Finn Seemann wrote:

Ross now talking about a midfielder (presumably holding) and another striking option. Where is the pace? Do we not do wingers any more?

He said attacking option to be fair so that could well be a pacy winger/striker

Last edited by LarsErikKjell (27/7/2022 9:22 am)

Hope he goes to any club other than Dunferrnline.

If Mochrie is going on loan, I suspect bodies coming in the other way won't be far off, I'd expect Glass, Duffy, Robson and Fotheringham to go on loan as well.
 

Aziz Behich signs a 2 year deal.

https://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/news/7402/AZIZ-BEHICH-SIGNS-FOR-DUNDEE-UNITED.html?key=dufc&utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Dundee%20United%20Football%20Club

The wee write-up says he's a wing-back with pace. Looks like we're finally addressing some of the longstanding shortcomings of the squad.

Shakey Isles Arab wrote:

Greetings mate.
Interviews well.
To have 50 caps for Oz speaks volumes. Edit 52 full 9 U23.
Played the full 120 v Peru to qualify Jun 14th.
Hope he hits the ground running.
Bench on Saturday ?
 

 
Needs a work permit so dunno how long that will take mate

we're 3 away from a strong summer of signings (if they are at the same level as the other 5). 

been said elsewhere but we need players to cover multiple positions. A defensive midfielder that can cover centre back too. A winger that can also play as a striker. an attacking midfielder.
 

I know I'll get shot down for saying this, but I think it's been a BRILLIANT window so far.

The simple fact is the quality of players we have been tracking and subsequently signed were just not available earlier in the window . These guys have options to consider and are not in the least bit desperate to rush into anything.

The only way to get these players is either to offer huge wages, which we can't, or play the long game and persuade them their interests are best represented here.

The downside is they aren't in place for the start of pre season - for me that's a price worth paying.

It broke my heart to see some of the criticism of the club over the last few weeks, when in reality there have been massive efforts in the recruitment space that are now bearing fruit.

I can't wait to see which top player appears next!

AlwaysUnited wrote:

I know I'll get shot down for saying this, but I think it's been a BRILLIANT window so far.

The simple fact is the quality of players we have been tracking and subsequently signed were just not available earlier in the window . These guys have options to consider and are not in the least bit desperate to rush into anything.

The only way to get these players is either to offer huge wages, which we can't, or play the long game and persuade them their interests are best represented here.

The downside is they aren't in place for the start of pre season - for me that's a price worth paying.

It broke my heart to see some of the criticism of the club over the last few weeks, when in reality there have been massive efforts in the recruitment space that are now bearing fruit.

I can't wait to see which top player appears next!

You are setting yourself up to be shot down mate. I feel like you're being overly positive (for whatever reason) in the knowledge that there are plenty fans that are frustrated with the speed of our transfer business.

Most people will generally agree with the core opinion you have, which is that we're holding off on players because we're waiting for our first choice or however you want to put it, but to quote the window as 'BRILLIANT' is just straight up fishing for a reaction in my eyes. 

A lot of fans are on board with the process. And even though we might want to see signings ASAP, the majority of fans are fully confident that the recruitment team have been working very hard over the summer to identify the best players to add to the squad. 

My advice to you, which you (of course) don't need to take, is to cool it on the extravagant views on what is happening at the club. You saying "I think it has been a good window so far" is an opinion and most would respect it, even if they disagreed. But coming out and saying you think its been a BRILLIANT window, caps and all, just comes across as you looking to rile people up. 

Fully respect your opinions on things, but I think you know yourself what you are doing.

Going back to look at your posts from when you first joined the forum is an interesting one. You seem to have changed your posting style and your views on the club hierarchy. Any thoughts on this? 

LarsErikKjell wrote:

AlwaysUnited wrote:

I know I'll get shot down for saying this, but I think it's been a BRILLIANT window so far.

The simple fact is the quality of players we have been tracking and subsequently signed were just not available earlier in the window . These guys have options to consider and are not in the least bit desperate to rush into anything.

The only way to get these players is either to offer huge wages, which we can't, or play the long game and persuade them their interests are best represented here.

The downside is they aren't in place for the start of pre season - for me that's a price worth paying.

It broke my heart to see some of the criticism of the club over the last few weeks, when in reality there have been massive efforts in the recruitment space that are now bearing fruit.

I can't wait to see which top player appears next!

You are setting yourself up to be shot down mate. I feel like you're being overly positive (for whatever reason) in the knowledge that there are plenty fans that are frustrated with the speed of our transfer business.

Most people will generally agree with the core opinion you have, which is that we're holding off on players because we're waiting for our first choice or however you want to put it, but to quote the window as 'BRILLIANT' is just straight up fishing for a reaction in my eyes. 

A lot of fans are on board with the process. And even though we might want to see signings ASAP, the majority of fans are fully confident that the recruitment team have been working very hard over the summer to identify the best players to add to the squad. 

My advice to you, which you (of course) don't need to take, is to cool it on the extravagant views on what is happening at the club. You saying "I think it has been a good window so far" is an opinion and most would respect it, even if they disagreed. But coming out and saying you think its been a BRILLIANT window, caps and all, just comes across as you looking to rile people up. 

Fully respect your opinions on things, but I think you know yourself what you are doing.

Going back to look at your posts from when you first joined the forum is an interesting one. You seem to have changed your posting style and your views on the club hierarchy. Any thoughts on this? 

this is a good post LEK. I appreciate the view that slow and steady might be the right approach on a season long basis,  but the club (Tony included), voiced an opinion that Europe was a huge opportunity for the club. I just don’t think our window has seriously prepared us for that opportunity.  BRILLIANT would be plugging the seasons long obvious gaps - this window has therefore been far from brilliant.  Maybe  it’s the best this management team can do, but I certainly am not impressed.

LarsErikKjell wrote:

Going back to look at your posts from when you first joined the forum is an interesting one. You seem to have changed your posting style and your views on the club hierarchy. Any thoughts on this? 

Based on the AU==TA theory, clearly Tony got the account from Stephen Thompson, so the older style posts were from him.
 

AlwaysUnited wrote:

I know I'll get shot down for saying this, but I think it's been a BRILLIANT window so far.

The simple fact is the quality of players we have been tracking and subsequently signed were just not available earlier in the window . These guys have options to consider and are not in the least bit desperate to rush into anything.

The only way to get these players is either to offer huge wages, which we can't, or play the long game and persuade them their interests are best represented here.

The downside is they aren't in place for the start of pre season - for me that's a price worth paying.

It broke my heart to see some of the criticism of the club over the last few weeks, when in reality there have been massive efforts in the recruitment space that are now bearing fruit.

I can't wait to see which top player appears next!

You'll only get shot down by those that can be bothered responding.
 

AlwaysUnited wrote:

I know I'll get shot down for saying this, but I think it's been a BRILLIANT window so far.

The simple fact is the quality of players we have been tracking and subsequently signed were just not available earlier in the window . These guys have options to consider and are not in the least bit desperate to rush into anything.

The only way to get these players is either to offer huge wages, which we can't, or play the long game and persuade them their interests are best represented here.

The downside is they aren't in place for the start of pre season - for me that's a price worth paying.

It broke my heart to see some of the criticism of the club over the last few weeks, when in reality there have been massive efforts in the recruitment space that are now bearing fruit.

I can't wait to see which top player appears next!

You're not somebody from the club. You're either a dick from another forum trying to disrupt things here, or you're someone who can't read a room and needs to get out more. My money is on the former. You make some sensible points, as LEK pointed out, and you bury them in a a massive pile of wank designed to piss people off. Intentionally, IMO.

Away back to eastfootball, or wherever it is you come from.

Think we’ll see Middleton arrive in next day or so