tomorrow the deadline for signing and registering anyone in time for next weeks opening game, squad is threadbare and this is quite worrying.........Quote:
Originally Posted by rico94
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tomorrow the deadline for signing and registering anyone in time for next weeks opening game, squad is threadbare and this is quite worrying.........Quote:
Originally Posted by rico94
I agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by rico94
The squad is wafer thin.
we need three first X1 players in asap.
I wouldn't put too much cash on us beating either of the Europa league opponents with that squad.
Time to move on from May & Maloney if we're getting a*sed about - both huge injury gambles anyway.
Still too early to write off the May deal just yet. Sounds like the P&J have just been speculating that Neil's appointment could scupper the move just as many on here have. I suspect that May will want some assurances that he is part of the manager's plans next season.Quote:
Originally Posted by rico94
Think there's more possibility of May coming on loan for 6 months than a permanent deal now - Neil won't want to sell him without giving him a chance to prove what he can do but he'll still be short of match fitness after such a long spell out - solution? Send him to Aberdeen for 6 months to see if he's still worth keeping.
I think we'll sign some squad filler type player in the next day or two, but can't see anyone coming in who's going to walk into the starting 11 before the deadline - unless the Arnason rumours are true.
I wouldn't be that bothered about signing May and Maloney if we managed to buy some players of the same quality as them. But I just get the feeling if we dont get those 2 now we will end up signing guys from England that no one has heard of and they will be the same level as Stockley,Storey etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedStarTorphins
I guess you could say Stewart is the short term replacement for McGinn but Hayes and Taylor still haven't been replaced yet,unless we are planning to have Wright and O'Conner as their replacements and buy some squad fillers, doesn't bode well for us being as good this season imo.
Also am I right in thinking that Stockley is suspended for next weeks game?
If so that would mean Storey is our only other striker if Rooney gets injured or is doing feck all in the game.
Surely we are going to sign another striker before the deadline for next weeks game.
Indeed he is, 2 match ban, I think it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by rico94
All this should have been sorted weeks ago, to go into a Euro qualifier with only Rooney as a recognised striker is mince
Totally agree FTHQuote:
Originally Posted by Feck_the_Huns
And Rooney isn't known for blistering starts to the season - tends to be a slow burner
I think we're going into a difficult tie (irrespective of opposition) with a squad that is thin in a few areas.
To be fair, DM has publicly said where he wants to strengthen (central defence, wide and up front)....
BUT ....we've done f*ck all to address it.
We seem to be getting d1cked about with Maloney & May.
Think it's maybe time to move on from them.
Arnason in the EE basically saying he'd be very interested in coming back
Seems a no brainer to offer him a 2 year deal, he'd be a huge upgrade on big Ash, & Anthony O'Connor.
and IF, as is alleged, we were prepared to offer £500k for a striker (when Boyce was linked) then surely there's a plan B to Steveie May?
People were called "pant pishers" a week or two ago for worrying about the lack of transfer activity
Now? I'd say it's right to be concerned.
If Rooney got injured for example, we'd have Miles f*cking Storey at centre forward! Think about that.
I agree give Kari the gig for at least 1 year get it done before tomorrow !Quote:
Originally Posted by RedStarTorphins
As for Striker would would we get in quickly I have no idea :(
The club can GTF with squad fillersQuote:
Originally Posted by Don_Corleone
That won't cut it
We need THREE first X1 players.
If we go out to either of the opponents in QR2 due to lack of activity in transfer market, then that's farcical