The Mighty Quinn Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) says on the website. Great! I've always wanted to sign a st mirren reject! here's to stayin up! http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2013-2014/january_2014/lee_mair_heads_to_firhill Edited January 17, 2014 by The Mighty Quinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cup Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 We should have gone for Vincent Kompany instead. Poor show IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Passenger Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 People wanted an experienced centre half and that's exactly what we've got. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand2 Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Exactly what we're looking for, on the face of it. Considering the lack of experienced defenders who are available on our budget, it's as good a signing as we could have hoped for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Edmonds Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 This year's, and this league's, Andy Dowie. I think he'll do us a turn until the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Wragg Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Give the guy a chance ffs !! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThickAsThieves Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 I'm happy enough with this. Mair provides plenty of experience and will be a good short team option at the very least. Knows this league very well. Would be keen to see him start tomorrow as he sounds fit. Good to get him in before tomorrow's match since after Archie came out the other day about how hard it's been to get his targets, I thought we'd have a nervous wait for our next signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 I think this is a solid signing. Knows this end of the league and what is required from the off. His experience might rub off on a few of the younger lads too. At the start of the season, I thought only Ozzy and Higgy looked as sharp as they should be at this level right away. The others were playing well, but a few were being caught on the ball, or just a little slack in the tackle at times, still adjusting to the step up. They're learning fast, but the value of bringing in a couple of guys who know what the division is about was obvious. Hopefully Lee can bring a bit of this to the backline too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Stevenson Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 This year's, and this league's, Andy Dowie. I think he'll do us a turn until the end of the season. Funnily enough, that was my thought too. Or at least my hope...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Ok that's a defender a striker and a midfielder All three on Archie's wish it's hot last summer It's up to him now Fingers crossed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Bit of a meh signing! But its bit of experience I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Decent enough signing considering what's available for our budget and he has a good level of experience in this league. Previous ex-Buddy centre-halves include Brian Martin, Kevin McGowne and Ian Maxwell. A mixed bag when they graced Firhill but I will take a solid player who can organise our backline and influence those around him. Potential captain material? Edited January 17, 2014 by jagfox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potty trained Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Previous ex-Buddy centre-halves include Brian Martin, Kevin McGowne and Ian Maxwell. Dougie Bell, was he a centre half? Edited January 17, 2014 by potty trained Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Dougie Bell, was he a centre half? Nah centre midfield PT, also he went to Paisley after us. You may be thinking of Tommy Turner who played sweeper for St Mirren after he left us in the late(?)90s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Bit of experience at the back, and someone who has played at this level, good signing for us i believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cup Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Kevin McGowan the Terrible was his official title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potty trained Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Nah centre midfield PT, also he went to Paisley after us. You may be thinking of Tommy Turner who played sweeper for St Mirren after he left us in the late(?)90s? wasn't thinking about the moving to/from thing, just had it in my head he played CH for us.... here's the full list of players who have played for both clubs. Billy Abercromby, Eddie Annand, John Baird, David Barron, Dougie Bell, Jimmy Bone, Julian Broddle, Alex Burns, David Byrne, Ian Cameron, Martin Cameron, Chic Charnley, Mark Corcoran, Craig Dargo, Andy Dunlop, Robert Dunn, Davie Elliot, Wayne Foster, Paul Gallacher, Brian Gallacher, Eddie Gallagher, Ricky Gillies, Billy Hainey, Brian Hamilton, Derek Hamilton, Jim Hamilton, Gary Harkins, Scott Harvie, Jim Herriot, John Hillcoat, Craig Hinchcliffe, Billy Johnston, Paul Kinnaird, Bobby Law, Danny Lennon, Alan Logan, Peter Mackie, Lee, Mair, Brian Martin, Ian Maxwell, John McCormack, Donny McDowall, Kenny McDowall, Kevin McGowne, Paul McIntyre, Ally McLean, Scott McLean, Mark McWalter, Ross Meechan, Shuggie Murray, Ian Nicolson, Gary Peebles, Jose Quitongo, Ian Reid, Mark Roberts, Andy Roddie, Ian Ross, Allan Russell, Geordie Shaw, Doug Somner, Gardner Spiers, Billy Thomson, Rab Torrance, Tommy Turner, Paul Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Good piece of work there, Archie. You're doing just fine, pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda-jag Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) I think this is a solid signing. Knows this end of the league and what is required from the off. His experience might rub off on a few of the younger lads too. couldn't the same have been said 6 months ago, when mark kerr was signed? not going to comment on mairs abilities or pass judgement on him until seen him play a few times for us (as i did with kerr). could be part of our jigsaw of saviours. could not be. time will tell. as an aside, it seems mair and kerr have a habit of following one another around and being at same club together often (usually mair joining club kerr is already at). furthermore, mair leaves club year before kerr leaves same club on each occassion where their careers have matched up to now. hmmm. clubs they have both played for are as follows: kerr ..... 1998–2003 ..... falkirk mair ..... 2001–2002 ..... falkirk kerr ..... 2003–2008 ..... dundee utd mair ..... 2005–2007 ..... dundee utd kerr ..... 2008–2010 ..... aberdeen mair ..... 2007–2009 ..... aberdeen kerr ..... 2012–???? ..... ptfc mair ..... 2013–???? ..... ptfc eta: they both also played for dundee, but at opposite ends of their careers .... mair started at dundee in 1999, while kerr was there last season. also, archie was at d.utd 2003--2007. old pals act? or astute piece of business and just what the jags need right now? Edited January 17, 2014 by yoda-jag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow & Redneck Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Yeah, decent signing. A wealth of Premiership experiance, so exactly what we are after. Certainly not a medium/long term signing, as he probably only has a year or so of solid game time left in him, but if he keeps us in the SPFL this season, we can do business in the summer. Good luck lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Stevenson Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Kevin McGowan the Terrible was his official title. Didn't he go FROM us TO St. Mirren and captain them to SPL promotion while we sunk to the 2nd Division? One of a number of players to do better after leaving us.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 couldn't the same have been said 6 months ago, when mark kerr was signed? Absolutely, and I probably said just that. My optimism shines once more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veejag Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Experienced, yes. Known as Lee "Night" Mair in many circles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 We need cover in central defence, especially if Muirhead plays in midfield, so this signing makes sense given our limited budget. With Osbourne out for months and Welsh out for at least three more weeks, another midfielder (possibly on loan) would be useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Thistle Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hmmmm, Better than a moothfula wasps! Gud luck Lee! 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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