jagfaelivi Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 The wee man has penned a new two year deal. Great news and it proves the Jags are moving on as a club. Congratulations Stevie and I hope you have a season to remember at a place you are really appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Only miller and Frans left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyjag Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 If GM and FF sign it will be the first close season I can remember when we didn't lose players to other clubs, either in our league or below. A couple of new signings added in and we are potentially sorted, unlike last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohidingplace Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Brill news plus 2 year deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Great news indeed. Be strange this time next year not having to wonder if Stevie will re-sign. I don't know if it's completely accurate and we've no way of telling but Archie/The Club appear to be playing a more hardball game this closed season in terms of re-signing negotiations. Bottom line is for once we're not facing the same "will he, won't he" summer that has been detrimental to previous pre-seasons. We just need a right sided centreback (Frans or Miller) to commit and we can start the pre-season with not just a creditable starting XI but a strong enough bench as well. Keeping both Stevie and Abdul against most definite competition is perhaps the best re-signing business for a long time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Brilliant news. Lawless is fantastic player and very often under-rated. Banzo apart, this is the re-signing I wanted to see most. Great to see the club getting him on a two year deal as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firhillista Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Qualified 'yay!' from me, but what a statement this is about where the club is at the moment. Apart from Bannigan, we've re-signed our best players in the face of competition from other clubs and we're in a strong position to really kick on next season. When, if ever, has that happened before? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Hopefully this will encourage Freddie to also sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG1970 Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 More good news. Cannot remember going into a pre season with only 2 or so new additions required. That, and next season being our fourth on the trot in the SPL, a funded professional youth set up, and no debt... All that's required now is top 6 and a Cup, and the dream will be complete.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Good news! Surprised he did. Especially for two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) Surprised he did. Especially for two years. Likewise, I suppose. Perhaps the family man/security aspect of Stevie's life has been overlooked? Otherwise his more public persona would suggest we'd be unlikely to retain his services never mind get him to sign on for an extra season. Maybe the seriously interested clubs were outside the commute distance from the Central Belt (ICT, Aberdeen?) and thus not so tempting to the lad? No idea myself but I'm doubly chuffed by him re-signing and signing on for an extra year. It's also occurred to me that with Lawless, Erskine and Edwards all able to play centrally just behind the striker a lot of names being bandied about as possible signings will now be redundant. Leaving aside the defence I feel we need a genuine wide player who's comfortable down the left side (Higgy type of right sided player or a natural left sided player to mirror Amoo). Not sure if Muirhead would fit that bill as I feel he's another more comfortable playing centrally. The other position going a begging is the Sean Welsh role (12/13 model). I'd have thought Gary Fraser should be capable of that role by now but, similar to Welsh(16/17), I have my doubts. Maybe Erskine could be the catalyst? Edited June 2, 2016 by lady-isobel-barnett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jag71 Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Extremely pleased at the news. Lawless really adds to the team. Welcome Stevie to another 2 years with the Jags. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Great news and a great player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Col Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Great news. And a 2 year deal is a bonus. Just need the other 2 to sign, a new central defender and a new striker and we're looking strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Great news. Really happy about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elginjag Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Brilliant.Guys got the ability to turn a player. Could really kick on next season now. Important player for us, more so with Banzo away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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