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Post by Northwest Shrew on Dec 20, 2019 12:31:58 GMT 1
If it comes down to a contest for his signature between ourselves and Peterborough there would only be one winner, unfortunately. I would agree... but watch caldwells q and a lots of mentions of Docherty and “the docherty’s”
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Post by northwestman on Dec 20, 2019 12:33:34 GMT 1
If it comes down to a contest for his signature between ourselves and Peterborough there would only be one winner, unfortunately. I would agree... but watch caldwells q and a lots of mentions of Docherty and “the docherty’s” But if it's only a loan, then surely we are in with a shout?
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Post by chirkshrew on Dec 20, 2019 13:28:40 GMT 1
Norburn needs to up his game,that is,score more goals,we need goalscoring midfielders,and in him and Laurent,they just won't do it.laurent has scored one or two just lately,but that's what he's there for.in my opinion if a midfielder ends up scoring 8-10 goals a season,the team generally has done well over the course of the season.laurent and norburn will probably end up with about 5 goals each
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Post by stuttgartershrew on Dec 20, 2019 13:55:07 GMT 1
If it comes down to a contest for his signature between ourselves and Peterborough there would only be one winner, unfortunately. I would agree... but watch caldwells q and a lots of mentions of Docherty and “the docherty’s” Not sure I get that; has there already been a Q&A where this was mentioned or there is one coming up and you think this is something that will come up?👍
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Post by Northwest Shrew on Dec 20, 2019 14:25:11 GMT 1
Yep, already released Says he is still in touch with greg
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2019 14:34:25 GMT 1
A loan deal would definitely be a sign of intent to push for the playoffs. Would help him out to put himself in the shop window. Win-win.
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Post by venceremos on Dec 20, 2019 14:52:54 GMT 1
There is no doubt that SR has brought some very good defenders to the club most of whom could do a job in the Championship so wouldnt be at all surprised to see interest in them from other clubs. We do have Beckles as a very good back up should one of them be sold to try and recruit a decent striker. I think selling Norburn would be the only way a move for Docherty would be likely plus maybe getting Grant off the payrole. We have good defenders but I'm not sure whether any are of Championship standard. Our defence is strong but a bit inconsistent; on average, every 4th game we leak 3 goals or so. Pierre is 26, Ebanks-Landell 27, Beckles 28 - wouldn't they have been picked up by now? I think they're terrific players for us in League 1 but I thought Ogogo, Rodman, Brown etc were terrific too and they didn't get near the Championship when they left us. I'd be very pleased to see Docherty return but perhaps it would be on loan. Then again, I'm not sure a transfer fee could be that high for a player who's never been close to featuring regularly for Rangers and has hardly played this season. It'll be interesting to see if this one develops.
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Post by venceremos on Dec 20, 2019 14:56:28 GMT 1
Agreed....to get Doc we would have to sell either Laurent or Norburn... I'd be disappointed if we sold Laurent, who's developing into an automatic first choice and an excellent player. Norburn hasn't been as influential this season but I'm not sure I'd want to lose him either. Depends on the size of the fee of course!
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Post by Scarecrow on Dec 20, 2019 15:55:23 GMT 1
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Post by staffordshrew on Dec 20, 2019 16:01:57 GMT 1
We're in. Next we're in the playoffs. After that JC scores the winner at the play-off final from a cross from Docherty. It's all in the stars!
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Post by chirkshrew on Dec 20, 2019 16:57:06 GMT 1
Hope so Stafford shrew🏆🏆
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Post by wakemanender on Dec 20, 2019 17:28:39 GMT 1
Wouldnt expect Docherty to choose Peterborough over town if it came down to a choice between the two. We have our insider Ivan Toney at Peterborough who would put Docherty off going there. Toney is a legend for me and has always done his very best in making sure that town always get one over on Peterborough.
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Post by venceremos on Dec 20, 2019 17:39:46 GMT 1
Rangers are said to be ending Andy King's loan deal, so that'd be one midfielder offloaded.
On the other hand, they're trying to sign another, Herbie Kane, from Liverpool. Docherty's time there is surely up.
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Post by northwestman on Dec 20, 2019 17:42:01 GMT 1
Wouldnt expect Docherty to choose Peterborough over town if it came down to a choice between the two. We have our insider Ivan Toney at Peterborough who would put Docherty off going there. Toney is a legend for me and has always done his very best in making sure that town always get one over on Peterborough. Docherty could have a word with Jon Taylor too. Apparently, he detested being at Peterborough.
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Post by FloreatShrew on Dec 20, 2019 19:42:12 GMT 1
If it comes down to a contest for his signature between ourselves and Peterborough there would only be one winner, unfortunately. Well only one clubs CEO went to his wedding.... And if you wanted to settle somewhere too ..
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Post by staffordshrew on Dec 20, 2019 19:42:14 GMT 1
A loan deal would definitely be a sign of intent to push for the playoffs. Would help him out to put himself in the shop window. Win-win. What would a permanent signing be? Bloody wonderful!
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Post by northwestman on Dec 20, 2019 19:57:10 GMT 1
If this is true, then I'd have to assume that someone else is going in order to keep within the wages cap. Releasing Grant and LJL will help though.
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Post by thesensationaljt on Dec 20, 2019 20:13:43 GMT 1
If Greg signs, that would be a statement of intent. You watch the gates go up.
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Post by Mortgagehound on Dec 20, 2019 21:31:27 GMT 1
Well Doc arriving would be a huge lift to the squad.
Please don’t let Mr Pilch know😂😂😂
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Post by Pilch on Dec 20, 2019 22:19:22 GMT 1
Well Doc arriving would be a huge lift to the squad. Please don’t let Mr Pilch know😂😂😂 not sure what your point is, maybe read back to page 1 where I said I'd have him on loan for sure I clearly said I wouldn't want to buy him for best part of a million
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Post by stuttgartershrew on Dec 21, 2019 10:11:07 GMT 1
Really got my hopes up reading the last few contributions to this thread, looks like it could very well be on this which I think would be a great move by the club. Fingers crossed.
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Post by billynomates on Dec 21, 2019 10:46:19 GMT 1
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Post by armchairfan on Dec 21, 2019 10:48:52 GMT 1
Apart from anything else, signing Doherty would be almost like a throwback to the days when our fanzine was called "A large Scotch", in celebration of our Scottish connections of the time.... Eric Bridie, Bobby Ross, and my personal favourite, George Boardman.... Enjoyable times, certainly in the FA Cup.....
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Dec 21, 2019 10:57:26 GMT 1
Very much played down, and rightly so. Think SR has got it spot on tbh, no big changes needed just look to improve the goalscoring somehow is probably all that needs doing to keep the club moving forward. Whether that is an out and out forward or an attacking midfielder who knows at this stage.
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Post by shropshirelad42 on Dec 21, 2019 11:03:39 GMT 1
Agreed....to get Doc we would have to sell either Laurent or Norburn... I'd be disappointed if we sold Laurent, who's developing into an automatic first choice and an excellent player. Norburn hasn't been as influential this season but I'm not sure I'd want to lose him either. Depends on the size of the fee of course! I too would be disappointed if Laurent left the club. The way he is playing at the moment he is just edging it for me as a possible 'player of the season'.
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Post by Exkeeper on Dec 21, 2019 11:15:32 GMT 1
Whilst agreeing about the 1960s Scottish contingent -George Boardman was also my favourite, I think you have got your wires crossed. I know the guys who produced ALS and all of them would have been born in the 60s so they would not have been involved then. The next Scottish influx of the late 70s, Irvine, King, Keay, Maguire would also have been too early for them, so I am sticking to my original hunch that the fanzine was probably introduced towards the end of the 80s when Ian McNeil was in charge and had the likes of Bell, Kasule, Melrose and Rougvie in his teams.
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Post by grandisonsgoldfish on Dec 21, 2019 11:36:13 GMT 1
I don't understand why people are saying this would mean Norburn or Laurent going? Surely Greg would slot more into the Dave Edwards role?
Plus realistically bar Goss looking at the bench for an improvement to the midfield during a game we are very light on attack minded midfielders.
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Post by ThrobsBlackHat on Dec 21, 2019 11:56:09 GMT 1
I would be astonished if Docherty came back permanently.
But for this stage in his career it would be a very good move for him.
These lads need games. They need experience.
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Post by LetchworthShrew on Dec 21, 2019 11:56:55 GMT 1
Whilst agreeing about the 1960s Scottish contingent -George Boardman was also my favourite, I think you have got your wires crossed. I know the guys who produced ALS and all of them would have been born in the 60s so they would not have been involved then. The next Scottish influx of the late 70s, Irvine, King, Keay, Maguire would also have been too early for them, so I am sticking to my original hunch that the fanzine was probably introduced towards the end of the 80s when Ian McNeil was in charge and had the likes of Bell, Kasule, Melrose and Rougvie in his teams. I concur also Alan Irvine and John McGinley to add to your list.
There were that many large scotch's about the local pubs had trouble keeping up
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