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8 minutes ago, SS77 said:
Robbo won’t play play 3 right footed players in the back 3. I’d go for Dunne, Gogic and Fraser - I think we’ll need the pace Gogic has up against Hearts front line.
I'd play Taylor ahead of Dunne. Defensively he has been so far off it for weeks.
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10 hours ago, pozbaird said:
Again, everyone needs to excuse my possible mis-understanding of things, but ‘land owned by St Mirren’ - isn’t ‘St Mirren owned land’ the now-deflated airdome area, and, across the road from that, some land that was pretty near to St Mirren’s original stadium? What in the name of fcuk were Kibble interested in building there?
Is it just me, or is this whole thing somewhat bizarre?
I could be wrong, but I believe we own the wasteland across the road from the north stand on Ferguslie Park Avenue from where the road starts across from train station, up to the carpark behind the west? That's quite a bit of land. Possibly this whole stretch?
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12 hours ago, RandomGuy. said:
Qualitys not great but blame the 8mb limit on this site for that
His "best bits" from WyScout
Love a long ball. His passing is quite good though to be fair.
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32 minutes ago, Div said:
Alan Wardrop not missing the Kibble reps on the club board with his election statement here (https://www.smisa.net/election)
Absolutely going out all guns blazing.
What he has said is a bit alarming all the same.
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5 hours ago, pozbaird said:
Baccus frankly hasn’t kicked a ball since the World Cup. Strain’s form seems to me to have been pretty consistent all season - barring time affected by injury. Baccus is a weird one because he certainly doesn’t look like he’s ‘downed tools’, or is unsettled, wanting away, or is displaying signs of Billy Big Baws syndrome… he’s just been very quiet to the point of almost being invisible. Prior to the World Cup however…
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say if St Mirren said every one of the current first team squad are staying, I would be well pleased with that. As a group, over an entire season, there simply have been no wasters, no wastes of a wage, no failures. Would love to see us go again with this group and a couple of additions. It won’t happen, that’s fitba’.
It will be interesting to see if any of our players are easier to deal with contract renewals, IF we make a European spot?
It would obviously be further quids in for the club to make Europe regardless of how long it lasts, though would be willing to still sell Baccus (which I think we are due to his contract running down) or keep him to continue a strong finish from this season into next.I'd absolutely love us to extend both Baccus and Strain's contracts as I think they are two of our biggest assets, to protect our selling hand when clubs come calling.
Don't be surprised if you see another one or two players coming over from Oz off the back of the success of both players.
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1 hour ago, Wilbur said:
If ICT wanted to sign Jay Henderson on a permanent deal would we be due a development fee ?
Yes
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30 minutes ago, djchapsticks said:
I still feel sick to be honest, more so than Saturday. I've always dreamt of seeing us play a European tie and have never been lucky enough to do so.
This isn't something that comes around every season and lets be honest, even if we do consolidate and establish ourselves long term as a top flight club, there's no guarantee we'll be in a position like this again in the next 5 years (though I hope we are through good planning) so it does really feel like a watershed moment.
There are so many scenarios with scores that can take place from now till the end of the season. Fortunately we are still within touching distance of the 2-3 teams above us. Look at the clusterfuck run Hearts went on, when they were already months ago declared as 'best of the rest' by the media. Aberdeen could very well still drop points and Hibs and Hearts' current form fills me with hope that we stay amongst the pack and run it till the end.
KTF
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4 hours ago, Molotov said:
Let’s win them all :
I think the order and location of the fixtures could have been much worse tbh.
The first two games are a very good chance of collecting points, actually quite as important as when we went into the last run of fixtures with Livy at home and Hearts away. If we get something from the Hibs game, it keeps us in it for climbing out of 5th. In saying that, Hibs could very well drop points to Aberdeen at Pittordrie the week after as the Dons look to secure 3rd.
The timing of the remaining 3 fixtures is as good as it possibly could have went. Celtic should have won the league by then though it could potentially be trophy day.
Aberdeen away midweek, we have done it before and won. Aberdeen by this point may have also secured 3rd place with the rest of the pack mathematically not able to catch them. They have much improved since we last met, though I'd always back my team.
Rangers at home last day of the season. Remember this fixture in the championship, when Lewis Morgan got his first goal on the last day of the season under Alex Rae. Could be a nothing game for Rangers and possibly a farewell for a chunk of their squad. We could very much be in with a chance of need points at this stage retain our position or catch a team above us depending how well we have collected points by then.
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15 hours ago, SS77 said:
I think that was always going to happen regardless of who is agent is/was. He’s been a tremendous find by Robinson and Foyle so hopefully we’re rewarded with a decent fee.
Could be that or he is wanting a UK based agent (I'm just guessing he never had one before).
In saying that, Ferdinand is trying to build a portfolio of assets to get some decent moves down south.
I know there is no loyalty in football especially if there is no sentimental connection with a club, though I guess our hope is that he signs a 1 year extension and we give him the opportunity to seek a move if that's what his long term plan is.1 -
13 hours ago, djchapsticks said:
250 or so tickets left for the home end according to the website.
If we can't sell them, Celtic have asked for them.
I just heard there is now only 70 left as of an hour or so ago!!!!
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1 hour ago, djchapsticks said:
Having an actual transfer strategy in place.
Offering players new deals before their contracts are up.
signing players with an eye on next season.
Who are this mob and what jave they done with St. Mirren.
Yeah, absolute night and day to previous seasons.
Could have unearthed a gem with this signing. We were certainly a little light in midfield with very few alternative types of players.
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13 hours ago, AW saint said:
Totally agree. Main and Strain would also be good.
I'd imagine when we have a specific points tally to determine where we finish as a minimum may trigger more activity e.g top 6 security/mathematically avoid relegation/playoffs.
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39 minutes ago, Div said:
I think given the business we did in January there's probably a wee bit more scope for another wage, particularly if the manager feels this one could help get us over the line and secure a place in the top six.
I'd like to think there is a chance of getting this wrapped up this week.
An ideal time to get another body in for that final push in the remaining games before the split. Something fresh in midfield which could possibly gives us some creativity in midfield we may have been lacking in recent weeks.
Coincidentally Diarmuid O’Carroll joins the NI national set-up at a time when this lad is looking for exposure to boost his national chances with NI. Win win?0 -
22 hours ago, Arch Stanton said:
AFAIK he's contracted at DU until the end of next season so unless they're willing to let him go for nothing...
We have a buy option at end of season
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I set myself up for disappointment last night. It's happened so many times in the past under different management, going into a game that could ultimately flip your season up or down. Thats how I felt last games importance was to win. The advantage of an extra game to win and give us a cushion into Saturday.
Reminded me of the Hamilton game a couple of seasons ago where we needed 3 points to secure top 6 then we lost an injury time goal.I'm hoping this is just a very slight dip in form as performance wise we weren't actually that bad at Parkhead regardless of the score and a draw would have probably have been a fairer result against Hibs.
We need to get back to winning ways again on Saturday and keep up the good home form.
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5 minutes ago, Luke92 said:
Ideally we need someone in before Saturday, time is obviously of the essence.
What this means is it is more likely to be a 'til the end of the season' job. Questionable whether we can get someone desirable longer term in this time period.
James McPake is utter fear and I'm going to write that off as total paper talk. Kettlewell and Courts also a big no for me.
My criteria for the manger would be 1) Track record in the SPFL, preferably with a club of similar stature 2) Experience of implementing an organised defensive structure successfully 3) A motivator who can lift morale but also will not suffer fools
Whether there is many folk with that criteria available on a free is questionable. IMO point 1 is really important, I do worry about bringing in an outsider in this situation who doesn't understand the Scottish game. I'd be more open to this in the summer.
Basically, I want to see someone implement an Alexander/Robinson type defensive structure and stop us leaking goals. If we get someone to do this and sort out the man management side of things I think we will be okay. But its a big IF.
Who would you think fits the bill that's available out of work or alternatively could be brought in via affordable compensation?
I personally think the only available candidates for that are Goodwin, Ross, Tommy Wright, Kenny Shiels (not availble though could be), Courts or possibly the man himself Kettlewell. You then look further down the leagues to good performing Championship level managers.
It's not always successful bringing in a manager with previous success.St Mirren took a very big punt on Danny Lennon a few years back from Cowdenbeath and he done not too badly to stabilise the club and win a cup along the way.
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1 hour ago, medals said:
There is. Even if its really really unlikely, you never know.
We need the whole on field team to be on it for the full game, and to keep their dangermen at bay and someone to take our chances.
Dare to dream. For faithful fans and the best squad and management we had for years - oh it would be appreciated and celebrated too.
Bonus would be an OF team not getting another cup too.
This is our chance, let's grab it!
I know its on their patch and Celtic are always favoured higher than ever there(and rightly so), though you don't have to go too far back when there was talks of 4/5/6/7-0's by media pundits and Celtic podcasters leading up to our 2-0 victory at home a few months ago.
These are also one off games, in terms of whats at stake, so hopefully it has a bit of cup fever to it and gives us something similar to what we seen at Hampden back in 2013... another occasion where we were written off before a ball was kicked.
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22 hours ago, flyingscot said:
Honestly Cormack would be mad to go after the Saints manager after Goodwin. Their fans want a big name, or at least someone outside of Scotland.
My thoughts exactly. They were not overwhelmed with joy at the appointment of Goody because he did not fit the criteria of a 'big club' from his background.
Going back to the same place for their new manager just doesn't seem realistic imo.
With regards to Keith, I am sure at the very earliest of stages in his new career, he will want to at the very least leave a legacy before going elsewhere. He's barely got his teeth into the role. He has been involved in many positive movements I am sure, including the 1 stand debate for ALL away fans, though I am sure he is here for a longer run, regardless of any sentimental attachment to Motherwell. Very very big boots to fill from Burrows imo for whoever takes over. I'd go as far as saying they may find it difficult to find anyone on that par.
15 hours ago, medals said:I doubt highly they would take Main again, but other teams would.
Arguably he has been our most important striker this season. (OK nearly a 1/2 still to go without Ayunga and with Watt)
They may well try to get Dunne though
After seeing the treatment his best pal has had up there from fans, I'm not so sure he would be keen to make such a move.
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2 hours ago, medals said:
The away table not so great but improving. Some surprises though e.g. the Fakes and Motherwell.
Away table
GP W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Celtic 12 10 1 1 37 10 +27 31 2 Rangers 12 8 2 2 24 15 +9 26 3 St. Johnstone 13 5 1 7 16 24 -8 16 4 Motherwell 12 4 2 6 16 16 0 14 5 Hearts 12 3 5 4 14 15 -1 14 6 Livingston 12 4 2 6 14 23 -9 14 7 Hibernian 12 3 1 8 12 24 -12 10 8 Ross County 11 2 3 6 6 14 -8 9 9 St. Mirren 11 2 2 7 10 24 -14 8 10 Dundee Utd 11 1 4 6 10 18 -8 7 11 Aberdeen 12 2 1 9 9 33 -24 7 12 Kilmarnock 12 0 2 10 4 24 -20 2 Tbf there is only a difference of two or so wins between us and 3rd
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1 hour ago, Oldchap said:
There is certainly something odd going on with Dylan Reid. No mention of him at all on any Crystal Palace related sites
Read over on twitter someone saying they know one of the academy boys' mums and he was sending his goodbyes to the boys as it was signed and sealed.
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5 minutes ago, Doonhame Buddie said:
Thierry Small would seem a strange use of a wage. Wasn’t Richard Taylor signed as cover for the LB position?
He's more of a centre half and most likely with view to tying down on a longer deal beyond this season. Currently Dunne has not signed a new deal and Shaugnessy was close to leaving last window.
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46 minutes ago, AW saint said:
Alex Lowry could be put out on loan from Rangers. Would be a good addition if we lose both Ethan and Keanu
Thought that myself.
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2 hours ago, Buttocks Brown said:
What's the attitude then, going into today, of those who have been criticising the board's lack of financial prudence?
1. Aim for top 4 / 6 and spend money on a new player or two.
2. Finances first: we're likely safe from relegation so use the Academy boys.
Has to be the latter?
I'm still with option 1 here.
Our draw against Celtic wasn't announced before 2021/22 finances were published, so that draw is already a boost.
There is a financial gain from finishing higher up the league and this season looks more realistic than last with a better consistency and a settled management team in place. That as we all know though is not a given.There is however a big difference between the January window and pre-contracts/summer window.
Right now it will probably more difficult to negotiate lower terms with players, though we can be more shrewd in the summer.If you get it right and our scout finds players that are on lesser wage demands, you can reduce the wage bill and/or get more than one player for the same amount as a high earner. Taylor as an example looks to be a real find and could end up being a replacement for one of our existing defenders on a higher wage.
Right now, ideally I think if it's Reid and Erhahon away and Ayunga is potentially out for the season, we would be looking at possibly a loanee midfielder and a forward (to fill in for Ayunga). I personally think we need cover at left back too, though Robinson seemed happy to see out this window with no incomings if it was just Reid away and before Ayunga got injured.
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6 hours ago, G_&_T said:
It's terribly sad that a player would opt to play for a League One English club, than remain at St. Mirren. If folk talk about 'the shop window' then I would suggest plying one's trade in the top-flight in Scotland would provide a player with more media exposure.
But what do I know?
If there are no clubs in the English Championship interested and three League 1 teams have only shown an interest, it kind of shows you where he's rated down there. Maybe no championship team see him ready as a first team regular.
Better money and better platform along with his desire to play in England, this will put him Infront of bigger clubs who may show interest in a year or two down the line.
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Buddies v Jambos 13/05/23
in Scottish Premiership General Chatter
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He probably assessed how card happy and mental some of the referees decisions were, that he didn't want to take the risk.