stumigoo Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, Poet of the Macabre said: You're still going to win the league, calm down. Genuinely cannot see that happening unless we go baws out in January (which given the board's desperation we still might). If we stuck with what we've got I think we would finish 2nd or 3rd behind St.Mirren and/or Dunfermline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantB878 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I've said it multiple times (and will say it again) that for me the biggest failing in Stephen Thompson has been his recruitment of managers. The infrastructure of the club has been on the decline since Levein left and Thompson gave McNamara the same carte blanche powers which was a fatal error. Not sacking him earlier was stupid and then his appointment of Mixu on such a big contract was bizarre. I have a lot of time for McKinnon in the sense that he has worked hard to try and ensure a good structure for the players (Darren Taylor's role for example) but he is a limited manager and it is beginning to cost us. I'm really not sure what is next for us but I worry that given Thompson's track record we may make another mistake in appointing the wrong manager. I'd still like to think that as things stand the United job is still a reasonably attractive one (good challenge, pretty big club with decent fanbase and good facilities) but not sure how long that will remain the case. God I wish people would stop referencing Jackie, it’s pointless - in the past. We are where we are an need to move forward, it’s about now - the present. McKinnon isn’t good enough, end of. Going “baws out” in January is solving nothing (unless you’re talking about a change of manager). The squad is there to challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumigoo Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 God I wish people would stop referencing Jackie, it’s pointless - in the past. We are where we are an need to move forward, it’s about now - the present. McKinnon isn’t good enough, end of. Going “baws out” in January is solving nothing (unless you’re talking about a change of manager). The squad is there to challenge. I’m commenting on Thompson’s record of management so please tell me how I can do this without referring to McNamara? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantB878 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I’m commenting on Thompson’s record of management so please tell me how I can do this without referring to McNamara? Like I’ve said, constant references to what’s been and gone is as pointless as it is ludicrous to suggest more money needs spent on the team in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumigoo Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Like I’ve said, constant references to what’s been and gone is as pointless as it is ludicrous to suggest more money needs spent on the team in January. Again I was making a general comment on Stephen Thompson. I didn’t say we needed to spend more money. I said we might because the board are desperate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Play Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 8 hours ago, RandomGuy. said: Or spent an extra £100k getting Tommy Wright RandomGuy, do you not remember? The official line was it had nothing to do with having to pay a reasonably hefty compensation package to get Tommy Wright. Mixu was the number one choice all along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 40 minutes ago, GrantB878 said: God I wish people would stop referencing Jackie, it’s pointless - in the past. We are where we are an need to move forward, it’s about now - the present. McKinnon isn’t good enough, end of. Going “baws out” in January is solving nothing (unless you’re talking about a change of manager). The squad is there to challenge. Change of manager is the priority but we still need a big target man who can receive the ball and hold it whilst others come into play, that would allow a tactical option that simply doesn't exist at present and won't exist whoever the manager is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.T Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Colin Nish as player/manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 McMillan deal won't be happening till January it seems. He wants to go full time, but his contract runs out in October so we can't sign him on a free till January. So would have to pay a fee, seems we'll wait to January. In the papers that we're also planning a move for McMillan in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 2 hours ago, GrantB878 said: The squad is there to challenge. It's not IMO. It's just a load of has-beens, and never-beens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantB878 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 It's not IMO. It's just a load of has-beens, and never-beens. May have a point, sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Has he gone yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumigoo Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 On 20 October 2017 at 16:08, GrantB878 said: Like I’ve said, constant references to what’s been and gone is as pointless as it is ludicrous to suggest more money needs spent on the team in January. 1 hour ago, GrantB878 said: May have a point, sadly. Is it still 'ludicrous' to suggest we need better players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 1 hour ago, GrantB878 said: May have a point, sadly. No he doesn't, we have skill within that squad just no one to organise them and get the best out of them. There are weaknesses in the squad and we could do with bringing in a target man, we also desperately need a leader on the park. That aside we shouldn't denegrate the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarto Mutiny Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I'm sure I'd feel much worse if I weren't under such heavy sedation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 1 minute ago, Sarto Mutiny said: I'm sure I'd feel much worse if I weren't under such heavy sedation. Best of luck to you and stumigoo for the birth btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumigoo Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Emergency board meeting according to Jim Spence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumigoo Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 12 minutes ago, Granny Danger said: No he doesn't, we have skill within that squad just no one to organise them and get the best out of them. There are weaknesses in the squad and we could do with bringing in a target man, we also desperately need a leader on the park. That aside we shouldn't denegrate the squad. A target man, another wide player and two decent fullbacks if I had my wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Just now, stumigoo said: A target man, another wide player and two decent fullbacks if I had my wishes. I'd agree but I also think we have decent players in the squad. Scott McDonald was desperate to have someone to play off of today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumigoo Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, Granny Danger said: I'd agree but I also think we have decent players in the squad. Scott McDonald was desperate to have someone to play off of today. We do, and it would depend on what kind of system a new manager wants to play but one or two good additions are still needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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