lady-isobel-barnett Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 Chuffed with this signing. I'm presuming he'll be playing left back (or left wing back if we change formation?). I wouldn't be surprised tho' if we signed another attack minded left back and switched that signing to right midfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laukat Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, fifexile said: Looks like another good signing. Also pleased that signings are being made earlier rather than one pre season is underway, hope it continues. Agree. Milne looks a good piece of business and a far more attack minded left back than we have had in the last few seasons. Good to see McCall target quickly the areas of the team that need the most improvement. If he can get in a good right wing, right fullback and striker we will be a far more complete team next season. Think this probably means Hendrie isn't with us next season and Holt plays centreback. I think Hendrie has been decent for us and his tackle on Saturday effectively won us the game so I hope he finds a club at a decent level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggymct Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 Signing Milne is a really great bit of business he would have been wanted by some premiership clubs I’m sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 Oh this is a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 We are doing good business atm so well fine to all involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 38 minutes ago, laukat said: Think this probably means Hendrie isn't with us next season and Holt plays centreback. I think Hendrie has been decent for us and his tackle on Saturday effectively won us the game so I hope he finds a club at a decent level. You're probably right on that one. Holt being easily able to cover at left back adds credence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle88 Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 I think Hendrie has been actually improving every week since he’s been starting games. Was starting to quite like the guy, especially after Saturday. Having seen Dowds or Milne play but both seem to be Rated ! More of this type please ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 4 hours ago, Mr Bunny said: Didn't know their contract status though in the past McCall has said he rates Lyon highly. As for the other players, when I said "I wouldn't mind signing" someone (this isn't addressed to you, just a general comment) I wasn't giving a great endorsement, just saying he'd be OK but of course I'd prefer someone more goals-proven but I've no idea who that could be. I realise Graham will need to be used more sparingly next season so we probably need 4 forwards or at least three and someone who can play forward even if his main position is wing/midfield. Thing is a club at our level can't just go out and sign a proven goal-scorer (except in case of someone like Graham who is near the end of his career) we need to take a risk on someone scoring at a lower level who we hope can step up to the next level, possibly through coaching (possibly where Graham could be good for us - if our main strikers are backed up by a couple of youngsters he could help bring them along). It's always possible McCall will prove me wrong though and dig another Kris Doolan out of the hat. I don’t know their contract status either. Really just assumed that as McCall has said Lyon has a future here and pretty sure Stanway signed just prior to Hamilton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenski Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 Great to see an attacking full back joining the ranks because that's one of the things that's been missing and making our attacking play seem so one dimensional. If we are signing players who are good running with the ball at their feet, I hope that means something is going to be done about the pitch? Their impact and development will be limited otherwise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibble Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 What league are these signings for . I think McCall knows what we know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laukat Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 Just looking at signed players and next season's starting 11 is already pretty decent looking. From those out of contract I would like to see Crawford offered a deal but apart from that I can only really see value in resigning McKenna as cheap backup at right back/ centreback. Not so sure Ocholi, Lyon, Owens or Stanway are ready for the first team squad. Assuming a 22 player squad that would still leave another 8 to sign. I'm not sure Niang or Smith will be with us next season so we could well be looking at recruiting up to 10 players. It'll be a busy summer of recruitment. Also wonder if next season McCall is keener on 3-5-2 as it means Tiffoney would play a striker and reduce the risk of finding the type of forward that is in short supply ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elevenone Posted April 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 Very promising signing especially if bigger clubs were sniffing about and in a position that is not always easy to fill. Now lets find a pacy, strong, young and hungry striker (dare i say it like an Ade Azeez/Miles Storey only who can finish) and we could be looking strong for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG1970 Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 Be interesting to see who stays and who goes. Be great if we could sign Mayo on a permanent deal but I have no idea what IMC thinks of the other 5 on loan, Firth, Crawford, McAllister, Alegria and Jakubiak. Clearly most if not all will go back. I think we have a few of our own players out of contract IIRC, Murray, Foster, Bell, McKenna and Hendrie, plus Gordon and McIver, and Lyons I believe signed a pre contract back with Montrose. And Sena is due back from Alloa plus a few of the younger boys. So plenty of scope for much needed changes for the season ahead. The two new signings look to be a good start and great to be tied up so early. Possibly an indication we won’t have the same financial disadvantage we had going into this season, but hopefully an indication that some players still see us as an attractive club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End 2 Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 Excellent signing. Very happy with the two new boys. Keep it up McCall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 On 4/23/2022 at 9:28 AM, Garscube Road End 2 said: Yeah. As I posted an Ayr fan on P&B ( usually reliable) quoted that. I'd think Harry Milne can do better than us. Thankfully he doesn't agree with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 On 4/23/2022 at 9:28 AM, Garscube Road End 2 said: Yeah. As I posted an Ayr fan on P&B ( usually reliable) quoted that. I'd think Harry Milne can do better than us. Can you clarify please. What on earth can possibly be better than us ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End 2 Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 21 hours ago, Dick Dastardly said: Can you clarify please. What on earth can possibly be better than us ? The women's team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End 2 Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 A day after signing Milne, we have none today? Not good enough. McCall out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cuddly Toi Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 At half time at the Raith Rovers game a Thistle Director (whose name I know) told a pal of mine (whose name I also know) that McCall has NINE new players either signed up on pre-contracts or close to that point. He named a right wing back. This may be why McCall said in a recent interview in the Herald that we weren't scoring enough goals at present, but that wouldn't be the case next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG1970 Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 40 minutes ago, The Cuddly Toi said: At half time at the Raith Rovers game a Thistle Director (whose name I know) told a pal of mine (whose name I also know) that McCall has NINE new players either signed up on pre-contracts or close to that point. He named a right wing back. This may be why McCall said in a recent interview in the Herald that we weren't scoring enough goals at present, but that wouldn't be the case next season. Interesting and hopefully true. It would make a big change from the usual rush as the season starts. Today’s news on the pitch plus confirmation of no ground sharing next season maybe gives us grounds for optimism (no pun intended) Glad you know the name of your pal … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Out Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Garscube Road End 2 said: A day after signing Milne, we have none today? Not good enough. McCall out! Leave me out of this .... although I wholeheartedly agree. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow & Redneck Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 1 hour ago, The Cuddly Toi said: This may be why McCall said in a recent interview in the Herald that we weren't scoring enough goals at present, but that wouldn't be the case next season. He literally said exactly the same thing about this season. Mind you, we are still the division's 4th highest scorers which is f-ing mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggymct Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 Reghan Tumilty from Raith would be a good shout for RB out of contract at the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 54 minutes ago, Yellow & Redneck said: He literally said exactly the same thing about this season. Mind you, we are still the division's 4th highest scorers which is f-ing mental. Not really if we’re 4th in the league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 1 hour ago, jaggymct said: Reghan Tumilty from Raith would be a good shout for RB out of contract at the end of the season. Been very impressed with him this season. Looks nippy and gets forward with ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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