Les Westander of County Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 1 hour ago, frankthetank22 said: After his season for us last year, considering how well we performed, he was particularly poor. I'd definitely say he'd be a good league 1 forward but I wouldn't say he's a good Championship forward. I was really surprised he was offered a new contract, he may have been useful as a counter attacking wide player (cup game against Motherwell past season was probably his top performance) but if he were to leave and free up some wages for Stevie May (or another) then I'd be happy with that. Hard to imagine we'd get Stevie May at all, but certainly not for the money that Declan would be offered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggy1929 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, Les Westander of County said: Hard to imagine we'd get Stevie May at all, but certainly not for the money that Declan would be offered. I think any remaining budget is going to be used on getting another keeper in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebobsboy Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Daily Express reporting we want McManus on a season loan. Given St Johnstone wanted us to pay the wages to take a fringe player on loan from them I can't see it happening unless uncle Roy is footing the bill or at least a bit of it. I think our budget is near enough spent given McKinnon has gave two year deals to pretty much all our signings bar Gomis and Sammon. Who will probably be on decent money for a season to play in league 1. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocco Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Daily Express reporting we want McManus on a season loan. Given St Johnstone wanted us to pay the wages to take a fringe player on loan from them I can't see it happening unless uncle Roy is footing the bill or at least a bit of it. I think our budget is near enough spent given McKinnon has gave two year deals to pretty much all our signings bar Gomis and Sammon. Who will probably be on decent money for a season to play in league 1. Why would McKinnon offering 2 year deals have any affect on this year's budget? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebobsboy Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Given he went and asked the board for more than initially budgeted for I'd say it's all been spent. The current board had said they would fund the extra out their own pockets till the new owners came in. Hence any other players coming in would need to be loans with the parent club paying all or a good proportion of the player's wages. The Hartley debacle and basically having to get rid of an entire squad and start again bled the cash reserves dry according to our board. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocco Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Given he went and asked the board for more than initially budgeted for I'd say it's all been spent. The current board had said they would fund the extra out their own pockets till the new owners came in. Hence any other players coming in would need to be loans with the parent club paying all or a good proportion of the player's wages. The Hartley debacle and basically having to get rid of an entire squad and start again bled the cash reserves dry according to our board.I understand that, however, I don't understand your comment regarding 2 year contracts. That wouldn't affect this year's budget 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrie Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 (edited) That's McManus confirmed on a season long loan. If he does well at Falkirk I assume they'll sign him next season. Edited July 16, 2019 by Comrie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankthetank22 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 There's dead wood yo be shifted, that's one of them away. One or two others could go too to free up £ for squad improvements imo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 There's dead wood yo be shifted, that's one of them away. One or two others could go too to free up £ for squad improvements imo. I’m assuming they’ll be on the hook for Baxter’s salary, or at least a percentage, so I’d imagine that’s exactly why this has happened. I’d think KVDW will be next. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrie Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 13 minutes ago, Savage Henry said: I’m assuming they’ll be on the hook for Baxter’s salary, or at least a percentage, so I’d imagine that’s exactly why this has happened. I’d think KVDW will be next. Is he still wandering around Europe? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staggie_93 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 (edited) Wtf was the point in signing up McManus for this season then put him out on loan Edited July 16, 2019 by Staggie_93 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueSue Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 There’s a years contract Declan. Move your family up to the highlands and settle yourselves in. 6 weeks later and 5 goals in preseason..... Sorry Declan we don’t really need you pal. Off you go to Falkirk. I know it 2 leagues down in standard but heh ho..... crack on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Who was the last player County signed who proved to be much better than advertised? Can we say Ross Stewart at this point? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankthetank22 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 22 minutes ago, Savage Henry said: Can we say Ross Stewart at this point? IIRC I think I did when you posted originally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrie Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 I'll never stop posting this. Photogenic awkwardness. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 I'll never stop posting this. Photogenic awkwardness. Spittal’s is pretty good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggy1929 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Can't wait for Ross Stewart to be the worlds first 200 million pound player. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fonte Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Ross County signing Jack Ruddy on loan from Wolves. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqy Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 If Ruddy's coming in, puts the nail in the coffin as far as Baxter's concerned. Was he any good at Ayr? Transfermarkt says 5 clean sheets in 11 League One games. It doesn't look like he's played much football... backup for Laidlaw until Munro comes back methinks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 Wasn't he absolutely shite for Ayr United? Surely there's better 5th choice keepers to be found at that level? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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