Started a little squad roster with ins and outs from the season past. There's gonna be a fair bit of movement I think. This might help keep track

Any help noting confirmed signings in the comments and I'll edit the post to suit. Please avoid idle gossip and rumours. Just definite inward bound (contract length if possible) and departures (Destination). Also any up to date information on those I've put ??? next to would be appreciated as well.

I have noted there is a transfers in and out thread but this is more of a squad list, which will take those into account.

Total (Including Esson as player and former under 20s) GK - 5, DF - 7, MF - 8, FW - 4

• John "Robbo" Robertson – Manager

Signed until the end of season (2019-20):

• Mark Rodgers - GK

• Charlie Trafford - CM

• Carl Tremarco - LB

• Coll Donaldson - CB

Signed until the end of season (2018-19):

• Gary Warren - CB (Club Captain)

• Owain Fon Williams - GK

• Liam Polworth - CM

• C Seedorf - RB

• Riccardo Calder - LB/LW

• Zachary Elbouzedi - RW/LW

• Joe Chalmers - TBC

• Felitciano Zschusschen - FW

• Nathan Austin - FW - contract length tbc

Signed until the end of next season (2017-18):

• Brian Rice - Assistant Manager

• Ryan Esson – GK coach/ player - GK

• Aaron Doran - LW

• Iain Vigurs - CM 

• Jake Mulraney - RW

• Brad Mckay - CB

• Cammy Mackay - GK

• John Baird - FW

• George Oakley - FW

• Connor Bell - FW

• Matthew Elsdon - 6 month loan deal from Middlesborough, not extended - CB

• Alex Cooper - 6 month deal until January 2018 - FW

Youth players with first team squad/ U20’s squad additions:

• Andrew MacRae - FW - 19

• Ryan McRitchie - DF - 18

• Mitchell Foy - FW - 17

• Kier Smith - MF - 18

• Liam MacDonald - MF - 17

Currently on loan:

• Stephen Foster - GK (Nairn County)

• Daniel Hoban - GK (Brora Rangers)

• Aidan Wilson - MF (Wick Academy)

• Alasdair Stark - DF (Wick Acacemy)

Departures

• David Raven - out of contract. End of an era.

• Ross Draper - joined Ross County for undisclosed 6 figure fee

• Scott Boden - contract terminated early to allow move, signed for Wrexham. Free transfer.

• Greg Tansey - End of contract. Signed for Aberdeen on free transfer.

• Josh Meekings - Out of contract. Signed for Dundee on free transfer. 

• Lewis Horner - Out of contract. Signed for Blyth Spartans on free transfer. 

•  Kevin McNaughton - out of contract. Released. Announced playing retirement.

• Billy King-  end of loan, signed for Dundee United.

• Ali Sutherland - released Jan 2017, signed for Elgin City on free transfer.

• Jason Brown - out of contract and released, signed for Peterhead on free transfer.

• Alex Fisher - Out of contract. Signed for Motherwell on free transfer.

• Larnell Cole - end of loan, appears to be free agent.

• Dean Ebbe - Option for extension not utilised - released

• Henri Anier - Option for extension not utilised - released, signed for Lahti on free transfer. 

• Louis Laing - out of contract and released, signed for Hartlepool United on free transfer.

• Jamie McCart - end of loan, returned to Celtic.

• Billy Mckay-  end of loan, signed for Ross County

Edited January 1, 20188 yr by Council Juice
Updates

I don't think anyone will come in for Warren as he will not get a big wage from another team so he is likely to be here for the rest of the season.

We absolutely must keep Donaldson.

You are right Robert I hope that is work in progress that will see him stay on a much extended contract.

On 03/12/2017 at 11:53 PM, Council Juice said:

Not seen much of him but you reckon Riccardo Calder will be off?

Cooper for me is a take or leave. If he's on a relatively small wage then he's a decent squad option out wide. But I'd not despair if he didn't. 

Raven is a certainty to go. Warren, also on a big wage, though it might be risky to move on so much experience.

I think Susan is the player Robbo refers to as the other we will try and move on. Might depend on him finding another club so that we can release him at nominal cost. 2 year deal was always a risk. But then it's a risk offering 6 month or 1 year deals as they might up and leave when you'd like them to stay.

Chalmers after initially many not being sure about him is coming onto a game and would be good to keep. And Donaldson has formed a strong defensive pairing with Mckay.

Calder - I would also bin him. He's not very good and even worse doesn't appear that interested. 

Elsdon - He isn't even making the bench lately. He's garbage. Bin him. 

Raven. As we know he is off next month. Shame.

Susan - Wow. Disaster. Bin. 

OFW - USA bound asap I believe. 

That clears the way a bit (hopefully). 

Priorities - Donaldson on an 18 month contract. New Striker who can actually score, as how Bell does, not like Baird who doesn't. 

Simples 

Is it just me then who thinks Calder has some ability?  Now granted he's not always shown it, but if he can get his attitude sorted, I think he *could* come good.

46 minutes ago, Renegade said:

Is it just me then who thinks Calder has some ability?  Now granted he's not always shown it, but if he can get his attitude sorted, I think he *could* come good.

Yes. It is just you. 

How many folk with a bad attitude are capable of changing it. I have yet to meet one. 

Edited December 6, 20178 yr by Guest

Well I have seen plenty. Calder has undoubted ability but to change his attitude he needs to want to belong and I don't think that he does. Warren will be given a back room job if he wants to settle locally.

From today's P&J Robbo is hopeful that long term injury absentee Susan could be available for selection before the turn of the year 

2 hours ago, IBM said:

From today's P&J Robbo is hopeful that long term injury absentee Susan could be available for selection before the turn of the year 

Well, a goal feast beckons. Not!!!!

 

The departures of Eldson and Raven were all but confirmed by JR in the Highland News.

http://www.highland-news.co.uk/Sport/Football/John-Robertson-plans-January-swoops-at-Caley-Thistle-06122017.htm

Edited December 7, 20178 yr by RiG

26 minutes ago, RiG said:

The departures of Eldson and Raven were all but confirmed by JR in the Highland News.

http://www.highland-news.co.uk/Sport/Football/John-Robertson-plans-January-swoops-at-Caley-Thistle-06122017.htm

Interesting that there is no mention of Donaldson. Hopefully that means he is all but tied up on a new contract. 

Glad Elsdon is going. Started 5, on as a sub for 3, 3 yellow cards. Not worthy of wearing number 6 shirt. He really is mince. 

Not sure about Robbo's comments about maybe getting in someone who has fallen out with coaching staff at his club. Don't want any 'bad apples' here. 

Maybe time to give some of the youngsters he mentions a game, but in the same vain might be a gamble as don't want to lose momentum.

Easy sitting on the sidelines being a know all isn't it!!

Edited December 7, 20178 yr by Guest

3 minutes ago, Caman said:

Not sure about Robbo's comments about maybe getting in someone who has fallen out with coaching staff at his club. Don't want any 'bad apples' here. 

Having witnessed literally hundreds of press conferences and interviews over the years, there's a turn of phrase that often crops up in regards to looking at players who have "fallen out of favour" at other clubs.....so I'd be inclined to think that was what was intended.

18 minutes ago, CaleyD said:

Having witnessed literally hundreds of press conferences and interviews over the years, there's a turn of phrase that often crops up in regards to looking at players who have "fallen out of favour" at other clubs.....so I'd be inclined to think that was what was intended.

Yep, no point in reading anything into it on reflection. I'm sure he won't take a Diego Costa type spoilt brat here lol   

22 hours ago, Renegade said:

Is it just me then who thinks Calder has some ability?  Now granted he's not always shown it, but if he can get his attitude sorted, I think he *could* come good.

 

22 hours ago, Caman said:

Yes. It is just you. 

How many folk with a bad attitude are capable of changing it. I have yet to meet one. 

No, it's not just you. I do think his attitude hasn't looked good at all - too quick to go down when anyone comes near him, and too quick to let his head go down when things aren't going his way - but he has shown flashes of ability. He wasn't bad in the six or seven minutes he had against Queen of the South on Saturday. Whether or not he can change his attitude and make the most of that ability is a different matter, but it can happen  - Barry Robson being a case in point.

According to the Courier, a deal is agreed in principle with Donaldson. Fingers crossed!!

3 hours ago, Robert said:

According to the Courier, a deal is agreed in principle with Donaldson. Fingers crossed!!

Don't get too excited. Sounds too much like the Brexit deal to me. 

Robbo told the press weeks ago that they had a deal agreed.....he just needed to find/free up the funds to put it in place.

Would love to keep warren as such a great guy and huge amounts of experience and a big goal threat. 

I was just postulating on wages and renewal of squad robbo was discussing. 

Based on noises so far looks promising warren will stay , donaldson sign up for two years hopefully and maybe keep calder as well. Will be interesting what Robbo then has in his pocket for striking options in january if the money is there. 

I think the decision will be based on whether we believe with our league pisition we can achieve play offs this year. 

I am very positive now we have beaten everyone but st mirren in the top 4. Its just the 10 point lead will be too much. If we are three points off playoffs by this time i think we will invest a little more.

4 hours ago, Moogthurso said:

I am very positive now we have beaten everyone but st mirren in the top 4. 

And Livingston.

And Queen of the South, given today's results!

10 hours ago, alternative maryhill said:

And Livingston.

Ok every result in second quarter has been substantial improvement apart from the mckendrick game.

Qos home draw to away draw

Livingstone home loss 3 1 to away draw. 

So if we keep improving like that and other teams keep hurting each other still positive.

Shows how important falkirk and dumbarton games are. 

I predict 5th by first game in january.....then spend some money to secure neighmar...or lavatray. 

15 hours ago, Moogthurso said:

Ok every result in second quarter has been substantial improvement apart from the mckendrick game.

Qos home draw to away draw

Livingstone home loss 3 1 to away draw. 

So if we keep improving like that and other teams keep hurting each other still positive.

Shows how important falkirk and dumbarton games are. 

I predict 5th by first game in january.....then spend some money to secure neighmar...or lavatray. 

what money?

Money from thrifty parking club. ?

Didnt say a lot of money...

7 minutes ago, Moogthurso said:

Money from thrifty parking club. ?

Didnt say a lot of money...

Don't think there will be any money soon now the Cooncil Planners are on to it  see the CLUB STATEMENT thread.

https://twitter.com/CollDonaldson/status/940218987979341824

New contract for Donaldson confirmed 

Edited December 11, 20178 yr by ict247