TRVMP Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 On 2/12/2025 at 7:11 AM, Chicken_Soup said: I’m really wary of us having another significant rebuild, starting the season poorly and hitting form around December. I’d keep the majority if possible, the squad are now showing what they’re capable of and continuity/familiarity is a positive. Would be pleased to hear about extensions for Mullen, Baird, Boyes, Wilson and Lyall. I’d hold off on the others for now though. Shaw needs a consistent run of fitness to prove himself and Reynolds has some work to do to show he can cut it at this level. Gillespie and Crawford might be too old for another year, so I’d leave those decisions until later, but I’ll trust Imrie’s decision if he thinks he can get another season out of them as reliable backups. Mullen yes, but the others... I'm wary of extensions in February at our level of football. You never know what's going to happen between now and May. Someone could do their ACL in training tomorrow, another club could release someone unexpectedly (the Oakley situation at ICT, for example). There are tons of moving parts. With that said, I'd sign Wilson up and let the others have until April or May before deciding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnbru Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 6 hours ago, TRVMP said: Mullen yes, but the others... I'm wary of extensions in February at our level of football. You never know what's going to happen between now and May. Someone could do their ACL in training tomorrow, another club could release someone unexpectedly (the Oakley situation at ICT, for example). There are tons of moving parts. With that said, I'd sign Wilson up and let the others have until April or May before deciding. I'd be surprised if we can keep Mullen - I think he's the best keeper in the league although maybe doesn't get the recognition for it - and we need to do everything we can to keep him. Wilson is in a similar category although does pick up a few injuries and some (not me) think a lack of pace holds him back so would be looking for a 2 year deal for him. Lyall and Boyes have really came on to a game recently too so I wouldn't agree about leaving it late. Both young players who took a while to settle in but playing well so imagine other teams will be looking at them as well but think they'd be happy to sign if we got in before anyone else approaches them. Baird I'm not sure about - he's a good player for us but not sure many teams will be after him so could maybe hold off since Corr is due back too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Blue Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Mullen, Ballantyne, Boyes, Delaney, Shug, Blues, Lyall, Garrity, Davies all keepers for me. Corr if he proves his fitness would be I that category too. The rest I wouldn't be too bothered about if I'm honest. There's a storm on the horizon And for that I can't see the sun For I'll keep a waiting on the pavement For the ice cream van to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 7 hours ago, irnbru said: I'd be surprised if we can keep Mullen - I think he's the best keeper in the league although maybe doesn't get the recognition for it - and we need to do everything we can to keep him. Wilson is in a similar category although does pick up a few injuries and some (not me) think a lack of pace holds him back so would be looking for a 2 year deal for him. Lyall and Boyes have really came on to a game recently too so I wouldn't agree about leaving it late. Both young players who took a while to settle in but playing well so imagine other teams will be looking at them as well but think they'd be happy to sign if we got in before anyone else approaches them. Baird I'm not sure about - he's a good player for us but not sure many teams will be after him so could maybe hold off since Corr is due back too. It isnt leaving it late to not offer a new contract right now. In fact I strongly suspect they wouldn't sign any such deal until they have a realistic understanding of their options (if they do sign a PCA, it'll be because it blows our terms out of the water anyway). There should be deals on offer once our league status/budget is pretty much secure - by the end of April would be fine. 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...
ConTon74 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Tomi Adeloye inbound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Good player. But don't really think a forward was a priority We are crying out for defenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Blue Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 4 minutes ago, dazza said: Good player. But don't really think a forward was a priority We are crying out for defenders. Agree we need another defender in but I think bringing in another centre forward was required to challenge Stuparevic There's a storm on the horizon And for that I can't see the sun For I'll keep a waiting on the pavement For the ice cream van to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dunning1874 Posted February 14 Popular Post Share Posted February 14 Bloody hell, did not see that coming and what a signing, even accounting for inevitably needing a while to get his sharpness up. Do think a defender was the biggest priority in this squad, but hardly going to turn my nose up at a signing of this calibre. 4 Brian Wake my Lord, Brian Wake Brian Wake my Lord, Brian Wake Brian Wake my Lord, Brian Wake Oh Lord, Brian Wake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Blue Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 1 minute ago, dunning1874 said: Bloody hell, did not see that coming and what a signing, even accounting for inevitably needing a while to get his sharpness up. Do think a defender was the biggest priority in this squad, but hardly going to turn my nose up at a signing of this calibre. And confirmed. Excellent news. There's a storm on the horizon And for that I can't see the sun For I'll keep a waiting on the pavement For the ice cream van to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 (edited) Absolutely take that all day long. Edited February 14 by Jamie_M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SassenachTon Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 (edited) Great news given out by Dougie in the pre-Airdrie interview. He says that "99.9% of players are fit and available" - so very encouraging to realise that we've lost only one of our 1,000-strong squad. Joking aside- Adeloye Cracking signing. The big Serb has had his moments - but he's also been invisible a lot of the time and for me - he seems to turn up when he wants to. There's also a distinct possibility that he'll be away again when his loan expires. Edited February 14 by SassenachTon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 (edited) Dougie seemed excited by the signing. Equally pleasing is the reaction from Maryhill. Edited February 14 by Jamie_M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken_Soup Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 That’s an outstanding piece of business and well worth clearing out the players we did to fund it. Even if we ultimately fall short, this shows ambition to chase 4th. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcintyre_gmfc Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 That should be a great signing, hopefully he’s fit and ready to play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greacen2000 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Wow that’s a tremendous signing. Absolutely delighted with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubes Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Brilliant by the club to get that sorted Defender in on loan and that would be a top class turnover this window. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONofmemories Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Let's hope he gets up to speed pronto 1 TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRVMP Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I'm always skeptical when a guy's been months out of the game. His record at this level is undeniable, though, and if this is one Imrie himself has been eager to get, I'm very glad we've done it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnbru Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 3 hours ago, vikingTON said: It isnt leaving it late to not offer a new contract right now. In fact I strongly suspect they wouldn't sign any such deal until they have a realistic understanding of their options (if they do sign a PCA, it'll be because it blows our terms out of the water anyway). There should be deals on offer once our league status/budget is pretty much secure - by the end of April would be fine. Teams will be starting to do their business now and get agreements in place and players heads turned. Getting longer term deals is the best protection we can get albeit a small gamble but another win or two and we're safe. 2 hours ago, dazza said: Good player. But don't really think a forward was a priority We are crying out for defenders. Apparently Corr is due back. Davies isn't scoring and has been average at best while still getting game time - we need to improve up top and we have. The defence is fine if we avoid injuries, it's a push to say the same about forwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jamie_M Posted February 14 Popular Post Share Posted February 14 1 hour ago, TRVMP said: I'm always skeptical when a guy's been months out of the game. His record at this level is undeniable, though, and if this is one Imrie himself has been eager to get, I'm very glad we've done it. Seems Dougie's been working on it since the summer. Like the cut of his jib. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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