Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, HughJarsole said: Anyone heard anything about Cummings signing for us? Few hibs boys in the pub saying they’ve heard he’s coming to us? Just pure rumours like, just seeing if anyone else heard anything? Would say there's no chance of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJarsole Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: Would say there's no chance of that Hahaha had a feeling he was talking shite - told me his name was Leith from Leith ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 6 hours ago, Baxfee said: I think that’s what Ali Crawford would have brought. However our budget must be bursting at mo so I suppose we need to get rid of a few before adding again You think Ali Crawford's a tough tackling ball winner?? I know it's all subjective and that but bugger me, that's like saying Harry Maguire's a tricky winger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henroddy Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 cant see us signing yet another striker. Certainly not before we offload a few who wont be playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 10 hours ago, Henroddy said: cant see us signing yet another striker. Certainly not before we offload a few who wont be playing McLean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E3OBE Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Our squad generally looks pretty good. We have to be looking at some wingers though. Current squad looks solid enough but I think there is a big missing piece between midfield & our strikers which would ultimately lead to us being exactly the same as last year in that we will struggle to score enough goals and finish games off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 29 minutes ago, E3OBE said: Our squad generally looks pretty good. We have to be looking at some wingers though. Current squad looks solid enough but I think there is a big missing piece between midfield & our strikers which would ultimately lead to us being exactly the same as last year in that we will struggle to score enough goals and finish games off. Naismith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboj Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 13 hours ago, poultry said: He's from there isn't he ? Yeah, went to school in dingwall. Think his old man played for county too. Couple of mates are county fans and they've heard this rumour too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Nookie Bear said: McLean? Think MacLean will play a lot more than most people expect. Very consistent player who Levein rates highly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E3OBE Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 18 minutes ago, Jammy T said: Naismith? We had Naismith last year and still struggled to finish teams off. We need more than just Naismith to connect & create between midfield and our strikers. A lot more than just Naismith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnking123 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Think Olly Lee will help with going forward and even getting on the scoresheet himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E3OBE Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 5 minutes ago, johnking123 said: Think Olly Lee will help with going forward and even getting on the scoresheet himself. I think he will add goals and prove to be our best signing actually but if we have no proper width again this season we are asking for serious trouble. (By all accounts though - Levein seems to have that in mind) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Anyone any idea who our scouts were looking at during the Glenavon v Molde friendly in midweek? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Jambo Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 36 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Anyone any idea who our scouts were looking at during the Glenavon v Molde friendly in midweek? Ole Gunnar Solskjær? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 40 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Anyone any idea who our scouts were looking at during the Glenavon v Molde friendly in midweek? Erling Haaland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperstarSteve Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Mark Sykes would be my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperstarSteve Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 16 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: Erling Haaland Or this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 57 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Anyone any idea who our scouts were looking at during the Glenavon v Molde friendly in midweek? Not ITK but its someone called linde Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodenHertz Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Cruyff Turn said: Erling Haaland Man Utd were there to scout him and Juventus have reportedly had a bid of around 5million euros already rejected for him so I can almost certainly say we won't sign him. 58 minutes ago, Herbert said: Not ITK but its someone called linde Do you mean their goalie Andreas Linde? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 2 hours ago, neilnunb said: Anyone any idea who our scouts were looking at during the Glenavon v Molde friendly in midweek? whoever was the tallest most physical player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 26 minutes ago, WoodenHertz said: Man Utd were there to scout him and Juventus have reportedly had a bid of around 5million euros already rejected for him so I can almost certainly say we won't sign him. Do you mean their goalie Andreas Linde? Would fit the normal profile - capped at all youth levels for Sweden and 6ft 5in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodenHertz Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 8 minutes ago, tcjambo said: Would fit the normal profile - capped at all youth levels for Sweden and 6ft 5in Could be an interesting signing if true, he's also got a full cap to add to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Just now, WoodenHertz said: Could be an interesting signing if true, he's also got a full cap to add to that! Only 24 too. I would think he would be our first choice if coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 1 hour ago, WoodenHertz said: Man Utd were there to scout him and Juventus have reportedly had a bid of around 5million euros already rejected for him so I can almost certainly say we won't sign him. Do you mean their goalie Andreas Linde? Yes and that's all I can say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Noring was capped by Sweden at 21 yr old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874KRM Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 This thread has gone very quiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874KRM Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 No rumours flying about just now at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 17 minutes ago, 1874KRM said: No rumours flying about just now at all? That's your lot probably. Till Vanecek signs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocobeab Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 A while back on this or maybe another thread, one of the seemingly ITK types that frequent JKB suggested we were lining up quite a coup, who was potentially likely to sign around the start of August. I still hold out, likely fanciful, hope that this might come to fruition. With the LC registration debacle, ticket sales trailing Hubz and patchy form in games and friendlies thus far it’d be good to reignite the feelfood factor ahead of season starting proper. Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanjo15 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Get rid of some dross then hopefully sign actual proven quality towards the end of the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazajmbo Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I expect to see a few leaving before any more incomers, we are still working on the "bigger than naismith" deal i talked about. I did however say IF this did happen it's likely to go down to the wire. (I.e - end of window) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSK Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 1 minute ago, dazajmbo said: I expect to see a few leaving before any more incomers, we are still working on the "bigger than naismith" deal i talked about. I did however say IF this did happen it's likely to go down to the wire. (I.e - end of window) Might have missed clarification from yourself on this, but was Sean Clare the “bigger than Naismith” deal? Regardless of whether it was or was not, have you any update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 19 minutes ago, RDSK said: Might have missed clarification from yourself on this, but was Sean Clare the “bigger than Naismith” deal? Regardless of whether it was or was not, have you any update? No it wouldn't be Clare. Bigger, just from his wording Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874KRM Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 23 minutes ago, dazajmbo said: I expect to see a few leaving before any more incomers, we are still working on the "bigger than naismith" deal i talked about. I did however say IF this did happen it's likely to go down to the wire. (I.e - end of window) Any idea on who’s going? I’m guessing Callaghan is one? I seen he was playing in the reserves game vs tynie at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pox Doctor's Clerk Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Cowie, Callachan, Liam Smith and Zanatta all moving on would be probable together with offering Martin an incentive to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Jambo Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 1 hour ago, rudi must stay said: That's your lot probably. Till Vanecek signs I would have thought we will go back to Man U after their pre-season tour to at least enquire about the availability of Mitchell on loan, assuming he doesn't get sold in the meantime. That is effectively the process and timeline that was outlined back at the end of last season so no reason to assume it has changed. I'd expect a lot of movement of youth players out on loan, but probably not until mid/late August when it becomes clearer who is likely to get significant game time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 56 minutes ago, dazajmbo said: I expect to see a few leaving before any more incomers, we are still working on the "bigger than naismith" deal i talked about. I did however say IF this did happen it's likely to go down to the wire. (I.e - end of window) Good work Daz, same source as your Naismith exclusive? Sit back and wait for August 31st, not long now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874KRM Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 1 hour ago, dazajmbo said: I expect to see a few leaving before any more incomers, we are still working on the "bigger than naismith" deal i talked about. I did however say IF this did happen it's likely to go down to the wire. (I.e - end of window) I’m liking info daza, looking forward to seeing how it plays out. Any hints at position to send kickback into meltdown trying to guess who? Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSK Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 45 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: No it wouldn't be Clare. Bigger, just from his wording Would hope so. Only sought clarification because of something Daz said when the possibility of signing Clare was first discussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 1 minute ago, RDSK said: Would hope so. Only sought clarification because of something Daz said when the possibility of signing Clare was first discussed. Internationalist with plenty of caps IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 45 minutes ago, Pox Doctor's Clerk said: Cowie, Callachan, Liam Smith and Zanatta all moving on would be probable together with offering Martin an incentive to go Hopefully Liam Smith is staying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Need a big clear out, also not entirely convinced we have covered nearly all bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pox Doctor's Clerk Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 18 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: Need a big clear out, also not entirely convinced we have covered nearly all bases. Midfield looks varying shades of worrying. For Lee and Bozanic to be so ineffective against Raith was an eye opener I hope I'm wrong but I'll be amazed if both see out 2 years and 3 years respectively Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pox Doctor's Clerk Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 38 minutes ago, Yoda said: Hopefully Liam Smith is staying. To play where and instead of who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 10 minutes ago, Pox Doctor's Clerk said: To play where and instead of who? People are clamouring for a 4 at the back and if that happens I suspect CL will want a strong DM in front of them. Options would be 1 of Souttar/ Haring moving forward (probably the latter) or L Smith at RB with his namesake as DM. That said I cannot see him moving from 3 at the back any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocobeab Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 2 hours ago, dazajmbo said: I expect to see a few leaving before any more incomers, we are still working on the "bigger than naismith" deal i talked about. I did however say IF this did happen it's likely to go down to the wire. (I.e - end of window) Thanks. I’m trying to keep my expectations in check, all the while holding out hope that this could and I stress could be quite exciting. As others have said, appreciate your contribution in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pox Doctor's Clerk Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 20 minutes ago, JamboAl said: People are clamouring for a 4 at the back and if that happens I suspect CL will want a strong DM in front of them. Options would be 1 of Souttar/ Haring moving forward (probably the latter) or L Smith at RB with his namesake as DM. That said I cannot see him moving from 3 at the back any time soon. Hopefully he does as 3 at the back doesn't work for us and we haven't got personnel to implement it effectively Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Pox Doctor's Clerk said: Midfield looks varying shades of worrying. For Lee and Bozanic to be so ineffective against Raith was an eye opener I hope I'm wrong but I'll be amazed if both see out 2 years and 3 years respectively The pitch was pretty shit tbf and they may take a few games to get used to the physicality & pace of things, but they looked a bit lost. I'm pretty positive both will be good players for us in the long term but aren't perhaps the type of players you'd want alongside you in the trenches. Central midfield wouldn't be my biggest concern at the moment personally, we've got guys we know who can step up if others can't do the business. Maybe lacking a ball winner though. Wingbacks on both sides, no replacement yet for Demitri, no one on the right side who can play that role. The only two right sided players who can both attack, defend,have pace and are comfortable on the ball are long term injuries and only 19/20 years old. Playing Berra on the left on the 3 when he's not and never has been a ball playing centerhalf, perhaps moving Haring to the left solves this but he's not a naturally left sided player. No replacement for Milinkovic. I'd be bursting a guy to bring in vanecek now. Can't afford for Lafferty to down tools this year. Still toiling in those positions for me. Edited July 24, 2018 by Cruyff Turn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pox Doctor's Clerk Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 9 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: The pitch was pretty shit tbf and they may take a few games to get used to the physicality & pace of things, but they looked a bit lost. I'm pretty positive both will be good players for us in the long term but aren't perhaps the type of players you'd want alongside you in the trenches. Central midfield wouldn't be my biggest concern at the moment personally, we've got guys we know who can step up if others can't do the business. Maybe lacking a ball winner though. Wingbacks on both sides, no replacement yet for Demitri, no one on the right side who can play that role. The only two right sided players who can both attack, defend,have pace and are comfortable on the ball are long term injuries and only 19/20 years old. Playing Berra on the left on the 3 when he's not and never has been a ball playing centerhalf, perhaps moving Haring to the left solves this but he's not a naturally left sided player. No replacement for Milinkovic. I'd be bursting a guy to bring in vanecek now. Can't afford for Lafferty to down tools this year. Still toiling in those positions for me. Could not agree more re Berra. Not and never has or will be his game and not playing to his strengths. I know he approached CL on more than one occasion last season about the tactical approach It's concerning that we have added huge numbers yet appear possibly weaker in first 11 terms than last season when we were almost 20 points off top 4. We needed quality to bridge that gap and I'm not sure we have done that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar PHM Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 5 minutes ago, Pox Doctor's Clerk said: Could not agree more re Berra. Not and never has or will be his game and not playing to his strengths. I know he approached CL on more than one occasion last season about the tactical approach It's concerning that we have added huge numbers yet appear possibly weaker in first 11 terms than last season when we were almost 20 points off top 4. We needed quality to bridge that gap and I'm not sure we have done that We'll just need to wait another half dozen games and especially the first few league games to see where we really are for quality. Ive got the same fears but we need to give it a chance to settle and find the best blended starting 11. Ive a feeling he may ditch the 3-5-2 as the default and go back to something like 4-2-3-1 and variations that start with a back 4. Its clear by now surely that its not really suiting us to play that system. I do think we're not finished in the transfer market and we'll see at least 2 more in (quality hopefully) and at least half a dozen fringe players out, either released or on loan, and maybe one or two who aren't fringe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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