Graeme S Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Hopefully he can be someone who like Slater(on leaving St Mirren) felt that he needed a change of club to progress his career. Sounds similar in that Well wanted to keep him but couldn't guarantee 1st team football.I assume we cannot guarantee 1st team football however he has obviously felt wanted by LM and is prepared to take the chance!Hope it works out for both parties. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[email protected] Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 50 minutes ago, david mcbeth said: good to hear you can be relied on to talk pish Get a grip we need competition stop excepting ordinary 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killied Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 I think having the competition for places on the wings will be a great asset for us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bute-killiefan Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Sp3ckyh0td0g81 said: Good energy and very positive. I can forgive the obviouslies 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skygod Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) Dom Thomas has been told to relive his school days at Kilmarnock and the summer signing says it is a breath of fresh air compared to Motherwell. The 21-year-old winger had been on loan with Queen of the South last season before he and Well parted company. "He told me to go and play like you are playing in the school with your pals," he said of Killie boss Lee McCulloch. "And, for me, that's the way it should be played, but people take football too seriously." Thomas responded by scoring a double in his first start for Kilmarnock as the Ayrshire side came from behind to beat Clyde 4-2 in the League Cup on Tuesday. Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson said he allowed Thomas to join Killie on a three-year contract because he believed the young Scot no longer wanted to be at Fir Park. "Everyone has a different opinion, but the way they were playing wasn't really for me," said Thomas. "The way they set out to play football here is perfect for me. "The manager said he wants me to play with a smile on my face and that was music to my ears. "The way I wanted to play football was the way he wants me to play and I am thankful for that." McCulloch says he is trying to take the fear factor out of football at Rugby Park. "I spoke to Dom and he was telling me that what he had been taught in the last year or two had been about defence," he recalled as he looked forward to Saturday's next League Cup Group E game away to Annan Athletic. "I just wanted him to enjoy his football again and go and play as a free spirit and I think he did that the other night. "As long as he is putting in the hard work then I just want him to enjoy himself and express himself with no fear. "That is the culture we are trying to create, especially in the final third, just go and express yourself and don't fear giving the ball away. "Worse things have happened than giving a football away, especially in the final third of the pitch." (BBC) "The manager said he wants me to play with a smile on my face and that was music to my ears." The boy loves a cliché but at least he doesn't mix his metaphors! Edited July 22, 2017 by skygod 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillinger Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) 2 starts, 2 goals, (at least) 2 assists. This boy is the real deal I reckon. Edited July 22, 2017 by Dillinger 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDeeBop Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 I'm usually a positively minded person and it's clear the lad has talent, but let's judge him on how he performs week in week out against our bread and butter in the league. Very different kettle of fish. Still, a good start and here's hoping it continues. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piffer Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 You have to take into consideration the level of opponent but he's certainly impressing so far. A couple of goals scored and he's had a hand in the other four we've scored in the group as well. As said above the time to judge is in the league but he's made an impact so far 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouser2 Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 Decent start to his Killie career , much much harder games and tougher defenders to come .....hope he continues to impress and prove himself will be interesting to see the starting line up for the opening league game ...and what will be LM best 11 when he finishes his recruitment 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie242KFC Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 He loves the word "obviously" like the MacFadzean guy who was with for 5 minutes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAG Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 1 minute ago, Richie242KFC said: He loves the word "obviously" like the MacFadzean guy who was with for 5 minutes Loves sticking them in the back the net and setting them up for our XL target man too - so I'm not complaining. If they interviewed you, you'd "obviously" be a wee bit nervous and repeat an "obviously" assuring phrase if you were 21 n better at Football than all that media or typing on the internet stuff. Come on; MacFadzean was a fecking muppet compared to Thomas in their interviews and on the pitch! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallus Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 From what I have seen of him so far, i'm really happy. It's players like him that make you want to go to games. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAG Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, Gallus said: From what I have seen of him so far, i'm really happy. It's players like him that make you want to go to games. He's a bit Gallus, you could say? lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4mmy31 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) 31 minutes ago, RAG said: Loves sticking them in the back the net and setting them up for our XL target man too - so I'm not complaining. If they interviewed you, you'd "obviously" be a wee bit nervous and repeat an "obviously" assuring phrase if you were 21 n better at Football than all that media or typing on the internet stuff. Come on; MacFadzean was a fecking muppet compared to Thomas in their interviews and on the pitch! Talking of players who are terrible at interviews, Wayne Rooney still gives it his trademark "emmm" before & during answers, it doesn't affect his footballing ability. I know you can't compare both as players, but some people are comfortable with a mike stuck under there nose, others ain't..... Just saying. Edited July 22, 2017 by C4mmy31 Grammar 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp3ckyh0td0g81 Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 I couldn't care if he only grunted in interviews it's his football ability and how he performs on the park that is important 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbs Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 My Motherwell supporting mate said that he had the talent but drifted out of games too often or never got started in others and apparently has a bit of an attitude problem. He's certainly hit the ground running and been very influential in the games he's played so far ... Fingers crossed he keeps it up and we could have a real find on our hands. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestersKtid Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thomas like jones looks like a confidence player, he's gone out and impressed in every game so far. Always willing to shoot and provides too. Majority of full backs in the league are more attack minded these days so I think he'll still get some joy moving up a level. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp3ckyh0td0g81 Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Nothing wrong with a bit of attitude McCulloch strikes me as the type of guy who will be able to manage this well. Allow Thomas to have enough attitude to express himself on the park but no to much that he gets ideas above his station. Every player that has signed can't speak highly enough of how McCulloch sold the philosophy of his style he wanted to play. I don't think that wee nyaff at Well would be able to get that out of a player like Thomas hence the reason McCulloch convinced him Killie was the club to sign for. I think like Jones has flourished under McCulloch Thomas will be the exact same. The early signs are extremely promising let's hope they come to fruition throughout the season 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4mmy31 Posted July 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 58 minutes ago, Sp3ckyh0td0g81 said: Nothing wrong with a bit of attitude McCulloch strikes me as the type of guy who will be able to manage this well. Allow Thomas to have enough attitude to express himself on the park but no to much that he gets ideas above his station. Every player that has signed can't speak highly enough of how McCulloch sold the philosophy of his style he wanted to play. I don't think that wee nyaff at Well would be able to get that out of a player like Thomas hence the reason McCulloch convinced him Killie was the club to sign for. I think like Jones has flourished under McCulloch Thomas will be the exact same. The early signs are extremely promising let's hope they come to fruition throughout the season I get the impression he had fell out of love with football at Motherwell & they expected him to fill a role which didn't suit his game.... "Everyone has a different opinion, but the way they were playing wasn't really for me," said Thomas. McCulloch added "I spoke to Dom and he was telling me that what he had been taught in the last year or two had been about defence," What McCulloch expects of him, even before the Annan game.... "I just want him to enjoy his football again and go and play as a free spirit and I think he did that the other night. As long as he is putting in the hard work then I just want him to enjoy himself and express himself with no fear" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogwai Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Sp3ckyh0td0g81 said: McCulloch strikes me as the type of guy who will be able to manage this well. Allow Thomas to have enough attitude to express himself on the park but no to much that he gets ideas above his station. Every player that has signed can't speak highly enough of how McCulloch sold the philosophy of his style he wanted to play. I don't think that wee nyaff at Well would be able to get that out of a player like Thomas hence the reason McCulloch convinced him Killie was the club to sign for. I think like Jones has flourished under McCulloch Thomas will be the exact same. Agree. McCulloch seems similar to Kenny Shiels in the sense that he wants his forwards to attack and express themselves, and for everyone to be comfortable on the ball. I seem to remember both Kenny and Mixu before him getting particularly wound up about players being scared to have the ball at their feet and punting it long at every opportunity. I think it will take time for the players' confidence to come back after years of Locke etc. In that sense, maybe the Ayr game just came too soon for us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lroy Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 11 minutes ago, Mogwai said: ...he wants his forwards to attack and express themselves... Express themselves in a cognitive-anatine manner? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skygod Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 28 minutes ago, Lroy said: ....cognitive-anatine... It's not much help when you Google something and this is the entry which comes up first! Is there a name for this phenomenon? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogwai Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 30 minutes ago, Lroy said: Express themselves in a cognitive-anatine manner? Exactly. Not one, but a flocking quack squad of progressive assault anatidae. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammy201 Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) I got told that he was not going to play in the first team for Motherwell and he was going to be loaned back out to Queen of the south and he didn't want that as he wants to play for Scotland under 21 Edited July 23, 2017 by Cammy201 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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