weeyin Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 19 minutes ago, Happyhonest said: Interesting article https://www.scottishfootball.info/p/the-troubling-task-of-replacing-elijah A common mistake, at least amongst journalists and fans, is to think individuals need replaced. While it's true to some extent, that's not really how it works. Classic case is Lennon Miller. After we sold him, we reshaped our midfield, brought in guys like Fadinger, Watt and Just and changed the way we played. In the end, we had a stronger midfield that the one Miller played in, without ever replacing Miller directly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyhonest Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 That’s true but we need the bodies. We need the skill. We have some money and if these players are similar to Just and we sell them again for 6 million happy days. Agree that there are other ways to skin a cat as the saying goes but if we are playing the same way as JBA then a Just-like figure is of benefit even as depth in the squad if Lowry is the replacement. It’s also good as a talking point while we hopefully get the next few players in the door. 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 2 hours ago, Happy Dosser said: I didn't even mean that 🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dosser Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 56 minutes ago, grizzlyg said: I didn't even mean that 🤣🤣 I shall accept your word as a gentleman, scholar and acrobat, obvs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 Scott Burns reporting on X that a defender is incoming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 4 minutes ago, Kmcalpin said: Scott Burns reporting on X that a defender is incoming. Hopefully a centre half. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 6 minutes ago, Spiderpig said: Hopefully a centre half. We're more in need of cover at right back at the mo'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 16 minutes ago, Mad Dog said: We're more in need of cover at right back at the mo'. Thought Koutroumbis' injury wasn't too bad? And O'Donnell said he'd be back in 3-4 weeks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 Another centre half would be good. Mcginn not back for a while and now 35, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 5 hours ago, Happy Dosser said: I shall accept your word as a gentleman, scholar and acrobat, obvs. But no as a comedian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dosser Posted July 28 Report Share Posted July 28 8 hours ago, SteelmaninOZ said: But no as a comedian? Harsh but fair..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted July 28 Report Share Posted July 28 It’s a centre-forward we need. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dosser Posted July 28 Report Share Posted July 28 I had hopes that Thor would be an asset but he seems injury-prone and I'm not sure our new manager has confidence in him. He was a strange choice anyway because Askou was not a simple "sling into the box for the big guy" kind of manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted July 28 Report Share Posted July 28 1 hour ago, Happy Dosser said: Harsh but fair..... Welcome to my world 🤪🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted July 28 Report Share Posted July 28 15 hours ago, grizzlyg said: Another centre half would be good. Mcginn not back for a while and now 35, I have grave doubts if we'll see much more of Paul McGinn unfortunately. By the time he recovers we'll have an established pair of younger first pick centre backs. A shame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted July 28 Report Share Posted July 28 36 minutes ago, Kmcalpin said: I have grave doubts if we'll see much more of Paul McGinn unfortunately. By the time he recovers we'll have an established of younger first pick centre backs. A shame. Great back up to have though. As long as he can still move after his injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stv Posted July 28 Report Share Posted July 28 2 hours ago, Happy Dosser said: I had hopes that Thor would be an asset but he seems injury-prone and I'm not sure our new manager has confidence in him. He was a strange choice anyway because Askou was not a simple "sling into the box for the big guy" kind of manager. When he played only a couple of games at the start he set up a couple and scored one , if I recall correctly. He is exactly what we need now to complete moves in the box for a big guy he looked quite mobile. On the injury front was he injured at all for his previous team . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted July 28 Report Share Posted July 28 I’m not big on stats but purely on the genk and HB games, we flung in more crosses into the box in those two games than we did for half of last season. I’d have thought big Thor would be perfect for this type of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted July 28 Report Share Posted July 28 I'm sure the manager knows where we lack and what we need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted July 28 Report Share Posted July 28 3 hours ago, Happy Dosser said: I had hopes that Thor would be an asset but he seems injury-prone and I'm not sure our new manager has confidence in him. He was a strange choice anyway because Askou was not a simple "sling into the box for the big guy" kind of manager. I have nothing to go on but why do you think the new manager has no confidence in Thor? Obviously he hasn’t played because he is injured do you think there are other reasons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dosser Posted July 28 Report Share Posted July 28 30 minutes ago, ropy said: I have nothing to go on but why do you think the new manager has no confidence in Thor? Obviously he hasn’t played because he is injured do you think there are other reasons? I've no idea really but he looked pretty cheesed off sitting in the POD and the manager hasn't mentioned looking forward to his return, especially when the alternatives we have aren't very inspiring. Hope I'm wrong and he'll be unleashed as our new secret weapon but it was just a feeling I had. He should certainly enjoy our increase in crosses into the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted July 28 Report Share Posted July 28 Jamie Knight-Lebel... Apparently If true would imagine its just a loan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted July 28 Report Share Posted July 28 3 minutes ago, Richie said: Jamie Knight-Lebel... Apparently If true would imagine its just a loan ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted July 28 Report Share Posted July 28 He's a Canadian centre back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Balls of Shire Posted July 28 Report Share Posted July 28 6 hours ago, Happy Dosser said: I had hopes that Thor would be an asset but he seems injury-prone and I'm not sure our new manager has confidence in him. He was a strange choice anyway because Askou was not a simple "sling into the box for the big guy" kind of manager. I thought thor looked ok , hes not a proper run yet...no basis at all to say whether AJ fancies him or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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