Fae_the_'briggs Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 He hasnt really "moved on" though. Hes only on loan at Brechin for a few weeks at which point he'll return to Queens. Therefore, taking an interest in his performances would seem to be pretty prudent. Antell's move away from Queens may or may not turn out to be long term, time will tell. If he does return do you honestly think he will feature in the first team barring injuries or suspensions to Clark and Atkinson. If he was in McIntyre's future plans would he not have come back from his "injury" lay-off to take up at least the 2nd choice keepers position ahead of Atkinson instead of being loaned out. McIntyre hasn't done a great deal right this season so we should give him credit for, finally, getting one position sorted even if it may have been forced on him by circumstances. Actually the goss is that Antell didn't know until the morning of his first game on loan that he was going to Brechin for a game that evening, only gossip I stress. If he does return that's when I will worry, until then he's someone else's problem although IMO the interest being shown in his Brechin performances is a bit suspect if not exactly OTT. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Thompson Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Antell's move away from Queens may or may not turn out to be long term, time will tell. If he does return do you honestly think he will feature in the first team barring injuries or suspensions to Clark and Atkinson. If he was in McIntyre's future plans would he not have come back from his "injury" lay-off to take up at least the 2nd choice keepers position ahead of Atkinson instead of being loaned out. McIntyre hasn't done a great deal right this season so we should give him credit for, finally, getting one position sorted even if it may have been forced on him by circumstances. Actually the goss is that Antell didn't know until the morning of his first game on loan that he was going to Brechin for a game that evening, only gossip I stress. If he does return that's when I will worry, until then he's someone else's problem although IMO the interest being shown in his Brechin performances is a bit suspect if not exactly OTT. Surely, the point, though, is whether or not he ever plays for Queens again and/or whether McIntyre made the right decision in replacing him depends largely on how well he does for Brechin? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 To paraphrase Bono - Well tonight thank God he plays for them instead of us. Cruel, but true I'm afraid. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Surely, the point, though, is whether or not he ever plays for Queens again and/or whether McIntyre made the right decision in replacing him depends largely on how well he does for Brechin? McIntyre probably or hopefully now realises what most of us have thought since early in the season that the boy just hasn't done the business, whether due to lack of ability or confidence or both. Going on loan to a team for a few games, even in a lower division, sadly isn't going to suddenly turn him into a Lee Robinson. Of course the Manager must assess his performances whilst out on loan but to me, and I stress again it's only an opinion, the interest being shown by supporters tends to indicate that they are not entirely disappointed that Antell is leaking goals. To paraphrase Bono - Well tonight thank God he plays for them instead of us. Cruel, but true I'm afraid. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Doonhamer Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) McIntyre probably or hopefully now realises what most of us have thought since early in the season that the boy just hasn't done the business, whether due to lack of ability or confidence or both. Going on loan to a team for a few games, even in a lower division, sadly isn't going to suddenly turn him into a Lee Robinson. Of course the Manager must assess his performances whilst out on loan but to me, and I stress again it's only an opinion, the interest being shown by supporters tends to indicate that they are not entirely disappointed that Antell is leaking goals. IMHO there`s no relish in the fact he`s doing badly. Some dark humour and perhaps a little element of told you so but no pleasure nonetheless. Edited January 2, 2014 by Distant Doonhamer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Thompson Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 McIntyre probably or hopefully now realises what most of us have thought since early in the season that the boy just hasn't done the business, whether due to lack of ability or confidence or both. Going on loan to a team for a few games, even in a lower division, sadly isn't going to suddenly turn him into a Lee Robinson. Of course the Manager must assess his performances whilst out on loan but to me, and I stress again it's only an opinion, the interest being shown by supporters tends to indicate that they are not entirely disappointed that Antell is leaking goals. Cruel, but true I'm afraid. Which is a fair point. But its not what you said originally. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
football maniac Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Reckon we need a striker and a creative midfielder to bulk up our squad. Potential options for me are Denny Johnstone who is a highly thought of young striker at Celtic from Dumfries. Has been capped at youth level for Scotland and would be a good shout for a striking option. Dylan McGeough at Celtic is another who could be targeted as a creative midfielder, but it is seriously unlikely we would be able to land him as I reckon a club in the spl or down south would be his and Celtic's preferred option. Craig Moore at Motherwell is a striker I would love to see us target on a loan deal as he was outstanding at Cowdenbeath last season and can only make the Motherwell bench. William Gros can't even make the Kilmarnock bench so might be an option. His teammate Mark Stewart is a teammate of Gros, who is out of contract this month and I wouldn't be surprised if his name is on our potential target list. Jack Leitch from Motherwell is another option. Lower league players who could be targeted Jamie Longworth Kenny Mackay Michael Donald Michael Moffat 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRS LEFT PEG Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Reckon we need a striker and a creative midfielder to bulk up our squad. Potential options for me are Denny Johnstone who is a highly thought of young striker at Celtic from Dumfries. Has been capped at youth level for Scotland and would be a good shout for a striking option. Dylan McGeough at Celtic is another who could be targeted as a creative midfielder, but it is seriously unlikely we would be able to land him as I reckon a club in the spl or down south would be his and Celtic's preferred option. Craig Moore at Motherwell is a striker I would love to see us target on a loan deal as he was outstanding at Cowdenbeath last season and can only make the Motherwell bench. William Gros can't even make the Kilmarnock bench so might be an option. His teammate Mark Stewart is a teammate of Gros, who is out of contract this month and I wouldn't be surprised if his name is on our potential target list. Jack Leitch from Motherwell is another option. Lower league players who could be targeted Jamie Longworth Kenny Mackay Michael Donaldy Michael Moffat Are any of them giants ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_vortex Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Reckon we need a striker and a creative midfielder to bulk up our squad. Potential options for me are Denny Johnstone who is a highly thought of young striker at Celtic from Dumfries. Has been capped at youth level for Scotland and would be a good shout for a striking option. Dylan McGeough at Celtic is another who could be targeted as a creative midfielder, but it is seriously unlikely we would be able to land him as I reckon a club in the spl or down south would be his and Celtic's preferred option. Craig Moore at Motherwell is a striker I would love to see us target on a loan deal as he was outstanding at Cowdenbeath last season and can only make the Motherwell bench. William Gros can't even make the Kilmarnock bench so might be an option. His teammate Mark Stewart is a teammate of Gros, who is out of contract this month and I wouldn't be surprised if his name is on our potential target list. Jack Leitch from Motherwell is another option. Lower league players who could be targeted Jamie Longworth Kenny Mackay Michael Donald Michael Moffat Denny Johnstone is a fantastic prospect and is also the great grandson of the late great Bobby Black 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkyblue2 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 We should just sign giants and start a basketball team in the old Tesco. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northfield 53 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 We will not sign anyone as McIntyre thinks that his squad is good enough as it is. Morton have 4 players signed now Dumbarton have one signed with another lined up. Zander Clark will be our only signing -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERSOUTH Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 We will not sign anyone as McIntyre thinks that his squad is good enough as it is.Morton have 4 players signed now Dumbarton have one signed with another lined up.Zander Clark will be our only signingSAYS WHO?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flash Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I quite like the idea of McIntyre thinking that the squad is good enough after asking the chairman for more signings. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_vortex Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 We will not sign anyone as McIntyre thinks that his squad is good enough as it is. Morton have 4 players signed now Dumbarton have one signed with another lined up. Zander Clark will be our only signing Lies 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I quite like the idea of McIntyre thinking that the squad is good enough after asking the chairman for more signings. When was this? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flash Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 When was this? In my imagination. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overthetop Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Back to relegation dog fight 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Back to relegation dog fight At what point in this season have we been away from the relegation dog fight? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broony88 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 At what point in this season have we been away from the relegation dog fight? 70 minutes into opening day we were top of the league with everyone loving Jims style of play. Two late lapses from that donkey in goal should of been our warning for what was in store. Sack him now and at least give us the smallest hope of getting the play offs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 70 minutes into opening day we were top of the league with everyone loving Jims style of play. Two late lapses from that donkey in goal should of been our warning for what was in store. Sack him now and at least give us the smallest hope of getting the play offs. The relegation play-offs I imagine you are talking about? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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