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He's looking for another clearout this January. Doesn't seem like a manager inerested in improving what he's got.

 

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/kilmarnock-manager-lee-clark-ready-9528287

 

He brought in about 100 players in the summer...lol. Interesting to hear Archie saying on Sky Sports News saying we have two players from the English Leagues lined up for January. Think there will be a few moving out along with Penrice to free up some wages.

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what divisions was it Lindau?

 

He didn't say. He said he wanted to freshen the team up and that a few would be moving out, probably on loan and that they had two players lined up in January from the English Leagues. This must be one of the strongest squads we have ever had, especially when Muzzy and Banzo come back. It must be hard keeping everyone happy. Archie said on the Jagzone that Lawless wasn't happy about dropping out last night and in Bartons interview after the game he said he wasn't happy not playing at Parkhead. Who would be a manager!!

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I suspect we will send Wilson/McDaid out on loan and bring-in reinforcements for centre-back. That will free-up Barton who will probably then play midfield.

 

Wouldn't surprise me if Fraser gets short-term loaned-out to build-up his fitness once he gets back. Interesting to see where Elliot will fit-in to this team, notwithstanding his versatility, when Mustafa comes back into the squad. Through no fault of his own there's a good chance he'll end up at a loose end.

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He didn't say. He said he wanted to freshen the team up and that a few would be moving out, probably on loan and that they had two players lined up in January from the English Leagues. This must be one of the strongest squads we have ever had, especially when Muzzy and Banzo come back. It must be hard keeping everyone happy. Archie said on the Jagzone that Lawless wasn't happy about dropping out last night and in Bartons interview after the game he said he wasn't happy not playing at Parkhead. Who would be a manager!!

thanks for the info mate. It sounds like the deals must be done already on the 2 lads from the English leagues
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^ There’s a sad inevitability about that, clubs are scared to miss out, so they don’t hang about where good prospects are concerned.

 

 

:detective: Having recently finalised a new H2H record of 7 competitive home games without a win vs. Dundee, Thistle face another straight away; the current run of 8 competitive home games without a win over Killie is also unprecedented. It's more than 14 years since Toastie's hat-trick gave us our last home win over the Ayrshire side.

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I am predicting just one change from the starting line up v Dundee. Amoo had his best game of the season away at Kilmarnock and he might be given the right wingback slot. Christie was brilliant at Ross County but less effective v Dundee.

 

If Lindsay is not fully fit, then I would expect Gordon to come in as against Dundee.

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According to Archie on Jagzone only injury doubt is Liam. Sore nose and also suffering from a cold. Erskine has a pelvic problem hence why he is getting subbed after an hour, but he is fit to start tomorrow. Personally I think a place will be found for Steve Lawless tomorrow as he always seem to play well against them.

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Only the third post I've made because I thoroughly enjoy what I read on this forum and prefer only to post when I've got something to say. I love the humour (Partickthedog's post of his dream before playing Celtic and the hoped for outcome), the friendliness and camaraderie of the people who post and the sensible comments made about the team and the manager. It's not all calling each other or effing and blinding all the time although I do believe referees are fair game. No, the reason I've posted is because I'd like to sum up how the season has gone so far - a bit of a first term report you could say.

 

The Jags are a good side, much better than probably most people think. I feel that they can hold their own and beat every side in the league apart from maybe Celtic. The team has evolved positively and Archie now has the players performing well with recent results reflecting this. Beating Killie this weekend will be a perfect end to the year and reinforce their position in the league. The upturn in fortunes is down to the players who deserve a great deal of credit for what they've achieved after a poor start.

 

Cerny - An excellent keeper, great to know he is behind you and has made many important saves at important times in matches. Very reliable indeed. 9/10

Scully - played well early on until his unfortunate injury - felt he was a little weak on dealing with crosses but generally solid 7/10

Stuckmann - Did well when he came in but received stick for winning Aberdeen goal (not justified) and for late Rangers winning goal (justified). 6/10

Elliott - hasn't let the team down and played well on the whole although his distribution could be better 7/10

Booth - excellent attacking full back who gives the team plenty of width and is a good crosser of the ball. Superb free kick goal last week 8/10

Barton - Since coming into the team has brought the stability the team needed. A ball player rather than a ball winner and you feel he could be utilised much better in midfield if the defence was strengthened in January. Great to watch when he is on the ball and a good distributor when in possession. 8/10

Devine - Made many errors in early matches but seemed to up his game a great deal when Barton was beside him. Still commits too many fouls in dangerous areas but no one can call him for a lack of effort. 7/10

Edwards - a real worker never stops running and he could have won the game for us against the Glasgow Blues when we were 1-0 up only to be denied by the bar. The last game v Dundee shows what an important player he is in the side. His rise in confidence has seen a great improvement in his distribution 8/10

Osman - Can't forget his winning goal against the Perth side and the superb picture that it set up when they celebrated. I would like to see him more involved at times as he can drift in and out of games but generally he has been reliable. 7/10

Lindsay - has done very well indeed and is joint leading goalscorer - no mean feat for defender/midfield. Hope his injury last week isn't too serious because he is always a threat from set pieces. His defensive side just needs working on as he can wander a little and be out of position 8/10

Welsh - has come in for quite a bit of criticism in the forum mainly because of his poor crossing and weak free kicks but I've found this a little harsh as he is another who never hides himself away. Certainly makes mistakes and some poor corners but always gives 100% and contributes a lot to the team 7.5/10

Erskine - He can be an important player in the side when on song and has scored some excellent goals - good going forward but still needs to remember his defensive duties. There's a lot more to come from him in second half of season 7.5/10

Doolan - Mr Reliable but does need to be supported instead of being a lone front runner. Joint leading goalscorer and once again someone who never lacks effort in his contribution to the team. Every team needs a Doolan but we have have got him and long may it continue 8/10

Azeez - The mystery man - great at being a target and holding up the ball - uses his strength well to shield the ball until other team members are available. The mystery is never knowing what he is going to do with the ball when he is near goal. He scored a great header against Dundee but that is his only goal so far and yet he has had many one on one chances that have gone begging. I'm not going to give up on him because he does contribute a great deal to the team. 7/10

Lawless - Good player to have in your team even though he hasn't figured regularly - wont let you down 7/10

 

I'm not going to comment about other players but what I know is that there is an excellent squad of players here at Firhill and if Archie adds to them as he has suggested and mentioned in earlier posts then the Jags can only get better. I just hope that new players who may come in don't disrupt what is turning into a very promising season. I'm sure that we will make 6th place the very least position we can finish. I think 4th or 5th is a very reasonable prediction starting with a great victory this weekend against Killie.

 

I'd like to wish everyone a very happy new year or should I say Happy Hogmanay being a Preston North End supporting sassenach but more importantly a Jags supporting sassenach!

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