Cruyff Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 1 hour ago, OTT said: Tin hat on. If we want European experience, what about Bitton. Released from Celtic and unlike Davis is only 30. If Haring leaves and a deal can be done… cover at CB too. Bitton would be a good signing but too rich for our blood. He'd get 10k a week back in his homeland. That's the standard though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 4 hours ago, LarrysRightFoot said: They’ve known who they want since January Good, hopefully they can sign them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 8 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said: I know. Its worse than the rumour i tried to start the other day. what rumour was that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 41 minutes ago, jamboinglasgow said: what rumour was that? I just plucked a semi random name out of the ethers to see if it would gain some traction. Can't even remember the name, to be honest. I was getting fed up of just reading about Shankland and Forrest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 3 hours ago, Bazzas right boot said: If Rangers are shedding some players Jack is one I would go for, like Rogic has plenty to offer despite being a bit older. Likely out of our reach tho and Jack seems to be still in their plans, although that could change over the summer. Folk need to stop thinking we won't sign any older players or that all older players will end up like Whelan as well. Takes all kind of players, currently our best player is also the oldest. Man o man, not that f'n old. We going to try to vacuum up every glesgie cast off? I'll be hoping for a lot more originality than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 I would love to keep Simms for another season. I don't see him making it in the Premier League. He's perfect for up here though. Wins every header and scores goals. But he is too slow for the EPL and actually on the slow side for up here. It was very obvious in the final against Rangers because their players had him for pace every time he tried to carry the ball into the box. This summer I'd like to see him really work on his pace and fitness if he was to be staying. If he had another yard he'd tear this league apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi5kaceldream1ng Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I'd like to see us go in for regan charles Cook from Ross County. It irritates me that clubs like Ross County can find gems like him from foreign markets and we no longer are able to. Get in those foreign markets savage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agentjambo Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 8 minutes ago, Rudi5kaceldream1ng said: I'd like to see us go in for regan charles Cook from Ross County. It irritates me that clubs like Ross County can find gems like him from foreign markets and we no longer are able to. Get in those foreign markets savage. He came from England…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB-14 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 48 minutes ago, Rudi5kaceldream1ng said: I'd like to see us go in for regan charles Cook from Ross County. It irritates me that clubs like Ross County can find gems like him from foreign markets and we no longer are able to. Get in those foreign markets savage. We’ve signed players from the A-League and were linked heavily with a Japanese player. Charles-Cook was also signed from England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 6 hours ago, Bauld said: I would love to keep Simms for another season. I don't see him making it in the Premier League. He's perfect for up here though. Wins every header and scores goals. But he is too slow for the EPL and actually on the slow side for up here. It was very obvious in the final against Rangers because their players had him for pace every time he tried to carry the ball into the box. This summer I'd like to see him really work on his pace and fitness if he was to be staying. If he had another yard he'd tear this league apart. I dont think Simms is slow at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton51 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Simms or cochrane could be back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, J.T.F.Robertson said: Man o man, not that f'n old. We going to try to vacuum up every glesgie cast off? I'll be hoping for a lot more originality than that. They generally have the best players so to ignore them would be stupid. Some of our better players have been of cast offs. Jc, MacPherson, Halkett, Hickey, McKay have all came from them. Even Gordon! If available we should be in. Rogic ( although not happening) is hardly a cast off, Johnstone is a guy needing more 1st team football and forest is a international winger along with Jack who is one of Scotlands better players. If available we should definitely be sniffing around them. Unfortunately, the reality is we probably aren't of interest to these types and can't afford them. Edited May 23, 2022 by Bazzas right boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 18 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said: I dont think Simms is slow at all. Me neither, his first touch in particular with his back to goal is his issue. Can be honking. Tbf, he's maybe not got the best acceleration, but once going he's not slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 10 hours ago, gregzy2k7 said: Yep would take Jack in a heartbeat, I think they will hold onto him though, that's the standard of player that we should be looking at though, we also need players to improve the quality of our squad, we need guys who can come off that bench and make an impact and change and win games for us, that was the difference yesterday Rangers brought on Jack and Wright and they both scored and won them the game, we brought on Gino and GMS who contributed nothing, it's difficult when we don't have nearly as much money as the OF, I totally get that but surely there are players, who are top players and at smaller clubs who would jump at the chance to come to us even if it is as a squad player to challenge for a first team spot, especially with our European games next season, guys like Charles Cook, Ronan etc would be good additions imo. Agreed. I'm still hoping for a nonsense signing like Wilshiere, he's been playing in Denmark since January out of contract and on £5k a week. Rogic as well. Jack, Wilshiere and Rogic 😂😂😂😂😂 in the middle for us with Devlin as back up and Benni to give us 4 quality options. I'll put the glue down now. On a more serious note Johnstone is someone who is Likley more within our reach, even possibly A Forest if his bums out the window and he wants to stay in Scotland.... Maybe team up with his brother. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) Can we stop the James Forrest shite please https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/james-forrest-pens-new-celtic-26950011.amp Edited May 23, 2022 by Sooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 10 hours ago, OTT said: Tin hat on. If we want European experience, what about Bitton. Released from Celtic and unlike Davis is only 30. If Haring leaves and a deal can be done… cover at CB too. Get Bitton and Rogic in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, Sooks said: Can we stop the James Forrest shite please https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/james-forrest-pens-new-celtic-26950011.amp Depends if he ends up 4th/5th choice and can leave. Unlikely for various reasons but things change. I don't think he'll be in the Ozies managers long term plans, my Celtic mates think his time is up as well. You are correct - Long shot and unlikely tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Just now, Bazzas right boot said: Depends if he ends up 4th/5th choice and can leave. Unlikely for various reasons but things change. I don't think he'll be in the Ozies managers long term plans, my Celtic mates think his time is up as well. You are correct - Long shot and unlikely tho. Thought it was a very weird contract to dish out. Remember that posting on here he’d be a player worth looking at and literally the next day they’ve given him a new contract 😂 Celtic fans weren’t too impressed and it doesn’t look like he’s in their managers plans so beyond that making sure he doesn’t leave on a free, I can’t think of why they’ve extended his deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton51 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 28 minutes ago, Sooks said: Can we stop the James Forrest shite please https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/james-forrest-pens-new-celtic-26950011.amp Alan Forrest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Just now, Newton51 said: Alan Forrest No some people were suggesting we could sign James Forrest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 46 minutes ago, Bazzas right boot said: Me neither, his first touch in particular with his back to goal is his issue. Can be honking. Tbf, he's maybe not got the best acceleration, but once going he's not slow. You could be right about his acceleration. His first touch is much better than when he first came, obviously improving with games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 16 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said: You could be right about his acceleration. His first touch is much better than when he first came, obviously improving with games It has. Improved quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 46 minutes ago, OTT said: Thought it was a very weird contract to dish out. Remember that posting on here he’d be a player worth looking at and literally the next day they’ve given him a new contract 😂 Celtic fans weren’t too impressed and it doesn’t look like he’s in their managers plans so beyond that making sure he doesn’t leave on a free, I can’t think of why they’ve extended his deal. He's been there for years and will still get used as back up as things stand, but depending on their summer activity he could be told that he's free to leave if be wants. IMO his days are numbered at celtic. Still a long shot tho for various reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batistuta87 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, Rudi5kaceldream1ng said: I'd like to see us go in for regan charles Cook from Ross County. It irritates me that clubs like Ross County can find gems like him from foreign markets and we no longer are able to. Get in those foreign markets savage. Firstly RCC came from England. Secondly, where do you think we got Devlin and Atkinson from?? Edited May 23, 2022 by Batistuta87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurek Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 What about Jamie McGrath as a creative midfielder? He doesn't seem to have been getting a game with Wigan following his move from St Mirren in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thought Police Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 12 hours ago, Wilson said: Or a swap with Harry Souttar... Folk won't like that, was cutting about Seville with a Rangers top on according to Ian McCall yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 28 minutes ago, Jurek said: What about Jamie McGrath as a creative midfielder? He doesn't seem to have been getting a game with Wigan following his move from St Mirren in January. yeah decent player. Not the quickest but would be a good option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 12 hours ago, BackOfTheNet said: He never showed any pace yesterday. He didn’t have to. Most of the work was done on the wings, Davis was there to receive and pass it on, which he done to very good effect. But he’s allowed to do that in the Scottish league at a club like Rangers who have all the possession. He would not be given that time with us. If you had the same starting line ups and tactics yesterday and swapped Haring and Davis, Davis would have had a crap game. His wages, his ridiculous age for an outfield player and his abilities in a team with the tactics we’ll need to adopt mean there’s not a chance we should sign him, never mind even if we could. Correct. Davis is a good clever player in a dominant team but, like Barrie McKay, he would not be allowed to play his own game with us. At 37 he might give us something different for a season but in reality he would be more of a sticking plaster than a cure and that's before we sit down to discuss the amount of his wage drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batistuta87 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Davis to Motherwell according to BBC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Harry Souttar is recovering from an ACL rupture and he was linked with Spurs and Everton for £10m not long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 3 hours ago, Dick Dastardly said: I dont think Simms is slow at all. He isn't. According to KB everyone is too slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Just now, tcjambo said: He isn't. According to KB everyone is too slow. See also Sibbick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurek Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Just been rereading an article in the Hootsman that made me think (always a good thing), “The mood in the club was very low but Jim signed Gilles Rousset, Stefano Salvatori and Pasquale Bruno and the place got a huge lift.” That's one Frenchman and two Italians. Maybe that's what we need to prepare us for European glory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Just now, Jurek said: Just been rereading an article in the Hootsman that made me think (always a good thing), “The mood in the club was very low but Jim signed Gilles Rousset, Stefano Salvatori and Pasquale Bruno and the place got a huge lift.” That's one Frenchman and two Italians. Maybe that's what we need to prepare us for European glory. We already have the Frenchman - Damour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerjambo Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, tcjambo said: He isn't. According to KB everyone is too slow. Simms isn't too slow at all, but generally if you look at Saturday's game, most of our players were 2 yards off the pace compared to Sevco players. That's it in a nutshell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurek Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 19 minutes ago, tcjambo said: We already have the Frenchman - Damour Oooh that hurt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 13 hours ago, BackOfTheNet said: He never showed any pace yesterday. He didn’t have to. Most of the work was done on the wings, Davis was there to receive and pass it on, which he done to very good effect. But he’s allowed to do that in the Scottish league at a club like Rangers who have all the possession. He would not be given that time with us. If you had the same starting line ups and tactics yesterday and swapped Haring and Davis, Davis would have had a crap game. His wages, his ridiculous age for an outfield player and his abilities in a team with the tactics we’ll need to adopt mean there’s not a chance we should sign him, never mind even if we could. I noticed on Sat every time Bassey or Tavernier went forward Davis pulled back and covered either LB or RB. He didn't have to do much leg work as he had runners around him. I agree that i'm not sure he'd offer much as we need more energy in the middle of the park for the way we try to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Just now, RS86 said: I noticed on Sat every time Bassey or Tavernier went forward Davis pulled back and covered either LB or RB. He didn't have to do much leg work as he had runners around him. I agree that i'm not sure he'd offer much as we need more energy in the middle of the park for the way we try to play. Im not hugely in favour of Davis. Whelan was piss poor and Hughes wasn’t really much use, so not keen to top up someone’s pension pot with no affinity for the club. However, in terms of energy, Devlin buzzes about enough for 3 players 😂 In a 4231 or 433, Davis could make up more Devlins poorer positional discipline with Devlin making up for his lack of movement? Just playing devils advocate 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 The last thing we need is to turn into a retirement home for 38 year old Old Firm players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleLafferty Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Davis would instantly become our best midfielder if he joined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 42 minutes ago, tcjambo said: He isn't. According to KB everyone is too slow. And shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/latest-news-over-ex-sunderland-striker-chased-by-barnsley-derby-county-and-hearts-as-portsmouth-undertake-summer-attacking-overhaul-3704888 A name that was mentioned earlier in the thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Would take Davis. Even on a one year contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, heartsfc_fan said: Would take Davis. Even on a one year contract. I’d rather ask Rogic or Bitton if we’re looking for that kind of experience. Rogic in particular was superb last season and would be a terrific signing. Can’t actually believe Celtic are letting him go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Don’t think we need anymore Hun sympathisers at the club tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: Don’t think we need anymore Hun sympathisers at the club tbh. So we wrinting off 80% of the country by not considering rangers or Celtic ex players or fans. Despite ex rangers and Celtic players being amongst some of the greatest figures in the history of our club. 😆🫣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ainsley Harriott Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 There's no chance we are the slightest bit interested in Davis. Goes against everything Joe Savage has outlined as the type of players we go after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark Griswold Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Would take Davis even for his experience alone - we will need squad players for the Euro exploits. If he still has a season in him, I'd give him a 1 year deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Lambretta Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 16 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: Don’t think we need anymore Hun sympathisers at the club tbh. Exactly can you imagine the conversation between Neilson and McCullough on sat as plan A went out the window. I wonder which one them thought that Rangers would tire after 90minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ainsley Harriott said: There's no chance we are the slightest bit interested in Davis. Goes against everything Joe Savage has outlined as the type of players we go after. I think we will need to sign 10 players to offset those we will lose and increase the squad size to a level that can still compete in the league and play in Europe. they won’t all be young up and coming players imo. They will be in the main but i think we have room for a couple of experienced players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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