cammy_boy Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 Erwin should get the nod to start if hes fit smashing player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompey Repatriated Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 When you see those teams, what a strong side we've got. Not one weak position. Would like to see Wilson in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedsy Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 7 minutes ago, Isle of Wight Exile said: When you see those teams, what a strong side we've got. Not one weak position. Would like to see Wilson in there. Completely agree mate id be happy with any of those teams the lads have suggested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piffer Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 Those lineups I don’t think will be far off. Two positions up for grabs maybe? McKenzie in midfield or maybe Wilson and who leads the line. I suspect Rory will start as his press will be useful against a team likely to want to pass the ball about. Also think we will go with Erwin and Brophy up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangodog Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 Still feel we're a bit short in midfield after losing Mulumbu and Tshibola. Difficult game to start with as they'll be up for it and probably bring a big support, although no tougher than last season's first game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piffer Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 1 minute ago, Wrangodog said: Still feel we're a bit short in midfield after losing Mulumbu and Tshibola. Difficult game to start with as they'll be up for it and probably bring a big support, although no tougher than last season's first game. I’d agree with that. Aside from attackers we don’t have the strength in depth at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompey Repatriated Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 If we most likely go with a midfield three I'd like to see McKenzie, Power and either Wilson or Dicker sitting. Need McKenzie for mobility in there. Give the Bournemouth lad a good run out too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Superscot Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 (edited) Why don’t we sign Mulumbu on a zero hours contract week by week? Then he’s not signed long term and is free to move and he gets paid to play. That keeps him in the shop window and we get a top class player. Edited July 9, 2018 by Jimmy Superscot Fat finger syndrome -2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Superscot Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 On 7/8/2018 at 2:05 PM, angus said: If he is only on a six month deal,let’s see what he’s like asap. against Premier League opposition. Thought he was on a season long loan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouser2 Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 A lot will depend on which players SC thinks are fit enough n ready for the "toughest game" of the group, pretty sure most in the squad will get some game time in the other group fixtures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cill Mheàrnaig Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 25 minutes ago, Jimmy Superscot said: Why don’t we sign Mulumbu on a zero hours contract week by week? Then he’s not signed long term and is free to move and he gets paid to play. That keeps him in the shop window and we get a top class player. Calm down Mike Ashley. -1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangodog Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 59 minutes ago, Jimmy Superscot said: Thought he was on a season long loan? Nope, until January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killie Conman Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 58 minutes ago, Jimmy Superscot said: Why don’t we sign Mulumbu on a zero hours contract week by week? Then he’s not signed long term and is free to move and he gets paid to play. That keeps him in the shop window and we get a top class player. Zero hours contracts are s**t If he doesn't get picked in squad or is injured, you don't want us to pay him? That's what a zero hours contract is, if you don't get asked to work you get no pay I am sure we could give him a normal contract with a release clause, in the event of a team coming in before the window closes The thing against that is, he can only play for two clubs in a season, so if he left us and it didn't work out at next club, he is fecked until next summer, unless he went to a League that starts after January (I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigYin Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 I’ve got a feeling CM is somewhere that SSC is going to try and pull out all the stops and try and bring in a gem or two to add to the squad. We’re reasonably well covered in defence and up top but a couple of quality additions in midfield could be the difference. Might be a case of waiting to see how EPL squads turn out when there transfer window shuts early and who will be available, albeit maybe just on loan. I’m sure he’s also monitoring Mulumbus situation and if he’s not inundated with offers, we’ll push the boat to offer him a contract to sign back up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Jimmy Superscot said: Why don’t we sign Mulumbu on a zero hours contract week by week? Then he’s not signed long term and is free to move and he gets paid to play. That keeps him in the shop window and we get a top class player. Can't see that being appealing to either party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Souleycouley93 Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 I’d prefer we go and get a player who’s likely to be at the club for next couple of years. Build him into our way of playing and get some squad stability. Youssouf was good in his half season and excellent for a few games too. I can’t see him coming back now unless he’s really struggling for a contract elsewhere. I trust Clarke to make good signings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Superscot Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 11 hours ago, Killie Conman said: Zero hours contracts are s**t If he doesn't get picked in squad or is injured, you don't want us to pay him? That's what a zero hours contract is, if you don't get asked to work you get no pay I am sure we could give him a normal contract with a release clause, in the event of a team coming in before the window closes The thing against that is, he can only play for two clubs in a season, so if he left us and it didn't work out at next club, he is fecked until next summer, unless he went to a League that starts after January (I think) Ok, my tongue was slightly in my cheek re the zero hours thing, but your idea of a temporary contract with a release clause would serve the same purpose (without the Ashley angle!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strathclyder Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 I know slightly off track of where the thread has went but got my tickets online yesterday. Seemed only to be East stand and not many tickets away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Strathclyder said: I know slightly off track of where the thread has went but got my tickets online yesterday. Seemed only to be East stand and not many tickets away. I don't really see folk rushing to buy tickets, takes 2 secs to hand over £15 at the turnstile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillkieBoab Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 Walk up. Pay cash. Simples! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudger Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 Cue certain people going nuts at the size of the crowd on Friday. Personally I view this as a glorified friendly and think the attendance will reflect that fact. I'll reserve my judgement of attendances until the St Johnstone game. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclean07 Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 Anything less than 10k a disappointment IMHO. -1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estragon Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 This is the problem with the new group stage - we've had preseason training including a closed doors game, and now we're straight into an important match on Friday. We've been disappointing in these games since they were reintroduced a couple of seasons ago, and this will be the first time that we've drawn a fellow Premiership side. Hoping to lay down a marker for the opening games of the season with a confident performance - I don't imagine we'll score a great deal, but I'd be pleased with a win and if we give away very little at the back. The next three shouldn't pose many problems after this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasboag Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 STs don't apply for this match - is that right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 16 minutes ago, dasboag said: STs don't apply for this match - is that right? Yes, only league games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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