qpfc Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, 19QOS19 said: In League 1. A complete donkey any higher. Be surprised if he reaches double figures next season. He may well not hit double figures next season but his record in previous seasons at championship and spl level I wouldn’t say merit complete donkey status. He has his flaws but can still be an asset I’d say. Wouldn’t have him 1st choice striker next season though 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds are Forever Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, David kaye said: Rubbish he was injured for half a season basically if not for him no promo Yes, Murray was the difference in the play-off games, scored a goal from nothing in the first leg and then wins and scores a penalty in the 2nd leg. In the 3 league games that he didn't play against us this year we won 2 and drew 1. In every other game he played (5 including cups and play-offs) we didn't win any of them. While he didn't score in any of them his pace and ability to get the team up the park made them a better team. QP definitely improved all round for the play-offs, but without Murray I think we'd just have had enough to get over the line, at the very least it would have gone to a shoot-out. They've had value for money purely by his performances in the play-offs. He clearly wont be as effective at Championship level but is definitely someone who can play at that level. Edited May 26, 2022 by Diamonds are Forever 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Your Own Socks Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 2 hours ago, 19QOS19 said: In League 1. A complete donkey any higher. Be surprised if he reaches double figures next season. Of course he will. The majority of your squad were at your club for that very reason so it can't be a surprise to you if they manage to get an even better deal elsewhere. It’s not a surprise. Me saying it should indicate that. And I’m not troubled by the mercenary act. Just making the point that for all his badge kissing, cheeky chappy, loveable daft laddie routine he’ll not look back when his agent tells him to walk. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Bring Your Own Socks said: It’s not a surprise. Me saying it should indicate that. And I’m not troubled by the mercenary act. Just making the point that for all his badge kissing, cheeky chappy, loveable daft laddie routine he’ll not look back when his agent tells him to walk. Ffs he's not had the brass neck to kiss the badge has he? What a riddy. Edited May 26, 2022 by 19QOS19 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachnophile Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 30 minutes ago, 19QOS19 said: Ffs he's not had the brass neck to kiss the badge has he? What a riddy. If he wins us promotion, he can kiss whatever he wants!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol1867 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 I see Reagan Thomson has been released by Newcastle. A shame it didn't work out for him but might be good for him to get away from that dreadful Under 23's league and get some real football somewhere else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Reilly Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, Skol1867 said: I see Reagan Thomson has been released by Newcastle. A shame it didn't work out for him but might be good for him to get away from that dreadful Under 23's league and get some real football somewhere else. I saw he was sitting in the stand at the Glasgow Cup final. We never saw enough if him to tell whether he would've made it into our current 'professional' set up, but could he be someone we would being back? If the likes of Charlie King and Gardener Speirs who worked with him before reckon he's got what it takes, could they be recomending him to Beuker/Coyle for a trial? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an86 Posted May 26, 2022 Author Share Posted May 26, 2022 35 minutes ago, Skol1867 said: I see Reagan Thomson has been released by Newcastle. A shame it didn't work out for him but might be good for him to get away from that dreadful Under 23's league and get some real football somewhere else. Could see that happening. Fits the model. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachnophile Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Ben Reilly said: I saw he was sitting in the stand at the Glasgow Cup final. We never saw enough if him to tell whether he would've made it into our current 'professional' set up, but could he be someone we would being back? If the likes of Charlie King and Gardener Speirs who worked with him before reckon he's got what it takes, could they be recomending him to Beuker/Coyle for a trial? well, he's scored against Celtic at Lesser Hampden. Get him signed https://www.instagram.com/tv/B5i1B0ZBJwm/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous Spider Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 12 hours ago, Arachnophile said: well, he's scored against Celtic at Lesser Hampden. Get him signed https://www.instagram.com/tv/B5i1B0ZBJwm/ Pictures of football happening at Lesser should come with a trigger warning 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletar Spider Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 On 25/05/2022 at 17:26, an86 said: Would imagine a certain Ayrshire fried chicken purveyor might be reading that list with interest and picking up the phone. I didn't know he was from Ayrshire... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Your Own Socks Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 (edited) 21 hours ago, Tangled web said: 23 hours ago, Bring Your Own Socks said: Shame he couldn’t make a difference in more games then and maybe we would have been Champions rather than play-off hopefuls. Not good value for money. If he gets a better offer somewhere else he’ll be off like a shot. They will all be off like a shot if they get a better offer. That's professional football for you. All the guys we will be signing will come to us because we made the best overall offer. Sorry to pick on your post Tangled Web (there’s been many like it) but this “that’s professional football for you” myth needs busted. There’s loads of professional players who spend most of their career at one or two clubs. Every season as amateurs we bussed in players and bussed out just as many. Few were around for more than two seasons. People who keep jumping ship either have a lack of integrity or keep moving before they get found out. Being professional isn’t a reason. Might be a factor but not the reason. And as your last comment implies, the set-up at QP now should not only attract better players but guys who want to stay around and help build a winning team. Edited May 27, 2022 by Bring Your Own Socks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol1867 Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 31 minutes ago, Bring Your Own Socks said: Sorry to pick on your post Tangled Web (there’s been many like it) but this “that’s professional football for you” myth needs busted. There’s loads of professional players who spend most of their career at one or two clubs. Every season as amateurs we bussed in players and bussed out just as many. Few were around for more than two seasons. People who keep jumping ship either have a lack of integrity or keep moving before they get found out. Being professional isn’t a reason. Might be a factor but not the reason. And as your last comment implies, the set-up at QP now should not only attract better players but guys who want to stay around and help build a winning team. Seems a bit strange to talk about integrity and loyalty when we have just unceremoniously jettisoned several players who have won back to back promotions. Clubs will always put themselves and their ambitions first and players have every right to do the same. They will spend their short careers on 1 to 2 year contracts so have every right to seek out a better deal/ situation when an opportunity arises. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Your Own Socks Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 25 minutes ago, Skol1867 said: Seems a bit strange to talk about integrity and loyalty when we have just unceremoniously jettisoned several players who have won back to back promotions. Clubs will always put themselves and their ambitions first and players have every right to do the same. They will spend their short careers on 1 to 2 year contracts so have every right to seek out a better deal/ situation when an opportunity arises. Fair comment. But I don't see how that sits alongside the almost cult-like adulation of individuals who turn up when it suits them. When guys like Doyle and Muir get punted and someone who's main attributes seem to be running fast, falling down and scoring from dead balls when unchallenged gets rewarded, not to mention all his medical bills at specialist clinics paid and extended time-out for family issues, there's something very shallow about the minds involved. As for the club's lack of integrity, I'd say bare faced lying to club members has already covered that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an86 Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 Football is a job. Unless you have a real emotional attachment to a club, you go and get the best deal to help you pay the bills. Same rules apply if you feel you can advance your career elsewhere. It’s the same as any other industry in that regard. The emotion and sentiment is for the fans. They’re the only constant. Everyone else is just passing through. On the guys being released, are we suggesting that we keep players simply on the basis that they gave their all? “That’s their job” as the great Royston Keane would say. If we feel we can sign better players than those out of contract, that’s exactly what we should do. There can’t be any sentiment because guys are likeable characters or have served the club well. The ultimate question has to be “are these guys realistically going to have us competing in the Championship?” That’s really all it should come down to. We finished 28 points off the top of League One and tough decisions had to be made. Owen Coyle obviously has a clear idea of where he wants to go in terms of style of play and we’ve got to trust him on that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KierenAAFC Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 I thought the promotion could have potentially come a year too early for you guys with big changes still needed to make you Championship ready. However, with that cut-throat release list, Coyle is just speeding up the process. I think most, if not all, are the right decision for the ambition you guys have. Certainly will be a few steals if anybody in League 1 can pick some of the more notable ones up and get a tune out of them though. Brechin were loyal to players who weren't great but turned it up for the play-offs, you guys are a lot better but still, don't do a Brechin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Rico Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Dom Thomas confirmed on a two year deal A proper signing that is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris the Spider Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 https://queensparkfc.co.uk/dom-thomas-signs-for-spiders/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoveRangers1922 Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 (edited) The first of many big summer signings coming for the Spiders you'd imagine. Great way to start the rebuild after releasing so many. Sure they're will be more to follow Edited May 27, 2022 by CoveRangers1922 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 On 23/05/2022 at 11:31, NathanQP said: The current QP support is less than 900, why should we go elsewhere if we can accommodate our own fans at Lesser. Who cares if some away fans can’t get in. This is an absolutely stinking attitude to have, more in keeping with your other pals elsewhere in Glasgow. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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