Lichtie78
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Billy Dodds is a p***k
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Was busy all weekend and still seems surreal that he's no longer in charge. At the moment I think the last season and a half are still very fresh in our memories, but as time passes the seasons before that will live longer in the memory, and rightly so. Pretty lucky in that dicks reign has coincided with me and my mates all being early 20s and being able to spunk all our money following Arbroath around the country, making some incredible memories along the way. Not sure how, but I hope there is some way our appreciation is able to be shown to him. Love him or loath him, there's no denying that dick absolutely was one of a kind, and the last of a dying breed of football managers. To him, Pink and Youngy thanks very much for the memories.
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Is there a match thread for Saturday?Definitely sense a bit of apathy amongst the support at the minute.
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2 hours ago, 1320Lichtie said:
I actually thought it wasn’t that bad but we never took our chances, Bird had a good one and Hylton one at the start of the second half should’ve been much better. Also Hylton clear opportunity to shoot when he done so well to burst through the middle but fucked it with the pass.
The first goal we lost absolutely terrible. We had a free kick in our own half right before it.
Need to be much better - wee moments turning games and resulting in defeats.
Also annoyed how Stowe keeps getting no real opportunities. Put on today as soon as it goes 2-0. Winds me up
Stevie Wonder could've seen this happening to Stowe when we signed him. Should've just been loaned out to a League One club initially til Christmas.
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Arbroath to benefit from the new coach bounce here. 4-0 AFC.
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Bit of discourse regarding Balde and Dow on the match thread so thought I'd chuck in my opinions for a bit of debate.
Balde was a breath of fresh air when he came in, bundles of energy but quickly became obvious he wasn't a defensive midfielder. I think his best position is probably 10, but he's going to suffer like those before him (Hilson, and Dow presently) because McKenna is going to play near enough every minute there. Playing him any deeper is a risk because his passing at times is pretty poor. Next couple of months before January could be a crossroads in his AFC career, because at his age he probably needs regular starts to iron out the creases in his game.
Dow was another player who made a decent impact last season, simply by being a decent professional who knew what was expected of a player in the championship. As mentioned before, I think Dow's position is definitely in the role Mckenna currently occupies. He's neat and tidy but playing on the wing is not for him. He can't really go past a full back (although when he comes inside seems to try and beat boys for fun) and his G/A return must be near non existent since signing. Once Hammy is back I'd like to see Stewart return to RM (same G/A issue but he's a genuine out ball) and Dow used off the bench to either replace McKenna or sit a bit deeper when chasing a game for example and spraying the ball about.
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I'd imagine we could match whatever Hylton gets offered elsewhere, and it'll be more a case that the full time (proper) lifestyle is the deal breaker for him.
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Just seen that one of our pre-season trialists, Dayshonne Golding (aka man bun) has ended up in the highland league on loan from Cove.
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10 minutes ago, ExiledLichtie said:
A couple initial thoughts:
First of all, I'm absolutely delighted. Its no secret that I wasn't happy with the management, and what I wanted to see was a performance improvement, and a performance improvement we've got! That's 3 games in a row where we've either won, or been able to take positives from. That's a big improvement all round!
Today, I thought the first half was quite even, but in the second half, it felt like we found another gear. Ayr had opportunities down the left with McGeady (who clearly still has it), but I felt we had the better chances throughout. Turan had some nice touches and was involved, but I did think he was being isolated out on the left wing and being asked to play as a winger, and bringing Hylton on was a good decision.
Our players looked absolutely committed, but you can still see a hangover from last season though, we looked absolutely terrified when we were holding a lead. If we can win a few more, I'm sure that confidence will build and the goals will come easier.
Definitely a confidence issue - we make openings where normally you'd get a shot away, but instead overplay it and the chance passes. Hopefully comes with more positive results.
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I think we've been too accommodating to away fans the last few seasons, and it's come to our own detriment. Another permanent segregation fence at the main road side corner flag would do fine, especially for games at this time of year.
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11 hours ago, stanley said:
Are there any amateur teams that could make the step up? The league could have done with Jeanfield, Kinnoull and Luncarty to boost the numbers but that ship seems to have sailed. At least Montrose Roselea came back.
I'd heard Charlie accies of Dundee were interested. But was just chatter after they played my mates team, not sure how much truth in it.
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Ayr fans usually quite rowdy when they come up, be faf watching our "stewards" trying to deal with anything in the corner of the main stand. Missed last week and really looking forward to this tomorrow, feels like we are actually capable of scoring a couple of goals now. Home win hopefully to set me up for my football teams smoker afterwards
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I think in the near future it needs to go to 2 smaller leagues. For teams like Arbroath Vics it's a really tough sell to the best amateur players to come and play junior where you have no chance of winning anything, and will take some absolute skuddings off the better teams. Not that appealing when you could stay amateur and play for leagues/cups.
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David Gold will go down as one of my favourite Arbroath players I think. Hero of a guy
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27 minutes ago, Smokerson said:
Allan and McKenna would never work in a midfield trying to stay in the championship and only blind man would say Allan was the Better option of the two.
he’s moved on, doesn’t look like any fall out or anything, it just hasn’t worked out, probably down to Scott maybe getting on a bit and his illness etc and our style of play / inability to get the best out of him, good luck to him, it was a gamble worth taking.
Agreed, the way some people are going on you'd think this kind of situation hasn't happened a million times before at clubs everywhere in the world. Player signs, doesn't fit in, moves on, nobody dies.
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8 minutes ago, Tattie36 said:
So that’s another week almost over.
No sign of a left back or holding midfielder. No rumours of signings. No news from the club. No updates on McKenna or where Hamilton is in his recovery. Scott Allan moving on.
So disappointing and a bit concerning.
Mckenna is in squad for Saturday as per dicks interview in courier. Can't get link to work, but it's in one of the articles about Allan leaving
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5 minutes ago, ExiledLichtie said:
Yep, but the major negative is and continues to be the manager. This is just another nail in the coffin.
Incidentally, for everyone saying Allan wasn't fit enough/quick enough/could only play one position etc, how do you all know this? He's not been given a chance this season, and was barely given a sniff last season.
Scott Allan's football career is longer than just his time at Gayfield?
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Watched highlights back from Saturday today, I reckon you put that performance in when you've got a few wins on the board already and you get something out of it. Just seemed to snatch at every chance we got, but definitely signs of encouragement there.
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4 hours ago, gav-ffc said:
I’m guessing Greig Spence didn’t leave under the best circumstances?
https://x.com/greigspence/status/1692994256229543949?s=46&t=Zze8L3qwlsdxz82hCn4z-A
Quote tweet
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1 hour ago, Spider Rico said:
So no access to terracing for QP fans on Saturday.
Does this often happen for smaller supports?
Usually find when this happens it just means there is no segregation. Should be able to stand behind the goal you are shooting to in both halves.
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On 08/08/2023 at 18:04, Marten said:
Looking forward to Saturday, I'll be there.
Disappointed with you lads tonight, 2-0 up but never really looked in control. Crying out for a striker to link it all together. Thought bobby was way too deep first half, picking through balls has never been his game. Fair play to East Craigie though who battled back into it.
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I would imagine Saturday will see the Vics biggest home crowd in a good while, with Bobby Linn and Lochee United coming to town and Arbroath restricted to 200 tickets away to QP. Unfortunately it seems likely it'll end up in an absolute hammering, I was at the 6-0 loss to Scone at the weekend and it was bleak. Tough trip to Kirrie for them tomorrow night as well.
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16 minutes ago, cb_diamond said:
Mason Hancock, what's the Hampden there lads?
Didn't look up to much here. Not particularly good at the back or going forward. But we were a shambles, and he did well for Stirling.
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10 minutes ago, VinnyPar said:
Yer man Dick Campbell labelling Hamilton as the best left back in the league is very, very funny
Not that funny when you are bright enough to realise everything Dick says should be taken with a half Q of salt.
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The East Fife Thread
in Scottish League 2 General Chatter
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Would love to see Dick & co pitch up at yous and do well. Deserves a better finish to his career than what's happened at us.