The Cup Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Gateshead played him in 2 games and chose not to sign him. So basically we are taking Gateshead's rejects? I somehow feel dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Gateshead played him in 2 games and chose not to sign him. So basically we are taking Gateshead's rejects? I somehow feel dirty. Gateshead had Paddy Boyle on loan from the Pars last season. There are lots of players looking for clubs. We should be looking to improve the squad, not take a risk on an unknown player from the fourth tier of French football.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotter Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Gateshead had Paddy Boyle on loan from the Pars last season. There are lots of players looking for clubs. We should be looking to improve the squad, not take a risk on an unknown player from the fourth tier of French football.. I'd imagine the boy's on trial. This time last year there would've been folk this time last year saying we're starting the season with a boy from the 3rd Division, a Hearts reject who made an @rse of it at Culter & Archibald, who's past it! Look what happened... If he's good enough, fits in to way Archie building a team & agrees a wage we'll sign him if not we'll look else where. Chill out guys. Erskine came from the juniors. I'd imagine 4th tier of French football a higher level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 ^ Doolan and Erskine were with us for a couple seasons before they reached their potential. I certainly did not question the signings of Muirhead and Balatoni last summer. Cairney, Paton and Sinclair had already proved the value of picking up youngsters from the lower divisions. The difference is that we would have been able to scout them thoroughly before signing them. Btw, I was disappointed that Aberdeen, rather than us, signed Shankland from the Spiders. And I did not say that Archie was past it. I hope that he stays fit in case we need him due to injuries or suspensions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Congolese international player. Totally inspiring. Looking forward to Thistle being bracketed with Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea in articles about players having to be released for the African Cup of Nations! PS Did the conga originate in Congo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotter Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Congolese international player. Totally inspiring. Wonder what the Celtic fans said when they signed a Kenyan internationalist? ^ Doolan and Erskine were with us for a couple seasons before they reached their potential. I certainly did not question the signings of Muirhead and Balatoni last summer. Cairney, Paton and Sinclair had already proved the value of picking up youngsters from the lower divisions. The difference is that we would have been able to scout them thoroughly before signing them. Btw, I was disappointed that Aberdeen, rather than us, signed Shankland from the Spiders. And I did not say that Archie was past it. I hope that he stays fit in case we need him due to injuries or suspensions. Didn't say it was you. But I'm willing to bet it was said on here. I agree re Shankland but money talks & think there were a few in for him. He's taken the money & fair play to him. As for Doolan & Erskine, maybe but who's to say the boy wouldn't kick on with us? We haven't signed him yet. Wait & see what happens. Trust the management team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestreets Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 not really inspired by any of our signings so far... Kerr if he signs will replace Paton and is probably higher quality if he stays fit. We need 5 or 6 I am sure Shaggy said .... fingers crossed we are not getting any diddy's in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Have said this before, but I genuinely don't think we have the budget to bring in REAL quality players. We will have to cut our cloth and go with what we have. I reckon that's why Archie is looking at every option and taking time. It is gonna be tough to survive, but I think we can. We just need to hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewarty Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 PS Did the conga originate in Congo? Nah, you're thinking of Um Bongo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 (edited) Gateshead had Paddy Boyle on loan from the Pars last season. There are lots of players looking for clubs. We should be looking to improve the squad, not take a risk on an unknown player from the fourth tier of French football.. We're on the look out for a centreback. Archie & Shaggy both centrebacks themselves reckoned Dowie wouldn't cut it or perhaps thought he's at an age where he has to play regularly. Knowing that it's just possible we're planning to go with last seasons back four as our optimum defence. That kinda indicates that whoever we get as a back up centreback ain't likely to exactly be a stellar signing. Just someone deemed a bit better, and perhaps more mobile, than Andy Dowie. In fact we may already have our back up centreback in McMillan and are only looking for a secondary back up. Whatever, I'm not too sure why whoever we sign has to be a well known name. Looking at it the other way I'm not too sure why some well known name would be signing for us if he didn't believe he'd be a first choice. Edited July 14, 2013 by lady-isobel-barnett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 ^ I was not arguing for a well-known name, just a player who has proven ability at our level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 ^ I was not arguing for a well-known name, just a player who has proven ability at our level. Would that not be someone like Andy Dowie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) Would that not be someone like Andy Dowie? As you said, the management team must have good reasons for not offering Dowie a deal. It's a pity that we can't compete, even with Well, for players like Stephen McManus. Edited July 15, 2013 by kni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briogadh Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 As you said, the management team must have good reasons for not offering Dowie a deal. It's a pity that we can't compete, even with Well, for players like Stephen McManus. But that's just the way it is, and has always been since the late 1960s when for the first time in nearly 60 years we were relegated from the top division.I believe we've not been a serious player in the transfer market since then. Despite this under Dave McParland, Bertie Auld and Lambie, we were able to put together squads which were more than able to hold their own at the top level. As I recall we achieved a place in the 'TopSix' more than once. The 1971 Cup winning team cost I believe £250 to put together ! I have a feeling the current squad is capable of surprising the pundits - although the loss of Erskine is a major blow. But Lawless has yet to reach his peak, so who knows? Uncertainty is one of the things which make being a Jags fan so enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 While it may be a pity it's certainly not a surprise that we can't compete with the likes of Motherwell (and even St Johnstone, Killie etc). They are established SPL t teams...and Motherwell in particular can boast quite a few forays into Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robphil Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 according to snippet on newsnow website, 19-year-old kiwi 'keeper scott basalaj due at firhill for a trial. played for new zealand in the under-17 and under-20 world cups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeehon Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 I see that Rangers were set to offer him a contract in January 2012 following a trial, but that was during their financial difficulties and that put the move off. He has been playing at Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A League and has been getting coached by Jonathan Gould. http://www.3news.co.nz/Wellington-Phoenix-goalkeeper-Scott-Basalaj-secures-trial-with-Scottish-Premier-League-club/tabid/415/articleID/305438/Default.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeehon Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Also, from that PFA Free Transfer List, Simon Church would definitely be worth a punt, however, probably outwith our means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Sounds interesting. I guess that he would initially be part of the U20 squad, but would raise questions as to Scully's future. Would we really need 4 keepers on the books ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Murray Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Sounds interesting. I guess that he would initially be part of the U20 squad, but would raise questions as to Scully's future. Would we really need 4 keepers on the books ? If Scully is going on loan then yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 But that's just the way it is, and has always been since the late 1960s when for the first time in nearly 60 years we were relegated from the top division.I believe we've not been a serious player in the transfer market since then. Despite this under Dave McParland, Bertie Auld and Lambie, we were able to put together squads which were more than able to hold their own at the top level. As I recall we achieved a place in the 'TopSix' more than once. The 1971 Cup winning team cost I believe £250 to put together ! I have a feeling the current squad is capable of surprising the pundits - although the loss of Erskine is a major blow. But Lawless has yet to reach his peak, so who knows? Uncertainty is one of the things which make being a Jags fan so enjoyable. We paid good money for the likes of Jim Slavin (*cough*), Andy Murdoch and Alex O'Hara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Also, from that PFA Free Transfer List, Simon Church would definitely be worth a punt, however, probably outwith our means. Sadly, yes. Church should have options with clubs in the Championship or League One. A few players on that list have signed deals within the last week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cup Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 PartickThistle FC @ThistleTweet19m All things being well we should have some signing news tomorrow morning. #PartickThistle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewarty Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 PartickThistle FC @ThistleTweet19m All things being well we should have some signing news tomorrow morning. #PartickThistle Ok, who's yer money on? I see Florent Malouda's on that transfer list. Could do a job coming off the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 The young lad Fraser on loan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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