21 Jun 2016 12:18:16
Good sensible reading from Dave King regarding our transfer policy. I think there is a genuine trust between board and management regarding who we bring in.
When we were in for MOH and all the doubters were saying there was no cash they were proved wrong but refused to admit it.
Now surely everyone can see that a mechanism is in place where Mcparland and MW identify a player and the Board do everything in there power to oblige, as long as it's worth it.
I for one did not envisage the likes of Barton and Kranjcar turning up this season. I would have been happy with players of Windass and Crook's ability coming in after what we've had over the last few years. The level of player and the professional manner in which they've been purchased gives me complete faith in the way we are being run now. Any nitpicking against DK must be recognised as that as the man has been true to his word and dragged this Club back into title winning contenders (SPFL that is) . Would love to hear Mullad, Ally etc take on our summer dealings? I'm not trying to start a war of words, I'd prefer it if the fans were all singing from the same sheet and backing the Club 100%. The time has come to put the past behind us and roar our team onto number 55, the Board are holding up their end.

1.) 21 Jun 2016
21 Jun 2016 13:07:26
well said recbob they haven't failed us in anyway! and if anyone is less than gratefull they need look at where we where before king and co and where we are now!

2.) 21 Jun 2016
21 Jun 2016 13:12:14
Settle down old chap. Let's not get too carried away and take an OBJECTIVE view on our transfers.

Crooks- prospect, but unproven at spl level. May be a good signing or may be a squad player. Needs time to develop.6/ 10

Windass- again a promising player but unproven at higher level. Highly rated but needs time to adjust and develop.8/ 10

Rossiter- in my opinion probably the best transfer of the summer. Needs time but has shown enough promise at Liverpool to suggest that he could develop into an excellent player.9/ 10

Barton- best player in English championship last season and club has done well to snap him up. In twilight if his career but should still have plenty to offer. A signing that has excited the fans.8/ 10

Hill- always been a solid dependable defender. If he is still fit he may offer something however I have major doubts about this one. We tend to defend with a high backline which could expose his lack of pace.6/ 10

In terms of the possible signing of Croatia midfielder- as long as he is still fit he could offer a lot. Problem is that there are major doubts over his fitness. Otherwise he would be a big signing for club and internationally probably the best known player. 7/ 10.

3.) 21 Jun 2016
21 Jun 2016 13:30:25
I never said win it Luigi, only contend. Although for what it's worth I do think we'll win it with this squad plus a good striker. Celtic are nothing special, neither is Rodgers some miracle worker. Both of them are vastly over rated.
My point is people have been questioning this board's intentions right up till the end of the season. All I was asking was if they still felt this way given the way the manager has been backed. From where I'm standing it looks like every player he's wanted so far has been brought in. In fact everything within Dave Kings control has been rectified, and the stuff out with it has been at least faced head on.
Whilst I could always understand people's scepticism's, as the months have turned into a year I find it hard to fathom how people could still be questioning the direction the club is headed. Fair enough Barton, Hill and Niko are in the twighlight of their careers but all the signings have been of a high quality and a great mix of youth and experience. But most of all it's who the manager wanted.
On a side note I 100% agree that Rossiter could be the signing of the summer for £250k.

4.) 21 Jun 2016
21 Jun 2016 15:59:30
Sorry recbob my comments were not really directed towards you (although see why you thought they are) , intended to be more general as there are some fans already awarding is the title before a ball is kicked.

5.) 21 Jun 2016
21 Jun 2016 19:54:33
We need time, manager needs time, this is going to be a tough season, I'm happy so far with the signings looking good plenty of promise.

I've been reading and hearing the same "league in the bag".

Unfortunately its not going to be that easy. I think we will do well and will hope we win it but I'm not going to be naive.

Just hope we don't get on Warburton's back if we don't win it.