StuartA Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Kircer bairn said: On a side note how good to see that the investment in the franchise football models at Livvie & Queens Park is eventually finding its true level with both propping up their respective divisions This is an important point and relevant to us. It's often taken that the choice FFC has is between what we do now and a Sugar Daddy. It isn't because there isn't a Sugar Daddy out there, or at least one who'd fit our bill, not being a crook/charlatan/fantasist etc. But it also shows the vulnerability of that model. If those clubs are so highly-subsidised that they couldn't tolerate any exposure in the real world, without Sugar Daddy or projected success, then it's a flawed model, a'la Gretna. Our model is still vulnerable as we've so little cushion/fallback until we have another couple of good seasons and a windfall or two. And we've been on a continual albeit gradual upturn since J McG came in so hard to say what would happen if we did implode. But it's at least a bit more predictable and, I'd suggest, sustainable as it relies on broader shoulders (nearly ?900 FSS members, dozens of medium/larger shareholders, hundreds of sponsors, thousands of fans) even if it is a slog. The *right* investor would still be welcomed, but worth considering the risk of relying too heavily on one individual. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilostmyself Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Reggie Perrin said: Not sure about this fixation with moving players on. We don’t have a bloated squad and will certainly require cover for injuries and suspensions as the season progresses. The only ones I would be looking to shift are McKay who is so far out of the picture as to be invisible and Long who should be sent back to his parent club and replaced by an experienced keeper. Suppose it's a balance, if you've got folk like McKay or Lawal who aren't likely to be getting much game time and you can get their wages away or at least reduced while getting people in who are more likely to contribute then great. I do agree that we shouldn't be making the squad any smaller so only let go if we'll be able to replace with better quality. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkirkBairn2021 Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) For me the focus should be on funding Tam Lang on a 46 year contract at 10K a week. Edited December 18, 2023 by FalkirkBairn2021 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 17 minutes ago, FalkirkBairn2021 said: For me the focus should be on funding Tam Lang on a 46 year contract at 10K a week. Hmm, I suppose the low weekly wage is balanced by the length of contract. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisingdoon Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 When was the last time we had this many games without a loss because it’s been a while since we’ve had a record as long as we have it the now also side point only us, PSV and Bayer leverkussen are unbeaten in Europe -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeodhasXD Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 23 hours ago, Moonball said: You do a great job, especially considering it's a one-man effort on the production side. We're much the same on the rare occasions we stream (thanks to macros and Stream Decks and suchlike!) and have to dial the quality back to 1080p for live streaming, which impacts on highlights. 4K is lovely, but even having upgraded to a decent laptop and started doing a bit of editing at the ground, I'm stuck with 'superfast' internet instead of fibre at home which practically kills any chance of getting 4K highlights up for midnight. I'm in two minds whether to switch back to 1080p but wanted to give 4K a good go first! Thank you. We've had a leased line* at the club that makes me think 4k uploads for midnight might be possible in the near future... *Although the thing that really hurts my soul we got an internet 'upgrade' last month that's turned 66mbps upload into 16mbps upload. Do get a ridiculous 200mbps download - I need to ask if there's something wrong that upload is so low. Streaming in 4k would need a new capture card, probably a newer laptop and a new configuration on AWS, I've just not looked at it in years because what I've got works and I've forgotten how to set it up... That's forgetting I'm shooting on a Sony a6400 in 1080p50 (it does 4k 30 but frames > resolution) which I think is a bit of a limiting factor just now. An a6700 is a great step up and already have the compatible lens... or I'll really go all in for a FX3 and a £2k full frame power zoom lens. At that point I'll be content with what I have I think 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 7 minutes ago, LeodhasXD said: Thank you. We've had a leased line* at the club that makes me think 4k uploads for midnight might be possible in the near future... *Although the thing that really hurts my soul we got an internet 'upgrade' last month that's turned 66mbps upload into 16mbps upload. Do get a ridiculous 200mbps download - I need to ask if there's something wrong that upload is so low. Streaming in 4k would need a new capture card, probably a newer laptop and a new configuration on AWS, I've just not looked at it in years because what I've got works and I've forgotten how to set it up... That's forgetting I'm shooting on a Sony a6400 in 1080p50 (it does 4k 30 but frames > resolution) which I think is a bit of a limiting factor just now. An a6700 is a great step up and already have the compatible lens... or I'll really go all in for a FX3 and a £2k full frame power zoom lens. At that point I'll be content with what I have I think 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ1981 Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 2 hours ago, StuartA said: This is an important point and relevant to us. It's often taken that the choice FFC has is between what we do now and a Sugar Daddy. It isn't because there isn't a Sugar Daddy out there, or at least one who'd fit our bill, not being a crook/charlatan/fantasist etc. But it also shows the vulnerability of that model. If those clubs are so highly-subsidised that they couldn't tolerate any exposure in the real world, without Sugar Daddy or projected success, then it's a flawed model, a'la Gretna. Our model is still vulnerable as we've so little cushion/fallback until we have another couple of good seasons and a windfall or two. And we've been on a continual albeit gradual upturn since J McG came in so hard to say what would happen if we did implode. But it's at least a bit more predictable and, I'd suggest, sustainable as it relies on broader shoulders (nearly ?900 FSS members, dozens of medium/larger shareholders, hundreds of sponsors, thousands of fans) even if it is a slog. The *right* investor would still be welcomed, but worth considering the risk of relying too heavily on one individual. https://norwichcity.myfootballwriter.com/2020/02/11/mega-rich-owners-come-with-no-guarantees-of-success-plenty-of-examples-of-failure/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatapyBairn. Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Hisingdoon said: When was the last time we had this many games without a loss because it’s been a while since we’ve had a record as long as we have it the now also side point only us, PSV and Bayer leverkussen are unbeaten in Europe It’s actually quite incredible, does feel like the run has went under the radar a bit. It’s made even more impressive when you take into account Hamilton have been consistently breathing down our necks, there’s been some really impressive individual performances and results in the big games against the better sides both in the league and cup in amongst that as well. Edited December 18, 2023 by LatapyBairn. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proudtobeabairn Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 47 minutes ago, Hisingdoon said: When was the last time we had this many games without a loss because it’s been a while since we’ve had a record as long as we have it the now also side point only us, PSV and Bayer leverkussen are unbeaten in Europe TNS? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proudtobeabairn Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Given our recent signing history I wonder if Jamie Gullan at Raith is one we're looking at. Seems to be out the team there and McGlynn will know him well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Just think, any of the dross teams we've had in the last few seasons would be lucky to be sitting 3rd right now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeStreetWalker Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 2 hours ago, StuartA said: This is an important point and relevant to us. It's often taken that the choice FFC has is between what we do now and a Sugar Daddy. It isn't because there isn't a Sugar Daddy out there, or at least one who'd fit our bill, not being a crook/charlatan/fantasist etc. But it also shows the vulnerability of that model. If those clubs are so highly-subsidised that they couldn't tolerate any exposure in the real world, without Sugar Daddy or projected success, then it's a flawed model, a'la Gretna. Our model is still vulnerable as we've so little cushion/fallback until we have another couple of good seasons and a windfall or two. And we've been on a continual albeit gradual upturn since J McG came in so hard to say what would happen if we did implode. But it's at least a bit more predictable and, I'd suggest, sustainable as it relies on broader shoulders (nearly ?900 FSS members, dozens of medium/larger shareholders, hundreds of sponsors, thousands of fans) even if it is a slog. The *right* investor would still be welcomed, but worth considering the risk of relying too heavily on one individual. Same goes for Ross County and Roy MacGregor. The sponsorship he brings in with his MacGregor Supplies leverage goes when he does. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeodhasXD Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Sadly not as much as this man. Edited December 18, 2023 by LeodhasXD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangemouth Bairn Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 41 minutes ago, Proudtobeabairn said: TNS? Differdange 03 are unbeaten too. Knowing that probably fits in with the ‘nerd’ subject tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superandy_07 Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Oh baby x 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav-ffc Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Ryan Shanley from Edinburgh City, decent pick up that. Another option for up top. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Grimsdale Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 minute ago, gav-ffc said: Ryan Shanley from Edinburgh City, decent pick up that. Another option for up top. There is your big striker option. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMBairn Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Aye, cover brought in. That could signal Allan out on loan maybe and the laddies just young so one for the future as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkirkBairn2021 Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Newbornbairn said: Hmm, I suppose the low weekly wage is balanced by the length of contract. Don't get me wrong - the big man will still have plenty to offer in 2070 but I feel more in a player/coach capacity then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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