stranraer-jambo Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 24 minutes ago, Jammy T said: If we had got him as a swap for Hamilton nobody would have moaned This is basically a delayed swap with Hamilton Why moan? .....or perhaps we have not received all of the Hamilton fee yet and have come to a new agreement over this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternRossco Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Whilst my brother was at Dundee he said that along with Ryan Fraser, Craig Wighton was the best player he's been on a pitch with. Makes you wonder if he's just not flourishing due to the team's circumstances- namely being god ****ing awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Corner Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Mauricio Pinilla said: Yes He's been around, and highly rated, for ages. It's weird that anyone who even loosely follows Scottish football hasn't heard of him. Aye, if you say so. Has he even been getting a game for the mighty Dundee that are doing so well at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 25 minutes ago, Clark Griswold said: Could be a decent prospect, time will tell I guess, IF he signs. Were we not in the market for a Dundee striker last year? Same guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Internet Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Just now, Top Corner said: Aye, if you say so. Has he even been getting a game for the mighty Dundee that are doing so well at the moment? No because he's recovering from a bad injury. Was first choice at 18/19 before that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Corner Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Mauricio Pinilla said: No because he's recovering from a bad injury. Was first choice at 18/19 before that. So why are we paying a 6 figure sum for someone that's had a bad injury? How do we know he's not lost his pace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Internet Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 5 minutes ago, Top Corner said: So why are we paying a 6 figure sum for someone that's had a bad injury? How do we know he's not lost his pace? I'm guessing because someone at the club has run the rule over him and rates him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthomas Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 14 minutes ago, Hampden Demolition said: Decent potential but isn’t going to get us enough goals between now and January when Vanecek comes in. Would be underwhelmed with our options in attack if this is what we have after Friday. Delighted with our progress in other areas! Don't think for a second his signing has anything to do with Vanacek . Very similar to the signing of Souttar . Young , talented Scottish player whose career has stagnated . Bring him in and develop him , same as Souttar . That seemed to work . DU fans , I know a few , didn't want Souttar anywhere near their team . Don't think it was Levein who tried to sign Wighton for DU but he has known about him for a long time . Wighton , Souttar and Gauld are all graduates of Cathro academy . Levein showing his foresight again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Corner Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Mauricio Pinilla said: I'm guessing because someone at the club has run the rule over him and rates him. Neil McCann prefers a 38 year old Kenny Miller apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighTimes Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 11 hours ago, WeeChuck'sHeed said: Had to google him. No idea about him, can't remember him in the games Iv'e seen Dundee play, although he missed most of last season with a dull one- cruciate ligament. Young lad tho, and represented Scotland at yooof leavels a fair bit. Lightweight but very skilful player - described to me by a Dee fan as falling somewhere between David Templeton and Ryan Gauld in terms of ability.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 11 minutes ago, Top Corner said: So why are we paying a 6 figure sum for someone that's had a bad injury? How do we know he's not lost his pace? Subject to a medical presumably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsalldothebeattie Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Top Corner said: Neil McCann prefers a 38 year old Kenny Miller apparently. Exactly and from what I’ve seen since this was announced Dee fans not happy at losing Wighton for Miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Top Corner said: Neil McCann prefers a 38 year old Kenny Miller apparently. TBF he offers a bit more in the short term and Dundee badly need that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marooned Abroad Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Sadly we live in a world of instant judgement via social media. Let’s wait and see him in a maroon jersey for a decent spell before rushing to judgement, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejtee Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 He is a friend of my stepson and I have watched him a few times and thought he had decent ability but not an out and out striker. I thought he was quite a clever player and will, along with most of us, give him a decent chance to do well and won't be surprised if he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Corner Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Marooned Abroad said: Sadly we live in a world of instant judgement via social media. Let’s wait and see him in a maroon jersey for a decent spell before rushing to judgement, eh? What do you suggest we talk about then? What you having for dinner the night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marooned Abroad Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 14 minutes ago, Top Corner said: So why are we paying a 6 figure sum for someone that's had a bad injury? How do we know he's not lost his pace? How do you know he has?. Please read my last post and back off until you’ve seen him play. Aaaaaaargh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambopilms Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Possibly long term replacement for Naismith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Corner Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Just now, Marooned Abroad said: How do you know he has?. Please read my last post and back off until you’ve seen him play. Aaaaaaargh! I don't know that he has. I'm looking for people to tell me that he hasn't! It's the 6 figure sum that worries me here. The boy has apparently been injured for a year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewie Griffin Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Not read the whole thread but had a look on the Dundee fans forum and they all seem gutted that they are losing him . Seems to be the case that they all think he has bags of talent/ potential just that Neil McCann isn’t getting it out of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Internet Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, Top Corner said: Neil McCann prefers a 38 year old Kenny Miller apparently. So would I if this season was going to be a battle against relegation. But it's not for us so we can afford to bring in the younger option. Our entire season doesn't hinge on this signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejtee Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Top Corner said: What do you suggest we talk about then? What you having for dinner the night? No point as you would just tell him it was going to be shite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie1980 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, deejtee said: He is a friend of my stepson and I have watched him a few times and thought he had decent ability but not an out and out striker. I thought he was quite a clever player and will, along with most of us, give him a decent chance to do well and won't be surprised if he does. His then teammate at Dundee, Gavin Rae said Wighton's playing style reminds him of Aaron Ramsey, who Rae played alongside in his time at Cardiff City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Corner Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Just now, deejtee said: No point as you would just tell him it was going to be shite? Ha, Probably is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4marsbars Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 When did Craig Levein ever spot, sign and develop talented Scottish players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marooned Abroad Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 O 1 minute ago, Top Corner said: I don't know that he has. I'm looking for people to tell me that he hasn't! It's the 6 figure sum that worries me here. The boy has apparently been injured for a year! Ok. I get your point TP, but let me just finish my cornflakes in peace without having your opinion rammed down my throat again and again and again. We disagree. OK? Shall we just wait and see now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, jambopilms said: 'Possibly long term replacement for Naismith That may indeed be the case. CL hasn'just been planning for tomorrow - he takes a longer term view. Edited August 29, 2018 by JamboAl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Corner Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Marooned Abroad said: O Ok. I get your point TP, but let me just finish my cornflakes in peace without having your opinion rammed down my throat again and again and again. We disagree. OK? Shall we just wait and see now? Those cornflakes are shite mate. Should of got a bacon roll lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 25 minutes ago, Top Corner said: Neil McCann prefers a 38 year old Kenny Miller apparently. Maybe why he will be sacked shortly Football isn't quite that black and white though. McCann I reckon is looking for leaders on the pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Top Corner said: Never heard of him. Serious knee injury 6 figure sum Spot the odd one out lol You’ve never heard of a player we were close to signing twice before? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Wonder if Dundee are in Soapy bubble again, as someone suggested earlier? What happened with their plans to build a new stadium? Is that still on the cards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i wish jj was my dad Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 32 minutes ago, Top Corner said: Neil McCann prefers a 38 year old Kenny Miller apparently. Interesting contrast between the two managers... the contrasting league positions are also interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 33 minutes ago, Top Corner said: I don't know that he has. I'm looking for people to tell me that he hasn't! It's the 6 figure sum that worries me here. The boy has apparently been injured for a year! Injured for a year, like Soutar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampden Demolition Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 45 minutes ago, johnthomas said: Don't think for a second his signing has anything to do with Vanacek . Very similar to the signing of Souttar . Young , talented Scottish player whose career has stagnated . Bring him in and develop him , same as Souttar . That seemed to work . DU fans , I know a few , didn't want Souttar anywhere near their team . Don't think it was Levein who tried to sign Wighton for DU but he has known about him for a long time . Wighton , Souttar and Gauld are all graduates of Cathro academy . Levein showing his foresight again Not against the signing at all mate as I agree that he is a decent young player with potential to develop. Just hope we get another more experienced striker (if not Vanecek) before the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 10 hours ago, Hungry hippo said: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hearts-look-raid-dundee-80k-7265919 I see we tried to sign him at the same time as Souttar. He must be dying to come to us when he sees Souttar going from uniteds bench to the Scotland squad in that time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgie rd eh11 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 43 minutes ago, Top Corner said: I don't know that he has. I'm looking for people to tell me that he hasn't! It's the 6 figure sum that worries me here. The boy has apparently been injured for a year! How do you know we're paying a six figure sum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsalldothebeattie Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, Smithee said: I see we tried to sign him at the same time as Souttar. He must be dying to come to us when he sees Souttar going from uniteds bench to the Scotland squad in that time Absolutely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Corner Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, gorgie rd eh11 said: How do you know we're paying a six figure sum? Obviously nobody outside of Hearts and Dundee will know for sure. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/3130292/hearts-craig-wighton-dundee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloustonHMFC Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 From what I know of him, he has bags of potential and has been set back by an injury and also wasted development in the hands of Hartley and Mccann. I remember folk saying Souttar wasn't good enough to make it at Hearts. I'm confident that if the club think they can bring him on to a game over a few seasons then they will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Are people on here honestly writing off a 21 year old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsalldothebeattie Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Just now, Salad Fingers said: Are people on here honestly writing off a 21 year old? Yes. What did you honestly expect on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgie rd eh11 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 15 minutes ago, Top Corner said: Obviously nobody outside of Hearts and Dundee will know for sure. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/3130292/hearts-craig-wighton-dundee So you're worried about a player you know little about coming for a sum you don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonnicky63 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 12 hours ago, Vlad the impaler said: Apparently we’re trying to buy him,according to the sun! well if it's in the sun it must be true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Corner Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 1 minute ago, gorgie rd eh11 said: So you're worried about a player you know little about coming for a sum you don't know. Nah, I think it's a shrewd bit of business. His goal scoring record speaks for itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Jarman Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I have no objections to this for the right price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsalldothebeattie Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 1 minute ago, maroonnicky63 said: well if it's in the sun it must be true? To be fair the sun are usually pretty bang on with who we are signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marooned Abroad Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Top Corner said: Those cornflakes are shite mate. Should of got a bacon roll lol Oh dear. I rest my case TC. Back in your pram. There’s a good boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Turkishcap said: After all the high of DM coming back why do some people on here allow themselves to plummet down due to a guy most ain't heard of. Sure the club see something in him. Don't know how some people on here can say they have never heard of Wighton. Hearts were trying to sign him either last year or the year before. It was discussed in depth on at least one thread on JKB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 It says more about folk that they don't know who Wighton is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
favouriteplayer Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 From what i know Wighton is a player who can play anywhere along the front 3, we don't really have any players that could do this (Naismith maybe, but he will play deeper this season). Wighton, Morrison, Mulraney and Mitchell means we have some serious pace out wide, perfect for picking up points away from home when previous years we would have crumbled. We have a seriously strong squad now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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