capt_oats Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Casagolda said: I think going back down South would probably be his preferred option but it depends if the offers are there I suppose. I’ve always gotten the impression the rest of the footballing world doesn’t rate Curtis Main as highly as he rates himself. If it came down to it, doubling your money to live in Edinburgh and play in front of 15 thousand plus every other week would surely appeal more than pitching up at some League 2 mob in the arse end of nowhere playing in front of two men and a dog. I’d imagine he’d be quite a high earner and while I do think he’s been a decent player who’s ‘done a job’ for us, as the Capt says it’s hard not to think the money could be put to better use this summer. He's from Tyneside I think, I seem to remember there was an interview with Martin Foyle where he suggested "location" had been a factor in getting the deal "over the line" given we were signing him from Portsmouth. So you'd think if that's true then Hearts would be a pretty decent shout. Wage bump, playing at Tynecastle and on the East coast so relatively straightforward travel. Between the wages/contributions we're paying for Main, Sammon, McCormack, Newell and Tanner (all of whom are out of contract/returning to their parent club) that's a fair chunk of budget to work with. Edited May 10, 2019 by capt_oats 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 22 minutes ago, Casagolda said: I’ve always gotten the impression the rest of the footballing world doesn’t rate Curtis Main as highly as he rates himself. Theres been a rumour around Twitter for months that his agent is constantly hawking him to Celtic and Rangers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swello Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 (edited) I've never been a fan of the approach that some players take when they try too hard to please supporters (badge kissing, calling their current club "massive" when it patently isn't, putting #COYx at the end of every we go again tweet, etc). Main has been the polar opposite of that though - he's never come over as being remotely enthused about ending up at Fir Park and in a clearer way than most, it's all been about the stepping stone for him. I'd imagine that he'd take any option other than us in the summer. That said, I actually liked him as a player - I thought in our good spell from Jan until he was dropped in preference to Scott he was pretty effective as a loan striker (apart from er, actually scoring goals). I think in the right setup, he'd be a good partner for another striker that does actually score goals and I'd assume that is where other managers see him. It's weird this year (and it's probably a result of a very non-descript season) - but there is a strong feeling that pretty much all of the out of contract players are eminently replaceable and are welcome to seek the bigger wage packet that you can get almost everywhere else. The only ones that I'll be genuinely sad to see go will be Tam Aldred and the bold Gboly. Edited May 10, 2019 by Swello 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Just caught up on the Turnbull for Scotland thread. Fair to say it took an unexpected turn...wild.Wow! Just read that. Absolutely bonkers and Turnbull hardly gets mentioned after the first few pages. Tartan Tammy is all over the place again with random deleted posts popping up in other people's quotes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoss Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 1 hour ago, RandomGuy. said: Theres been a rumour around Twitter for months that his agent is constantly hawking him to Celtic and Rangers I was speaking to a guy at work the other day (Rangers fan) and he was telling me he'd love if they signed Main - he seemed a little surprised when I told him I'd love that too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YassinMoutaouakil Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Scenes when the Right Said Fred strike partnership are reunited at Tynecastle next season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoss Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 To think Sammon isn't our worst loan signing of this season is quite remarkable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 (edited) Robinson doing his bit with the press pre-match: Quote Ahead of the Ladbrokes Premiership clash with St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park on Saturday, Well boss Robinson revealed a more realistic approach to transfers and recruitment. He said: “It is very difficult. We have offered a lot of players contracts and they are getting a lot of offers as they are entitled to do from other clubs. “Some have indicated they won’t sign, some have indicated they will look elsewhere. All I can do is hope they can sign. “It is a credit to our scouting staff and academy that all these players have been linked with other clubs. “Unfortunately it is difficult to keep them with the finances at the football club. “It is extremely frustrating but I don’t begrudge anybody. That’s football. “If those two players you mentioned (Cadden, Main) choose to go elsewhere, one (Cadden) will be very much protected by compensation." Hands up on my part. When Cadden was linked with Doncaster yesterday I had absolutely no idea they were in the League 1 Play-Offs with a shout at promotion to the Championship. Edited May 10, 2019 by capt_oats 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Aldo Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, capt_oats said: Robinson doing his bit with the press pre-match: Hands up on my part. When Cadden was linked with Doncaster yesterday I had absolutely no idea they were in the League 1 Play-Offs with a shout at promotion to the Championship. I thought they were in League 2 so fair play to Cadden if Doncaster go up and give him a genuine opportunity to play in the Championship. He'd be daft to turn that down. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 I was on a 3 day bender then a 4 day fear recovery and I basically decided not to pay attention to anything happening. I take it nothing happened. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsr Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 57 minutes ago, capt_oats said: "Unfortunately it is difficult to keep them with the finances at the football club." This gets on my tits to an irrational extent. What's wrong with just saying "the club"? Does he think we'll get confused with Motherwell Snooker Club? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swello Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Busta Nut said: I was on a 3 day bender then a 4 day fear recovery and I basically decided not to pay attention to anything happening. I take it nothing happened. That's a bad ratio - it must have been some 3 days 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Swello said: That's a bad ratio - it must have been some 3 days It fucking was. Now Just feeling normal again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YassinMoutaouakil Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 If Cadden ends up in the Championship and we get actual money for him then I think it'll have worked out pretty well for everyone tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well fan for life Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 When Main was in form and chucking defenders about he was tremendous entertainment. Shouldering Tavernier into another dimension to set up Campbell last season was bloody delightful. He does absolutely look like he doesn't give a f**k, though. Fair fucks to him if he gets more money after scoring 3 goals all season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YassinMoutaouakil Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Big Mitchell there... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swello Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 1 minute ago, capt_oats said: Big Mitchell there... That goal was the VCR equivalent of Marvin's goal against Rangers - it was rewound so often that it became unwatchable... That was the one time I was on the pitch at FP at full time - I think it started the whole end of season "tradition" that's now stopped by some b&q chicken wire.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Swello said: That goal was the VCR equivalent of Marvin's goal against Rangers - it was rewound so often that it became unwatchable... That was the one time I was on the pitch at FP at full time - I think it started the whole end of season "tradition" that's now stopped by some b&q chicken wire.... I noticed the wee bit of Twitter #content yesterday about the (now) Cooper stand opening 24 years ago this week. Aside from the fact that it made be feel quite old I'm very on board with the club expanding the scope of the eras it punts on the socials. More of it I say. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 59 minutes ago, YassinMoutaouakil said: Fully expect this to end up on Stv news at 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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