Diamond Oracle Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Surely they can't enter into a contract with them without paying compo first? I've got a feeling I'm being naive here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesadilla Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Surely they can't enter into a contract with them without paying compo first? I've got a feeling I'm being naive here. I'm sure they can then take it to a tribunal which will last forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Oracle Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I'm sure they can then take it to a tribunal which will last forever.Perfect. Sounds like the kind of thing Livi would do tbh.Doubt we'll ever see the money as I'm sure they'll be liquidated within the next couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airdrie76 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 That's sort of my point. They would have realised about the Watt situation then offered him something to ensure compo. However, if Livi are the basket case everyone thinks they are (reportedly could go under for £7200 according to an earlier story) I cant see us getting anything apart from creditor status.They'd get a points deduction though. Might be more helpful than the money (I doubt we're looking at a lot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el Gringo Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Surely they can't enter into a contract with them without paying compo first? I've got a feeling I'm being naive here. Exactly what we did with Eddie Forrest. If they can't pay they'll get hit with a signing embargo until they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pastmaster Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Perfect. Sounds like the kind of thing Livi would do tbh. Doubt we'll ever see the money as I'm sure they'll be liquidated within the next couple of years. Do you think they will last that long ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesadilla Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Exactly what we did with Eddie Forrest. If they can't pay they'll get hit with a signing embargo until they do. To be fair they'll have signed half the league by that time so the embargo wont hurt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbartonTheSons Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 The trick is not to get logic get in the way of a good rumour. It's more fun that way. Haha, fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPID BENANO Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Think there may be an announcement in the tiser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Oracle Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Think there may be an announcement in the tiser? You would hope it would be announced on the club website before the local newspaper. Colin Paterson got us all excited earlier saying we are "very close" to tying up a few players as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper81 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Think there may be an announcement in the tiser? any clues to what, out of all the possible signings mentioned. The one I would think most likely would be Ryan which I would be happy with. The rest mentioned i would be happy with also. I am just hoping we sign 4-5 players of higher calibre if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2lgm Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I'm thinking that things couldn't get much worse than it has over the past 3 seasons. Regardless of who's fault it was Jimmy Boyles team was terrible and hurtling towards oblivion in the 4th tier. Bollan came in and saved us from the impending disaster but I don't believe he had the means to build a side capable of the playoffs. He ended up bulk buying from the discount aisle and he made a sharp exit when he realised his face didn't fit. The new management team came in, took over Bollans team and it was a total mis match of management ideas and players unable or unsuitable to put those ideas into practise. Now, I'm more of a believer of Bollans practical pragmatic style for this division and not a fan of the current managers style (EWB). However they appear to be giving themselves a clean slate to start from scratch and implement their ideas. Get rid of all the failures from last season and before and start again. Like TW said, no point in repeating the same mistakes and hoping for a different outcome. I'm not sure they are doing the right thing getting rid of the younger guys like Bain, Cadden and Watt but hey I'm not paid to make that call. Fingers crossed they know what they are doing and we are panicking a bit prematurely. It'll be an interesting watch next season. Apologies for rambling a bit but got to be positive as if they get it wrong we could very well be f####d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipper Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I'm thinking that things couldn't get much worse than it has over the past 3 seasons. Regardless of who's fault it was Jimmy Boyles team was terrible and hurtling towards oblivion in the 4th tier. Bollan came in and saved us from the impending disaster but I don't believe he had the means to build a side capable of the playoffs. He ended up bulk buying from the discount aisle and he made a sharp exit when he realised his face didn't fit. The new management team came in, took over Bollans team and it was a total mis match of management ideas and players unable or unsuitable to put those ideas into practise. Now, I'm more of a believer of Bollans practical pragmatic style for this division and not a fan of the current managers style (EWB). However they appear to be giving themselves a clean slate to start from scratch and implement their ideas. Get rid of all the failures from last season and before and start again. Like TW said, no point in repeating the same mistakes and hoping for a different outcome. I'm not sure they are doing the right thing getting rid of the younger guys like Bain, Cadden and Watt but hey I'm not paid to make that call. Fingers crossed they know what they are doing and we are panicking a bit prematurely. It'll be an interesting watch next season. Apologies for rambling a bit but got to be positive as if they get it wrong we could very well be f####d. Remember that the chairman has stated that he will give it three years.After which we may well have to go back to what you described under Bollan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimListersRightFoot Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Has TW mentioned anything regarding his plans after the three years? We could either be in the ground like the way livi are heading or competing in the championship, either or, what happens after the three years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airdrie76 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Watt's confirmed on Twitter he's signed for Livingston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poet of the Macabre Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Luca Gasparotto would be a stunning bit of business for Airdrie. He could easily do far better tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Oracle Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Luca Gasparotto would be a stunning bit of business for Airdrie. He could easily do far better tbh. Exactly why we're all sceptical. There were rumours in January that he was signing for Dundee ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poet of the Macabre Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I heard Falkirk. I'd be delighted if the Pars signed him so a move to Airdrie would be rather incredible/bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank_Grimes Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Iain Russell anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Are Red Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Delighted that The Goalie is joining us to help young Rohan Ferguson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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