superandy_07

Sorry to repeat anything that's already been said, but here's my notes from the meeting. Quite enjoyed last night, it did run on for quite a bit, didn’t help there was some absolutely moronic questions. Really impressed with Ray, I definitely think he’s our man to get us out of this mess, easily one of the most difficult situations a Falkirk manager has faced. Really impressed with Margaret Lang last night, she was obviously really nervous standing up in front of a large unhappy squad, felt like she was hung out to dry a bit by the rest of board but they did eventually all chip in. The keyboard warriors comment was daft, but was probably due to nerves and her trying to take ownership of the situation. She was setting a precedent that she wouldn’t tolerate any personal abuse. She handled all the questions well, answered them fully with a full bread crumb trail of how they got to that point or decision. Transfers Looking to recruit 8 players, realistically, in January. Already talking to a couple in Scotland, a few English, will look anywhere. to get the right player (Inc Highland League ), there will be no panic buying, got to be right calibre player. Proving incredibly difficult to sign players before January due to the revised rules, they are trying hard as possible, looking at a few trialists but looking unlikely to be before then. They will do scouting themselves, will look at players two/three times in the flesh before making a final decision. They will on move on one or two current players in January. Certain players may not want to play on our pitch, players must be happy to play on it. Can’t recall loans (O’Hara), can’t cancel loans (Haber etc). Loan players more likely, club can take on a maximum of 4 loans. Someone mentioned Sibbald, Ray thinks it’s a possibility. It’s those types of players he targeting for loans, IE no getting enough first team chances. They are looking to improve each position, right back it a priority, looking at someone right now, before January(!!!). Centre half is another priority, will have to rely on squad for time being. Players contacted are interested in coming here, some at clubs higher up than us. Andy Nelson is another possibility, looking at if we can get him back on loan. Also speaking to Everton about loan players. Squad Confident that we’ll keep in touch with the current squad, try to not get pulled into a relegation battle for the whole season. Muirhead could be out for 6 weeks with a broken ankle, Prince is 50/50 for the weekend with a groin strain, Paton suspended for two games one game (rapturous applause). Thank you @Skyline Drifter Fitness can be improved (seems like he’s been working them hard). We don’t have wingers or a natural striker that can link the play, will play best formation to suit the present squad. Robson and Kidd haven’t been showing enough in training, which explains their lack of appearances. But been working them hard, and both took their opportunity on Tuesday, especially Robson. Dunne will break into squad next year, not quite there yet to be a first team regular, feels the rest of the younger players have a bit to go before breaking through. Mark Russell has to show he wants to be here, will look at his contract in January. Pleased with Rudden and Irving, two 18 year olds been carrying a lot of expectation, both have done really well. If they continue to perform well he would like to extend the loan deals. Bauben likes being here, classy player, great character in the dressing room. Will like to extend his contract in January. Dunfermline game most frustrating so far, didn’t lay a glove on them. He has seen a steady improvement in attitude, that change has been most important. Each player must earn their place here, won’t divulge to them who he’ll be getting rid of in January. They must show they want to play for Falkirk. The players that have been let go didn’t contribute enough. Raymondo Ray came to Falkirk because he felt that it was a fantastic opportunity, a club with huge potential. They want to work hard as possible to get a team that everyone can be proud of. Support provides the catalyst to push the team on, they all commented the support was unbelievable on Tuesday. Morton claim we have breached rules D9, D10 and D11, complaint was made to the SPFL, SPFL will now hear the case and take it forward, date for that is 23rd November. Other Someone mentioned about why didn’t we retain Sibbald and force the contract extension. Margret said he wanted to leave the year before (went on trial down south) but signed another year. When speaking to him at the end of last season he again stated he wanted to try a new challenge, because of his age we wouldn’t be due a development fee (that would have happened the year previous). Guy retorted that wasn’t what Sibbs told him personally, but shat it when pushed to say what was supposedly said. Margret mentioned that she was happy to show him the correspondence the player and the club to back up what happened. The club were hoping to retain more of last years squad, all the players were offered improved terms but decided they wanted to go elsewhere. Everything was agreed in principle with Jakubiak for him to come back, Watford decided at the 11th hour that they would rather he went on loan to Bristol Rovers. Club is debt free, no loans etc. We have money set aside for the worse case scenario. Additional funds have been immediately available to Ray. A lot of time was spent on the Academy understandably, but even when what happened was explained people kept coming back to it, Margret moved the conversation on but did invite people to come in to have a look at why they made the decision. And if people are wanting to help restart the academy come in and have a meaningful discussion with them.

Still ongoing

Absolutely hoachin’ at the stadium

If you’re on a phone or tablet I’ve always used Opera VPN, works a treat On a computer I use the Hola VPN Chrome Extension Both are free

https://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/2018/10/24/tom-owen-evans-departs/ @Marshmallo Shafts oot big man

Deserved bump

The 3 lads and the event were in place shortly after the Alloa game

Who could it be?

Houstie loves the Falkirk #OneLove

Ray's away baby x #WeDemBoys

"Whurs oor gaffer?" Unlucks x

https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/football/falkirk-fc/falkirk-managerial-update-further-meeting-today-1-4792219

McCall Clip

Odds shortening fast on McIntyre

Having someone who can knock an electric chair together might be handy tbf We need a fucking miracle, Hartley had to go but this is a bigger hurdle than last year

Did not expect that, thought we were done Hoping the Don can shift on the ones that are stinking out the place and slot in a wee loan here and there PS lads get the Tena Men on eh, 1 League game played ffs

East Fife Shag yer wife #COYB

What’s this, another goal?! Hartley out [emoji35]

There we are [emoji28]

TOE and Dallison combining [emoji7] #YourSexyClub #BangBang

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