Offers already made to 3 players ( merged )

[Clerry Jambo]

4 minutes ago, Juanjo15 said:

 

Hopefully a higher calibre of player we have signed so far. 

Can only see this through the loan process eg Mitchell, Naisy which would be good.

[kimosavi]

9 minutes ago, Clerry Jambo said:

So with Lee now signed up I think that's all the ones we knew about.

 

Who's nixt???????????

Sonny Bradley please 

 

[Juanjo15]

10 minutes ago, Clerry Jambo said:

Can only see this through the loan process eg Mitchell, Naisy which would be good.

 

Yeah fair point.  I would like to see us go for Mallan if he’s available.  Goalkeeper has to be a priority though.  We are only mid-May so plenty time. 

[Juanjo15]

24 minutes ago, kimosavi said:

Sonny Bradley please 

 

 

Luton bound.

[hmfc_liam06]

On 5/11/2018 at 23:53, WeeChuck'sHeed said:

Barry's mckay has been told he can leave forrest. 

 

 

 

Would be a good signing if we could get him.

[Juanjo15]

Just now, hmfc_liam06 said:

 

Would be a good signing if we could get him.

 

Too right he would! 

[hmfc_liam06]

23 hours ago, rudi must stay said:

 

Would always have been a gamble. We are not too bad in the midfield when Djoum returns, if Henderson progresses as hoped he's there too.

 

Djoum
Adao (if possible)

Lee

Cowie

Cochrane

Burns

 

And add in one other and our CM options are pretty decent.

[hmfc_liam06]

Just now, Juanjo15 said:

 

Too right he would! 

 

He'll either go one of two ways.

Feel he has unfinished business down south or come back up here to re-establish himself. We should be giving him a call - I'd be raging if he ended up at Aberdeen etc.

[Juanjo15]

3 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said:

 

He'll either go one of two ways.

Feel he has unfinished business down south or come back up here to re-establish himself. We should be giving him a call - I'd be raging if he ended up at Aberdeen etc.

 

He might have to drop a league to establish himself, maybe a Sunderland but if not up here would be a fantastic signing. 

[rudi must stay]

45 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said:

 

Djoum
Adao (if possible)

Lee

Cowie

Cochrane

Burns

 

And add in one other and our CM options are pretty decent.

 

Haha is this a hint you don't like Callaghan? He's there as well. I don't think Burns will ever play CM, Michael Smith's played decent at central midfield. With Liam Smith back from his loan, that might be where he plays permanently

[Nookie Bear]

23 minutes ago, rudi must stay said:

 

Haha is this a hint you don't like Callaghan? He's there as well. I don't think Burns will ever play CM, Michael Smith's played decent at central midfield. With Liam Smith back from his loan, that might be where he plays permanently

 

He has been poor in there. A good full back but not a midfield option for me at all.

Edited May 16, 2018 by Nookie Bear

[Nookie Bear]

1 hour ago, hmfc_liam06 said:

 

Djoum
Adao (if possible)

Lee

Cowie

Cochrane

Burns

 

And add in one other and our CM options are pretty decent.

 

Martin?

[Alex Kintner]

23 minutes ago, rudi must stay said:

 

Haha is this a hint you don't like Callaghan? He's there as well. I don't think Burns will ever play CM, Michael Smith's played decent at central midfield. With Liam Smith back from his loan, that might be where he plays permanently

 

On the contary, I think Burns will play central midfield as part of a three for us

[rudi must stay]

3 minutes ago, Frank1874 said:

 

On the contary, I think Burns will play central midfield as part of a three for us

 

Can't see that working but interesting. Why do you think this?

[Alex Kintner]

10 minutes ago, rudi must stay said:

 

Can't see that working but interesting. Why do you think this?

 

He says it’s his best position and it is where he prefers to play

[JME]

1 minute ago, Frank1874 said:

 

He says it’s his best position and it is where he prefers to play

 

As far as I recall he said left side of midfield as in being a winger. I might be wrong though.

[Alex Kintner]

10 minutes ago, JME said:

 

As far as I recall he said left side of midfield as in being a winger. I might be wrong though.

 

“If I had to pick I’d probably say centre midfield.

“That’s where I think I’m at my best; [the manager] has been playing me up front but it’s kind of in the No.10 position. I scored in my first game up front for Glenavon and I’ve just kind of stayed there.”

[JME]

Just now, Frank1874 said:

 

“If I had to pick I’d probably say centre midfield.

“That’s where I think I’m at my best; [the manager] has been playing me up front but it’s kind of in the No.10 position. I scored in my first game up front for Glenavon and I’ve just kind of stayed there.”

 

I must be getting my articles mixed up, cheers for clearing that up.

[hmfc_liam06]

1 hour ago, rudi must stay said:

 

Haha is this a hint you don't like Callaghan? He's there as well. I don't think Burns will ever play CM, Michael Smith's played decent at central midfield. With Liam Smith back from his loan, that might be where he plays permanently

 

The fact I'd forgotten about him says it all really.

 

If we're playing 3 in the middle then Burns may very well play left side of the 3. It's good to finally have some options.

[Gav M]

burns and Lee either side of a midfield diamond.

[Fultons Right Leg]

Shaggers back at Sevco by the looks of it. 2 year deal.

We can cross him off the list.

[Alex Kintner]

2 minutes ago, Fultons Right Leg said:

Shaggers back at Sevco by the looks of it. 2 year deal.

We can cross him off the list.

If true I’d happily take Alnwick off their hands. Looks a very good keeper.

[Juanjo15]

5 minutes ago, Fultons Right Leg said:

Shaggers back at Sevco by the looks of it. 2 year deal.

We can cross him off the list.

 

Massive pity. 

[sairyinthat]

Are we in for McGeoch or not?

[jbee647]

9 minutes ago, sairyinthat said:

Are we in for McGeoch or not?

Signing for Blackburn Rovers I believe.

[davie1980]

2 hours ago, rudi must stay said:

 

Can't see that working but interesting. Why do you think this?

 

Has anyone seen this lad play, know what he is good at or have any idea what he's like?

 

Are we talking about how an unknown 18 year old will fit into the side and where he will or wont be effective based on what he said in a newspaper interview.

I've seen him quoted as being a left back, winger, midfielder and striker.

Has anyone actually seen him play any of these positions, to say confidently he wont work in them?

 

I think, at 18, his options are open. I'll let Levein decide where he is going to fit.

[jbee647]

9 minutes ago, davie1980 said:

 

Has anyone seen this lad play, know what he is good at or have any idea what he's like?

 

Are we talking about how an unknown 18 year old will fit into the side and where he will or wont be effective based on what he said in a newspaper interview.

I've seen him quoted as being a left back, winger, midfielder and striker.

Has anyone actually seen him play any of these positions, to say confidently he wont work in them?

 

I think, at 18, his options are open. I'll let Levein decide where he is going to fit.

Michael O’Neill on Sportsound the other night compared him to John McGinn, but didn’t think he was ready for a starting position immediately,  possibly season 2019/20

Edited May 16, 2018 by jbee647

[Unknown user]

3 hours ago, Nookie Bear said:

 

He has been poor in there. A good full back but not a midfield option for me at all.

Smith had a couple of really good games in midfield, the Aberdeen victory for one IIRC 

[All Out Attack]

4 hours ago, hmfc_liam06 said:

 

Djoum
Adao (if possible)

Lee

Cowie

Cochrane

Burns

 

And add in one other and our CM options are pretty decent.

Heard Michael O'neill on the radio last night suggesting Burns is at least a year away from a starting slot. 

 

Cochrane is probably the same, as too much is expected of him here. Give the lad a chance. 

 

Not getting the Cowie love-in. His best day's are well behind him now and he hasn't had a great season this term either. 

 

When Djoum is fit and interested, he can be an exceptional player, but is this actually likely? 

 

Would like to see Adao again. 

 

We need at least one real quality and pacy midfielder to be the linchpin in the middle. 

[Holyrood_Hearts]

1 hour ago, Smithee said:

Smith had a couple of really good games in midfield, the Aberdeen victory for one IIRC 

Agreed about Smith. Played very well that day. Thought he could do a job as a CM.

[gashauskis9]

2 hours ago, Frank1874 said:

If true I’d happily take Alnwick off their hands. Looks a very good keeper.

The same keeper that’s conceded about 20 goals in the last month?  Not for me.

[El Diez]

5 minutes ago, Gashauskis9 said:

The same keeper that’s conceded about 20 goals in the last month?  Not for me.

 

Not saying we should sign him but I was impressed with him against Celtic when they got hammered. As strange as that may sound.

 

Hd made some terrific stops.

[Alan_R]

3 hours ago, Frank1874 said:

If true I’d happily take Alnwick off their hands. Looks a very good keeper.

not for me.

if we are looking at  Rangers players id rather we renewed interest in O'halloran. dont think he will get a look in and he could be the pace out wide we need.

[sairyinthat]

2 hours ago, jbee647 said:

Signing for Blackburn Rovers I believe.

Uh.Well there's saying and dae'ing,just trust to luck it's that

[Cruyff Turn]

36 minutes ago, Gashauskis9 said:

The same keeper that’s conceded about 20 goals in the last month?  Not for me.

Aye, similar circumstances to that big fat lad who played in goal for hibs at Hampden and played a blinder. 

Form is temporary, class is permanent and there's a reason the boys backup to Wes Fotheringham. 

[kimosavi]

10 minutes ago, Alan_R said:

not for me.

if we are looking at  Rangers players id rather we renewed interest in O'halloran. dont think he will get a look in and he could be the pace out wide we need.

I'm on board with move for O'hallaran 

 

Would be a smart move for all parties 

 

He will be surplus to Gerrard

[Bazzas right boot]

Barry's mckay has been told he can leave forrest. 

Be a very good signing. 

 

A bit harsh, but if we start the season with Harry and Smith as our cm as is being discussed we are in for a hard season. 

 

O'halloharan is another one that would be decent , give us something we are missing. 

 

 

Be interesting over the summer. 

 

Prince, Adao, milnkovic away atm. 

 

Cowie- bench player

Ross- bench player 

Djoum- mainstay, but injuries? 

Harry- for me, rotation, bench player

Smith-full back 

Lee—signed as a 1st teamer

Imo we still need another 2 central midfielders that are better than what we have. 

 

Even out wide, the two we signed will be used in rotation. 

 

Probably need another 3 or 4 midfielders if we want at least 3rd.

[Nookie Bear]

Is O’Halloran a wide player?

[daveyhmfc]

In terms of a new goalkeeper, how about Ben Amos or Luke Steele?

[Eldar Hadzimehmedovic]

18 minutes ago, WeeChuck'sHeed said:

Barry's mckay has been told he can leave forrest. 

Be a very good signing. 

 

A bit harsh, but if we start the season with Harry and Smith as our cm as is being discussed we are in for a hard season. 

 

O'halloharan is another one that would be decent , give us something we are missing. 

 

 

Be interesting over the summer. 

 

Prince, Adao, milnkovic away atm. 

 

Cowie- bench player

Ross- bench player 

Djoum- mainstay, but injuries? 

Harry- for me, rotation, bench player

Smith-full back 

Lee—signed as a 1st teamer

Imo we still need another 2 central midfielders that are better than what we have. 

 

Even out wide, the two we signed will be used in rotation. 

 

Probably need another 3 or 4 midfielders if we want at least 3rd.

 

Totally agree.

 

Mackay and O'Halloran are exactly the types we should be targeting. 

[Nookie Bear]

18 minutes ago, WeeChuck'sHeed said:

Barry's mckay has been told he can leave forrest. 

Be a very good signing. 

 

A bit harsh, but if we start the season with Harry and Smith as our cm as is being discussed we are in for a hard season. 

 

O'halloharan is another one that would be decent , give us something we are missing. 

 

 

Be interesting over the summer. 

 

Prince, Adao, milnkovic away atm. 

 

Cowie- bench player

Ross- bench player 

Djoum- mainstay, but injuries? 

Harry- for me, rotation, bench player

Smith-full back 

Lee—signed as a 1st teamer

Imo we still need another 2 central midfielders that are better than what we have. 

 

Even out wide, the two we signed will be used in rotation. 

 

Probably need another 3 or 4 midfielders if we want at least 3rd.

 

Good assessment. We seem to be amassing numbers, but not quite adding to the quality (yet)

[Jamhammer]

On 15/05/2018 at 05:18, rudi must stay said:

 

Would always have been a gamble. We are not too bad in the midfield when Djoum returns, if Henderson progresses as hoped he's there too.

If we don’t strengthen in midfield we’ll be as bad or worse than this season

[kimosavi]

2 minutes ago, Jamhammer said:

If we don’t strengthen in midfield we’ll be as bad or worse than this season

Agreed we need at least 2 midfielders. Can you imagine how Many Lafferty would score if we had a decent supply from midfield 

 

Mackay or O'hallaran Would be great signings 

 

Think Mackay might head back to Ibrox 

 

Depends if it's what Gerrard wants and they can offer 5 times what we can 

 

You have to at least approach these type of players agents to test the water  

[Eldar Hadzimehmedovic]

I don't understand it. Michael Smith is just not very good. Nothing against the guy but he's really limited. Signed by Cathro as part of the supposed absolute shambles that caused our terrible season, and why Levein should get time to get it right I'm told, he's now being talked about as serious option for starting in CM. Bananas. Need to identify much, much better than that. 

[bistokid]

4 minutes ago, Eldar Hadzimehmedovic said:

I don't understand it. Michael Smith is just not very good. Nothing against the guy but he's really limited. Signed by Cathro as part of the supposed absolute shambles that caused our terrible season, and why Levein should get time to get it right I'm told, he's now being talked about as serious option for starting in CM. Bananas. Need to identify much, much better than that. 

If we start the season with Cowie, Callachan and Smith as serious options for midfield we may as well pack it in.

[Finlay James]

I heard From a decent source last night that we are in advanced talks with Charlie Adam.

 

I really hope it's true.

[Jambof3tornado]

2 minutes ago, Barack said:

He's just a poor man's Danny Swanson.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Too fat.......Next!

[kimosavi]

5 minutes ago, Finlay James said:

I heard From a decent source last night that we are in advanced talks with Charlie Adam.

 

I really hope it's true.

No thanks for me 

 

 

 

 

[BelgeJambo]

30 minutes ago, daveyhmfc said:

In terms of a new goalkeeper, how about Ben Amos or Luke Steele?

Think Luke Steele has been mentioned on here before 

Decent keeper

[Des Lynam]

53 minutes ago, WeeChuck'sHeed said:

Barry's mckay has been told he can leave forrest. 

Be a very good signing. 

 

A bit harsh, but if we start the season with Harry and Smith as our cm as is being discussed we are in for a hard season. 

 

O'halloharan is another one that would be decent , give us something we are missing. 

 

 

Be interesting over the summer. 

 

Prince, Adao, milnkovic away atm. 

 

Cowie- bench player

Ross- bench player 

Djoum- mainstay, but injuries? 

Harry- for me, rotation, bench player

Smith-full back 

Lee—signed as a 1st teamer

Imo we still need another 2 central midfielders that are better than what we have. 

 

Even out wide, the two we signed will be used in rotation. 

 

Probably need another 3 or 4 midfielders if we want at least 3rd.

 

O'halloran would be good. No way we could afford Barry Mckay's wages.