HopeStreetWalker Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 16 minutes ago, faedenny said: eddie confirmed at time he didnt want managers job, he was happy with academy/ u21 team coaching. bod pushed him into accepting the position as a cheap get out. he did his best but he knew from the offset that he was too inexperienced and onto a hiding to nothing. i blame the bod at the time for him leaving club. i was a big fan of his as a player and was a genuine nice guy that got shafted. regards eddie may appreciation society. Eddie May was put on the spot. If he didn't take the manager's job offered, it would have been a case of 'What if' for the rest of his career. What a footballer though! One of the long line of Falkirk Players remembered for their managerial failure at Falkirk rather that the great players they were in a Falkirk jersey eg John Prentice and George Miller. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeStreetWalker Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 5 minutes ago, AJ1981 said: or maybe its what they've said constantly for 3 years we want to be in the premiership by season 2026/27 so why sell our best players Clubs got that option and it works for both. Morrison shows he can deliver the goods in a higher division. His value goes up and player and club win. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Suffering Bairn Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 (edited) This guy, the Alba football presenter was at the Edinburgh game. He was standing pitch side of the advertising hoarding in front of the KM stand on the right, wearing a press bib for some of the second half. Makes me think the camera on the scaffolding was Alba. Edited March 27 by Long Suffering Bairn mistake 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 1 hour ago, Long Suffering Bairn said: This guy, the Alba football presenter was at the Edinburgh game. He was standing pitch side of the advertising hoarding in front of the KM stand on the right, wearing a press bib for some of the second half. Makes me think the camera on the scaffolding was Alba. Hiya Tim, hiya pal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgenarse Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 On 26/03/2024 at 18:02, Long Suffering Bairn said: Dare I mention the elephant in the room? Yes we have Morrison tied up for the next two years, but I think it is highly likely some team or other is going to snatch him from us in the close season. We should get a decent amount for him but I doubt we'll see Callumn in a Falkirk shirt next season. Goals talk. So savour his next few games. He's been brilliant for us. Might be many years until we see his like again. Don't blame the messenger, it's the way of the world. What a load of shite 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgenarse Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 On 26/03/2024 at 18:28, Long Suffering Bairn said: Sorry I don't think that's true. It was a good bit of business to get him on a new contract. That opens up the way to get a fair bit for him, it doesn't tie him to the club at all. Players are bought all the time who are on long contracts, it just mean the buying party has to spend more to get him. Respectfully, it's a bit of wishfull thinking to think the best goal scorer in scotland is staying with us. Of course, I will be over the moon if I am wrong. Bollocks -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgenarse Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 On 26/03/2024 at 18:37, Long Suffering Bairn said: I would hope you are right Latapy. He's going to be a big target during the Summer, and rightfully so. arse grapes -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FK1Bairn Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 5 hours ago, Long Suffering Bairn said: This guy, the Alba football presenter was at the Edinburgh game. He was standing pitch side of the advertising hoarding in front of the KM stand on the right, wearing a press bib for some of the second half. Makes me think the camera on the scaffolding was Alba. It was Alba's scaffolding. It's been there since the TNS semi final presumably to save dismantling to have to put it back up again for the final. Would imagine it will stay until after the Cove game on 6th April. Sky had a camera and camera operator using it on Saturday. Would imagine if the Alba reporter was there on Saturday he'll have been preparing for Sunday or filming/interviewing somebody from our side for a piece for a future game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18BAIRN76 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Obviously not seeking to distract too much from this weekend, but a wee reminder that if anyone wants to see the plucky Bairns take on the best side in the league at New Douglas Park on 13th April, you can get tickets here: https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=5182 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank von Hell Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 9 hours ago, Gaz said: If he'd held his hands up after three games and admitted that he wasn't cut out to be a manager and it was time for someone else to come in, then I'd still have my respect to him. But nope, he soldiered on for most of the season and gave ridiculous interviews in which he said he'd need to pray more. Absolutely tainted. Eddie May tried to resign at Christmas but George Craig wouldn't accept it and persuaded him to stay. He floundered on for another 2 months which went a long way to sealing our fate. Blame George Craig. Another example of why ex FFC players should never manage us, it always ends on a sour note. Eddie May should rightly be remembered as one of the greats but this shows he ain't by some. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairn in Exile Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Taken off of Montrose's Facebook page. I wonder if they have heard of rumblings of trouble from the massive Links Park Dynamo? CLUB MESSAGE AHEAD OF FALKIRK GAME With Links Park set to welcome its largest travelling crowd of the season on Saturday, the Club would like to encourage as many Montrose fans as possible to come out and cheer on Stewart Petrie’s boys, creating the best atmosphere possible for what is a huge game for both clubs. In doing so however, we would respectfully remind all supporters that your behaviour both inside and outside the ground reflect directly on and impact greatly the reputation of your beloved football club. We will not tolerate any form of unacceptable behaviour and would instead urge everyone to focus their energy in a positive way on the terraces and in the stand to make Saturday a special occasion for all as we continue our Play-Off Push. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faedenny Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Id assume they know if we won and won the the league there could be a pitch invasion. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestAl Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 11 hours ago, Hank von Hell said: Another example of why ex FFC players should never manage us, it always ends on a sour note. Eddie May should rightly be remembered as one of the greats but this shows he ain't by some. Yeah, we really dodged a bullet when turning down Alex Ferguson’s application for manager in the mid 70s. Phew! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisingdoon Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 13 minutes ago, HonestAl said: Yeah, we really dodged a bullet when turning down Alex Ferguson’s application for manager in the mid 70s. Phew! With hindsight it’s the only one we shouldn’t of turned down possibly it’s another big what if? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddy Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 27 minutes ago, HonestAl said: Yeah, we really dodged a bullet when turning down Alex Ferguson’s application for manager in the mid 70s. Phew! Maybe threatening to lead the players out on strike had something to do with it? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeStreetWalker Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 11 hours ago, Hank von Hell said: Eddie May tried to resign at Christmas but George Craig wouldn't accept it and persuaded him to stay. He floundered on for another 2 months which went a long way to sealing our fate. Blame George Craig. Another example of why ex FFC players should never manage us, it always ends on a sour note. Eddie May should rightly be remembered as one of the greats but this shows he ain't by some. Should not exclude ex players managing Falkirk but its a big decision as it tarnishes the legacy they had when they played. Miller and Prentice together with May being the tragic examples. However we have had more than a few that had gave us some great games and teams. Totten, Hughes, McColl, Houstie come to mind. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddy Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 2 hours ago, HopeStreetWalker said: Should not exclude ex players managing Falkirk but its a big decision as it tarnishes the legacy they had when they played. Miller and Prentice together with May being the tragic examples. However we have had more than a few that had gave us some great games and teams. Totten, Hughes, McColl, Houstie come to mind. Think the most tragic example was John Lambie. 11 years & 200+ games, before moving onto play in Europe with St Johnstone. Won the 1st division with 2 different clubs; & by a veritable street from Falkirk, with Accies, in 86. He actually left a safe job to come to Brockville because he wanted the gig! Right man at, most certainly, the wrong time. Doomed, from the minute the fans told Fulston they didn’t want him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One off poster Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 15 hours ago, Hank von Hell said: Eddie May tried to resign at Christmas but George Craig wouldn't accept it and persuaded him to stay. He floundered on for another 2 months which went a long way to sealing our fate. Blame George Craig. Another example of why ex FFC players should never manage us, it always ends on a sour note. Eddie May should rightly be remembered as one of the greats but this shows he ain't by some. Folk can have differing opinions on Eddie May the player, Eddie May the academy manager or Eddie May the 1st team manager but it is irrefutable that his disco pants were second to none. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranaldo Bairn Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 21 minutes ago, kiddy said: Think the most tragic example was John Lambie. 11 years & 200+ games, before moving onto play in Europe with St Johnstone. Won the 1st division with 2 different clubs; & by a veritable street from Falkirk, with Accies, in 86. He actually left a safe job to come to Brockville because he wanted the gig! Right man at, most certainly, the wrong time. Doomed, from the minute the fans told Fulston they didn’t want him. All this is true, but the transfer business he carried out and the style of football we played would have doomed him no matter his pedigree. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeStreetWalker Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 3 hours ago, Hisingdoon said: With hindsight it’s the only one we shouldn’t of turned down possibly it’s another big what if? It is the big what if indeed. Falkirk were further ahead than Jim Mclean's Dundee United. Alex Ferguson was assistant manager to Willy Cunningham and there was a lot of young talent with potential on the books. Stewart Kennedy, John Kennedy, Alex Beckett* John Young* Ian Harley, Tom Mcleod, Doug Somner, Stewart Wheatley, Colin Fowler to name a few that come to mind* these 2 went on to be stalwards in Fergies St Mirren team. Ferguson had even lined up Andy Gray to sign for the club. As you said - What if 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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