Santana Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) When he signed I was pleased, but I didn't think he'd do aswell as he has been. His play isn't always the prettiest on the eye, but he's effective and scores goals, so much so he's keeping Doolan (who I still think is the better player) out of the team. If he keeps scoring I'm sure County will want him back, but I'd like to see us get him 'til the end of the season. Thoughts? Edited October 15, 2012 by Santana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand2 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Stevie Craig can stay for as long as he wants as far as I'm concerned; great player. If I remember correctly, he's been told he is free to leave County so he should certainly be top of our shopping list come January. All hail the new Trigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 What's to think about? Doolan's still a key player for us but Craig gives us the option to play different formations and without him I don't think we'd have been able to "win ugly" like we did yesterday (though it was a beaut of a goal we scored). They appear to have three forwards at the moment (and they are not a team that use a lot of forwards) with another young guy out on loan to Brechin so it's very possible they could let us keep him provided none of their forwards gets injured. Even then they might sign someone else in the January window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Of The Month Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Adams confirmed at the time he left that he'd already spoken to Craig and they had agreed he would be free to find a new club in January. I can't see Craig being too happy if Adams went back on his word unless he enjoys it up in Dingwall. I'd love to see us sign him in January with the money his goal has earned us from our final appearance v Queens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambies Lost Doo Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Why do they want him to go? He is good enough for SPL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjptfc Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Delighted to have him at the club. He has dig, strength, and so far he's getting amongst the goals. He's what we've needed for a long time. Making his stay permanent should be a priority in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
read'n'yell Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) I fear the reason we can afford Craig is his wage is heavilly subsidised by County. They may be wanting to off load him in January for next to nothing but then we would have to either pay his full wage or get him to agree, what I assume, is a large wage cut. Also other teams may step in. Obviously with County not on form they may even want him back regardless of what has previously been said. If McGuigan banged in loads of goals, we would certainly not consider a loan increase. Edited October 15, 2012 by read'n'yell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I fear the reason we can afford Craig is his wage is heavilly subsidised by County. They may be wanting to off load him in January for next to nothing but then we would have to either pay his full wage or get him to agree, what I assume, is a large wage cut. Also other teams may step in. Obviously with County not on form they may even want him back regardless of what has previously been said. If McGuigan banged in loads of goals, we would certainly not consider a loan increase. Yes and only a SPL club could afford Craig's full wages. My guess is that the manager will seek to extend his loan - if the money is available. McGuigan has a 2 year deal so his loan could be extended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWM Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I think hes been a good signing and he was terrific first half v Morton last week, felt he was very quiet yesterday aside from the goal though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I think hes been a good signing and he was terrific first half v Morton last week, felt he was very quiet yesterday aside from the goal though. Agreed on both halves of your statement, although he wasn't really getting many passes (or even near-passes) yesterday. As mentioned above, he adds dig to our attack, and is great at bustling and making his physical presence felt. And give him a half chance.... as his scoring record makes clear. Great to have both him and Doolan available. Hmm, I wonder if they could become the new Bone and Coulston, or Craig and Somner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberteeb Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 To have the problem of who to play up front out of Doolan and Craig is a great problem to have. We have some terrific players and some really good ones as back up pretty much all over the park just now, think of some of the diddies we've had in the past say 5 years compared to what we have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 To have the problem of who to play up front out of Doolan and Craig is a great problem to have. We have some terrific players and some really good ones as back up pretty much all over the park just now, think of some of the diddies we've had in the past say 5 years compared to what we have now. Would you care to explicitize (new word) that comment with examples? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanieD Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 . Hmm, I wonder if they could become the new Bone and Coulston, or Craig and Somner... I suspect not......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potty trained Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Could Mcguigan be at Albion rovers with the aim of becoming more of a Craig type of player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Could Mcguigan be at Albion rovers with the aim of becoming more of a Craig type of player? That would do nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falklandal1 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 suggest keeping Steven be made a priority no matter how the rest of the season goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Can't believe I am saying this, but with Dools contract due to expire at the end of the season, I would be surprised if he didn't take up the offers he will get to play at a higher level. Would there be any mileage in taking some cash for him in January and getting Craig signed up as a permanent replacement ? I'm a big fan of Kris and would love it if he were to stay, but I can't see it happening and would rather that we got a few quid for him than let him go for nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Can't believe I am saying this, but with Dools contract due to expire at the end of the season, I would be surprised if he didn't take up the offers he will get to play at a higher level. Would there be any mileage in taking some cash for him in January and getting Craig signed up as a permanent replacement ? I'm a big fan of Kris and would love it if he were to stay, but I can't see it happening and would rather that we got a few quid for him than let him go for nothing. No way!!! Doolan is 25 and Craig is 31 so I'd rather keep Kris. As his contract expires in May, he could sign a pre-contract agreement in January. It's therefore unlikely that we would get much of fee for him, especially as money is tight in the SLP. We did not get any money for Cairney and Doolan is in the same position as Paul was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 No way!!! Doolan is 25 and Craig is 31 so I'd rather keep Kris. As his contract expires in May, he could sign a pre-contract agreement in January. It's therefore unlikely that we would get much of fee for him, especially as money is tight in the SLP. We did not get any money for Cairney and Doolan is in the same position as Paul was. Ow, you've just burst a bubble of optimism that I had; I was under the illusion that Craig was a youngster. Still, he seems lively enough to have another couple of scoring years at this level, or even higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted October 20, 2012 Members Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Another great effort from Stevie again today. A must-sign in January IMO. Seem to remember when he signed one or two folk saying he was lazy!!! They must have got him mixed up with someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky jag Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Be good to keep Stevie, just my opinion and I know a few of you will say I'm being harsh, but I don't think Elliot/McGuigan are good enough at this level - not to say they won't be, and I'm more than happy to go with Jackie's instincts, he knows what he's doin, but normally I would fear the worst for us with no Doolan, but with Craig in the team, we're not really any weaker. They are different types of player, but both effective and both have got goals. Doolan is prob still the better player, but Craig is great competition for him. Be interesting to see what Jackie does at Falkirk. Dools came on and looked lively, got a goal. But Craig is playing well. What a fantastic problem to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Earl of Hathaway Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Useless. Punt him back to Ross Co. can't score against Airdrie? Seriously? Keep him in January. As others have said, not the prettiest player to watch, but f*ck me I STILL can't work out where he is for the goal last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Chuck it Stevie! If you can't score against that mob today it's time to hang up the boots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson Towers Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 The new Trigger MacLean? Mibbe not quite as daft though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Son of Joe must stay. Linford couldn't score in a barrel of the proverbials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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