glenrothes 1884 saint Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Daniel Armstrong away to Ross County, so he’ll not be coming to us 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 48 minutes ago, glenrothes 1884 saint said: Daniel Armstrong away to Ross County, so he’ll not be coming to us Think that went out the window when we had a chance of MOH. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Also thought Ross County might be a possible club that would come in for Scougall, but that's probably unlikely now. Some of their fans have been saying all season they keep plenty possession but lacked a creative spark, and they obviously don't mind splashing money about. He'd be a stand out at that level. As it stands, with the lack of speculation, is there a very real possibility that Stefan sees out his contract with us? Quite a big wage if he's not going to be involved. That would be about the only positive of drawing Celtic in the cup; it will give a boost to the coffers when we haven't been shy in making great signings this season, and possibly pushed our budget a bit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 (edited) Scougall should be looking to use this 6 months to get in the shop window. That's not happening at Saints, so if he has any self respect and actually believes in himself he should be jumping at the chance to play football. If he stays, that tells you all you need to know about the laddie. Edited January 22, 2019 by tree house tam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Toon Saintee Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 (edited) I'm never one to get over excited before a deal is actually done but it's looking promising Edited January 23, 2019 by Lang Toon Saintee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 (edited) Tony Watt came with a bit of a reputation of being a trouble maker and for having a bad attitude. That can't be any further from the truth - he's been brilliant on and off the pitch for us since he signed. I hope we can get him tied down for at least another couple of seasons. Edited January 23, 2019 by Kyle 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Woolshed Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Seen this before I’m afraid. Let’s hope this isn’t a false dawn like the attached picture. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Same as Woolshed, ever since Stevie May's "why would I leave? I'm playing for my hometown club, enjoying my football and winning things etc.." on the pitch after the Cup Final, I'm a little bit wary when it comes to what players say. When agents get in their ear and start throwing figures around, it's often a different story. Would be great if Tony does sign up, he's been an excellent signing. It's been great for him as well, as he seems to have found a bit of stability football wise. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Tbf to Swanson, Robert Thomson constantly says he was never offered a contract by Saints until Hibs had already made an approach, and by that point his heart was set on making it with them. I can see him staying, I just hope it doesn't drag on and start to distract him, but he doesn't seem the type of person to be dictated by an agent or by money, he genuinely just seems to want to play football. Getting him to 2021 would be outstanding, and could help sway other to extend even further too (Kennedy). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7-2 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 54 minutes ago, PauloPerth said: Same as Woolshed, ever since Stevie May's "why would I leave? I'm playing for my hometown club, enjoying my football and winning things etc.." on the pitch after the Cup Final, I'm a little bit wary when it comes to what players say. When agents get in their ear and start throwing figures around, it's often a different story. Would be great if Tony does sign up, he's been an excellent signing. It's been great for him as well, as he seems to have found a bit of stability football wise. Was having the same sense of deja vu about some of May's comments when readings Joe's. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 May was being blinded by the euphoria of the Cup win, asking him that question at that point was always going to get that response. I'm not sure it's similar to Shaughnessy who's seemingly confirmed he wanted to stay in private talks with the manager. Unless May also done that, I can't remember tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 I'm sure they Shaughnessy and Watt do want to stay but if you're offered a huge pay rise to do the same job elsewhere, it's pretty hard to turn down and it merits you to at least think about it before staying put. We've obviously been burned in the past but I feel you have to take players at face value. Watt gives off the impression he's enjoying is football which is something he wont have had with any regularity in a long time and Joe is the club captain who has played every match he's been available for over the course of the last 4 seasons. For what it's worth, I can see Shaughnessy going and Watt staying but I guess we'll see what happens over the next few weeks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Steve Brown probably drove Stevie May down to Hillsborough when that bid came in. I'm not sure a new contract would have got us much more money. The player was hardly pushing for the move either. Swanson has always been vacuous when it comes to this sort of stuff and Watt does possibly have a bit of that about him. They aren't doing it as any great fault that reflects on them, more likely is they are just trying to please and be seen to say the right thing in the eyes of supporters. In short, I agree you can't place too much on Watt's comments, the time to celebrate will be if he signs the deal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelling Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Quote Watt said: “St Johnstone made me an offer last week, but the Hamilton game got priority, and I put it to the back of my mind. “We will pick it up again this week. I like it here and would love to stay. “It’s just down to Saints how much they want me now. If they want me they can have me. The story has a nice headline but here is the real point of the piece. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthsaint1977 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Jason Kerr though. I still maintain what I said a few weeks back, that he is better than McKenna at Aberdeen. A much more accomplished footballer. Joy to watch. EPL team there to watch him tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 44 minutes ago, perthsaint1977 said: Jason Kerr though. I still maintain what I said a few weeks back, that he is better than McKenna at Aberdeen. A much more accomplished footballer. Joy to watch. EPL team there to watch him tonight. Christ. He was flawless tonight too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Hearts then 3 big games against Celtic coming up for clubs to gauge just how good he is against strong opposition (Celtic). Desperately hope there's no bids in this window, but if someone did come in, we really should be holding out for our biggest ever fee for a player. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Woolshed Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Hopefully he does go to an EPL club from a selfish money point of view. From a personal point it would probably be more beneficial for Kerr to go somewhere & play week in week out 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logie skid boys Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 7 hours ago, perthsaint1977 said: Jason Kerr though. I still maintain what I said a few weeks back, that he is better than McKenna at Aberdeen. A much more accomplished footballer. Joy to watch. EPL team there to watch him tonight. Settle down with all this he is better him shit. both are great young scottish defenders who would walk into any championship side down south and possibley some epl sides . Both should be talked up but we want Millions for Mckenna and we will get it . Porteous at Hibs also looks like becoming great centre half if he can sort his injuries out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthsaint1977 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Settle down with all this he is better him shit. both are great young scottish defenders who would walk into any championship side down south and possibley some epl sides . Both should be talked up but we want Millions for Mckenna and we will get it . Porteous at Hibs also looks like becoming great centre half if he can sort his injuries out. All about opinions. I rate McKenna believe me but think as an all round footballer I think Kerr edges him. Great to finally have two young talented centre halves. Just a pity one won't get near the national team while at saints. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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