touchedbymadness Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 18 minutes ago, Kenny_m said: Always thought he had the heart of a Gnat, or in simple terms, a bit of a shitebag! We won 3 and drew 1 of his 5 starts last season. I thought he did well when he played and we looked better with him, and his pace, in the team. Can't blame anyone who was f**ked about by our 1st 2 shitey mismanagers last season. I ways felt he wasn't getting a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny_m Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Stats sometimes can be misleading, but a lucky boy to get another crack at the whip at full time after being rejected by 2 part time teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayban74 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 He will not be missed, I think we have a better caliber on the books this year. Morton must see something or perhaps it's a two bob punt and a cheap signing for the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper81 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Mcaleer in his first spell did very well in his 2nd spell i expected more of the same but whatever reason he hardly featured. He has the ability and i think all things considering he is very lucky to get a full time club. I Hope he does well and takes his opportunity. Very much looking forward to thistle match and the qos match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-zero Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 We won 3 and drew 1 of his 5 starts last season. I thought he did well when he played and we looked better with him, and his pace, in the team. Can't blame anyone who was f**ked about by our 1st 2 shitey mismanagers last season. I ways felt he wasn't getting a chance. Wasn't really given a chance at East Fife either he had a few injuries as well that didn't help. Liked him as a player though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touchedbymadness Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 50 minutes ago, Kenny_m said: Stats sometimes can be misleading, but a lucky boy to get another crack at the whip at full time after being rejected by 2 part time teams. They can be Kenny. How many times last season did we wonder how he'd been left out? No idea what went on at the club at times but there was obviously warring factions and guys like him were piggy in the middle. Good luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcintyre_gmfc Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Probably signed as back up for us. What position(s) does he play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waysider Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I still don't understand the rules about international clearance. Can someone explain to me how we can sign Schmidt just like that whereas we had to wait ages for the 2 Irish guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Oracle Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Probably signed as back up for us. What position(s) does he play? He's a right winger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Oracle Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I still don't understand the rules about international clearance. Can someone explain to me how we can sign Schmidt just like that whereas we had to wait ages for the 2 Irish guys? Schmidt had been playing in Scotland, the Irish guys hadn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waysider Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I thought it might be something like that but was Gorman not playing in Scotland relatively recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlythelonely1 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 There's a player in mcaleer, personally I would've kept him would fit in well with the system we're playing this season, pacey winger scored a couple of cracking goals (Dunfermline away) good luck to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Oracle Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I thought it might be something like that but was Gorman not playing in Scotland relatively recently? Pretty sure it's to do with transferring membership between football associations therefore it's only their last club that is relevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el Gringo Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I thought it might be something like that but was Gorman not playing in Scotland relatively recently? The FA of the country you play in holds your registration. Schmidt's last club was in Scotland, Gorman's was in England and Daly's was in Ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touchedbymadness Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 It's the eve of the new season and there's a lot to look forward to in my opinion. I've obviously stated what I think of the new manager already, he seems to a no-nosense type who likes to see the game played right. I'm not 100% convinced he has all of the tools yet to do the job the way he wants. 2 positions stand out for me as in need for strengthening at present, and it's fairly obvious, a good centre back and a midfield destroyer who can both anchor the midfield and help play out - ie, a carbon copy of McBride. I dont think the Partick game will be the tell all or not. Whether we win or lose it's about the development of this youngish squad into a team. For me I'm looking on Friday for a fighting spirit from these players and for the manager to be able to assess and address any weaknesses before the league starts. I'm hoping McIntosh develops into a young Alan Hansen immediately and really desperate for capt Marvellous to prove me wrong, I didn't see anything from him or the Portugeezer in the friendlies to suggest they're the answer in midfield. Will Daly be fit? He came off at h/t at Annan and didn't start v. St Mirren. Will Conroy be the holding mid, even though his strengths were in driving us forward and linking with forwards. We missed that at Annan and were softer in the middle. 2x potential solutions to midfield could be to turn Scott Stewart into the midfield anchor, or, utilising the promising McLaughlin in the left sided playmaker role if the chemistry isn't right with the Daly/Conroy/Fitz trio. Current squad: Gk: Rohan (backed by 2x 20s lads) Def: Stewart, McIntosh, Gorman, McDonald (Higgins, TBA) Mid: Daly, Conroy, McLaughlin (Faria, Fitz) Winger: Brown (Loudon) Strikers: Ryan, Russell (Schmidt) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPID BENANO Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 20 minutes ago, touchedbymadness said: It's the eve of the new season and there's a lot to look forward to in my opinion. I've obviously stated what I think of the new manager already, he seems to a no-nosense type who likes to see the game played right. I'm not 100% convinced he has all of the tools yet to do the job the way he wants. 2 positions stand out for me as in need for strengthening at present, and it's fairly obvious, a good centre back and a midfield destroyer who can both anchor the midfield and help play out - ie, a carbon copy of McBride. I dont think the Partick game will be the tell all or not. Whether we win or lose it's about the development of this youngish squad into a team. For me I'm looking on Friday for a fighting spirit from these players and for the manager to be able to assess and address any weaknesses before the league starts. I'm hoping McIntosh develops into a young Alan Hansen immediately and really desperate for capt Marvellous to prove me wrong, I didn't see anything from him or the Portugeezer in the friendlies to suggest they're the answer in midfield. Will Daly be fit? He came off at h/t at Annan and didn't start v. St Mirren. Will Conroy be the holding mid, even though his strengths were in driving us forward and linking with forwards. We missed that at Annan and were softer in the middle. 2x potential solutions to midfield could be to turn Scott Stewart into the midfield anchor, or, utilising the promising McLaughlin in the left sided playmaker role if the chemistry isn't right with the Daly/Conroy/Fitz trio. Current squad: Gk: Rohan (backed by 2x 20s lads) Def: Stewart, McIntosh, Gorman, McDonald (Higgins, TBA) Mid: Daly, Conroy, Fitz(mcglaughlin +Faria) Winger: Brown (Loudon) Strikers: Ryan, Russell (Schmidt) Tbh that's the way I think it will be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touchedbymadness Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 5 minutes ago, RAPID BENANO said: Tbh that's the way I think it will be I think it will be that way too RB but I like to be controvertial, even though I think it starts that way, I think it will end up nearer my way if results don't go our way. One thing I'm not seeing just now is Faria and Fitz in the same midfield. That cannot be a bad thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny_m Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 It certainly will be interesting to see if we have discovered a jewel in the crown. Could it be: McIntosh - never seen him play but it seems the popular view is that he is classy but may lack some aggression at centre back. Daly - Looks to have a good attitude and hoping to score 10 goals. Adam Brown - Despite being anonymous last season it seems lot of people rate him with him over his past injury issues. Schmidt - Who knows. Ryan - To score 20 goals this season. Others such as Russell and Conroy are older and i suppose you pretty much know what you are going to get. Given the level they are now at they should contribute a lot. I'm with the Manager, League cup section is pre season work but lets hope we can get off to a good league start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touchedbymadness Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 3 hours ago, RAPID BENANO said: 42 minutes ago, Kenny_m said: It certainly will be interesting to see if we have discovered a jewel in the crown. Could it be: McIntosh - never seen him play but it seems the popular view is that he is classy but may lack some aggression at centre back. He misplaced a few passes last week, i was sure it was nerves, and really windy conditions. 42 minutes ago, Kenny_m said: Daly - Looks to have a good attitude and hoping to score 10 goals. Yeah, he could be a livewire 42 minutes ago, Kenny_m said: Adam Brown - Despite being anonymous last season it seems lot of people rate him with him over his past injury issues. Brown's role may well be in supressing the attacking FB of the opposition. He works hard. If he can supply a better final ball he could be it. 42 minutes ago, Kenny_m said: Schmidt - Who knows. Could be a wildcard but expecting him to be off the bench option 42 minutes ago, Kenny_m said: Ryan - To score 20 goals this season. Ryan and Russell have both potential to do that. Ryan really looks a player tbh 42 minutes ago, Kenny_m said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank_Grimes Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Anyone think until we get the centre half they seem to want, it might be Fitzpatrick there for a while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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