The Big Summer Transfer Window 2022 Thread

[slf]

24 minutes ago, john.w said:

It beggars belief this manager is still in charge

Correct

[THE LARK SAINT]

10 minutes ago, slf said:

Correct

Cup double  manager 

[slf]

Just now, THE LARK SAINT said:

Cup double  manager 

Correct

[Havana Saint]

New squad and new manager. 

[rik2304]

Guess what?

Sign shite. You'll be shite.

[Pat McGroin]

13 minutes ago, THE LARK SAINT said:

Cup double  manager 

You’re only as good as your recent results. 
 

Thanks for the double Callum but it’s time to go. 

[blueheaven]

The balance of our squad is an absolute mess. We've brought in too many old players who are just here for their last payday, we don't bring through any of our own young players, we're overloaded in the attacking midfield area, we've signed wingers for a system that doesn't use wingers, we've wasted money by chucking transfer fees at players who don't or can't play, and the manager has done nothing to address the three areas (goalkeeper, CDM and centre forward) that are absolutely critical to us making any sort of improvement. On top of that we've chucked long term contracts at guys like Considine, Bair and Crawford, and sent a promising striker out on loan for the whole season (why??).

For the squad to be in this state when our manager has been with us for over two years is just completely unacceptable. Our success as a club has been built on having a consistent spine of players who understand the club, want to be here, are in it for the long term and only need to be supplemented with a small number of transfers each year to keep things fresh. Davidson has completely destroyed that ethos and turned us into a collection of journeymen, has-beens, crocks and other fringe players who are nowhere near good enough for the level we're playing at.

The damage Davidson has done to what previous managers had built here could take years to fix, and he needs to be removed immediately before he makes things even worse.

[Strawman]

27 minutes ago, blueheaven said:

The balance of our squad is an absolute mess. We've brought in too many old players who are just here for their last payday, we don't bring through any of our own young players, we're overloaded in the attacking midfield area, we've signed wingers for a system that doesn't use wingers, we've wasted money by chucking transfer fees at players who don't or can't play, and the manager has done nothing to address the three areas (goalkeeper, CDM and centre forward) that are absolutely critical to us making any sort of improvement. On top of that we've chucked long term contracts at guys like Considine, Bair and Crawford, and sent a promising striker out on loan for the whole season (why??).

For the squad to be in this state when our manager has been with us for over two years is just completely unacceptable. Our success as a club has been built on having a consistent spine of players who understand the club, want to be here, are in it for the long term and only need to be supplemented with a small number of transfers each year to keep things fresh. Davidson has completely destroyed that ethos and turned us into a collection of journeymen, has-beens, crocks and other fringe players who are nowhere near good enough for the level we're playing at.

The damage Davidson has done to what previous managers had built here could take years to fix, and he needs to be removed immediately before he makes things even worse.

This , totally. Everything you’ve said nails the current position, the consistent spine under Tommy and to be fair managers before that meant while it wasn’t always great to watch you could at least see the plan. 

The promising striker out on loan, it’s for the last year of his contract so purely a money saving exercise I imagine as Linfield probably paying half his wages ( guessing ).

 

[rik2304]

37 minutes ago, blueheaven said:

The balance of our squad is an absolute mess. We've brought in too many old players who are just here for their last payday, we don't bring through any of our own young players, we're overloaded in the attacking midfield area, we've signed wingers for a system that doesn't use wingers, we've wasted money by chucking transfer fees at players who don't or can't play, and the manager has done nothing to address the three areas (goalkeeper, CDM and centre forward) that are absolutely critical to us making any sort of improvement. On top of that we've chucked long term contracts at guys like Considine, Bair and Crawford, and sent a promising striker out on loan for the whole season (why??).

For the squad to be in this state when our manager has been with us for over two years is just completely unacceptable. Our success as a club has been built on having a consistent spine of players who understand the club, want to be here, are in it for the long term and only need to be supplemented with a small number of transfers each year to keep things fresh. Davidson has completely destroyed that ethos and turned us into a collection of journeymen, has-beens, crocks and other fringe players who are nowhere near good enough for the level we're playing at.

The damage Davidson has done to what previous managers had built here could take years to fix, and he needs to be removed immediately before he makes things even worse.

Couldn't agree more. He inherited a great squad. Stumbled onto some success with players finding outrageous form but now is being found out.

 

No transfer strategy.

No plan B.

Has too many favourites.

Plays players out of position.

Too negative.

Could go on...

It's possible that he's a good coach/assistant but isn't cut out for a manager role.

 

 

 

Edited July 16, 2022 by rik2304

[sixties saintee]

How the feck did he get in the Scotland set up

[sixties saintee]

Anybody got broons number

[john.w]

2 minutes ago, sixties saintee said:

Anybody got broons number

Ask Roddy

[sixties saintee]

Just now, john.w said:

Ask Roddy

He's as bad disnae know whit day it is.

[saintee in exile]

48 minutes ago, blueheaven said:

The balance of our squad is an absolute mess. We've brought in too many old players who are just here for their last payday, we don't bring through any of our own young players, we're overloaded in the attacking midfield area, we've signed wingers for a system that doesn't use wingers, we've wasted money by chucking transfer fees at players who don't or can't play, and the manager has done nothing to address the three areas (goalkeeper, CDM and centre forward) that are absolutely critical to us making any sort of improvement. On top of that we've chucked long term contracts at guys like Considine, Bair and Crawford, and sent a promising striker out on loan for the whole season (why??).

For the squad to be in this state when our manager has been with us for over two years is just completely unacceptable. Our success as a club has been built on having a consistent spine of players who understand the club, want to be here, are in it for the long term and only need to be supplemented with a small number of transfers each year to keep things fresh. Davidson has completely destroyed that ethos and turned us into a collection of journeymen, has-beens, crocks and other fringe players who are nowhere near good enough for the level we're playing at.

The damage Davidson has done to what previous managers had built here could take years to fix, and he needs to be removed immediately before he makes things even worse.

Absolutely everything you said there is spot on and if we as mere fans can see it how on earth can a so called professional manager not??

He inherited the cup double squad,he didn't create it and IMO got lucky.He has absolutely destroyed this team and has no idea how to re-create it.

[PSJ.84]

3 hours ago, THE LARK SAINT said:

trying to play back 4 with unsuited players 

Was definitely a 5 but Gilmour wasn’t doing much defensively (or attacking) so looked like a 4. Could argue the 4 would’ve suited Brown-Mahon-Considine-Montgomery more

[dunblanemike]

10 minutes ago, PSJ.84 said:

Was definitely a 5 but Gilmour wasn’t doing much defensively (or attacking) so looked like a 4. Could argue the 4 would’ve suited Brown-Mahon-Considine-Montgomery more

Has CD come up with a new formation of four and a half back line?

[PSJ.84]

1 minute ago, dunblanemike said:

Has CD come up with a new formation of four and a half back line?

All hail Sir Callum

[Shibbydoo]

WHEN ARE WE GETTING A ****ING GOALKEEPER AND A STRIKER???????

[dave mc]

1 hour ago, Shibbydoo said:

WHEN ARE WE GETTING A ****ING GOALKEEPER AND A STRIKER???????

A week on Monday for the keeper,but that’s the least of our worries right now,no energy in the team,Murphy and wee Max the only shining lights in an appalling show

[crieffsaintandy]

Shades of sandy clark inherited a good sturrock squad, then got found out. Problem we have just now we need players in striker, defensive midfielder and a keeper, but do we really want to give Davidson the opportunity to make these signings, based on his previous good money going to bad in majority of cases, and he will just go to Biscuits Preston who is one of the biggest pricks going around Scottish football and is taking our club for a ride.

[ex-montrosesaintee]

5 hours ago, Shibbydoo said:

Anyone else almost lost total interest in this shitfest?

Yes

Yours sincerely

Steve Brown.

P.S. When's the rangers game on, I don't want to miss it?

[Melbourne Saint]

23 minutes ago, crieffsaintandy said:

Shades of sandy clark inherited a good sturrock squad, then got found out. Problem we have just now we need players in striker, defensive midfielder and a keeper, but do we really want to give Davidson the opportunity to make these signings, based on his previous good money going to bad in majority of cases, and he will just go to Biscuits Preston who is one of the biggest pricks going around Scottish football and is taking our club for a ride.

Please never mention Sandy Clark. Some dark days. I have PTSD.

Edited July 16, 2022 by Melbourne Saint

[Strawman]

We need a Goalie, midfielder and striker but is there the budget for that actually left, do we even work to a budget anymore ? 
 

I m sure Davidson was saying we were done for outfield players last weekend.

Given the amount of money wasted over the last 6 months, I think I d rather we let a new manager make the 3 signings we need.

We ve a bunch of players not good enough on two year deals already, it’s going to either take some money or time to sort this mess out.

In the space of one year, all the good work previous managers have done over 15 years has been undone, the blame for that has to lie mainly with Davidson but why has he been allowed to do it.

[scott1982]

5 hours ago, blueheaven said:

The balance of our squad is an absolute mess. We've brought in too many old players who are just here for their last payday, we don't bring through any of our own young players, we're overloaded in the attacking midfield area, we've signed wingers for a system that doesn't use wingers, we've wasted money by chucking transfer fees at players who don't or can't play, and the manager has done nothing to address the three areas (goalkeeper, CDM and centre forward) that are absolutely critical to us making any sort of improvement. On top of that we've chucked long term contracts at guys like Considine, Bair and Crawford, and sent a promising striker out on loan for the whole season (why??).

For the squad to be in this state when our manager has been with us for over two years is just completely unacceptable. Our success as a club has been built on having a consistent spine of players who understand the club, want to be here, are in it for the long term and only need to be supplemented with a small number of transfers each year to keep things fresh. Davidson has completely destroyed that ethos and turned us into a collection of journeymen, has-beens, crocks and other fringe players who are nowhere near good enough for the level we're playing at.

The damage Davidson has done to what previous managers had built here could take years to fix, and he needs to be removed immediately before he makes things even worse.

Agree. 

I reckon there is about 5 or 6 players in this squad that are good enough for the prem. 

[Cagey]

If teams like Hibs or Aberdeen had a start to the season like us the media would be all over it. Unfortunately we have Nicolson and a couple of others sucking up to Davidson for the odd story to justify their job.