Onthefringes

Nothing about tease. Transfer window now closed & with Euros on the horizon he’ll need to play at least 1 game between now & season end. A scan would rule out any impropriety on a contract trigger surely?

Expect change. Defender in for a scan.

Who are you? Why are you impersonating the fella I know who posts as ONeils40yarder? Need to be stronger propping up the rest

When you sign Salah from Wish

Where did I say that? Club shows plenty of ambition and aspiration, just not in marquee signings to appease some. Theres merit in your wanting to add quality - that’s without question. Nobody else, Hibs excepted are doing so either. By choice rather than design on the face of it. There’s more understanding of how & why we operate the way we do than not. It’s about tempering expectation. Out of curiosity, who of quality would you have brought in?

Well aware of that, haven’t advocated any constant love of youth players - not the point I am making, More a take on a man management issue involving new/old management teams we’ve been made aware of. I’ll bow out for now on development players. Just gives rise to some offering nothing in debate.

Not the point being made at all.

So why were some lined up for loan spells to then not be, then lined up again for same scenario to happen again? Some were deemed ‘first team ready’... ideal time to offer minutes was when we blew County & Livingston away in consecutive weeks - we introduced Robbie Crawford who couldn’t feature against his parent club the following week yet, that was lauded by some on here. Disagree all you want on the youth take. Granted, Alexander will offer comment like he did as the development of youth would be a pre-requisite. Actions speak louder than words & I’ve been made aware that all is not as it’s made out to be. As simple as that. Lawless wasn’t featuring due injury.

Think you need to reign in expectations. Shangri-La isn’t a real place. To think anything else will leave some disappointed. Our type of investment in the short term is how we deal with current climate. I’d surmise Scottish football has yet to see the full effect of COVID & that includes the big two. There is zero guarantee a raising of the bar will set us above the current level. I get the lack of inspiration in our signings. I’ve mentioned elsewhere that it’s hard to tell what they’re trying to do based on the signings, it’s an easy buy into them though for now.

That’s fair comment also.

The reply to you was ‘OK. Pretty sure’. The reference to your knowledge of players contract was a general ideal that most statements you make have little substance no matter how many times you repeat yourself. I’ve asked you before, leave the ITK part out. Never once claimed to be such. Information is usually sound & checks out by various before I offer anything, cryptic or not. In reply to both yourself and KirkySuperSub... it’s called discretion. Source may well require protection - some things are just best served not being made public. In reply to both yourself and KirkySuperSub... it’s called discretion. Story linked to old and new management. Tad unbelievable? In what way? ‘Cause Alexander and his assistant have offered comment on our youth development? Few people hopeful the window will be extended for lower league clubs, perhaps allowing those who’s development was deemed to be better served in and around our first team some opportunity for game time. Unprecedented times, no reserve football has meant many kicking their heels for a year in a crucial stage of development. There’s variables on that also like percentage of wage covered. As for Accies yesterday, not that result is important - how did the midfield pairing of Foley & Hastie perform in the 1 nil defeat? Before you start, fully aware it was correct to introduce our new signing. Another out injured...

OK. Pretty sure. Like you knew for a fact contract details, that may or may not have been correct? There is far more to the story. Get your source on to it.

Despite the fanfare, unlikely our development players will be called upon. Well aware of current predicament & the need for experience before anybody starts. Introduction of our prospects has many variables - would help if the management knew the kids names or even conversed with them.

His interview aligned with that hosted by Ben Banks with the exception of the reference to one of our developing players. Was no need, I’d wager I’m not the only one to think same. Like I said, he’ll have a difficult call to field today at some point. I’ve been assured of that. Undoubtedly did a good job. Certainly a bit of respect lost in our circle & others I've spoken to today. A move to a rival would cost him money if information is correct.

Fair points, well made

Could as easily have been en-route to Hamilton...

I have, yes if just to suit your sycophantic approach. Yes, Wednesday’s result may well be season defining - I’m just knowledgeable enough to see one swallow doesn’t make a summer, hence, I felt it was an exception from the others. You cannot guarantee we would be sat with 4 defeats from Robinson. Unless I’m missing something.

Those who know me, know I was a supporter of Robinson also, certainly acknowledging his achievements. What I find inexcusable is throwing a young kid under the bus to hide his failings regardless wether touting for a job or not. I expect he’s in for a difficult call today given who represents him... Being pragmatic, Rangers had an off day. Yes, we defended resolutely and were worthy of our point. Not so much at Aberdeen. Paisley seen the same inherent problems of dropping deeper & deeper inviting the opposition onto us regardless of refereeing decisions. Bit of leadership would have us playing even 10 yards further forward - that would be a change.

Really? I would have supported Robinson until his inexcusable behaviour last night. I don’t buy improvements have been staggering at all... Alexander reckons just moderate change required. Has worked with Robinson’s transfer targets with no real sign of any change for me. Have we really been any better than the game at Tannadice? Ross County the other night was the exception rather than the rule.

Pack the midfield with who? No Polworth, O’Hara or Grimshaw...

Not inspired like some by his soundbite so far, I’d doubt we’re signing three players. Defeat on Wednesday leaves little room for manoeuvre. Your fondness for Burrows is irrational.

That’s a belter even for this forum. There’s a few been pilloried for less.