Penfold Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 With the 3 players going, and others not having received any contract offers(assume Jimmy wants rid) then we need to be looking for replacements. It's the perfect time to snap up some players on pre-contracts to replace those outgoing. Ian Black and Paddy Cregg are both out of contract in the summer apparently. I'm amazed there hasn't been speculation involving them already. Worthy replacements for Clark and Nicholson. Whats the odds Calderwood actually having an idea who he wants to bring in as replacements? Hart said he'd rejected the final offer before the Copenhagen game so surely Calderwood has to have identified a replacement by now. I'm not overly worried about the 3 players leaving, it's more that I don't trust Calderwood to bring in worthy replacements. Is Dave Bus the best he can come up with? Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Paddy Cregg, definitely. Liam Craig is good player there too. Ian Black, less sure but a decent enough player I guess. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9247
Mackie's ace! Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Ian Black has become far less 'aggressive' and hot headed on the park this season. Not sure if he's looking for a move despite being out of contract as I've not read anything about it? Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9248
bilbobaggins Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Black was the most composed player on the pitch last week. Thought he looked really good, nice touch and decent vision. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9249
Guest BTR Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Liam Craig is good player there too. I noticed yesterday he is currently on loan at St Johnstone. I like Ian Black, but unsure if he has the ability to boss a game. Similarly I think Mark Kerr (currently at Dundee Utd) has everything in the locker but lacks the edge to take a game by the scuff of the neck. One player I've liked the look of for a while is Mark Reynolds at Motherwell but a fee would need to be involved there. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9251
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Ian Black has become far less 'aggressive' and hot headed on the park this season. Not sure if he's looking for a move despite being out of contract as I've not read anything about it? That was my main concern though I complain a great deal about there not being enough of that in the current squad, that may not be a bad thing. Mark Kerr is a very good footballer but I don't think he's a strong enough player as you say. Mark Reynolds I would have in a shot. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9253
Dr. Mambo Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Jimmy only needs a defence and stikers. No replacements needed for midfield. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9257
One Bobby Clark Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Jimmy only needs a defence and stikers. No replacements needed for midfield. Really?? You've seeing the same midfield as me then?? Thinking ahead, once Clark goes (hurrah) that's one starting spot, Nic leaves in the summer (or sooner) that's another. Aluko won't be back after the summer and possibly Macnamara too. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9259
Mackie's ace! Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Really?? You've seeing the same midfield as me then?? Thinking ahead, once Clark goes (hurrah) that's one starting spot, Nic leaves in the summer (or sooner) that's another. Aluko won't be back after the summer and possibly Macnamara too. I think he's implying we don't really have a midfield in the first place. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9261
Dr. Mambo Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Correct. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9305
One Bobby Clark Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 D'oh Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9357
Slim Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 I like the look of Gretna's Yantorno, and he'd probably be the cheapest out of the midfielders already mentioned, although Cregg's probably a better shout. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9358
kaj Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Would love to see Yantorno, been really impressed with what I've seen of him this season. Bit of flair! Imagine! Other possibles for midfield: Kevin McDonald (Dundee) - Have been hearing good things about this youngster from people. Seems to score and create goals. Ian Murray (Norwich) - Ok, former Hun but was a cracking player for Hibs before he sold his soul. Probably on a fat contract and not worried that he's not playing much. Darren Young - HAHAHAHAHA, sorry, just joking, couldn't resist it... but now, if that actually happens I'm going to feel sooo bad. I mean, he took Derek back I think our main concern with Hart going is to find a replacement right-back. David McNamee is still at Coventry but don't think he's playing much either, could be an option. But of course, there's always plenty of these faceless Dutch journeymen amateurs that Jimmy's son seems intent on finding work for. They'll do! Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9392
Penfold Posted January 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Kevin McDonald would be a great signing but he just recently signed a new deal with Dundee and I think when he moves on it'll be to someone a lot better than us if he carries on progressing as he has. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9394
Drew Peacock Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Steven Hammell. Dunt foster accross to right back and put Hamell in his place - cracking full back IMO, despite the fact he's turned us down before. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9406
Jute Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Some nice suggestions but only ones we can get are those who will not command a fee as we are skint and according to the players leaving offering pish wages. Might Black or Russel Duncan from Caley as both are out of contract and Caley pay even less than we do. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9410
Superstar Tradesman Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Willie Miller said any fee from the players leaving will be used to get players in so we may well bid for someone like MacDonald. Surely we'd be upping the wages Dundee are paying him? Surely! Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9415
kaj Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Was there not mention of a transfer pot of a million or so a while back? I'm sure I can recall something, a month or two back, about JC being promised funds. May have been a dream. Sounds like the kind of dream I would have. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9420
Penfold Posted January 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Willie Miller said any fee from the players leaving will be used to get players in so we may well bid for someone like MacDonald. Surely we'd be upping the wages Dundee are paying him? Surely! http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/dundee/7165651.stm Seems if he's moving he has much higher ambitions than us. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9429
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Moutinho? Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9434
Superstar Tradesman Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Moutinho? Only if you're buying. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9436
Guest BTR Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Ian Murray (Norwich) - Ok, former Hun but was a cracking player for Hibs before he sold his soul. Probably on a fat contract and not worried that he's not playing much. Hibs and Falkirk apparently sniffing about Murray... I'd take him though. Certainly the kind of player Jimmy likes, ie versatile. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9438
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Hibs and Falkirk apparently sniffing about Murray... I'd take him though. Certainly the kind of player Jimmy likes, ie versatile. So waffly versatile. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9439
Edinburghdon Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Hibs have Beuzelin out of contract this summer according to the sun. if we dont offer Nicholson improved terms i reckon he will be an ideal replacement, surely not out of our wage structure? Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9448
Guest Nellie The Don Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Hibs have Beuzelin out of contract this summer according to the sun. if we dont offer Nicholson improved terms i reckon he will be an ideal replacement, surely not out of our wage structure? Hard to tell. If not, getting him would be a real coup. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/626-replacements-then/#findComment-9450
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