Howlin' Wilf Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I'm pleased for Steve Aitken, seven points from nine in very difficult circumstances and when two of the three opponents are Falkirk and Dundee Utd is very impressive. Perhaps those who made all the fatalistic posts after the Bonnyrigg cup exit will now reflect on how taking a longer term view might be the wiser option than a knee jerk after one particularly bad and embarrassing result? Mark Docherty did richly deserve his man of the match award but really, what about Garry Fleming? I simply love the guy and his attitude to the game. There is literally no improvement possible in him - he gives 100% all the time, every game. He was all over the park today. Good luck to Joe Thomson who is an excellent young player and to Ryan Stevenson who I think was a target for some unfair criticism. However, would I rather have him or Nade? Nae contest! Orrabest fellow Sons fans! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibuya Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I know Pettigrew hasn't been great at The Rock but he's way too good for Troon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albundy Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I'd be interested to know (not that we likely will) about the circumstances of Stevo's departure.Presumably he's got another gig lined up, because otherwise why would he willingly depart, if as is rumoured, he's on a very healthy wage? Away to Troon is what I keep hearing, with stevo and JT away, brownies departure pending. That must be a decent set of wages freed up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 19 minutes ago, albundy said: Heard it was a pay as you play deal, no doubt he'll still be one of the better earners. Be interesting to see who else Stevie recruits in January. Aye I've heard that too. That would be perfect. 15 minutes ago, Shibuya said: I know Pettigrew hasn't been great at The Rock but he's way too good for Troon. Decent wages, stroll games at that level, local. It looks attractive from where I'm sitting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Anyway, as promised earlier, I give you the fruits of my statistic collecting hobby. 2016 - A Year in Numbers I've written rather a lot tonight, so any typos/stupid mistakes being pointed out would be appreciated. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbartonTheSons Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I'm pleased for Steve Aitken, seven points from nine in very difficult circumstances and when two of the three opponents are Falkirk and Dundee Utd is very impressive. Perhaps those who made all the fatalistic posts after the Bonnyrigg cup exit will now reflect on how taking a longer term view might be the wiser option than a knee jerk after one particularly bad and embarrassing result? Ryan Stevenson who I think was a target for some unfair criticism. However, would I rather have him or Nade? Nae contest!Orrabest fellow Sons fans! I was one of the ones who made what you might call a 'fatalistic' post in the wake of the Bonnyrigg shambles. And from my point of view, it certainly wasn't knee-jerk after such an embarrassing result.I imagine I might be in the same boat as others in that my response to that was a last straw at the time. The last straw to inept performances, rigid tactics, uninspiring management and above all, a long list of poor performances and an unacceptable run of results.But credit where credit is due. Well Done Stevie Aitken and the management team and of course the players. After the Bonnyrigg result we were at a majorly low ebb and it was difficult to see a way out, but we've taken 7 from 9, pinged up the table and look like a much better unit and a confident one at that.On Stevenson, I've been one of his harshest critics in that I, as everyone else presumably does, see that he has undoubted ability, but we only saw two or three glimpses of it. For me, he's been uninterested, lazy, inconsistent in his affecting of games, and became all to predictable in what he was going to do. And if he was on a hefty wage then I'm glad we're shot of him. Again, credit must go to Aitken for that as well.We certainly seem to have turned a corner, and long may it continue. I look forward to Nade's certain goal and I wait with excitement for his celebration in the Hibs game to come.But football is all about opinions and it'd be boring if we all agreed.I do agree in wishing you and all other Sons fans the best for the coming year! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbartonTheSons Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Away to Troon is what I keep hearing, with stevo and JT away, brownies departure pending. That must be a decent set of wages freed up. Is it just hope or have you heard that Brown is likely to be away in this window? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbartonTheSons Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I know Pettigrew hasn't been great at The Rock but he's way too good for Troon. He maybe is. But he's certainly been a big disappointment for us.Maybe the Stranraer fans who softly warned us that League One was his level were right. If he drops to the Juniors from Championship it'd be a surprise, but you couldn't really tell where his true ability level lies, because money talks when moves like that are made. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albundy Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Is it just hope or have you heard that Brown is likely to be away in this window? Heard he was retiring from football to join the police, I assume there is some sort of agreement in place for him to stay until jezza is fit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbartonTheSons Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Heard he was retiring from football to join the police, I assume there is some sort of agreement in place for him to stay until jezza is fit. Fair enough. That would free up a good chunk of wages if he were to go as well as Stevenson and possibly Pettigrew too. I wonder who Aitken has in mind for the window to replace them/bolster the squad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 18 minutes ago, DumbartonTheSons said: Is it just hope or have you heard that Brown is likely to be away in this window? Stevie Aitken said it, quoted in one of the local papers, couple of weeks ago. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 42 minutes ago, Shibuya said: I know Pettigrew hasn't been great at The Rock but he's way too good for Troon. There's very decent earnings to be had in The Juniors. Easily on a par with many SPFL teams. Would be a nice move for him, good luck to him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I've noticed Nade is wearing #72 (because his lucky #27 was taken), is that the highest number ever worn by a DFC player? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Ashwood Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Is some credit due to Stevie Aitken (aka me) for turning things around following Bonnyrigg blip? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbartonTheSons Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Is some credit due to Stevie Aitken (aka me) for turning things around following Bonnyrigg blip? I think the Bonnyrigg result can be classed as more than a blip. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Ashwood Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 So the manager is responsible for poor results,and receives no credit for good ones? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Is some credit due to Stevie Aitken (aka me) for turning things around following Bonnyrigg blip? Yes. However if it was you then you would still be using the same tactics he deserted because they were the best we could hope for - as you said at the time - doing some attacking would result in heavy defeats...something that (I don't think) has happened...I think Stevie has been rightfully praised over the past few weeks. Just as he was rightly criticised heavily after the Bonnyrigg game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Ashwood Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 PS, if you look at where we are in the table now, I think that the Bonnyrigg result was not indicative of a terminal decline,but merely an extremely poor performance over two legs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlin' Wilf Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Just as well we know who the 'Celtic midfielder' is eh? http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=2806 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirdrockfromtheSon Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 1 hour ago, Sonsteam of 08 said: I've noticed Nade is wearing #72 (because his lucky #27 was taken), is that the highest number ever worn by a DFC player? 72's my seat number, and of course, when we were founded ............s'ok, I've put my coat on....... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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