Transfer Deadline

[Guest Mahonio]

With the Transfer deadline in 6 days time, do fans think we could do with some reinforcements?

IMO, we are now short in Central defence with only Proctor, Munro and Innes available for that position so i would look at loaning a Centre half until January.

I would also like us to think about stengthening the striker position with maybe a look at Jamie Mackie from Plymouth or Paddy Madden from Bohemians.

Other than that we should have a capable SPL squad who could go places this season.

Thoughts?

Edited August 26, 2010 by Mahonio

[ubern]

I'd like to see another striker added to the squad also. No disrespect to Shane Sutherland who I do think one day will be a quality player but I believe it would be naive to think that a youngster who, lets be honest, didn't really light up the Third Division (in fairness at a sh1te team) can provide adequate back up as our second out and out striker. Okay we have Richie, Eric, Dani Sanchez and perhaps Blumenshtein who can all fill in there but I'm not sure I'd class any of them as out and out strikers.

Can't say I know anything about the two players you've mentioned but the font of knowledge that is wikipedia tells me that Mackie signed for QPR pre-season and has scored twice in three games for them so I doubt he'd be coming north.

[Johnboy]

I'd love to see Tade of Raith Rovers coming here.

[alternative maryhill]

With the Transfer deadline in 6 days time, do fans think we could do with some reinforcements?

IMO, we are now short in Central defence with only Proctor, Munro and Innes available for that position so i would look at loaning a Centre half until January.

I think the squad is about as strong as it has ever been in terms of decent cover for positions, but I agree we could do with another centre half. Tokely can also cover there in addition to the three players you mentioned, but iirc, McCann's only on loan until January and either Tokely or Proctor will probably be required to play right back.

[RossP]

Jack Ross has just been released from Hamilton...

Possible right back signing?

[DALNEIGHCALEY]

Jack Ross has just been released from Hamilton...

Possible right back signing?

You've got to be joking . Sone Aluko ripped him to shreds for aberdeen , Jack Ross is awful .

[Sorted]

I'm not expecting any more transfer activity.

Securing important guys like Foran, Hayes and Ryan and bringing in Tuffey (still think it's a big back up keeper!), Gillett, Innes, McCann and Blumer keeps this poster happy and will probably have taken care of the wage bill for the season.

But if TB and the board pull out a surprise fine.

Edited August 26, 2010 by Sorted

[caleyrule]

Did Jack Ross just not sign for Hamilton after leaving St Mirren?

[AJS]

I doubt we will have anyone else arriving this window.

I would say a couple of midfielders one winger, one centre midfielder but not that bothered if we don't get anyone.

[PullMyFinger]

Did Jack Ross just not sign for Hamilton after leaving St Mirren?

Yes and he has now left by "mutual consent".

[big man]

We need another out and out striker there is a lot of pressure on Rooney, so long as he is scoring its fine, but if he has a lean spell he might try to hard when maybe a rest would be better.

[Renegade]

I think ICT could still do with one more big centre-half and a cutting edge, Dargo-esque striker.

[robbylad]

i'm more concerned about losing some of our talent rather than bringing in any new players.

[Guest Mahonio]

I read in today's Highland News that Butcher "may buy a player before Tuesday's deadline but wouldn't be to disappointed if he didn't", that was not the actual quote but my words of what was said in the article.

[PullMyFinger]

HN link

He's delighted with squad he has at the moment.

[CELTIC1CALEY3]

So are the supporters. Celtic's millionaires duffed it last night. Our players would have done just as well if not better. Our players still play for the club not their agents.

[AJS]

According to todays courier we are in talks with 1 or 2 players over potential loan moves due to Gil and Foran being out.

Edited August 27, 2010 by ajsict92

[Libero]

According to todays courier we are in talks with 1 or 2 players over potential loan moves due to Gil and Foran being out.

heres a link to the story, the main jist of the story is that Butcher is keen to tie down Rooney to a new contract which is great news

The end of August is fast approaching and Butcher has hinted that he may bring in another loan signing to increase his options in the final third of the pitch before the transfer window closes.

With the attacking duo of Richie Foran and Gil Blumenshtein sidelined until after the international break, Butcher is mulling over the possibility of bolstering his squad.

"We have one or two irons in the fire that we are following up, but it's taking a bit of time," he added. "The squad is still a bit light, but we'll just need to see what happens."

glad to hear it

[PullMyFinger]

glad to hear it

Totally agree, also encouraged by McCann's comments here.

My parents were at the game last Sunday and they said they hadn't seen me smile like that since I was a 10-year-old.

Edited August 27, 2010 by PullMyFinger

[starchief]

I think we could do with another utility player. Stuart Duff would be a good addition. He can play right-back, def mid, right-wing and attacking mid (he has played centre-back too but was bloody awful). We've got a good squad, so another specialist* isn't the answer IMHO as it's pretty doubtful we'll get top quality.

*apart from a striker, as we're struggling if Rooney is injured. I don't think we need a 'promising' player, as Sutherland looks promising enough. So I'm not sure who that could possibly be?

[IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER]

All depends on the wage demands but Lee Hendry - not Colin or Lenny - is in Inverness. It sounds as if he is simply desperate to get a game/club - but I would take him - left footed midfielder is waht we need.

[alternative maryhill]

All depends on the wage demands but Lee Hendry - not Colin or Lenny - is in Inverness. It sounds as if he is simply desperate to get a game/club - but I would take him - left footed midfielder is waht we need.

Lee Hendrie as in ex-Aston Villa? From what I'd heard, Aberdeen were interested but wouldn't meet his wage demands. Maybe those have changed with the transfer deadline almost upon us, though. Certainly a talented player in his day, but reputedly a disruptive influence in the dressing room.

[Pedz4king]

I think we could do with another utility player. Stuart Duff would be a good addition. He can play right-back, def mid, right-wing and attacking mid (he has played centre-back too but was bloody awful). We've got a good squad, so another specialist* isn't the answer IMHO as it's pretty doubtful we'll get top quality.

*apart from a striker, as we're struggling if Rooney is injured. I don't think we need a 'promising' player, as Sutherland looks promising enough. So I'm not sure who that could possibly be?

I agree that Duff would be a good signing. We didn't lose a single game during his spell in the team last season. The only area where we look a bit threadbare is central midfield. Cox is unproven at this level and struggled against both Celtic and Hamilton. If Duncan were to get injured or suspended we'd have a serious problem IMHO.

yes that will definitley happen and duff would be a good addition also foran will probably get banned at least once so i think loaning a left forward or signing gregory tade is a must

[AJS]

Wouldn't mind Duff back at all. With McCann injured and a lack of options in the middle he could be a useful addition.

We are in need of another wide player for sure. Noticed that Danny Cadamarteri is available from Dundee United, he really impressed me when he played against ICT last summer, perhaps we could get him on loan.

[TopSix]

Tade from Raith and McLaren from QOS?