femme fatale Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Crighton, Lithgow and Fitzpatrick are really all thats left. From what I hear, Lithgow isnt working and may well take a f/t deal. The chairman seemed very fond of him at q+a. I have no idea why. EWB made Lithgow his main playmaker too. I cant believe anyone in their right mind would take any of them on but what do I know? Re the politics of it all, I'd think a few days will clear it. I do know from speaking to Cox, Prunty, Bain and a close family member of Watt's that the messages they receive are very mixed, almost to the point theyd all been led on. Not a good situation. Also, very disheartening that in "The Black King" era we've managed to piss off two really good kids who should have had a future. Bad handling or deliberate? As I've said before the bit for me is saying one thing and doing the polar opposite. I like lithgow, think he's came on in the season and his confidence will be pretty high just now out of the last few games which I'm pleased about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
femme fatale Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Unfortunately it happens in football, especially at a club in transition like ours. Good to hear, hopefully see him playing for another team in the league next season. Undoubtedly will score against us. If I ever become manager of Airdrie I'll give Coxy a call Come to me to talk money then will you! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_86 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I'd like to see both Crighton and Lithgow stay on for next season. I thought they were consistent through out the season (some may think consistently bad lol) and were badly let down by the protection from midfield, or lack of it. The management would have to reconsider their plans for tiki taki football on our own 18 yard line approach though! I can't imagine there aren't signings lined up at this stage, so hopefully the next month gives us some good news to lift us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlukediamond Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 From Colin Paterson on Twitter. https://twitter.com/Colin_Paterson_/status/728315346403221504 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thediamonddude Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I'd like to see both Crighton and Lithgow stay on for next season. I thought they were consistent through out the season (some may think consistently bad lol) and were badly let down by the protection from midfield, or lack of it. The management would have to reconsider their plans for tiki taki football on our own 18 yard line approach though! I can't imagine there aren't signings lined up at this stage, so hopefully the next month gives us some good news to lift us. I've said before that I like both Crighton and Lithgow - I'd be content with them as part of our squad again next season. They are perfectly capable for this level and I've yet to hear anyone suggest a realistic replacement for them. In terms of passing from the back, who knows if they're capable of it? We never had a midfield last season that was willing to show for them to develop any sort of consistent passing game out of defence. The squad will be working on all of this together 5 days a week, given enough time I see no reason why Crighton and Lithgow won't be capable of the style we're looking to play. Of those left on the list unconfirmed I'm still hoping for MacDonald, Crighton, Lithgow, Stewart and Cadden to re-sign. I've got a feeling Brown will be getting a deal as well though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airdrieman Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Pretty happy with that. The only one on that list I was wanting to keep O'Neil. I was actually hoping the list would be longer TBH. Hopefully we'll hear about the rest in the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Jim Fenner Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Strange that the club haven't mentioned Watt leaving. Thought his name would be top of the list. Or perhaps they regarded him as left when he went on loan to Brechin? Suppose technically McAleer and Morton were still on our books ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
femme fatale Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Suppose technically McAleer and Morton were still on our books ? The quote on the daily record release on Colin's Twitter link says they'll be free agents as of the summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesadilla Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Suppose technically McAleer and Morton were still on our books ? Utter pish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Jim Fenner Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Utter pish. ? Just saying....has it been announced that they have officially been released? Or had that already happened through the season? Completely irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Jim Fenner Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 The quote on the daily record release on Colin's Twitter link says they'll be free agents as of the summer Oh aye..never noticed that wee link further up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimListersRightFoot Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Anyone find pesadilla slightly annoying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airdrie10 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Anyone find pesadilla slightly annoying Is that because he's not a happy clapper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesadilla Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Anyone find pesadilla slightly annoyingYes, me.....and Iain King obviously.In reply to EJF, if those two are still on our books then we're absolutely fucked. Doubt they are though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Jim Fenner Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Yes, me. In reply to EJF, if those two are still on our books then we're absolutely fucked. Doubt they are though. I would disagree with 'slightly' annoying... I'll text you tomorrow see if you are out for a beer at the weekend. I'm aware I owe you a score for the pl before you bring it up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesadilla Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I would disagree with 'slightly' annoying... I'll text you tomorrow see if you are out for a beer at the weekend. I'm aware I owe you a score for the pl before you bring it up... Cool man. You know I'm right though. I'm always right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airdrieman Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Neither McAleer or Morton will be with us next season. In the Advertiser/Daily Record that Colin Paterson shared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touchedbymadness Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Of course they were on our books. One was loaned to Annan, the other to Kilbirnie. Strange how Watt was airbrushed out of everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeDiamond90 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Absolutely astonished at the number of meltdowns between here and FB, we all knew it was coming. Yes it is a terrible shame that the likes of Prunty, Lister or Bain or whoever your favourite may have been (Esposito?) is now moving on but think we need to at least wait and see who replaces them before we can say it has been a terrible decision. Lets remember that most of these players haven't even been able to help us into the promotion play offs for 3 seasons straight now so a change is obviously required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny_m Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Doesn't seem to have reached here but posted on Facebook that 7 players offered full time contracts and have all refused. Has the full time plan failed already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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