mhs Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 I'm not too bothered about Erskine. Higgy, Stevenson, Lawless, Elliot and Craigan can all fill that role to an extent. Erskine is not exactly the most versatile player either. The guy is still a bit of a hero/legend but not sure he adds much to our team. I noticed Ratnamara has played him pre-season and he did score at least once so maybe he is getting a chance there anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muirboyPTFC Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 My god this tension is un-bearable just tell us who it is !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Why tell us when it may not come off. We will know one way or another soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Absolutely nothing to back this up with, but Scott Boyd just flashed into my brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prince of Kadriorg Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Why tell us when it may not come off. We will know one way or another soon enough. That, and why let anyone else know about it before it is done and dusted and give them the chance to snake in and offer a few quid more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhs Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Absolutely nothing to back this up with, but Scott Boyd just flashed into my brain. Noooooooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 I too was wondering if it might be Scott Boyd chris erskine, Brian graham or Steven Thompson only because they are with clubs currently no other reason However it could just as likely be someone at an English or Irish club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muirboyPTFC Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Absolutely nothing to back this up with, but Scott Boyd just flashed into my brain. I would literally hand my season ticket back if that was the case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 I'd like to see Erskine back but agree it wouldn't be a priority. Anyone that did what he did two seasons ago should be at least a very worthwhile squad player/impact sub. His link up play with Doolan was regularly excellent. I also think it would be the right move for the player and that usually results in a mutual benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 I would literally hand my season ticket back if that was the case Why? 28 years old, much more SPL experience than any of our players, and has marshalled the County defence on several of those occasions when we failed miserably to break them down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Carlos I Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Scott Boyd recently signed a new contract at RC, unlikely to be him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muirboyPTFC Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Why? 28 years old, much more SPL experience than any of our players, and has marshalled the County defence on several of those occasions when we failed miserably to break them down. I genuinley think he is a bang average 1st division footballer and I've always thought he was the weak link that Ross County side. He's slow and un-comfortable in posession and thats definetly not what we need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhs Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 I genuinley think he is a bang average 1st division footballer and I've always thought he was the weak link that Ross County side. He's slow and un-comfortable in posession and thats definetly not what we need. Imagine a back pairing of Scott Boyd and Gabby... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muirboyPTFC Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Imagine a back pairing of Scott Boyd and Gabby... Not worth thinking about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Passenger Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 I'm going to link us with every contracted centre back, striker and left back in the UK. I'm bound to hit pay dirt sooner or later. I'll start with Melvin de Leeuw, Stephen McManus (he's a Thislte fan and Motherwell are cutting costs) and Scott Barrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartaytonspeaksfrench Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Ashley Cole didn't look great in the Roma team photo. He is the man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 I genuinley think he is a bang average 1st division footballer and I've always thought he was the weak link that Ross County side. He's slow and un-comfortable in posession and thats definetly not what we need. A lot of that could be true but Scott Boyd has done himself proud. By all probability his career should've gone backwards after his spell with us. A young player effectively on his own in terms of development at Firhill, as indeed were our then youth players under (forgive the oxymoron) the tutelage of Dick Campbell. If indeed Boyd's faults are as you say then he must be a strong willed individual especially when you factor in his arse of a manager and him even having to play alongside Alex Keddie for a spell. Personally I don't think he can be as poor as you say plus I've seen him play well up in Dingwall on a few occasions. Agree tho', even if he was available, he's not the centre half we should be looking at. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshire jag Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Another week goes by and no signings so far. Si much for all if the hype that Beattie spouted at end if season.talk is cheap. Hope we are not bottom if league by tome windows closes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow & Redneck Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) Having read what Archie wrote in the match program against Sunderland and his recent comments, I have to admit I am now a little less concerned than I was. It is clear he is looking for a better quality of player, and isn’t resigned to just buying rotational squad player to pad out the team. He’s still at least three or four short, and nobody knows this more than Archie, but if he’s able to bring in two players next week, and perhaps another one or two after that season gets underway, I think we will be okay. Let’s not forget that Ozzy and Higgy were both signed after the season started last term, and many players wait until the season kicks off before making decisions on their futures. Edited August 8, 2014 by Yellow & Redneck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 The only trialist to have signed so far is Osman. The others, e.g. Mustoe and Damessi, must have been too expensive or not good enough. Have we been looking at the wrong players or has the playing budget been cut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow & Redneck Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 It may sound strange, but if players are knocking us back (ie. Not the players who have been on trial with us), it would suggest we are at least targeting players who are of a sufficient quality that they would see us as too much of a step down. As far as I know, the budget has been increased this season, or at least that was what Beattie has said. I think it is simply a matter of the players not being entirely up to scratch or wanting too much in wages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p12tfc Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Don't think we will hear anything today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Scimmia Rossa Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Osman wasn't a trialist. He was a target. I wish people would do even the most basic of reading/research. I'm embarrassed for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) Osman wasn't a trialist. He was a target. I wish people would do even the most basic of reading/research. I'm embarrassed for them. Try reading this. Evening Times - "Osman was one of six trialists boss Alan Archibald cast his eye over during the 1-1 draw with Dumbarton on Saturday and has now been handed a deal at Firhill to become the second new arrival of the summer following the capture of Ryan Stevenson last month." STV - "The Ghanaian midfielder impressed while on trial with the Firhill men, playing in the friendly match with Dumbarton at the weekend." The Scotsman- "The Ghanaian midfielder played on trial for the Firhill team in a 1-1 draw with Dumbarton in their friendly match on Saturday, impressing manager Alan Archibald with his performance." Were they all wrong? I'm embarrassed for you as you continue to pretend that you have inside knowledge. Pathetic! Edited August 8, 2014 by kni 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paris Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Apologies if it is mentioned somewhere else in the previous 86 pages but I am a bit behind. Is anything happening with McFadden or is he just training with us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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