EanieMeany Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Wouldn't be much point of the clause if you could just offer then the minimum wage. Can't imagine anybody else would have been in much of a rush to sign McAlister for a better wage than he's on here. AWMSC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 McAlister and Millar are winding down their careers at this stage, I don't think they'd have too many options that wouldn't involve stepping down to a part-time level. Extending their spell here works out well for all concerned. Buchanan is at a different stage in his career so could take a different option, but as he's a total fucking haddy of a footballer that decision also works out well for all concerned. The site is supposed to be a place for the extended 'family' of Morton supporters - having an affinity with people that you don't know, because you share a love of your local football club. It's not supposed to be about point scoring and showing how 'clever' or 'funny' you are, or just being downright rude and offensive to people you don't know, because you can get away with it. Unfortunately, it seems the classic case of people who have little standing/presence in real life, use this forum as a way of making themselves feel as if they are something. It's sad, and I've said that before.. So, having been on Morton forums for about 15 years I guess, I've had enough... well done t*ssers, another Morton supporter driven away. You can all feel happy at how 'clever' you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 I think they both moved back to Morton because they wanted to be closer to home, especially in the case of Millar so i'm not too surprised that they have re-signed. I haven't read the article regarding Mcalister yet however i'd still be quite surprised if the club were allowed to offer reduced terms to the players who reached the 25 game milestone, otherwise there surely wouldn't have been the Telfer palava on the final day of the season if we were able to offer him reduced terms, as if the new manager didn't want him he could have offered him a 50% pay cut knowing that he was never going to accept it. Big difference between McAlister and Miller and the likes of Telfer and Buchanan. The stage of their careers, their previous associations with the club, what they are looking for out of a club and life. We were possibly compelled to offer them like for like, but what's to say there weren't conversations with Hopkin explaining the budget reduction, the reduced offers to everyone else, and the effect matching their previous salary would have on the overall budget. They could have taken one for the team and offered to accept reduced terms despite not being compelled to do so. Likely never know. Although, all that flies in the face of the hope we retain that we will push the boat out to keep Tidser. Just his future we wait on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madton Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Almost a starting 11 now, albeit the Morton women's team would prob beat it! Pearson. Tumilty new McAlister Strapp. Orsi Millar Jacobs Lyon Dykes. McHugh. Would imagine at least 5-6 of those will start the first game of the season. Much work needing done Davie!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Toon Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Big difference between McAlister and Miller and the likes of Telfer and Buchanan. The stage of their careers, their previous associations with the club, what they are looking for out of a club and life. We were possibly compelled to offer them like for like, but what's to say there weren't conversations with Hopkin explaining the budget reduction, the reduced offers to everyone else, and the effect matching their previous salary would have on the overall budget. They could have taken one for the team and offered to accept reduced terms despite not being compelled to do so. Likely never know. There is I assume a basic wage plus bonuses and it may well that while their basic wage is as was there has been room for manoeuvre with the add-ons. As has been said the critical issue is that they want to play for Morton and can still do a decent job for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoon Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Pretty pleased with that. I criticised McAlister a bit last year but he showed towards the end of the season he could still be a really useful player for us, and the versatility is a bonus too. Think the Tidser boat has long sailed unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodless Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Pretty pleased with that. I criticised McAlister a bit last year but he showed towards the end of the season he could still be a really useful player for us, and the versatility is a bonus too. Think the Tidser boat has long sailed unfortunately. Tidser’s waiting to see what happens with Falkirk. I would give him a deadline tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRVMP Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Tidser’s waiting to see what happens with Falkirk. I would give him a deadline tbh. Agree completely. While he's obviously one of the division's best players, we've a squad to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamOakTree Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 I'm also a bit underwhelmed with the Orsi signing, though I'm wondering if Hopkin and McElhone have a certain profile of player in mind to meet their intended high press, "in your face" style of play. I get the feeling they want to put round pegs in round holes etc. and it's not all about players' previous reputations. A bit like the American Football Coach (Lombardi?) who famously identified players without big reputations, who would fit his team profile and do the job he required. I think that's very similar to what Hopkin did with Livingston, though obviously at a different level of recognition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONofmemories Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4323901/dundee-morton-gateshead-transfer-news/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1559641851 TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LargsTON Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 They'll obviously choose Dundee. "CORNBEEF IS A BELLEND" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoon Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Wow, what a tough choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONofmemories Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 This😂 TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Llambias et Al will ensure they are Greenock bound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
port-ton Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 If they sign for Dundee they will end up successful like ICT's lower league english signings the past few years, and if they sign for us they will end up like Falkirk's signings last season. Good people will do good things, bad people will do bad things, but only with religion do good people do bad things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONofmemories Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Perhaps hoppy reputation might help. TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hej Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 "Michael Tidser is now a free agent after his pre-contract with Falkirk was voided following their relegation to League One." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madton Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 "Michael Tidser is now a free agent after his pre-contract with Falkirk was voided following their relegation to League One." That's always been the case since the last day of the season. Doesn't mean he still wont sign for them, especially if they offer the best deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 "Michael Tidser is now a free agent after his pre-contract with Falkirk was voided following their relegation to League One." Insignificant column filler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamOakTree Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Insignificant column filler. That's a bit harsh as Hej started the thread and has kept on topic, unlike players' medicals! Why don't people start a new thread instead of going off at a tangent within a thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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