Jan Vojáček Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 34 minutes ago, Diamond Oracle said: I would have come to the same conclusion, had the announcement not stated otherwise: “Defender Kieran MacDonald and midfielder Scott Stewart, although part of the manager’s plans for next season, have also been listed as available due to the pair entering the final year of their contracts.” Why would you be transfer listed if you were “part of the manager’s plans”? You see I read it a different way again. I looked at it like the players wanted away (maybe they didn't want to go full-time, or be part-time in a hybrid model where they might not be looked upon as favorably?) but Muzz rated them, and is reluctant to release them. As highly as I rate Stewart, I'm not sure any club is in a position to chuck any money your way. Unless it's something nominal like £500 - with that deducted from his wages for X weeks or whatever. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Oracle Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 You see I read it a different way again. I looked at it like the players wanted away (maybe they didn't want to go full-time, or be part-time in a hybrid model where they might not be looked upon as favorably?) but Muzz rated them, and is reluctant to release them. As highly as I rate Stewart, I'm not sure any club is in a position to chuck any money your way. Unless it's something nominal like £500 - with that deducted from his wages for X weeks or whatever. Yep, I would doubt any club would pay money for the players on that list. Taking some of them off our hands would be good enough for me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbbb Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I read it as Murray building his core squad for not only next season but the following one, in order to get the consistency which paid dividends for Arbroath this season. He wanted Stewart and Mcdonald as part of that 2 year plan but the players themselves do not want/like the offer that's been made and have chosen to not extend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Would like to see Stewart at Gayfield as a back up kind of player, in a kind of Omar Kader role, I think he has potential 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airdrieman Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 15 hours ago, AFC1878 said: Could be wrong, but the way I read it is that they are available for transfer, but unlike the others they are subject to a transfer fee. I read it that way initially too but after reading the last few pages I'm not sure I said before but I hope Stewart stays and I'm ambivalent about MacDonald. For the other names mentioned, I read it as they'd be pretty much free to leave once another club came in for them and contract formalities were sorted out and assuming the move suited all parties. 14 hours ago, Spanish Armada said: f**k him wee rat c**t always hated him even when he played for us! Scott Gibson found ^ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airdrieman Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Sean Crighton set to stay according to the Advertiser - https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/airdrieonians-captain-sean-crighton-set-15008718 For next season then I think we have signed up - Sean Crighton (still to be confirmed) Josh Edwards Dale Carrick Cammy Russell Scott Gallacher (?) And Keiran MacDonald and Scott Stewart although both of these players are available for transfer. Presumably, then we have also offered deals to - David Hutton Dean Hawkshaw (not sure how long he was signed for) Kieran Millar Leighton McIntosh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Are you guys going full time. How can you manage that in this league? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartcraig Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, SlipperyP said: Are you guys going full time. How can you manage that in this league? Mixture. Some full time, some part time. Plus Falkirk will bring a decent crowd. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Have you had a cash injection also? Seems strange. With Falkirk in the league even worse I would have thought as it will be more difficult to get promoted. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airdrieman Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 The new kit deal looks very professional btw. Kudos to the club for getting it organised. Now we've just got to hope the kit is available to buy in the summer/before Christmas for a change 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartcraig Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 The new kit deal looks very professional btw. Kudos to the club for getting it organised. Now we've just got to hope the kit is available to buy in the summer/before Christmas for a change If it is then take such a rare event as a good omen and put a bet on Airdrie for the Scottish Cup Final. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The clean living guy Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 7 hours ago, The Moonster said: I read it as them not being in the plans but Airdrie not willing to give them the pay-off their contract will require, therefore they're free to find another club or continue picking up their wages. Absolutely nobody is going to pay money for those boys. Have you seen Ryan Connroy? I'd be shocked if clubs weren't banging on the door with at least 6 figure bids. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, The clean living guy said: Have you seen Ryan Connroy? I'd be shocked if clubs weren't banging on the door with at least 6 figure bids. I'm trying not to think about Ryan Conroy too much because I'm convinced with him being a Dumbarton lad that he'll end up with us. A few years ago I'd have taken him, but he's a luxury that many sides in this division can't carry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoalForAirdrie Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 28 minutes ago, airdrieman said: The new kit deal looks very professional btw. Kudos to the club for getting it organised. Now we've just got to hope the kit is available to buy in the summer/before Christmas for a change Black or red shorts/socks or we riot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airdrie Minded Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Have you had a cash injection also? Seems strange. With Falkirk in the league even worse I would have thought as it will be more difficult to get promoted.No one knows. We might go with a core of youngsters on basic wages which would mean the cost isn’t huge I’d think. No confirmation of that or how it’ll look in reality so time will tell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mybitchunderprotest Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 It clearly states because Stewart McDonald have “Defender Kieran MacDonald and midfielder Scott Stewart, although part of the manager’s plans for next season, have also been listed as available due to the pair entering the final year of their”either they’ve been told they’re squad players or it’s basically get to f**k and we don’t want to pay yous offI found that part of the announcement very strange. Why would them being in the last year of their contracts (which most players are in League One) have any relevance to being transfer listed?Surely you’re either wanted by the club and therefore not available for transfer, or not wanted and on the transfer list? Could be wrong, but the way I read it is that they are available for transfer, but unlike the others they are subject to a transfer fee. All of the players noted are under contract for next season I believe. Bizarre. I read it as them not being in the plans but Airdrie not willing to give them the pay-off their contract will require, therefore they're free to find another club or continue picking up their wages. Absolutely nobody is going to pay money for those boys.I would have come to the same conclusion, had the announcement not stated otherwise:“Defender Kieran MacDonald and midfielder Scott Stewart, although part of the manager’s plans for next season, have also been listed as available due to the pair entering the final year of their contracts.”Why would you be transfer listed if you were “part of the manager’s plans”? Perhaps Murray wanted to keep them as squad players but both players want to be in the first team. The compromise there being they can leave if they find a club offering first team football.Probably the most likely scenario, it would have been good of them to say that though! You see I read it a different way again. I looked at it like the players wanted away (maybe they didn't want to go full-time, or be part-time in a hybrid model where they might not be looked upon as favorably?) but Muzz rated them, and is reluctant to release them. As highly as I rate Stewart, I'm not sure any club is in a position to chuck any money your way. Unless it's something nominal like £500 - with that deducted from his wages for X weeks or whatever. I read it as Murray building his core squad for not only next season but the following one, in order to get the consistency which paid dividends for Arbroath this season. He wanted Stewart and Mcdonald as part of that 2 year plan but the players themselves do not want/like the offer that's been made and have chosen to not extend. So essentially none of us have a fucking clue what the club statement means. The dark art of communication at its best. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elgindiamond Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 "made to ensure the famous Diamond feature takes pride of place on the front of the kit." i Is it just me or are we getting a strip with a V in the front and a plain back. Not a Diamond then...... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartcraig Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 So essentially none of us have a fucking clue what the club statement means. The dark art of communication at its best. Say something suitably vague and allow everyone to project their own meaning onto it.That approach sounds vaguely familiar but I can’t think where I recognise it from. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond8 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Say something suitably vague and allow everyone to project their own meaning onto it.That approach sounds vaguely familiar but I can’t think where I recognise it from.f**k sake, have a day off. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxismydog Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 34 minutes ago, Elgindiamond said: "made to ensure the famous Diamond feature takes pride of place on the front of the kit." i Is it just me or are we getting a strip with a V in the front and a plain back. Not a Diamond then...... Leyton orient then....this was their aniversary/poppy day strip in November, although only a v it's great, with no sponser and it's avec, when their supplier was Nike..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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