FFC 1876 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Just watched his interview and he's got that swagger we've lacked for a few years. Wants 10-12 goals and 10-12 assists this season from himself. Obviously that's a ridiculous target but I love his arrogance already. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Fitzgerald Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Durnan was absolutely fine for us once the new mamagement team came in, the best centre half we had last season, and more than capable at this level. They’ve clearly told him to stop thinking he’s a footballer and just do the basic stuff, which has helped him.I would still like another centre half in, and I would be worried about relying on him in the championship if we ever got there, but it’s fine for now. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL-FFC Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Trump said: Durnan was absolutely fine for us once the new mamagement team came in, the best centre half we had last season, and more than capable at this level. They’ve clearly told him to stop thinking he’s a footballer and just do the basic stuff, which has helped him. I would still like another centre half in, and I would be worried about relying on him in the championship if we ever got there, but it’s fine for now. He still has mistakes in him, he's improved but still has too many mistakes in him for doing the basics we need out this league and a ropey defender isnt what we need yes we have 3 other players there to help him in defence, but we cant afford passengers we already have Sammon and Telfer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Bairn in Exile said: I'm hoping for a few meaty ties in the cup due to the reconstruction vote / court case etc. Group A, Hearts v Raith Rovers.... Fingers crossed for some blood and snotters. Since Hertz is boycotting and the Cup gates are shared, I’m hoping for a match at Tynecastle and seeing how the boycott threat goes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggerG Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 35 minutes ago, Trump said: Durnan was absolutely fine for us once the new mamagement team came in, the best centre half we had last season, and more than capable at this level. They’ve clearly told him to stop thinking he’s a footballer and just do the basic stuff, which has helped him. I would still like another centre half in, and I would be worried about relying on him in the championship if we ever got there, but it’s fine for now. Thought Toshney was better, even though his legs are made of glass! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bglongmx Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 I don't Alston of recent seasons is the player he was - largely anonymous the last couple of times I've seen him play. If we could get him however it would be interesting to see if becoming a first pick could rekindle his desire/form. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL-FFC Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Just now, Bglongmx said: I don't Alston of recent seasons is the player he was - largely anonymous the last couple of times I've seen him play. If we could get him however it would be interesting to see if becoming a first pick could rekindle his desire/form. Should the return of Rory Loy not be a warning to us, look how that turned out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocco Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Fair point, just checking his season with Hamilton, 19 appearances, one goal & one assist. Surely good enough for this level ? “Surely good enough for this level” is the exact phrase we used for most of our signings last summer [emoji15] 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggerG Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Blair Alston's a very good player. I'm sure he would love to be back playing at the team he was most appreciated by and knowing that the fans would get right behind him from the off. Money talks of course but I think we would have a good chance of getting him if we can get anywhere near his best offer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav-ffc Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Trump said: Durnan was absolutely fine for us once the new mamagement team came in, the best centre half we had last season, and more than capable at this level. They’ve clearly told him to stop thinking he’s a footballer and just do the basic stuff, which has helped him. I would still like another centre half in, and I would be worried about relying on him in the championship if we ever got there, but it’s fine for now. 100% after Airdrie away he was our best centre half. Buchanan got away with more as he was the “local lad” Another defender is required as you say just for general cover. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeStreetWalker Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 hour ago, ShaggerG said: Thought Toshney was better, even though his legs are made of glass! What Durnan needs is the right sort of central defender beside him, somebody in the Gary Smith style would get the best out of him. if there is a position in a team that is a partnership its the central defenders. Get that right and the team gets built round them. Fullbacks on either side and the midfield in front of them. M&M know this and am sure they will be working with what they have got to make it work. If they can't look out for a signing ! Still got a feeling it's 3 at the back ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ecosse83 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 12 minutes ago, HopeStreetWalker said: What Durnan needs is the right sort of central defender beside him, somebody in the Gary Smith style would get the best out of him. if there is a position in a team that is a partnership its the central defenders. Get that right and the team gets built round them. Fullbacks on either side and the midfield in front of them. M&M know this and am sure they will be working with what they have got to make it work. If they can't look out for a signing ! Still got a feeling it's 3 at the back ! Even though we've just signed a right winger?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFC 1876 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 I think if they were going for 3 at the back we'd have seen a lot more defenders come in. I like how M&M have went about their business getting the majority of the squad signed up early on. Clearly looking to sign young hungry players that they can look to develop and players that have a point to prove. Wonder if we may even see Sammon move on, highly unlikely I know but if he knows he's not going to be playing maybe Queens Park fancy him? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeStreetWalker Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 29 minutes ago, ShaggerG said: Blair Alston's a very good player. I'm sure he would love to be back playing at the team he was most appreciated by and knowing that the fans would get right behind him from the off. Money talks of course but I think we would have a good chance of getting him if we can get anywhere near his best offer. He will be a different player to the one that left he's 5 years older for a start but more experienced to balance the maybe the drop off is some other aspects of his play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, FFC 1876 said: I think if they were going for 3 at the back we'd have seen a lot more defenders come in. I like how M&M have went about their business getting the majority of the squad signed up early on. Clearly looking to sign young hungry players that they can look to develop and players that have a point to prove. Wonder if we may even see Sammon move on, highly unlikely I know but if he knows he's not going to be playing maybe Queens Park fancy him? Plus mercer is more a traditional right back than a wingback. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGPar Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 26 minutes ago, HopeStreetWalker said: Still got a feeling it's 3 at the back ! We've just signed a winger. Connolly, another out-and-out winger, was one of our best and most improved players prior to the season being cancelled. We currently have two central defenders on the books. There is literally nothing whatsoever pointing to them going with a 3-5-2 formation. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dufresne Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Dean Holden has been named boss of Bristol City,he was a good player for the club and also gave 100% 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangemouth Bairn Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, keithgy said: Dean Holden has been named boss of Bristol City,he was a good player for the club and also gave 100% The foul that McManus committed on Holden was appalling and could have ended his career. Says a lot about Holden how strong he came back. Good luck to him in this new role. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 FWIW, Toshney was excellent for us in the Championship when he signed in January. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mon_The_Fife Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Morrison is a good signing, looked impressive in his loan spell last season. Falkirk are putting together a very good squad and if you have Mercer and Morrison down your right side, that’s very strong. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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