ArabianKnight Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Alert Mongoose said: I genuinely believe our biggest issue is the lack of mobility in our ball boys. It was the u9s from the academy today don't be so harsh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven W Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 I've said on here before that unlike the majority of United fans, Im not against us going with one striker. I think yesterday was a good example of that. Had we had Butcher on in place of either Clark or McNulty there's no way the midfield would have been as overrun as it was in that first half. Admittedly the big issue with this is I'm not sure Clark or McNulty are cut out for the lone striker role, although I do wonder if Apperre might, when fit, be good in that position. In fairness to Courts he did make changes at the 55min mark which is a whole lot earlier than the previous incumbent ever did. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dundee Hibernian Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 I'm wondering if that would be Robson's final game for United yesterday, given the manner in which he left the pitch, earlier than the other players at the end, applauding the fans then off. He'll be a bigger miss than some fans will concede if he is leaving. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArabianKnight Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 57 minutes ago, Dundee Hibernian said: I'm wondering if that would be Robson's final game for United yesterday, given the manner in which he left the pitch, earlier than the other players at the end, applauding the fans then off. He'll be a bigger miss than some fans will concede if he is leaving. AFAIK since the Rangers game he's been ready to leave. It's no secret Lincoln are in for him and talks are ongoing. Just hope we can quickly sign the laddy from Hamilton so we aren't left with Sporle/Duffy as I prefer Adrian further up the pitch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinny arab Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Still awaiting a work permit for Niskanen while Celtic today are playing the Croatian boy they signed 2 days ago. Why are we waiting weeks (St Johnstone also having the same issue) yet Celtic get clearance within days? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 1 hour ago, skinny arab said: Still awaiting a work permit for Niskanen while Celtic today are playing the Croatian boy they signed 2 days ago. Why are we waiting weeks (St Johnstone also having the same issue) yet Celtic get clearance within days? It's always been that way. Remember when Jason Scotland got his application turned down because "he would not make a significant contribution to the Scottish game", despite the fact he had just scored the goal that put us into Europe? The fact that he scored that goal against Hibs, it knocked them out, and there were 5 former Hibs players on the panel had no relevance, I'm sure... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarto Mutiny Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 It's always been that way. Remember when Jason Scotland got his application turned down because "he would not make a significant contribution to the Scottish game", despite the fact he had just scored the goal that put us into Europe? The fact that he scored that goal against Hibs, it knocked them out, and there were 5 former Hibs players on the panel had no relevance, I'm sure...Murdo Macleod. c**t 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Sarto Mutiny said: 2 hours ago, Mark Connolly said: It's always been that way. Remember when Jason Scotland got his application turned down because "he would not make a significant contribution to the Scottish game", despite the fact he had just scored the goal that put us into Europe? The fact that he scored that goal against Hibs, it knocked them out, and there were 5 former Hibs players on the panel had no relevance, I'm sure... Murdo Macleod. c**t To be fair, he was a c**t long before that 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accent-Unknown Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, skinny arab said: Still awaiting a work permit for Niskanen while Celtic today are playing the Croatian boy they signed 2 days ago. Why are we waiting weeks (St Johnstone also having the same issue) yet Celtic get clearance within days? Croatia are top 50 ranked nation in the fifa world ranking, and Juranovic has made a decent amount of appearances in the last few years so the application is basically instant. Finland are not a top 50 ranked nation so the work permit takes a while. Think United will get it eventually but It'll just take longer. He'll be available for St Mirren... surely. Edited August 29, 2021 by Accent-Unknown 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap in 94 Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Anyone expecting any signings before the deadline tomorrow night or are we going with what we have? Any rumours? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dundee Hibernian Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 15 hours ago, Accent-Unknown said: Croatia are top 50 ranked nation in the fifa world ranking, and Juranovic has made a decent amount of appearances in the last few years so the application is basically instant. Finland are not a top 50 ranked nation so the work permit takes a while. Think United will get it eventually but It'll just take longer. He'll be available for St Mirren... surely. Appreciate the point about Croatia, but Israel ranked at 81 (Liel Abada has a solitary substitute appearance for his nation) and Zambia at 87 (Junior Sakala has been capped 13 times) didn't seem to prevent the issue of permits promptly. Finland is ranked 56, Niskanen has 6 caps. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 41 minutes ago, Dundee Hibernian said: Appreciate the point about Croatia, but Israel ranked at 81 (Liel Abada has a solitary substitute appearance for his nation) and Zambia at 87 (Junior Sakala has been capped 13 times) didn't seem to prevent the issue of permits promptly. Finland is ranked 56, Niskanen has 6 caps. The question is why are United not making these points rather them being made on a football forum? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartyFears2 Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 “2 bids in for Robson. Replacement lined up & agreed should he go. Chalmers out for 3 months.” 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dundee Hibernian Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Granny Danger said: The question is why are United not making these points rather them being made on a football forum? Maybe they are. I'm hinting at preferential treatment for some clubs rather than others. Perhaps that is one of the factors in the Niskanen case. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarto Mutiny Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Maybe they are. I'm hinting at preferential treatment for some clubs rather than others. Perhaps that is one of the factors in the Niskanen case.I think St Johnstone have been waiting for a few weeks for a work permit for a Finnish player too 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dundee Hibernian Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Sarto Mutiny said: 2 hours ago, Dundee Hibernian said: Maybe they are. I'm hinting at preferential treatment for some clubs rather than others. Perhaps that is one of the factors in the Niskanen case. I think St Johnstone have been waiting for a few weeks for a work permit for a Finnish player too True, but their target has no full international caps. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArabianKnight Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Fair well young Jamie and thank you for your efforts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Sarto Mutiny said: I think St Johnstone have been waiting for a few weeks for a work permit for a Finnish player too A month now. No senior caps, last U21 cap just under a year ago. Livingston had to wait about 3 months for a work permit last season too. Edited August 30, 2021 by RandomGuy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishtergrolsch Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 18 minutes ago, ArabianKnight said: Fair well young Jamie and thank you for your efforts. How many shillings did we get for him? I hope we have someone lined up to come in ASAP. Robson was a very average left back who was poor going forward and bog standard defensively. Occasionally having an absolute nightmare and occasionally having a very good game, hes started well this season and I think a move will work well for him, he needs a fresh start. Good luck Jamie, I hold absolutely no ill will towards you but at the same time I won't be greeting into my pillow tonight. Although its fair to say he always gave 100% and never really chucked it - I hope he does well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 42 minutes ago, ArabianKnight said: Fair well young Jamie and thank you for your efforts. Source? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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