Couple of Raith supporters text me today to laugh at the fact we were signing Laidlaw.  Brutal was the main word used.  Hopefully he’s improved since he was there.

Brutal is better than Rakovan though to be fair.

Arabnophobia wrote:

TheShed wrote:

Couple of Raith supporters text me today to laugh at the fact we were signing Laidlaw.  Brutal was the main word used.  Hopefully he’s improved since he was there.

Brutal is better than Rakovan though to be fair.

 
They might be right. We've had great players that were average after they left us.

We've signed previously great players that were shite for us.

Some players have been awful at all sorts of ages then flipped it.

Timing is very important as well as fitness, mindset, who is supporting them in associated positions,luck and management/coaching.

That is why having some cash to invest and new ideas in recruitment will make or break the new folk in charge.

 
I suspect benji will remain number 1 and this is more about reducing the wage bill with adequate back up player.

Notice Dundee have signed another right back. Wonder what that means for Cammy Kerr? 

He was seemingly watching our game v Falkirk from the boxes...

Arabnophobia wrote:

Keepers seen as good tend to peak in performance when well protected.

Oors have had an up n' down time over a while with down and up defensive performances individually and a big defensive player turnover. Protection in front of them hasn't been consistant at all.

Hard to judge but I felt Rakovan was not the man we need, Deniz the Mehmet was coming on and might well have been and Seigrist has a chance still. We might find out better when he has a more solid defence consistantly playing well infront of him well.

Cruel game at the minute. Nae time for liking players much for anything but being solid performers. That's the way it is when you need promoted.

That's a decent observation Phobes.
Gives us an excuse.
 

SuperMario wrote:

lifesanocean wrote:

Notice Dundee have signed another right back. Wonder what that means for Cammy Kerr? 

He was seemingly watching our game v Falkirk from the boxes...

 
Nothing in it!

However ayr have just signed Aaron muirhead, who plays right back, Liam smith to sign??

 
After Friday's gemme - could be - God knows we badly need someone in at RB

Pawlett incoming also.

nixonisworth20million wrote:

Arabnophobia wrote:

https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/laurie-ellis-to-leave-dundee-united/

Been part of two horrendous management teams. Robbie going for the fresh start, which Ellis probably needs also.

 
This wage saving is earmarked for a coach for the coaches, a guy who will coordinate all the coaching strategy, run presentations for them on Powerpoint, watch other coaches at work and advise on best practice when it comes to coaching. He will also look after the sweepie and lottery kitties and book the Christmas party.

JerryDungle wrote:

Pawlett incoming also.

If he does come in then imo either McMullan, Aird or King is away as well as (obviously) Loemba.

Tek wrote:

JerryDungle wrote:

Pawlett incoming also.

If he does come in then imo either McMullan, Aird or King is away as well as (obviously) Loemba.

'scuse the ignorance, but why obviously Loemba?  Has there been movements on that front?

Right back signed on loan: thank fuck.
 

Last edited by PatReilly (24/1/2019 6:04 pm)

Arabnophobia wrote:

https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/laurie-ellis-to-leave-dundee-united/

 
He was at Starks park this afternoon apparently.

PatReilly wrote:

Sorry, link:

https://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/news/5916/CHARLIE-IS-TANGERINE.html

 
Hopefully better than the last loanee full back.