Michael W Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Anyway - http://m.fifetoday.co.uk/sport/football/exciting-times-ahead-as-raith-board-set-for-a-new-look-1-3604175 Interesting stuff. I look forward to see what happens. Also interesting on Fifetoday was Elliot saying he hasn't felt fully fit for a year, which is not surprising unfortunately. Helps explain his lack of goals. I was a bit concerned with him at the Hall of Fame though - he was clearly limping when he went to take his seat. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebanda's Handyman Services Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I don't think it's unrealistic to expect a full time professional footballer to be able to pass a football.I don't think anyone does find that unrealistic.Football players mis-place passes all the time though. Do you think it's productive to get on a players back after the first shitty pass he makes? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) Maybe Fox should just go back to Livingston and he can get back to playing in empty stadiums if that would suit him better. We have been serving up the same guff for months and if Saturday turns out to be more of the same the management and players will deserve every bit of stick they get. For what it's worth I can't say I've noticed much audible dissent from the support before the half time whistle at any time this season. Edited November 13, 2014 by Martin Nelson 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers1992/1993 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 In Murray's interview today, it was mentioned that Barr's now back in training on a daily basis, ahead of schedule. Brilliant news. Looking forward to seeing how he can change the team/ performances for the better. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Algorithms Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I've built up Craig Barr to be a mix of Maldini, Cannavaro and Beckenbauer rolled into one. I'm sorry if he sorely disappoints anyone based on what I've said! Hopefully we see him soon though. Always looked cracking at Livingston. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers_Lad Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Maybe Fox should just go back to Livingston and he can get back to playing in empty stadiums if that would suit him better. We have been serving up the same guff for months and if Saturday turns out to be more of the same the management and players will deserve every bit of stick they get. For what it's worth I can't say I've noticed much audible dissent from the support before the half time whistle at any time this season. same 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) I don't think anyone does find that unrealistic. Football players mis-place passes all the time though. Do you think it's productive to get on a players back after the first shitty pass he makes? I agree that giving the players abuse doesn't help, but in my opinion it's not after the first shitty pass. It's usually after a considerable period of the match is littered with shitty passes and general uninspiring play. Then the crowd reach a tipping point, where they have become exasperated by what they have been watching. Then they vent their frustration, which is perfectly natural.Personally I don't give them abuse. I've become used to watching the poor excuse for football that we play. Edited November 13, 2014 by Scary Bear 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Both McGurn and Fox in the Press today stating that they need the supporters to get right behind the squad. Seeing the Coca Cola cup winning team on the stage on Monday reminded me of the difference between the supporters then and the supporters now. Early nineties, we'd go a goal down and the supporters would ramp up the volume before we took kick-off. The atmosphere was often electric and the boost that the players got was usually evident. Nowadays a player mis-places a pass within the first 5 minutes and aw c**t is going mental. The players have their part to play of course but does anyone else feel that the support is a wee bit unrealistic at times? Early '90s we had the likes of Brewster, Dalziel, Hetherston, Dair, Cameron and Crawford. The kind of players who would get people out their seats. Compare those players to the current bunch. Nuff said. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebanda's Handyman Services Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Early '90s we had the likes of Brewster, Dalziel, Hetherston, Dair, Cameron and Crawford. The kind of players who would get people out their seats. Compare those players to the current bunch. Nuff said. So because we have a lesser standard of player we should afford them less patience? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistle Blower Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Both McGurn and Fox in the Press today stating that they need the supporters to get right behind the squad. Seeing the Coca Cola cup winning team on the stage on Monday reminded me of the difference between the supporters then and the supporters now. Early nineties, we'd go a goal down and the supporters would ramp up the volume before we took kick-off. The atmosphere was often electric and the boost that the players got was usually evident. Nowadays a player mis-places a pass within the first 5 minutes and aw c**t is going mental. The players have their part to play of course but does anyone else feel that the support is a wee bit unrealistic at times? Those were the days, giving teams a goal start an still pumping them. I think the backing went hand in hand with the players own self belief, from what I saw against Alloa was a team shitting themselves when put under pressure. It could be a bit like a chicken and egg scenario, but surely the management should be giving the players the initial belief? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 So because we have a lesser standard of player we should afford them less patience? As we have a lesser standard of player, they are less likely to get people out their seats. That's all i'm saying. You can't expect fans to go happy clappy daft, if the players are giving them nothing to get excited about. That '90s team had the trust of the support. McGlynn's team had the trust of the support. Murray's team doesn't appear to have the trust of the support, at the moment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Both McGurn and Fox in the Press today stating that they need the supporters to get right behind the squad. Seeing the Coca Cola cup winning team on the stage on Monday reminded me of the difference between the supporters then and the supporters now. Early nineties, we'd go a goal down and the supporters would ramp up the volume before we took kick-off. The atmosphere was often electric and the boost that the players got was usually evident. Nowadays a player mis-places a pass within the first 5 minutes and aw c**t is going mental. The players have their part to play of course but does anyone else feel that the support is a wee bit unrealistic at times? without a doubt the change to all seater stadia has affected this. Starks was a far better atmosphere, as was east end, with the terracing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardy Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Best encouragement I heard this season was the Friday night game against Queens, when we got it back to 2-1, and then 2-2 and also 3-3. We did all we could that night to get the ball in the Queens net. The fans at Easter Road were good too, apart from a a couple of roasters claiming they wish they never came to the fitbaw, this after Laidlaw had to make a couple of saves early on in the game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGQ FAE KDY Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) Team playing poor doesnt help but the biggest change to the atmosphere has been starks park being all seated. Edited November 13, 2014 by BIGQ FAE KDY 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) Val McDermid and John Sim have joined the board of directors. Edited November 14, 2014 by Michael W 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers1992/1993 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Val McDermid and John Sim have joined the board of directors. Uninspiring to say the least.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithie Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Uninspiring to say the least.. Might I ask why? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Not really sure what was expected? Both have a long association with the club. Very few people will touch a football club they don't have some association with as they are money pits. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers1992/1993 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) Might I ask why? I don't look at them two being added as directors and think, 'We're definately moving forward'. I can't see much changing for the better with either of them two added. I'll wait to see who's appointed as Chairman before making any judgement though. My money's on Drysdale getting promoted to chairman of the club though. Edited November 14, 2014 by Rovers1992/1993 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojito Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I always thought Val was a part of the board and she had nominated someone to act on her behalf. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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