jagfox Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Was a good young keeper at Motherwell, and he should fit right into the squad as he knows Forbes, Lawless and Slane really well. As said above all players have off days and a few have been highlighted, but he is a lot more experienced than scully and in my opinion should be an ideal replacement for Fox. He saved a penalty from a young Forbes in the 6-6 draw with Motherwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lin1876 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Hmm. He seems to be fundamentally decent but blunder-prone. Much like Scully, then! I'd still start Scully on Friday, if only to give him a chance. I think Smith will be good back up, and Scully will do well to learn from his experience, if nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 He saved a penalty from a young Forbes in the 6-6 draw with Motherwell. Aye, he had a great night that night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Aye, he had a great night that night. He didn't have a chance with the sixth, a great finish by Lukas Justybits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUMBERNAULD JAG Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 2 Well fans in my work say he's a liability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_miss_jag Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Going by the match preview we need international clearance for Graeme Smith still, so Scully may well get his chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potty trained Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 2 Well fans in my work say he's a liability Motherwell fan in my work said he'll do a great job or us... Also said lawless will hit the skids during the winter on the shitty pitches, but will be back on fire during the spring. Said to expect even more from Forbes. And said that Slaine can go and take two fcks to himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G SUS Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Scully to start tomorrow, hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_miss_jag Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Scully to start tomorrow, hopefully. Going by match preview the only way Scully will start is if we do not get clearance for Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G SUS Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Going by match preview the only way Scully will start is if we do not get clearance for Smith. Yes, so hopefully clearance does not arrive. I'd like to see Scully be given his chance. He's ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 I think if you have a reserve goalkeeper you really have to give him a chance. That would be a demoralising vote of no confidence for Ryan Scully if on an opportunity to show what you,ve got as second choice keeper the carpet is whipped from under you. As Jackie is giving Youth a chance I see Scully starting and hope he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Leitch Loyal Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Going by match preview the only way Scully will start is if we do not get clearance for Smith. Is there anything stopping Smith being played as a trialist or is that not possible after he's actually signed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_miss_jag Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 I think if you have a reserve goalkeeper you really have to give him a chance. That would be a demoralising vote of no confidence for Ryan Scully if on an opportunity to show what you,ve got as second choice keeper the carpet is whipped from under you. As Jackie is giving Youth a chance I see Scully starting and hope he does. Yes we have a youthful of squad however, having read the match preview it is pretty clear that Jackie wants someone with experience in goals. "Ryan Scully did well for us when he came into the side last season but this is a different kind of pressure now. It’s important that we have an experienced goalkeeper and Graeme is that. He’s looked good in training, looks a good talker and has a real presence about him.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 An article about Graeme in ET http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/sfl/smith-fit-to-answer-thistles-sos-call-107341n.19420065? Difficult situation and I sincerely hope things work out well and not just on the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Is there anything stopping Smith being played as a trialist or is that not possible after he's actually signed? I think international clearance would affect both scenarios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Is there anything stopping Smith being played as a trialist or is that not possible after he's actually signed? If he has signed a short-term deal why would he play a trialist? Trialists are trying to earn contracts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 http://ptfc.co.uk/teams/senior/seasons/2012-2013/fixtures_results/1611_hamilton/preview Reading between the lines it would seem that McNamara would prefer to start Smith. All the best to whomever is between the sticks this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 http://ptfc.co.uk/te...amilton/preview Reading between the lines it would seem that McNamara would prefer to start Smith. All the best to whomever is between the sticks this evening. Yes but Smith said that he is not fully fit in the Evening Times. If Scully is on the bench, it would suggest that the manager does not have confidence in him. In that case, we should have signed a back-up keeper for Fox earlier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 An article about Graeme in ET http://www.eveningti...7341n.19420065? Difficult situation and I sincerely hope things work out well and not just on the park. Odd that there isn't a single mention of Scully in the article! So, we can play our young reserve keeper who trains with the squad every day and who has had mixed fortunes in the few first team games he's already played, or we can play an unknown journeyman keeper who has never held down a first team spot for long anywhere, who by his own admission is not match fit, and who currently has unfortunate family problems that would probably be a distraction. Interesting one for the manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand2 Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) or we can play an unknown journeyman keeper who has never held down a first team spot for long anywhere, who by his own admission is not match fit, and who currently has unfortunate family problems that would probably be a distraction. I think this episode has very much unveiled Jackie's thoughts on Scully's capability to play in the first team at this moment in time. Edited November 16, 2012 by Armand2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 I think this episode has very much unveiled Jackie's thoughts on Scully's capability to play in the first team at this moment in time. Very much so but I feel sad for Scully who must be feeling gutted tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Graeme Smith og. What a debut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Earl of Hathaway Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 For Fox' sake. We score when we want. For every other team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alamo Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Paton off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Very much so but I feel sad for Scully who must be feeling gutted tonight. Rotten decision by Jackie. He's got this one well wrong, imo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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