piffer Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 There’s something not quite right about the whole Whitehall thing. Despite him being here for six months there doesn’t seem to be a proper opinion of him formed by those inside the club. He was here on an extended trial in the summer only to earn a short term deal. It took months for the manager to show any faith in him. Even now after seeing him for half a season he’s only deemed worth another six months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killie billies pal Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 59 minutes ago, Bellman2010 said: Kilmarnock are set to offer Danny Whitehall a deal until the end of the season. The 25-year-old, who is out of contract this month, has scored two goals in his last two outings. Alex Dyer wants to get him tied up as there is uncertainty surrounding Eamonn Brophy’s future, after he signed a pre-contract with St Mirren and he could move there this month. Dyer took a chance on Englishman Whitehall when he took him in on a short-term deal from Maidenhead United in the summer. It took Whitehall time to get up to the speed of full-time football, but he is now making an impression at Rugby Park. The Ayrshire outfit are also keen on striker Andre Wright after he left Irish side Bohemians on freedom of contract. Killie are also set to extend the loan of keeper Colin Doyle from Hearts. His deal was also up this month but Dyer wants to extend that to provide competition for Danny Rogers. Meanwhile, new Kilmarnock midfielder Diaguely Dabo has admitted having his friend Youssouf Mulumbu at Rugby Park was a massive pull for him. The Frenchman, who was previously at Stevenage, confirmed: “I know Yousouff from back in France. “He had helped me with the language and to adapt. “I am so happy to have him with me.” The 28-year-old has vowed to give some more power and strength to the Killie engine room. He said: “I’m aggressive, technical and athletic. “I like working hard for the team.” https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/danny-whitehall-earns-new-kilmarnock-23267473 I must admit to a smirk when I read his last comment 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historyman Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 33 minutes ago, piffer said: There’s something not quite right about the whole Whitehall thing. Despite him being here for six months there doesn’t seem to be a proper opinion of him formed by those inside the club. He was here on an extended trial in the summer only to earn a short term deal. It took months for the manager to show any faith in him. Even now after seeing him for half a season he’s only deemed worth another six months. Only Dyer could have a player for over 6 months and still not be able to make a decision about him. It just sums him up as a manager. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skygod Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 25 minutes ago, killie billies pal said: I must admit to a smirk when I read his last comment "Like I said - you've come to the right place! You know what I mean?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killie billies pal Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, skygod said: "Like I said - you've come to the right place! You know what I mean?" He said: “I’m aggressive, technical and athletic. “I like working hard for the team.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skygod Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 I know. I was imagining the manager's response. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch14 Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 1 hour ago, PrestersKtid said: makes perfect sense to get him till end of the season. If he grabs another few goals then great, if he struggles then we can get rid in summer. Very much this for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmck18 Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 To be honest am not sure about whitehall aye he’s scored a couple of goals in the last 2 games but lacks pace and his first touch is honking, think he would be ok if we had pace to play off him but sadly we don’t. and given out 6 month contracts clearly shows that we’re not 100% convinced on him as a club 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutz1869 Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) I think the point is that there is a formed opinion of him and its that he's not very good. But there's a context, the striker market is a difficult market to get good value and when we have brophy nearly signed away to St. Mirren and rumours of Kabamba leaving too, it makes sense to keep our other recognised first team striker (Even if he is playing at a level a few divisions above his standard) 6 months gets us through to the end of the season and more time for a look at a better market. Edited January 6, 2021 by Nutz1869 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Y Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 44 minutes ago, Nutz1869 said: I think the point is that there is a formed opinion of him and its that he's not very good. But there's a context, the striker market is a difficult market to get good value and when we have brophy nearly signed away to St. Mirren and rumours of Kabamba leaving too, it makes sense to keep our other recognised first team striker (Even if he is playing at a level a few divisions above his standard) 6 months gets us through to the end of the season and more time for a look at a better market. The market shrinks if you're in the league below 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebigguy68 Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 2 hours ago, piffer said: There’s something not quite right about the whole Whitehall thing. Despite him being here for six months there doesn’t seem to be a proper opinion of him formed by those inside the club. He was here on an extended trial in the summer only to earn a short term deal. It took months for the manager to show any faith in him. Even now after seeing him for half a season he’s only deemed worth another six months. For once I’m with the establishment here. I can’t make up my mind on Whitehall and therefore a short term deal makes most sense. Yes, he may bang in another 10 goals till season ends but equally he could amble around in a in a 10 foot radius on the edge of the penalty area without impacting another game. If it had not been for the 4 goals he would be out of here. He doesn’t have good movement, touch or a clever footballing brain. But (and it’s a big but) he has scored goals when started and at a good rate. He may be a kris boyd type - a penalty box predator that we desperately need and are rare birds these days. We do run the risk of losing him if he hits a good streak but I’ve not seen enough to offer a longer term deal. Hopefully he does well, likes it here and goes onto a longer term deal prior to summer. But I’m really not sure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piffer Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Thebigguy68 said: For once I’m with the establishment here. I can’t make up my mind on Whitehall and therefore a short term deal makes most sense. Yes, he may bang in another 10 goals till season ends but equally he could amble around in a in a 10 foot radius on the edge of the penalty area without impacting another game. If it had not been for the 4 goals he would be out of here. He doesn’t have good movement, touch or a clever footballing brain. But (and it’s a big but) he has scored goals when started and at a good rate. He may be a kris boyd type - a penalty box predator that we desperately need and are rare birds these days. We do run the risk of losing him if he hits a good streak but I’ve not seen enough to offer a longer term deal. Hopefully he does well, likes it here and goes onto a longer term deal prior to summer. But I’m really not sure. It’s fine for us as fans not being able to make our minds up on him. Dyer had him for good a few weeks before we offered him a short term deal. He’s seen him train for months. He’s watched him in a number of games against different levels of opposition. He should have formed a decent assessment of the player now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebigguy68 Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, piffer said: It’s fine for us as fans not being able to make our minds up on him. Dyer had him for good a few weeks before we offered him a short term deal. He’s seen him train for months. He’s watched him in a number of games against different levels of opposition. He should have formed a decent assessment of the player now. Fair point. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 Kilmarnock boss Alex Dyer wants to get Danny Whitehall and Youssouf Mulumbu's futures sorted out this week. Both players are out of contract this month after only signing short-term deals last summer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrazyKillie Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Craigieboy said: Kilmarnock boss Alex Dyer wants to get Danny Whitehall and Youssouf Mulumbu's futures sorted out this week. Both players are out of contract this month after only signing short-term deals last summer. Hopefully another 6 month deal for Whitehall - wouldnt want to be pinning our hopes on him for years to come. Reckon he would score a barrel load in the championship though... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellman2010 Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 New 6 month contract 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonbon19 Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Danny’s signing is underwhelming, mind you I thought that about Kevin Kyle and was proven wrong , hope it turns out similar. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Killie alan Posted January 8, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Good luck to you Danny hope you do well at least you want to play for killie 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCM Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Hope to be proven wrong but I am not convinced by Whitehall, it seems a signing made primarily through desperation, as we had only one other striker left that Dyer would play. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killjoy1869 Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) There seems to be a “that’ll/he’ll do” attitude at the moment. Whether it’s the manger situation or the players. The lack of ambition for a club that finished third less than two years ago is astonishing. Edited January 8, 2021 by Killjoy1869 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouser2 Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Good Luck to him , if he can somehow continue to score on a regular basis when picked then will prove a useful part of squad Still hoping we end up in this window adding at least 1 other option up front 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxyboy Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Think he’s done enough to warrant another 6 months to see if he’s good enough. Hope it works out for him as he’s got a look of a good poacher 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muza1962 Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 1 minute ago, maxyboy said: Think he’s done enough to warrant another 6 months to see if he’s good enough. Hope it works out for him as he’s got a look of a good poacher You must be watching different games from me. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muza1962 Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 He is Colin Nish without the skill. -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiepie Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 1 minute ago, muza1962 said: He is Colin Nish without the skill. Who was a really good player. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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