Lindau Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) As he's been on trial for a while he must have impressed ....if he's as good as Seabourne I'll be happy Agreed. He certainly looks an imposing player. If he does the business and Richards Everton is as good as the club thinks then we will be well off in the central defender area. As much as Conrad has received a fair bit of criticism this season he ain't don't much wrong when paired with Danny Edited October 12, 2014 by Lindau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Seems he's been involved with the Jags before Now if we could only get Kawashima as our goalie.....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Conveniently his name goes well into doo-doo-doo, fre-de-rik frans. Wouldn't want that song going to waste. Hope he turns out to be as good as his name. Quality alliteration. Could he replace the Firhill Dance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falklandal1 Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Where exactly has he been on trial,hasnt played any games for the Development squad,are we going on his performances in Training only?,hope he turns out to be a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 I've gone through this thread a couple of times and I've googled our name along with Frans' name and I can't see any mention of this rumour. Where did it come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potty trained Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 I've gone through this thread a couple of times and I've googled our name along with Frans' name and I can't see any mention of this rumour. Where did it come from? His agent, on Twitter. 11/10/14 @ElliottViolaFC: Showing @FreFrans the ropes in glasgow before signing for #partickthistle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Cheers. Strange that not a hint has appeared elsewhere. We tend to be quiet these days about signings until it's practically a done deal so I'd guess "before signing" really means" before we discuss a possible contract". Certainly couldn't complain if it worked out as he seems to have decent background and I've said a few time we need cover in defence. Wonder if he can play another position (e.g. full back). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 His agent, on Twitter. 11/10/14 @ElliottViolaFC: Showing @FreFrans the ropes in glasgow before signing for #partickthistle Did wonder at the time who was that big fella shouting the odds in the S& G. Regardless I just can't see Michael putting in draught Leffe Blond. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
read'n'yell Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 New favourite player, sorry Higgy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arch Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 We're meant to have signed him till January according to a Belgian journalist on The Twitter. "Why are we only signing him until JANUARY? He must be rubbish " said one angry fan. "What if someone steals him off us if he plays well in January?", fumed another. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north stander Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Never trust a journalist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firhillista Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 What about STV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Scimmia Rossa Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Confirmed on official site. Not sure what Archie's playing at. Strengthening the weaker areas. Bizarre strategy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerjag Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 who had heard of seabourne before this season? give this dude a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cup Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 It's strange that we are only signing him until January when he won't be match fit. Maybe he only wants to use us as a way to get match fit and he will look for richer club in January, or we can only afford his wages until January, or Archie doesn't think he is worth a longer deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potty trained Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 It's strange that we are only signing him until January when he won't be match fit. Maybe he only wants to use us as a way to get match fit and he will look for richer club in January, or we can only afford his wages until January, or Archie doesn't think he is worth a longer deal. Or we have a centre half coming back from loan in January. Or there is an option to extend in January! Oh the worry! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Or we have a centre half coming back from loan in January. Or there is an option to extend in January! Oh the worry! Indeed, the worry. Does say on the official site "initially". Other wording suggests at worst he's not far off being match fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 All being well he will be offered an 18 month contract in January..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Confirmed on official site. Not sure what Archie's playing at. Strengthening the weaker areas. Bizarre strategy. Oh the banter! You should have been on The Comedians! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) Confirmed on official site. Not sure what Archie's playing at. Strengthening the weaker areas. Bizarre strategy. Not sure why the weaker areas being only addressed only now - three months after the start of the season. Bizarre comment. You'll be telling us next that Frans and Richards-Everton were targets identified a few months ago. Then you'll claim that Stevenson is natural centre-forward with a better goal-scoring record than Doolan. Edited October 13, 2014 by kni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Scimmia Rossa Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 No. I'll just point out that it fits with Archie's overall plan. Young, something to prove and better than what we have : Muirhead. I'll also point out that John Viola's company is involved. So that would suggest some sort of scouting network in place. I'll also point out he was on a ten day trial. So no panic signing either. What next? More free agents? AND signings in January? It's like the season runs until May or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibberish Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Did wonder at the time who was that big fella shouting the odds in the S& G. Regardless I just can't see Michael putting in draught Leffe Blond. Zzzzzzzzzzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglemon Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 I have a good feeling about this guy. Last season: Balatoni, Piccolo and Muirhead before January This season: Balatoni, Muirhead, Seabourne, Frans Anyone who says this isn't progress- with Everton-Richards floating about at the Shiteberry Excelcior too- is nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) No. I'll just point out that it fits with Archie's overall plan. Young, something to prove and better than what we have : Muirhead. I'll also point out that John Viola's company is involved. So that would suggest some sort of scouting network in place. I'll also point out he was on a ten day trial. So no panic signing either. What next? More free agents? AND signings in January? It's like the season runs until May or something. So an agent (John Viola) is involved. How does that prove that we have a scouting network in place? Or has Viola just offered us his client on a cheap, short-term deal so that richer clubs can scout him and offer him better wages in January? Btw, how many days on trial did Carroll and Eccleston have? Which part of out scouting network found them? Edited October 14, 2014 by kni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 No. I'll just point out that it fits with Archie's overall plan. Young, something to prove and better than what we have : Muirhead. I'll also point out that John Viola's company is involved. So that would suggest some sort of scouting network in place. I'll also point out he was on a ten day trial. So no panic signing either. What next? More free agents? AND signings in January? It's like the season runs until May or something. You really are a wit....Mmm maybe I missed a vital word out before wit. If he is better than we have got and he has impressed the management team so much why have we only given him a two and a half month contract?? Not saying he won't be a good signing and let's face it we have been crying out for a commanding guy that size at the back for years, but the length of contract puzzles me and as some others have said, is he here to get himself fit for someone else. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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