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TOPIC: Dicker to Kilmarnock

Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 07:11 #1

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Kilmarnock in talks to sign him apparently. He would be released from his contract here in order to move up there.

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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 07:39 #2

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Hope it's not true, unless we've got someone coming who's better
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 07:43 #3

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Hardly a surprise if true and a decent move for him, will however be sorry to see him go.
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 07:45 #4

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We'd have to be bringing in a very good replacement if we're to let this simply happen...
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 07:52 #5

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He has done well at times this season but he isn't mobile enough and not good enough if we are serious about going up.
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 08:08 #6

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If we got Gary Liddle then I wouldn't mind, but as already mentioned if we don't have a good replacement lined up then it's a stupid decision.
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Re:RE: Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 08:09 #7

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He has done well at times this season but he isn't mobile enough and not good enough if we are serious about going up.
Probably our best midfielder imo. I like Curle but can't get my head round him not giving Dicker the game time he deserves.
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Re:RE: Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 08:23 #8

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Best midfielder at the club. Incredibly stupid decision if we do let him go
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Re:RE: Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 08:26 #9

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Wouldnt bother me if Dicker went but he would need replaced. I prefer Joyce and Kennedy in the middle tbh.
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Re:RE: Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 08:28 #10

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I don't think he's ever really been in Curle's long term plans and he'll be a big earner off the books.

Should be OK in SPL where Prince Buaben and David Amoo are top players! :cheer:
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Re:RE: Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 08:39 #11

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I quite like Dicker, but if he goes I trust Curle to bring in better. Dicker is a good player, but isn't as good as some people on this forum like to make out.

Remember the shit tip we had last season and remember how much Curle has improved the standard of the squad, this despite losing Kyle Dempsey and Brad Potts. If we can get over the loss of those 2 then we can get over the loss of Gary Dicker.

Whether we get Liddle or not I don't know, but if Liddle is the calibre of player we're targeting, I'm not worried about us finding someone better than Dicker.
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Re:RE: Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 09:12 #12

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Makes you wonder why he didn't release Balanta and Thompson, together I would imagine they are earning what DG gets
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Re:RE: Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 09:52 #13

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If true then I think the decision would be more about attitude and team spirit than footballing ability. I've commented before on the apparent friction between Curle and Dicker - probably more of a personality clash than anything else. Curle likes a certain type of player, hardworking and loyal typified by Joyce, Kennedy, Grainger, Ellis, Raynes, Ibehre,Thompson etc. That is the standard of commitment that Curle expects which is extremely high indeed!
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Re:RE: Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 10:04 #14

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If Dicker was as good as everyone thinks he is then surely he would be going to someone better than Kilmarnock?!?! He's been available for transfer for the best part of a year (if not longer?). The highest ranked English club interested was a 3/4 time conference team - I think this speaks volumes.
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Re:RE: Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 10:05 #15

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Makes you wonder why he didn't release Balanta and Thompson, together I would imagine they are earning what DG gets

Balanta wage + Thompson wage x 2.5 = Dicker wage
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 10:12 #16

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He'll be one of the highest earners at the club and he's sat on the bench most weeks. Would much rather see that money invested in a player who'll get game time. Curle hasn't got too much wrong in the transfer market so far.
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Re:RE: Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 10:12 #17

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Can't understand the love in on this forum regarding Dempsey and Potts, with those two in the side last season we struggled at the bottom of this division, now we are struggling towards the top end. Dicker will be a big loss but hopefully Curle will have a replacement ready to step in.
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Re:RE: Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 10:17 #18

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Can't understand the love in on this forum regarding Dempsey and Potts, with those two in the side last season we struggled at the bottom of this division, now we are struggling towards the top end. Dicker will be a big loss but hopefully Curle will have a replacement ready to step in.

Not think that may have had summat to do with the rest of the team being shit?
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 10:23 #19

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Good player on his day, but I trust Curle with transfers. No doubt Kavanagh gave Dicker a stupidly over generous contract which will be part of the reason Curle needs to offload him.
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Re:RE: Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 10:25 #20

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Can't understand the love in on this forum regarding Dempsey and Potts, with those two in the side last season we struggled at the bottom of this division, now we are struggling towards the top end. Dicker will be a big loss but hopefully Curle will have a replacement ready to step in.

Dempsey was our top scorer in an awful side in his first full season as a professional. Potts was played out of position - impressing for Blackpool as an attacking midfielder. Bit unfair to blame last season on them two, they were shining lights amongst that shite.
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Re:RE: Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 10:37 #21

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Bluewest wrote:
Can't understand the love in on this forum regarding Dempsey and Potts, with those two in the side last season we struggled at the bottom of this division, now we are struggling towards the top end. Dicker will be a big loss but hopefully Curle will have a replacement ready to step in.


If we could put Dempsey in this team we would be promotion contenders imo

Bit of a daft statement his talent was obvious our best player despite his inexperience Potts also I think would shine with less shirkers around him

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Re:RE: Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 10:54 #22

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Suppose we could be getting a fee for Dicker if he does go - what's he worth?



19 million?
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Re:RE: Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 11:12 #23

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Paper talk! Can`t see it mesel!!
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Re:RE: Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 11:24 #24

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Club have just confirmed it
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Re:RE: Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 11:26 #25

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www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/article/un...pl-side-2924946.aspx

Beat me to it crunch
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 11:28 #26

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[quote="Zebby" post=38879If we could put Dempsey in this team we would be promotion contenders imo

Bit of a daft statement his talent was obvious our best player despite his inexperience Potts also I think would shine with less shirkers around him

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Funny you should mention Dempsey!


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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 11:37 #27

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I'd say we've made just about as many bad signings as good ones since Curle has been in charge. Just that the good ones have made a big difference because they have been in that all important spine of the team.
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 11:45 #28

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The good thing about the bad signings is he tends to sign them on short term contracts and can get rid more easily.
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 11:50 #29

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cant think of any bad signings really..some who cant get in team like Balanta and Mcqueen have potential I think

even the terrible Griffith last season apparently brought a bit of fighting mentality to the changing room

that loan striker was terrible mind you cant think of his name
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 11:55 #30

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cant think of any bad signings really..some who cant get in team like Balanta and Mcqueen have potential I think

even the terrible Griffith last season apparently brought a bit of fighting mentality to the changing room

that loan striker was terrible mind you cant think of his name

Bulgarian lad. Was it Iliev or summat?
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 12:00 #31

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yea that's him

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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 12:11 #32

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I think there were a few shit signings last season, but it was just a case of sign anyone and hope we can get out of the mess.

This season has been different. I can't think of many bad signings if any.
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 12:51 #33

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Osei was pretty rubbish. Balanta and Thompson were pretty lucky to get new contracts given that they've barely done anything in their time here.
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Makes you wonder why he didn't release Balanta and Thompson, together I would imagine they are earning what DG gets

Dicker was on a kavanagh contract. High wage

Balanta and Thompson are on a Curle contract. Huge incentives
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 12:58 #35

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There is always going to be crap signings. The best managers in the world still make crap signings now and again. The good thing about Curle though is the odd bad signing has cost us a fortune in transfer fees or high wages and long contracts. He has been cautious and very sensible with his signings so far.
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 13:15 #36

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I'd say we've made just about as many bad signings as good ones since Curle has been in charge. Just that the good ones have made a big difference because they have been in that all important spine of the team.

A 50% success rate would put him streets ahead of loons like Ward, Abbott and Kavanagh though wouldn't it?
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 13:16 #37

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There is always going to be crap signings. The best managers in the world still make crap signings now and again. The good thing about Curle though is the odd bad signing has cost us a fortune in transfer fees or high wages and long contracts. He has been cautious and very sensible with his signings so far.

Even Alex Ferguson signed Djemba Djemba

Both of them were crap
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 13:33 #38

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A 50% success rate would put him streets ahead of loons like Ward, Abbott and Kavanagh though wouldn't it?

That 'loon' nearly got us into the Championship playing in front of the biggest crowds for donkey's years.
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 13:36 #39

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;) And you can add Bebe to that Djemba guy, Bebe 7 million of total crap
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 13:39 #40

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That 'loon' nearly got us into the Championship playing in front of the biggest crowds for donkey's years.
Not this again. You could also say he blew our best chance to get into the Championship and dismantled a winning team and turned the upward momentum into the beginning of a downward spiral that Curle has only just this season managed to stop.
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 13:52 #41

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I don't get the love fest over Dicker he's no great shakes an ok player but that's it. I trust in KCs ability to find a better player. Just hope he had one lined up and doesn't leave us short.
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 14:00 #42

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Remember when everyone was crying and outraged because Paynter was being allowed to leave, some saying "I bet Paynter out scores any Carlisle player this season". Curle was branded an absolute idiot for letting Billy go. Truth is Curle knew that Ibehre was better. Let's see who he brings in to replace Dicker first or what this QPR lad is like before Curle is branded clueless again.
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 14:25 #43

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We already have Kennedy Joyce and Sweeney in that position I don't think he is any better than those three so don't see the squad being weakened a great deal anyhow
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Dicker to Kilmarnock 28 Jan 2026 14:28 #44

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Remember when everyone was crying and outraged because Paynter was being allowed to leave, some saying "I bet Paynter out scores any Carlisle player this season". Curle was branded an absolute idiot for letting Billy go. Truth is Curle knew that Ibehre was better. Let's see who he brings in to replace Dicker first or what this QPR lad is like before Curle is branded clueless again.

To be fair to Paynter, he's scored 7 in 18 in a poor team, before an injury that's seen him miss most of the last 3 months. That's a decent strike-rate whatever you think of him...
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We already have Kennedy Joyce and Sweeney in that position I don't think he is any better than those three so don't see the squad being weakened a great deal anyhow
he's a far better player than sweeney but he does not play the same style as any of them, he's by some distance the best passer at the club, has the best eye for a ball and he acts like a metronome in our midfield
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Happyblue wrote:
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We already have Kennedy Joyce and Sweeney in that position I don't think he is any better than those three so don't see the squad being weakened a great deal anyhow
he's a far better player than sweeney but he does not play the same style as any of them, he's by some distance the best passer at the club, has the best eye for a ball and he acts like a metronome in our midfield

Hes more like one of the metrognomes who perform best in the Gateshead area every christmas ;)
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Remember when everyone was crying and outraged because Paynter was being allowed to leave, some saying "I bet Paynter out scores any Carlisle player this season". Curle was branded an absolute idiot for letting Billy go. Truth is Curle knew that Ibehre was better. Let's see who he brings in to replace Dicker first or what this QPR lad is like before Curle is branded clueless again.

To be fair to Paynter, he's scored 7 in 18 in a poor team, before an injury that's seen him miss most of the last 3 months. That's a decent strike-rate whatever you think of him...

But he's shitter than what we replaced him with. The point i was trying to make was that we haven't missed him because the players we have in his position are better. Until we know who we'll sign to replace Dicker, I don't think it's worth crying about.
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crunchblue wrote:
Remember when everyone was crying and outraged because Paynter was being allowed to leave, some saying "I bet Paynter out scores any Carlisle player this season". Curle was branded an absolute idiot for letting Billy go. Truth is Curle knew that Ibehre was better. Let's see who he brings in to replace Dicker first or what this QPR lad is like before Curle is branded clueless again.

To be fair to Paynter, he's scored 7 in 18 in a poor team, before an injury that's seen him miss most of the last 3 months. That's a decent strike-rate whatever you think of him...

But he's shitter than what we replaced him with. The point i was trying to make was that we haven't missed him because the players we have in his position are better. Until we know who we'll sign to replace Dicker, I don't think it's worth crying about.

We'll never know as he didn't get a fair crack here for various reasons...

Agree about replacing Dicker, interesting few days ahead...
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Good move for Dicker if it comes off.
Security of 2 and 1/2 year deal after recent addition to the family.
Regular game time.
Will be able to commute from Penrith so won't have to move house.
Hope it works out for him.
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No doubting Gary's ability at this level, similar to Thirlwell, but quicker, much quicker to the ball and can pick a telling pass.

Point is, how many years did we have the distinctly below-par Thirlwell.

I'd I thought we'd keep this fellow until we had a decent replacement - perhaps we have one coming in?
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