Odd Fellows Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 In today's match preview McCall says he has told Halliwell he is free to find another club in January. I don't like critisicing Thistle players as every now and again they suprise you, even Willie "Bomb Scare" Kinniburgh has shown signs of improvement lately. However, I have never rated Halliwell, the only thing he seems good at is making the wrong decisions, he stays on his line when he should come out, he comes out when hew should stay, he flaps at corners and never holds the ball cleanly. Not good attributes for a goalkeeper. As for finding another club, he'll be lucky, look at the number who have let him go since he left Clyde. I agree with McCall, the Club should do everything they can to keep Fox, from what I have seen he has been confident, comes for the ball, can kick and has a good pair of hands. Also, it is time Scully got his chance on the bench and Hinchcliffe should stick to coaching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 There was a fair amount of criticism about the Club stalling over the signing of Halliwell. At the time I thought it might not be all down to cash flow or some other financial reason. I just don't think that he was on that list of goalies that Hinchy had evidently identified as possible signing targets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris near Oxford Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Well I am grateful that he stepped in when he did. But this is the right decision for the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 I thought Halliwell would do okay,but once again though Grant B was pretty much spot on about his concerns about signing a player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggybunnet Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 I thought Halliwell would do okay,but once again though Grant B was pretty much spot on about his concerns about signing a player bloody hell he is bad enough as it is, dont make him worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Thought he would do well but he has been poor. Fox looks good, however with the "worrying times" words eminating from just about every statement from Firhill it makes you wonder where we are gonna get the dosh to pay for Fox's wages and I am sure more than a few clubs have noticed his good form with us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Shot Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Well I am grateful that he stepped in when he did. But this is the right decision for the club. Feel a little sorry for him, and could probably drivel on alot more about the whole situation, from taking a lifetime to sign him , to this announcement, but your post keeps it short and simple, grateful to him but yes it's the right decision. Bugger of a time of year to be told your employment is to end and you need to look for another job so I'll also add a good luck for the future too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven H Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Grant B was pretty much spot on about his concerns about signing a player Aw naw, so he was bloody hell he is bad enough as it is, dont make him worse Agreed! Goodbye Geri, back to driving yer taxi. Is this a sign of confidence that we will sign Fox? If so, fantastic, if not, Hinchy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Halliwell is contracted until the end of the season. He will only go if he can find another club. Even so, we may have to subsidise his wages for a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 John Lambie Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Halliwell is contracted until the end of the season. He will only go if he can find another club. Even so, we may have to subsidise his wages for a few months. I don't see another full-time club taking him, so a pay-off may be required, as you allude to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicofan Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 if they get flapper Halliwell away..they should sign Peter Donnelly currently at Elgin and will be available in January...brilliant young keeper....and wouldn't cost much in wages..less than Bryn anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantB Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Always sad when a signing doesn't work out. Especially given the shameful way he was treated by the club in the summer. However, it is 100% the right decision and having a solid keeper in Fox has done wonders for our defence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen1876 Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Equally agree that we had to move Bryn on but I think Jags fans should acknowledge: 1)His willingness to wait for a move to Firhill (although he may not have had an alternative) 2) His passion - he was one of the more 'up for it' players in the first quarter of the season - eg his celebration when Paddy bagged the winner against Dundee. Sorry it didn't work out and all the best Bryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 if they get flapper Halliwell away..they should sign Peter Donnelly currently at Elgin and will be available in January...brilliant young keeper....and wouldn't cost much in wages..less than Bryn anyway I don't know anything about him but the usual question occurs. Would the lad uproot home and possibly give up a decent job outside football to come to us for what we'd likely offer? On that subject Rory McAllister at Brechin could arguably be the best striker in our division next season if his team get promoted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 I don't know anything about him but the usual question occurs. Would the lad uproot home and possibly give up a decent job outside football to come to us for what we'd likely offer? On that subject Rory McAllister at Brechin could arguably be the best striker in our division next season if his team get promoted. Good point about the job outside football but it may depend on whether he could get a job here. Our squad will probably be a mix of full-timers and part-timers next season. I can see some of our current squad being offered less lucrative contracts, e.g. Archie and Robbo, or part-time contracts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicofan Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 I don't know anything about him but the usual question occurs. Would the lad uproot home and possibly give up a decent job outside football to come to us for what we'd likely offer? On that subject Rory McAllister at Brechin could arguably be the best striker in our division next season if his team get promoted. Work with his Dad..he is Glasgow(ish) based so is actually travelling to Elgin,i am led to believe that MCall knows him or know's of him. He is only 20..Think he was a scotland u19/20 cap...as i said wages would not break the bank Re Rory Mcallister,Very doubtful we would get him....probably end up at a bottom 6 SPL club... Fear not Buchanan will come good again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 I don't know anything about him but the usual question occurs. Would the lad uproot home and possibly give up a decent job outside football to come to us for what we'd likely offer? On that subject Rory McAllister at Brechin could arguably be the best striker in our division next season if his team get promoted. Sadly, I can see McAllister going to Dundee sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda-jag Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 Fear not Buchanan will come good again What other miracles do you foresee in your crystal ball you witch, and any timelines for their occuring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 Work with his Dad..he is Glasgow(ish) based so is actually travelling to Elgin,i am led to believe that MCall knows him or know's of him. He is only 20..Think he was a scotland u19/20 cap...as i said wages would not break the bank Thanks for update, Chicofan. The lad must clock up some mileage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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