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stan drew rover · Joined: 05 Jun 2017 Posts: 793 Location: Work it out!

They can have him back for a week until he serves his suspension, if they like....

Castle · Joined: 24 Jul 2010 Posts: 4773

As good as Anderson is in the third tier at premier league level his lack of pace would be severely and repeatedly exposed. He could make the step up to the championship, hopefully with us, but no further.
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StarksBarmy · Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 3845

Shockingly harsh assessment!

15 straight years as a top flight player in a side often punching above their weight with top 6 finishes, cup wins, European appearances....

Think the guy deserves a bit more respect! He is 33, not 63! A good CB doesn’t need to be rapid on his feet

Neil M · Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 2477 Location: Aberdeen

Back to Franco's original question - could St Johnstone recall him if they wanted to or does the contract not permit that?

Castle · Joined: 24 Jul 2010 Posts: 4773

I really can't see St Johnstone recalling him even if the option was there. Its not that I don't rate Anderson because I rate him highly as a player for us. His organisational talent and experience have helped us no end however he is playing in the third tier often against part time opposition. His knowledge of the game can more than make up for his lack of pace at this level. It can't benefit him as much in the top league against top players.
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red zebra · Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 4:07 pm Post subject:

TxRover · Joined: 02 Jun 2018 Posts: 3204 Location: North Texas, USA

Franco · Joined: 10 Oct 2019 Posts: 1077 Location: kirkcaldy

Ok,Castle, I see your point to a certain extent but like StarksBarmy think you are overly harsh and speed of thought can counter, to an extent, lack of physical speed.
I was thinking of the possibility of Sando in a back three at St J,playing with two younger CBs. Tommy Wright says Saints lack leadership on the park and Sando gives that.
[I admit Goodwillie exposed the lack of pace in all of Sando ,Davo and Bene ( who may have been watching out for himself,even subconsciously)]

But,as Neil M prompts, does anyone know the answer to my original question?
( Saints might have another CB out injured,longterm, well before the Window,who knows)
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Red Zebra: Most likely Sando would return to ST J to cut his coaching teeth, all things being equal.
TxRover: Interesting, I didnt know that.

Neil M · Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 2477 Location: Aberdeen

Out for 8 weeks?! Shocked

CoachBombay · Joined: 14 Jul 2009 Posts: 435

Surely he'll be sent back to St Johnston for rehab etc? No point us keeping him for the time being. Harsh, I'd love to keep a fit SAndo but the club can't afford to IMO.
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Burnside · Joined: 28 Apr 2012 Posts: 738 Location: East Neuk

Appears on the PFA list of players available -

https://pfascotland.co.uk/Membership-Benefits/player-availability-list/

valleydon · Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 1400 Location: Kirkcaldy

That's a strange one, does that mean he's no longer at us ? I thought he was still under contract at St Johnstone.

Armagh Rover · Joined: 25 Jul 2008 Posts: 5596 Location: Nottinghamshire

Reading about this on the other channel, very strange unless we've signed him but why is he listed on pfa Scotland Confused

Wolfman Jack · Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 2:01 pm Post subject:

Listen in to Off the Ball at 17:00 today as Steven is a guest.
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TxRover · Joined: 02 Jun 2018 Posts: 3204 Location: North Texas, USA