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Never agreed with his signing in the first place and can't see him being offered a new deal to be honest.

No one else would have him.

i would hope the club doesnt give him a new contract. lower leagues for gary i think

He's probably given the youngsters some much needed guidance but on the playing side he is no more than a reserve player, unless he is being offered a coaching job think we'll be waving bye bye to sweggers

I can't see what he would add to the squad next season.

Can't see what he added to it this season!!!!

I dont think he will add anything this or next season BUT I have a feeling he will be offered a player/coach role next year!!!

There are better potential player/coaches than McSwegan around.... Shame Dods is moving on.....

he doesnt deserve it.  but then neither does rory   :006:

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put it in Non ICT cos neither of them will be playing for ICT next season!

He was shocking last night at the Reserve game!  Sorry, I know we need cover but he hasn't got it! :020:

Remember when he came on against Hibs and almost pinged one in from 20 yards with his first touch?

I can't believe the negativity on this thread, he's no world beater but he's certainly not the worst player to ever pull on an ICT shirt. He offers us something a bit different in attack...  a more cerebral approach, brain over brawn. Anyone who has a clue about football will appreciate how well he holds the ball and links play. Sure he hasn't really been on the scoresheet but considering how little first team football he's had I think he's done OK whenever I've seen him on the park.

Whatever you think of his playing attributes, surely at least you can give him credit for giving 100 percent. His tubby old frame gets up and down the pitch like the flying Scotsman. He doesn't deserve to be slagged off like a pantomine villain!

I tend to agree with the last post--considering the few times he has been in the first team it does seem a bit harsh to get tore into him at this stage.

His tubby old frame gets up and down the pitch like the flying Scotsman.

Aye, takes a week to get moving, two weeks to stop and a turning circle measured in miles instead of meters.

He's just not good enough!

I think everyone realises that Sweggers was bought for cover, he had his chance when Wyness and Dargo were injured and wasn't the worst player in the team when he played but unfortunately he is running out of years and there is no point trying to get him up to speed with the first team when we could be working with new players/youth players.  If he is sticking about as a coach I think he would have a lot to pass on with his previous experience but if we are looking to the future I don't think he has one with ICT as a player.

I can't believe the negativity on this thread, he's no world beater but he's certainly not the worst player to ever pull on an ICT shirt. He offers us something a bit different in attack...  a more cerebral approach, brain over brawn. Anyone who has a clue about football will appreciate how well he holds the ball and links play. Sure he hasn't really been on the scoresheet but considering how little first team football he's had I think he's done OK whenever I've seen him on the park.

Whatever you think of his playing attributes, surely at least you can give him credit for giving 100 percent. His tubby old frame gets up and down the pitch like the flying Scotsman. He doesn't deserve to be slagged off like a pantomine villain!

i agree. the few times ive seen him play he has held the ball up well and he's proven he has a wicked shot on him.  would much rather keep mcswegan over rory despite his age!  but the fact is he hasnt scored any goals and we have enough strikers in the squad who struggle for goals as it is.  can we afford to carry passengers?.  

if rory gets the punt then id be quite happy to see sweggers stay on for a bit.

When has McSwegan proved he has a good shot on him aside from the Hibs game?

When has McSwegan proved he has a good shot on him aside from the Hibs game?

In an ICT shirt..... never really

but at his peak he could certainly hit them

I would like to see him stay on as a coach but i think its safe to say mcswegans playing days at the club are over, particularly if sutton or buchanen come in

Reserve games... the only ones he gets 90 mins

"When did he prove he has a good shot"?

Well off the top of my head

v Olympique Marseille

in the Scottish Cup Final

and at Telford St

Who was it that "said every politicians career ends in failure"?

Well perhaps the same might be said about professional footballers.

If this is his swansong, I for one would like to thank Gary for his contribution to the game over his long and distinguished career.

and at Telford St

When was that then?

"When did he prove he has a good shot"?

Well off the top of my head

v Olympique Marseille

It was off the top of his head actually! So not strictly a shot, but a great goal all the same.

Sophia has the best post on this one - Gary was given a great chance by Charlie to cap his career at the top level but it is now 'Adios amigo, thanks for the memories'. Had he scored a few key goals he might be just about in line for a new contract but there are stacks of good players desperate for the SPL who have more to offer.