Signings

[Bruce Rioja]

I'm a c*nt in real life too, so I've nowt to lose.

Excellent. Good one. Nice one.

[Lord Kangana]

It's interesting how posting anonymously on an internet forum can turn one into a c*nt without one even realising it.

...and all too frequently with full realisation. Not you, Sponge, which is why it seemed somewhat out of character...

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

McKee says some interesting things in that piece, but this made me chuckle:

I supported Celtic as a boy so that was the ultimate for me, especially at 18.

What was the ultimate? Scoring for Celtic in the Champions League final? Scoring for Celtic? Appearing for Celtic? Appearing at Parkhead?

No, being on the bench against Rangers.

Set your sights low and you won't be disappointed.

[BWFC_Insane]

McKee says some interesting things in that piece, but this made me chuckle:

I supported Celtic as a boy so that was the ultimate for me, especially at 18.

What was the ultimate? Scoring for Celtic in the Champions League final? Scoring for Celtic? Appearing for Celtic? Appearing at Parkhead?

No, being on the bench against Rangers.

Set your sights low and you won't be disappointed.

I wonder DSB if its just poorly written as I assumed it referred to him making his debut against Celtic at 18 rather than being on the bench against Rangers.

It is confusing, but I think thats what he means......

[Gary the Enfield]

McKee says some interesting things in that piece, but this made me chuckle:

I supported Celtic as a boy so that was the ultimate for me, especially at 18.

What was the ultimate? Scoring for Celtic in the Champions League final? Scoring for Celtic? Appearing for Celtic? Appearing at Parkhead?

No, being on the bench against Rangers.

Set your sights low and you won't be disappointed.

I wonder DSB if its just poorly written as I assumed it referred to him making his debut against Celtic at 18 rather than being on the bench against Rangers.

It is confusing, but I think thats what he means......

I thought it went on to say he was on the pitch for the last 15 to 20 minutes?

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Ha! Maybe so.

[Worthy4England]

McKee says some interesting things in that piece, but this made me chuckle:

I supported Celtic as a boy so that was the ultimate for me, especially at 18.

What was the ultimate? Scoring for Celtic in the Champions League final? Scoring for Celtic? Appearing for Celtic? Appearing at Parkhead?

No, being on the bench against Rangers.

Set your sights low and you won't be disappointed.

My particular favourite was

Even though McKee failed to make the first team grade at Burnley, his appetite was whetted at the start of last season when he was loaned out to St Mirren to get a brief taste of the big time

St Mirren (Big Time) > Burnley (Small Time)

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Heh! Still, likesay, McKee says some reasonably things in there. Also interesting to note he's described as a "playmaker" who can "play across midfield", which gets the 4-2-3-1 idea ticking...

[Mar]

McKee's just probably been signed for squad depth. Can't see him lighting up our Championship campaign but hopefully be useful when we're carrying a few injuries.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

McKee's just probably been signed for squad depth. Can't see him lighting up our Championship campaign but hopefully be useful when we're carrying a few injuries.

Not even that: he's a teenager, in with the ressies.

“I think at first it’s a case of getting my foot in the door,” he said. “I’ll be going with John Henry and the reserve boys so then it’s just up to me, like any of the younger boys."

I'm not thinking he'll play much of a part this season, just wondering if signing that type of player might be a welcome sign of tactical flexibility in the future. Might not be: maybe Coyle just sees him as a winger, or thinks he can play centrally in the holy 4-4-2...

[Puskas]

If McKee ever plays for us, I won't be going again.

Not that I will be anyway. Other than to boo him.

[boltonboris]

Isn't he a bit of a set-piece but nowt else kind of player? In which case you might be able to carry him in a 4-5-1 and ask him just to get tight on a creative oppo.

(in the future, obviously)

[Hoboh]

I'm a c*nt in real life too, so I've nowt to lose.

Most Cooks are

[Mar]

McKee's just probably been signed for squad depth. Can't see him lighting up our Championship campaign but hopefully be useful when we're carrying a few injuries.

Not even that: he's a teenager, in with the ressies.

“I think at first it’s a case of getting my foot in the door,” he said. “I’ll be going with John Henry and the reserve boys so then it’s just up to me, like any of the younger boys."

I'm not thinking he'll play much of a part this season, just wondering if signing that type of player might be a welcome sign of tactical flexibility in the future. Might not be: maybe Coyle just sees him as a winger, or thinks he can play centrally in the holy 4-4-2...

The way I saw it was he was a teenager at Burnley and he's had experience and seeing as Coyle's worked with him before he thought he would give him another try. Can't see why he'd end up going back into the youth setup. He must've seen enough to think someday he might break through otherwise whats the point.

[Gary the Enfield]

If McKee ever plays for us, I won't be going again.

Not that I will be anyway. Other than to boo him.

Have I missed something?

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

McKee's just probably been signed for squad depth. Can't see him lighting up our Championship campaign but hopefully be useful when we're carrying a few injuries.

Not even that: he's a teenager, in with the ressies.

“I think at first it’s a case of getting my foot in the door,” he said. “I’ll be going with John Henry and the reserve boys so then it’s just up to me, like any of the younger boys."

I'm not thinking he'll play much of a part this season, just wondering if signing that type of player might be a welcome sign of tactical flexibility in the future. Might not be: maybe Coyle just sees him as a winger, or thinks he can play centrally in the holy 4-4-2...

The way I saw it was he was a teenager at Burnley and he's had experience and seeing as Coyle's worked with him before he thought he would give him another try. Can't see why he'd end up going back into the youth setup. He must've seen enough to think someday he might break through otherwise whats the point.

Indeed. But the way I see it, he's still a teenager and he's said he'll be starting in the reserves. Maybe he'll break through some day. I doubt that day is expected to be this season, although I wouldn't object if he's good enough.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

If McKee ever plays for us, I won't be going again. Not that I will be anyway. Other than to boo him.

Have I missed something?

Our Hungarian cat has amusingly decided to take against McKee vehemently, upping the ante after the kid's signing prompted some Coyle Mafia Burnley Reject WTF Is Going On-type posts.

[Gary the Enfield]

If McKee ever plays for us, I won't be going again. Not that I will be anyway. Other than to boo him.

Have I missed something?

Our Hungarian cat has amusingly decided to take against McKee vehemently, upping the ante after the kid's signing prompted some Coyle Mafia Burnley Reject WTF Is Going On-type posts.

Aah, right. Carry on.