diamond_for_life

August 26

Saw a few posts about letting Todorov go so just had a look at his minutes every week for Hamilton and there is no one that will convince me he didn’t have the idea of going somewhere for more money and the game time “excuse” was just an easy get out. He clearly wasn’t wanting to stay and I have no issue with him being released I’m just hoping we can get another front man in before the weekend.

August 19

7 minutes ago, ++Ammo - Airdrie++ said:

Dosser?

Harsh he’s only asking a question

August 17

Despite our amazing season last season our away form was pretty uninspiring (second to worst behind Arbroath overall) but in late February we started playing more direct mixing it up and had 3 great wins that month beating Raith in the cup, Dunfermline and Dundee Utd.

Having McGill and Toddy really suited that style and as much as I slaughtered O’Connor having runners like him and Mcgregor also complimented the style in these games (both scored from the bench) I fear we have reverted back to the old away form from earlier last season due to the personnel we have at our disposal.

I don’t think the tactics played now suit us without McGregor either as Wilson is far too isolated going forward.

As for today I wouldn’t have expected much with a full squad but conceding 11 in 2 is worrying regardless of who is in the starting line up.

I absolutely trust McCabe and don’t get the OTT “ its all f**ked” reaction from some but at the same time we absolutely should be concerned and the idea that this will sort itself out when a few players become fit also seems a little naive and rose tinted.

Lastly not comparing the 2 nor am I saying the latter is suddenly not good enough I think he is fantastic but if there is criticism coming in for McDonald (who I though was fine till the last 2 games) then criticism I think has to come for others like Hancock who in the last 2 games has looked just as shaky. He got a torrid time from Ayr especially from Musonda and my opinion is they are being let down and not helped by the players around them when defending. Hancock got lucky with a few simple long balls like the one Murray should have buried today too.

Again before anyone starts getting carried away thinking I’m slagging Hancock all I’m saying is last 2 games McDonald is the easy scape goat and there is plenty more who deserve as much criticism from the last 2 performances and I was one who said having seen McDonald a number of times last season I didn’t think he was good enough for this level I’m not some avid defender of him either.

August 15

7 minutes ago, ARaithFan said:

Talk of Stanton moving is nonsense. We have zero info (credit to the club) so folk are making shit up. Stanton is still one of the best CM’s, if not the best in the league.

I don’t believe you! Next you’ll be telling us the cat isn’t one the front runners for the vacancy too

August 10

August 8

It shows Mcbookie is absolute guess work as Courts was 6/4 despite never being declared as a runner and the whispers always where he had no interest.

That however doesn’t stop me shitting it every time a Hibs or a St Johnstone get a bad result. Also hoping Goodwin has a blinding season too.

August 5

f**k me only came on here to see if anyone else was nervous about potentially losing McCabe. Think I will go back to the Raith thread and re read how confident they are on getting him. I felt better 20 minutes ago.

I could write loads here but it would add nothing to what has been said already and it would be much less articulate too.

All I will say is the world is a horrible place. Poverty, exclusion, division, war, death destruction, murder, rape and famine just to name a few things we see happening not just abroad but closer to home too. We have all faced some form of heartache and trauma in life. Football is the chance to forget about the atrocities of the world and how life’s struggles impact us all. For 90 mins we are supposed to be able to put ideologies to the side and just be happy in the moment.

That flag has no place at a football game but not because I disagree with it wholeheartedly but because it breeds nothing but hate. I don’t give a toss if you’ve been a fan for 10 mins or 10 years that makes you no better or worse of a fan than anyone else myself included I can happily say I’m a no one. If you can’t see the implications of that flag though then there is no point in dialogue of any kind.

You are absolutely within your right to voice your political agenda (in the right way and at the right time). I will always try to advocate the right to voice opposing views but not if they promote hatred or violence. Others however have the right to tell you the view is bollox without fear of a “sore face” hence football is not the place for this.

I genuinely hope no matter what view you have you are happy, healthy and live as fulfilled a life as possible. The last few pages I’ve read on here though are tragic and I hope people can have a hard think about what’s potentially to come in their lives if things carry on as they are.

June 9

I think the fact Megwa was a superstar is clouding the judgement of how much of a player Ballantyne was for us. Think back to his injury and Megwa making his debut. We all felt the loss of Ballantyne before we knew how special Megwa could be.

I get the point folk are making that he was our “3rd” best full back but again that’s because Hancock also came out this season looking every bit the star he is. Not because Ballantyne is some bang average at best player.

We now have one recognised full back left out of the 3 we had and let’s not forget the job Ballantyne also did at left back for us too. He could play either side. The boy Macdonald could prove an absolute find but I surely can’t be the only 1 thinking this is actually a big loss for us.

June 9

17 minutes ago, Diamonds are Forever said:

I'd have liked him to stay but the fact is he was our 3rd best full-back last season. He's as solid as they come for a bottom half Championship team but not really convinced he'd add much to a title contender.

That’s certainly a glass half full perspective

June 4

40 minutes ago, bdu98196 said:

Weird behaviour mode then, usually drawn form insecurity in their own situation. Lets laugh at the misfortune of others so we don't cry at our own scenario, but fair play whatever gets you through your days.

Finished 4th, made the playoffs, won the challenge cup and manager signed a new deal but aye it’s insecurity that has me so gripped on this thread nothing to do with the fact it’s an absolute train wreck that appears to gathering more and more momentum daily towards destination “fucked”

June 2

The way I see this signing is last year how many times did we (I know I did anyway) bemoan the lack of aerial threat when Todorov wasn’t winning headers. We had great wide play last year and had some of the best crossers of the ball on show and if we have Hancock and another I.e Macdonald who can both go forward then we need someone on the end of the crosses. If this lad is 6ft4 then I don’t expect a fast tricky player. If he can be strong, a nuisance and a consistent threat from crosses then it’s job done for Todorov’s back up. When Todorov wasn’t on form we missed something upfront let’s be honest.

I don’t see him being what our attacking hopes are pinned on I see him as another option.

Macdonald I said I was worried about defensively but that’s because I see him being out first choice Rb/Rwb the lad Reid won’t be a starter

June 1

No harm to the lad but Macdonald doesn’t look good enough defensively for me. Can go forward well and him and Robertson did terrorise most teams in that league but I’m not convinced from the games I’ve saw of him he can cope defensively with the step up.

Again rumours flying around of Airdrie losing more players so until the club tell the fans what’s happening it’s all a bit anxiety ridden for us. After the best season in decades I don’t ever want to sound critical but nothing on players, strips, season tickets, friendlies. Every season it’s so frustrating to seemingly be way behind other clubs

I expect us to struggle to attract “established” names but right now I can’t help but feel this is going to be a long tough few weeks till the season is underway. Arbroath after almost going up to the top flight finished 8th then 10th. Queens Park after almost going up in their 1st season saw them avoid the relegation playoff on the last day this season. I am not criticising the club and I know it’s a pessimistic view but they need to be spending some of the money they made last season and pushing the boat out to retain the guys we have. That to me is far more important than rumours of who’s coming in.

It’s a harsh reality of how quick things can change.

May 26

Feels like a boot in the baws to lose our best centre back especially when he is one we expected to be around with Rhys till they moved on together down the line.

I have faith in the manager 100% but it made me really think that there is no guarantee we keep a hold of anyone right now and the unknown is more worrying than knowing and planning ahead.

This season was unreal but I can’t help feel anxious and uneasy over what’s to come the next few weeks. For a good few seasons it was “who can we bring in”. Right now it’s “f**k who could be away next”. Strange feeling and one I’m certainly not used to.

May 25

Was going to order the Taylor fight till I see DAZN want £25 for a months subscription. Boxing prices are a disgrace.

Hope he wins tonight but I don’t see it. I also was in the camp of him not looking great during the face off

May 18

On 10/05/2024 at 23:57, Claudia Gentile said:

Airdrie absolute cuckolds Might have had a bit of a go but the best team won.

Sums up why having 4th place in the playoffs is a farce.

Should be same arrangements as the other leagues but that won't happen out of self-interest.

Great season for Airdrie but they were 4th best for a reason and that's how it panned out.

No idea how they will do next season but if they keep their better players and their manager they should be okay but will be hard pushed to resch the playoffs, imo.

Great season for Partick but they were 3rd best for a reason and that’s how it panned out.

Sums up why having 3rd place in the playoffs is a farce.

Couldn’t help yourself could you

May 11

Yup descending into chaos no idea what they are supposed to do from here.

May 11

6 minutes ago, Jamie_M said:

Apparently his jury performance didn't to quite as well.

Gutter for him but even that annoys me lol. The public and the jury should be voting on the same performance.

Just seen your post on the odds on Israel that’s minging the odd they are now

May 11

Aye just smacks of complete hypocrisy and crooked standards but it’s no shock really. Joost could indeed be completely at fault but the statement from Eurovision says they have a zero tolerance policy on inappropriate behaviour which is clearly bollox. They pick and choose and that’s not difficult to see. Shame and if Israel do win it’s again just making a mockery of the competition.

For me I still feel Slimane was the best performance of the semi finals and his voice is fantastic. Isaak if not representing Germany would be a lot higher than where he will ultimately finish.

Im now firmly in the Croatia camp and want Israel no where near winning it.

May 11

Didn’t want to troll through a match thread with other teams fans pretending to be delighted we lost even though they would have killed for a season like ours. I don’t know they think we would be angry at losing to you guys. Our season can’t be seen as anything other than magnificent

After years and years in league 1 obscurity it’s been amazing to get back into this league and reignite some of the more passionate games with “old rivals”. None more than yourselves. Loved every game and you guys are an absolute standout both home and away in terms of on the park, and off it.

Shows me what Airdrie have missed for many a year and despite how amazing our season has been we can only dream of a support like that. Yesterday felt huge.

I thought we played well over the two legs but I can have absolutely no complaint we went out. Unfortunately we just weren’t good enough to hurt Partick more without causing our own issues at the back which you guys absolutely capitalised on (last night you could tell we still lack that wee bit of class when it was needed).

Selfishly I want you guys in the league next season especially over Raith and the premier side potentially coming done but I wish you the best of luck especially after your heartbreak last season it’s been a blast for us

May 10

5 minutes ago, jagsfan57 said:

The middle section’s the Directors box is it not ?

Yeah mate but loads round about it was all taped off too with stewards moving fans. They had to relent a bit and a guy in a Partick suit has ripped a lot of the tape up so fair play. Just want the best atmosphere possible.

Our wee teams big day out and all

May 10

Not to worry tape has all been ripped to bits and fans sitting where they want.

May 10

Just now, Mediocre Pundit said:

Strange. Ah well, maybe even the stewards hate the Airdrie.

Can’t blame them to be fair “We Hate Airdrie”

May 10

1 minute ago, Mediocre Pundit said:

I think you get the middle too, no? It’s just we divide it in two - you had the north side, now you’ve also got the city side?

Na mate been told we can’t sit there by the stewards fans being moved

May 10

What’s this fucking shambles that we are being put either end of the stand but can’t have the middle part? Splitting the crowd up is absolute garbage

May 8

Missed last night with the play offs taking abvious priority so it’s been good to catch up on the thread today.

Having just watched all the acts of semi final 1 I have to say the public need a swift kick in the hole for some of the shite they put through last night. Iceland’s effort was decent and really felt Poland were unlucky especially when you consider the garbage they churned out last year that made it.

Bambi Thug was far better last night and I think they are a stick on to do well, it will be hit and miss with no in between but will get loads of attention.

Finalnd and Croatia probably the two standouts last night although the Finland one didn’t do it for me. Croatia I have absolute no doubts are winning it this year and I have no arguments about that it just isn’t in my list of top songs.

As for me I was worried how Isaak would sound live but damn that boy can sing and I really like the song. I don’t think he will get anywhere but I hope he does really well. If Slimane can sound anywhere near as good live too he will be my worthy favourite along with Germany.

Again more worrying vibes coming out of the the Dutch rehearsal performances but if it can be anything close to how it sounds in the video I want that to win as it’s everything I see Eurovision being about and it’s grown on me so so much

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