Mr Bunny Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 (edited) ^Scotty Just scroll down the page on the home page or go here and bookmark: https://ptfc.co.uk/jagzone/ (Well worth a look for the interviews I mentioned above). Â ^^^Other guys above you What a lot of nonsense some of these posts are. There's not all that much movement going on elsewhere either. We have specified we are only looking for 3, at most 4 players to improve the team. That means we are looking for a better standard, which means these guys will be looking at other offers and will take time to decide on their moves. On top of that the English transfer window doesn't open until July 1st so things will be slow until then. Â Of course we may have to make late moves for a couple of defenders if we lose Lindsay and Keown; though I'd imagine Archie has someone lined up to replace Keown if we don't know his situation in a couple of weeks time - he'll want at least one replacement centre back in for preseason training. Lindsay's situation is a little different in that we will only be letting him go if we get good money for him and we'd use some of that money to replace him (I presume some of any money we get will go into the Weir Academy bank vault). Edited June 10, 2017 by Mr Bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 What would get them real praise would be a permanent link to the forum. (though if you've tried to find the link to Jagzone recently, that may not be much of a benefit!) Â Personally, I'm against a link from the OS. Might be seen as blurring the boundaries. 'Unofficial' is fine with me. Â I do hope, though, that the club do look at the site on a regular basis. If they welcome feedback from fans, then contained within these pages is a wide spectrum of opinion. I know many people associated with the club have accounts. Can anybody tell us whether it is club policy to scan the forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 ^Scotty Just scroll down the page on the home page or go here and bookmark: https://ptfc.co.uk/jagzone/ (Well worth a look for the interviews I mentioned above). I do know it is there but surely when the web designers replaced the original link with one to the season ticket renewal page, they could have left it on the banner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Personally, I'm against a link from the OS. Might be seen as blurring the boundaries. 'Unofficial' is fine with me. To my mind a link from the "fans" page shouldn't compromise the "unofficial" status. The supporters buses and unaffiliated clubs are linked from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 ^Scotty Just scroll down the page on the home page or go here and bookmark: https://ptfc.co.uk/jagzone/ (Well worth a look for the interviews I mentioned above). Â ^^^Other guys above you What a lot of nonsense some of these posts are. There's not all that much movement going on elsewhere either. We have specified we are only looking for 3, at most 4 players to improve the team. That means we are looking for a better standard, which means these guys will be looking at other offers and will take time to decide on their moves. On top of that the English transfer window doesn't open until July 1st so things will be slow until then. Â Of course we may have to make late moves for a couple of defenders if we lose Lindsay and Keown; though I'd imagine Archie has someone lined up to replace Keown if we don't know his situation in a couple of weeks time - he'll want at least one replacement centre back in for preseason training. Lindsay's situation is a little different in that we will only be letting him go if we get good money for him and we'd use some of that money to replace him (I presume some of any money we get will go into the Weir Academy bank vault). Â Spot on, And we also need to bear in mind that a lot of players and managers will have taken holidays following the end of the season. It is far to early to say whether we have or haven't got any of the guys that Archie wanted. I know that we all want to see some news, but being realistic, it will be well into July before we see any signs of action in the transfer market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 (edited) Lindsay's situation is a little different in that we will only be letting him go if we get good money for him and we'd use some of that money to replace him (I presume some of any money we get will go into the Weir Academy bank vault). Â Good point re the Academy. The Club have to make a start on self funding the youth set up and, tho' Liam may strictly not be a product of the current set up, a fair chunk of any transfer money could well be ring-fenced. Â Must say I'm not concerned re the lack of news re new players. Tho' true the top six finish meant Archie could do early business that bit easier it also meant he could set his sights that bit higher. More concerning could be the late arrival of a couple of centrebacks, which would be far from ideal but obviously largely unavoidable. Â Â To my mind a link from the "fans" page shouldn't compromise the "unofficial" status. The supporters buses and unaffiliated clubs are linked from there. Agree with BB. Not so much from this site's position but it could compromise the official site. Perhaps if there was genuine friction between fans and Board (like during the sevco fiasco a few years back) it would be clearer why keeping the status quo would be preferable. Edited June 10, 2017 by lady-isobel-barnett 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jags on tour Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 Scott Allan looks on paper a good signing for Dungdee, I've been saying for a few years I'd love to see Liam Henderson at Firhill, doubt it will happen, he will proba go back to Hibs if he goes anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithgaejag Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 They have also signed Roarie Deacon from Sutton United who looked a great player and scored some great goals in suttons FA cup run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Murray Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Would have liked Scott Allan at Firhill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonehJags Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 We dont need any more central midfielders. Â I hoped we would have got our own business sorted quicker. Still plenty of time though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Murray Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 We have lost 4 midfielders over the summer. We need need a few in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 We have effectively gained 2 new ones in Banzo and GazFraz. Midfield is not the priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 We have lost 4 midfielders over the summer. We need need a few in! Â It was central midfielders that Moneh mentioned. We've Barton, Bannigan, Fraser, McCarthy, Osman and Edwards signed up plus a couple of attacking mids. I can't see the logic of letting Welsh go then bringing in a replacement. The U20s will certainly be requiring central mids but I believe our immediate priority* will be a wide attacker (hopefully a goal threat) to play down the left. Â Â * I'm omitting central defence as I don't know the situation with Lindsay or Keown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneteaminglasgow Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 It was central midfielders that Moneh mentioned. We've Barton, Bannigan, Fraser, McCarthy, Osman and Edwards signed up plus a couple of attacking mids. I can't see the logic of letting Welsh go then bringing in a replacement. The U20s will certainly be requiring central mids but I believe our immediate priority* will be a wide attacker (hopefully a goal threat) to play down the left. Â Â * I'm omitting central defence as I don't know the situation with Lindsay or Keown. Â Central defence would still be a priority I'd imagine. I can't see Lindsay staying personally, but even if he does, we'll be left with him, Devine and Barton as things stand. Should Keown come in as well, that'll be 4 but as Barton is nominally a midfielder and we have a tendency these days to go 3 at the back, doesn't leave us any room for injuries or rotation. With Lindsay probably leaving that exacerbates the issue and I'll be surprised if Keown is the only centre back we get in the door this summer (assuming he does come). Â In fact, you could argue that centre midfield is the one area of the team we don't actually need to do anything about this summer (other that goalkeeper, obviously). If Dumbuya is fit, we're fine at right back, and Elliott can cover, but I wouldn't fancy Elliott at right back for any prolonged period of time. Booth is solid enough at Left back, but we could definitely improve and Penrice I would think will be sent out on loan again to gain some more experience. We're fairly short of wingers/attacking midfielders, and could always use another striker to help Doolan with the goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiThistle Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Sweet, just signed Blair Spittal to a 2 year deal per Twitter! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Pleased with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 We also apparently have signed a goalkeeper. Jamie Sneddon from the Blue Brazil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanito Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Is he any relation to Ian Spittal the 1980's full back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen1876 Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 It was only the end of the season before last that Hull were being linked with a £1 million move for him. Could have a player on our hands of Archie works his magic.  Welcome Blair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Is he any relation to Ian Spittal the 1980's full back? His son I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyjag Posted June 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Alan Nixon on Twitter, a very reliable journo, saying that Thistle & Oxford have agreed a fee for Lindsay, apparently just up to Liam to decide now,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonehJags Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Very promising addition in spittal. Good age with a lot of potential Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Welcome to Firhill Blair and Jamie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Great news about Blair, Jamie is hopefully one for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Welcome to both players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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