Number seven Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 17 hours ago, 8MileBU said: Based on what I have seen this season this is what the starting 11 should be in a 4-2-3-1. Where there are multiple names the first name is the first choice. The only exception to this for now are McArthur and Todd. McArthur needs a run of games at centre back before we know who’s best of him and Todd. The positions would stay constant unless injuries or suspension meant a reshuffle was needed. GK Musa RB McCormack/Hawkins LB McCauley/Ward CB McArthur/Todd CB Locke CM Gemmell/Jacobs CM Johnston/Jacobs AM Walker/Hamilton RW Jones/Grant LW Stevenson CF Watt/Miller Really uninspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 52 minutes ago, Number seven said: Really uninspiring. You have a better one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 59 minutes ago, Number seven said: Really uninspiring. Is it the squad that's annoying you or the 8mile positional set up ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number seven Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 51 minutes ago, Deanburn Dave said: Is it the squad that's annoying you or the 8mile positional set up ? There is no way you can make a decent team out of that squad. It looks worse written down. I said before a ball was kicked this season that only McCormack and Locke were good enough for the Lowland league.I would now add only Hamilton and possibly Jones although his attitude recently has been questionable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number seven Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Also meant to say that Lennon Walker is up to scratch but as he is only on loan he cannot be included in future plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Deanburn Dave said: Is it the squad that's annoying you or the 8mile positional set up ? I’m not sure what’s up with it to annoy Number seven. The set up and first choice is pretty much how we started the season - A team playing well, defending well and scoring goals. Then Max got back from his holidays and started tinkering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 In other news - Former BU striker Tiwi has left the other team and signed for Kelty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 Thanks for the clarification No7. I reckon this squad are under performing in effort and execution in far too many games. Add to that a keeper who is prone to errors and strikers who struggle to score and the BU's are a very frustrating team to support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelheart Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 13 minutes ago, 8MileBU said: In other news - Former BU striker Tiwi has left the other team and signed for Kelty. Just seen this , is he decent ? Still young and hopefully knows where the net is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, Kelheart said: Just seen this , is he decent ? Still young and hopefully knows where the net is Tiwi only played a few games at United when he was 17. He was fast and had a decent touch but was too lightweight at that time and we didn't keep him. He then turned up at Bo'ness Athletic and I have watched him a few times. Still has the same great pace but is now bigger and a good team player . I reckon its a good signing for Kelty. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 Tiwi had scored 43 goals this season at the end of December. So YES he knows where the net is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelheart Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Deanburn Dave said: Tiwi had scored 43 goals this season at the end of December. So YES he knows where the net is. Quite prolific at that level then , Austin was banging them in as well lower down the leagues but canny buy a goal the noo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 3 hours ago, 8MileBU said: In other news - Former BU striker Tiwi has left the other team and signed for Kelty. Loaned back to Athletic for the rest of the season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Deanburn Dave said: Tiwi had scored 43 goals this season at the end of December. So YES he knows where the net is. Pleased for the lad then because he really struggled to find it 90% of the time when he last played in a competitive league. Good luck to him when he eventually moves to Kelty and hopefully it’s not too much of a jump in level for him. 2 minutes ago, John S said: Loaned back to Athletic for the rest of the season Yeah heard that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seenitall Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 13 hours ago, 8MileBU said: Pleased for the lad then because he really struggled to find it 90% of the time when he last played in a competitive league. Good luck to him when he eventually moves to Kelty and hopefully it’s not too much of a jump in level for him. Yeah heard that. Best of luck to the lad but 9th tier to 3rd tier , unlikely to work . Seasoned professionals will see to that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 He was signed with Stenhousemuir when they were last in the 3rd tier so that probably helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonessBWAH_ Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Any transfer gossip? I’d like to have thought we would be interested in bringing a new striker in maybe since Watt doesn’t seem to be getting much game time and Miller is struggling right now. Possibly another box to box midfielder to keep Gemmell and Johnston on their toes as well. Anyone know the extent of Hamilton’s injury as well? He’ll be a big miss if its serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number seven Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, BonessBWAH_ said: Any transfer gossip? I’d like to have thought we would be interested in bringing a new striker in maybe since Watt doesn’t seem to be getting much game time and Miller is struggling right now. Possibly another box to box midfielder to keep Gemmell and Johnston on their toes as well. Anyone know the extent of Hamilton’s injury as well? He’ll be a big miss if its serious. Keep Gemmell on his toes? He’s undroppable is he not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boheesian Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Number seven said: Keep Gemmell on his toes? He’s undroppable is he not? They were waiting on the swelling going down before they could do a scan. Let’s hope it’s not a curciate ligament issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 I would be very surprised if we could afford to bring in new players this month. That's on the basis that this seasons projected budget wouldn't have factored in the declining home crowd numbers. If Max brought in a player he would have to shift a player/players off the wage bill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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