Maskrey Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 2 hours ago, RandomGuy said: He turned down Championship sides to sign for us, as he wanted top flight football to help him play for Bulgaria. He wouldn't turn down Aberdeen to then go to that league IMO. Doesn’t really make sense. I am sure the Bulgarian national set up are well aware the the English Championship is light years ahead in terms of quality compared to the top league in Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 2 hours ago, Linky said: Apparently was excellent in his first season, but then lost his way. Wouldn’t be hugely expensive I imagine, and would be a good signing if he got back to his early form. Is this a case of "we have been watching him for some time" or an agent saying I hear you are looking for a centre half. Who is Preston with again ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintdunc Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 1 hour ago, blueheaven said: And as far as I can see he's only ever said good things about Saints. Perhaps a bit too long after the joy of signing for a "huge" club with "great" fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted June 20, 2024 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 7 minutes ago, Saintdunc said: Perhaps a bit too long after the joy of signing for a "huge" club with "great" fans. What's wrong with saying that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMac Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 Saints powerless regards the release fee, it was no doubt agent driven, take it on the chin and move on. Better times ahead for Los diablos azules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elderslie Saint Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 The positives from the Mitov deal are that other players, and agents, will see that they can come here, have a platform to do well and then move on to a better contract elsewhere. That is where we are just now and is much more of a natural position for us and clubs of a similar stature to us. The last 10-15 years or so where we have had good players come and stay for prolonged periods are gone. Players playing for our club for more than 2/3 seasons will be in the minority. Maskrey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linky Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 1 hour ago, Cagey said: Is this a case of "we have been watching him for some time" or an agent saying I hear you are looking for a centre half. Who is Preston with again ?. From what I hear Levein is quite active in terms of identifying players he wants. Either through scouting or because he knows them. I think the days of a word from an agent might be over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linky Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 Wonder if MacGowan's contract is taking a long time because he has offers back in Australia. Surely we need to give him, Gordon and Philipps deadlines so we can move on to other targets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 Looks like news incoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Jack Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 3 hours ago, blueheaven said: Honestly don't see anything in his comments for people to get annoyed about. He's excited to sign for a new club and he's talking them up, just like I'd expect any new Saints player to do when they sign for us. Nothing disrespectful to us in that at all. And as far as I can see he's only ever said good things about Saints. Exactly. "Good luck, all the best, great keeper, sorely missed" moves to "fuq him" quite quickly. Some Lunatic Fans on here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Peat Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 Jack Sanders signed. Two year deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 Still need two starting centre halves not good enough id imagine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 2 hours ago, Maskrey said: Doesn’t really make sense. I am sure the Bulgarian national set up are well aware the the English Championship is light years ahead in terms of quality compared to the top league in Scotland. rik2304, garydavidson and Coltrane 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 Mitov made his farewell post on Instagram FWIW. rik2304 and blueheaven 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linky Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 36 minutes ago, tucker said: Still need two starting centre halves not good enough id imagine I imagine he's the replacement for Liam Gordon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_gain Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 1 hour ago, RandomGuy said: He's doing a better job selling the Scottish game than those actually tasked with doing so...... Coltrane, Savage, garydavidson and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_gain Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 1 hour ago, Linky said: I imagine he's the replacement for Liam Gordon Or Gordon is staying and he's the experienced head to mentor the young uns 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankfoot saint Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 Happy enough with this signing good age for a CB be interesting to see what shape we play next season will he go for full backs next or a wingback and continue to use Drey in that position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted June 20, 2024 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 Updated squad list (players in red are out of contract): Goalkeepers Josh Rae - 2026 Ross Sinclair - 2026 Craig Hepburn - 2027 Defenders/wing backs Ryan McGowan - 2024 Liam Gordon - 2024 Liam Parker - 2024 Oludare Olufunwa - 2025 David Keltjens - 2025 Sam McClelland - 2025 Jack Sanders - 2026 Midfielders/wingers Daniel Phillips - 2024 Connor Smith - 2025 Max Kucheriavyi - 2025 Matt Smith - 2025 Alex Ferguson - 2025 Fran Franczak - 2025(?) Cammy MacPherson - 2025 Sven Sprangler - 2025 Graham Carey - 2025 Drey Wright - 2025 Forwards Taylor Steven - 2024 Stevie May - 2025 Nicky Clark - 2025 Benjamin Kimpioka - 2025 Adama Sidibeh - 2026 Uche Ikpeazu - 2026 Departures Dave Richards - end of loan, returns to Crewe, signed for Dundee Utd Luke Robinson - end of loan, returns to Wigan Athletic Diallang Jaiyesimi - end of loan, returns to Charlton Athletic Chris Kane - end of contract, signed for Dunfermline Athletic Jack Wills - end of contract, signed for Queen's Park James Brown - end of contract Andy Considine - end of contract Callum Booth - end of contract, signed for Spartans Tony Gallacher - end of contract Ali Crawford - end of contract Cammy Ballantyne - end of contract, signed for Linfield Dimitar Mitov - sold to Aberdeen for undisclosed fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 Everything I've read suggests McGowan and Gordon will both be away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern saint Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 Ross Sinclair was expected to be the number one goalkeeper until his unfortunate injury, so I'll not be surprised to see him given a chance to establish his credentials for the job. From what I saw of him, I rated him higher than Zander at that age so I do hope he gets the chance. It will also give impetus to our younger keepers. I'd like to see a deal done for Taylor Steven as he was more impressive than Franczak when I saw them together last year. By all reports he had an outstanding loan spell, scoring and assisting, something we are short off. Maybe he has a longer contract. I certainly would expect him to be in the mix if he stays. Again a clear sign to our youngsters there is a path to the first team. Coltrane 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 Still need left back/lwb minimum. Also not happy with midfield. I only rate Sven. tucker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankfoot saint Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 Looks like another one in today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linky Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 Josh McPake - back up for Drey Wright I imagine. Three players who have done well at levels below us and we're giving a chance to step up. They might not all work out, but it's a good basis for a signing policy. They're also all going to be fairly cheap. I imagine we're going to see some more expensive signings over the coming weeks. bankfoot saint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankfoot saint Posted June 20, 2024 Report Share Posted June 20, 2024 Again happy enough more pace and if it doesn’t work out probably doesn’t cost us much in wages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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