PSJ.84 Posted June 17, 2022 Report Share Posted June 17, 2022 10 minutes ago, MrBored said: Part of me thinks he'd have been better sticking around and the club did do a lot for him, taking a chance on him after bad injuries and supporting him through a very sticky spell just after covid killed the season. You could probably argue he owes more of that to Tommy Wright - who took another chance on him this season - than the club… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Saints Posted June 17, 2022 Report Share Posted June 17, 2022 19 minutes ago, saint-johns-toun said: I had never even heard of salford city until 10 minutes ago... They've had quite a lot of media exposure since 2014 after being taken over by Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Gary Neville and Phil Neville (and latterly David Beckham). I imagine their transfer budget would blow ours away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted June 17, 2022 Report Share Posted June 17, 2022 Can't blame him. It's clear he wasn't in Callum's plans until he was almost forced to play him. Norsaint and Cagey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south inch Posted June 17, 2022 Report Share Posted June 17, 2022 17 hours ago, Havana Saint said: Pretty decent. Not very exciting...but decent. Spot on assessment. Was Considine not briefly our top scorer about 8 or so years ago during yet another of our goal droughts on account of scoring 2 OGs against us? Saintdunc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aitchy Posted June 17, 2022 Report Share Posted June 17, 2022 As others have said, no chance we are competing with what Salford can offer. As far as I am aware, Hendry and his Dad have made no secret of the fact that he wanted to return to England and have been trying to get a club sorted for him for months. As far the narrative that he felt forced out by Callum Davidson or that the club could have done more to keep him, I'm not buying that. Davidson was the man that initially recommended Hendry to the club and gave him ample opportunities to prove his worth. Similarly, the club were never competing with the wages on offer, particularly when Hendry had expressed his wish to move to England. mainstand and blueheaven 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainstand Posted June 17, 2022 Report Share Posted June 17, 2022 Think they are a club that goes through players like water. The number of players they have bought and sold in recent years in pretty high, hopefully he will make a success of it. Sure they have just put in a new management team with Nicky Butt and Neville working with the former Man Utd under 23 manager. Have to laugh at some of the comments about Callum not fancying him and not wanting to play him etc. He put him out on loan to get his confidence and brought him back as a success for us. I would say for that he deserves some credit. Also look at the video of the 2 Callums after the last game it is pretty obvious that CH does not hold any grudges, indeed some would say Saints put him in the shop window to get his move South and at least double his wage i would think. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Simao Posted June 17, 2022 Report Share Posted June 17, 2022 I'm sure he'll be getting paid plenty, but League Two football.... not exactly challenging himself is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted June 17, 2022 Report Share Posted June 17, 2022 I wanted him gone after the Arbroath game, tbh, so I can't place any blame for Davidson writing him off really. Frustrating to lose him for nothing but Salford would blow us away financially. A player who's suffered the injuries Hendry has isn't passing up an opportunity like that either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted June 17, 2022 Report Share Posted June 17, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, rik2304 said: Can't blame him. It's clear he wasn't in Callum's plans until he was almost forced to play him. Agreed, I wish him well and thank him for saving us from relegation. Think he will do well provided they play to his strengths and don't play him as a lone striker. Poor guy will have to put up with Bobby Madden who is going to be refereeing in league 1 and 2 in England. Edited June 17, 2022 by Cagey dunkeldneil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted June 17, 2022 Report Share Posted June 17, 2022 Another wee day out fir me, no far tae go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranmere Saintee Posted June 17, 2022 Report Share Posted June 17, 2022 Salford were paying Adam Rooney £4000 a week when they were still in the National league, there is no way we can compete against such insane wages. They are currently reported to be losing £90000 a week!! Another Gretna, Rangers etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny B Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 4/5 starting players to come in Constadine and Wright 2 of them I assume to replace McCart and Rooney (if Wright is to be a wing back or is he to replace Middleton?) Now need a goal scorer to replace Hendry good luck with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 With Siegrist going to Celtic " will be get s a game ahead of Hart " I assume it is still on the cards for Zander to go to Arabs. A bit quiet on that front. IF Ross gets the United job will he sign McCart , as he was interested when at Hibs. When does the transfer window close. Is it the end of July or August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny B Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 22 minutes ago, Cagey said: When does the transfer window close. Is it the end of July or August. Not that lock 1 September going to be a long summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny B Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 (edited) McGeady or Wright? Hibs are set to sign 36-year-old former Republic of Ireland winger Aiden McGeady after his departure from Sunderland. (Daily Record) That is how highly they rated Wright Edited June 18, 2022 by Johnny B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintdunc Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 19 hours ago, mainstand said: Think they are a club that goes through players like water. The number of players they have bought and sold in recent years in pretty high, hopefully he will make a success of it. Sure they have just put in a new management team with Nicky Butt and Neville working with the former Man Utd under 23 manager. Not only players but since they flew up the pyramid and got to join the bigger boys league they have had significant changes in Management and coaching staff on a fairly frequent basis. They had 2 coaches who had been with them for quite some time until they got promoted from or to the Conference when they were sacked unceremoniously, despite some impressive scalps during their tenure. Some of the guys who took over did not last long as the Class of 92 don’t like, what they consider, failure to progress. Callum should enjoy the challenge. mainstand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny B Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 (edited) A bit board so looked into our signing take from it what you wish me in hope a back 4: Constidine (35) from Aberdeen where he played left side of a back 4 not a back 3. 2021/2022 He started 4 games and came on as a sub once not much football played. Injury 19 August 2021 “The 34-year-old suffered a cruciate ligament injury in the first leg of the Europa Conference League play-off against Qarabag in Baku last week and had an operation” He returned from injury on 19 March and started 1 game between then and the end of the season. Checked the last 2 seasons he has never played in a back 3 at Aberdeen Wright (27) from Hibs Where he played midfield. In the 2 seasons there he played 37 times and scored 2 goals (with us he started 36 games and scored 0 goals) In his first season with us His first season he suffered a knee injury in a match against Kilmarnock in November 2018. In August 2019 he returned to playing after nine months out. He rejected a new contract and left us in June 2020. SPFL Season 2020-2021 He played Right Midfield and Left Midfield. Starting eleven: 9, Substituted in: 8, On the bench: 11, Injured: 3, Goals: 1, Assists: 0 SPFL Season 20021-2022 He played Right Midfield Left mid Field and Attacking Right Midfield Starting eleven: 7, Substituted in: 10, On the bench: 11, Injured: 0 Goals: 1, Assists:0 He never played wing back at Hibs Edited June 18, 2022 by Johnny B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 4 hours ago, Johnny B said: A bit board so looked into our signing take from it what you wish me in hope a back 4: Constidine (35) from Aberdeen where he played left side of a back 4 not a back 3. 2021/2022 He started 4 games and came on as a sub once not much football played. Injury 19 August 2021 “The 34-year-old suffered a cruciate ligament injury in the first leg of the Europa Conference League play-off against Qarabag in Baku last week and had an operation” He returned from injury on 19 March and started 1 game between then and the end of the season. Checked the last 2 seasons he has never played in a back 3 at Aberdeen Wright (27) from Hibs Where he played midfield. In the 2 seasons there he played 37 times and scored 2 goals (with us he started 36 games and scored 0 goals) In his first season with us His first season he suffered a knee injury in a match against Kilmarnock in November 2018. In August 2019 he returned to playing after nine months out. He rejected a new contract and left us in June 2020. SPFL Season 2020-2021 He played Right Midfield and Left Midfield. Starting eleven: 9, Substituted in: 8, On the bench: 11, Injured: 3, Goals: 1, Assists: 0 SPFL Season 20021-2022 He played Right Midfield Left mid Field and Attacking Right Midfield Starting eleven: 7, Substituted in: 10, On the bench: 11, Injured: 0 Goals: 1, Assists:0 He never played wing back at Hibs And your point is , caller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 Davidson saying he wants Max ,Gilmour and Ferguson to step up to the mark in pre season. Is that in training or game against Cove. No mention of Ballantyne. Hope he has not been jettisoned as I had high hopes for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 Hendry bids an emotional farewell to Saints and supporters. I think he had a few pals in Perth and felt at home in the 5 years or so he was here. Hope to see him back some day but if he does then it would mean he was a failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny B Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 14 hours ago, Cagey said: And your point is , caller. Point is both will be asked to play in a position which is nor natura; if he plays back 3 and Wright as wing back Hence I hope back 4 And missed through injury As I said you take from it what it what you wish or ignore it and hope for the bestir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 20 hours ago, Saintdunc said: Not only players but since they flew up the pyramid and got to join the bigger boys league they have had significant changes in Management and coaching staff on a fairly frequent basis. They had 2 coaches who had been with them for quite some time until they got promoted from or to the Conference when they were sacked unceremoniously, despite some impressive scalps during their tenure. Some of the guys who took over did not last long as the Class of 92 don’t like, what they consider, failure to progress. Callum should enjoy the challenge. Graeme Alexander being one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linky Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 On this topic (sort of), I think we're about to go through a bad period for Scottish football. Firstly, I think the OF are getting stronger and pulling further away from the rest. Secondly, quite a few Scottish managers have moved down South recently and will be offering contracts to anyone half decent who has left an SPFL club. In previous years players like Rooney & Hendry might've moved on to Hibs, Aberdeen and perhaps back to us after a few years. This means clubs like us have our best players picked up for nothing to go and play in League 2, whilst we replace them with poorer quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.B.B:- Adz Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Linky said: On this topic (sort of), I think we're about to go through a bad period for Scottish football. Firstly, I think the OF are getting stronger and pulling further away from the rest. Secondly, quite a few Scottish managers have moved down South recently and will be offering contracts to anyone half decent who has left an SPFL club. In previous years players like Rooney & Hendry might've moved on to Hibs, Aberdeen and perhaps back to us after a few years. This means clubs like us have our best players picked up for nothing to go and play in League 2, whilst we replace them with poorer quality. This is why it is more important than ever that we invest in developing our own players. We should invest money in quality coaches, cutting edge training facilities and a competitive academy rather than paying guys like Conway, Bryson, Ambrose and Considine the wages we have recently. Not to mention fees paid for likes of Vertainen, Bair and others. blueheaven, Cagey and pezza70 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardo Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 2 hours ago, R.B.B:- Adz said: This is why it is more important than ever that we invest in developing our own players. We should invest money in quality coaches, cutting edge training facilities and a competitive academy rather than paying guys like Conway, Bryson, Ambrose and Considine the wages we have recently. Not to mention fees paid for likes of Vertainen, Bair and others. 100% this well said sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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