fenski Posted May 21, 2024 Report Share Posted May 21, 2024 "In talks with the club" is just standard patter. We got the same last year for some of the players who promptly departed. Would be great if McMillan and Mitchell signed up for next season, but highly doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnkebab71 Posted May 21, 2024 Report Share Posted May 21, 2024 Mitchell and Alston must surely sign up Would be great to see McMillan next year but highly doubt it. Makings of a decent squad to come back to after the break. Has to get the recruitment right and so far Doolan has been good in that area so I’d be pretty positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy McD Posted May 21, 2024 Report Share Posted May 21, 2024 Strange one Sneddon leaving, did not expect that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted May 21, 2024 Report Share Posted May 21, 2024 13 minutes ago, Jimmy McD said: Strange one Sneddon leaving, did not expect that.. I really like Jamie, but I think that moving on is right for him and us. He has been given plenty of opportunity and has generally done well but has never quite attained that level of consistent reliability to establish himself as undisputed Number 1. If he had stayed, I think that he would have begun the season as Number 2 to David Mitchell or whichever new keeper we bring in. At this stage in his career, Jamie needs a solid season of playing every week. That may mean a sideways or small step down move. I wish him very well and hopefully he will move up in his career again, perhaps back to Thistle!? i was in the perfect place to track his movement and header at Cove and for that alone he will never be forgotten! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted May 21, 2024 Report Share Posted May 21, 2024 Imo sometimes fans overlook how important the goalie is. I remember reading an article in the 70's that said Alan Rough was worth about 14 points a season to Thistle. Also for me Dabrowski showed how important he is for Raith Rovers, anytime i watched Raith Rovers on the Friday night game i can't remember him making any mistakes and against us he pulled of a few good saves that would have seen us winning if he hadn't. It also brings confidence to the defenders if they know the last line of defence is in with a chance of saving any effort on goal. For me Mitchell is ok as back up, but if we did get another keeper not sure we need 3 on the books. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted May 21, 2024 Report Share Posted May 21, 2024 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Auld Jag said: Imo sometimes fans overlook how important the goalie is. I remember reading an article in the 70's that said Alan Rough was worth about 14 points a season to Thistle. Also for me Dabrowski showed how important he is for Raith Rovers, anytime i watched Raith Rovers on the Friday night game i can't remember him making any mistakes and against us he pulled of a few good saves that would have seen us winning if he hadn't. It also brings confidence to the defenders if they know the last line of defence is in with a chance of saving any effort on goal. For me Mitchell is ok as back up, but if we did get another keeper not sure we need 3 on the books. Strange. I had a different view of Dabrowski. He made some great saves, but couldn’t hold onto the ball. I thought he was very lucky that it always fell to a Raith player rather than. a Jag. Gave away some unnecessary corners. Edited May 21, 2024 by Dick Dastardly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenski Posted May 21, 2024 Report Share Posted May 21, 2024 I sometimes wonder why Mitchell doesn't get as much credit for the improvement in our defensive performance this season, as McBeth does. The changes were made at much the same time. Mitchell also distributes the ball reasonably well, in comparison to Sneddon at least, and was in goal during our playoff run last season. Not sure we will do much better - I'd be happy for him to sign as genuine contender for no 1 jersey. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy McD Posted May 21, 2024 Report Share Posted May 21, 2024 Always thought it strange that no one one really came in for Roughy in all the years he was with us , you don't have nearly 50 caps for your country and nobody wants you,,, strange one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garryc Posted May 21, 2024 Report Share Posted May 21, 2024 11 minutes ago, Jimmy McD said: Always thought it strange that no one one really came in for Roughy in all the years he was with us , you don't have nearly 50 caps for your country and nobody wants you,,, strange one.. Manchester City and also rumours of Liverpool. Maybe even Middlesbrough. But could be mistaken. Heard this from Bertie Auld on the very old PLZ or whatever it was called a number of years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledjag Posted May 21, 2024 Report Share Posted May 21, 2024 43 minutes ago, fenski said: I sometimes wonder why Mitchell doesn't get as much credit for the improvement in our defensive performance this season, as McBeth does. The changes were made at much the same time. Mitchell also distributes the ball reasonably well, in comparison to Sneddon at least, and was in goal during our playoff run last season. Not sure we will do much better - I'd be happy for him to sign as genuine contender for no 1 jersey. I suspect the problem with Mitchell is that being a 'safe' keeper he doesn't or isn't able to make the saves that Sneddon can make so doesn't get the same headlines. Although Mitchell is not immune to the odd mistake his are not as obvious as Sneddon's. There is also the keeper's impact on the defence to take into account. I would say Mitchell's calm and steady attributes seem to give the defence more confidence than Sneddon's more inconsistent and possibly erratic phases. Although I think we should persevere with Sneddon I would say give me a safe keeper any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotterJag Posted May 21, 2024 Report Share Posted May 21, 2024 18 minutes ago, Jimmy McD said: Always thought it strange that no one one really came in for Roughy in all the years he was with us , you don't have nearly 50 caps for your country and nobody wants you,,, strange one.. Roughy was my hero back then and my whole family often spoke about him in glowing terms. Think he had a pub called The Camp Bar on the Garscube Road that my Granda, Dad and Uncle's frequented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledjag Posted May 21, 2024 Report Share Posted May 21, 2024 5 minutes ago, garryc said: Manchester City and also rumours of Liverpool. Maybe even Middlesbrough. But could be mistaken. Heard this from Bertie Auld on the very old PLZ or whatever it was called a number of years ago Don't know about Man City or Liverpool but Middleborough were definitely interested in Rough. I recall negotiations were at an advanced stage and I was waiting on the announcement that Rough had signed for Middlesborough when it was announced they had decided to go for Jim Stewart of Kilmarnock instead. It was in my opinion a disgraceful way to do business and Rough must have been very disappointed. I have never forgiven that club for the way they treated Alan Rough and consider their steady demise since as good and deserved karma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted May 21, 2024 Report Share Posted May 21, 2024 20 minutes ago, CotterJag said: Roughy was my hero back then and my whole family often spoke about him in glowing terms. Think he had a pub called The Camp Bar on the Garscube Road that my Granda, Dad and Uncle's frequented. When it was his it was renamed The Goalpost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted May 21, 2024 Report Share Posted May 21, 2024 (edited) I think we already have the spine of a very strong squad for the Championship. Another 4 or 5 players to take care of the areas where we are weak(est), and we should be able to put in a stronger and more consistent challenge next season. ETA: On the topic of goalkeepers, over the past couple of seasons I've been impressed with Arbroath's, Gaston. Edited May 21, 2024 by Jaggernaut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garryc Posted May 21, 2024 Report Share Posted May 21, 2024 1 hour ago, exiledjag said: Don't know about Man City or Liverpool but Middleborough were definitely interested in Rough. I recall negotiations were at an advanced stage and I was waiting on the announcement that Rough had signed for Middlesborough when it was announced they had decided to go for Jim Stewart of Kilmarnock instead. It was in my opinion a disgraceful way to do business and Rough must have been very disappointed. I have never forgiven that club for the way they treated Alan Rough and consider their steady demise since as good and deserved karma. You’re probably right on Middlesbrough. I’m sure Wee Bertie mentioned Man City as well. Happy to be corrected as the memory is not as good as it was. And Jim Stewart couldn’t lace Roughie’s boots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy McD Posted May 22, 2024 Report Share Posted May 22, 2024 10 hours ago, CotterJag said: Roughy was my hero back then and my whole family often spoke about him in glowing terms. Think he had a pub called The Camp Bar on the Garscube Road that my Granda, Dad and Uncle's frequented. From memory it was call The Goalpost...I think it was on Hopehill road just off Garscube road................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QXBoy Posted May 22, 2024 Report Share Posted May 22, 2024 2 minutes ago, Jimmy McD said: From memory it was call The Goalpost...I think it was on Hopehill road just off Garscube road................ Corner of Garscube Road and Camperdown Street (hence the original name). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted May 22, 2024 Report Share Posted May 22, 2024 18 minutes ago, QXBoy said: Corner of Garscube Road and Camperdown Street (hence the original name). Indeed. Think it was known at one time as the Camperdown Bar. Then more correctly known then known as the New Camp Bar. I guess to avoid confusion as there already was a Camp Bar down in Cowcaddens. Am I correct in thinking Alan Rough's lookalike brother was a chargehand when it was the Goalpost? Seem to remember he was getting miffed about being confused with Roughie. Also think there may have been "complications" over the running of the Goalpost with a well known "Glasgow Businessman" sticking his oar in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted May 22, 2024 Report Share Posted May 22, 2024 I believe Dowds, Mitchell and some others are represented by the same agent. I can’t remember his name but he was involved with us and then had a fall out. He was doing a bit of bad mouthing about Dowds being sent on loan. I wonder if this could impact Mitchell’s position? If we lose Mitch I like the big keeper at Ross C, Laidlaw. Not sure if he’d be available. He was 2nd choice for a lot of the season but has been back in goal recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted May 22, 2024 Report Share Posted May 22, 2024 1 hour ago, lady-isobel-barnett said: Indeed. Think it was known at one time as the Camperdown Bar. Then more correctly known then known as the New Camp Bar. I guess to avoid confusion as there already was a Camp Bar down in Cowcaddens. Am I correct in thinking Alan Rough's lookalike brother was a chargehand when it was the Goalpost? Seem to remember he was getting miffed about being confused with Roughie. Also think there may have been "complications" over the running of the Goalpost with a well known "Glasgow Businessman" sticking his oar in. Should this not be the Nou Camp? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted May 22, 2024 Report Share Posted May 22, 2024 1 hour ago, jaggy said: I believe Dowds, Mitchell and some others are represented by the same agent. I can’t remember his name but he was involved with us and then had a fall out. He was doing a bit of bad mouthing about Dowds being sent on loan. I wonder if this could impact Mitchell’s position? If we lose Mitch I like the big keeper at Ross C, Laidlaw. Not sure if he’d be available. He was 2nd choice for a lot of the season but has been back in goal recently. Harry Milne has the same agent and he still signed a new contract 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted May 22, 2024 Report Share Posted May 22, 2024 8 minutes ago, Third Lanark said: Harry Milne has the same agent and he still signed a new contract Thanks. As I wrote I had a feeling Milne was another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG1970 Posted May 22, 2024 Report Share Posted May 22, 2024 Mcinroy released by Kilmarnock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG1970 Posted May 22, 2024 Report Share Posted May 22, 2024 4 hours ago, Jimmy McD said: From memory it was call The Goalpost...I think it was on Hopehill road just off Garscube road................ http://www.oldglasgowpubs.co.uk/camperdown.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG1970 Posted May 22, 2024 Report Share Posted May 22, 2024 Since we haven’t signed anyone yet 😁 here’s a photo of the pitch for those of you not on X 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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