vegas-voss Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 minute ago, JimmyCant said: Utter rubbish Mikey Johnson’s problems are 1. Lack of consistency 2. Unable to get near a start in a very good side. 3. Match fitness as a result of 2. A fit and focussed Mikey Johnston playing first team regular football would be our best midfielder since Skacel. So better than Barrie McKay ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Just now, vegas-voss said: So better than Barrie McKay ? Mackay is a midfielder suddenly ? Since when ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 6 minutes ago, BelgeJambo said: And that’s the reason Watt isn’t good enough for our current squad I never said once that I wanted Tony Watt. I said I wouldn’t mind Snodgrass for 1 year due to the current circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 17 minutes ago, Luckies1874 said: Would you have signed Forrest before Johnston if offered both in the summer? Absolutely. 3 minutes ago, JimmyCant said: Utter rubbish Mikey Johnson’s problems are 1. Lack of consistency 2. Unable to get near a start in a very good side. 3. Match fitness as a result of 2. A fit and focussed Mikey Johnston playing first team regular football would be our best midfielder since Skacel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 minute ago, JimmyCant said: Mackay is a midfielder suddenly ? Since when ? Of course he is a midfielder 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 40 minutes ago, Hansel said: I see where you're coming from mate. Can't see a lot of fans agreeing though. True. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 8 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said: I'm starting to get the feeling that nobody else is coming in. Hopefully I'm just being pessimistic (oxymoron?) but we are getting too close to the line without any rumours for my liking. If we didn't have all the injuries i wouldn't feel so bad. Remarkably negative mindset. Particularly because someone said in here last night ( @Batistuta87? ) that the recruitment side of the club is in lockdown so next to nothing would come out until it’s more or less done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, JimmyCant said: Mackay is a midfielder suddenly ? Since when ? Shows how much you know, Johnston plays the same position as McKay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, JimmyCant said: Utter rubbish Mikey Johnson’s problems are 1. Lack of consistency 2. Unable to get near a start in a very good side. 3. Match fitness as a result of 2. A fit and focussed Mikey Johnston playing first team regular football would be our best midfielder since Skacel. I think the Skacel comment is certainly debatable (and frankly no need to debate that!) but if he was getting game time I tend to agree with the idea that he would be a terrific signing for us and would thrive in a Hearts shirt when getting regular game time. The reason I posed the question above about Forrest is that I believe Johnston to be significantly more talented than Forrest. That is not to say I am disappointed with his early contribution, I think he has done well but in terms of goals and assists I would predict Johnston to have a McKay like impact once he was up and running. Forrest's end product remains a massive question mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 54 minutes ago, Tour22 said: English transfer window closes Thursday 11pm. 55 minutes ago, One five said: 11 pm I think . Cheers guys. Do see the 2 days left thing on SSN. So England/Eufa deadline Thursday 11pm Scotland Friday 11pm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 7 minutes ago, JimmyCant said: Utter rubbish Mikey Johnson’s problems are 1. Lack of consistency 2. Unable to get near a start in a very good side. 3. Match fitness as a result of 2. A fit and focussed Mikey Johnston playing first team regular football would be our best midfielder since Skacel. 🤭🤭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, RustyRightPeg said: I never said once that I wanted Tony Watt. I said I wouldn’t mind Snodgrass for 1 year due to the current circumstances. Apologies, but I would put Snodgrass in the same category His career has been on a downward spiral for years now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Celtic could lend us a few players and sit back and laugh if they help us take points of rangers while they can't play v them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton51 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Bazzas right boot said: Celtic could lend us a few players and sit back and laugh if they help us take points of rangers while they can't play v them. I would take a chance on mikey Johnston on loan only if was a buy option at the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger Rudi Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I think the solution here could be to get the cheque-book out now for Woo. I'm guessing we are waiting until January for Woo because that's the cheaper option. Well injuries have surely changed that time line. We need him in now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 11 minutes ago, JimmyCant said: Utter rubbish Mikey Johnson’s problems are 1. Lack of consistency 2. Unable to get near a start in a very good side. 3. Match fitness as a result of 2. A fit and focussed Mikey Johnston playing first team regular football would be our best midfielder since Skacel. I've mentioned Forrest and Johnston for a while on here, particularly Johnston. Both would be very good for us. Johnston could develop like McKay However, you've taken it a bit far and Johnston is a left winger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Newton51 said: I would take a chance on mikey Johnston on loan only if was a buy option at the end 100%. Funny enough I think Forrest next season is more likley. Johnston has hibs all over him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartley10 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 The most obvious option to replace Boycey is Connor Ronan on loan, if they won't do a permanent deal. Anderson would have been great but no chance now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Just now, Bazzas right boot said: 100%. Funny enough I think Forrest next season is more likley. Johnston has hibs all over him. Forrest signed a 3 year extension at Celtic in the summer. No chance were paying money for him when we have his clone already playing for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo19 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 The B squad was quite light on numbers too. If we're filling out our bench with Denholm, Tait, Rathie etc or the ones close to the first team level that will also impact them. Priority is always the first team but I wonder if any lads will step up for a few games and if the B team will need a few more players on short term deals as a result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I’d rather us sign nobody than take a loan player from Celtic. 🤮 get that idea to ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 9 minutes ago, BelgeJambo said: Apologies, but I would put Snodgrass in the same category His career has been on a downward spiral for years now Downward in your eyes is playing for West Ham, Aston Villa, West Brom and Luton (who were one game away from the Championship play off final last season) in the last 3 years? He doesn’t have to be a lock on starter for us, rather a squad player and he’d be an invaluable member of the squad both on and off the field. Also has outstanding dead ball quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie1874 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 7 minutes ago, Bazzas right boot said: Celtic could lend us a few players and sit back and laugh if they help us take points of rangers while they can't play v them. They could and the other lot could also. I’d rather not take any player on loan from either or any Scottish club to be honest. Really can’t see that being an option for our recruitment team either. We seem to have plenty connections down south with a bigger & better talent pool to do loan deals on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 11 minutes ago, Robbies Tackle said: Cheers guys. Do see the 2 days left thing on SSN. So England/Eufa deadline Thursday 11pm Scotland Friday 11pm? I think Scotland is the same as England Thursday 11pm mate I’m sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong tho 🥴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewB Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, Irufushi said: I’d rather us sign nobody than take a loan player from Celtic. 🤮 get that idea to ****. Disagree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 28 minutes ago, PapaShango said: There was no rumours on the signing we made on Sunday until the day before so I wouldn’t read too much into it. We will be going hell for leather I think to get at least 2 in. I've no doubt that Savage and co will be trying their hardest, I've just got a bad feeling that nothing is going to materialise. I get what you are saying about everything being kept tight. Lets hope I'm wrong, like most times 😂🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 minute ago, One five said: I think Scotland is the same as England Thursday 11pm mate I’m sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong tho 🥴 Think Scotland is now Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjam Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Irufushi said: I’d rather us sign nobody than take a loan player from Celtic. 🤮 get that idea to ****. Kind of of agree with this unless there was an option to buy at the end. No problem signing players directly from Celtic on permanent contracts, all the players (that I can remember) that we have gotten form them have added value to the team e.g. Roddy McDonald, Mahe, Colquhoun and became fans favourites. Reckon Celtic would only agree on a loan so they can put players in the shop window with the purpose of selling on for a couple £m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ1977 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 23 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Shows how much you know, Johnston plays the same position as McKay. Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 26 minutes ago, Newton51 said: This could have been a possibility but the Boyce injury changes everything. Maybe the priorities have changed now The fees and wages will definitely have increased, thats for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrystaf Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 19 minutes ago, Bazzas right boot said: Celtic could lend us a few players and sit back and laugh if they help us take points of rangers while they can't play v them. Great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 25 minutes ago, RustyRightPeg said: Remarkably negative mindset. Particularly because someone said in here last night ( @Batistuta87? ) that the recruitment side of the club is in lockdown so next to nothing would come out until it’s more or less done. I did say i was probably being pessimistic! As the clock is ticking and the injuries mount up I'm just feeling more and more negative about our chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton51 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, JamboAl said: Think Scotland is now Friday. The SPFL have pushed back the deadline for Scottish clubs to complete their last minute deals after pushing back the end of the window to September 1. The window has been set to close at midnight on August 31 with the countdown already to the last minute drama in the Scottish Premiership and throughout the divisions. Recent transfer windows haven't been short on blockbuster moves on the final day of the window, with Aaron Ramsey's move to Rangers from Juventus topping the late rush in the January market. Fans across the SPFL will be hoping for more of the same this time around. Neil Doncaster has green lit the governing body to push back the deadline for those last second deals this summer, with the Premier Sports Cup taking centre stage at the end of August. There is packed card of last 16 ties pencilled in for August 31 including Hearts welcoming Kilmarnock and Celtictravelling to Dingwall to face Ross County. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, chrystaf said: Great idea. For them it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, JamboAl said: Think Scotland is now Friday. Cool one more day to get more quality in , cheers mate👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I certainly hope we never loan players from celtic...never! buying or signing ex-celtic players is fine, but even considering loaning current players from that lot just makes me want to get in the shower! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 We should not be loaning any player from a team in Scotland unless it includes an option to buy, or it’s part of a deal where another team has offered cash and loan of a player for a season that’s acceptable to us for one of our players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 28 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Shows how much you know, Johnston plays the same position as McKay. Brendan played him in centre attacking mid. Lennon wanted him to play wide but he couldn’t cut it. He was better under Brendan than he was under Lennon IMO. He can play in either position if we’re honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAndrew Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 6 minutes ago, Pans Jambo said: I certainly hope we never loan players from celtic...never! buying or signing ex-celtic players is fine, but even considering loaning current players from that lot just makes me want to get in the shower! Same with The Rangers. I'd hate to be a development team for either of the arse cheeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 5 hours ago, iantjambo said: Am I the only one that isn’t getting the clamour for Nouble? He’s been played 9 games with a return on 2 goals and 0 assists. He played against Albion, Cove and Kelty and didn’t score a single goal against any of them. Yet, some on here are suggesting offering quarter of a million for him. I never suggested offering £250K, I stated that's the figure they'd topple for, for Nouble I think Jimmy and most others were merely hinting that the management might scout him deeper and might want him, not that they'd personally want him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 7 minutes ago, Pans Jambo said: I certainly hope we never loan players from celtic...never! buying or signing ex-celtic players is fine, but even considering loaning current players from that lot just makes me want to get in the shower! Last line made me laugh 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicalEric Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Always think it's a bit tinpot taking players on loan from the Old Firm. Can understand a Livingston or Ross County but not the larger clubs in the country (Hibs and Aberdeen spring to mind). Makes the league look even more second rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboross Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 33 minutes ago, Robbies Tackle said: Cheers guys. Do see the 2 days left thing on SSN. So England/Eufa deadline Thursday 11pm Scotland Friday 11pm? English Deadline : 11pm Thursday. Scottish Deadline : Midnight Thursday Uefa Registation : 11pm UK time Friday. Scottish teams can still sign from English teams in the one hour between their window closing and ours closing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Ricardo Quaresma said: I never suggested offering £250K, I stated that's the figure they'd topple for, for Nouble I think Jimmy and most others were merely hinting that the management might scout him deeper and might want him, not that they'd personally want him I actually said I wasn’t convinced by him. my thoughts were that we MIGHT go for him, not necessarily that we should. £250k is the very top end of his value IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, LogicalEric said: Always think it's a bit tinpot taking players on loan from the Old Firm. Can understand a Livingston or Ross County but not the larger clubs in the country (Hibs and Aberdeen spring to mind). Makes the league look even more second rate. Would hate us to loan a player from either club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Just now, JimmyCant said: I actually said I wasn’t convinced by him. my thoughts were that we MIGHT go for him, not necessarily that we should. £250k is the very top end of his value IMO There you are, Ian, read a bit more carefully, san Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 8 minutes ago, JimmyCant said: Brendan played him in centre attacking mid. Lennon wanted him to play wide but he couldn’t cut it. He was better under Brendan than he was under Lennon IMO. He can play in either position if we’re honest He played 3 times as an AM. He plays the same position as McKay. I've watched Mikey Johnston plenty of times and aye, he's quick, he plays beside good players but he very rarely beats his man and his final product is awful. He's not as good as Barry McKay or Alan Forrest. He's probably not even as good as GMS tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, JimmyCant said: Brendan played him in centre attacking mid. Lennon wanted him to play wide but he couldn’t cut it. He was better under Brendan than he was under Lennon IMO. He can play in either position if we’re honest Aye, that is also fair. He can definitely play the number 10 role, the Boycey role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Give Lewis Morgan a ring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Cruyff said: He played 3 times as an AM. He plays the same position as McKay. I've watched Mikey Johnston plenty of times and aye, he's quick, he plays beside good players but he very rarely beats his man and his final product is awful. He's not as good as Barry McKay or Alan Forrest. He's probably not even as good as GMS tbh. I'd take him 100% He'd still be playing beside good players with us. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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