Interest in Lee Croft according to the Express

 

 

Managers Terry Butcher and Derek McInnes have both expressed an interest, but they face competition from Birmingham, Sheffield United and Rotherham, while Major League Soccer is also an option for the 28-year-old winger.

 

Croft helped St Johnstone reach their first-ever Scottish Cup Final and has played an influential role in getting Tommy Wright’s side into the top six of the Premiership.

 

The Englishman is out of contract in the summer and could leave McDiarmid Park under freedom of contract, although talks continue on an extension to his existing contract.

 

Croft is in his second spell with Saints. He also had stints at Derby, Manchester City, Norwich, Huddersfield and Oldham.

Well that puts paid to the Hamill rumour 

 

Gone back to Killie on a three year deal.

Will fit in very well with their style of play 

Would be very happy with that but I'm surprised they have confidence in some of our fans getting over their gripes with him.

Would be very happy with that but I'm surprised they have confidence in some of our fans getting over their gripes with him.

 

 

 

Fuck them. I'd love to see that fat hun cunt in a skin tight Dons top.

nah would not support this move at all, remember vividly all his abuse aimed at our club and supporters when he played for that defunct bust club.

 

 

We've dished out more than our fair share of vitriol towards him too. Proven goalscorers will always be welcome at my club by me if they perform.

 

We've dished out more than our fair share of vitriol towards him too. Proven goalscorers will always be welcome at my club by me if they perform.

 

This.

 

On top of the striker can expect one maybe at a push two more signings. The one at a push is a centre midfielder more as cover and it's not Liam Craig. He (at the minute it appears) is going back to St Johnstone. 

 

Any idea who the left back will be? The caley fan at work seems convinced Shinnie has told them he wants to move to Aberdeen.

This.

 

Any idea who the left back will be? The caley fan at work seems convinced Shinnie has told them he wants to move to Aberdeen.

 

Would be delighted if both these came off.

 

Lets face it, you're going to struggle to find a better striker than Boyd in scotland, at least on our budget.  Couldn't give a fuck how much i abused him, if players give it back, it's fair game.  Why do fans get so irate about this sorta thing? He's good and would be a massive benefit to our squad.  If he was Fergahun or Mcuntloch, i'd understand.

Would be delighted if both these came off.

 

Lets face it, you're going to struggle to find a better striker than Boyd in scotland, at least on our budget.  Couldn't give a fuck how much i abused him, if players give it back, it's fair game.  Why do fans get so irate about this sorta thing? He's good and would be a massive benefit to our squad.  If he was Fergahun or Mcuntloch, i'd understand.

 

This......

 

Boyd is probably the most natural Scottish goalscorer of his generation

Didn't Stewart Milne say he would fund a move for Shinnie out of his own pocket??

 

Would be great if he did 

Didn't Stewart Milne say he would fund a move for Shinnie out of his own pocket??

 

Would be great if he did 

 

 

That's what a tabloid said ergo Milne definitely did not say it.

Source Daily Record 

 

DUNDEE UNITED have joined the race to land striker Kris Boyd.

 

But they could face stiff competition from Aberdeen for the free agent frontman.

 

Tannadice boss Jackie McNamara has had informal talks with the 30-year-old, hoping to persuade him to be the spearhead for his cavalier kids next season.

 

And it’s understood he believes Boyd’s growing reputation as a coach and mentor would be a massive boost on the park for his young side.

 

Chairman Stephen Thompson is on standby to tie up a deal – despite being on holiday in Australia.

 

However, there is still serious interest in the Scotland striker from Aberdeen and Rangers.

 

I certainly wouldn't mind Boyd coming to Aberdeen.

 

He is a proven goalscorer and I personally think he would do well for us.

 

Maybe the attraction of playing in Europe could persuade to come to us.

Signing Boyd and Shinnie will make me jizz in my pants. 

Well well, what a fucking surprise this is 

 

Arabs now claiming they have made an offer to Shinnie as well. Hope he tells the cunts to do one

Now the Hertz have went down I can give all my hate(celtic are still huge cunts) to the Arab cunts.

Shame, I was hoping we might sign him again:

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27697491

 

he'll head back to snake mountain.

 

Both Dundee and Aberdeen are far too far away from his homeland for the wages that will be on offer

Not convinced of that to be honest tom, when I have seen boyd being interviewed and summarising on games he comes across a lot differently than I imagined.  Not seen that much to be fair but he seemed a lot smarter than the average footballer from what I did .  Aberdeen and Utd would represent a good career move for him and given its only for a few years tops I would guess that he would be prepared to take the move north. 

Boyd is great penalty box striker and would defo be a matchwinner for us if he signed but I think he would cost a bit and is similar player to rooney bar rooney does more work outside of the box.  Add zola to the striker list (though I really hope we dinghy him this summer) there is not much pace in the 3 striking options.  Sure there's strength aplenty but there were several games toward the end of last season that we couldn't get the win...... I think teams know how to play against us now and  I can't help but feel a more technically gifted forward (eg a zerouali type with a bit of flair and guile) would be a more effective use of resources.  I'm glad we are looking at players of the calibre of boyd don't get me wrong but if we signed a wide player we can move mcginn back into the middle where he is far more effective, gives a different option to the rest of the team going forward and is good for a goal.  Really interested to see if shankland is brought into the first team squad this season, what sort of striker is he does anyone know? Could be DM see's him as the different option.

One good thing about even looking at Boyd is that it shows the management have contempt for the inevitable small section of the support who will not want us to sign him for his previous with the horribles. 

In short, I would be pleased if we signed him but it won't stop me having concerns about having too many similar strikers

Completely untrue!

 

Good! Now get pulling some strings and get us a left back! 

Boyd can finish but he's a lazy b@stard. Yes he had a good season with Kilmarnock but I watched him over here in the States with Portland and he was absolute mince - without the right type of service he waddled around the park aimlessly. The one thing Aberdeen has going for it right now is our pace whereas Killie built their team around him as the focus point up front.

 

He's going to be expensive and he is only going to slow down. Save the money and focus on brining in someone in the prime of their career with a bit of pace. Not to mention he's a dirty Hun. 

We have enquired about Declan Gallagher of Dundee, centre half. Not sure how serious it is, we've only spoken to the agent but the player has fallen out with Hartley due to Hartley being a "fucking nutcase". Other teams are interested but he's very interested in coming to us, supposedly.

We have enquired about Declan Gallagher of Dundee, centre half. Not sure how serious it is, we've only spoken to the agent but the player has fallen out with Hartley due to Hartley being a "fucking nutcase". Other teams are interested but he's very interested in coming to us, supposedly.

 

Any good? I can't say I know much about Dundee to be honest.

If we did you could see a cb back moved on given we have already signed one.  Anderson retires maybe?  Pleased we have signed a couple so far but starting to feel slightly concerned that is it so far.  It's less than a month until the 1st euro league/cup/whatever its called now qualifier is played.  I'd really like to see all business done by the start of pre season

If we did you could see a cb back moved on given we have already signed one.  Anderson retires maybe?  Pleased we have signed a couple so far but starting to feel slightly concerned that is it so far.  It's less than a month until the 1st euro league/cup/whatever its called now qualifier is played.  I'd really like to see all business done by the start of pre season

To be truthful I would prefer us taking our time and getting the players that we want rather rushing it and getting someone who is meh.

To be truthful I would prefer us taking our time and getting the players that we want rather rushing it and getting someone who is meh.

 

Agreed, but I think Tlg is right, i'd prefer a few more pre europa league start up so we can get the squad as settled quickly as possible

 

KRIS Boyd says he will take time to consider his next move amid interest from Aberdeen and Dundee United.

 

The 30-year-old forward scored 22 goals to help Kilmarnock retain their top flight status last season.

 

Boyd says he’s had a brief conversation about extending his stay in Ayrshire with a number of clubs vying for his signature.

 

However the former Rangers forward wants to assess all his options before making a final decision.

 

Asked about a move to either United or the Dons, Boyd told Peter and Roughie’s Football Show: “There’s been interest from the two of them but there’s been interest from numerous clubs.

 

“I’m going on holiday and I’m going to take my time over what I’m doing and make a decision from there. It’s a big decision for me.

 

“I’m coming to what I believe are the best years of my career and I want to give myself every chance to perform at a level where I know I can score goals but also get myself back in the Scotland set up.

 

“I want to give myself every opportunity to do that.

 

"Right now that’s not been the case.

 

"I’ve had a brief conversation with Kilmarnock. I’ve not spoken or heard anything from Rangers.

 

"Teams have registered an interest and I’ve spoken to a few teams.

 

"The most important thing is to be winning games, you don’t want to be getting beat every week.

 

"You want to be pushing for the top six and at least giving yourselves a chance in the cup competitions.

 

"Aberdeen and Dundee United get the ball up the pitch in dangerous areas where I think I can be effective. But it is not just Aberdeen and Dundee United that I’ve had offers from. Kilmarnock are still there as well.

 

"Wherever I end up if it is still at Kilmarnock or wherever I will turn up and do my work properly. I know if I give it my all I can be up the top of the goal scoring charts in the Scottish Premiership."