Melbourne Saint Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) Alrighty, we've rolled into October and the next 12 weeks will potentially see a bit more action. If previous interest in Rooney & McCart is continued, then we'll face the likelihood of a PCA situation. They could also sign a contract extension, but we'll see. Of the loanees I expect CD to want permanent contracts for Devine, McPherson, Crawford ... maybe Ambrose? He stated as much in the aftermath of the last window that offering contracts was a priority & move away from loans. Should Rooney & McCart go (and I would expect a fairly early offer from Hibs/whomever). Our dude assigned to identifying players will have had enough time to identify defenders. Ambrose may be offered another year at season's end, but we'll need a left sided CD. I wouldn't be surprised if the shortbread tin is opened for an experienced player there. So, I expect movement in defence. Midfield is quite reasonable. If McPherson & Crawford sign up, Bryson leaves (will Craig too?) in the summer. We have Muzz, Gilmour, Ballantyne & Max. I would expect Ballantyne, Gilmour & Max to aim to challenge for a jersey. Next season is very important for them if they have a future with Saints. I think we will need a strong defensive midfielder and wouldn't be surprised if that is on our list either in January, or summer window. Edited October 4, 2021 by blueheaven Title edited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 4 hours ago, Melbourne Saint said: Alrighty, we've rolled into October and the next 12 weeks will potentially see a bit more action. If previous interest in Rooney & McCart is continued, then we'll face the likelihood of a PCA situation. They could also sign a contract extension, but we'll see. Of the loanees I expect CD to want permanent contracts for Devine, McPherson, Crawford ... maybe Ambrose? He stated as much in the aftermath of the last window that offering contracts was a priority & move away from loans. Should Rooney & McCart go (and I would expect a fairly early offer from Hibs/whomever). Our dude assigned to identifying players will have had enough time to identify defenders. Ambrose may be offered another year at season's end, but we'll need a left sided CD. I wouldn't be surprised if the shortbread tin is opened for an experienced player there. So, I expect movement in defence. Midfield is quite reasonable. If McPherson & Crawford sign up, Bryson leaves (will Craig too?) in the summer. We have Muzz, Gilmour, Ballantyne & Max. I would expect Ballantyne, Gilmour & Max to aim to challenge for a jersey. Next season is very important for them if they have a future with Saints. I think we will need a strong defensive midfielder and wouldn't be surprised if that is on our list either in January, or summer window. Fair summary but Craig will still be here next season as youth coach/player. Very little game time but backup. Saints need him around the club. MySpazz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 Ambrose is contracted until the end if the season? He's not a loan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.B.B:- Adz Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 We won’t offer Reece Devine a contract. MySpazz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbourne Saint Posted October 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 14 hours ago, RandomGuy said: Ambrose is contracted until the end if the season? He's not a loan. Yes he's not a loan, but if he keeps up his form, I've no doubt we'd be looking for an extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbourne Saint Posted October 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 14 hours ago, R.B.B:- Adz said: We won’t offer Reece Devine a contract. Why do you say that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 8 hours ago, Melbourne Saint said: Yes he's not a loan, but if he keeps up his form, I've no doubt we'd be looking for an extension. I doubt it, tbh. It'll be a Conway situation, Ambrose is here for a season to help out and buy us time between Kerr leaving and targets contracts expiring. If he plays well then great, we wave him off as a cult hero who done exactly what we wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Nicked this from Pie & Bovril - our current squad situation: Goalkeepers Zander Clark - 2022 Elliot Parish - 2022 Ross Sinclair - 2024 Jack Wills - 2022 - on loan at Brechin City Craig Hepburn - 2023 Defenders Shaun Rooney - 2022 James Brown - 2023 Max Kucheriavyi - 2024 - on loan at Brechin City Hayden Muller - 2022 - on loan from Millwall Lars Dendoncker - 2022 - on loan from Brighton Efe Ambrose - 2022 Liam Gordon - 2022 Jamie McCart - 2022 Sam Denham - 2022 Liam Parker - 2022 Callum Booth - 2022 Reece Devine - 2022 - on loan from Manchester United Midfielders/wingers David Wotherspoon - 2023 Murray Davidson - 2022 Craig Bryson - 2022 Charlie Gilmour -2023 Cammy McPherson - 2022 - on loan from St Mirren Ali Crawford - 2022 - on loan from Bolton Wanderers Liam Craig - 2022 Cammy Ballantyne - 2022 - on loan at Montrose Alex Ferguson - 2023 - on loan at Edinburgh City Bailey Pert - 2023 Spencer Moreland - 2022 Jordan Northcott - 2022 Michael O’Halloran- 2023 Glenn Middleton - 2022 - on loan from Rangers Attackers Stevie May - 2023 Chris Kane - 2023 Callum Hendry - 2022 - on loan at Kilmarnock Taylor Steven - 2022 Eetu Vertainen -2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Who is Taylor Stephen?? And why has he reversed his name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbourne Saint Posted October 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 2 hours ago, blueheaven said: Nicked this from Pie & Bovril - our current squad situation: Goalkeepers Zander Clark - 2022 Elliot Parish - 2022 Ross Sinclair - 2024 Jack Wills - 2022 - on loan at Brechin City Craig Hepburn - 2023 Defenders Shaun Rooney - 2022 James Brown - 2023 Max Kucheriavyi - 2024 - on loan at Brechin City Hayden Muller - 2022 - on loan from Millwall Lars Dendoncker - 2022 - on loan from Brighton Efe Ambrose - 2022 Liam Gordon - 2022 Jamie McCart - 2022 Sam Denham - 2022 Liam Parker - 2022 Callum Booth - 2022 Reece Devine - 2022 - on loan from Manchester United Midfielders/wingers David Wotherspoon - 2023 Murray Davidson - 2022 Craig Bryson - 2022 Charlie Gilmour -2023 Cammy McPherson - 2022 - on loan from St Mirren Ali Crawford - 2022 - on loan from Bolton Wanderers Liam Craig - 2022 Cammy Ballantyne - 2022 - on loan at Montrose Alex Ferguson - 2023 - on loan at Edinburgh City Bailey Pert - 2023 Spencer Moreland - 2022 Jordan Northcott - 2022 Michael O’Halloran- 2023 Glenn Middleton - 2022 - on loan from Rangers Attackers Stevie May - 2023 Chris Kane - 2023 Callum Hendry - 2022 - on loan at Kilmarnock Taylor Steven - 2022 Eetu Vertainen -2023 That's a tsunami of contracts to be worked on. CD will want things tied up pretty quickly. But then there's the agent factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linky Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 I get the feeling McCart will be away to Hibs, but Rooney may sign a new contract. I imagine we'll be looking closely at Dendoncker to see if they might be able to step in for McCart on a more long-term basis, although everything would depend on Brighton's plans for him. It costs nothing for them to keep him on for a bit longer in the hope he'll turn out good enough for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 4 hours ago, Linky said: I get the feeling McCart will be away to Hibs, but Rooney may sign a new contract. I imagine we'll be looking closely at Dendoncker to see if they might be able to step in for McCart on a more long-term basis, although everything would depend on Brighton's plans for him. It costs nothing for them to keep him on for a bit longer in the hope he'll turn out good enough for him. I can't see EPL players signing for Saints. Would think they would probably go to championship or Div 1 team down south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Really need to make moves to get the defence tied down or new targets acquired. As much as Saints fans are used to starting at that number of keys guys being out of contract there is probably unprecedented success attached to a number of those guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.B.B:- Adz Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 6 hours ago, Linky said: I get the feeling McCart will be away to Hibs Aberdeen in January apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Max Kucheriavyi is very definitely an attacking midfielder and not a defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbourne Saint Posted October 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Cagey said: I can't see EPL players signing for Saints. Would think they would probably go to championship or Div 1 team down south. Hearts signed a very good midfielder, 22yr old Baningime from Everton. It can be done. It just takes a lot of cash, which Hearts seem to think they have. Baningime is a shoe in to be signed by one of the Uglies in the next 12 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 13 hours ago, Cagey said: I can't see EPL players signing for Saints. Would think they would probably go to championship or Div 1 team down south. Do we even know that Dendoncker is out of contract at the end of the season? I've seen hardly anything said about his Brighton situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 30 minutes ago, blueheaven said: Do we even know that Dendoncker is out of contract at the end of the season? I've seen hardly anything said about his Brighton situation. It was announced he signed a 2 year deal with them in 2020. https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/1749876/albion-sign-lars-dendoncker No idea if there's a clause to trigger an extra year or not. blueheaven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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