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  1. Looking at some of the early contenders for the Hibs job, it’s unlikely Rhys will be in with a chance of making that move. His name will likely come up when a vacancy appears in the top half of the Championship/bottom half of Premiership. Realistically, this one will attract big names and the Hibs board will want someone well established to take over. Rhys is still an unknown and a gamble at that level. Not panicking on this one, there will be other positions opening up where he will be a much more likely candidate but hoping we get another few months or a season from Rhys before he moves on. I’m just a little worried that we haven’t announced a new contract for him - would seem logical before discussing player contracts etc
  2. I genuinely think there’s a good chance he stays in to next season if we’re still a Championship club (probably) but realistically if there have been rumblings behind closed doors and if it’s likely that Rhys will leave, the board will know it. I’m sure that gives them LOADS of time to research a good replacement. So confident we’ll get a good manager if he goes. But again, I’m actually pretty hopeful that he’ll be here for a bit, even if it’s up to Christmas or there abouts
  3. I think a great time to announce a new contract for Rhys and Dycey would be this time next week, right before the playoffs. Maybe even Saturday after QP. Get the team fired up for the Thistle game. I have to think that if that doesn’t happen, and we don’t achieve promotion through the playoffs, he’ll be picked up by a bigger club in the summer. Him leaving later in the year when the inevitable bottom of the Premiership firings happen would be ok with me, particularly if we get good compensation. Inevitably he’ll leave within the next 12 months unless the promotion happens…. It will be an interesting few weeks coming up
  4. Well I can’t help but post on this special anniversary and a look back on our most successful day as a club. It’s easy to feel a bit melancholy about the old Airdrieonians and everything the club achieved. But since I became a supporter as a young boy the older supporters raved about the famous 1924 team that won the big one. Met a few who claimed to have been there, men back in the late 80s who were themselves in their 80s. I always thought about how good it would be to go all the way to Hampden to be part of that experience. I was born in ‘75 so missed that one but seeing us beat Motherwell in the semis would have been priceless. ‘92 was a great experience, loved the semis against Hearts although everyone knew the final against Rangers would be tough. Rangers just missing out on a European final that same year I believe. I remember Gerry McNee predicting a ‘5 or 6-1 victory’ for the Gers on Scotsport on the Friday night. Went to bed pissed off and felt the team had been written off but the narrow 2-1 loss didn’t do much to heal the pain. Stayed behind to see McCoist and co lift the trophy - it hurt. Only the Cup winners Cup place made up for the disappointment. ‘95 was a missed opportunity, Celtic hadn’t won a domestic trophy in 7 years and were there for the taking. I was pissed off for 90 minutes and saddened that we couldn’t get the ball in the net. Overall it was another great run by a superb Airdrie side, a real pity we couldn’t seal the deal. Went home feeling shit, went to bed at 8pm thinking I’d give my left foot to see us win the cup. And no European place as compensation Some of our most famous moments have come from Cup games. The Sandison/Syme fiasco, back to back Challenge cups, Scottish cup underdogs, Texaco cups. I know a lot of our fans didn’t witness the 90s moments but the real successes were for the older generations most of whom are now gone. You lucky, lucky b*****ds to have ‘been there’ Hopefully I get to see it before I kick the bucket, with my prosthetic left foot
  5. More of a not lose game for us but Rhys only has only one thing in mind and that’s 3 points. It’ll be cigars on Saturday night with a win but I’m expecting Dunfermline to treat this like a cup final. And surely they’ll want revenge for last month. all in all an exciting game expected - I dare not predict anything other than a home win. This team comes up with the goods all the time. 3-1 (that seems to be the new 2-1)
  6. Nice summary, things talking shape in the league for sure. Although it’s a few weeks off, was looking at the final day fixtures which could be exciting. Barring the Ayr v Dunfermline game all others could hold significance. Possibly DU needing to beat Partick to win title, Thistle needing to win to secure 3rd? IC needing to beat Morton to secure 8th? QP needing to beat Airdrie for safety or us winning to get 3rd or possibly to secure 4th? RR to beat relegation boys Arbroath to win the title? or maybe final league positions will be secured by that weekend making games meaningless doubtful all to play for across the league
  7. I think Frizz has steadily been improving over the last few weeks and tonight we got a glimpse of the player that run a mock in L1 last season. Brilliant performance from him and the rest of the team deserve a huge congrats on another brilliant result. It doesn’t end there and the next couple of weeks could see us jump in to third. Thistle well and truly looking over their shoulder now. is it just me or does anyone really give a shit about the opposition, home or away, over the next 3 weeks? This team are capable of beating ANYONE and probably will. well done Rhys and the lads!!
  8. Didn’t have us down as taking all 3 points for this one so feel like a bit of a traitor to the lads! Well done Frizz for an outstanding double - the whole team deserve big plaudits. Feel like we’re 90 mins away from pretty much securing playoff football. If Raith do us a favour this weekend and we beat Dunfermline it will be game on for the following weekend against Plastic Whistle. Absolutely loving this season, lots to play for in the last few weeks
  9. Tomorrow will be interesting from an Airdrie standpoint - three injuries to key players who would normally start to begin with. That includes the gaffer who, I’m sure, would normally start in this one. Players that are probably much needed for a game against opposition like this. But as ever this will come down to McCabes tactics. He gets these pretty much spot on 80% of the time. Can we frustrate RR enough to get that ‘not again’ bug inside the players and fans heads? Honestly, I can’t really call this one. My initial thoughts was a home win with the title on the line and everyone fired up. But I’m thinking there’s a great chance of a draw if we can play football the way we want and Rhys always seems to figure Murray’s games tactics. Away win is highly unlikely but after DU a couple of weeks back, who knows. And if Todorov is in the mood…. I guess the only silver lining to losing is that maybe the title will go all the way to the final weekend Best of luck to the Rovers regardless of tomorrows result
  10. In the next few days we’ll be playing 2 teams fighting for that 4th spot. Feel like Rhys will be playing these 2 games like cup finals. Regardless of the score at Raith, if we beat Morton and Dunfermline we’ll be as good as there for that playoff spot. Since those 2 games are at home I’m expecting us to be playing to win. Saturday will be tough, always give Morton much respect but if we’re clever and the players fielded do their job we can get the win. Agree with one goal in it, Gabby and Mason with the goals. 2-1 and talking about dirty b@stards I think there’s a red card in there too but for who?? dunno
  11. The point about Ayr is valid, a team with one eye on a relegation playoff spot - we should have done better against them. And if it had been 4 draws instead of wins for them they’d be in a relegation fight. And we’d be fighting The Jags for third spot. Hindsight Feel tonight’s game was a bit of a reflection of our overall season. Narrow win, dominated possession and chances without taking too many. We rarely win by a large margin or lose by much (our last 3 games have been 2-1). I know there’s a lot of talk about next season and players staying/going. But until the Rhys situation is sorted things will be as clear as mud I think. And the playoff situation makes things even more complicated - I actually think we’ll make it! Advantages for and against being there but I know McCabe will be pushing like crazy to give us a chance. Feel like as a club we’re not ready for a step up to the top flight but when you think QP, Arbroath have been so close to making it in recent years, why shouldn’t we be having a serious go. The last few weeks will be fun.
  12. Have to add that it was great to see Josh joining in the final celebrations at full time and helping lift the trophy. I suppose his recovery will take a bit but he looked in good spirits and on the mend
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