Russ Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/football/falkirk-fc/houston-challenges-striker-to-earn-his-place-back-1-4215561Article by Houston in the Herald there saying Austin was dropped because Shepherd has trained better. Now if he is doing well in training then yeah he definitely is deserving of a chance however on the park where it actually matters Austin has outperformed Baird (and Miller so far I'd say despite his goal on Saturday) this season so surely he should've been in contention to be starting the game there not just settle for a place on the bench. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 1 minute ago, Russ said: http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/football/falkirk-fc/houston-challenges-striker-to-earn-his-place-back-1-4215561 Article by Houston in the Herald there saying Austin was dropped because Shepherd has trained better. Now if he is doing well in training then yeah he definitely is deserving of a chance however on the park where it actually matters Austin has outperformed Baird (and Miller so far I'd say despite his goal on Saturday) this season so surely he should've been in contention to be starting the game there not just settle for a place on the bench. Another of Houstons signings that cant get into the team. Whats the point of paying money for him if he feels that Scott Shepherd is a better bet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Anyone heard anything about Luke Leahy potentially leaving? I'd agree that I'd imagine he would be here till his contract is up next summer then more than likely head back down the road. He's turned out to be a great find despite playing all over the place for the first 2 years the last 3 when he's been moved to left-back he's been brilliant imo. He's not the best defensively (though nowhere even close to how bad some fans try to make out) but he is improving all the time and is great at getting up and down the left hand side. Some will disagree but I can't think of a better left back in the league. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelocalcat Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Houston is clearly trying to inspire Austin to work a bit harder, not even for a second do I think he rates Shepherd higher 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Another of Houstons signings that cant get into the team. Whats the point of paying money for him if he feels that Scott Shepherd is a better bet. That's not what he said there though was it? He said Shepherd looked better the previous week in training and deserved a place in the team.Again there is nothing but wrong with that, if players are not performing in training/matches they should be getting dropped. I hope that would be consistent throughout the squad. However I think there might be something else as if Austin was on the bench on Saturday there's no doubt he would've been on the pitch at some point and despite us needing a goal didn't throw on Shepherd at any point. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Perrin Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Wage caps are an absolute nonsense. We are talking about a football club here not a Soviet style agricultural commune! Better players should expect to earn more than journeymen as they contribute more to the success of the team. Anyone unhappy about other players on a higher wage should be told to prove their worth before asking for more cash. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ka202 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 So it's not only the Falkirk fans who are obsessed with us, it goes right to the management Ha obsessed, coming from a qots supporter going on another clubs thread to talk about that other club. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grass Is Greener. Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 5 minutes ago, ka202 said: Ha obsessed, coming from a qots supporter going on another clubs thread to talk about that other club. Aye, imagine that happening on P&B 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Thompson Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 9 minutes ago, ka202 said: Ha obsessed, coming from a qots supporter going on another clubs thread to talk about that other club. Hmm ... multi club internet forum versus one club specific Q&A with manager of said club Its a good comparison but its not quite right. I also agree with whoever it was that said this was extremely unprofessional of Houston, but then we've come to expect no less 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ka202 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Aye, imagine that happening on P&B Aye I know but don't say someone is obsessed that's a trait of the OF 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Prince Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Mostly fans of Hibs and other clubs outwith Falkirk and Queens. Expected the Queens fans to be the ones jumping on that figure but it seems a lot of posters think Houstie wouldn't know more than them which is laughable Why the f**k would Hibs fans be bothered about what Queens are paying Dobbie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz FFC Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 4 minutes ago, King Dom's Moustache said: Why the f**k would Hibs fans be bothered about what Queens are paying Dobbie Beats me, yet 3 felt a need to say Houstie was talking pish as if they know better. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz FFC Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 St Mirren away October 1st now 5.15 on alba 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grass Is Greener. Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 2 hours ago, Gaz FFC said: Beats me, yet 3 felt a need to say Houstie was talking pish as if they know better. Lets say PH does know, do you think he should be blabbing at a fans meeting? Looks like he's making excuses already. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudu Dahan pal Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I can't think of a better left back in the league. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainsfordbairn Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 21 minutes ago, The Grass Is Greener. said: Lets say PH does know, do you think he should be blabbing at a fans meeting? Looks like he's making excuses already. If Houston knows, then it's probably open knowledge in the football community. The money that the "other guy" gets is a hot topic in any occupation, never mind one like football, where there are massive variances across different clubs. Why shouldn't he share that with supporters if it helps him make a point? -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grass Is Greener. Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 3 minutes ago, Bainsfordbairn said: If Houston knows, then it's probably open knowledge in the football community. The money that the "other guy" gets is a hot topic in any occupation, never mind one like football, where there are massive variances across different clubs. Why shouldn't he share that with supporters if it helps him make a point? I doubt very much you'd have the same opinion if say, Alan Stubbs told everyone at a fans meeting what a Falkirk player was making. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Fitzgerald Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I also agree with whoever it was that said this was extremely unprofessional of Houston, but then we've come to expect no less Deal with it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainsfordbairn Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 1 minute ago, The Grass Is Greener. said: I doubt very much you'd have the same opinion if say, Alan Stubbs told everyone at a fans meeting what a Falkirk player was making. It wouldn't bother me personally. It's not my wages. (though I'm retired now anyway ) Once the genie is out the bottle, it's gone. The onus is on players, their agents, and their "ITK" friends who post on messageboards to keep schtum. If they don't then they can have no complaints when the information ends up somewhere they don't want it to go. Which is why I don't think the reveal is a valid reason to attack our manager. Fill yer boots though. I'm sure you will anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grass Is Greener. Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 1 minute ago, Bainsfordbairn said: It wouldn't bother me personally. It's not my wages. (though I'm retired now anyway ) Once the genie is out the bottle, it's gone. The onus is on players, their agents, and their "ITK" friends who post on messageboards to keep schtum. If they don't then they can have no complaints when the information ends up somewhere they don't want it to go. You don't think it's odd a manager would tell a bunch of fans what a player from another club is making? How often do things like that happen? It reeks of him trying to take some pressure of himself. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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