Dick Dastardly Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Letheren looked terrible on Sportscene and looks fatter than me Hmmm. If you look like Kate Moss, that might be a good thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angry gaz Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 If Archie isn't going to go with Scully Or Gall then we should be looking outside of the Scottish Premiership for a Keeper. The standard of Goalkeeper in the top division is as poor as I can ever remember. Foxy is taking a huge chance thinking he will get picked up by a team up here as first choice and he is quite frankly too small to play down south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Don't remember being impressed at all with Letheren the few times I've seen him play. Killie supporting mate certainly isn't singing his praises either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand2 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I suspect Scully will start the season as first choice; I think that has probably been the plan all along and has perhaps been a contributing factor to Fox's departure. If we are looking to bring a guy like Letheren in as a relatively cheap second choice then I don't have a great issue with that; it would indicate that Gallacher's playing days are very much in the past though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankey Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I dunno about having Scully just being given the jersey. I know he has done well at a lower level, but its a big step. Just screams of another Bryn Halliwell situation to me of giving a cheap option the number 1 role without being given a fight for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeless Unbeliever Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I think a bit much is made of the 'step up' to the SPL. If you're good enough you're going to adapt pretty quickly. This is probably even more true of goalkeepers who don't have so much to do in terms of getting used to the 'pace' of the game at SPFL level. Guys like Robertson at Dundee United and Stewart at Dundee have shown if you're good enough you can adapt quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I dunno about having Scully just being given the jersey. I know he has done well at a lower level, but its a big step. Just screams of another Bryn Halliwell situation to me of giving a cheap option the number 1 role without being given a fight for it. Does it? Scully has came through the youth ranks and been POTY for Dunfermline for the past two years. I'd far rather he got a chance over a more experienced (and, yes, more expensive) cast-off from the lower leagues in England, as would probably be the most likely alternative. And it really isn't that big a step up for a goalkeeper - Scott Bain is now in the Scotland squad and was playing for Alloa last season. If we want to be a club that has a focus on youth development then guys like Scully need to play - he can't have done any more to deserve his shot. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I dunno about having Scully just being given the jersey. I know he has done well at a lower level, but its a big step. Just screams of another Bryn Halliwell situation to me of giving a cheap option the number 1 role without being given a fight for it. He won't just be given the jersey. If Scully starts in goal it will be because Archie thinks he's good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinistar Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I've never seen Scully in action but would far rather see him + PG play next season than some new guy brought in. Save the £ to get a player for a position we really need to be filled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roque Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I suspect Scully will start the season as first choice; I think that has probably been the plan all along and has perhaps been a contributing factor to Fox's departure. If we are looking to bring a guy like Letheren in as a relatively cheap second choice then I don't have a great issue with that; it would indicate that Gallacher's playing days are very much in the past though. Letheren isn't signing here to sit on the bench behind Ryan Scully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggymct Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 http://www.rosscountyfootballclub.co.uk/news/scott-fox-joins-the-staggies/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 That is a strange move for him. Still, now we know. time to move on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankey Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Just shows what we're up against financially. Not bothered to see him go either. Thinks hes better than what he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 http://www.rosscount...s-the-staggies/ hardly a move likely to win him trophies or in the Scotland squad as quoted in the press a few days ago. It must be the fee accommodation in Dingwall that appealed!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angry gaz Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Considering he sold a goal against them last time we played too. Very odd move for someone wanting to play in front of bigger crowds and win trophies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Haha step up! Well, if you look at a map....it's upwards I suppose. I think this might indicate that we didn't make the greatest effort to retain his services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankey Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Haha step up! Well, if you look at a map....it's upwards I suppose. I think this might indicate that we didn't make the greatest effort to retain his services. I dunno about that, Archie clearly preferred him as his number 1. I think financially we were out muscled here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThickAsThieves Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) County...jeezo. Edited May 29, 2015 by ThickAsThieves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Seems a strange move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I dunno about that, Archie clearly preferred him as his number 1. I think financially we were out muscled here. He did last season, but maybe he's got a thought that Scully could push him next season.....and Fox clearly doesn't fancy having to fight for a game. He got a surprising amount of small injuries just after being dropped last season. Maybes though. Anyway, best of luck with that Scotland career, Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sons of Somner Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 "Thanks for the offer of a contract boss, but I won't be signing it." "Oh, would you mind telling me why not Scott?" "I want to play for a team that can challenge for trophies, boss. You know, play in front of larger crowds, play for a club where I can get more exposure, boss. I really want to regain my place as Scotland's third goalkeeper, you know, when others are out injured like." "Have you got another club in mind, Scott?" "Yes, indeed I have actually. I want to play for County boss, Ross County." "Ahh, yes....I see...well...ermmm, be a good chap and close the door on the way out will you?" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewanstu Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) I think this is a great opportunity for Archie to sign a good goalkeeper who under Gallagher as coach might be able to develop into a proper Premiership standard keeper. At times Foxy was pretty average and I would of picked Paul Gallagher over him most days. He is a great Championship level player, and clearly County are preparing for their inevitable relegation next season. At least when Jonny Tuffey left us he was making the step up to the Premiership, before his career nose dived into obscurity. Edited May 29, 2015 by ewanstu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 A bit strange for county too. I don't see him as much different from Brown or Reguero, but I guess Foxy is younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 "Thanks for the offer of a contract boss, but I won't be signing it." "Oh, would you mind telling me why not Scott?" "I want to play for a team that can challenge for trophies, boss. You know, play in front of larger crowds, play for a club where I can get more exposure, boss. I really want to regain my place as Scotland's third goalkeeper, you know, when others are out injured like." "Have you got another club in mind, Scott?" "Yes, indeed I have actually. I want to play for County boss, Ross County." "Ahh, yes....I see...well...ermmm, be a good chap and close the door on the way out will you?" A bit cruel. It was a two year contract Scott signed at County. Could be challenging for the Championship title season after next and there's also some unfinished business with the Challenge Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinKelvin Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 If I was upset to see Fox go then this would quite rage-inducing. And it is kinda sad given the memories of the Championship winning team. As it is though, it's just very, very funny. Totally bizarre and borderline ludicrous move which can only be about wages (fair enough, but don't let the arse hit your door on the way out, Scott). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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