Ro Sham Bo Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 1 minute ago, raith1974 said: Most worrying thing tonight was IM apparently looking to sign Connell. Yes we have no depth that was shown tonight but squad players are not the answer just like he said about the 4 players this HK lot wanted us to sign. If we do sign him, it better only be a deal to the end of the season. Handing out a deal any longer than that would be a borderline sackable offence. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 (edited) 4 hours ago, Brashy's Boots said: Or perhaps the subject of ongoing transfer discussion.... Strangely, it sounds like Stanton is awaiting a scan…weird, in that Davie on RaithTV said he was recovering from a viral infection. Edited January 6 by TxRover 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tiel Burn Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 6 minutes ago, TxRover said: Strangely, it sounds like Stanton is awaiting a scan…weird, in that Davie on RaithTV said he was recovering from a viral infection. I heard it as he missed last week with virus so possibly still an issue. Manager clears up likely a knock in training or dual issue. Tuned in to their broadcast tonight. Wish we had access for the weeks I can't make it's an excellent product. Craig Dargo on Commentary put some of the BBC wage thief's to shame. Excellent foil for RTV team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 7 hours ago, Zen Archer (Raconteur) said: From this week's FFP I'm a bit pissed off at the media chat about 'selling' players when we can't fill the bench for a league game. The board (that's you John) has to stop talking shite and get behind the team. Don't drive down the value of the team for an easy exit, make it appealing for a purchaser to pick up and drive onwards. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raith1974 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Maybe Raith TV should seek an interview with John Sim and our chairman to try and let us fans know what is happening and what other options are out there without naming them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, The Tiel Burn said: I heard it as he missed last week with virus so possibly still an issue. Manager clears up likely a knock in training or dual issue. Tuned in to their broadcast tonight. Wish we had access for the weeks I can't make it's an excellent product. Craig Dargo on Commentary put some of the BBC wage thief's to shame. Excellent foil for RTV team. You can get an audio subscription domestically, and that includes a full match replay available after midnight. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Algorithms Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 14 hours ago, Brashy's Boots said: Or perhaps the subject of ongoing transfer discussion.... He's been down the gym with Stewart Duff. It's 100% related to an injury. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 To be honest we’ve been better without Stanton in the last two games. I’d far rather he was available obviously, and him coming on for Vaughan rather than Connell last night would’ve been immeasurably better, but after his purple patch in September/October he’s been fine at best for me. I don’t think he should be walking back into the team when fit. Speaking of Connell, I will treat him signing on a permanent deal as an act of war. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 I don't think Stanton has a 'natural' position in the current system we're using. Not from the start. He's obviously not taking Brown's place and you don't really want him out wide, so he either replaces Spencer or Vaughan. He's not as good a 6 as Spencer is, and not a good a 10 as Vaughan. He's perfect to come off the bench, though, because he can come in for Spencer (or Brown) if you're chasing the game and need more drive, or he can come on for Vaughan and give you a bit more dig in the middle if you're holding on. That's not to say he shouldn't be starting, I think he's comfortably in our best eleven players, but you'd need to find a different setup to not be crowbarring him in a little currently. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebanda's Handyman Services Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 If we are signing Connell it has to be until the end of the season in the hope that he plays out of his skin to prove he's worthy of an extension. He's showed that he's capable in very brief spells but we need him to be far more consistent. Personally, I hope we take a chance on another forward. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Uncertainty around funding, ownership and generally just existing aside there needs to be some kind of discussion about how long Matthews, Ross and Stanton are likely to be out. Last night, I'm pretty sure it was a lazy, tired looking tackle from Spencer that let the Dundee guy in for the cross for the goal. As much as we need more cutting edge up front we also need to be able to freshen up the centre and to make the midfield more compact - more than once I've wished we could have Brown and a fit Matthews together. In theory, Coulson going and O'Riordan going should have freed up at least one decent wage. Whether that goes back to Murray or is absorbed in cost cutting is another thing. Would gamble on not immediately bringing back Connell. Take a chance on Frederiksen for the battering ram role. We definitely need a win up in Cove to stay out of trouble but if we could do that with Vaughan, Gullan and Frederiksen then perhaps that gives Murray time to find a proper striker. McBride also either needs to be trusted more, or eased out. If Ross is going to be crocked long term or even stop starting and never getting properly fit, then another proper wide option is required and Murray needs to decide if McBride is it or not. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brashy's Boots Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 35 minutes ago, Broken Algorithms said: He's been down the gym with Stewart Duff. It's 100% related to an injury. Not a virus then, as stated by Raith TV? Little wonder people speculate. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 19 minutes ago, Brashy's Boots said: Not a virus then, as stated by Raith TV? Little wonder people speculate. To be fair, it could be both? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Algorithms Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Might be that he's had a knock prior to the Accies game and then got a virus. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brashy's Boots Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Anyhoo, Salford v Northampton on tv, featuring one K.Bowie, lately of this parish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaketheSnake Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Big John never got a mention in the post match interview even tho he put himself about and almost got an assist at the end. In his 3 minutes he looked better than Connell has in about 3 months. So that probably backs up Murray hating him for some mysterious reason. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirJimmyofNic Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 6 minutes ago, JaketheSnake said: Big John never got a mention in the post match interview even tho he put himself about and almost got an assist at the end. In his 3 minutes he looked better than Connell has in about 3 months. So that probably backs up Murray hating him for some mysterious reason. Makes it all the more baffling as to why he was signed in the first place, we've got money to burn right enough just to fill a subs bench 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brashy's Boots Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 minute ago, SirJimmyofNic said: Makes it all the more baffling as to why he was signed in the first place, we've got money to burn right enough just to fill a subs bench Desperation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirJimmyofNic Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 2 minutes ago, Brashy's Boots said: Desperation. Or somebody else (Delios) is paying his wages 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Tinfoil hat stuff. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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