STFC Transfer Rumours

[DiV]

McKirdy going is a blow.

We were short of goals anyway. Cant see the Plymouth lad scoring the goals we were missing AS WELL AS the goals McKirdy would provide.

We also haven’t address the need for a Grant ‘19 type midfielder…

Not all doom and gloom but certainly not as positive as others.
Still think we are worse off. Hopefully we push Darcy forward into McKirdys spot and he does well there.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey]

I’ve seen a lot of good, important players for STFC over the decades - McKirdy isn’t in the top 20.

[Bogus Dave]

Underwhelmed? Blimey, you’re hard to please!

Problem now is picking a starting XI out of a bunch of very good players.

We’ve scored 6 goals in 8 games, and I’m not convinced yesterdays business leaves us stronger up top

[@MacPhlea]

We’ve scored 6 goals in 8 games, and I’m not convinced yesterdays business leaves us stronger up top

Taking the flip side - could it get any worse? Let’s face it, McKirdy was part of the drought - either through lack of goals or suspension.  If we had scored 12 and McKirdy and scored 7 of those, we’d be up in arms at losing McKirdy but to be fair, I don’t think we’ll miss him that much and I think we’ll operate better as a unit rather than revolving our game plan around a petulant rag doll.

That said I wish Harry the best of luck at Hibs - last year the team excelled all our expectations and reset the rot. I was worried at the start of the season but these signings and moving Harry on make complete footballing and business sense… it’s up to SL now to make it work…

[theakston2k]

We sorted the right back issue which is good but we’ve left ourselves in exactly the same position as we were 2 days ago up top. Jephcott was the extra forward we needed but losing McKirdy just meant we need another 1st team ready forward and that hasn’t happened. So we are still light up top and if Jephcott gets injured then what? 

Also still think we lack bite and a ball winner in midfield especially when it comes to seeing games out but that just seems a type of player the club has no interest in.

[Nemo]

We were never going to buy another central midfielder, we have about 8 we're trying to get into the same side already. I know people pine for a Grant type enforcer but neither of our last two managers have shown the slightest interest in that kind of player.

[TheDukeOfBanbury]

Bet he's chuffed with all the pissing about  

Evidently was on the plane back home when the deal finally went through.
Just think it was probably the best outcome as his head was all over the place.

Massive loss losing the goals but can only hope Jephcott picks up where H left off.
We do remain one striker short, clearly hoping Adeloye suddenly does a Fjortoft with us.

Not a bad window regarding losing players.
Can only hope the new players hit the ground running.

Credit Swindon though for the brinkmanship regarding McKirdy, would have the previous owner cashed in at a reduced fee earlier on?

[Pericardinho]

How long is this Hepburn-Murphy out for?

Think a lot of people seem to be forgetting him?

[DiV]

As soon as Duke said the McKirdy deal was off - it was obviously going to happen.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey]

We’re far stronger than a couple of days ago. Defence/midfield have loads of options. Wakeling and Jephcott will score goals for sure - hopefully Doyle/Yates style.

All last season we operated with 1 striker - either Simpson or Davison, both novices. They’ve been replaced with a proven goalscorer.

We’re never going to field an enforcer type.

Bugger picking a starting XI, though.

[adje]

Is anyone else having "quoting issues"?

[The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey]

Doesn’t affect us now, I think, but

‘Hibs and Harry McKirdy - it's not cut and dry. A three-year deal has been agreed with the player but the transfer is subject to FIFA approval as it's gone right to the wire with paperwork. Suggestion the issue is at the Swindon end. Chances are it will spill into next week’

[DiV]

We’re far stronger than a couple of days ago. Defence/midfield have loads of options. Wakeling and Jephcott will score goals for sure - hopefully Doyle/Yates style.

All last season we operated with 1 striker - either Simpson or Davison, both novices. They’ve been replaced with a proven goalscorer.

We’re never going to field an enforcer type.

Bugger picking a starting XI, though.

Don’t think we are stronger.

We’ve sold last seasons top scorer and replaced him with a Plymouth bench warmer and an injured striker who doesn’t score goals.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey]

Last season being the operative words. We’ve done fuck all with him this season.

[Exiled Bob]

Morgan Roberts is a very good player. Been excellent for Banbury this season. Ex Northampton. 5 goals this season.

Video of Banbury's recent game against Hereford. He looks pretty good: