The Falkirk FC Thread

[Springfield]

Have a feeling that the gang of six, some may have been offered moves elsewhere, but maybe a large part of the reported “used/spent 800K” is a major factor in keeping them here till next season. 

[JulioBairn]

2 minutes ago, Springfield said:

Have a feeling that the gang of six, some may have been offered moves elsewhere, but maybe a large part of the reported “used/spent 800K” is a major factor in keeping them here till next season. 

Yes. I am aware a number of them will be here, my disappointment is the fact they have been on the park as much. If Kennedy and Henderson were fit, added to last weeks additions then that moves 4 of them out the team. 2 loans - RB and CM and they are all gone. I don’t think we’ll see them feature as much from here

[MetalWolf]

I wasn't at the game on Saturday, so I have no idea really how people played (other than overall poorly).  However.  Was Yeats not the RB for most of the league cup games and did well in them against stronger opposition?  I think its a bit harsh singling him out for criticism considering (a) he actually tries hard (b) he's pretty young and we know from when we had an academy young players aren't always 100% consistent esp if they are being shifted around where they play.  

Either way, yes I'd rather see him back in midfield and one of last years lot on the bench.

[Reggie Perrin]

56 minutes ago, MetalWolf said:

I wasn't at the game on Saturday, so I have no idea really how people played (other than overall poorly).  However.  Was Yeats not the RB for most of the league cup games and did well in them against stronger opposition?  I think its a bit harsh singling him out for criticism considering (a) he actually tries hard (b) he's pretty young and we know from when we had an academy young players aren't always 100% consistent esp if they are being shifted around where they play.  

Either way, yes I'd rather see him back in midfield and one of last years lot on the bench.

Don’t think Yeats received much in the way of criticism it’s just that he is obviously needed in midfield, unfortunately our only other option at right back has the mobility and robustness of a very delicate ice statue.

[ebobsboy]

Talking to a Hamilton supporting workmate and mentioned Alegria, he said that's the boy that was at Partick last season eh, saw him a few times he's an awful player. The more you hear stuff like this the more you do think he's just been signed to keep Morelos company and why the actual f**k did McGlynn decide to sign him on the basis of " he might just need a goal" when he asked Partick. I watched the highlights again earlier and I cannot fathom out what he was trying to do when he fell over in the box, it was like he was trying to kick the ball with his standing leg, not to mention on his debut he trod on the ball in the box and fell down. 

[Bairnardo]

Talking to a Hamilton supporting workmate and mentioned Alegria, he said that's the boy that was at Partick last season eh, saw him a few times he's an awful player. The more you hear stuff like this the more you do think he's just been signed to keep Morelos company and why the actual f**k did McGlynn decide to sign him on the basis of " he might just need a goal" when he asked Partick. I watched the highlights again earlier and I cannot fathom out what he was trying to do when he fell over in the box, it was like he was trying to kick the ball with his standing leg, not to mention on his debut he trod on the ball in the box and fell down. 

Live, it looked like he went to square it but caught the ball with his left toe, leaving a fresh air shot for his right.

[Shodwall cat]

I had kind of hoped John would've changed tact a bit this season and gone heavily after more good league one players like savoury, brown,ballantyne and perhaps some of the Airdrie players etc and persuaded them Falkirk was the place to be. We seem to have again gone down the route of signing players from higher leagues which so far hasn't been very successful. 

[Bairnardo]

1 minute ago, Shodwall cat said:

I had kind of hoped John would've changed tact a bit this season and gone heavily after more good league one players like savoury, brown,ballantyne and perhaps some of the Airdrie players etc and persuaded them Falkirk was the place to be. We seem to have again gone down the route of signing players from higher leagues which so far hasn't been very successful. 

None of the shite performances have come from those guys though. 

It's the presence of 2 or 3 in the middle/forward line, and a lack of a quality signing there thats the issue. 

 

Donaldson, McGinn, Henderson, Mackie and Yeats are all definite pass marks for me so far from what I have seen. 

[Springfield]

10 minutes ago, ebobsboy said:

Talking to a Hamilton supporting workmate and mentioned Alegria, he said that's the boy that was at Partick last season eh, saw him a few times he's an awful player. The more you hear stuff like this the more you do think he's just been signed to keep Morelos company and why the actual f**k did McGlynn decide to sign him on the basis of " he might just need a goal" when he asked Partick. I watched the highlights again earlier and I cannot fathom out what he was trying to do when he fell over in the box, it was like he was trying to kick the ball with his standing leg, not to mention on his debut he trod on the ball in the box and fell down. 

The assistant Pilot in the “Airplane” movie would be a better choice.

[ShaggerG]

3 hours ago, Bairnardo said:

I dont think he was murder. I also don't think he is as natural at RB as in midfield.

Against the lesser sides in out league, I think the need to have Yeats in midfield certainly outstrips the need to NOT play Williamson. I can understand why McGlynn might not wish to allow better teams to overload behind Williamson if he's caught up the park and rely on Donaldson to cover, but the reality is if we don't get Yeats in beside McGinn, and get Hetherington to f**k, there's a lack of drive there.

We were better against Montrose than we were against Airdrie, albeit the first half had clearer chances against Airdrie, but ultimately having swung back and forth on the Yeats to RB thing, I'm increasingly reaching the "live with Williamson, because the midfield needs Yeats more" camp.

One of the reasons that I think we'd be better trying a back 3. We need to play Williamson (although I think it would be worth trying someone like Ross out there) because we need Yeats in midfield and it means that Williamson should have a little less defending to do. Also, Mackie is better at left CB than LB and, although, for some reason he doesn't seem to be everyone's cup of tea, it would get McCann on the park.

I'd definitely go on Saturday:

PJ

Donaldson, McKay, Mackie

Williamson, Yeats, Lawal, McGinn, McCann

Oliver, Burrell

No Hetherington, no Nesbitt, no McGuffie and no Morrison. All 4 probably better coming off the bench anyway.

As it stands McKay may not be available meaning we'd need to play a back 4 anyway of course.

[Bairnardo]

7 minutes ago, ShaggerG said:

One of the reasons that I think we'd be better trying a back 3. We need to play Williamson (although I think it would be worth trying someone like Ross out there) because we need Yeats in midfield and it means that Williamson should have a little less defending to do. Also, Mackie is better at left CB than LB and, although, for some reason he doesn't seem to be everyone's cup of tea, it would get McCann on the park.

I'd definitely go on Saturday:

PJ

Donaldson, McKay, Mackie

Williamson, Yeats, Lawal, McGinn, McCann

Oliver, Burrell

No Hetherington, no Nesbitt, no McGuffie and no Morrison. All 4 probably better coming off the bench anyway.

As it stands McKay may not be available meaning we'd need to play a back 4 anyway of course.

How far away is Henderson?

[Shodwall cat]

1 minute ago, Bairnardo said:

How far away is Henderson?

Think he stays local even though he played for Arbroath.

[champions]

20 minutes ago, Shodwall cat said:

I had kind of hoped John would've changed tact a bit this season and gone heavily after more good league one players like savoury, brown,ballantyne and perhaps some of the Airdrie players etc and persuaded them Falkirk was the place to be. We seem to have again gone down the route of signing players from higher leagues which so far hasn't been very successful. 

We were in for Savoury, QP offered much more money. Source: One of my kids knows his cousin.

In addition we were also in for Easton and McCabe: Source: My nephew knows Easton.  Was close with Easton until Murray moved to Raith. It was also mentioned on the Falkirk Daft podcast.

[Nkomo-A-Gogo]

11 minutes ago, Shodwall cat said:

Think he stays local even though he played for Arbroath.

[Shodwall cat]

18 minutes ago, champions said:

We were in for Savoury, QP offered much more money. Source: One of my kids knows his cousin.

In addition we were also in for Easton and McCabe: Source: My nephew knows Easton.  Was close with Easton until Murray moved to Raith. It was also mentioned on the Falkirk Daft podcast.

Thing is we never got any of those kind of players.  Ballantyne should've been a no brainer for us really. One of mcglynns best  assets at Raith was him being able to persuade the likes of Henry that Raith was the place to be despite them having less cash to offer than other clubs. 

[Proudtobeabairn]

I think Morrison offers more of a threat than Nesbitt or McGuffie although he needs serious work on his finishing. 

Ideally we'll bring in another loan (someone like Henderson would be ideal) but with the increasing squad size its becoming unlikely. 

I hoped we'd have been able to shift a few of the deadwood (Ross, Wilson, Sneddon at least) by convincing them the'll never play.   Still time but not much.  Looks like sending Alegria back to Rangers might not be a bad idea either...

 

[Shodwall cat]

9 minutes ago, Proudtobeabairn said:

I think Morrison offers more of a threat than Nesbitt or McGuffie although he needs serious work on his finishing. 

Ideally we'll bring in another loan (someone like Henderson would be ideal) but with the increasing squad size its becoming unlikely. 

I hoped we'd have been able to shift a few of the deadwood (Ross, Wilson, Sneddon at least) by convincing them the'll never play.   Still time but not much.  Looks like sending Alegria back to Rangers might not be a bad idea either...

 

Can only presume Alegria is costing us hee haw and rangers are just desperate for anyone to take him.

[Springfield]

36 minutes ago, Shodwall cat said:

Think he stays local even though he played for Arbroath.

If there’s something to cheer us through these shit times, that’s got to be one of the best posts. Thanks for getting a smile back - superb

[Guest]

2 hours ago, JulioBairn said:

I don’t think we were under any illusions that too many of last years dross were still going to be hanging around this year. The big disappointment for me is that 6 of them have featured so heavily. These guys should be spending their Saturday afternoon in Tesco not wearing our shirt. We need a few back from injury but I think we still need to find another couple of loans one way or another.

Oh I think there were a good few that thought McGlynn would get the lion’s share of them gone without too much difficulty. You look at Telfer stalling over a contract at Airdrie. Chance to go to a much better team not the clincher for him….it’s cash, and getting what he was getting with us that is the issue, and Airdrie won’t stump up.

[Shooter McGavin]

5 minutes ago, Duncan Freemason said:

Oh I think there were a good few that thought McGlynn would get the lion’s share of them gone without too much difficulty. You look at Telfer stalling over a contract at Airdrie. Chance to go to a much better team not the clincher for him….it’s cash, and getting what he was getting with us that is the issue, and Airdrie won’t stump up.

And rightly so, he's been told "sign or piss off" 

Personally I'm now not that fussed about us signing him. As you guys have said he was pretty gutless and had no fight. 

Our midfield on Saturday outfought your midfield pretty unequivocally so whilst he would bring experience I'm not sure he would bring the hunger and desire we have at present.