blueheaven Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 Another transfer window on the horizon so thought I'd set up a new thread. What are people hoping to get out of this one? Anyone heard any rumours? Anyone want to start any? CD's saying he's expecting a quiet window (although that seems to count for little and I'm always bracing myself for 10 new signings, 6 of whom never play). But surely the focus needs to be on reducing the squad size at this stage? Hopefully we'll also get through the window without Mitchell being recalled by Millwall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 Hopefully get rid of some dross , at least out on loan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickDT Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 Don't see the need for any additions unless someone of a much higher calibre becomes available. I'd like to see MOH off the books and Mahon given a wee loan spell in the Championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezza70 Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 Hopefully reduce the wage bill and save some cash for hopefully new signings of better quality for next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 Cut some of the dead wood loose. Get a real CDM in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumpy1949 Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 1 hour ago, rik2304 said: Cut some of the dead wood loose. Get a real CDM in. Might not be a REAL CDM but Ryan McGowan has been one of our best players since he moved into that role. OldPoster, SaintJet and Cleveland-Saint 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 In a dream world I’d like another central midfielder brought in to free up Hallberg, but ultimately we’re stacked in his ideal position and we’re still to really see what Phillips is all about. A few out whilst looking at potential pre-contracts would suit me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 55 minutes ago, Stumpy1966 said: Might not be a REAL CDM but Ryan McGowan has been one of our best players since he moved into that role. Yeah. But if he gets injuries or suspensions then we're knackered. Especially as Aldi McCann loves an injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted November 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 1 hour ago, PSJ.84 said: In a dream world I’d like another central midfielder brought in to free up Hallberg, but ultimately we’re stacked in his ideal position and we’re still to really see what Phillips is all about. I'm hoping Spoony's return might allow Hallberg to move a bit further forward again. That seemed to be what happened in the Killie game when Spoony came on (see average positions below): https://twitter.com/StAnalysis/status/1587548964504702977 Really hard to see how MOH, Crawford and Mahon fit into things at the moment. I also think we might see Max going on loan to a Championship side. He'd be far better off getting experience of playing every week at that level, than sitting on our bench and making the occasional cameo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linky Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 I can't see anyone coming in. If the manager doesn't rate MOH and Mahon we really need to get them both off the wage bill. I'd like us to be proactive about players signing new contracts, looking ahead to pre-contracts in terms of those loans that will be coming to an end at the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 4 hours ago, blueheaven said: I'm hoping Spoony's return might allow Hallberg to move a bit further forward again. That seemed to be what happened in the Killie game when Spoony came on (see average positions below): https://twitter.com/StAnalysis/status/1587548964504702977 Really hard to see how MOH, Crawford and Mahon fit into things at the moment. I also think we might see Max going on loan to a Championship side. He'd be far better off getting experience of playing every week at that level, than sitting on our bench and making the occasional cameo. Returns of both Wotherspoon and MacPherson totally slipped my mind when I wrote that, somehow! Wouldn’t complain with those four heading out on loan, thought I wouldn’t be against MOH and Crawford leaving permanently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 5 hours ago, blueheaven said: I'm hoping Spoony's return might allow Hallberg to move a bit further forward again. That seemed to be what happened in the Killie game when Spoony came on (see average positions below): https://twitter.com/StAnalysis/status/1587548964504702977 Really hard to see how MOH, Crawford and Mahon fit into things at the moment. I also think we might see Max going on loan to a Championship side. He'd be far better off getting experience of playing every week at that level, than sitting on our bench and making the occasional cameo. You seem to suggest that Spoony would play behind Hallberg. Spoony is better further forward than his cameo appearance in the Killie game, when his position was for tactical reasons. dave mc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 1 hour ago, HOODLUM65 said: You seem to suggest that Spoony would play behind Hallberg. Spoony is better further forward than his cameo appearance in the Killie game, when his position was for tactical reasons. Thank you Calumn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 23 minutes ago, sixties saintee said: Thank you Calumn What choice of whisky are you on tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 10 hours ago, HOODLUM65 said: What choice of whisky are you on tonight? Eeny meany miney mo. Two Cups 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumpy1949 Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Are they new to the market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted November 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 On 11/4/2022 at 7:42 PM, HOODLUM65 said: You seem to suggest that Spoony would play behind Hallberg. Spoony is better further forward than his cameo appearance in the Killie game, when his position was for tactical reasons. Personally I'm not convinced on that. I think as Spoony gets older, the more likely it is we'll see him playing a deeper role in the team. I can see him taking on more of a Chris Millar role in the team in the coming years. I think we've wasted Hallberg for most of this season and I'd like to see him play further forward, with Spoony in behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 12 minutes ago, blueheaven said: Personally I'm not convinced on that. I think as Spoony gets older, the more likely it is we'll see him playing a deeper role in the team. I can see him taking on more of a Chris Millar role in the team in the coming years. I think we've wasted Hallberg for most of this season and I'd like to see him play further forward, with Spoony in behind. Fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 Seems form has changed on the football field so let us see what kind of manager Davidson is with the books. Far too big a squad so hopefully that is trimmed but I can't see some of those players being moved on easily. What we need is to start seeing plans for the summer getting done, could see a lot of holes needing filled up then. Havana Saint and rik2304 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havana Saint Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 Suspect Mikey and Crawford will be off, plus a few more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 Suspect that MOH and Mahon will be punted. Hopefully Crawfraud is as well but knowing Davidson he'll hand him another 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 10 hours ago, Havana Saint said: Suspect Mikey and Crawford will be off, plus a few more. Who wood take them , Alloa maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted November 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 11 hours ago, Havana Saint said: Suspect Mikey and Crawford will be off, plus a few more. I think Mikey needs to go to someone at the top end of the Championship, feel a bit of love again and hopefully rediscover how good he can be. For me he'll always be a Saints legend but clearly he's at a point of needing to make a fresh start somewhere else. Not sure about Crawford. He's still getting game time here and he still has another year left on his contract. I don't see him going yet but could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linky Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 I don't see that Crawford will go anyway. He's still a key part of the manager's plans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintJet Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 16 hours ago, rik2304 said: Suspect that MOH and Mahon will be punted. Hopefully Crawfraud is as well but knowing Davidson he'll hand him another 2 years. Crawford signed a 2 year contract last year; like it or lump it ( no pun intended ) we're stuck with him. rik2304 and Havana Saint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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