roberts Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Wonder where Archie McPhee will end up? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom & Gerry Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Can’t see him staying at Formartine. Take you pick from Elgin, Brora or Rothes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland ITFC Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Hopefully now that they've signed up O'Keefe, Dingwall & Bronksky, they'll know what's in the coffers to offer some reasoanble terms to the youngsters that have come through the Academy. Liam McDade has already rejected the amateur terms offered & has signed for Strathspey Thistle, & would be a shame to see any more of Aidan Sopel, Owen Loveland & Ashley Ballam not continuing their development in the squad, & to push the more established players for a place in the side. Would seem a little short-sighted with how well the Academy has done in bringing these guys through, to then not offer them reasonable terms to keep them at the Club as the 'next generation', whilst at the same potentially spending more money on new signings that have no promise of any longevity at the Club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom & Gerry Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 In these difficult times it’s the youngsters who always seem to lose out. All depends on how you look at things. We want to retain the youngsters but at the same time is the team going to be stronger short term with them playing regularly. You could also ask what are the youngsters priorities, getting a contract or getting more dosh at another club. Difficult one all round. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland ITFC Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Yes, it's a difficult balance T&G. Hard for the lads as whilst it's not just about the money, if you've sat on a bench all season like Sopel did last year, or been out on loan for three seasons like Ballam, then you'd probably like to think that if the Club is wishing to retain your services, then they'd show commitment to the players by giving them something, as with any other player that is deemed worthy of a contract. Ultimately like all players they want to play football, so the lure of regular football & getting a few quid elsewhere will doubtless be a tempting one, versus potentially doing all the travelling & sitting on a bench for nothing to show for it in their pockets. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom & Gerry Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Can’t argue with that but that may be the way of things at a lot of clubs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeAreElgin Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 We've signed Joel Macbeath, formerly of Ross County. Doesn't look like he's played a huge amount of first team football apart from a few games at Montrose last season. Any insider knowledge? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GableEnder21 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 We've signed Joel Macbeath, formerly of Ross County. Doesn't look like he's played a huge amount of first team football apart from a few games at Montrose last season. Any insider knowledge?Lots of potential in young Joel. He did OK when he got his chance in games but Petrie didn't fancy him too much. Very pacey and decent finisher. Very confident in himself haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hauftimedraw Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Is Rabin Omar still with Elgin ? Always thought when he was with us that he was capable of playing at a higher level. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom & Gerry Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 No he’s out of contract. Don’t know if we’ve offered him a new deal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeAreElgin Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 I am almost certain I saw a post on Facebook/twitter to say Omar had left, can't seem to find it anywhere though.. he's been one of my favourite players in recent years and it's a shame if he has left. Edit: knew I'd seen it somewhere, the official word is that he's been released. https://www.northern-scot.co.uk/sport/rabin-omar-and-andrew-mcdonald-part-company-with-elgin-city-201563/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon9736 Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 I'd imagine like McDonald, O'Keefe and some other their contracts were up and therefore we couldn't furlough them so they were released. Maybe we're slowly working round the players we want and possibly they'll re-sign. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgin proud Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 hurry up with this new sesaon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 1 hour ago, elgin proud said: hurry up with this new sesaon Another few months! And I bet you get Stranraer away in a midweek... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Once/if things get going, how's the chances of automatic promotion/play offs? Or is it anybody's guess? High time City got themselves up a division. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Jacksgranda said: Once/if things get going, how's the chances of automatic promotion/play offs? Or is it anybody's guess? High time City got themselves up a division. I agree. Edinburgh City that is Mind you I wouldn't complain if Elgin went up via the play offs at the expense of, ooh let's pick a team at random, Clyde ... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afca32 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 5 hours ago, Jacksgranda said: Once/if things get going, how's the chances of automatic promotion/play offs? Or is it anybody's guess? High time City got themselves up a division. We've retained the vast majority of the squad from last year which is good. We still possibly need a winger and a centre-half but I wouldn't expect both right now. I do worry that Shane might be too big a loss but otherwise I think we're in great shape. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland ITFC Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 23 hours ago, afca32 said: We still possibly need a winger and a centre-half Not sure that we do. Got Wilson, Cooper, Bronsky, McHardy, Spark, the new lad from Stirling Uni, & Ballam if he re-signs, so not exactly short at the back, & out wide, Sopel needs to be given a chance having sat on the bench all last season, & Thomson is also a wide player. There will always be players available on loan if holes are identified, & with 14/15 players already signed, & more to potentially re-sign, not sure that chasing further signings when Tatters keeps saying how tight the finances are is the way that the club needs to go. Just my thoughts on the situation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afca32 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, Highland ITFC said: Not sure that we do. Got Wilson, Cooper, Bronsky, McHardy, Spark, the new lad from Stirling Uni, & Ballam if he re-signs, so not exactly short at the back, & out wide, Sopel needs to be given a chance having sat on the bench all last season, & Thomson is also a wide player. There will always be players available on loan if holes are identified, & with 14/15 players already signed, & more to potentially re-sign, not sure that chasing further signings when Tatters keeps saying how tight the finances are is the way that the club needs to go. Just my thoughts on the situation. I don't really disagree with anything you say but the question was about our promotion chances next season. McHardy/Bronsky looks to be our first choice partnership and although I think both are good players, the last time this was the case our defence was pretty shaky. Sopel might make a good player but from what I've seen I think it would be fair to say he'll be a downgrade on Mackay, who although inconsistent was capable of brilliant performances. I've not really followed who other clubs are signing and I'm aware finances are tight everywhere, but Queen's Park for example who were in similar form to ourselves prior to the league shutting down now have a defence that wouldn't look out of place in the Championship. There have been other impressive signings around the league, and while I hope continuity works for us, it would be hard to say we're likely to be promoted when right now we do look weaker than last year. The league doesn't kick off for nearly 3 months so I'm not at all worried but if we're aiming for promotion then a loan signing in each of those positions would be very useful but as I said I won't expect both. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom & Gerry Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 It’s interesting to hear everybody’s thoughts on things and how things are shaping up. Long way to go till season starts and loads of players about. At the moment IMO we are weaker than we were last season’s end. We are minus Sutherland, Graham, Omar, McPhee and McKay. The last 3 I think can be covered by the additions and younger ones but a decent striker and centre half with a bit of experience is where we need to strengthen. I don’t see any of our other defenders having the quality to adequately replace Graham although I don’t know anything about the Stirling Uni lad. He could go with finding a defensive midfielder to cover the defence instead? QP are the money team this year and with a quality defence already signed and Bob McHugh in as a striker they look clear favourites and I would think not much between the rest of us. If we have ambitions of promotion I think we need a couple of good signings in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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