Pedrodelawasp Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 38 minutes ago, Jamie_M said: Wow. Thought it was a possibility given we’re in need of a left back, he’s in need of games and he was still coming along to the odd game during his rehab. Fingers crossed he’ll be up to speed and able to help us out. Better to have him than continuing with right footed midfielders at left back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamOakTree Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 That’s not just a change of heart, that’s a complete character transformation. Well done Dougie, takes a big man to own up to his mistakes then do something about them. You have to recognise your problem before you can resolve it! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hej Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) 35 minutes ago, port-ton said: Purely from a team perspective it's an extremely handy signing for next couple of months at least. From a massive red flag perspective, I'm sure it was an extremely tough negotiation between our new chairman and his agent to get him in the shop window until the end of the transfer window. He and his agent will have bitten our hand off for this offer considering he's not had a job in 8 months. The length of the deal could well be as much our decision as his given that it was our choice to get rid of him in the first place. Edited December 8, 2023 by Hej Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Skelton Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Welcome back Lewis really hope it is longer than just until January. 1 Big B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMcC1874 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Was not expecting that. If waters was fit we wouldn't be signing him but it's good to have him back for the short time solid player at left back and plenty of experience, the only slight thing I would question is signing someone who hasn't played for 6 months on a two month deal doesn't really add up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnbru Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 1 minute ago, RossMcC1874 said: Was not expecting that. If waters was fit we wouldn't be signing him but it's good to have him back for the short time solid player at left back and plenty of experience, the only slight thing I would question is signing someone who hasn't played for 6 months on a two month deal doesn't really add up. We're desperate for a left back and know what he can do. Can't be many that are available do worth a gamble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cet Homme Charmant Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 1 minute ago, RossMcC1874 said: Was not expecting that. If waters was fit we wouldn't be signing him but it's good to have him back for the short time solid player at left back and plenty of experience, the only slight thing I would question is signing someone who hasn't played for 6 months on a two month deal doesn't really add up. He hasn't played since 21 January, so in fact it's almost 11 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
port-ton Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, Hej said: He and his agent will have bitten our hand off for this offer considering he's not had a job in 8 months. The length of the deal could well be as much our decision as his given that it was our choice to get rid of him in the first place. Our chairman and his agent is the same person which is why your point about being as much our decision is moot and a potential conflict of interest going forward. We need strapp in so I'm not complaining about this particular deal but this was my worry when Laird was appointed chairman. 2 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...
Hej Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 15 minutes ago, port-ton said: Our chairman and his agent is the same person which is why your point about being as much our decision is moot and a potential conflict of interest going forward. We need strapp in so I'm not complaining about this particular deal but this was my worry when Laird was appointed chairman. Oh, I didn't know that. I definitely agree with your concerns. That's not a great look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibi Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Good move that probably benefits both parties. No real downside imho. 1 "Any nation given the opportunity to regain its national sovereignty and which then rejects it is so far beneath contempt that it is hard to put words to it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vikingTON Posted December 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2023 6 hours ago, DreamOakTree said: That’s not just a change of heart, that’s a complete character transformation. Well done Dougie, takes a big man to own up to his mistakes then do something about them. You have to recognise your problem before you can resolve it! Fooling. Absolutely. Nobody. 3 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...
SassenachTon Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Really, really made up with this. He's a quality player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamOakTree Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 4 hours ago, vikingTON said: Fooling. Absolutely. Nobody. My source is from the board via MCT. As a MCT Member I'm encouraged to ask questions and I've been pleasantly surprised at how my concerns are treated seriously and address as such. On some occasions MCT have forwarded my concerns to the board and came back with their response. In this case (policy on academy players) they simply said that the board had similar concerns to myself and put them to the manager. I'm sure that anyone on here or the Morton forum would be more surprised if I didn't articulate my concerns through that avenue in the same way as I do on these forums, albiet in a much more diplomatic fashion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamOakTree Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 4 minutes ago, DreamOakTree said: My source is from the board via MCT. As a MCT Member I'm encouraged to ask questions and I've been pleasantly surprised at how my concerns are treated seriously and address as such. On some occasions MCT have forwarded my concerns to the board and came back with their response. In this case (policy on academy players) they simply said that the board had similar concerns to myself and put them to the manager. I'm sure that anyone on here or the Morton forum would be more surprised if I didn't articulate my concerns through that avenue in the same way as I do on these forums, albiet in a much more diplomatic fashion. Copied from my post on P&B, hence the black background etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, DreamOakTree said: Copied from my post on P&B, hence the black background etc. Copied from my response to your post on P and B. 2 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...
DreamOakTree Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, vikingTON said: Copied from my response to your post on P and B. Very intellectual! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, DreamOakTree said: Very intellectual! 1 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...
Drew Busby's Moustache Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Wonder what Dougie's thoughts are regarding this next window bearing in mind we could well lose French and Strapp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 6 hours ago, Drew Busby's Moustache said: Wonder what Dougie's thoughts are regarding this next window bearing in mind we could well lose French and Strapp. Strapp signing for a handful of games is a bonus rather than a risk. It would be nice to have him til the end of the season but Waters is more than capable at this level. As for French, I think there's a player in there but his fitness and performances haven't exactly been brilliant. Presumably both French and Harkness' wages become free in January. If we can keep him and he hits a bit of form then great, but he also wouldn't be a huge loss on current showing and we should have the budget to fund a decent replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibi Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 38 minutes ago, TopCat said: Strapp signing for a handful of games is a bonus rather than a risk. It would be nice to have him til the end of the season but Waters is more than capable at this level. As for French, I think there's a player in there but his fitness and performances haven't exactly been brilliant. Presumably both French and Harkness' wages become free in January. If we can keep him and he hits a bit of form then great, but he also wouldn't be a huge loss on current showing and we should have the budget to fund a decent replacement. We're surely not paying for Harkness? Is he not away back to THerangers? "Any nation given the opportunity to regain its national sovereignty and which then rejects it is so far beneath contempt that it is hard to put words to it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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