Jumper Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 45 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Not a clue how we got him. But if you don't ask you don't get I guess. Potential to be a great signing Was he a free? I'm not sure I can't see anything about a transfer fee. Or have I missed it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jumper said: Was he a free? I'm not sure I can't see anything about a transfer fee. Or have I missed it? He was unattached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53728356 BBC saying Hickey was left excited by Bayern after his visit to them. That he will most likely go to Bayern II but could train regularly with the first team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 minute ago, GinRummy said: He was unattached. Thanks. I missed that somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) Possible 22 man squad? GK Gordon, New GK RB M. Smith, Brandon LB Garuccio, White CB Souttar, Halkett, Berra, Hamilton CM Haring, Lee, Irving, Akhmatov WG Roberts, Walker, Moore, Frear FW Boyce, Naismith, Uche, Wighton Transfers Out: Doyle, Zlamal, Damour, Washington Loans Out: Cochrane, C. Smith, McDonald, Henderson Edited August 10, 2020 by Cruyff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Heartsofgold said: Really? I heard the Stone was getting a bump up as soon as we moved on Zlamal ans/or Doyle. Craig Gordon said that Stone is injured and will be a few weeks before he expected to be able to pass on tips and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperstarSteve Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Possible 22 man squad? GK Gordon, New GK RB M. Smith, Brandon LB Garuccio, White CB Souttar, Halkett, Berra, Hamilton CM Haring, Lee, Irving, Akhmatov WG Roberts, Walker, Moore, Frear FW Boyce, Naismith, Uche, Wighton Transfers Out: Doyle, Zlamal, Damour Loans Out: Cochrane, C. Smith, McDonald, Henderson Add Washington to Charlton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 minute ago, SuperstarSteve said: Add Washington to Charlton 👍 Forgot about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveins Battalion Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Possible 22 man squad? GK Gordon, New GK RB M. Smith, Brandon LB Garuccio, White CB Souttar, Halkett, Berra, Hamilton CM Haring, Lee, Irving, Akhmatov WG Roberts, Walker, Moore, Frear FW Boyce, Naismith, Uche, Wighton Transfers Out: Doyle, Zlamal, Damour Loans Out: Cochrane, C. Smith, McDonald, Henderson Think we'll replace Uche and Wighton,and if Hickey leaves we will sign a new LB. Also we will sign a quality CM,the boy Ahkmatov may sign but more of a punt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxfee Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Is Washington defo leaving? One of the rags said terms agreed but fee not. Just seems to have dragged on a bit. Definitely want some money for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC01 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Jamboj1 said: Can’t give name but he’s Scottish nothing of much excitement will just be a much cheaper back up Anything other than Doyle and Zlamal is exciting. I'll be over the moon when they leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Just now, Leveins Battalion said: Think we'll replace Uche and Wighton,and if Hickey leaves we will sign a new LB. Also we will sign a quality CM,the boy Ahkmatov may sign but more of a punt. I'd probably agree with that. Still a lot of business to do I think. If we're looking at another LB, I'd suspect either White or Garuccio will go. Also question marks around M. Smith and Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Baxfee said: Is Washington defo leaving? One of the rags said terms agreed but fee not. Just seems to have dragged on a bit. Definitely want some money for him Think he was def off to Charlton, then their takeover collapsed. If Charlton are interested, I'm sure there will be other clubs interested too. He'll definitely go this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Heartsofgold said: Really? I heard the Stone was getting a bump up as soon as we moved on Zlamal ans/or Doyle. Thats encouraging. Its important that we try and open pathways into the first team for our youngsters. I'm concerned we're going to go for short term fixes which are then fixed by more short termism. Youth development is tricky, but if we stick with it and keep investing in it - bringing the right coaches in etc. we'll be in a really good place a few years from now. I want us to be competing at the top end of the table with a squad of mostly academy graduates. But, its a marathon not a sprint so continued progress on the youth front is welcome news. At our level, youth development gives us access to players we'd otherwise not be able to afford, with the trade off being that physically and in terms of experience they are lacking, but in the case of Hickey its very much down to the individual. The level of maturity Hickey has shown on the field has been incredible. I think outwith his silly red against Aberdeen he's been as solid as a seasoned professional. The youngsters have the potential to be lightyears ahead of what we could otherwise afford in the form of an experienced pro. It seems the smart way to go, rather than try and hunt for guys like Amankwaa in the hope you're finally the club where it all clicks. Encouraging news with Stone. I hope if we're having a good campaign Robbie gives Stone a game or two. Could do wonders for his confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojambo Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Batistuta87 said: Ryan Scully Ross Stewart Jack Ruddy All free agents, would take either one of them. Jamie McDonald? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, jimbojambo said: Jamie McDonald? Signed for Raith Rovers 3 weeks ago. Edited August 10, 2020 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroonjam Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 11 minutes ago, Cruyff said: I'd probably agree with that. Still a lot of business to do I think. If we're looking at another LB, I'd suspect either White or Garuccio will go. Also question marks around M. Smith and Lee I would like garuccio to stay. I liked his style, needs to be sharper defensively but solid goigg forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyespana Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 6 hours ago, kingantti1874 said: nice finish He looks one footed lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Sanchez Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Aidy White is probably the better player but can he last a season without injury? He done alright last season when he was eventually fit, other than a couple of burst noses. Garrucio had the one bad injury...I would probably get rid of the highest earner tbh. What's the thoughts on Leo Watson's capability as backup? And it would be good to see an end to the injury experiments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 8 hours ago, indianajones said: As much as it would be hilarious to do Celtic out of money, we should not exploit this unless it's been exploited successfully before. Sell on fees are contractual agreements. Don't fancy another trip to the courts so soon after being shafted. Celtic are in the papers about a loan-to-buy deal for a West Ham player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 2 hours ago, Alan_R said: Morrison. didnt rate him but at the same time thought he could maybe do well next season at the lower level. all the best to him, just didnt quite cut it. Just another winger whose final ball was garbage. Dunno how wingers that cannot cross or shoot ever make it past youth football TBH... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Jamboscanbevicius said: I remember watching Robbie's rebuild for our last Championship stint and thinking that it looked logical, strategic, and well thought out to improve us and add experience in key areas. So far this looks along similar lines, immediately addressing GK and a powerful winger with SPFL experience. Good points. Neilson seems to take a joined up approach to signings, where latterly under Levein it seemed very scattergun ultimately leaving us short on quality wide and in midfield and with too many strikers and goalies. After the Championship it became a bit more scattergun as we went for projects and signed some players often just because they "became available" not necessarily because we needed them. Neilson might be one of these managers, like Levein and JJ, who is better at working with a tight budget and to a focused signing strategy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 37 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Possible 22 man squad? GK Gordon, New GK RB M. Smith, Brandon LB Garuccio, White CB Souttar, Halkett, Berra, Hamilton CM Haring, Lee, Irving, Akhmatov WG Roberts, Walker, Moore, Frear FW Boyce, Naismith, Uche, Wighton Transfers Out: Doyle, Zlamal, Damour, Washington Loans Out: Cochrane, C. Smith, McDonald, Henderson Immediately starting to look more balanced with a good spine (if that spine stays fit). I wouldn't loan out those 4 young players though. This is the perfect time to try to get them to kick on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 20 minutes ago, jimbojambo said: Jamie McDonald? Signed for some team in Kirkcaldy Fife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambopilms Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 I would like to see a DM come in as I can't see Haring playing much if at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Ramsay Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Is this Akhmatov guy actually on trial or is it just JKB ITK pish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 I’m liking RNs signings and how he’s going about it. Levein was like he was operating the lottery draw. regarding Morrison I’m a bit sad because he was exciting at times but just so inconsistent. Not alone in that department though. I’d think he was a bit above Falkirk though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 10 minutes ago, ToqueJambo said: Immediately starting to look more balanced with a good spine (if that spine stays fit). I wouldn't loan out those 4 young players though. This is the perfect time to try to get them to kick on. No point in them staying here if they aren't going to play 🤷 25 minutes ago, Maroonjam said: I would like garuccio to stay. I liked his style, needs to be sharper defensively but solid goigg forward. Yeah, he's decent. 1 minute ago, Gordon Ramsay said: Is this Akhmatov guy actually on trial or is it just JKB ITK pish? Defo in Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gov Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, Gordon Ramsay said: Is this Akhmatov guy actually on trial or is it just JKB ITK pish? He posted on Instagram yesterday and he was in Edinburgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Just now, 1971fozzy said: I’m liking RNs signings and how he’s going about it. Levein was like he was operating the lottery draw. regarding Morrison I’m a bit sad because he was exciting at times but just so inconsistent. Not alone in that department though. I’d think he was a bit above Falkirk though I think most of us would have been quite impressed with the lad when he first got a run but like many others just couldn’t find any consistency Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, jambopilms said: I would like to see a DM come in as I can't see Haring playing much if at all. If not, Damour is supposed to be a DM (I know, I know but I don't see how we can sign another without letting him go) and Halkett could also play there, Smith too. If there are concerns around Chris Hamilton's height, maybe he could play DM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 52 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Possible 22 man squad? GK Gordon, New GK RB M. Smith, Brandon LB Garuccio, White CB Souttar, Halkett, Berra, Hamilton CM Haring, Lee, Irving, Akhmatov WG Roberts, Walker, Moore, Frear FW Boyce, Naismith, Uche, Wighton Transfers Out: Doyle, Zlamal, Damour, Washington Loans Out: Cochrane, C. Smith, McDonald, Henderson I'd keep those loanees. 4 XMs isn't a lot, really, especially if we play with 3 in there sometimes. I think/hope CSmith has a breakout season. I think McD has something to offer too. Cochrane and Henderson I'm not sure. Normal season you'd say loan til Jan but that seems pointless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, TheBigO said: I'd keep those loanees. 4 XMs isn't a lot, really, especially if we play with 3 in there sometimes. I think/hope CSmith has a breakout season. I think McD has something to offer too. Cochrane and Henderson I'm not sure. Normal season you'd say loan til Jan but that seems pointless It’s tricky. Some of the young guys clearly need to be playing regular football. Some will get games time and some not so much. First priority is making sure we have enough players though so better to err on the safe side I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, TheBigO said: I'd keep those loanees. 4 XMs isn't a lot, really, especially if we play with 3 in there sometimes. I think/hope CSmith has a breakout season. I think McD has something to offer too. Cochrane and Henderson I'm not sure. Normal season you'd say loan til Jan but that seems pointless Yeah, i think it depends on whether we play 3 or 2 man Central mid and who's still to leave and come in. I agree that it would be better for us and them if we could find a space for them but f not, they have to play 30 games a season seeing they are all approaching first team age. I'm sure Robbie has it all planned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Just now, GinRummy said: It’s tricky. Some of the young guys clearly need to be playing regular football. Some will get games time and some not so much. First priority is making sure we have enough players though so better to err on the safe side I suppose. Yeah. It is a reduced season. We should send all our laddies to Inverness, make sure they finish 2nd. I'd imagine if any are loaned out, they would go to Championship clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, TheBigO said: I'd keep those loanees. 4 XMs isn't a lot, really, especially if we play with 3 in there sometimes. I think/hope CSmith has a breakout season. I think McD has something to offer too. Cochrane and Henderson I'm not sure. Normal season you'd say loan til Jan but that seems pointless Nowadays Naismith plays more in midfield than as an out and out forward. If Washington leaves we need another forward. Hopefully Wighton will prove the doubters wrong but either way I hope we are looking at young strking propects as back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 I actually dont think we will sign this akhmatov guy, if we do i dont think it will be with the expectation of first team (if he does well bonus) Do we not have some link up with the US now. Seems to remeber some youth teams competing at riccarton and reading about something around time we signed kevin silva?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gov Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Alan_R said: I actually dont think we will sign this akhmatov guy, if we do i dont think it will be with the expectation of first team (if he does well bonus) Do we not have some link up with the US now. Seems to remeber some youth teams competing at riccarton and reading about something around time we signed kevin silva?? This boy thats over the now is 24 I think so would be 1st team squad. Whether he is good or not🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James1874f Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 On 06/08/2020 at 20:40, Agentjambo said: Robbie tell you? Looks like it 👀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, gov said: This boy thats over the now is 24 I think so would be 1st team squad. Whether he is good or not🤷♂️ So was kevin silva in his 20s from usa college leagues. Is it not maybe more about keeping up good relations and if they turn out half decent its a bonus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveins Battalion Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 I would genuinely punt Uche and Wighton and sign Hemmings and .........Jason Cummings. Noise up Dundee and Hibs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Leveins Battalion said: What you thinking? 1 of Doyle/Zlamal or BOTH? White or Garrucio? Hickey (Seems inevitable) Damour Henderson Moore on Loan? Wighton Washington Uche? I'm delighted with who has been shippped out so far,the fact that i never have to watch Perreira and Avdijaj in a Hearts strip again makes me moist. I think you’ve got it covered with that list, Henderson and Moore really need to make an impression in this league or what’s the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, Alan_R said: I actually dont think we will sign this akhmatov guy, if we do i dont think it will be with the expectation of first team (if he does well bonus) Do we not have some link up with the US now. Seems to remeber some youth teams competing at riccarton and reading about something around time we signed kevin silva?? I really wouldn’t hold my breath waiting on finding any good players from over there, GKs maybe as they’re more used to using their hands than feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Sanchez Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 You would think with the way the world is just now that we'd be pretty serious about signing Akhmatov. He might turn out to be garbage on his trial but I don't think it's just to keep relations going. What's the latest with that Scandinavian winger that Robbie fancied at Utd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 11 minutes ago, tcjambo said: Nowadays Naismith plays more in midfield than as an out and out forward. If Washington leaves we need another forward. Hopefully Wighton will prove the doubters wrong but either way I hope we are looking at young strking propects as back up. I'd change that personally. Naismith is at his best up top imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batistuta87 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 18 minutes ago, Alan_R said: So was kevin silva in his 20s from usa college leagues. Is it not maybe more about keeping up good relations and if they turn out half decent its a bonus? Silva was 19 when we signed him. I belive he was still studying at HW Uni while he was here but his footballing development obviously didn't go as planned and he's moved to Toronto, now 22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleJambo Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Cruyff said: Think he was def off to Charlton, then their takeover collapsed. If Charlton are interested, I'm sure there will be other clubs interested too. He'll definitely go this summer. I thought Charlton had a transfer embargo imposed when the takeover collapsed (or before). Not sure if that is still the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroonjam Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 32 minutes ago, TheBigO said: I'd change that personally. Naismith is at his best up top imo Totally agree. He was immense as a #9 against his when we had injuries. Any other game he was just meh when played deeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 35 minutes ago, Rick Sanchez said: You would think with the way the world is just now that we'd be pretty serious about signing Akhmatov. He might turn out to be garbage on his trial but I don't think it's just to keep relations going. What's the latest with that Scandinavian winger that Robbie fancied at Utd? Niskanen. Looked decent but seeing we've signed Roberts, it seems unlikely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 35 minutes ago, TheBigO said: I'd change that personally. Naismith is at his best up top imo Naismith and Boyce up front is how it has to be imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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