Woodstock Jag Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 It's fine think of this as the Prince Buaben of this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sick in the basin Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Helps us out - puts himself in shop window and/or chance of contract extension. Proven at this level - can't see what the negativity is about. Whilst I've been as critical of recent performances as most, guess worth remembering that some recent signings (in particular Nitriansky & arguably McGinn) know they're likely to be 2nd if not 3rd choice when we have a full squad to chose from and out of contract - it's little wonder performances and results have suffered. You get what you pay for ...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Helps us out - puts himself in shop window and/or chance of contract extension. Proven at this level - can't see what the negativity is about. Whilst I've been as critical of recent performances as most, guess worth remembering that some recent signings (in particular Nitriansky & arguably McGinn) know they're likely to be 2nd if not 3rd choice when we have a full squad to chose from and out of contract - it's little wonder performances and results have suffered. You get what you pay for ...... mcGinn got man of the match on Tuesday night. - if he puts in more performances like that I could see him being here longer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 mcGinn got man of the match on Tuesday night. - if he puts in more performances like that I could see him being here longer McGinn seems to be settling in now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Helps us out - puts himself in shop window and/or chance of contract extension. Proven at this level - can't see what the negativity is about. Whilst I've been as critical of recent performances as most, guess worth remembering that some recent signings (in particular Nitriansky & arguably McGinn) know they're likely to be 2nd if not 3rd choice when we have a full squad to chose from and out of contract - it's little wonder performances and results have suffered. You get what you pay for ...... This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted October 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Has now signed till end if the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonehJags Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Definitely needed something different in the middle of the park. Hopefully prove to be a useful addition to the squad, welcome to Firhill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Maybe significant that Archie sees Woods as a stand in for Banzo as opposed to Abdul. He's looked a useful player most times playing against us tho' maybe flies beneath the radar. Same could be said of Sean Welsh and I sense we miss him more than we thought we would. Can see us ending the season with more midfielders than we know what to do with but that's most certainly not a problem just now. Woods could be match ready about the same time Fraser is able to put in 90 mins so who knows we may even have competition for starting places in midfield quite soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 welcome & good luck Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Positive news. Welcome Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Maybe significant that Archie sees Woods as a stand in for Banzo as opposed to Abdul. He's looked a useful player most times playing against us tho' maybe flies beneath the radar. Same could be said of Sean Welsh and I sense we miss him more than we thought we would. Can see us ending the season with more midfielders than we know what to do with but that's most certainly not a problem just now. Woods could be match ready about the same time Fraser is able to put in 90 mins so who knows we may even have competition for starting places in midfield quite soon. Just saw his interview (and Archie's re Saturday) and I hadn't realised he is left footed - though can play on right or at least claims to be able to play anywhere in midfield. That would suggest you're right and he would fit into Banzo's position comfortably. He made the point we have only 2 games in November which would give him a chance to get 100% fit before our tough December run. It occurs to me maybe he could play left back or at least left wing back but of course we can'r risk trying that out until he's fully match fit. Most likely to be on the bench Saturday, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlgarveJag Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Apologies if I'm wrong (put it down to an age thingy) but all talk in the summer was about us signing central defender(s), another striker and a wide attacker. I was at the Training Day Q & A and Archie didn't surprise us with the areas targeted. Obviously subsequent injuries to full backs required attention but nowhere have I read anything about central midfielders been targeted. I've not got the stamina to read relevant threads but I doubt you'll find many posts suggesting that signing a central midfielder was a priority and as I say Archie more or less confirmed that at the Q &A. Going with Osman, Barton, McCarthy, Edwards, Bannigan and later, Fraser looked a lot healthier than other areas in the squad. ...then add Erskine, Lawless and (subsequently) Spittal (presumably targeted) to that list and for sure there was no perceived need to target an already overcrowded midfield. Knicker wetters seem to have short memories. Welcome to the Energy Check Stadium at Firhill Martin. We all hope you enjoy your time with Thistle and that this proves to be the highlight of your career! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithgaejag Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Welcome to the club Martin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Knightswood Jag Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 McGinn seems to be settling in now. Don’t think Dumbuya is going to be fit much the next few seasons, so when his contract runs out next summer I think we should let him go and extend McGinn’s contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Welcome Martin all the best at Firhill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Don’t think Dumbuya is going to be fit much the next few seasons, Not exactly the most positive spins there, KJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabbath Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Archie's last signing???? grasping at straws springs to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 Archie's last signing???? grasping at straws springs to mind. Who would you sign, and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyprusjag Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 Let's just wait until Kevin De Bruyne is available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watties wallies Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 positive and sensible move by archie and directors welcome martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 At least let's wait to see how he does for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightswood Jag Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 Woods was good today, put in an Osmanesque tackle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metz Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 Clearly not someone who is going to excite but from the limited time on the park today I was impressed. He looks as if he could be trusted to do a job and was very professional including running down the clock which is something we are not good at. He may become a 'big' player for us this season with all the injuries. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Archie's last signing???? grasping at straws springs to mind. Please tell me you're at the wind up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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