The Falkirk FC Thread

[Bigbrbairn]

Shows how good a season we are having so far.

Sunday lunchtime we are discussing stars from yesteryear not shits from yesterday!

[Numbers_One_To_Eleven]

8 minutes ago, Believe The Hype said:

John Hughes is the best centre half we have ever had, and I'd happily fight anyone who says otherwise. Absolute behemoth in a Falkirk top and one of my all time favourite players for us. Gave absolutely everything for the badge. 

Let’s not forget, as great as he was, he did spend a lot of time in midfield for us (and of course, a bit upfront). This added to his long injury lay-offs means I can’t quite put him in the Falkirk great category for central halves. I would guess in the 5 years he was there, in all Falkirk games played, he was used approximately 25% as centre half (whether through injury, suspension or tactics).

[Kevin James Left Knee]

1 hour ago, bairn88 said:

Basically grassing the parking guy up too by posting it online. Really poor 

That's what I thought too - I did think twice before posting it but I doubt anyone who is involved in the stewarding will see it.

[Shodwall cat]

19 minutes ago, FalkirkBairn2021 said:

I'd go for Davie Weir but my MMA training is behind schedule so I won't scrap you about it

Gary Gillespie was Falkirk captain at the age of 17  and won three league titles and the European cup with Liverpool  in  which takes a lot of beating.

[Believe The Hype]

16 minutes ago, Numbers_One_To_Eleven said:

Let’s not forget, as great as he was, he did spend a lot of time in midfield for us (and of course, a bit upfront). This added to his long injury lay-offs means I can’t quite put him in the Falkirk great category for central halves. I would guess in the 5 years he was there, in all Falkirk games played, he was used approximately 25% as centre half (whether through injury, suspension or tactics).

Right you, Plenty of tar in a car park to roll about in. Bring yer maw

[Bigbrbairn]

For fan adoration Yogi was the King. Pity about the end of his managerial stint

[razamanaz]

1 minute ago, Bigbrbairn said:

For fan adoration Yogi was the King. Pity about the end of his managerial stint

Yogi through at the Clydebank game was awsum!

[Shodwall cat]

28 minutes ago, Numbers_One_To_Eleven said:

Let’s not forget, as great as he was, he did spend a lot of time in midfield for us (and of course, a bit upfront). This added to his long injury lay-offs means I can’t quite put him in the Falkirk great category for central halves. I would guess in the 5 years he was there, in all Falkirk games played, he was used approximately 25% as centre half (whether through injury, suspension or tactics).

He only really played midfield in his first season at the club from them on he was predominantly a centrehalf. So approx 30 games in midfield and over 200 as centrehalf. Not sure where your getting the 25 percent from

 

Edited November 19, 2023 by Shodwall cat

[Believe The Hype]

I always remember as a wee guy, he absolutely nailed someone right at the corner flag at hope street end where I used to stand the crowd loved it as he stood over the guy and just shouted 'yaassss' a hero was born for me that day

[Harry Kinnear]

In terms of future career after Falkirk as Shodwell says no one will top Gary Gillespie. Lucky to be old enough to have seen him in the navy blue and even as a kid he was a Rolls Royce of a player.

[Numbers_One_To_Eleven]

6 minutes ago, Shodwall cat said:

He only really played midfield in his first season at the club from them on he was predominantly a centrehalf.

This is not true, I can assure you. 91/92 was his big centre half season, the following 3 seasons were a mixed bag of centre half, midfield, injury and suspension.

[Proudtobeabairn]

Darren Dods deserves a mention.  At the end of his career but a colossal influence at the back and in the changing room (by all accounts). 

[Numbers_One_To_Eleven]

Big Craw needs to be mentioned too. Played a variety of positions but he was very good at centre half.

[Oscar P]

Gary Smith was a terrific central defender, although not in the classic centre half mould.

Went on to have a decent career as well.

[Numbers_One_To_Eleven]

Duffy and Oliver were good servants (especially Oliver) who did pretty well at centre half when called upon in successful teams.

[Tea and Busquets]

I’m a bit younger than some on here, but for me the best defender I’ve ever seen for us was Darren Barr. A great player and a superb leader.

[Ranaldo Bairn]

45 minutes ago, Shodwall cat said:

He only really played midfield in his first season at the club from them on he was predominantly a centrehalf. So approx 30 games in midfield and over 200 as centrehalf. Not sure where your getting the 25 percent from

 

Yep. He started as a striker, moved back into midfield which did not last long at all and then to CB where he stayed. I would put it as more like 15 to 20 games not at CB.

[AJ1981]

2 hours ago, Springfield said:

Any information on the Canadian rumour?

I came back from a wee break with Mrs J and the rug rats to warnings on my DM's about my previous posts. 

[Numbers_One_To_Eleven]

55 minutes ago, Shodwall cat said:

He only really played midfield in his first season at the club from them on he was predominantly a centrehalf. So approx 30 games in midfield and over 200 as centrehalf. Not sure where your getting the 25 percent from

 

Okay, here we go. In 92/93 he played 16 league games, 3 of which were in midfield as McLaughlin and Duffy were the centre half pairing at that point (the season Hughes, McLaughlin and Baptie had SIX long injury lay-offs between them). 

 

93/94 he played 28 (1) out of 44 (another long injury lay-off at the start of the season) When he came  back the centre half pairing was McLaughlin and Weir, with Duffy at right back so at this point he was put into midfield for about 12-14 games. He was eventually put into centre half for the run-in for that title-winning season. 
 

94/95 he pretty much missed the first half of the season, had to come off the bench a few times, a little bit at full-back before, again, reclaiming his place at centre half  in the run-in.
 

 

[Bairnardo]

42 minutes ago, Numbers_One_To_Eleven said:

Duffy and Oliver were good servants (especially Oliver) who did pretty well at centre half when called upon in successful teams.

Wonder if Oliver is still.fuming about the cup final goal.... I know I am.