Danny 0 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 It wasn't a dig at you Danny, just a general comment how people can't seem to agree on what level the Championship is actually at. I don't really see anything complicated about it. It's got much more money, and all the teams in it are bigger than SPL teams bar the OF. I agree that we're light all over..... So in my world, I'd be looking to sell McGregor, Lafferty and Beattie to free up funds and wages to bring in a defender, midfielder and striker along with a backup GK if WS has no faith in the young keepers on our books. I'd hold onto McGregor. Lafferty is a useful player in that he can play different positions. And Beattie can bugger off. But we'd get pennies for him. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Trouble with Beattie is that no-one will want him, I think we're stuck with him until the end of his contract - unless he miraculously discovers Miller type form... Lafferty could also be difficult to shift due to his wage and lack of recent success. I would loath to see MacGregor go but if we could spend the money for him, we could really improve the outfield squad... With Alexander a decent replacement, he's about the only real asset we can perhaps almost afford to do without, with our threadbare squad. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Trouble with Beattie is that no-one will want him Looks like you spoke to soon. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totti 0 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Healy's one strength was his goals at interntional level and he hasn't scored for Northern Ireland in well over 2 years. Terrible signing 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,295 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Healy doesn't enthuse me at all. I'd have thought that getting rid of Beattie (temporarily at least) was a lesson learned to avoid such players but no, we sign another declining player with his best years behind him. Sure, Healy may represent a decent option from the bench but I can't see him playing all that much. At least he didn't cost anything and his wage relatively low. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannochsidebear 2,352 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Not sure about this one. While I can see nothing in his pedigree that suggests he has the quality to play for us long-term, his desire to do well and a natural goal-scorer might just be a winner for the rest of this campaign, a bit like similar signings in the past, Andy Gray springs to mind. I agree that I didnt think we needed another striker with what we have already, but it wouldnt surprise me greatly if he comes off the bench to grab an important winner somewhere along the run-in. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totti 0 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Healy has never been a natural goal scorer at club level and has scored something like 8 goals collectively in almost 4 years. That includes spells in the championship. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Looks like you spoke to soon. I suppose I didn't think of the loan option... he'll need to prove himself at his temporary club to earn a more permanent move. I'm still surprised anyone wants to pay his wages right now. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totti 0 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Knowing Holloway he will get a few goals out of Beattie. Beattie has been frequently paired with Lafferty to disastrous effect and the club have no got him fit. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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