Frankie 8,151 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 With Boyd signing it seems we're probably around one (or possibly two max) players away from completing our squad for the new season. It seems a midfielder (most probably Don Cowie or Scott Allan) will be the final signing with perhaps another defender added if we move on anyone (such as Perry). 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I am telling you Ally wants to bring in 6 players. Now he may not get them but that's how many he wants. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,151 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I am telling you Ally wants to bring in 6 players. Now he may not get them but that's how many he wants. He may want them but we can't afford them. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,251 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Whilst yet unconfirmed, it says of FF that Perry's away now. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,151 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Whilst yet unconfirmed, it says of FF that Perry's away now. Perry is still at the club. If he doesn't find a new club before the end of August he'll most likely be released/paid off. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthter 542 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Perry certainly appeared in a couple of the pre-season training photos.... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Cooper 0 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 He may want them but we can't afford them. I am not convinced anyone, certainly on here, knows what we can or cannot afford. We have just pulled off 2 outstanding signings, the 2 biggest and best in the country so far. I don't think we are done just yet either. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,151 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I am not convinced anyone, certainly on here, knows what we can or cannot afford. We have just pulled off 2 outstanding signings, the 2 biggest and best in the country so far. I don't think we are done just yet either. Both are free transfers and one is on very low wages. However, many fans are split on how good they are. Short-term they should do fine but longer term that's another matter entirely. Now I'm happy enough when it comes to the overall context of their acquisitions but any cursory look at our finances shows that while we may well sign more players, the costs will have to stay minimal. Hence negotiations with Cowie and Allan who are also both available on free transfers. Problem is their wage demands are higher than both Miller and Boyd which is why we've been unable to complete any deal so far. I'm pleased we're trying to be clever in the transfer market but while not paying fees for players (and minimising wages) should be welcomed, I'd say it's out of necessity rather than anything else. Last year, if it wasn't for a short term loan (still not paid back it seems) the club would have been in dire straits. With far fewer season books sold and not much more income of note, it's a stretch for anyone to say we'll be signing around ten players in total. Not unless further investment is forthcoming. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Cooper 0 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Both are free transfers and one is on very low wages. However, many fans are split on how good they are. Short-term they should do fine but longer term that's another matter entirely. Now I'm happy enough when it comes to the overall context of their acquisitions but any cursory look at our finances shows that while we may well sign more players, the costs will have to stay minimal. Hence negotiations with Cowie and Allan who are also both available on free transfers. Problem is their wage demands are higher than both Miller and Boyd which is why we've been unable to complete any deal so far. I'm pleased we're trying to be clever in the transfer market but while not paying fees for players (and minimising wages) should be welcomed, I'd say it's out of necessity rather than anything else. Last year, if it wasn't for a short term loan (still not back it seems) the club would have been in dire straits. With far fewer season books sold and not much more income of note, it's a stretch for anyone to say we'll be signing around ten players in total. Not unless further investment is forthcoming. Very low wages but probably still higher than every player in the country outside it's 2 biggest clubs. Miller is a wonderful signing in our circumstance, as is Boyd. As for short term long term, that is open to interpretation and what each individual classes each term. Their meanings seem to change with every different saga surrounding our club. I like and appreciate such praise of Mr Wallace and how we are trying to go about our business, credit to you in such a vicious jungle. I don't see the point in spending fees at this level when we don't need to. Fees are simply to satisfy fans egos. Some of our best signings in the last decade have been free transfers. 10 is a bit much especially when we already have such a large squad. I still feel we need a handful out the door. To me, that would be equally as exciting. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Barristan Selmy 222 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Miller and Boyd will get plenty goals. I'm more worried about the other end. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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