knee jerk reaction Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 how many times in our history have we played a competitive fixture outside Scotland? we're not rangers/celtic make the most of it, I'm going over and I think there will be a pretty good travelling support. team are given cash towards travel by the league let's be honest, if we announced tomorrow we'd signed messi and Ronaldo guys would come on here (and one f) moaning about how the two of them couldn't play well in the same team or ask why we didn't sign a right back with the money!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I must correct my initial statement about the sides being sent making it harder for our lesser clubs.They don't even send their best sides for this tournament. Sligo are second bottom and only came mid table along with bray last season. I just feel its an added distraction . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knee jerk reaction Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 A bit harsh, the northern Irish and welsh teams are their best. The republic teams are the highest non European qualifiers, hardly duff sides. Sligo may be struggling in the league but if they'd had a great season and been top they'd still be in irn bru cup! Is an hours flight really any worse than a 4 hour bus trip to say brora in this cup? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Perrin Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Obviously this competition is a pale shadow of what it was in it's early days but I feel the addition of the Welsh and Irish teams does give it a bit more interest.The Colt teams are a disgrace however. Should we be drawn against one of these we should field our under 17's. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Believe The Hype Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 6 minutes ago, Reggie Perrin said: Obviously this competition is a pale shadow of what it was in it's early days but I feel the addition of the Welsh and Irish teams does give it a bit more interest. The Colt teams are a disgrace however. Should we be drawn against one of these we should field our under 17's. Na f**k that, play our absolute strongest team, get them absolutely pumped (wishful thinking) and break the spirits of the youngsters in the process showing the organisers that there is no need or place for Colt teams. Savage. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilostmyself Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Believe The Hype said: Na f**k that, play our absolute strongest team, get them absolutely pumped (wishful thinking) and break the spirits of the youngsters in the process showing the organisers that there is no need or place for Colt teams. Savage. Aye, exactly. If they all get pumped out in the first or second round every year this experiment will end. That said I agree with @Reggie Perrin , quite like having the Welsh, NI and Irish teams in, without the colts it'd be decent. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Alston headed back you lot on loan, apparently. Him and Kane were identified as expendable players to help us bring in a new striker. He'll be out of our squad tomorrow as things get formalised. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilostmyself Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 5 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said: Alston headed back you lot on loan, apparently. Him and Kane were identified as expendable players to help us bring in a new striker. He'll be out of our squad tomorrow as things get formalised. Believe it when i see it, would love to have him back right enough. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairnabeau Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Alston headed back you lot on loan, apparently. Him and Kane were identified as expendable players to help us bring in a new striker. He'll be out of our squad tomorrow as things get formalised. Don't build my hopes up for nothing now! I'm a state as it is before tomorrow's game [emoji27] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Believe The Hype Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 17 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said: Alston headed back you lot on loan, apparently. Him and Kane were identified as expendable players to help us bring in a new striker. He'll be out of our squad tomorrow as things get formalised. Would love that!! Although in my opinion if we are looking to get anyone in on loan it should be for a left or right back. We have options for right midfield, none as good as Alston so far I would add, but options none the less. We have no practical cover for RB or LB which is where we should strengthen as has been shown the past couple of weeks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) 44 minutes ago, knee jerk reaction said: A bit harsh, the northern Irish and welsh teams are their best. The republic teams are the highest non European qualifiers, hardly duff sides. Sligo may be struggling in the league but if they'd had a great season and been top they'd still be in irn bru cup! Is an hours flight really any worse than a 4 hour bus trip to say brora in this cup? The irish teams are all out of europe now anyway so they'd have been aswell taking part. I mean Bray average 900 and Sligo 1500 so crowds arent going be much better than anything over here . Anyway each to their own I just don't want this fixture getting in the way of our league campaign which has stuttered enough. If we were flying in the league it would be a different story. Alston back on loan would make my day. We could send St Johnstone Harris as a straight replacement. These are the kind of moves that the bairn for life scheme would be good for funding if necessary. A player we know will do an excellent job at this level. Edited August 18, 2017 by Shadwell Dog 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 23 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said: Alston headed back you lot on loan, apparently. Him and Kane were identified as expendable players to help us bring in a new striker. He'll be out of our squad tomorrow as things get formalised. Can't believe this one bit. We need decentish options for our bench/back up players in our squad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PipoIsABairn Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/st-johnstone/492550/st-johnstone-boss-happy-transfer-business-far/ Last paragraph on that states Blair Alston is a doubt for the match, with Wright reporting: “Blair has a thigh niggle which we will assess again. He picked up a dead leg a couple of weeks ago but it seems to have flared up a bit. If there is any doubt about him we won’t risk him but hopefully he will be OK.” Doesn't exactly sound like he's on his way. Also, much as I like Blair he, like Harris, could go missing in games and we really badly need full-backs ahead of any other position right now. Edited August 18, 2017 by PipoIsABairn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 It's Random Guy lads. A known shite talker. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Kinnear Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 how many times in our history have we played a competitive fixture outside Scotland? we're not rangers/celtic make the most of it, I'm going over and I think there will be a pretty good travelling support. team are given cash towards travel by the league let's be honest, if we announced tomorrow we'd signed messi and Ronaldo guys would come on here (and one f) moaning about how the two of them couldn't play well in the same team or ask why we didn't sign a right back with the money!! That's true we do all like a good moan.On a more serious note, never mind Ronaldo and Messi in the same team don't you think Messi and McKee would get in each other's way. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanky_ffc Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 11 hours ago, roman_bairn said: I don't think League of Ireland sides were in the completion last year and I can assure you they are not 'absolute gangs'. Have a look at their top sides results this season and they are on a steep rise. Sligo are struggling in the League of Ireland Premier this season but should probably be favourites for our visit. I was referring to the two Northern Irish sides. What results should I be having a look at? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman_bairn Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Quick example...http://www.the42.ie/dundalk-europa-league-winnings-money-2-3381067-May2017/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman_bairn Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Quick example...http://www.the42.ie/dundalk-europa-league-winnings-money-2-3381067-May2017/ Think Sligo won the league the season prior. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanky_ffc Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Just now, roman_bairn said: Quick example...http://www.the42.ie/dundalk-europa-league-winnings-money-2-3381067-May2017/ An impressive set of results. Shame they're not participating. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDust Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) Alston expendable after starting 2 outta 3 domestic games so far and I know he started one of the two euro games, maybe two, can't be arsed to look More chance of us getting O'Halloran on loan from them. At least the Perth soccer fans up there are consistent with their rumours Edited August 18, 2017 by MrDust 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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