Shibbydoo Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 21 minutes ago, Stumpy1966 said: He is injured. Glad to hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintdunc Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, Templar Saint said: Shows the players that the manager means to be here long term so every chance it could help sway them into committing as well. Agreed, but bigger sides will come sniffing for Callum when the sackings start and the compensation will be higher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Templar Saint Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Saintdunc said: Agreed, but bigger sides will come sniffing for Callum when the sackings start and the compensation will be higher! Yes that is another positive to the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MySpazz Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Why was Ambrose released from Livi? Not good enough, or too expensive? He looks 45 years old, but apparently is just 32! My prediction: Get's injured and is released in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintdunc Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Perhaps on pay per game contract hence no details on contract length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 3 hours ago, MySpazz said: Why was Ambrose released from Livi? Not good enough, or too expensive? He looks 45 years old, but apparently is just 32! My prediction: Get's injured and is released in January. Possibly chose to leave? Who knows. Livi have always been a shambles. He is liked at Hibs, Derby and Celtic. Also worth remembering just how young he was at Celtic. Bamba used to get the same “bombscare” treatment and he’s playing at a good level now. Seems like a lazy stereotype to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, Pat McGroin said: Bamba used to get the same “bombscare” treatment and he’s playing at a good level now. Seems like a lazy stereotype to me. But he was a bombscare, may have done well after his time at Hibs however most won't forget the calamity he could often be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 45 minutes ago, garydavidson said: But he was a bombscare, may have done well after his time at Hibs however most won't forget the calamity he could often be. I think you get an extra layer of protection in a back 3 though. I fully expect it will suit him to a tee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MySpazz Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Pat McGroin said: Possibly chose to leave? Who knows. Livi have always been a shambles. He is liked at Hibs, Derby and Celtic. Also worth remembering just how young he was at Celtic. Bamba used to get the same “bombscare” treatment and he’s playing at a good level now. Seems like a lazy stereotype to me. He is 32 - that's not a spring chicken. He looks older than his 32 years in the photo on the site.He's played for a number of clubs, and not had the consistancy of late. He has been without a club, so either not in demand or asking for too much money. It will be interesting to see if he can perform for us, but i don't expect much. We've signed players like this over the years, 6-8 game wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 5 hours ago, MySpazz said: He is 32 - that's not a spring chicken. He looks older than his 32 years in the photo on the site.He's played for a number of clubs, and not had the consistancy of late. He has been without a club, so either not in demand or asking for too much money. It will be interesting to see if he can perform for us, but i don't expect much. We've signed players like this over the years, 6-8 game wonders. We've also signed players of similar backgrounds who have gone on to do very well for us. I'm not sure what level of player people were expecting Saints to sign, given that the transfer window has closed and we basically needed a back-up defender at very short notice. We've ended up bringing a guy in who has years of experience of Scottish football, including over 100 games for the best team in the country, and over 50 caps for Nigeria. That's not a bad CV. If he turns out to be terrible, he won't play much anyway. If he's great, that's fantastic for all of us. Give the guy a chance. Indicator, John Bonham, Brian Potter and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Incidentally - is it a one-year contract for Ambrose? Haven't seen the length of contract reported anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linky Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 3 hours ago, blueheaven said: Incidentally - is it a one-year contract for Ambrose? Haven't seen the length of contract reported anywhere. The fact that's it not been reported makes me think it might be until January, or pay-per-play. I'm told that the reason he left Livi was that he struggled to play regular games fitness-wise. I imagine we will rotate that back three so will be less of a problem for us. If used well, I think he could be an asset. MySpazz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MySpazz Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 4 hours ago, blueheaven said: Incidentally - is it a one-year contract for Ambrose? Haven't seen the length of contract reported anywhere. Can anyone do a list of the over 30 years of age players who signed but played less than 10 games. Can't remember their names, but there was that Bulgarian, or was he Estonian or something, a defender....two seasons back, and plenty of others. I'd put Chris Iwelumo in that box, played six times, cup winner or not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) 27 minutes ago, MySpazz said: Can anyone do a list of the over 30 years of age players who signed but played less than 10 games. Can't remember their names, but there was that Bulgarian, or was he Estonian or something, a defender....two seasons back, and plenty of others. I'd put Chris Iwelumo in that box, played six times, cup winner or not! Estonian lad was only around 21-22 Iwelumo was about 36!! Edited September 14, 2021 by Pat McGroin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 hour ago, MySpazz said: Can anyone do a list of the over 30 years of age players who signed but played less than 10 games. Can't remember their names, but there was that Bulgarian, or was he Estonian or something, a defender....two seasons back, and plenty of others. I'd put Chris Iwelumo in that box, played six times, cup winner or not! Plamen Krachunov (Bulgarian) was 27 when he signed for us, Madis Vihmann (Estonian) was 23. I honestly don't think we've signed a huge number of over 30s in recent years, but if you want to look at a list of all our signings there's a pretty good record here: https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/st-johnstone-fc/alletransfers/verein/2578 MySpazz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBored Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 I see from that that Tristan Nydam was released by Ipswich. He was expected to be one of the great prospects down south at one point. Injuries since he left us have obviously taken their toll on his development. Thought he was a tidy wee player in his short time here. We probably have too many midfielders now, but he would fit our profile you would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainstand Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 13 hours ago, MySpazz said: He is 32 - that's not a spring chicken. He looks older than his 32 years in the photo on the site.He's played for a number of clubs, and not had the consistancy of late. He has been without a club, so either not in demand or asking for too much money. It will be interesting to see if he can perform for us, but i don't expect much. We've signed players like this over the years, 6-8 game wonders. i remember fans scoffing and sniggering at Rangers signing David Weir in his mid 30s or celtic fans when they signed lubo meravcik, both played on were stars and won their teams more than anyone could have imagined. Quite happy to give the boy a chance. As far as what he looks like I am not sure that is really relevant most of us go to watch them playing football not how they look but hey whatever floats your boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Same age as Sergei when he signed for us. Goran Stanic was older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumpy1949 Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 15 hours ago, MySpazz said: He is 32 - that's not a spring chicken. He looks older than his 32 years in the photo on the site.He's played for a number of clubs, and not had the consistancy of late. He has been without a club, so either not in demand or asking for too much money. It will be interesting to see if he can perform for us, but i don't expect much. We've signed players like this over the years, 6-8 game wonders. Look on the bright side you won’t be too disappointed when he fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE LARK SAINT Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Why do some people right players off in early 30s never understood it we have had several successful 30+ players Cleveland-Saint and Coltrane 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MySpazz Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 minute ago, THE LARK SAINT said: Why do some people right players off in early 30s never understood it we have had several successful 30+ players Players that we've signed in their 30s? Players who signed and landed us in the top 6 of the top flight? Name some (I believe you, but would love to see some names) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 50 minutes ago, MySpazz said: Players that we've signed in their 30s? Players who signed and landed us in the top 6 of the top flight? Name some (I believe you, but would love to see some names) I mean, Bryson and Conway signed last Summer and we finished top 6 and won 2 trophies, both in their 30s and regularly played. Cleveland-Saint, gingermunkie, garydavidson and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) Kernaghan? Morris couldn’t have been far from 30 when he signed. Dubes. Edited September 14, 2021 by Pat McGroin blueheaven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mc Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Fraser Wright blueheaven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE LARK SAINT Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Kenny Thomson was something like 38 when we signed him was brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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