Dark Passenger Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Reckon that any attempts to keep him beyond this summer will be futile. But, given the length of time he's spent with us, would we be entitled to any kind of fee if we offered him a contract that was rejected? The finer details of these rulings are beyond me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancipital Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 No, he's 23 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Passenger Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Ta. That clears that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Can only hope if he moves that it's down to england, would hate to see him lining up against us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Can only hope if he moves that it's down to england, would hate to see him lining up against us. Think we would all want that if he leaves, but McInnes was impressed by him on Wednesday and with guys like Robson and Flood not getting any younger and being unfit quite regular, it wouldn't be the greatest surprise in the world to see him heading up there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veejag Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 He and Lawless were magnificent yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Bannigan was the best player on the park yesterday, also the fittest. He was gliding past Celtic players effortlessly all day. Quite remarkable considering how much some of their players cost and the wages they will be on. I think it's inevitable that we will lost him this summer. Sad that we won't get any money for him but he's been an outstanding servant to the club. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I too expect him to go to a bigger club soon. I'd love to see him sign a 2-year contract so we'd get some money but unfortunately agents squash that kind of thing as they want any spare money to go to themselves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky jag Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Smashing player, been great watching him grow up in front of us last few seasons. I've said this about players before who've left and been wrong, but I honestly think if he gets the right club/manager, he could move on to a Scotland cap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 It's maybe inevitable but if he goes we'll really miss him. I reckon more that any other player, he has been central to the success and progress that we've made over the last few years. If anything I think he's under-rated by Thistle fans. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaty FC Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 It is perhaps surprising he is only 23 as he has been integral to our progress in recent years. As someone who only sees a few games live most years what struck me most last time round was a maturity in his play so would say the boy has become a man. It would be great if we could make a modestly decent offer and hope he can see the grass isn't always greener elsewhere. As it is let's enjoy the talent there as long as he chooses to grace the yellow and red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I'd love us to be able to keep him, make a decent offer with "reasonable" buy out option If he goes I wish him the best and really hope he takes it to the next level instead of doing a ATS or Conrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Think he has reached the point where he will want to go and test himself down south. As long as he continues to play as well as he has been over the next five months we can have no complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weebaw1 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 An absolute gem of a player. He would be one that you would love to see going on to great things and earn the money he deserves from the game. Would be great if we could offer him a big contract. We also deserve a return but alas this will not happen due to mr Bosman and people like jim McLean. But if we lose to st m, would we let him go for a fee? BTW I think ATS is doing the best of all the players we have lost in recent seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggy Bunnet Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Agree with all above. Thought he was tremendous yesterday, and also against Ross County. The fact he doesn't get many MoM awards maybe suggests he is taken for granted (he was given highest rating in the report I read on yesterday's game). Can't see him staying, but in terms of Scottish teams, there are not many candidates - maybe Aberdeen. Would agree that move to good League 1 team or Championship team down South may be most likely. He also went to my primary school - albeit 20 years after me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThickAsThieves Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) Celtic are actually crying out for a player like Bannigan. They've overloaded on attacking midfielders but their options at centre-mid are pretty poor; Banzo's engine in there would do them wonders. Although of course I'd prefer to see him a) stay at Thistle, b ) go to England/abroad c) go to Aberdeen/Hearts etc. before z) a move to Celtic/Rangers. Edited January 4, 2016 by ThickAsThieves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 A great player for us and should play at a higher level as he has come on in leaps and bounds over the past 4 years or so. Pity we won't get a fee, but good luck to him. He will need to sort out his disciplinary record though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Fully expect he will sign for Kilmarnock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Banzo is one of 16 players apparently out of contract in the summer (according to a post on FB) including Doolan, Seabourne, Frans, Booth & Cerny That could be a massive issue for the gaffer at the end of the season, and towards the end keeping players who may have signed else where motivated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sons of Somner Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 If this is true (16 players out of contract) then I really fear that the progress we've been making, and the promise that has been shown in the last couple of months, is in grave danger of being chucked away. If even 8 players decide to try their luck elsewhere then we'll be back at square one for next season, mass introduction of new players that will take time to gel once the season starts. It's still a hard one (ohh missus)...still only 4 points or so from the play off place despite recent improvements, there's still time for things to turn downward again, hence the board no doubt being cagey about offering improved contracts to most of the players. Maybe if the form and point collection continues throughout January we'll hopefully be in a safe position and the contract renewals for most of the 16 can begin then. To be honest, I can't see many clubs in our premiership being in the position to offer better deals to our players before the end of the season for the exact reason as us. I see eight teams been very close points wise for the rest of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Surely clubs have clauses in their contracts that determine remuneration dependant on which league they will be playing in. Therefore no reason for the board to be cagey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policemans whistle Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 The rumour is that Hibs, Hearts and Aberdeen and also clubs in England have enquired about Bannigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sons of Somner Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Surely clubs have clauses in their contracts that determine remuneration dependant on which league they will be playing in. Therefore no reason for the board to be cagey. Maybe so, but if you were currently on £750 per week (for the sake of talking, no inside knowledge) and tomorrow were offered £1500 per week for a new 2 year deal, but in the case of relegation to the Championship you would be back onto £750 pw, would you sign it? Stuck with the team in the Championship for possibly the rest of your contract? I wouldn't, I'd wait it out. Of course you could end up Balatoni-ing things up I suppose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Passenger Posted January 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 A rebuilding job will be required most summers. Depressing, but true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillresigned Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 A rebuilding job will be required most summers. Depressing, but true. Seems to be the norm nowadays, unfortunately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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