TheGoon Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Assuming he hasn’t regressed too much from his first spell here a player like Gunning could be the difference between staying up or getting dragged right into the relegation mix. MCT funding should be going there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 8 hours ago, dunning1874 said: If we were to assume the same system we're now looking at a line up like this: I don't think that assuming the same line-up provides the best reflection of our current squad and your effort also doesn't show the extent to which certain positions are covered. I prefer this way of picturing our squad, with the alternative cover provided for each position within reason: GK New/Wylie RB New/Jacobs CB McLean/New CB McGinty/McAlister LB Strapp/nae cunt CM Jacobs/McAlister/Blues CM Colville/Millar/Lyon RAM McGuffie/Nesbitt/Salkeld CAM Oliver/Nesbitt/Omar LAM Nesbitt/Omar/Colville CF Orsi/Muirhead/Salkeld Obviously you could argue for Oliver playing on the right or as a centre forward etc. but that's plenty for now. The main positive that I can see is that there is a lot of versatility in the current squad, especially in the attacking areas where covering injuries/suspensions should not be an issue at all. We're also stacked in the centre of midfield where I don't have too many concerns about being able to compete at this level. The defence on the other hand still needs first choice options as well as extra cover so finding a player or two who could do both would be ideal. That central defence would struggle to keep weans out of a close and as previously set out there is no track record of goals from our forward options either. 4 hours ago, Jamie_M said: "If we can get another 2, 3 quality players, we'll have a really good squad." Having set the squad out as above I'd kind of agree with this now actually - if by 'very good' Hopkin means 'solid midtable'. The concern though is that the squad will need two or three genuine quality players to make that happen and not completely flounder at the bottom of the league instead. If we add another set of Billy King/Kris Doolan types who have a decent to good CV but can't hack it anymore then we'd be in serious trouble. 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...
EdinTon Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Hopkin wanted to keep Ramsbottom. I'll now no longer listen to anything else he has to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bewilderedbeast Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, EdinTon said: Hopkin wanted to keep Ramsbottom. I'll now no longer listen to anything else he has to say Probably just being polite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamCam Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 There's being polite and there's ripping the pish - I hope it was the latter. As VT has outlined, we have loads of mediocre options in the middle and wide up top while the defence and goalscoring options are laughable - on a positive though imagine if Ramsbottom had stayed as our first choice keeper! If survival is the height of our ambition this season we are still seriously short of quality. I also suspect the football on offer will be brutal - maybe just as well spectators cannot attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONofmemories Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Another random prototype thrown into the mix.... TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 17 minutes ago, TONofmemories said: Another random prototype thrown into the mix.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdinTon Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 No reference made to it, or the one Oliver was wearing, whatsoever. Bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunning1874 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 The sponsor and badge blending into the top is much nicer than the home kit we got. That other hooped effort though, hideous. 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...
TONofmemories Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 We're so tinpot its unreal. What goes through folks minds?? TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRVMP Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 The other hooped prototype looks like a ZX Spectrum graphic. I like it. 23 minutes ago, TONofmemories said: We're so tinpot its unreal. What goes through folks minds?? There's a real air of the blown-up Kick Bishop Brennan Up The Arse graphic in that video. Marvelous stuff. Everything about that tableau is fucking magnificent. Nothing is quite symmetrical. The current Morton top is hanging off something at a jaunty angle. The ghost of DDF looms over all. The less said about the Anglian Lives segment after the 10 minute mark (during which someone slightly tilts the camera) the better. None of this is a dealbreaker but it's amazing watching anything that Morton put out, they never, ever check their work and there's always something slightly weird and Craggy Island about it. I love it - genuinely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renfrew Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Jamie_M said: 2 Love the home top with white badge and sponsor, a lot cleaner looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 I can't believe that the high production standards of 'A Celebration Of Craggy Island's Ethnic Diversity' is being tarred by association with Morton tbh. 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...
RealTonKid Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Where are we pulling all these kits from? We’ve went from not hearing a mouse fart for months to four weekly interviews In the space of 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 12 minutes ago, RealTonKid said: Where are we pulling all these kits from? We’ve went from not hearing a mouse fart for months to four weekly interviews In the space of 24 hours. Prototypes before choosing the new home top. With business effectively recommending on Monday, increased activity isn't all that surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deego Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 There must be more to this kits stuff. Although if it was never explained it'd be brilliant. On the subject of 'tinpot' and shoddy marketing etc., does it bother anyone else how many variations of the Morton badge are floating around these days? I saw that Rangers went through a bit of a brand refresh a few weeks ago and it really emphasise how shoddy ours is (although their Photoshop of the crest onto the Finnieston Crane etc. was pretty weird). Morton quietly launched an updated crest a few years ago but I'm not even sure those currently at the club are aware or if they've just completely forgotten about it. Aside from the mismatch between that and the older version, we've got all sorts of variations that go on to club marketing materials. I'm no branding expert but with all the chat in the last few years about getting the Morton brand out into the community via the Community Trust's work etc., should we not be focussing on putting one version of the club crest out there (at the very least, having the main one and properly defined variations for particular use)? Here's some examples (with the first having three versions in the one picture, FFS): This last one is just outrageous: Maybe it's not a big deal but it does my nut in anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink_panther Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 As long as there's one boat on the shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody66 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 32 minutes ago, Deego said: There must be more to this kits stuff. Although if it was never explained it'd be brilliant. On the subject of 'tinpot' and shoddy marketing etc., does it bother anyone else how many variations of the Morton badge are floating around these days? I saw that Rangers went through a bit of a brand refresh a few weeks ago and it really emphasise how shoddy ours is (although their Photoshop of the crest onto the Finnieston Crane etc. was pretty weird). Morton quietly launched an updated crest a few years ago but I'm not even sure those currently at the club are aware or if they've just completely forgotten about it. Aside from the mismatch between that and the older version, we've got all sorts of variations that go on to club marketing materials. I'm no branding expert but with all the chat in the last few years about getting the Morton brand out into the community via the Community Trust's work etc., should we not be focussing on putting one version of the club crest out there (at the very least, having the main one and properly defined variations for particular use)? Here's some examples (with the first having three versions in the one picture, FFS): This last one is just outrageous: Maybe it's not a big deal but it does my nut in anyway. Variety is the spice of Morton life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Blue Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Interesting to hear from hopkin, mackinnon etc. All saying pretty much the same things. In terms of the squad it's the every least to expect players, to fight for the jersey but is that enough? Hopkin saying we can add 2/3 more players to have a good squad. There has to be a goalkeeper, right back and a centre back coming in which means we won't be bringing in any other players. Think it's clear to see that we need someone who is going to at least replace the goals that mchugh scored but ideally do better. Can't see a 10/15 a season goalscorer in that squad. I like the idea of the crowdies and it sounds like mackinnon has been working behind the scenes to get the new website up and running and also looking at the commercial side and how bring in income. All of these prototype tops are just bizarre though. Surely something has to come of these although I wouldn't be surprised if they are auctioned off. 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...
TRVMP Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Is our logo a trade mark? Probably not a big deal if it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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