AyrshireTon Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Aitken talking to Sons about the job, it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimistic Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 If he comes to the Sons, any players capable of the step up likely to join him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesc Fabregas Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 If he comes to the Sons, any players capable of the step up likely to join him? Always found Steve Aitken's Stranraer to be greater than the sum of their parts, but I reckon David Mitchell and Grant Gallagher could make the step up into the Championship. Mitchell's always been a pretty handy goalie while Gallagher was one of the best midfielders in the division last term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callum-ayr Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Always found Steve Aitken's Stranraer to be greater than the sum of their parts, but I reckon David Mitchell and Grant Gallagher could make the step up into the Championship. Mitchell's always been a pretty handy goalie while Gallagher was one of the best midfielders in the division last term. McKewon possibly, and the 2 you mentioned. Don't think they 3 are under contract yet? Think Dumbarton would be a good move. Not dramatically bigger, but in a higher division and a better budget and stabilised in the Chanpionship. A good few years there would put his name about for another step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesc Fabregas Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 McKewon possibly, and the 2 you mentioned. Don't think they 3 are under contract yet? Think Dumbarton would be a good move. Not dramatically bigger, but in a higher division and a better budget and stabilised in the Chanpionship. A good few years there would put his name about for another step up. As much as I rate big Franko, I think League 1 might be his level. He reads the game well and can header bricks for a living but I always got the impression he came up a little short when he turns and has to face his own goal. I think he'd be found wanting in the Championship. I agree that a move to Dumbarton would be a sensible step for Aitken - I cannot find fault with the points you've made. Two or three years at the Rock, maintaining the same standards as Murray, would surely see him move on to a full-time team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKAC Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 As solid a defender as Franko is, I think he is found wanting when it comes to pace. In that respect, Scott Rumsby might be the better option in terms of defenders. Agree whole-heartedly on Gallagher though. He's gone from being 'just' a solid tackling midfielder to adding more and more to his game when it comes to going forward. Only now starting to get the credit he really deserves from the Stranraer fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Aitken is my choice for new gaffer and I agree with what's said above. We're apparently closer to his home and work so it probably suits Aitken as well. He's got a very tough job on his hands if he does come though. We currently have no players signed and it's widely accepted that a bit of a rebuild is required. We have a few players of the existing squad looking to sign up but holding off until the gaffer is announced, hopefully we can get a new manager in (Aitken, hopefully) and he can get the important guys like Andy Graham and Scott Agnew signed up and build the team around them. Keeper is a problem area for us so bringing Mitchell with him would make sense too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venga1 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 All the best to Ginge. Been a great servant as player, assistant manager and especially manager. Done a great job. Top guy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son hawk Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Is he still under contract at Stranraer? Would compensation be required if he were to come to us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesc Fabregas Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Pretty sure he still has another 12 months left on his deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Aye, we should just ask St Mirren to wire the cash for Murray straight to Stranraer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Still no confirmation of Aitken as of yet but a press conference has been called for 3pm tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayhole Blue Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 In 'advanced talks' - more news tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrunitedfw Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Stranraer will struggle to keep a hold of the likes of Mitchell, Franko and Gibson now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibuya Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Sare yin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1870 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 We're fucked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-Orchid Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Mitchell, Gallagher and Rumsby all to follow Aitken to Dumbarton unless they get better moves. Gibson no doubt move on. Franko has found his level with Stranraer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albino Rover Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 The departures of Messrs McKinnon and Aitken are worrying news for two of the "club of the season" candidates, but good news for Albion Rovers looking for as much competition as possible in the bottom half of the table. Sympathy to both clubs, and I hope they can continue what their old bosses started, but something tells me I'd better enjoy it while I can- there's a high chance this will be Darren Young next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimistic Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Mitchell, Gallagher and Rumsby all to follow Aitken to Dumbarton unless they get better moves. Gibson no doubt move on. Franko has found his level with Stranraer. I do hope so, cos we need a keeper, a centre half, a tough tackling midfielder, and if these guys cut the mustard, they'll do for me, what about malcolm? Is he still worth a punt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersons Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Happy with that move if it comes off, was one of my top choices for the job so well pleased He has done a great job At Stranraer so let's hope he can continue that at the sons!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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