HopeStreetWalker

Lets see how they line up and the pattern of play in a new look team. Remember Saint and Grievsie on the football preview talking about that and these two knew their stuff. 'Hit the target even a soft shot, mishit just get it on target and you will be surprised how many went in because the goalie was as surprised as you were. No better example than Dalgleish's goal against Ray Clemence in the England v Scotland clash. Dalglish messed up the shot and it spun out the goalies hands and between his legs. So shoot on sight, hit the target and the fans will forgive a lot.

Well let's wait and see.

2 half decent out of how many over the last few seasons - point made. Put yourself in the club and players position. Manager's position none to secure, Player churn that would fear you, Supporters with a very low patience thresh hold, Poor standard of league sadly there are better options out there.

Any loan players will be just before the season starts with Falkirk seen as last resort. That sadly is a reflection on the clubs performance on and off the park for the last few seasons.

Copy the covered terracing at Brockville covered with corrugated sheeting. Entertainment galore as the ball bounces on the roof and showers the fans with rust. The Falkirk fans had got used to it and didn't bother but what a hoot as the opposition fans dusted themselves down wiping their hair their rust-infused Bovril all going WTF just happened.

Remember that just up from Greigs Furniture store. Geez never thought of that for nearly 50 years 20-30 crowded in front of their shop window

These were the days you could bring a carry out to the game. Then after the game a Sprint - Meeks Road to the 1066/R B Buffet - Railway bar or Hope Street to the Royal Hotel Bar (Jessy's) or the Newmarket. All 4 had a loyal following of regulars post match (Royal Bar) was my one for pint's of Bass Export and watch the results coming in.

Have to wait and see the reaction from the fans. Suspect there will be a good few folk in the close vicinity to the drummer that will tell him where the drum stick will get stuck I they don't desist. If there is a drummer then it should be in a set location every game so fans that don't like it can relocate. That's fair.

They had the ex shire player Eddie McCreadie 1967 Scotland top when they beat England on the wall. Remember looking up at it many a time thinking what a story you could tell. Eddie was a cracking left back and should have had many more caps. Eddie McCreadie

Why not go the whole hog and piss off even more supporters and introduce these 'Tooters' of South African World Cup infamy.

Rennie - Abel - McLaughlin - Markie - Miller - Gibson - Hogan - Roxburgh - Ferguson - Shirra - Young The anticipation, The goodwill, The fans being behind the individuals-team-manager, The unity, and common sense of purpose. You had to experience the Cunningham era to appreciate it with Brockville rammed full, with the so-called big teams shitting themselves coming to Brockville. The midweek game against Hib's when Cunningham had turned down the Scotland job the fans were all in 30 minutes before kick off, what an atmosphere being a good example. Ok, there were better individual players and teams but for sheer enjoyment, thrill, entertainment, and leaving the ground with a smile on your face it was that side. The latter is after all what it should be all about going to a football match.

Me to. Was a friendly and welcoming place just like the one in Graham's Road. Shame Mackin asset stripped the club. When Falkirk get back on an even keel it would be good if we can help our once-local rival to get back into the professional league setup pre season friendly for example.

Reconvene the Houstie Hard Core

Yes! the one opposite Falkirk Iron Works was a cracking pub. It must have been a money pit for the Old Shire was always busy

There is always a chance that some of the contracted players are not in the grand scheme of things and could leave for a regular game or be put out on loan. So there may be a signing that comes out of the funds saved. As for Right Back if nobody signed it looks like it's Yeats gig or we play with 3 centrebacks. Case of wait and see.

Billy Lamont did a great job for them. Always had a soft spot for the Shire it's one of the friendly local rivalries. Had many a friendly pint in the Shires club

People have different core strengths. No pace but can run all day. Electric pace over 4 - 5 yards then nothing special. Pace but needs a few yards to get up to it. Slow but can turn faster than the opposition. Blend these individual attributes together into a team pattern making an effective unit is where the manager comes into it maximizing the strengths and minimizing the weaknesses.

The worst season was when we were relegated to the bottom division on our centenary year and went part time. Nothing will top that as the 'worst season in the clubs history'

If McGlynn gets promotion and if it's done in style he will get another season if he wants it. He will have bought the goodwill and sheer relief from the fans. As for succession one way or another the obvious favourite is Smith it gives a bit of long overdue continuity. Smith tends to be under the radar and a bit of an unknown quantity as you never hear about his influence for good or bad in the background but that's all in the future. If we get promoted it will be a nice problem to have for one.

Of course not when the goalie gets the ball every player makes themselves available. He selects the best option to launch the attack and if done tight you have the overload. What I hope for is less pointless faffing about in the middle of the park

The pragmatic approach Falkirk took lost the league and that is a fact. The opposition had us sussed and we faffed about in the middle of the park passing sideways and backward until we got bullied off the ball. Go for it at kick-off, force them back into their box and pummel them corner after corner shot after shot setting out our stall this is what your in for playing Falkirk. If we are going to win this league then we need a change of style to do it.

McColl's Falkirk team took the pitch with a mindset of. 'This is out team we are going to have a go at you try and stop us if you think you're good enough' It was psychological and it showed in both sets of players and fans. Falkirk have taken the pragmatic approach season after season and got nowhere. Time for a change and a more attacking style of play.

The great Jock Stein was once asked by an English commentator his concern about Celtic being weak defensively playing Leeds (European cup semi final 1970) The great man replied 'Celtic being weak defensively what you talking about? Celtic's an ultra-defensive team' Commenter asked how he worked that out. Stein replied -' Well if we have possession in the opposition's last 1/3rd of the pitch can you think of a more effective defensive formation' Guy looked a right arse and he knew it, think it was Kenneth Wolstenholme of 'They think it's all over fame' Put out a side that attacks and challenge the opposition to cope with it with a mentality if there is a sight on goal put a shot in on target. Go for it the fans will back it.

Your right fans are already saying it's us or Hamilton for the championship (how arrogant) while others write us off. The fans should keep their feet on the ground as in the past we have build new signings up before then vilifying them. Am hopeful for a good season a winning start done with style would be good

Hope they live up to expectations then. These new players have to be cut a bit of slack. They are being built up on the forum and that's unfair.