Widge Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 1 minute ago, RandomGuy. said: What about a choice of Ash Taylor, Ryan Sweeney or Robbie Deas? Yes I know what you're getting at and you're starting to to go down that despairing hole that you do when things start to snowball. Until anything is confirmed there's no point in scaremongering. I think all reasonable saints fans know that the last 18 months shitshow are going to absolutely impact us this season and most likely next as we try and reduce our budget, which may mean we're looking in the bargain basement bucket at times for squad filling positions. It's no inspiring of course it's not, but you can only piss with the cock you're given and we'll just need to make the most out of a bad situation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJFCtheTeamForMe Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 If we're currently being priced out of the market for the likes of Deas then fine. As long as we don't go down the route of then settling for the likes of Ash Taylor or similar journeyman. Go the other route. Younger players released from down south who've something to prove. Like MOH etc. They're likely to be hungry and keen to prove what they can do. It worked well for us in the past. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Is there any conformation we were seriously in for Deas this time? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double deluxe Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 13 minutes ago, PSJ.84 said: Is there any conformation we were seriously in for Deas this time? Saints couldn’t match what Killie offered. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widge Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 6 minutes ago, double deluxe said: Saints couldn’t match what Killie offered. See this to me is absolutely fine. I'll never blame players for taking more money elsewhere. We all know the likes of St Mirren, County, Killie will offer bigger wages than us (in some cases considerably) and we just need to accept it and move on. Given the last few seasons, it's imperative that we get back to having a clear wage structure and budget moving forward. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 19 minutes ago, double deluxe said: Saints couldn’t match what Killie offered. Ta. Is what it is, I suppose. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 48 minutes ago, SJFCtheTeamForMe said: Go the other route. Younger players released from down south who've something to prove. Like MOH etc. They're likely to be hungry and keen to prove what they can do. It worked well for us in the past. Id be happy with this. Phillips a sort of blueprint of sorts. Raw, needs developed, inconsistent, but upside is massive. As it stands im still convinced we're in for another relegation battle, and im not sure many clubs survive 3 in a row of those, so trying to build something and rediscover what we've lost feels a better path to failure than another season trying to plug holes short term in a desperate attempt to stay afloat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Enjoy Ryan Sweeney, shaggers. x 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 7 minutes ago, Derry Alli said: Enjoy Ryan Sweeney, shaggers. x 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Who would be best to email at Saints to urge them not to vote in favour of the conference league? Looking to get my tuppence worth in ahead of the vote tomorrow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJFCtheTeamForMe Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Remember the serial blocker sjfcnews? He's now paying for a blue tick on Twitter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 16 minutes ago, SJFCtheTeamForMe said: Remember the serial blocker sjfcnews? He's now paying for a blue tick on Twitter Has done for some time too. Definitely one of the more peculiar fan run accounts we have 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 5 hours ago, jamamafegan said: Who would be best to email at Saints to urge them not to vote in favour of the conference league? Looking to get my tuppence worth in ahead of the vote tomorrow. Not happening now. Hopefully the club confirms what their stance was. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Van Dyke Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Has the club actually confirmed that we’re in talks/offered contracts to Brown, Hallberg and kane? -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJFCtheTeamForMe Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 12 minutes ago, Dick Van Dyke said: Has the club actually confirmed that we’re in talks/offered contracts to Brown, Hallberg and kane? Not officially but that was implied when they listed the players they wouldn't make an offer to. Hallberg won't stay though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJFCtheTeamForMe Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65812884 Spoony in the press today. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Future of Parish obviously unclear as well. Presumably not released but playing contract, coaching or both? I'll be very disappointed if we lose Kane but not fussed about Brown or Hallberg. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealNumber5 Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Would it be wrong to suggest that we just be grateful that we’ve got nearly three months of transfer window to go and plenty of time to play with? We’ve got the makings of a team to get us through the group stage of the league cup even without signings. Let’s just be positive and thankful that we’re not Dundee 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJFCtheTeamForMe Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 13 minutes ago, TheRealNumber5 said: Would it be wrong to suggest that we just be grateful that we’ve got nearly three months of transfer window to go and plenty of time to play with? We’ve got the makings of a team to get us through the group stage of the league cup even without signings. Let’s just be positive and thankful that we’re not Dundee Absolutely no panic there's a whole summer to go yet. Depends which way you look at it regarding the League Cup without signings. As it stands we don't really have any right backs or fit left backs. On top of that it's the same squad that failed to get out of the group this season. Although I'd be very unhappy if we didn't this time round. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 (edited) Because of the departures on the list, I’ve not really wanted to post this. A week of mourning is enough though, so here’s our current state of affairs (I think) Goalkeepers Ross Sinclair - 2024 Jack Wills - 2024 Defenders/wing backs Ryan McGowan - 2024 Liam Gordon - 2024 Andy Considine- 2024 Callum Booth - 2024 Tony Gallacher - 2024 Midfielders/wingers Drey Wright - 2024 Max Kucheriavyi - 2025 Daniel Phillips - 2024 Cammy McPherson - 2024 Ali Crawford -2024 Cammy Ballantyne - 2024 Alex Ferguson - 2025 Graham Carey - 2024 Attackers Stevie May - 2025 Nicky Clark - 2025 Theo Bair - 2024 - available for transfer Taylor Steven - 2024 Loans ended Remi Matthews Alex Mitchell Adam Montgomery Connor McLennan Zak Rudden Released/retired Bobby Dailly David Wotherspoon Spencer Moreland William Sandford Murray Davidson Charlie Gilmour Michael O’Halloran Jamie Murphy Eetu Vertainen Out of contract Elliot Parish James Brown Melker Hallberg Chris Kane so 9 released, 4 still out of contract who may still leave, 5 loans ended and we still have 19 players signed up, not including some of the young lads who have just extended their deals, like Hepburn, McKinstry and Parker. Admittedly some of the released players we saw nothing of or were youngsters anyway. It really doesn’t feel right seeing a squad list without Murray Davidson and David Wotherspoon on it, the latter in particular feels like he should still be there. Some green shoots on that list and indeed some players to be excited about, but there are a lot of gaping holes to fill, a lot of (expensive) dead wood. A big job for Maclean over the next few windows as he tries to work us away from Callum Davidson’s bloated, overpaid mess of a squad. Edited June 6, 2023 by Kyle 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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