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40 minutes ago, funky monkey said:

Not sure if it's Eva Bembo? That's the first time I've noticed the flag.

Googled the name-famous russian stripper&pole dancer, apparantly.....

That'll get 'em through the turnstiles

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4 hours ago, Black Pennel said:

Is Evariste actually related to Arnault ?

They must be almost getting to the "veteran" stage as far as semi-pro fitba is concerned ?

I believe they are brothers.

Evariste is 35 so could fit into the “veteran” category, I’m sure.

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A tough day for this new Buffs team yesterday. 

An excellent first half with two good goals from Lamont and Caldwell had us deservedly in front 2 1.

Second half we seemed to retreat into our shell and lost a couple of very poor goals to surrender all 3 points.

With a new team and several young players it's going to be an up and down kind of a season.

I'd like one tweak of the team and through time we'll not be a million miles away. We need a physical experienced centre half to anchor the team, to guide the defence when things get a wee bit tough. Does Mr Fabiani still have a pair of boots by any chance?

Post match interview the manager looks frustrated and it's obvious how much he cares, that'll do me.

Onwards and upwards COYB 🔵 ⚪ 🔵 ⚪ 

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I thought Cumbernauld won it, as opposed to us losing it.  We were good in the first half and deserved to go in ahead at half time.  Cumbernauld had a fair bit of the ball but didn't do much with it, and actually scored with their first real attempt on goal.

In the second half Cumbernauld changed shape, upped the tempo and the physicality and we couldn't cope with it.  We still tried to play football but we don't have much up front at the moment.  We are a bit lightweight in all honesty, I thought Rutherglen were a far stronger team than us and it was the same yesterday, our players look a bit fragile when the physical battles start. 

I've actually been quite impressed by the amount of football teams are playing at this level this season, everyone seems to be playing a passing game so far and it's been decent entertainment. Once the team clicks and gets used to each other I think we'll be fine.

Is Dylan Mackin still injured? He's been out the best part of a year now.

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1 hour ago, energyzone said:

I thought Cumbernauld won it, as opposed to us losing it.  We were good in the first half and deserved to go in ahead at half time.  Cumbernauld had a fair bit of the ball but didn't do much with it, and actually scored with their first real attempt on goal.

In the second half Cumbernauld changed shape, upped the tempo and the physicality and we couldn't cope with it.  We still tried to play football but we don't have much up front at the moment.  We are a bit lightweight in all honesty, I thought Rutherglen were a far stronger team than us and it was the same yesterday, our players look a bit fragile when the physical battles start. 

I've actually been quite impressed by the amount of football teams are playing at this level this season, everyone seems to be playing a passing game so far and it's been decent entertainment. Once the team clicks and gets used to each other I think we'll be fine.

Is Dylan Mackin still injured? He's been out the best part of a year now.

There's no question we are lightweight, lacking a physical presence.

As far as I know Dylan picked up an injury pre season, but is hoping to be back training in the next month.

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6 hours ago, funky monkey said:

Does Mr Fabiani still have a pair of boots by any chance?

If only !  I still have the boots but unfortunately the legs don't connect with the brain anymore! I struggle with over 40s footballs that's how bad it is! 😂

It's going to take time for Kevin to get the blend right, he's had to bring in a lot of players in a short space of time and unfortunately playing games and having defeats like this is how he will learn about the squad and assess where he needs to strengthen. You learn more as a coach about the mentality attributes of your players in games like this than you do in a comfortable win. 
 

 

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8 minutes ago, funky monkey said:

Scottish Cup time again for Buffs.

A tough tie, does anyone give us a chance?

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At home I would yes, definitely a chance, away will be very difficult. Bo'ness Athletic have an excellent team and very good coaching staff who are usually meticulous in their research of opponents and then working out how to win.  I do think it will be a cracker of a game but Kilwinning shouldn't be afraid, they still have  a chance, the Buffs are really a new team and they are all gelling together and this game might be the start.  Good luck on Friday 

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Thought Kilwinning did ok and looked pacey and had a lot of the ball first half - just couldn't really convert any of that into chances. Timing of goals just seemed to knock the stuffing out of you a bit.

1st goal was right at end of 1st half... and was a great strike. If you go in level at the break - totally different game. Then start of 2nd half, the penalty made it 2-0 and pretty much game over. 

Not seen any official crowd figure yet, but looked to be around the 400 mark.

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4 hours ago, Jordi1977 said:

Thought Kilwinning did ok and looked pacey and had a lot of the ball first half - just couldn't really convert any of that into chances. Timing of goals just seemed to knock the stuffing out of you a bit.

 

1st goal was right at end of 1st half... and was a great strike. If you go in level at the break - totally different game. Then start of 2nd half, the penalty made it 2-0 and pretty much game over. 

Not seen any official crowd figure yet, but looked to be around the 400 mark.

What was your take on the penalty decision? It looked very soft. Chap next to us was filming the game and played back the incident, looked very little in it. Definitely knocked the stuffing out of us, but credit to Boness they deserved to win the game.

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1 hour ago, funky monkey said:

What was your take on the penalty decision? It looked very soft. Chap next to us was filming the game and played back the incident, looked very little in it. Definitely knocked the stuffing out of us, but credit to Boness they deserved to win the game.

It's one of these that I think you see given quite often these days. Good run by Nimmo at pace going into the box and don't think the defender had time to know what to do and caught him slightly. Definitely soft, but easy to see why it was given. I'd definitely have been shouting for it if it was my team.

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18 hours ago, leaguereformer said:

Have KR had the worst fate since the WoS was formed? 
 

unsure when I could realistically see them back in the Prem.  seem mikes off it.  Another club with a good fan base just left to ruin by poor committed decisions.  

You're absolutely fixated on this constantly. Let it go 

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