Frankie 8,665 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Yet, he scored quite a lot of headed goals, IIRC ... He did but, in general, his jumping ability/technique while at our club was poor and resulted in foul after foul being given away. He seemed to prefer to stand his ground and lean on defenders rather than attack the ball and win it cleanly. Like I say, I think his dodgy knees were perhaps the main issue in that respect so it's a risky transfer for Raith if they want to use his as an aerial focal point. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 He did but, in general, his jumping ability/technique while at our club was poor and resulted in foul after foul being given away. He seemed to prefer to stand his ground and lean on defenders rather than attack the ball and win it cleanly. Like I say, I think his dodgy knees were perhaps the main issue in that respect so it's a risky transfer for Raith if they want to use his as an aerial focal point. Just like I said in the OP I have never seen such a big guy lose so many aerial duels. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrahimHemdani 1 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Yet, he scored quite a lot of headed goals, IIRC ... Aird made quite a few for him with crosses from the right. The big guy did his best, I doubt he'd lay claim to being the best footballer in the world but he was miles better than Boyd. I think he was an "honest" player. Good luck to him. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onevision 1,595 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 He always gave his best, not always good enough but tried. I recall it took him a while to find the back of the net but when he finally broke his duck at Airdrie he ran across to where we were seated near the corner flag and boy did he celebrate. Good luck to him. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltersgotstyle 307 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Raith also tried to sign Ian Black I'm told... Crazy that Black doesn't have a club, I actually think he could be a decent signing for a lower half premiership team or even head down to England league 1 or so. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 10,823 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Never a great player, but I'll not see a bad word said about him: tried his best, honest, did his job well enough. He was good in League 1, but poor in Champ (he had that injury as well IIRC?). I don't think it was solely down to the players though: the tactics, the confidence, the off-field problems created an absolute mess. I'm pleased to see most sticking up for the guy. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Crazy that Black doesn't have a club, I actually think he could be a decent signing for a lower half premiership team or even head down to England league 1 or so. Black is dross. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 919 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Probably a player I will forget even wore the jersey eventually but good luck to him. We certainly had worse strikers during the last 3 years like Kevin Kyle and Boyd Spell2. As for Black, just a poser but could probably do a job for a Motherwell or St Johnstone. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Probably a player I will forget even wore the jersey eventually but good luck to him. We certainly had worse strikers during the last 3 years like Kevin Kyle and Boyd Spell2. As for Black, just a poser but could probably do a job for a Motherwell or St Johnstone. I doubt if Black has the legs now for the top division. There seems to have been a move to young fit players. I think Black's legs are goosed tbh. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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