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Heilan Rover
Joined: 24 Dec 2018 Posts: 597 Location: Lorient
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Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:39 am Post subject: |
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Thanks again Tex.
When you look at the amount of players we have who are signed up to and beyond May 2023, there's not a lot of room left to add players to strengthen the squad for next season? |
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Franco
Joined: 10 Oct 2019 Posts: 1195 Location: kirkcaldy
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Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 8:55 am Post subject: |
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It is about being shrewd with those we do sign, strengthening in key positions, not squad players.
One positive I read in John Sim's recent interview with the Courier is that finances are available
for a full-time squad continuing and no threat of going back to a hybrid model (although that doesn't,
of itself, guarantee quality).
John Sim also hinted that it was up to JMcG if he chose to remain as manager or not ,so that is the biggest
question mark re contract extensions (I'm assuming that Smudger will stay if his pal does ). |
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Gary Parker Moderator
Joined: 06 Jul 2008 Posts: 1779 Location: About half way between the place I was and the place I intend to be
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Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:44 am Post subject: |
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Franco wrote: | It is about being shrewd with those we do sign, strengthening in key positions, not squad players.
One positive I read in John Sim's recent interview with the Courier is that finances are available
for a full-time squad continuing and no threat of going back to a hybrid model (although that doesn't,
of itself, guarantee quality).
John Sim also hinted that it was up to JMcG if he chose to remain as manager or not ,so that is the biggest
question mark re contract extensions (I'm assuming that Smudger will stay if his pal does ). |
I agree. Though how full time can remain viable based on the poor crowd levels we've been getting this season is beyond me right now. Arbroath have proven that full time is not the main requirement for success, recruitment is. |
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Vinnie
Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 8219 Location: None Of Your Business
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Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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Franco wrote: | It is about being shrewd with those we do sign, strengthening in key positions, not squad players.
One positive I read in John Sim's recent interview with the Courier is that finances are available
for a full-time squad continuing and no threat of going back to a hybrid model (although that doesn't,
of itself, guarantee quality).
John Sim also hinted that it was up to JMcG if he chose to remain as manager or not ,so that is the biggest
question mark re contract extensions (I'm assuming that Smudger will stay if his pal does ). |
And you would expect something to be announced fairly soon.
Ideally pre Killie game so supporters who wish to give him a good send off can if he no longer wants to continue _________________ THERES FIVE OF ME |
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Vinnie
Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 8219 Location: None Of Your Business
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Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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Gary Parker wrote: | Franco wrote: | It is about being shrewd with those we do sign, strengthening in key positions, not squad players.
One positive I read in John Sim's recent interview with the Courier is that finances are available
for a full-time squad continuing and no threat of going back to a hybrid model (although that doesn't,
of itself, guarantee quality).
John Sim also hinted that it was up to JMcG if he chose to remain as manager or not ,so that is the biggest
question mark re contract extensions (I'm assuming that Smudger will stay if his pal does ). |
I agree. Though how full time can remain viable based on the poor crowd levels we've been getting this season is beyond me right now. Arbroath have proven that full time is not the main requirement for success, recruitment is. |
Agree to an extent but its seems viable for QoS,Ayr,Morton,Caley to name a _________________ THERES FIVE OF ME |
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TxRover
Joined: 02 Jun 2018 Posts: 3502 Location: North Texas, USA
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Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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Vinnie wrote: | Franco wrote: | It is about being shrewd with those we do sign, strengthening in key positions, not squad players.
One positive I read in John Sim's recent interview with the Courier is that finances are available
for a full-time squad continuing and no threat of going back to a hybrid model (although that doesn't,
of itself, guarantee quality).
John Sim also hinted that it was up to JMcG if he chose to remain as manager or not ,so that is the biggest
question mark re contract extensions (I'm assuming that Smudger will stay if his pal does ). |
And you would expect something to be announced fairly soon.
Ideally pre Killie game so supporters who wish to give him a good send off can if he no longer wants to continue |
The lack of action/announcements suggests, to me, he’s leaving.
Championship place money significantly aids staying full time.
We have too many forwards/wings signed to get more than one or two more. We badly need versatile defenders and mids. |
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red zebra
Joined: 18 Jul 2008 Posts: 2597 Location: Whaur the bridies are
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Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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I wonder if he is hanging on to see if his wee Messiah will make a come back.
Agree with Tx, squad is too front heavy, and not with quality, more depth needed, certainly at CB and RB, on the face of it, Rosco, Stan and Spencer is a solid midfield, we need someone of their stature (or close to it) as back up _________________ http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/ |
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TxRover
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Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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red zebra wrote: | I wonder if he is hanging on to see if his wee Messiah will make a come back.
Agree with Tx, squad is too front heavy, and not with quality, more depth needed, certainly at CB and RB, on the face of it, Rosco, Stan and Spencer is a solid midfield, we need someone of their stature (or close to it) as back up |
Food for thought, does Arnott replace Spencer next year? Spencer has had some injury concerns and been out a lot this year. Yes, we missed him (and Tait), but Arnott/Matthews in front of a slightly deeper lying Stanton is an interesting middle three…IF Arnott can play up to his flashes so far…especially if Vaughan can return in the front of a diamond.
I’m wondering if it isn’t that Spencer hasn’t been re-signed BECAUSE JMcG is not signed for next year, and the BoD isn’t willing to re-sign an injury risk without the manager shilling for him. It isn’t the smart move, but this BoD isn’t a group of geniuses. |
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Northern_Rover
Joined: 15 Jul 2008 Posts: 2725 Location: Granite City
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Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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Spencer broke his leg in a tackle. How does that make him an injury risk above all others? |
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TxRover
Joined: 02 Jun 2018 Posts: 3502 Location: North Texas, USA
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Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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Northern_Rover wrote: | Spencer broke his leg in a tackle. How does that make him an injury risk above all others? |
In League, Spencer missed 13 matches injured in two spells this year, plus not playing in 4 more. Both injuries were foot related, which is concerning. I thought I remembered he had some toe concerns last year, but still played. It’s just a bit concerning, given we seem to draw glass players like moths to a flame. |
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embow Moderator
Joined: 05 Jul 2008 Posts: 13018 Location: Lybster: O'er 'e Ord and far frae Fife
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Northern_Rover
Joined: 15 Jul 2008 Posts: 2725 Location: Granite City
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Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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The thing is Tx not for the first time, you speak with such authority about matters to which you are simply wrong.
Spencer is most definitely not in the league of Vaughan or Lang in terms of "glass players" as you wish to call them.
A broken leg as a result of a contact injury can happen to any player. |
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TxRover
Joined: 02 Jun 2018 Posts: 3502 Location: North Texas, USA
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Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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Northern_Rover wrote: | The thing is Tx not for the first time, you speak with such authority about matters to which you are simply wrong.
Spencer is most definitely not in the league of Vaughan or Lang in terms of "glass players" as you wish to call them.
A broken leg as a result of a contact injury can happen to any player. |
I issued an opinion that Spencer is a player that might be a bit more injury prone going forward, not an attempt to declare him as such, period. If I was unclear on that, I will apologize…however, the fact a contact injury causes missed t8me doesn’t mean the player isn’t potentially prone to miss time for injuries. A player’s style may impact his injury likelihood as much as his physical condition, etc. |
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Craig_1986
Joined: 18 Jun 2011 Posts: 1840
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Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 10:02 am Post subject: |
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TxRover wrote: | red zebra wrote: | I wonder if he is hanging on to see if his wee Messiah will make a come back.
Agree with Tx, squad is too front heavy, and not with quality, more depth needed, certainly at CB and RB, on the face of it, Rosco, Stan and Spencer is a solid midfield, we need someone of their stature (or close to it) as back up |
Food for thought, does Arnott replace Spencer next year? |
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TxRover
Joined: 02 Jun 2018 Posts: 3502 Location: North Texas, USA
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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OK, Dom Thomas to replace Spencer? Word is he’s tired at the Pars and leaving…probably too rich, but… |
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