Squirrelhumper Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Rotherham tomorrow at Inverclyde. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cass316 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Rotherham tomorrow at Inverclyde. Do you know what time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Do you know what time? Will try snd find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFAANW Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Magennis signed seemingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooper Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 We've signed Ross Caldwell, formerly of Hibs, and not quoted. Killie have signed Josh Magennis, formerly of Aberdenn and not quoted. This is the market our respective clubs are now operating in, and anyone who cannot grasp and accept this might as well chuck it, because it is the reality. Marquee signings are a thing of the past. The best we can hope for is that our club will pick up a bit-part player from elsewhere with a point to prove (Magennis/Caldwell?); a gem from the lower leagues or England; or perhaps secure an impact lone deal. Best of all, however, would be to see some kids from the youth set ups making the breakthrough. Magennis isn't a great player, that much is certainly true, but I'm not surprised that Killie appear to have signed him. I wouldn't have been thrilled if we'd kept him on, but nor would I have been surprised. Its the way of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiesquirrel Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Because the person that told me so is in a position to know and is right more than he is wrong. Fair enough, but I also know people at the club and they're confident of tying up a deal with at least one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quitongo's Left Peg Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 We've signed Ross Caldwell, formerly of Hibs, and not quoted. Killie have signed Josh Magennis, formerly of Aberdenn and not quoted. This is the market our respective clubs are now operating in, and anyone who cannot grasp and accept this might as well chuck it, because it is the reality. Marquee signings are a thing of the past. The best we can hope for is that our club will pick up a bit-part player from elsewhere with a point to prove (Magennis/Caldwell?); a gem from the lower leagues or England; or perhaps secure an impact lone deal. Best of all, however, would be to see some kids from the youth set ups making the breakthrough. Magennis isn't a great player, that much is certainly true, but I'm not surprised that Killie appear to have signed him. I wouldn't have been thrilled if we'd kept him on, but nor would I have been surprised. Its the way of things. Spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberdeenBud Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Pretty surprised to see big Josh get a top flight gig tbh. If he's not on a huge wedge though he's probably not the worst squad player in the world. Maybe AJ will be the one to unlock his well hidden talents, but forgive me if I'm doubtful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkillieaway Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Rotherham tomorrow at Inverclyde. you sure its at Inverclyde? Heard from a good source it was down at KSC, that was at the weekend though so may have changed since then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KilliePie Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 you sure its at Inverclyde? Heard from a good source it was down at KSC, that was at the weekend though so may have changed since then Anyone know for sure of where it's at and the kick off time. Will probably head along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifespud Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Will try snd find out. When can you make it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 you sure its at Inverclyde? Heard from a good source it was down at KSC, that was at the weekend though so may have changed since then I'll double check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akc16 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Commonwealth baton relay is at KSC for few hours today so Inverclyde seems more likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I think our transfer business has been good so far, but I can't get my head around the signing of Magennis. It's alright taking a gamble on someone if they've shown signs of ability at some point, but this guy has basically been a consistent failure throughout his career at this level. It seems like a total waste of a wage - he's basically being signed because he's strong and fast. I reckon he's this year's Mark Stewart. I refuse to believe that there are not better options out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quitongo's Left Peg Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Commonwealth baton relay is at KSC for few hours today so Inverclyde seems more likely. It's also at Inverclyde today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 This is the market our respective clubs are now operating in, and anyone who cannot grasp and accept this might as well chuck it, because it is the reality. Marquee signings are a thing of the past. The best we can hope for is that our club will pick up a bit-part player from elsewhere with a point to prove (Magennis/Caldwell?); a gem from the lower leagues or England; or perhaps secure an impact lone deal. Best of all, however, would be to see some kids from the youth set ups making the breakthrough. That's only true of managers (like ours) who either lack the contacts or are unwilling to look outside of the UK for a player. There are numerous more talented player than Ross Caldwell and Josh Magennis floating about Europe looking for clubs, but our managers have gone for the easy option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cass316 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 So no one knows where or when the game is today? Haha. C'mon boys. You're all meant to have your ears to the ground ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quitongo's Left Peg Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 That's only true of managers (like ours) who either lack the contacts or are unwilling to look outside of the UK for a player. There are numerous more talented player than Ross Caldwell and Josh Magennis floating about Europe looking for clubs, but our managers have gone for the easy option. Do we have the scouting network or cash to adequately scout these guys? We have/had a Dutch player (Bonavecia) and an Italian player (Tedeschi) training with us this summer, so that suggests that we are looking abroad in one sense. We just don't have the money to scour Europe for hidden gems, so we have to rely on contacts, agents and players for advice. Also, we'd need to cover expenses for these guys to come over and train with us. Including flights, accommodation etc then you could be looking at a decent wedge for someone who may never sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cass316 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 And the last thing I want to do is go on the absolute abortion that is the Killie Kickback forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estragon Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 When was the last time we permanently signed a good player from abroad? I really wonder how adequate our scouting system is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.