Sons' sorrow

[C'mon_the_Sons]

Wilson confirmed: 

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[FifeSons]

[aftershocker]

48 minutes ago, The Moonster said:

It looks more and more likely to me that the management know Finlay is offski. 

Rumour I heard was that he'd been offered a full time contract with QoS, but would have preferred to stay with us if we won promotion...so...I've got no idea 

[super-son]

Looks like Tony Wallace too maybe?

Edited May 29, 2023 by super-son

[Bring Back Paddy Flannery]

6 minutes ago, aftershocker said:

Rumour I heard was that he'd been offered a full time contract with QoS, but would have preferred to stay with us if we won promotion...so...I've got no idea 

If they are offering him a deal then they’ll need to agree/meet any fee we’re asking for first. 

[aftershocker]

9 minutes ago, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said:

If they are offering him a deal then they’ll need to agree/meet any fee we’re asking for first. 

True...unless he has a higher division release clause in his contract...I've no idea if this is the case though

[GordyBrow]

I'm not really sure we could be doing much better than Tony Wallace when thinking about wide midfielders, so that probably has to count as a positive signing.

[Bring Back Paddy Flannery]

7 minutes ago, aftershocker said:

True...unless he has a higher division release clause in his contract...I've no idea if this is the case though

Even if he does we’ll be due training compo given his age. Not that it will be hellish much but I’d imagine that would need to be ironed out before any contracts were offered.

[Jan Vojáček]

On 19/05/2023 at 17:07, FifeSons said:

Jan's article suggests one is Pignatiello.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/dumbarton-boss-stevie-farrell-says-30009687

 

On 19/05/2023 at 17:51, O'Kelly Isley III said:

I'll be surprised if he returns.  He can probably expect about half a dozen clubs across Leagues One and Two to be interested in him, most of which will be offering him more.  Also, I believe Orsi is his cousin so maybe his decision could also be a factor.

Never doubt me, lads.

[THE CHOSEN SON]

Carlo Pignatiello is an outstanding signing, no idea how we’ll fit him in but it’s a no brainer to sign him up

[son hawk]

Carlo can easily play right midfield and I’m sure that’s where we’ll see him rather than right back or centre mid. If there’s an injury then his versatility becomes an asset. 

[Jan Vojáček]

A two year deal for Carlo is some astoundingly good business at this level. He'll be one of the best full-backs in the division. And one of the best central midfielders.

That's midfield sorted. Couple of CBs now plz Faz, then some strikers.

[the snudge]

2 year deal for Carlo is fantastic. He could be the outstanding player in this league if he's used in the right way

[O'Kelly Isley III]

23 minutes ago, Jan Vojáček said:

 

Never doubt me, lads.

OK Jan, fair play to you, and Carlo Pignatiello is a decent signing.

By my reckoning we potentially now have Blair, David Wilson, Calum Wilson, Wylde, Wallace, Gray, Vata, Orsi and Pignatiello all capable of playing in midfield so I take it we're done there ?

[Bring Back Paddy Flannery]

Carlo is a decent signing but I do worry about the lack of creativity in that midfield if I’m being honest. We don’t really have a playmaker or someone who looks capable of playing a real killer pass. It just seems like a load of grafters and guys who can make a tackle to me. Gray is good at driving forward and carrying the ball but I’d still have him in the grafter category. 

[BB_Bino]

[Jan Vojáček]

9 minutes ago, O'Kelly Isley III said:

OK Jan, fair play to you, and Carlo Pignatiello is a decent signing.

By my reckoning we potentially now have Blair, David Wilson, Calum Wilson, Wylde, Wallace, Gray, Vata, Orsi and Pignatiello all capable of playing in midfield so I take it we're done there ?

You don't know how much I ummed and aaahd before deciding to put that Carlo story in print, so I'm relieved more than anything to see him with the scarf!

I'd imagine the plan will be to loan out Vata, but I agree. And you've missed out Blair Malcolm, who reckons central midfield is his strongest position. We have a very congested central midfield in particular. Aron Lynas can do a job there as well if needed.

I suppose the positive is that we have a few players who are versatile; Carlo, Malcolm, Wallace in particular. But it would be a shame to ram some square pegs in round holes.

[THE CHOSEN SON]

7 minutes ago, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said:

Carlo is a decent signing but I do worry about the lack of creativity in that midfield if I’m being honest. We don’t really have a playmaker or someone who looks capable of playing a real killer pass. It just seems like a load of grafters and guys who can make a tackle to me. Gray is good at driving forward and carrying the ball but I’d still have him in the grafter category. 

Suppose we don’t need anyone capable of playing killer passes when we’re only looking to hoof it long

[GordyBrow]

11 minutes ago, Jan Vojáček said:

You don't know how much I ummed and aaahd before deciding to put that Carlo story in print, so I'm relieved more than anything to see him with the scarf!

I'd imagine the plan will be to loan out Vata, but I agree. And you've missed out Blair Malcolm, who reckons central midfield is his strongest position. We have a very congested central midfield in particular. Aron Lynas can do a job there as well if needed.

I suppose the positive is that we have a few players who are versatile; Carlo, Malcolm, Wallace in particular. But it would be a shame to ram some square pegs in round holes.

Perhaps Stevie is going all modern/retro and planning to use a W-M / box-midfield setup.

It's the square pegs in round holes, isn't it?

[DFCTTFM]

Mark durnan signs. From what I can remember he was honking at falkirk (?) But I feel like thats a great signing, helped lead alloa to a top 4 finish in league 1 too.

 

I'd say those 4 signings are pretty positive. Wonder if crighton will be next?

Edited May 29, 2023 by DFCTTFM