Buddist Monk Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, Coventry Saint said: My only doubt is that maybe we've heard Gav Reilly is talking to people on PCAs so we're looking at longer-term strikers, or we've able to bring in a decent wide player who can share duties with Morgan for now and then replace him next season. All depends on who is/are his suitor(s). I presume we're offering/offered him an extension, but I wouldn't really blame him for choosing the PCA. All that matters is that he keeps his form, if he does we'll be looking at a title and an improved budget, if he doesn't and he fades then we wouldn't have wanted him to sign that extension anyway. The lad has been in sparkling form, and considering he can be a bit marmite depending on the club (great for us, terrible for Dunfermline) you'd think he'd take up the option of an extension (again, presuming we have). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddist Monk Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, Div said: A lot of that you would have expected, but still for all Ross was saying about this not being as busy as his last transfer window, that is quite a lot of movement. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Div Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 11 minutes ago, Coventry Saint said: It's interesting - I'm genuinely not sure where a couple of 'biggies' would fit in the team. Obviously you always find room for a great player, and you never know what injuries we might pick up. Plus, if we got pipped to first place you'd need strength in depth for the playoffs - our squad is definitely paper thin in terms of true first-team talent now. My only doubt is that maybe we've heard Gav Reilly is talking to people on PCAs so we're looking at longer-term strikers, or we've able to bring in a decent wide player who can share duties with Morgan for now and then replace him next season. Pretty sure Reilly will sign a new deal with us if we get promoted. If we don't he won't be stuck for offers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Div Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Buddist Monk said: A lot of that you would have expected, but still for all Ross was saying about this not being as busy as his last transfer window, that is quite a lot of movement. It is. Of all the players in the OUT list though, only Morgan is really significant in terms of our stating XI, and he obviously came straight back in so no impact. Still wouldn't be surprised to see JK moving out on loan too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 13 minutes ago, Coventry Saint said: It's interesting - I'm genuinely not sure where a couple of 'biggies' would fit in the team. Obviously you always find room for a great player, and you never know what injuries we might pick up. Plus, if we got pipped to first place you'd need strength in depth for the playoffs - our squad is definitely paper thin in terms of true first-team talent now. My only doubt is that maybe we've heard Gav Reilly is talking to people on PCAs so we're looking at longer-term strikers, or we've able to bring in a decent wide player who can share duties with Morgan for now and then replace him next season. Centre mid - a defensive one - and a taller striker/winger with more pace and mobility than Sutton would be my guess. It's a squad game, so if players come in and push one or two onto the bench then it's up to them to rise to the challenge. I'd be confident of Jack getting the right players in, and happy that the guys in the team right now have the character to fight for their place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 6 minutes ago, Div said: It is. Of all the players in the OUT list though, only Morgan is really significant in terms of our stating XI, and he obviously came straight back in so no impact. Still wouldn't be surprised to see JK moving out on loan too. Surprised Kirkpatrick hasn't gone out on loan already. Out of the picture really since Magennis came back, and probably moreso when Todd regains fitness. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddist Monk Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, Div said: It is. Of all the players in the OUT list though, only Morgan is really significant in terms of our stating XI, and he obviously came straight back in so no impact. Very true, and there is room for more as well. We've been lucky we haven't had significant injuries in the midfield as players like Hilson, Stewart, Kirkpatrick, Todd and several others just haven't stepped up - for various reasons. It's going to be interesting to see just what sort of level Ross is going to bring in. Most of it will need to be cover, but hopefully pushing for starting places quality. I wonder if United's injury crisis which forced Lazlo's hand in the transfer market might be encouraging us to push hard in this window too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Div Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Of course Hilson actually went to Forfar. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, Buddist Monk said: Very true, and there is room for more as well. We've been lucky we haven't had significant injuries in the midfield as players like Hilson, Stewart, Kirkpatrick, Todd and several others just haven't stepped up - for various reasons. It's going to be interesting to see just what sort of level Ross is going to bring in. Most of it will need to be cover, but hopefully pushing for starting places quality. I wonder if United's injury crisis which forced Lazlo's hand in the transfer market might be encouraging us to push hard in this window too. We need to be targetting players who will be pushing to start. No point in bringing guys in with the prospect of being on the bench, as we could end up with more of the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Soctty said: Either that or a couple of biggies... Definitely a couple of biggies. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torfason Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Soctty said: We need to be targetting players who will be pushing to start. No point in bringing guys in with the prospect of being on the bench, as we could end up with more of the same. GLS said that in his interview as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Soctty said: Surprised Kirkpatrick hasn't gone out on loan already. Out of the picture really since Magennis came back, and probably moreso when Todd regains fitness. Think he's currently injured. Explains why he's not been on the bench lately as we have had no central midfield cover among the subs other than kids like Erhahon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colkitto Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 21 minutes ago, McG said: Definitely a couple of biggies. Is Mark Yardley coming out of retirement? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demented Zebra Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 22 minutes ago, McG said: Definitely a couple of biggies. Sounds good you have been reliable this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-L Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Does anyone have a clue who we might be bringing in?Normally we get leaks by this stage but hee haw this year much to my disappointment [emoji51] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Demented Zebra said: Sounds good you have been reliable this season. Midfielder is a big signing if we get it over the line, would imagine he will be on a lot more than anything we can offer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Is Josh Todd still on the books? If so does he ever feature? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said: Is Josh Todd still on the books? If so does he ever feature? Recovering from surgery for a dislocated shoulder. Shame as he's really looked the part when we've seen him. Hopefully he'll be back in the next few weeks to provide an option. Edited January 11, 2018 by djchapsticks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthBank Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 3 hours ago, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said: Is Josh Todd still on the books? If so does he ever feature? Josh didn't feature too much as we had a winning team but due to injuries he got some game time and looked impressive then got injured himself. Don't think we will be letting him go just yet but Jordan Kirkpatrick is well out the picture so he may be next to leave if as speculated we are bringing in more midfielders. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby_F Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 3 hours ago, McG said: Midfielder is a big signing if we get it over the line, would imagine he will be on a lot more than anything we can offer. How intriguing does that sound! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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