Shooter McGavin Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, Numbers_One_To_Eleven said: Yeah my numbers are wonky. I just don’t see if, with a population of 39000ish, the hardcore couldn’t tip into 4 figures with a few hundred more PATG. Our average attendance this year I would imagine would be above 1k, teams like Edinburgh, Kelty and more understandably Peterhead don't bring many through so that hits the numbers significantly. A prolonged spell in L1 has seen our numbers dwindle, assisted by a poor product on the park. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Regarding the post made earlier about someone saying just got a big squad of bullies... It was @RandomGuy. IIRC. I recall this because the actual phrase used was "get a big rumblin tumblin band together" which amused me at the time and still tickles me now. He's right though. I think Donaldson can probably stay but he needs a fucking bruiser in there. Same for Steven McGinn. That midfield needs a horrible, big dirty b*****d in it and has done for years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, Numbers_One_To_Eleven said: Yay, a rookie. We've just been annihilated by a team managed by Rhys McCabe, who scored 2 goals in the game 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers_One_To_Eleven Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: We've just been annihilated by a team managed by Rhys McCabe, who scored 2 goals in the game Fair point. I just jumped to M and M too quickly. I’m scarred, man, scarred. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers_One_To_Eleven Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Regarding the post made earlier about someone saying just got a big squad of bullies... It was @RandomGuy. IIRC. I recall this because the actual phrase used was "get a big rumblin tumblin band together" which amused me at the time and still tickles me now. He's right though. I think Donaldson can probably stay but he needs a fucking bruiser in there. Same for Steven McGinn. That midfield needs a horrible, big dirty b*****d in it and has done for years. Ever since I’ve been going to Falkirk games, we’ve always lacked a bruiser. Yogi was the one and only really and was great but out injured/suspended half the time and he was a hybrid defender/midfield bruiser. Just imagine two bruisers in the team Edited May 10, 2023 by Numbers_One_To_Eleven 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodwall cat Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 14 minutes ago, Numbers_One_To_Eleven said: Yeah my numbers are wonky. I just don’t see if, with a population of 39000ish, the hardcore couldn’t tip into 4 figures with a few hundred more PATG. Population of Falkirk must be about the same. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers_One_To_Eleven Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Just now, Shodwall cat said: Population of Falkirk must be about the same. Less actually I’m pretty sure. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodwall cat Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 10 minutes ago, Hank Scorpio said: Can any one the Falkirk fans who have said something along the lines of, “I agree it was a penalty, but that would never be given for Falkirk” over the last 5 or so pages explain what they mean, and why that would be the case? Be specific. When you're despite last night's performance one of the better sides in the league and have been given one penalty in the league all season despite highlights showing post game numerous stonewall penalty kicks then it's no surprise that you start thinking that the chances of that being given for us would be slim to zero. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers_One_To_Eleven Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Give me 3 or 4 bruisers, some nifty full backs and wingers and Declan McManus and we’d absolutely skoosh this league. Oh, and a decent keeper. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond1924 Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Shodwall cat said: Population of Falkirk must be about the same. Yes. Unfortunately, given the towns location a lot of potential fans are dragged away to the big 2 in Glasgow. Falkirk have that sweet spot, much like Dunfermline whereby the town/city stands alone without the Glasgow lure. Edited May 10, 2023 by Diamond1924 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Very interesting to see what numbers go on Saturday. Everyone I’m connected with saying they’re finished after last night abhorrent display. Could be very low numbers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers_One_To_Eleven Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Diamond1924 said: Yes. Unfortunately, given the towns location a lot of potential fans are dragged away to the big 2 in Glasgow. Falkirk have that sweet spot, much like Dunfermline whereby the town/city stands alone without the Glasgow lure. Yeah, definitely a factor, though sweet spot is a tad strong. Plenty of Old Firm stranglehold round here. In saying that, there was a good local Airdrie backing once upon a time….. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PedroMoutinho Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 9 minutes ago, Shodwall cat said: Population of Falkirk must be about the same. Bit disingenuous though considering the population of the Falkirk area as a whole is over 150,000 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartleys18/19Army Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Has anyone contacted the club for refunds of tickets? Not sure if you can even get one? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, Diamond1924 said: Yes. Unfortunately, given the towns location a lot of potential fans are dragged away to the big 2 in Glasgow. Falkirk have that sweet spot, much like Dunfermline whereby the town/city stands alone without the Glasgow lure. Inverness has a population not a kick in the arse off 70,000 and we can't escape the fucking Glasgow lure. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Just now, Hartleys18/19Army said: Has anyone contacted the club for refunds of tickets? Not sure if you can even get one? If you can get refund please let me know 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers_One_To_Eleven Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 We can talk about numbers and populations etc til the cows come home, Airdrie having a home support of around 600 just seems odd for the size of place, even factoring recent history. 1000 with maybe 50-200 away fans and there wouldn’t be a conversation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 8 minutes ago, Diamond1924 said: Yes. Unfortunately, given the towns location a lot of potential fans are dragged away to the big 2 in Glasgow. Falkirk have that sweet spot, much like Dunfermline whereby the town/city stands alone without the Glasgow lure. Yeah I wish that were true. Geography is no barrier to the melts who will follow the bigots at the expense of however many clubs they drive past on their supporters bus. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blame Me Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 13 minutes ago, Shodwall cat said: When you're despite last night's performance one of the better sides in the league and have been given one penalty in the league all season despite highlights showing post game numerous stonewall penalty kicks then it's no surprise that you start thinking that the chances of that being given for us would be slim to zero. Indeed. Both Dunfermline and Airdrie have missed more than we have been awarded this season. Here is a concrete example, if last night's the standard for awarding one, you might think we'd be given 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers_One_To_Eleven Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Numbers_One_To_Eleven said: We can talk about numbers and populations etc til the cows come home, Airdrie having a home support of around 600 just seems odd for the size of place, even factoring recent history. 1000 with maybe 50-200 away fans and there wouldn’t be a conversation. Doing Airdrie a disservice (I’ve had a look on the BBC website, it’s a quiet day for me hence my feverish activity on PB) and their gates range between 900 odd against a Clyde or Peterhead to 1100 odd against higher opposition before it comes to ourselves and Dunfermline so not too awful. 600 must’ve been the real dark times. Edited May 10, 2023 by Numbers_One_To_Eleven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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