Jimmy McD Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 22 minutes ago, Garscube Road End 2 said: I know he didn't perform for us, but Cammy Smith joins Morecambe. I wont be rushing down to see him play, stool a wage for a season................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End 2 Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Jimmy McD said: I wont be rushing down to see him play, stool a wage for a season................... Wasn't it 2 seasons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 47 minutes ago, Garscube Road End 2 said: I know he didn't perform for us, but Cammy Smith joins Morecambe. Not wise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Garscube Road End 2 said: I know he didn't perform for us, but Cammy Smith joins Morecambe. Wonder if he likes cockles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, exiledjag said: I know resigning Akinola isn't going to happen but a pacy central defender playing to top form would be great for our back line. I thought a 1 year contract or game to game contract until he proved himself. As far as Rudden is concerned I wasn't to impressed by the manner of his departure but he and Graham seemed to be developing a good partnership and I thought this might be worth rekindling. I think it's clear that Rudden isn't a Premire League striker but perhaps could be useful in helping us get there Enough said about the above and VG news about Fitzpatrick. In Dools we trust (apologies for coping this) I'm not that sure the Rudden/Graham partnership was looking that promising. Then again back then we weren't creating that much for them, with only one effective wide player who was usually double marked. More to the point I doubt Doolan will be too concerned with a striking pair. I think he's far more likely to go with three attacking midfielders. Perhaps Robinson playing a different role to that of Turner, insomuch as playing that bit tighter to Graham. Don't have a particular opinion re Rudden. Thought he was OK at playing in a lone role up top, an ability which will be important as I can't see Graham doing it for 90 mins most games. Edited June 27, 2023 by lady-isobel-barnett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted June 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Garscube Road End 2 said: I know he didn't perform for us, but Cammy Smith joins Morecambe. Probably a wise move for the comedian. Oops Fawlty Towers beat me to it! Edited June 27, 2023 by Jaggernaut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledjag Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 1 hour ago, lady-isobel-barnett said: I'm not that sure the Rudden/Graham partnership was looking that promising. Then again back then we weren't creating that much for them, with only one effective wide player who was usually double marked. More to the point I doubt Doolan will be too concerned with a striking pair. I think he's far more likely to go with three attacking midfielders. Perhaps Robinson playing a different role to that of Turner, insomuch as playing that bit tighter to Graham. Don't have a particular opinion re Rudden. Thought he was OK at playing in a lone role up top, an ability which will be important as I can't see Graham doing it for 90 mins most games. Would be happy for someone to, as you put it, play tighter to Graham. I was thinking that by rekindling the partnership Rudden could take a lot of the weight off Graham by doing a share of the running and hard work undertaken by Graham. I am mindful that Rudden wasn't a prolific goal scorer though he did get a fair share but like him or love him he was a hard worker. His work ethic would fit with Doolan's philosophy of " we attack as a team and defend as a team". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted June 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 hours ago, exiledjag said: Would be happy for someone to, as you put it, play tighter to Graham. I was thinking that by rekindling the partnership Rudden could take a lot of the weight off Graham by doing a share of the running and hard work undertaken by Graham. I am mindful that Rudden wasn't a prolific goal scorer though he did get a fair share but like him or love him he was a hard worker. His work ethic would fit with Doolan's philosophy of " we attack as a team and defend as a team". I agree that we could do worse than signing Rudden for his work rate alone. Doolan had the front players moving into spaces almost constantly, and Rudden's ability to buzz around (even sometimes aimlessly!) could be useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 4 hours ago, exiledjag said: Would be happy for someone to, as you put it, play tighter to Graham. I was thinking that by rekindling the partnership Rudden could take a lot of the weight off Graham by doing a share of the running and hard work undertaken by Graham. I am mindful that Rudden wasn't a prolific goal scorer though he did get a fair share but like him or love him he was a hard worker. His work ethic would fit with Doolan's philosophy of " we attack as a team and defend as a team". I didn’t like or love him. Your idea of “hard work” is my idea of running around like a headless chicken. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted June 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 21 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said: I didn’t like or love him. Your idea of “hard work” is my idea of running around like a headless chicken. Maybe Doolan and the operations team could graft a head onto him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robphil Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 18 hours ago, lady-isobel-barnett said: Evidently Fitzpatrick has extended his contract. I think this is a terrific piece of news. Aidan is still only 22 and if he can resume at the level of his displays in the play-off series he will be one of the outstanding talents in the division. The manager is clearly confident he will do just that and perhaps - just perhaps - tiffoney's departure may not be the clattering hammer blow we feared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledjag Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 I am probably playing catch-up here but just noticed Dundee have released Jakubiak. Is he worth a punt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledjag Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Dick Dastardly said: I didn’t like or love him. Your idea of “hard work” is my idea of running around like a headless chicken. That's a bit harsh! With Graham beside him to coach and guide him I am sure Rudden could ruffle a few feathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, exiledjag said: I am probably playing catch-up here but just noticed Dundee have released Jakubiak. Is he worth a punt? That's a fella that would suit our style of play perhaps better than Rudden. Less goals in him but more effective from a wider position than Rudden. If all fit not a likely starter but Fitzpatrick and Lawless will need cover and particularly Stevie won't play many 90 mins. What I can't remember is if Jakubiak can play wide on either flank as I imagine Zander will be getting more game time this season. Edited June 28, 2023 by lady-isobel-barnett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, exiledjag said: I am probably playing catch-up here but just noticed Dundee have released Jakubiak. Is he worth a punt? No thanks lovely guy but was awful when he played for us. Like Smith flattered to deceive and for a striker his number of goals is pretty poor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Third Lanark said: No thanks lovely guy but was awful when he played for us. Like Smith flattered to deceive and for a striker his number of goals is pretty poor Scored 10 goals last season from around 17 starts, a few more goals than Dowds. Think the lad could be used primarily as a back up wide player who can play as a back up striker if pushed, rather than the other way around. From memory his ball retention in wide areas was not bad. Edited June 28, 2023 by lady-isobel-barnett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, lady-isobel-barnett said: Scored 10 goals last season from around 17 starts, a few more goals than Dowds. Think the lad could be used primarily as a back up wide player who can play as a back up striker if pushed, rather than the other way around. From memory his ball retention in wide areas was not bad. Any other season his goal scoring was horrendous- he was missing sitters from 3 yards out. saying better than Dowds is not entirely prolific. Fact is Jackubiak was pretty much next to useless when he was at Firhill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 hours ago, exiledjag said: I am probably playing catch-up here but just noticed Dundee have released Jakubiak. Is he worth a punt? No. Not even a punt on a gondola in Venice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted June 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Third Lanark said: No thanks lovely guy but was awful when he played for us. Like Smith flattered to deceive and for a striker his number of goals is pretty poor This. I thought he was a real dud for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted June 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Akinola, Rudden, Jakubiak..... and some people talk about "jobs for the boys" at Firhill! Surely we can do better than these mediocrities, or at least try somebody new that will interest supporters. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Legend Blows Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 3 hours ago, exiledjag said: I am probably playing catch-up here but just noticed Dundee have released Jakubiak. Is he worth a punt? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow & Redneck Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Dowds and Graham are both similar builds. I would think that Doolan might be looking for someone a bit quicker and more nippy as another striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledjag Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Oh well don't suppose every suggestion will find favour. With regard to Akinola, Rudden and Jakubiak I was thinking that with Doolan's superior player management skills he would be able to do a Fitzpatrick conversion job on which ever player (s) we resigned. Don't forget in the first half of his stint at Firhill EVERY poster on this thread thought Akinola was a great signing. Also we shouldn't forget that post-Doolan there was only one direction Fitzpatrick was heading and that was out the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledjag Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 8 minutes ago, Yellow & Redneck said: Dowds and Graham are both similar builds. I would think that Doolan might be looking for someone a bit quicker and more nippy as another striker. Like Danny Mullen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledjag Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Meant pre-Doolan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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