[retired_SingleMan]

Potential transfer movement:

OUT:

Papac - I quite like Papac but we will get a fee for him so he may be moved on.
Svensson - depending on the ongoing Webster situation.
Buffel - again, we will get a decent fee so this inconsistent Belgian will be moved on.
Sionko - contributed little last season so I doubt he'll be here this season.
Sebo - again a big disappointment despite the odd glimpse of form. May well leave.


IN:

GK - The likes of Graeme Smith and Jamie Langfield have been mentioned. Hardly first class but both are reasonable players for next to nothing leaving money for more urgent areas of the team. Smith isn't a bad goalie at all but is he experienced enoough to make the step up and genuinely challenge McGregor.

LB - Stevie Smith remains injured so I think we may strengthen in this position. Konchesky rumours remain strong and Dinca Rat story is interesting. Ian Murray and Papac have done OK there but if one (or both) of them leaves, we need more cover.

RB - Alan Hutton was outstanding last seasojn but we lack depth in that position. Steven Whittaker provides pace, strength and versatility on that flank so is possibly worth the £1-1.5million it would take to get him. Can we afford to spend that on a player who won't be first choice unless he (or Hutton) moves into a more attacking role?

DC - The ongoing Webster situation is a difficult one so it will probably be a straight choice between him and Svensson. The signing of Cuellar also looks more and more likely. He would be a fine addition to the squad.

DM - Rumours of Brellier signing are unfounded as far as I know. However, depending on other signings we make, we may have to let Hemdani go for a reasonable fee. As such, Brellier would be a useful (and free) replacement for him.

AM/F L - We've been equally strongly linked with McCulloch and Beasley. McCulloch would be a straight replacement for Prso while Beasley would provide much needed creativity and depth. Both would be good signings but only one of them is more likely.

SC - Depending on who leaves from this area (Sebo and/or Novo) we may see at least 2 more signings for this department. Naismith we all know about and we continue to be linked heavily with Fowler (unlikely IMO), Smith (even less likely) and a couple of strikers from Italy - Andrea Caracciolo being the one name I continually hear mentioned.


No matter what happens, there will be a lot more changes between now and late July. Patience will be required but there's no doubt the quicker we do our business - the better for our CL group stage qualification prospects!

[retired_ranjanabhat]

At least you're a bit more realistic with your potential transfers. Unlike last year when most of you thought you'd have at least half of the Lyon team coming in.

[Starling2003]

Originally posted by Frankie:
Most likely that I'll miss the first OF game of the season at Ibrox. My wife us due to give birth on the 9th October and the first child is usually late so, as happened last year for me, I'll miss the game...

Bidding starts now for my ticket...

I'll take it

Hoping to get up to a few games this season, finance permitting, gutted I only got up once last season

'Mon Beasley signing

[allygator]

Friendly Fixtures

JULY

GERMANY
Fri 13 Gutersloh
Sun 15 TBC
Tue 17 Hannover 96

AWAY
Sat 21 Falkirk (Alex Totten Testimonial)

IBROX
Tue 24 Ajax
Sat 28 Chelsea

[allygator]

Oh and the Ne'erday old firm clash \o/

[retired_jengb87]

Originally posted by Ter:
Yas, I was crapping myself that the Old Firm game was going to fall on V Festival weekend but now I can go safe in the knowledge that we're pumping Falkirk.

Please don't come back to haunt me

Just like when you said we're guaranteed 3 points against Killie at Ibrox?

[retired_jengb87]

Originally posted by Eleanor_Rigby:
At least you're a bit more realistic with your potential transfers. Unlike last year when most of you thought you'd have at least half of the Lyon team coming in.

Because we were linked with by the press it doesn't mean we thought the players were coming in

[Mindzei]

Just thought i would keep you all up to date with the Naisy situation... The following is a quote from his DAD taken from a killie fansite

I have always tried to be honest on this forum and tried to keep fans updated considering the amount of rubbish that has appeared both in the press and on this forum.

I did not help the situation when after a few San Miguels on holiday i posted two posts which were made in good faith however left them without much explanation after being frustrated at what was being said. With regards to Bristol city Steven has made it clear that his preference would not be to go to England at present, in reply to the posts why did he go down to Arsenal then, he was asked to go for a few days training only, plus circumstancies change his long term girl friend has started uni on a five year course, he has moved into his flat and is settled, dont laugh but he also bought a dog which he is fond of and relies on family to look after it etc, plus many other reasons which i dont think i should have to explain on here. He also shared a room with Shaun Maloney when away with Scotland who has told him how hard it has been to settle down there, this has just reinforced his views. He is within his rights to decide where he will go just as Killie have a right to say he aint going nowhere or he will only go if the club receive x amount.

On the Celtic situation as previously posted on here they have seven forwards at present and he has stated that he wants to play, think he would need some reassurance that this would be the case before considering them.
The other old firm team will have to make the club a proper and substantial offer if he is to consider moving to them.

Naisy has not put in a transfer request therefore he will move only if the club receive an offer they cant refuse and they want to accept it, if it happens it will be because Killie have accepted a bid and the player receives an offer he cant refuse.

I also have to comment on posts which suggest that he has a lack of ambition wanting to go to the old firm there is not a player in this country that would not view a move to any of them as as anything but a step up and i am sure that very few would turn down a move to any of them if it was offered. I am aware that this is not what fans want to hear however this is the truth.
I have thought long and hard about wether i should consider posting on here as i have realised that no matter what happens someone will not like what is being said.

I have received many positive comments and praise on how sensible Steven is and how that some of this must be down to his upbringing etc then read items about the wrong advice he is now receiving from his family. Ultimately Steven will decide not his family.

On a lighter note his tattoos are the numbers 20 10 and 14 which are the numbers of his initials s =20 j=10 n=14 and where they are in the alphabet.

He has also been invited to the Queens garden party in July and i dont want any posts suggesting that this is because he has been linked to Rangers.
He has not had any word from Killie re any bids and he assumes mutch of what is being written is paper talk designed to sell newspapers.
The family appreciate the support of the majority of fans and understand that they have the interests of the club at heart, however they must also realise the stress we are under from all angles.
I hope that this post is helpfull and does not add to the problem.

Oh one other point to clarify things i am originally from Glasgow and was a Rangers supporter, Naisy as a kid followed his dad and supported Rangers, he confirmed this in one of last seasons programmes, however he signed an s form with Killie at 13 and then became a ball boy and he became a Killie fan. He was at the cup final in 1997 supporting Killie. I have to be honest and say that i found it difficult with divided loyalties when Naisy first got in the first team and played against Rangers however i am now a proud Killie fan who was delighted when he scored the last minute equaliser against the gers and also was delighted and celebrated when he scored the winner at ibrox.
Again i am waiting for the flack for discosing this

[retired_2symonds]

Haha, mon the faither

[retired_2symonds]

DM - Rumours of Brellier signing are unfounded as far as I know. However, depending on other signings we make, we may have to let Hemdani go for a reasonable fee. As such, Brellier would be a useful (and free) replacement for him.

Seems like there is some solid interest and talks are underway unless his agent is talking pish.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/140620...s-rangers.html

I would take him. Very good player :thup: