G SUS Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Johnny Lindsay and Shaun Fraser have left the club. On official site. No surprise but maybe freeing up wages for one last player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearchar Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 It certainly seems to indicate that the two players vying for the left-back position are Sinclair and Bannigan. Perhaps, due to the strength in midfield, that's no surprise, but it's a shame for Lindsay, who hasn't really had a chance to prove himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Hmm, wonder if Fraser might haunt us.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Murray Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Does anybody know if Jamie campbell is injured? He could be another one on his way out the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert's Ghost Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Does anybody know if Jamie campbell is injured? He could be another one on his way out the club. He played in the Whitletts bounce game the other night, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Passenger Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Hmm, wonder if Fraser might haunt us.... I doubt he'll stay out of the pubs and clubs of Glasgow for as long as it's required to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Thistle Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Hopefully it will allow us to further strengthen the squad - Maybe Liam Buchanan is one is way back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Ann Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 I doubt he'll stay out of the pubs and clubs of Glasgow for as long as it's required to do that. lets hope he gets a new club so he can still use the "i'm a professional footballer you know, doll" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand2 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Does anybody know if Jamie campbell is injured? He could be another one on his way out the club. I think Campbell could still make it. He's solid as a right wing-back and is a flying machine when he gets going - never realised how quick he was until a reserve game last year. However, if he still sees himself as a central midfielder then he might be joining Fraser and Lindsay. Lindsay was a little unlucky as we signed Sinclair soon after his arrival who hasn't looked back since and, now with the emergence of Bannigan, he was never going to get a start at left-back. That said, from the limited number of times I've seen him, I don't think he's much of a left-back and is better at centre-half where he would have faced even fiercer competition for a place. He's still young though and, as there remains a relative dearth of left footed players in the lower leagues, I'm sure he'll find a new club. Fraser looked like he'd begun to knuckle down and had gotten into decent shape but I feel it's probably too little, too late. Physically, he could have probably done a job for us but, because he was rugby player until a few years ago, his technique wasn't up to the standard that Jackie seems to demand. Again, like Lindsay, he has time on his side and maybe this will act as a bit of a wake-up call. Interesting to see whether we look to bring someone else in now that we've got two wages freed up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Passenger Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Lindsay was a little unlucky...from the limited number of times I've seen him, I don't think he's much of a left-back and is better at centre-half where he would have faced even fiercer competition for a place. I'd hoped we'd develop him into a long-term successor to Archie. We're going to need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Honestly do feel that Lindsay wasn't given a chance. If Shaun fraser has turned into a bit of a bevie merchant then that's a real shame, and so often the story with talented players in this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 I'd hoped we'd develop him into a long-term successor to Archie. We're going to need one. My thoughts exactly. We need a left-sided central defender asap. Could Sinclair play there if required? He's over 6 foot tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Murray Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 My thoughts exactly. We need a left-sided central defender asap. Could Sinclair play there if required? He's over 6 foot tall. Don't fancy Sinclair at center back. Think we will see another defender signed before the window shuts, probably left footed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand2 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 My thoughts exactly. We need a left-sided central defender asap. Could Sinclair play there if required? He's over 6 foot tall. We were discussing Sinclair at the game on Saturday; I think he could do a decent job in the position Erskine played. Don't see him playing at centre-half, think his talents would be somewhat wasted there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 We were discussing Sinclair at the game on Saturday; I think he could do a decent job in the position Erskine played. Don't see him playing at centre-half, think his talents would be somewhat wasted there. I was only thinking of Sinclair as an emergency centre-back. Bannigan would be better in Erskine's position with Sinclair at left-back/wing-back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand2 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 I was only thinking of Sinclair as an emergency centre-back. Bannigan would be better in Erskine's position with Sinclair at left-back/wing-back. Hmm, I'd disagree about Bannigan; I think he is better both positionally and tactically at wing-back than Sinclair. Sinclair's pace got him out of a few problems last year, not too dissimilar to how Twads used to get caught out. I think Sinclair's direct style would be quite effective in a more attacking position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Don't fancy Sinclair at center back. Think we will see another defender signed before the window shuts, probably left footed. Hope so. It won't be Scott Robertson who has signed for Arbroath - http://www.arbroathherald.co.uk/sport/banjo-and-robertson-on-board-1-2435568 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Hmm, I'd disagree about Bannigan; I think he is better both positionally and tactically at wing-back than Sinclair. Sinclair's pace got him out of a few problems last year, not too dissimilar to how Twads used to get caught out. I think Sinclair's direct style would be quite effective in a more attacking position. Good problems and bad problems and fitting both Sinclair & Bannigan into the team is of the former type. Everything about Bannigan at the moment is positive and it would be very difficult to justify leaving him out a starting eleven. Both players are better played as wing-backs than as orthodox full backs. Using wing-backs in effect means one less attacking midfield place to find for Bannigan should Sinclair play. With goals from midfield going to be crucial, on pre-season form Lawless and Welsh are more than likely starters. Wouldn't be surprised then if Sinclair misses out for a game or two. As said it's a good problem to have at the moment tho' undoubtedly a difficult one to take for one or two players who've done little wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWM Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Never quite got the Lindsay signing in the first place. Dumbarton fans on P&B at the time said he was rubbish when he played for them. Never thought Fraser was good enough nor had the attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernsoul Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 If we were to get another player in, due to these two departures then it has to be a centre back for me. If we managed to get a reliable centre back with some decent experience then I'd be more confident about the season ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 If we were to get another player in, due to these two departures then it has to be a centre back for me. If we managed to get a reliable centre back with some decent experience then I'd be more confident about the season ahead. Yes but who is available that can we afford? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Just because we release a couple of younger players doesn't necessarily mean that it frees up a wage. Jackie may well have been over budget and knew he would have to release a mainstream player or a couple of youngsters. He may just have been deciding who had to go. I suspect if money was available a tried and tested left sided centre back would be high on the priority, I'm sure Archie's position is easy enough covered for a game or too but an extended spell out, not that unlikely an occurrence, could be problematic. Money there or not I haven't a clue who that player could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotter Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Unlikely to be anyone in at the moment I'm told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Hope so. It won't be Scott Robertson who has signed for Arbroath - http://www.arbroathherald.co.uk/sport/banjo-and-robertson-on-board-1-2435568 They've got Keddie on board from the Pars as well. Might be a good bet for promotion I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuthejag Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Lindsay has signed for Celtic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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