Maclean update..

House is sold, just ongoing waiting time as usual.

Other half quitting work at hospital soon to move back up to scotland.

Most interestingly for us, toothpaste is apparently readying himself for a move to a team in Europe. More details soon.

Good. I don't care who he goes to or where that is, just as long as he goes.

Complete waste of space and one of our worst signings ever.

If he is moving, surely he would have told Reid?

And surely Reid wouldn't have give him much game time in the PSFs?

Time given to Maclean in PSFs can be seen as wasted if he leaves. On the other hand, it could showcase the player's talents and he will be a more attractive proposition to someone else if he is match fit. It can also, of course, display other aspects of the player's temperment such as he can be hot headed and is capable of being sent off.

I note incidently on the Brief Synopsis (Sponsored by Bromleigh House Ltd) thread that John Lloyd reports that Maclean and (fellow slacker) BWP worked hard last night.

I note incidently on the Brief Synopsis (Sponsored by Bromleigh House Ltd) thread that John Lloyd reports that Maclean and (fellow slacker) BWP worked hard last night.

Nicely put!!!

I should add that 'fellow slacker' came from me and not from the eminent Mr Lloyd.

It was interesting listening to BWP in his AW interview from the Netherlands the other day... he is clearly desperate to avoid the situation of last year where he got crocked in a pre-season game... he said his main interest this pre season is to avoid injury.

I am not sure it is fair to call him a slacker - different people play in different ways. The proof in the pudding for a striker is output - if he bangs in 15 goals I think his work rate won't be a problem - just compare people praising Joe Mason for doing bugger all (you know what I mean) except putting the ball in ... so let's be consistent?

It was interesting listening to BWP in his AW interview from the Netherlands the other day... he is clearly desperate to avoid the situation of last year where he got crocked in a pre-season game... he said his main interest this pre season is to avoid injury.

I am not sure it is fair to call him a slacker - different people play in different ways. The proof in the pudding for a striker is output - if he bangs in 15 goals I think his work rate won't be a problem - just compare people praising Joe Mason for doing bugger all (you know what I mean) except putting the ball in ... so let's be consistent?

True, but SM has never (for us) scored 15 goals in a season, or looked like ever getting close.

Surely there comes a point where it becomes difficult to defend a player against criticism - SM has passed that point.

My 'slacker' remark is based on Reid reportedly telling both Maclean and BWP that they must work harder.

It was interesting listening to BWP in his AW interview from the Netherlands the other day... he is clearly desperate to avoid the situation of last year where he got crocked in a pre-season game... he said his main interest this pre season is to avoid injury.

I am not sure it is fair to call him a slacker - different people play in different ways. The proof in the pudding for a striker is output - if he bangs in 15 goals I think his work rate won't be a problem - just compare people praising Joe Mason for doing bugger all (you know what I mean) except putting the ball in ... so let's be consistent?

True, but SM has never (for us) scored 15 goals in a season, or looked like ever getting close.

Surely there comes a point where it becomes difficult to defend a player against criticism - SM has passed that point.

Sorry, my remark was about BWP. I agree with you re Steve MacLean.

The quicker he goes the better.

I hope he's going to Turkey, that would have a nice 'balance' as far as I'm concerned.

the house he has stayed in was up for sale ages ago by the guy who Steve rents it off, aparently they wont ''settle'' till he knows his future

The quicker he goes the better.

I hope he's going to Turkey, that would have a nice 'balance' as far as I'm concerned.

I don't get it.