ShaggerG Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 27 minutes ago, Senor Bairn said: Todd? Aye, but I think his stookie might have got in the way. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knee jerk reaction Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Am I being over optimistic when thinking that Sammon not only being dropped but also not being used as a sub might give him the kick up the backside he needs to really take his chance when he does get on? 9 caps for the republic of ireland and goals in the english championship, surely he can improve for us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggerG Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 38 minutes ago, knee jerk reaction said: Am I being over optimistic when thinking that Sammon not only being dropped but also not being used as a sub might give him the kick up the backside he needs to really take his chance when he does get on? 9 caps for the republic of ireland and goals in the english championship, surely he can improve for us. I would say that you're being overly optimistic. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Perrin Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Am I being over optimistic when thinking that Sammon not only being dropped but also not being used as a sub might give him the kick up the backside he needs to really take his chance when he does get on? 9 caps for the republic of ireland and goals in the english championship, surely he can improve for us.I thought that he started the season reasonably well but his form has fallen off a cliff. Not worth a place in the team at the moment but then who do we play in his place? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 As said might be way off Mark, so you have the facts on what the situation was, would be good to know, thanks Both managers have said it themselves. “They have given us support every time we have asked” or words to that effect. That tells me they are happy with what they have and had they wanted more they would have got it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebobsboy Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 (edited) it's looking more like a mistake letting Leitch and Laverty go out on loan aswell. They may not have featured much but at least it's options off the bench. Sammon and McMillan hopefully will be nowhere near our club next season, I'd also question the signing of Gomis for next year. Might be ok as a back up, but this squad is in need of major surgery in the summer regardless of league. If we don't go up I can't see M&M being tasked with it. Edited March 5, 2020 by ebobsboy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGPar Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 18 minutes ago, ebobsboy said: If we don't go up I can't see M&M being tasked with it. I can. In fact, I think it's a certainty they'll be here next season, irrespective of the league we find ourselves in. From the point of view of those who own and run the club, it's an absolute no-brainer. The appointment has had exactly the desired effect. I wouldn't be surprised if contract extensions are confirmed in the next few weeks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity check needed. Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 We have been screaming out for young hungry players all season, hopefully during the summer we can add some youth to the squad which gives us some energy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 We have been screaming out for young hungry players all season, hopefully during the summer we can add some youth to the squad which gives us some energy 100% this ^^^^^^^ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 47 minutes ago, Sanity check needed. said: We have been screaming out for young hungry players all season, hopefully during the summer we can add some youth to the squad which gives us some energy If Falkirk gains promotion, will there be any “young hungry” players capable of playing at Championship level available to be signed? The other problem is “young hungry” players usually means players that haven’t yet proven themselves, and that is likely to give you one successful signing out of two or three. A promoted team most often carries some players over and signs a few journeymen from a recently relegated team. The easiest source of good, young players is loans from the top level teams, but they often don’t engage the fans. With the Academy closed, there isn’t an easy path to promising young player signings, unless Falkirk are willing to take some flyers...which might be costly in the Championship. Conversely, and somewhat perversely, if Falkirk stay in League One, there will be more of an opportunity to infuse the team with youth and reconnect with the community. As shitty as a third year in League One has been for Raith, the engagement from the community has risen as younger players have moved into the starting team. Thats not to suggest that Falkirk should be content to miss promotion, but just that reconnecting the team to the fans and community will likely take a lot more than a bounce back and a few “youth” signings. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeStreetWalker Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 1 hour ago, ebobsboy said: it's looking more like a mistake letting Leitch and Laverty go out on loan aswell. They may not have featured much but at least it's options off the bench. Sammon and McMillan hopefully will be nowhere near our club next season, I'd also question the signing of Gomis for next year. Might be ok as a back up, but this squad is in need of major surgery in the summer regardless of league. If we don't go up I can't see M&M being tasked with it. There is the rub 3 teams in 3 seasons. It is another new squad next season whether we stay down or go up. With the signing on fees and buy out of contracts must have cost the cost 200k+ if lucky. Who do we have for next season that make the grade ? Mutch. But I doubt he will be at the club. Dixon. Bear with me ! Think he will be better as part of the central defence. Gomis. As long as there are players around him to do the running. Longridge. Got the football but need to get his head in order during a game. McManus. Pay whatever signing on fee he wants but suspect he will get better offers. The rest of them not bothered one way or another but Laverty, Connolly, Leitch could be maybes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 If Falkirk gains promotion, will there be any “young hungry” players capable of playing at Championship level available to be signed? The other problem is “young hungry” players usually means players that haven’t yet proven themselves, and that is likely to give you one successful signing out of two or three. A promoted team most often carries some players over and signs a few journeymen from a recently relegated team. The easiest source of good, young players is loans from the top level teams, but they often don’t engage the fans. With the Academy closed, there isn’t an easy path to promising young player signings, unless Falkirk are willing to take some flyers...which might be costly in the Championship. Conversely, and somewhat perversely, if Falkirk stay in League One, there will be more of an opportunity to infuse the team with youth and reconnect with the community. As shitty as a third year in League One has been for Raith, the engagement from the community has risen as younger players have moved into the starting team. Thats not to suggest that Falkirk should be content to miss promotion, but just that reconnecting the team to the fans and community will likely take a lot more than a bounce back and a few “youth” signings.Well you lot have wanked yourselves foamy over Regan Hendry all season, isnt that the type of player he is? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bula Bairn Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Whilst the Raith game was pretty grim I can see Lee Miller being the difference for us in the next 9 games - looked a lot better in his 3rd sub appearance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainsfordbairn Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 43 minutes ago, TxRover said: If Falkirk gains promotion, will there be any “young hungry” players capable of playing at Championship level available to be signed? The other problem is “young hungry” players usually means players that haven’t yet proven themselves, and that is likely to give you one successful signing out of two or three. A promoted team most often carries some players over and signs a few journeymen from a recently relegated team. The easiest source of good, young players is loans from the top level teams, but they often don’t engage the fans. If we gain promotion we'll have a reserve team again. I know of at least one young player we're monitoring as a potential signing, initially for the reserves but who could be developed into a first teamer. I'm sure there are more. We actually did that last year with the likes of Scott Reekie, Souleymane Diakite and Ruaridh Langan. Unfortunately we had to ditch them all following relegation. The only one we kept was retained because he had a long term injury and we were looking after him. (Aidan Laverty) As for young loanees not engaging the fans, I don't recall Zak Rudden having any problems. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic_17_uk Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 If Falkirk gains promotion, will there be any “young hungry” players capable of playing at Championship level available to be signed? The other problem is “young hungry” players usually means players that haven’t yet proven themselves, and that is likely to give you one successful signing out of two or three. A promoted team most often carries some players over and signs a few journeymen from a recently relegated team. The easiest source of good, young players is loans from the top level teams, but they often don’t engage the fans. With the Academy closed, there isn’t an easy path to promising young player signings, unless Falkirk are willing to take some flyers...which might be costly in the Championship. Conversely, and somewhat perversely, if Falkirk stay in League One, there will be more of an opportunity to infuse the team with youth and reconnect with the community. As shitty as a third year in League One has been for Raith, the engagement from the community has risen as younger players have moved into the starting team. Thats not to suggest that Falkirk should be content to miss promotion, but just that reconnecting the team to the fans and community will likely take a lot more than a bounce back and a few “youth” signings.Have you convinced yourself this is a well thought out post? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relegator Ritchie Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, ebobsboy said: If we don't go up I can't see M&M being tasked with it. And nor fu*king should they be tasked with it, but nothing this Club does surprises me. Edited March 5, 2020 by Relegator Ritchie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairn88 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 This could be interesting. Hopefully sheds some light on the whole situation 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Tattiescone Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Who he? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Perrin Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Well you lot have wanked yourselves foamy over Regan Hendry all season, isnt that the type of player he is?“wanked yourselves foamy”Spectacular use of language sir, well played.I wonder if I can work this into my month end management team report. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank von Hell Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Sanity check needed. said: We have been screaming out for young hungry players all season, hopefully during the summer we can add some youth to the squad which gives us some energy What like from an academy or something? You are correct that's what we need but that ship has sailed - only journeymen and loan signings for us these days, and in the future. Craig Campbell's legacy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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