Dosser91 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 We've signed Craig Moore on loan from Motherwell for a month. Any good? Busy little striker. He's not the biggest guy in the world and has no first team experince but he might do you a turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Mehdi abeid, a Newcastle youth player been heavily linked with a loan move to us today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynard Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Its about time they scrapped the transfer windows, they are fucking shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Didn't sounds that Danny Lennon was overly confident about keeping McLean tomorrow on Radio Scotland tonight I thought. Sounded like a classic politician's answer really. Saw a suggestion from div on Twitter he only played last night to show clubs wanting him he was fit. We should have left him out then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 If McLean is to go then so be it. However we should be holding out for the best offer possible. He's going to go in either this window or next and we have cover. It'll be a shame to lose him but the emergence of McGinn and the acquisition of Newton softs the blow somewhat. As for Dummett I don't think he'll be back. Didn't realise he was at the game, but if you were to ask me it was more a chance to watch Newton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Its about time they scrapped the transfer windows, they are fucking shite. I agree with this, I think they benefit the bigger clubs to the detriment of the smaller clubs. Many clubs of United's size have a couple of key players, a last day bid for one of them might be too much to refuse but gives no time to bring in a replacement. Only slight saving grace in the present climate is the increased number of free agents that are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArabianKnight Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 According to the 100% correct Agent whatever on twitter JacMac is making a move to bring Anthony Stokes on loan to United. Can't really see this happening, just thought I'd put it here for teh lolz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 If McLean is to go then so be it. However we should be holding out for the best offer possible. He's going to go in either this window or next and we have cover. It'll be a shame to lose him but the emergence of McGinn and the acquisition of Newton softs the blow somewhat. As for Dummett I don't think he'll be back. Didn't realise he was at the game, but if you were to ask me it was more a chance to watch Newton. I think we'll sign Dummett - and that's based on more than just a hunch or an educated guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Jean King Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Dan Twardzik will be confirmed tomorrow, and that will be all for January. Terrible window. Dan Twadicks - he'll fit in well up in sheep land ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I agree with this, I think they benefit the bigger clubs to the detriment of the smaller clubs. Many clubs of United's size have a couple of key players, a last day bid for one of them might be too much to refuse but gives no time to bring in a replacement. Everything benefits the big clubs it's nothing to do with the window. If anything the window is better for the smaller or more financially prudent clubs. However perhaps instead of the window you had a 3 month lock down at the end of the season during which time nobody could move until the season finished. You don't want to be in a position where bigger clubs, or financially reckless ones will buy their way to titles (or buy their way out of relegation) in the final games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifespud Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Personally I hope we desist from signing anybody. No point in wasting money when the baw's burst. Better to retain whatever resources we have so we can move quickly in the summer to build a squad aiming for promotion next season. With Smith's apparent complete lack of contacts you have to wonder who he will bring in. From what I have seen the striking department is the biggest problem with none of our strikers being good enough to lead even an SFL1 line with Stewart in particular absolutely honking. This lack of contacts with Smith is a real problem IMO. I have always said, even when he was a player that he wasn't management material. The players do seem to play for him though, with no signs so far of heads going down, but you have to be able to get the right guys in, in the first place. In sharp contrast to this is Ray McKinnon, who through his time at Largs is very well connected. Furthermore he has an extensive knowledge of the Junior game and I know for a fact he believes that their are a few nuggets there waiting to be mined. Thistle have unearthed a couple themselves I believe. It's harsh I know given all he has been through but maybe we need to bite the bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenHibs Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I hope Deegan stays! Sent from my iPhone using Pie & Bovril mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberDon Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Twardzik confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberDon Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Twardzik confirmed. We also paid a fee according to Heather Dewar. Marvellous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Personally I hope we desist from signing anybody. No point in wasting money when the baw's burst. You'll remember the post I made a while back when Smith's position was being discussed saying that spending money just now was wasting it and you are better to blood the youths and get the club on a structure ready for a tilt at the 1st division. That still stands and I was surprised to see Dundee bring Harkins back, especially considering it wouldn't have been for free and that he'll be on bigger wages than most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long live the 69 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Can't see Rangers signing anyone if I'm honest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I think we'll sign Dummett - and that's based on more than just a hunch or an educated guess. Told ya! http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2013/01/31/newcastle-young-gun-dummett-rejoins-st-mirren-72703-32715986/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Can't see Rangers signing anyone if I'm honest... I think you might be lost, this is the SPL transfer thread.. Seriously though if McCoist has learnt anything he'll be looking at the players performing well in the 1st division and add them to your squad (it'll have to be PCA's to avoid the embargo but there are enough players running out their contracts in the lower leagues). In many ways, going for players who were in the top division, like Kyle, Sandaza, Shiels and Black it's backfired on you as these are just not players who will grind out victories in sodden muddy fields in the lower leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifespud Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 You'll remember the post I made a while back when Smith's position was being discussed saying that spending money just now was wasting it and you are better to blood the youths and get the club on a structure ready for a tilt at the 1st division. That still stands and I was surprised to see Dundee bring Harkins back, especially considering it wouldn't have been for free and that he'll be on bigger wages than most. You are probably right on most of the above points. I doubt we paid very much for Harkins and the local rumour being it was paid by a local 'businessman' but players returning rarely work out that well. He is a skillful player though, and derryied oot his nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long live the 69 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Can't see Rangers signing anyone if I'm honest... I think you might be lost, this is the SPL transfer thread.. Seriously though if McCoist has learnt anything he'll be looking at the players performing well in the 1st division and add them to your squad (it'll have to be PCA's to avoid the embargo but there are enough players running out their contracts in the lower leagues). In many ways, going for players who were in the top division, like Kyle, Sandaza, Shiels and Black it's backfired on you as these are just not players who will grind out victories in sodden muddy fields in the lower leagues. I'd be happy sticking with the youngsters if I'm honest. The likes of Shiels, Sandaza etc are the ones who have let us down this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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