Jan Vojáček Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Bobby Barr is a natural winger which (Stirling aside) was something we really, really lacked last season. I had a quick flick through my notes and (I think I'm right in saying) the following guys all played out wide for us last year: Liam Burt, Froxy, SeaGal, Danny Handling, Chris Johnston, Kevin Nisbet, Ally Roy, Beany, David Smith, Mark Stewart, Andy Stirling, Tom Walsh. Based purely on his ability to do winger things - like run with the ball, and get crosses in - I'd say that BDot is an improvement on every name above with the exception of Stirling. He's got tons of experience in League One and the Championship, and actually managed to get a few goals last season. Plus he's the sort of guy who will rile opposition fans - which is really what I look for in a signing if I'm totally honest. In a totally unrealistic and hypothetical world a front four of B.Barr and Stirling wide and SeaGal and Lyle up top would be excellent in League One. I know there's virtually no chance of that happening, but it's nice to dream a wee bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 I'd assume from this that Mango is staying too. Great news in our bid to attract more female fans along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Well worth listening to his interview on the Pele Podcast if you've got a spare couple of hours. One of our youth products and I've always kept a keen eye on his progress. I think this is a good signing. With Barr and Dyer now part of your squad, the St JohnSons connection remains strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 I'd assume from this that Mango is staying too. Great news in our bid to attract more female fans along. Was coming on to post the exact same thing. I also clocked on the Sons Facebook group that someone sent him a message and he confirmed he was going nowhere as he'd signed a 2 year deal. Fairly delighted he appears to be staying but I hope his wage (which I'm assuming will stay the same) doesn't hinder our squad building too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 1 minute ago, Kyle said: Well worth listening to his interview on the Pele Podcast if you've got a spare couple of hours. One of our youth products and I've always kept a keen eye on his progress. I think this is a good signing. With Barr and Dyer now part of your squad, the St JohnSons connection remains strong. Send us Chris Kane & it'll be a bond for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the snudge Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Some good encouraging signings new and old. A decent keeper next please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C'mon_the_Sons Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 That some 5's team we've got now. Dunno who'd go in goals though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Barr is very capable but is let down by having a dreadful attitude. Perhaps it'll be 8th time lucky and he'll meet a manager under whom he finally screws the nut, but it's not like he's a daft 22 year old and you'd have expected maturity by now. He may well rile opposition fans, but he'll rile your own fans as well, becoming riled himself in the process. He'll definitely score against us, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the snudge Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Has froxy found a club yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Just now, Michael W said: Barr is very capable but is let down by having a dreadful attitude. Perhaps it'll be 8th time lucky and he'll meet a manager under whom he finally screws the nut, but it's not like he's a daft 22 year old and you'd have expected maturity by now. He may well rile opposition fans, but he'll rile your own fans as well, becoming riled himself in the process. He'll definitely score against us, though. Excellent. Hoping for at least one finger on lips celebration in front of one of our sweetie rustlers who deem everyone from Stephen Dobbie to Allan McManus 'terrible' and urge them to 'chuck it' on a fortnightly basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 10 minutes ago, Sonsteam of 08 said: Excellent. Hoping for at least one finger on lips celebration in front of one of our sweetie rustlers who deem everyone from Stephen Dobbie to Allan McManus 'terrible' and urge them to 'chuck it' on a fortnightly basis. Excellent. Sounds like there's promise of a square go being offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Just now, Michael W said: Excellent. Sounds like there's promise of a square go being offered. The prospect of smaller grounds and fans standing right beside the action means that it's probably a possibility. Looking forward to it. There's one guy who I'd love to see him having a go at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Parr Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 There's nothing more cringe than witnessing a team and their fans getting into a slanging match during a game. I've seen this with Jamie Bruce at the Rock and latterly Mark Gilhaney at Cliftonhill. Toe-curling stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 10 minutes ago, Sonsteam of 08 said: The prospect of smaller grounds and fans standing right beside the action means that it's probably a possibility. Looking forward to it. There's one guy who I'd love to see him having a go at. CAAAAAAAMMM ONNN...!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Just now, Silverton End said: CAAAAAAAMMM ONNN...!? No comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 12 minutes ago, Sonsteam of 08 said: The prospect of smaller grounds and fans standing right beside the action means that it's probably a possibility. Looking forward to it. There's one guy who I'd love to see him having a go at. I hope he spends the summer at 'self defence against percussion items' classes, for his own good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 32 minutes ago, Michael W said: Barr is very capable but is let down by having a dreadful attitude. Perhaps it'll be 8th time lucky and he'll meet a manager under whom he finally screws the nut, but it's not like he's a daft 22 year old and you'd have expected maturity by now. He may well rile opposition fans, but he'll rile your own fans as well, becoming riled himself in the process. He'll definitely score against us, though. Sounds like a job for.... #StaunchMeetsStaunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Betfred Fixtures out. Starting the season away to Spartans. That sounds absolutely perfect. Friday 13 July Kilmarnock v St Mirren (Live on BT Sport, 7.45pm) Saturday 14 July Spartans v Dumbarton Tuesday 17 July Dumbarton v Queen’s Park St Mirren v Spartans Saturday 21 July Dumbarton v Kilmarnock Queen’s Park v Spartans Tuesday 24 July Queen’s Park v St Mirren Spartans v Kilmarnock Saturday 28 July Kilmarnock v Queen’s Park St Mirren v Dumbarton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Spartans away is v.plzng. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Killie @ the Rock too. Good fixtures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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