Cardle is Magic Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Injuries and suspensions will happen as will poor form. Except the players know there's nobody sitting waiting to take their spot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passionate Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, Cardle is Magic said: Injuries and suspensions will happen as will poor form. Except the players know there's nobody sitting waiting to take their spot. How many senior pros have you got, I think Airdrie are couple short minimum and we have 18... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsforlife Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 20 minutes ago, Passionate said: How many senior pros have you got, I think Airdrie are couple short minimum and we have 18... 17 2 of which are long term injured. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyBlueArmy1876 Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 (edited) By my count we have 23 but that does include 3 senior goalkeepers and also McKay, Hetherington, Ross and Wilson (lol). Plus Ryan Williamson who is injured almost constantly and Paul Watson who was ruled out for 9 months in April. With so little available in the market this year injuries/ suspensions will play a big part in how the league turns out this season imo Edited September 29, 2022 by NavyBlueArmy1876 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1885 Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 That's Arbroath getting another loan off Livingston. Nippy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heaton Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 You'd hope us being up the top end would help influence things. Obviously not...playing in a winning team chasing a title seems to count for f**k all and teams fighting relegation in the league above seems a better prospect 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 The Championship is always going to be more attractive than League 1 for loans. Arbroath did very well with Nouble so seems like they now have a good relationship with Livingston; in effect they've shown themselves to be reliable and can be trusted. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
par-adise Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 McPake saying he is looking at another couple before the deadline tomorrow but it doesn't sound too promising. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1885 Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Said the same prior to last deadline day 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallumPar Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 11 hours ago, par-adise said: McPake saying he is looking at another couple before the deadline tomorrow but it doesn't sound too promising. Yep. I feel like “it will not be a disaster if we don’t” is kind of his way of preparing us for the inevitable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Unless we get very lucky with injuries and suspensions, two in won't be enough. Even if we do, two probably won't be enough anyway, as we need options to be able to try and change games as well as push players for places. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I'd be happy with two, due to the fact that it'll be 2 more than 0. Just announce James McPake registering as a player. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallumPar Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Two is the maximum we can get, unless we’re going for guys who have been without a club for (at least) a month. On that basis, I’d accept 2 younger players, that are more ready than the 16/17 year olds we currently have as cover. Even a young winger, to give us another option, would be good. I do think clubs being allowed to make 5 subs and name a 9 man bench is making a difference. Players will be less desperate to leave and clubs will be more reluctant to let them leave, if they’re going to be needed to fill a 9 man bench. You’re only 2 players off having another full 11 on the bench, so bigger clubs will want to ensure they have plenty cover for every position. I think it seems wild that you can now change 50% of your outfield players during a match. Great for bigger clubs, with large squads. Not so great for smaller clubs, with tighter budgets. Most clubs at this level seem to be in a similar position. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 19 hours ago, NavyBlueArmy1876 said: By my count we have 23 but that does include 3 senior goalkeepers and also McKay, Hetherington, Ross and Wilson (lol). Plus Ryan Williamson who is injured almost constantly and Paul Watson who was ruled out for 9 months in April. With so little available in the market this year injuries/ suspensions will play a big part in how the league turns out this season imo We have 26 players in the first team squad, although that includes 3 teenage Apprentices (Lewis Gibson looks like he'll contribute from the bench at least regardless of only being 17), a teenage goalkeeper who is out on loan and the Manager himself who is still registered as a player. We've got too many players really though a bit a short of centre backs currently with two out injured. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvo Montalbano Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 There was a guy on dotnet (I know, I know) saying that two 19/20 year olds who had been playing in England were up on trial. Sounds like that might be the two. Even if they aren't better than what we have at the moment, we need players who can plug gaps when the injuries and suspensions kick in so they might be worth a punt, even on a short term basis til the end of January. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toun Clock Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I think we will see the pen gif today, at this stage I'll take a couple of unknowns just to boost the numbers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
par-adise Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Salvo Montalbano said: There was a guy on dotnet (I know, I know) saying that two 19/20 year olds who had been playing in England were up on trial. Sounds like that might be the two. Even if they aren't better than what we have at the moment, we need players who can plug gaps when the injuries and suspensions kick in so they might be worth a punt, even on a short term basis til the end of January. Dropped in to .net for the first time in a while yesterday to see if there were any rumours. Blows my mind the volume of bitchy/snarky comments you get there. Absolutely toxic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1885 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Dropped in to .net for the first time in a while yesterday to see if there were any rumours. Blows my mind the volume of bitchy/snarky comments you get there. Absolutely toxic.Guys coming for each other constantly [emoji23][emoji23]actual definition of get a fucking life 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrpar Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 No signings in next few hours means a real struggle to maintain a top 3 position by start of next window. Results so far this season have masked many poor performances. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 6 hours ago, DA Baracus said: Unless we get very lucky with injuries and suspensions, two in won't be enough. Even if we do, two probably won't be enough anyway, as we need options to be able to try and change games as well as push players for places. I think 2 would be fine but have to use the wages Dorrans freed up to bring some class in in January. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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