Rudolph Hucker Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 6 minutes ago, sophia said: He's been dead for 43 years so we'll just have to imagine Whatever gets you through the night. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
third lanark Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 42 minutes ago, jagfox said: Let's face it, McCall is not getting patched in the week leading up to a big cup tie. I am not even sure he will be jettisoned before the end of the season. Graham probably doesn't have another season with his back issues and just getting older. He would probably be in the running, I am not sure of I'd be particularly happy if/ when he gets the job. Agree on all points and makes McCalls decision to give Graham a 2 year deal in the summer even more puzzling. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 41 minutes ago, jagfox said: Let's face it, McCall is not getting patched in the week leading up to a big cup tie. We sacked Caldwell meaning McCalls first game was celtic at Parkhead. Said last week the season was over unless we totally collapse and end up in a relegation battle, which could still happen but likelihood is we'll scratch out a couple of wins and stay up. Getting rid now would at least give any new manager a chance to assess the squad ahead of next year. Suspect the finances will dictate he stays for now though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Why is there an influx of the Inverclyde deadbeats? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Clavdivs Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 14 minutes ago, jagfox said: Why is there an influx of the Inverclyde deadbeats? Small town mentality . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 10 minutes ago, Fuctifano said: We sacked Caldwell meaning McCalls first game was celtic at Parkhead. Said last week the season was over unless we totally collapse and end up in a relegation battle, which could still happen but likelihood is we'll scratch out a couple of wins and stay up. Getting rid now would at least give any new manager a chance to assess the squad ahead of next year. Suspect the finances will dictate he stays for now though. That was a diddy league cup game...he will probably keep his job as long as we are in touch of the playoffs. Does anyone know how long the management team are under contract for? I've heard a rolling contract and seem to remember a three year deal being awarded a couple of years ago? Not sure how much assessment a squad needs at this level? 20 or so jobbers with a couple of youth players? We certainly don't seem to make the most of our resources. Is there any use of sport science aside from the GPS vests? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Blue Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 5 hours ago, jagfox said: Why is there an influx of the Inverclyde deadbeats? An influx of 1? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Blue Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 5 hours ago, I Clavdivs said: Small town mentality . Aaah that famous wee town Inverclyde. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky1990 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 9 hours ago, Jollyjag said: Said last week I will say it again Lennon would get a reaction on and off the park Both reactions being "get the f**k away from my club you odious c**t". Neil Lennon could be the second coming of Alex Ferguson and I still wouldnt want him anywhere near it. Not that we could afford him anyway 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky1990 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 We wont be even thinking about sacking McCall whilst we are still, somehow, still in the play off positions. Which was surely the aim this season. Shite as it may be, McCall is probably on track to achieve pre season expectations. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan57 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Jacky1990 said: We wont be even thinking about sacking McCall whilst we are still, somehow, still in the play off positions. Which was surely the aim this season. Shite as it may be, McCall is probably on track to achieve pre season expectations. Surely the objective was to be 2nd at least and avoid one round of playoff games ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneteaminglasgow Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 4 hours ago, Jacky1990 said: Not that we could afford him anyway This is the other point - the guy was managing Celtic (admittedly very badly) less than 2 years ago, before going to the biggest club in Cyprus and managing in the Europa League group stages. I won’t claim to be an expert, but that doesn’t exactly scream “within Thistle’s price range” to me. And if we were going to spend what it would take to get him, there’s far, far better managers who’d we could get. We’ll be looking at Brian Graham if he wants it, and maybe someone like Kevin Thomson if he doesn’t. I don’t think we’re going to sack McCall anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 4 hours ago, Jacky1990 said: We wont be even thinking about sacking McCall whilst we are still, somehow, still in the play off positions. Which was surely the aim this season. Shite as it may be, McCall is probably on track to achieve pre season expectations. His own expectations were first or second place. He knows third or fourth doesn't give a team much, if any chance of promotion. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Of The Month Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 I'm beginning to dislike the fact 3rd and 4th get playoffs in this division. It means failing managers like McCall get to cling on for longer than they should on the basis of still being in with a shout of promotion. If we were back in his first stint in charge the season would be done now barring a collapse into the relegation battle and we'd be in a much better position to just sack him and give someone else a few months to assess the squad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 16 hours ago, Maine said: Graham has being doing relatively well with the women’s team, as the cheap option I’d give him a shot. Genuine question - what would happen here in regards of compensation? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollyjag Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 McCall has been given money to spend albeit not wisely I think the board will give him to end of season to see if he can turn things around which could mean a relegation battle if they do fans are voting with their feet because the style of football is awful ,we need a complete change of managing and training now 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 It's not an excuse for the performances but the pitch is pretty shit again. We've got 3 away games in a row now which might help. Was surprised to look at the league table and see we're still 4th (albeit Morton can overtake us if they win the game in hand), feels like we should be 7th and looking over our shoulder at the 3 teams below us. In a couple of weeks we might be, especially if we lose at Gayfield. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad Lib Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 It is difficult to think of any purely footballing reasons for McCall remaining as manager. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Jaffo Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 8 minutes ago, Ad Lib said: It is difficult to think of any purely footballing reasons for McCall remaining as manager. Aye if this had been someone with no prior connection to your club you’d imagine they’d either have walked or been sacked by now. Is his contract up at the end of the season? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chattyman Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Please not Brian Graham! We need a radical change of outlook from top to bottom or bottom to top. Thistle Weir graduates need to be given more of a chance, if they are not then the whole thing needs binned as it is pointless. Would be good to get a manager who is not an ex player/ex thistle connection or the usual scottish merry go round managers. Think outside the box and get someone who will be given a long term plan to build the club up. We are such a mess just now on and off the park thanks to the old board. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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