Peter McLindu Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 He just tweeted saying he has joined us on a 6 month loan deal, anyone know anything about him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 http://www.rosscountyfootballclub.co.uk/squad/1st-team/steven-craig.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jags on tour Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) ex motherwell and now with county, never really been that impressed when he's played against us and not a prolific scorer by any means.too similar to Doolan IMO, Would have hoped we could have got someone better in, hope I'm proved wrong. Welcome nonetheless, hes got to be better than Christine Elliott and McGuigan right enough.I see Hamilton signed Stevie May today aswell, he might have been a decent player, scored alot of goals last year in the lower divisions. games goals 2000–2003 Falkirk 58 (9) 2003–2004 Motherwell 37 (5) 2004–2005 Aberdeen 17 (2) 2005–2006 → Dundee (loan) 20 (6) 2006–2008 Livingston 55 (12) 2008– Ross County 99 (21) Edited August 29, 2012 by jags on tour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 He just tweeted saying he has joined us on a 6 month loan deal, anyone know anything about him? Is that not Joe Craig's lad? Played for Ross County a season or so ago, I think anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 ex motherwell and now with county, never really been that impressed when he's played against us and not a prolific scorer by any means.too similar to Doolan IMO, If it's the same Steven Craig that I'm thinking about then he's a completely different player to Doolan. More of a target man type, is he not? I remember him being pretty physical and not afraid to use his elbows when playing against us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert's Ghost Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 If it's the same Steven Craig that I'm thinking about then he's a completely different player to Doolan. More of a target man type, is he not? I remember him being pretty physical and not afraid to use his elbows when playing against us. I can recall him doing damage, and not just with his elbows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWM Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I think hes a pretty average first division player, but hes experienced and always seems to chip in with a few goals at this level which we need to take the pressure off Doolan. Would do a better job than the current strikers in reserve I think. Although it could be those pesky footballers at the wind-up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Of The Month Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I don't think he's anywhere near prolific enough to take the pressure off Doolan. A strange signing but then again Ross County won the league with players like him and Corcoran supporting the starting XI so I imagine McNamara knows more than the likes of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I don't think he's anywhere near prolific enough to take the pressure off Doolan. A strange signing but then again Ross County won the league with players like him and Corcoran supporting the starting XI so I imagine McNamara knows more than the likes of me. Think he is a bit more of a physical type than Doolan so could create chances for him with flick ons and hopefully can get a few goals himself. Reminds me a bit of a Lambie type signing - see who was promoted last season and take players they don't want (eg Fleming, McCulloch from Livingston). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I thought there were signs of our forwards responding well enough to Dargo last season at least in a couple of games. Assume then that he was good to have around training as well. So if Craig can do the same but over a longer period then this could be a decent temp signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) I thought there were signs of our forwards responding well enough to Dargo last season at least in a couple of games. Assume then that he was good to have around training as well. So if Craig can do the same but over a longer period then this could be a decent temp signing. I was thinking along these lines too or at least that he might take the pressure off our young forwards but only being a short term deal still give them hope of winning a regular place in the team. And as you say they could learn of him (Elliot and McGuigan both have physiques that could be useful if they knew how to use them to best advantage). All assuming this isn't just a hoax of course. Edited August 29, 2012 by Mr Bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordie Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Just confirmed on sky sports news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jags on tour Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 He's made a good start to his Thistle career..... steven craig @stefcraig Delighted to be joining Patrick thistle on a 6 month loan. Gutted to be leaving county but couldn't turn this opportunity down. Craig must go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeless Unbeliever Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Happy with that signing, a better option than Elliot and McGuigan and an intelligent player. Gives us a slightly different dimension from the bench as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firhillista Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Wow. Impressed with this signing for two reasons. Firstly, I was there when a certain Joe Craig made his Thistle debut - Steven's father - and I remember the kind of 'physical dimension' he brought to Thistle's play. He made it into the team after Jimmy Bone signed for Norwich, if I remember correctly and was the kind of 'old fashioned centre forward' that was dying out (unfortunately) even back then. If his boy can give that to the current side, then I for one will look forward to his contribution. (Even if he's a constant reminder of how really, really old I am...) Secondly, I was thinking, as you do, about how Jackie MacNamara could strengthen the side before the transfer window closes - always best to bring in new faces when the team's doing well rather than when they're struggling - and I'd decided that the players who would improve things would be an experienced centre half to fill in (or replace - I'm not sentimental) Alan Archibald and an experienced forward to give more dig to the strikers, probably to replace Erskine (much as I love him) in attack. Steven Craig fits the bill for the second of these. I can see him taking over the central role from Doolan and Kris moving into the left side role currently filled by Chris Erskine. (Erskine is probably better as an 'impact player' anyway.) So, if Jackie brings in a centre half now, how impressed am I going to be? Always think highly of a manager if he does things I want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeless Unbeliever Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Dropping Erskine and moving Doolan to the wing at the moment would be madness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert's Ghost Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I see this as a (short-term) replacement for Elliott and/or McGuigan on the bench. As someone just said, the team picks itself right now - but not the subs. That was painfully obvious last night. Not that I'm suggesting this is a knee-jerk reaction - it will have been well planned. E & McG can learn from the guy, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow & Redneck Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Not the most prolific of strikers. Certainly nowhere close to Doolan, however some experience in that front line will be good. However Paul Paton has tweeted that he hopes we don’t lose Doolan (to Hearts) on the back of this transfer. I can only hope that is just one of our players being a nervous nelly, because if we lose Doolan at this stage, our great start to the season could be in vain. Best of luck Steve Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p12tfc Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hope this doesnt mean we could be losing doolan.... I see paton has the same concern on twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert's Ghost Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hope this doesnt mean we could be losing doolan.... If that's true (and I hope not) it has to be a swap deal. They've hunners of strikers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeless Unbeliever Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Well that's rather turned this news from a positive sign of ambition to something to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Passenger Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) He's made a good start to his Thistle career..... steven craig @stefcraig Delighted to be joining Patrick thistle Got ya. Edited August 29, 2012 by Dark Passenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnkebab71 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Glad we got him in. Don't particularly rate Elliot and don't think mcguigan is the answer either (yet) so it's good to have another option in a more senior player. Hopefully jackie can get a couple more in with one of them being a defender Still have rowser to come back and provide further backup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Secondly, I was thinking, as you do, about how Jackie MacNamara could strengthen the side before the transfer window closes - always best to bring in new faces when the team's doing well rather than when they're struggling - and I'd decided that the players who would improve things would be an experienced centre half to fill in (or replace - I'm not sentimental) Alan Archibald and an experienced forward to give more dig to the strikers, probably to replace Erskine (much as I love him) in attack. Steven Craig fits the bill for the second of these. I can see him taking over the central role from Doolan and Kris moving into the left side role currently filled by Chris Erskine. (Erskine is probably better as an 'impact player' anyway.) You want us to drop Archie, drop Erskine, and play Doolan as a winger? Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Murray Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) A decent signing who will be good backup for Doolan. He is good with his back to goal and is a real nuisance to defenders. He constantly plays for the foul, I remember him upsetting the Jackie husband a few years back doing this. I moaned in the pre-season for an experienced striker so can’t complain when we get one. I would like to see Elliot going out on loan to Xmas and also James Craigen if we bring in a midfield player. I can’t see hearts paying the money we would be looking for Doolan. I would be stunned if Doolan was moved out wide. Edited August 29, 2012 by Alan Murray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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