're probably having to look at 2-3 weeks at least for these things now maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mc Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 9 minutes ago, RandomGuy said: Ones a £100m International top drawer footballer, and the other is a nominal fee from Finland, of course they won't be treated the same. Fairly sure Motherwell took over 2 weeks to finalise their deal for a Finnish CB. Think you're probably having to look at 2-3 weeks at least for these things now maybe. He’s been here 4. weeks seems extraordinarily long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintgscot Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 Waiting on work permit I hear. Due to Brexit they are taking longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbourne Saint Posted August 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 I wonder what Saints have organised for training for him? Can he "mix" with the squad in training? Doubt it, but would be worth a try. Guess the best we can hope for is he goes through fitness training. Oh, and Charlie Gilmour is back in light training. Guess if all goes to plan, back late September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 8 hours ago, saintgscot said: Waiting on work permit I hear. Due to Brexit they are taking longer. Jeez......it's almost like being a part of a big European community made things like this easier. skivealive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Watched Brechin v Rothes this afternoon, Max Kucheriavyi was the best player of the park by a mile. Good free kick to set up the first goal and a terrific direct free kick in the last minute to nick a point. Took all the dead balls, and controlled the middle of the park. I can see why he got a contract at Saints, he has bags of potential. John Bonham, glenrothes saintee, Ginger Bakers rebel army and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristo Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 3 hours ago, montrosesaintee said: Watched Brechin v Rothes this afternoon, Max Kucheriavyi was the best player of the park by a mile. Good free kick to set up the first goal and a terrific direct free kick in the last minute to nick a point. Took all the dead balls, and controlled the middle of the park. I can see why he got a contract at Saints, he has bags of potential. Great to hear this, hopefully the new Ali McCann. I'm in Inverness so will look out for a Brechin away game I can get to when I can't make the Saints game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYellowBox Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 In a way, delays to permits might be to saints advantage. On the one hand, we rarely sign overseas players, so less of an issue for us bringing in players than others. On the flip of that, if it is an issue for clubs and delays transfers, as we get closer to the close of the window, clubs down south will be more reluctant to buy players from abroad if they think there is a 4 week wait to play them, (managers can go with a run of 4 weeks lossses) then they may look to Scorland more, which will push demand and prices up, McCann being the obvious big impact for us. A £2m valued player, can quickly become £3m and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibbydoo Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 12 hours ago, cristo said: Great to hear this, hopefully the new Ali McCann. I'm in Inverness so will look out for a Brechin away game I can get to when I can't make the Saints game. Nairn 11th Sept Clachnacuddin 6th Nov Might see you there! cristo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibbydoo Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 32 minutes ago, TheYellowBox said: In a way, delays to permits might be to saints advantage. On the one hand, we rarely sign overseas players, so less of an issue for us bringing in players than others. On the flip of that, if it is an issue for clubs and delays transfers, as we get closer to the close of the window, clubs down south will be more reluctant to buy players from abroad if they think there is a 4 week wait to play them, (managers can go with a run of 4 weeks lossses) then they may look to Scorland more, which will push demand and prices up, McCann being the obvious big impact for us. A £2m valued player, can quickly become £3m and so on. We are asking £3m supposedly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibbydoo Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 Hopefully 3m becomes 5m ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibbydoo Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 16 hours ago, montrosesaintee said: Watched Brechin v Rothes this afternoon, Max Kucheriavyi was the best player of the park by a mile. Good free kick to set up the first goal and a terrific direct free kick in the last minute to nick a point. Took all the dead balls, and controlled the middle of the park. I can see why he got a contract at Saints, he has bags of potential. Who's the other player at Brechin? Is it the goalie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYellowBox Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Shibbydoo said: We are asking £3m supposedly Which hopefully becomes more. Club may be willing to listen at £3m, but get couple of clubs interested and that can rise quickly. Even if the fee doesnt, the add ons will. I think ultimately that is where we may make the most on McCann. 20% sell on for a player, who in England could potentially go for 8 figures would be massive for saints. Actually worth sacrificing some up front fee for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny B Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, TheYellowBox said: Club may be willing to listen at £3m, Your Source I cannot a figure quoted by the club As far as i am aware not bids for him at any price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibbydoo Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibbydoo Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 Just now, Johnny B said: Your Source I cannot a figure quoted by the club As far as i am aware not bids for him at any price Stoke were supposedly told £3m and told us to gtf Johnny B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYellowBox Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Johnny B said: Your Source I cannot a figure quoted by the club As far as i am aware not bids for him at any price That's what I mean, club may be willing to listen to offers over £xm, but be looking for more. The only 'source' anyone has is steve Brown saying we want more than our record sale, which was £1.875m. Johnny B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny B Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Shibbydoo said: Stoke were supposedly told £3m and told us to gtf Stoke City have been linked with a £1 million swoop for St Johnstone star Ali McCann. Potters boss Michael O’Neill knows McCann well from his days as Northern Ireland boss – and has kept tabs on his progress at St Johnstone. (Courier last month) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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