Diarmuid O'Carroll

[ockers]

triallist for Partick Thistle scored in their 4 1 win on saturday against Cowdenbeath

[George Dawes]

good luck to him

[Christies Child]

Wouldn't surprise me if he scores on a regular basis.

Good luck to him.

Still don't think he was given enough games.

[shrimper]

I disagree.

It would not surprise me at all if Diarmuid becomes a very useful player in a couple of years' time.

But we needed someone, on the wages he was on, who could have more of an immediate impact. Diarmuid wasn't given a very long run of starts but when he did play he looked okay but not outstanding.

If we're waiting for a young player to develop then I'd prefer we put the faith in Aaron - who has about as much chance of being a good 'un IMO and will be on a lower wage.

[Abbo]

Nothing against the lad but he is 1 for the future and if we have to rely on him to score the goals there's only 1 way were going, in my opinion we need a experienced hardened centre forward, now the thing is getting someone like that is the problem.

[shrimper]

Agree - so that we can continue to bring Aaron on gradually.

[Abbo]

Absolutly, get someone in and let Aaron play and learn off a experienced player and in another season or so Aaron will be a bit stronger and streetwise, he has great protential but i wouldnt like to see to much pressure put on him.

[Burnley Shrimp]

A few weeks ago Accrington stated they were releasing Paul Mullin due to budgetary constraints.

1/ Although 36 (and probably not improving) he could hopefully do a job for at least another season or two at Div 2 level. He also lives in the Accrington area so is relatively local.

2/ He would surely be an ideal role model for Aaron to learn from. Mullin has definitely been there and got the T-Shirt, so in my opinion would be ideal to assist in Aaron's development.

[shrimper]

A few weeks ago Accrington stated they were releasing Paul Mullin due to budgetary constraints.

1/ Although 36 (and probably not improving) he could hopefully do a job for at least another season or two at Div 2 level. He also lives in the Accrington area so is relatively local.

2/ He would surely be an ideal role model for Aaron to learn from. Mullin has definitely been there and got the T-Shirt, so in my opinion would be ideal to assist in Aaron's development.

Wouldn't say no to that, mate.
I understand Mullin is on a decent wage at Accy and one that is more than they want to pay players under the new restrictions there.
He's on the transfer list but, unless someone offers him what he's on there, he'll sit it out for the year he has left on his contract.

[mfcbro]

I think Paul Mullin would do a great job for us.Always caused us problems,big lad who puts himself about.

[ockers]

do you not think that his best days are behind him when they were in the Conference?
great striker dont get me wrong
I'd be hoping for someone younger and of better quality

he scored 7 goals last season
13 in season 2007/2008
16 in season 2006/2007 first season in league
14 in conference promotion year 2005/2006

not bad but can we get better???

[Christies Child]

Can't imagine him being that thrilled about a move to us. He's been Accy too long.

[shrimper]

do you not think that his best days are behind him when they were in the Conference?
great striker dont get me wrong
I'd be hoping for someone younger and of better quality

he scored 7 goals last season
13 in season 2007/2008
16 in season 2006/2007 first season in league
14 in conference promotion year 2005/2006

not bad but can we get better???

If we can, fair enough.

But if not I wouldn't mind him at all. We know what he can do and he gives a consistent performance every week. He occupies defenders, holding the ball up and making space for others to score.

If we can get a younger lad with pace (maybe even a loanee) to go alongside him, I'd be happy with that for a season.

[ockers]

"holding the ball up and making space for others to score"

accept that BUT.....surely we should be paying for him to score at least 15 a season
ideally someone who can bag between 15 and 20?
all that money on rene howe who underachieved with only 11 goals was bloody annoyin gfor everyone last season??
maybe your right glen mullin would have been more value for the money
cant wait to see who sammy brings in
shame about the lad gash and morison has made it up to league one
will be interesting

[George Dawes]

not worth it for somebody who's 36, and his record ain't that impressive



if the worst come to the worst, just play Artell upfront on his own and play the long ball game

[heysham_mfc]

I thyought he played for Bratfud now

[George Dawes]

http://www.givemefootball.com/pfa-trans ... me&page=3#



if you go to the top right hand corner, and select center forward, it tells you all the available players in this country

[shrimper]

I thyought he played for Bratfud now

Loan last season.

[marky No.1]

No offers for him as yet
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 63,00.html

[ockers]

playing at stirling albion for the jags on saturday
partick are after a striker

[mfcbro]

Wouldnt surprise me if we went back for Gash.Offer them £40000 Daish needs to strengthen his squad.

[Christies Child]

Wouldnt surprise me if we went back for Gash.Offer them £40000 Daish needs to strengthen his squad.

They have rejected a £50K bid from York BUT maybe the propect of league soccer would persuade him to insist on a move.....assuming Sammy hasn't moved on.