The Toun Clock Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Ludo*1 said: The difference between you and Buckie is far smaller than the difference between any of the other clubs in Scotland than the OF though. When we got pumped 7-0 by Aberdeen a few seasons ago, I certainly expected the manager to be saying, 'Aberdeen should never be beating Dundee 7-0' - actually, I didn't expect him to say anything, I expected him to get his books before he had the chance! Buckie's manager doesn't believe his team should be getting beat 5-0 from a current League One side - I don't think it's that controversial a statement! I’m not disagreeing with that, however the message I responded to involved losing to Celtic and Rangers which is why I used them as an example. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 8 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Whilst I can understand the shouts of Falkirk fans just being optimistic, I think objectively speaking, you can put more stick in John McGlynn signing someone for the second time than a wingers performances for a team in a relegation battle they failed to get out of. In a good team, Kennedy will probably win a few games with his free kicks and crosses. He just didn’t look like he’d trained to be a footballer or done much in preseason. The right manager can probably get a player out of him but up against guys like Benedictus last season I felt embarrassed for him he was so out of his depth. I’d absolve most players of too much blame though trying to work under Grant or Yogi so clean slates all round this year. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, Shandön Par said: In a good team, Kennedy will probably win a few games with his free kicks and crosses. He just didn’t look like he’d trained to be a footballer or done much in preseason. The right manager can probably get a player out of him but up against guys like Benedictus last season I felt embarrassed for him he was so out of his depth. I’d absolve most players of too much blame though trying to work under Grant or Yogi so clean slates all round this year. Aye sort of the crux of my point there tbh. Your club last season seemed like a graveyard for the sort of confidence player wingers usually are. I'd hope wel be at the other end of the table where these sorts of players tend to thrive.... We still need a striker tbh, but of our many problems, complete failure to give them any service last season was also up there, so crosses and set pieces sound like another piece of the jigsaw. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 7 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Aye sort of the crux of my point there tbh. Your club last season seemed like a graveyard for the sort of confidence player wingers usually are. I'd hope wel be at the other end of the table where these sorts of players tend to thrive.... We still need a striker tbh, but of our many problems, complete failure to give them any service last season was also up there, so crosses and set pieces sound like another piece of the jigsaw. It was like a lost season for most of them, not just the confidence players. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardle is Magic Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 52 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Whilst I can understand the shouts of Falkirk fans just being optimistic, I think objectively speaking, you can put more stick in John McGlynn signing someone for the second time than a wingers performances for a team in a relegation battle they failed to get out of. McGlynn has never really focused on individuals when building a team though. Raith were always a good, solid side with no star players. It doesn't even suggest he's a good lad because, as we know, McGlynn doesn't care less about signing decent people. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubbychops Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Bairnardo said: Whilst I can understand the shouts of Falkirk fans just being optimistic, I think objectively speaking, you can put more stick in John McGlynn signing someone for the second time than a wingers performances for a team in a relegation battle they failed to get out of. He was a flop at Hamilton too I thought and flattered to deceive at Raith previous to that. There's a reason he gone from top end championship clubs to lower end then ended up at Falkirk. Who knows, I hope he's utter pish with you guys but he might develop and be a star player for you. That's football Kai Kennedy certainly won't determine who wins the league next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Reading the Falkirk thread they are definitely erring on the side of caution with Kennedy. He's played for enough clubs now for people to see what kind of player he is when you aren't 3-0 up with 20 minutes to go. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Can anyone think of a total jobber that's been around the block without doing anything, before being successful with us? Must be several. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvo Montalbano Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Think Kennedy should be OK in a team who see a lot of the ball so you'd imagine he'll be decent for Falkirk and would be decent for us too. Probably not someone who will help you challenge for the title in the league above should you get promoted but might help get you that initial promotion. Given we have no real wingers I suppose he'd have come in handy at EEP but if McPake keeps playing his 4-3-3 with one or two of the front three drifting wide to provide a bit of width and the full backs pushing on then we might not need any genuine wingers in the squad vert often anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
par-adise Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Would have taken Kennedy as it's a position we're really lacking in, but i certainly won't lose any sleep over him going to Falkirk. Of their signings so far I would rather have had Donaldson who should stroll L1. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_no_1 Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Salvo Montalbano said: Think Kennedy should be OK in a team who see a lot of the ball We saw a lot of the ball last season. We had plenty possession and did next to f**k all with it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Stellaboz said: Can anyone think of a total jobber that's been around the block without doing anything, before being successful with us? Must be several. Lee Bullen is the obvious one. Mark Burchill (after leaving Celtic). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1885 Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Sean Murdoch 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Season ticket sales now over 2200. I'm very (pleasantly) surprised by that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Would've taken Kai Kennedy tbf. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 23 hours ago, Salvo Montalbano said: Given we have no real wingers I suppose he'd have come in handy at EEP but if McPake keeps playing his 4-3-3 with one or two of the front three drifting wide to provide a bit of width and the full backs pushing on then we might not need any genuine wingers in the squad vert often anyway. Very different approach from McPake and maybe highlights the dreadful recruitment of Grant and Hughes. We are not made of money and the manager needs to be getting every drop of effort and talent out of the existing players, not trying to impose a philosophy or style of play that’s more about their ego than anything else. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubbychops Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 16 hours ago, DA Baracus said: Season ticket sales now over 2200. I'm very (pleasantly) surprised by that! It pretty good when you consider last season and lack of fresh faces over the summer. If we got 2500 that would be decent backing in this league. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1885 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Think the lack of bluster and bullshit from the management is pretty refreshing and you're seeing that amongst the fanbase. Great effort so far. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Our game is the commentary one on Radio Scotland this afternoon. Talking of which: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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