OrlandoDon Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, The D.O.C.1903 said: It's just frustrating as hell & add in the farce of ramy's & bojans visa hell and it's infuriating asf Totally agree. But doesn’t it always seem to be this way? With such a limited budget these are always frustrating times. Any really good player has signing options and given we’ve just come off a shitty season, no Europe, and a relatively unknown/unproven manager, maybe even a little harder this summer? The visa situation is a little different but it just adds to the concern/frustration. Edited July 6, 2022 by OrlandoDon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoS321 Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 The clear out has been reasonably successful for a single window. There were significant wages in that squad doing nothing. I think we could have gone one further with either McLennan or Kennedy going too, and obviously Ferguson needs to go for the betterment of squad harmony. Ramirez depends on Ramirez. Again, pretty good for a single window though. I think we're a couple short otherwise, but we're not in a terrible position (assuming the visas get sorted soon). I like the idea of a smaller squad, supplementing with youth. The intriguing part will be how many of our signings turn out to be good enough. It'll be the difference between having a good season and a poor one. The concern there is that we've only gone for unknown quantities. It's a very high risk strategy. Hopefully it pays off. Certainly makes for an interesting season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlandoDon Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 1 hour ago, RicoS321 said: The clear out has been reasonably successful for a single window. There were significant wages in that squad doing nothing. I think we could have gone one further with either McLennan or Kennedy going too, and obviously Ferguson needs to go for the betterment of squad harmony. Ramirez depends on Ramirez. Again, pretty good for a single window though. I think we're a couple short otherwise, but we're not in a terrible position (assuming the visas get sorted soon). I like the idea of a smaller squad, supplementing with youth. The intriguing part will be how many of our signings turn out to be good enough. It'll be the difference between having a good season and a poor one. The concern there is that we've only gone for unknown quantities. It's a very high risk strategy. Hopefully it pays off. Certainly makes for an interesting season. It appears to have been a decent window so far but I think it’s essential we get two creative players minimum, one central 10 and a wide player. More ideally as we’ll get injuries. We’ve missed that losing the likes of Wright, hedges, Christie, Maddison, mcginn aging out, even hayes getting older. I’d also throw the passing and attacking ability of McLean. I don’t see us going anywhere without creativity so while it seems to have been a good window so far it’s a definite failure if we fail to add creativity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Not sure it’s worth getting your underwear soiled over visa issues. It’s the same for everyone at the moment and I’m sure there are more deserving people stuck in the approval process than a football player scheduled to play Peterhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoS321 Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 9 minutes ago, Slim said: Not sure it’s worth getting your underwear soiled over visa issues. It’s the same for everyone at the moment and I’m sure there are more deserving people stuck in the approval process than a football player scheduled to play Peterhead. Name one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoS321 Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 27 minutes ago, OrlandoDon said: It appears to have been a decent window so far but I think it’s essential we get two creative players minimum, one central 10 and a wide player. More ideally as we’ll get injuries. We’ve missed that losing the likes of Wright, hedges, Christie, Maddison, mcginn aging out, even hayes getting older. I’d also throw the passing and attacking ability of McLean. I don’t see us going anywhere without creativity so while it seems to have been a good window so far it’s a definite failure if we fail to add creativity. Agreed on the number ten, pretty much a constant for us. I think Barron will shine in the McLean type role this season. Wouldn't be a massive issue if we didn't get a winger, I think we can survive on Besuijen, McLennan, Kennedy, Duncan, Hayes and Watkins until January if there isn't a good option now. I'd go for a number ten and a striker if we're only allowed two. Obviously zero left sided defender for the opening game an issue, but reckon we'll just have to hope we get lucky in that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxfordDon Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 4 hours ago, The D.O.C.1903 said: Club seem to think it's ok to get rid of 11-12 players & only bring in 6or7? Okay ffs pathetic! ICT beat St Johnstone 6-2 last night!! We drew 1-1 we them last week, all I'm saying is don't get yer fukn hopes up I worry for your blood pressure, stay safe min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The D.O.C.1903 Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 22 minutes ago, OxfordDon said: I worry for your blood pressure, stay safe min. Wtf my blood pressure is fine' just took it and its perfect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The D.O.C.1903 Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 29 minutes ago, OxfordDon said: I worry for your blood pressure, stay safe min. I joined afc chat 2 months ago now that was bad for my blood pressure as it has some absolute cretins on it so asked the admin to remove my account' there were maybe a handful of ok posters like minijc or mini but vast majority were just utter cretins. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlg1903 Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 It might not be long till the season starts but it's over a month and a half until the transfer window closes. We may not see any movement for a few weeks yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Aye, I think we'll have to be a bit patient with the remaining ones. the visas are a slight concern, only in that we want them to have as much time with the squad as possible. Only one I want to see gone quickly is Ferguson, as Rico says, it's important for squad morale and togetherness that someone clearly heading out the door goes sooner rather than later. Just hope a club puts in a reasonable offer soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlg1903 Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Ferguson wasn't in the squad today. I think he probably will be gone fairly soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 19 hours ago, tlg1903 said: Ferguson wasn't in the squad today. I think he probably will be gone fairly soon Neither was Barron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 35 minutes ago, Jute said: Neither was Barron. Steady, he better not be offski. Can deal with losing one exciting prospect this window, but not two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoS321 Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 18 minutes ago, manc_don said: Steady, he better not be offski. Can deal with losing one exciting prospect this window, but not two. He came off injured against Buckie. Hopefully just resting him for the massive game at the weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlandoDon Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Good to hear JG saying today he’s trying to get 3-4 more quality players in, think that’s what many of us are crying out for. Any chatter/gossip as to who we are talking to at the moment?? He made the comment in the interview about talking to players under contract, fair to say that’s possibly at least Ronan there? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Feels like the leaks from the club have stopped since a certain player left the club…anyway, I’ve been optimistic about the signings so far, hope they live up to that optimism! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Fergie off to Bologna in £3m deal apparently. Would be pleased enough with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoS321 Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 6 hours ago, manc_don said: Fergie off to Bologna in £3m deal apparently. Would be pleased enough with that. Really good move for him if it goes through. We'll struggle to replace him, but definitely the right time for him to move. I don't think he really benefited in his last season for us. He's a little bit too good for her run of the mill SPFL game, which resulted in him playing for himself rather than the team. He needed that step up and new challenge, but with his poor stats (other than goals of course), he'll still be regarded as just potential. Italy could be the perfect way to fulfill that. He's not good enough for the premiership and needs the technical development that he probably wouldn't get in the championship. I think Italy will bring the best out of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 23 minutes ago, RicoS321 said: Really good move for him if it goes through. We'll struggle to replace him, but definitely the right time for him to move. I don't think he really benefited in his last season for us. He's a little bit too good for her run of the mill SPFL game, which resulted in him playing for himself rather than the team. He needed that step up and new challenge, but with his poor stats (other than goals of course), he'll still be regarded as just potential. Italy could be the perfect way to fulfill that. He's not good enough for the premiership and needs the technical development that he probably wouldn't get in the championship. I think Italy will bring the best out of him. Absolutely where I want him to go. Will suit his style of play I think and great for his development. I will genuinely be pleased for him , he’s probably been under appreciated, much like jack was, and we’ll only realise how good they were until they’re gone. As I doubt we’ll get a suitable replacement. Here’s hoping we're wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeBass Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 I've always tried to keep an eye on Bologna since one of my favourite foreign strikers Sweden's Kennet Andersson played for them. I used to buy him on Sensible World of Soccer ALL THE TIME along with South African frontman Sean Dundee who when he signed for Liverpool we jumped up off my Mam's sofa and absolutely crushed my head off the ceiling!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokinginashearerwonderland Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 (edited) On 09/07/2022 at 03:22, manc_don said: Fergie off to Bologna in £3m deal apparently. Would be pleased enough with that. If you look at the bare “data”, Ferguson looks a cracking buy considering his goals/games/caps/age. Hopefully another sell on clause goes in and he might make us another few mill in a couple of years time. Will be interesting to see whether he goes on to bigger and better things or fades away. Good luck to him if he heads over to Italy, great opportunity for a young player. Edited July 10, 2022 by wokinginashearerwonderland 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Ramadani arrived at cormack park this morning. Looks chuffed to be there to be fair 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 29 minutes ago, manc_don said: Ramadani arrived at cormack park this morning. Looks chuffed to be there to be fair Think we might see a 20 minute cameo appearance from him v Dumbarton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Evening Express reporting Luis “Duk” Lopes inbound from Benfica, striker seemingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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