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6 minutes ago, Inanimate Carbon Rod said:
Why would he go to a smaller club?
Yep were the wee boys down here, not worthy, and now the man who kissed the Blarney Stone has gone to the big boys.
Where the hell do we go from here .
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On 10/05/2024 at 13:36, 19QOS19 said:
What's this?
Is that a kinda Nicola Sturgeon i honestly don’t remember comment? Wullie got dogs abuse from you guys.
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1 hour ago, EdinburghBlue said:
So presumably both Broxburn and Creetown would be promoted?
Is it not Dalbeattie?
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3 hours ago, the_palmy_pie said:
All Murphy’s men will be joining him at Palmerston.
Other than Peter Watson.
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11 hours ago, the philosopher said:
Just to correct you D'Jaffo - he did not drag a LOWLAND league club to the third tier.
Annan joined SPFL in season 2008/09 after the demise of Gretna.
We made play offs 3 times in the first 9 seasons,never finishing below 8th.
Peter Murphy joined us in 2017 and since then another 3 play offs the most recent In 2022/23 when we were promoted.
Pedantic I know but factual.
I think you were very kind and guarded with your response to the man from Partick.
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2 hours ago, Hauftimedraw said:
Yep, think these three will be odds on to make the move with Murphy. A real hammer blow to Annan's squad if it happens. Somehow I don't think any of the ex Queens contingent will be that keen on going back to Palmerston...
Would also expect moves for Kilsby and Nugent, both impressed at Galabank and now released by Carlisle.
If he is now free of the limited budget at Annan Reece Lyons at Kelty and Michael Garrity, Morton, are players Murphy rates but didn't have the funds available for them.
Best of luck Mr Murphy. Thanks for the past seven years and fully expect to see you back at Brunton Park in the not too distant future.
This will all be dependent on who Annans next manager is ?
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10 hours ago, the philosopher said:
Lets put some meat to the bones.
2017/18 Chapman did a runner to Clyde and Murphy had no time to assemble a squad. 7th finish
2017/18 4th. Finish ie. Play Offs
2019/20 Covid season terminated after27 games 7th.finish
2020/21 another short season due to Covid 22 games 8th finish
2021/22 3rd. ie. Play Offs
2022/23 3rd again Play Off winners and promotion.
2023/24 8th. Survival in League 1 with reputedly the smallest budget.
OK not Pep G but 3 play offs out of 6 seasons in league 2 , not bad to be fair.
Can’t argue with those facts other you’ve blamed Covid more times than John Swinney in his first speech as FM.
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2 hours ago, Jan Vojáček said:
You guys were third last season.
In that case though you'll be pleased he's gone
Ive never hidden the fact. The introduction of C McM changed a bottom of the table team heading for the LL to 4th finish. Since then Peter Watson is coaching and obviously Wullie on the park.
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3 hours ago, the philosopher said:
Bartley had full back Oscar McIntyre on loan to Dec. - didn't get much out of him.
Vastly improved under Murphy from Jan. onwards.
Not C McM or PW for the credit ? Just saying
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2 hours ago, Jan Vojáček said:
I rate Murphy massively as a boss. So I think that could be a very decent appointment. Not sure if it's been mentioned either, but Queens appointing a manager with very strong Carlisle ties is probably a decent move too? Especially if you aren't paying a lot for full-time football, where it could be difficult to attract central belt players.
Murphy at Annan
season 1 L 2,7 th .season 2 L2 , 4th .season 3 L2 , 7th season 4 L2, 8th. season 5 L2, 3rd. season 6 L2, 4th. season 7 L1, 8th.
No Pep G ?
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4 hours ago, Holmes1970 said:
After Peter Murphy's defection to Queens who is the prefered candidate to fill the vacant Galabank hotseat ????
All ready here surely ?
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11 hours ago, 19QOS19 said:
None online, sadly
I did give you plenty warning my friend. At least you’ve got CmcM too Annan were headed fo LL football before he arrived.
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1 hour ago, An Absolute Imposter said:
Speaking with fans at games, they seem to have enjoyed being back 'home'. Players seem happier too winning games.
That's why we have the pyramid; for clubs to find their level, enjoying the game. Like you say where is the enjoyment in drubbings more often than not
A belated congrats on staying in League 1, was keeping a constant check on updates from Forthbank. First season can be daunting at a new level, so hopefully can push on next season and become a fixture in League 1.
Thank you, and with a new manager inbound I’m sure we will kick on. Mid table is about what can be expected really.
On your other point thats why I really don’t understand what’s in the mindset of the good people ( now ) who are in charge of Gretna.
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2 hours ago, Burnieman said:
I'd expect Star to make it hard but Broxburn should tuck them away over 2 legs.
You may well be correct but do Dalbeattie really fancy going back to humpings every week after enjoying successful season and a chance to reset ? To early surely.
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46 minutes ago, 19QOS19 said:
I can't remember if you've answered this, so apologies if you're repeating yourself. Do you think higher than 8th in League 1 is realistic?
I think i did TBH. To avoid the play offs must be regarded as a very successful season for Annan. If you look at the points at the end, Annan squandered way more than 10 over the piece ( i know all about it balance’s it’s self out )
ALEX Wilson is correct with his stats on % wins in charge
Bartley 37.7 in his time
murphy 37.4 ( 7 years )
Annan should be able to be mid table. Budget would dictate otherwise no matter how skilled the manger is. Let’s see what happens with the new guy next term.
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1 hour ago, Greenacres said:
Not for me has not the experience we need unless we try the hybrid model which means we could pick up the likes of Goss etc.from Annan .
You have a ready made manager in Wullie Gibson if Murphy leaves
It was tongue in cheek, Murphy will be gone very soon. Just didn’t want to jinx the move.
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5 hours ago, Mon_The_South said:
Certainly going to be an interesting close season.....
I hope that the rumours aren't correct in that the board won't change much more and in effect JM is just a replacement for the departing MB. We need new life breathed in from top to bottom so the manager stands a change. With such a disconnect from Boardroom to Terrace and disharmony the pressure on immediate results of the new manager are key... when you have a happy fan base that feel wanted... you can get away with things a bit longer.If you had asked me after the AGM what I would want for this coming season... It would easily have been a new localised board, possibly Murphy as manager (personally think he's done well keeping Annan in League 1 with a hell of a less budget than us and understands youths), Del Lyle Assistant (heard he'd be open to return to us... and good for Fan connection). Board can instigate no more than 17 senior players to be signed, then we rely on Reserve and what would have been the Tanner Fund for back up... Sadly, whatever has happened with the Tanner has happened and now just relying on the wish of local based businessmen joining the board... which is diminishing... I did hope that when I saw a certain local businessman stand away from the Tanner, that there was a move to the board for him... we shall see? however I don't think thats the case as they wouldn't have folded the fund completely
Murphy will be perfect for QOS as you desire.
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On 01/05/2024 at 16:16, An Absolute Imposter said:
Only we in the forgotten county can criticise oor tractor road.
It's actually a very important part of the Trans- European- Transport-Network; or the E18 if you prefer. Linking the beautiful emerald isle with the greater European landmass via Gt.Britain &Norn Iron, or the UK if you prefer.
I know you wouldn't think it was a vital link driving it, especially after the Wigtonshire Roundabout.
One of the most pleasing sights for us Gallovidian's is viewing a big green claas coming 'hurtling' toward you on the opposite carriageway followed by 'hunners' of ferry traffic all of whom have the look of abject despair on their wee faces.
What makes it more comical is knowing that the 12 year old tractor driver is perusing old episodes of Emmerdale on his on-board entertainment system completely and absolutely oblivious to the carnage and seething hordes crawling behind him.
Watching Emmerdale when not on the phone, frightening.
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17 hours ago, D'Jaffo said:
Managers can only do so much with that budget though. Annan aren’t going to ever have a budget that gives a manager the chance to go beyond fighting relegation from League 1. There will be clubs in League 2 with more money probably.
You seem pretty intent on discrediting anything that Murphy has done though. He knows Gibson quite well so I don’t see why he wasn’t responsible for that signing. Annan will be shopping in a pretty shallow pool for players given the budget and location. I think once he leaves it’ll be a case of realising how good he was now that he’s away.
Only time will tell on the Murphy question. Annan ( Galabank ) has no scope for growth let along the size of the town. Ayr on the other hand has long overdue development to the ground, big name manager and from the outside look set to kick on at last.
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15 hours ago, 19QOS19 said:
You'd think it's mental when you say it like that but I'm not a fan of Gordon Chisholm and he was in charge during our best spell of the last few decades. I've no idea if he's statistically the best manager we've had mind you. For me it was a remarkable achievement yet I felt that side had more to give and IMO was the best chance we've had/will have to get into the top flight and we were way off doing that.
On Murphy though I think Annan have a ceiling and they're at it now, if not poking their head above it. I don't know if Murphy would be a good appointment for us but from the outside looking in he's done an incredible job at Annan and would certainly be worth a gamble.
There you go, your comments regarding Chisholm are interesting. As far as your take on Murphy I’m just not at all convinced ( if we manage to avoid relegation ) it will be down to his managerial skills. A clubs ceiling/ objective for a forthcoming season will always be determined by how well a manager uses the budget hes given and id give Murphy credit for bringing in Gibson ( IF HE DID ? ) who has made a big difference along with the loaneE from Newcastle ( which had nothing to do with PM ).
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8 minutes ago, An Absolute Imposter said:
Don't forget the even crazier logging truck drivers who can only drive at speeds of 80+, on virtually every road.
Those b*****ds too. Anyway lets hope Stranraer survive, even it is means they have to beat EK.
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10 hours ago, MrFizz said:
Tractors at dawn.
11 hours ago, rockson said:Who or what's the A75 going to be fighting with?
Toss up between crazy farming contractors and even crazier Irish lorry drivers.
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2 hours ago, 19QOS19 said:
I don't think there's any question we deserve to be where we are. The table doesn't lie. But I also think it's fair to say we should never have been fighting in a relegation battle given our resources compared to the other clubs down at the bottom. If it was an acceptable performance we wouldn't all be wanting Bartley sacked.
As you well know I’m no fan of Murphy. But Bartley has given you untold grief this season. Even Humza in the end said he’d fucked up big time ( didn’t use those words ) and fell on his sword.
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