The Earl of Hathaway Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Great to watch again today, lovely touches and great passing. Get him signed up before someone nips in and does it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rid Skwerr Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 /\ /\ what he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Archie did say at the Q & A that he didn't think losing Welsh was on the cards and all being OK fitnesswise he'd be looking to renew his contract about this time. I think there's mutual respect and gentleman's agreement involved. Two 90 min shifts in three days should give all concerned considerable confidence on that front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Passenger Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Aye, we've been loyal to Sean. He'd only end up at another club if we failed to offer him a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Can't believe he won't be offered a contract. I would imagine he has been told that if he has proved his fitness come the end of August there will be a contract on the table. Interesting that we played our best football of the season without Abs in the team. Gives Archie a few things to think about re formations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted August 16, 2015 Members Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 The guy is clearly fit and match fit at that. It's obvious we've a much reduced budget this season and Archie can't afford to have any crocks in the squad particularly now Christie is injured. I wouldn't be surprised if it was a last minute decision or maybe even a deal until Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Archie said he wouldn't be waiting until the end of the month until offering him a contract. I fully expect a new deal to be announced over the next few days. Great player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robphil Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 i am delighted for the lad; he's a terrific player for us and he must have been in agony - both mentally and physically - during those long, long months on the sidelines. archie's loyalty to his erstwhile skipper also deserves its due reward... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted August 16, 2015 Members Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Incidentally, good to see him getting the armband yesterday as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 A fit Sean Welsh is like making a top class signing granted he in the past has had bad luck with injuries but surely with the budget we have he must be a certainty to keep absolute great player for us and I don't think we could get a like for like player in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Great to see him back and playing so well.I wonder how many other clubs would have kept a player on for the time we have while he was out injured?Well done to Thistle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 I wonder how many other clubs would have kept a player on for the time we have while he was out injured?Well done to Thistle. Thistle are great and all, but I think most clubs would have. Even Oldco kept paying* Daniel Prodan through three years of injury and he never even played a game for them. They had a similar story with Negri at roughly the same time as well if I remember correctly. *sorry, donating to his employee benefit trust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) Two year deal!! He has done well since coming back, but a two year deal, when most others are getting one year deals, does seem a bit strange. Archie needs to find the perfect midfield mix. In saying all that, good to see Sean rewarded for all his hard work to get fit this season. http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2015-2016/august_2015/sean_welsh_signs_contract_extension Edited August 24, 2015 by Lindau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Brother Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 A two year extension really happy for the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Great news. Some have been quick to complain and say we should be signing our better players up on longer deals. Well, in this case we have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Admin, can you amalgamate or delete this. Didn't realise there was another Sean Welsh topic on the go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 By and large Sean has played very well this season. Great to have him signed up and, tho' the expression is often overused, it really is like having a new signing. As to what's our best midfield, where does everyone fit in and can three central midfielders play in our system, it's maybe best left to another day. I guess injuries (hopefully if there is, not to Sean) and suspensions will negate the "congestion" problem, if indeed there is one. Osman, Welsh and Bannigan are three of the best centre mids we've had for a long while. Fraser has the potential to be better that any, and Wilson (especially when he's not played out of position) has already shown he's more than a useful stand in. That part of the team certainly not a problem area unless you include good problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaf Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Great news. I had my heart in my mouth for him when he went down on Saturday in that heavy challenge near the half way line. I was glad to see him get up and be ok, and really glad with this news. Like L-I-B , I think we have a great crop of central midfield players, and is clear that of the four Bannigan, Fraser, Osman and Welsh, they all have their supporters as to who are the best options, but its nice to be able to have that debate rather than the midifield pick itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Happy with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Earl of Hathaway Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Pogba potential for tonight, Welshy (sigh) struggling with a knock according to the BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33969787 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Didn't realise Banzo was suspended*. Hardly surprising Welsh is struggling after that tackle on Saturday. Really need both Osman and Welsh playing tonight but not at the risk of aggravating whatever injuries their carrying. * how I forgot about his red at Porkheid is anyone's guess. Edited August 25, 2015 by lady-isobel-barnett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Guess it will be Osman and Fraser unless Welsh makes a really quick recovery. Since Hendry is supposed to be playing according to another thread, then Hendry and Seabourne at the back? Lawless, Amoo and Stevenson attacking mid and Dools or Pogba up front. Hopefully Pogba will be able to start or at least make the bench. I suppose since it's a cup game McDaid or Wilson might get in. Edit: I think Welsh is the most natural to replace Bannigan but if he's injured we'll have to make do with Fraser. Edited August 25, 2015 by Mr Bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Signed for the season: http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2015-2016/august_2015/sean_welsh_signs_contract_extension Good luck Sean!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted August 27, 2015 Members Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Should have read the rest of the thread Barney, it's already been discussed earlier in the week. BTW. it's till the end of next Season. So a rare 2 year contract. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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