Shodwall cat Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 14 minutes ago, latapythelegend said: Looked a decent crowd last night from the highlights. Did they announce it? Anything over 2k in this cup is very respectable. Decent turnout from thistle considering you could always stay at home and watch from the comfort of your own front room. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Perrin Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Anyone else pick up on McGlynn’s comments on Williamson’s injuries during the FTV interview. Sounded to me that his patience may be wearing a bit thin with the never ending series of injuries. Shame for the boy but if you can’t play then you are a dead wage. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDust Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 3 hours ago, ShaggerG said: Couple of observations: I thought Martin had a good game. Despite having nothing to do all night, what he did do he did well. There was no sign of the nerves that he's shown so far. His use of the ball was decent but really could've played as a third centre half. Still can't believe McCall made the changes he did, understand more if it was a midweek fixture. I'd also guess the majority of teams are tinkering with their best 11 too. It is a cup where you really have to win it to make money from it though and the current format does not help matters. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkirkbairn23 Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 1 hour ago, latapythelegend said: Looked a decent crowd last night from the highlights. Did they announce it? Anything over 2k in this cup is very respectable. BBC have it as 2,720 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangemouth Bairn Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Bairn in Exile said: Just watched the highlights of our game against PT. Can we please, please get Rumarn Burrell signed on a new 10 year contract? What a find he is, getting better with every game. I don't want to see him going for nowt or peanuts at the end of the season. Would also love to see Ola Lawal getting more game time, hopefully he gets a full 90 minutes under his belt in the bounce game on Tuesday and comes into contention for the starting line-up against Clyde. FYI @latapythelegend Sky Sports had the crowd as 2,720. Is this not great though mate ? We are all desperate to see him but over the last 2 games (or 1.75 for sure) you can’t really argue with what McGlynn’s starting 11 has delivered. It’s fantastic to have lads like him, Mackie, Carroll and Kennedy waiting in the wings to get an opportunity. Competition for places like we’ve not had for a while. Could it be that Kelty, a disaster at the time, is acting as a launchpad for our season ? I’m not getting ahead of myself too much but I have to admit I’m starting to look forward to our next games having dreaded them for a while. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairn in Exile Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 27 minutes ago, Grangemouth Bairn said: Is this not great though mate ? We are all desperate to see him but over the last 2 games (or 1.75 for sure) you can’t really argue with what McGlynn’s starting 11 has delivered. It’s fantastic to have lads like him, Mackie, Carroll and Kennedy waiting in the wings to get an opportunity. Competition for places like we’ve not had for a while. Could it be that Kelty, a disaster at the time, is acting as a launchpad for our season ? I’m not getting ahead of myself too much but I have to admit I’m starting to look forward to our next games having dreaded them for a while. Yes, this for sure. It’s just that I think both Burrell and Lawal are destined to play at a far higher level than the 3rd tier of Scottish football and if Lawal isn’t getting sufficient game time here he might feel unappreciated and undervalued by us and will up sticks and head off elsewhere at the first opportunity. Remember, we’re not talking about a couple of young Scottish laddies who might be more inclined to bide their time to get some games, a la Carroll and Kennedy, this is 2 young guys who have taken the gamble of moving from Ireland and England to play more football and possibly put themselves in the shop window, they won’t get that sitting on the bench. More to your your point about having players waiting in the wings, yes, it has been a looooong time since we have had players coming off the bench who actually strengthen the team instead of weakening it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 25 minutes ago, Bairn in Exile said: Yes, this for sure. It’s just that I think both Burrell and Lawal are destined to play at a far higher level than the 3rd tier of Scottish football and if Lawal isn’t getting sufficient game time here he might feel unappreciated and undervalued by us and will up sticks and head off elsewhere at the first opportunity. Remember, we’re not talking about a couple of young Scottish laddies who might be more inclined to bide their time to get some games, a la Carroll and Kennedy, this is 2 young guys who have taken the gamble of moving from Ireland and England to play more football and possibly put themselves in the shop window, they won’t get that sitting on the bench. More to your your point about having players waiting in the wings, yes, it has been a looooong time since we have had players coming off the bench who actually strengthen the team instead of weakening it. Think we're being a bit early with that chat, but id happily offer both terms further than they have at the minute. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigie Watson Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 8 hours ago, Springfield said: Airdrie & Kelty we’re howlers and thankfully now parked. Still early season but some promising real signs were starting to look better, fitter and dare I say it winners. Might upset a few but even with Williamson fit, I would still continue with Yeats at RB. Yes he made a few mistakes but his appetite to hound opposing players is simply a joy to watch. Watched McGinn giving Yeats encouragement and applause throughout the game, great leadership from the captain. I also noticed Mc Glynn giving Yeats a bit of criticism when he lost the ball. Good to see that standards are high. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbri Bairn Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Was working last night and missed the game. What a unit Burrell is according to the highlights. Not greedy as he set up a few for others to miss. Looking forward to seeing him on Saturday 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, Reggie Perrin said: Anyone else pick up on McGlynn’s comments on Williamson’s injuries during the FTV interview. Sounded to me that his patience may be wearing a bit thin with the never ending series of injuries. Shame for the boy but if you can’t play then you are a dead wage. Thought there was a few clever comments by McGlynn with his latest interview. Certainly got the impression that Williamson is pissing him off. Edited September 24, 2022 by Springfield 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 6 hours ago, Springfield said: Thought there was a few clever comments by McGlynn with his latest interview. Certainly got the impression that Williamson is pissing him off. Yeah he looked/sounded frustrated when describing the situation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Shayne Lavery - brought on by NI, one I had forgotten about. What was his issue with us? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FK1Bairn Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 31 minutes ago, Springfield said: Shayne Lavery - brought on by NI, one I had forgotten about. What was his issue with us? McKinnon preferred Todorov and Aaron Jarvis. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodwall cat Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Springfield said: Shayne Lavery - brought on by NI, one I had forgotten about. What was his issue with us? Struggled for fitness a wee bit but McKinnon for some ludicrous reason preferred Aaron Jarvis who is now playing non league whilst lavery plays for Blackpool and Northern Ireland. Even when fit he was overlooked until coming on last game of the season when he played really well in the 3 2 win over county. Crazy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 2 hours ago, FK1Bairn said: McKinnon preferred Todorov and Aaron Jarvis. I dont recall Todorov even getting that much game time. It was Jarvis who was the real inexplicable one. Lavery looked as livewire in every sub appearance he had, yet he never ever got the time Jarvis got. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddy Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Going on the last 2 games, if they stick to what they’re doing, a playoff place is certainly achievable. The more the players invest in what the management are telling them to do will certainly pay dividends, with that style of play, plan & organisation. Who knows where it could end? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 As others have pointed out, it’s fantastic to have some much-needed squad depth. Kennedy, Lawal and Carroll are all players capable of making an impact off the bench and will be pushing to start more games. Alegria and Williamson to come back from injury, with McKay* and Mackie waiting in the wings, I’ve got a better feeling about the Bairns this season. Let’s keep the momentum going on Saturday. COYB. *Never thought I’d be saying this about Brad McKay but I’ve been inpressed with him when he’s played so far this year.The thing about McKay, and same with Paul Watson, they aren't starters at all now, but at least your not automatically shiting it to lose a CH to suspension or a wee niggle. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proudtobeabairn Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 We're probably a bit better covered in defence with everyone fit than we need to be but its certainly good to have competition. Burrell have been superb so far. Would also like to see Lawal over a full 90. My impression of him so far is he looks relaxed to the point of lazy but then pops up with something special. Hard to tell how much he'd influence a game given a longer run. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Great to have a couple of weeks with the team playing well, and for as long as I can remember, enjoying watching the NB. Maybe not quite the finished article, but for the first time since M&S arrived, we’ve assembled a strong first eleven and the bench gets stronger by each game 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC55 FFC Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Just before the local holidays kick in, would be great to get over 4000 in this Saturday against Clyde. Team & management deserve it anyway & may just be the difference again. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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