Monkey Tennis Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 It is a shame that our hard core has dwindled, but I honestly don't see that it's got a great deal to do with failings on the club's part. We field a team we can afford and that generally sees us do better than smaller clubs and less well than bigger ones. It bugs me that people watch the OF and it bugs me that seemingly big games aren't such a draw anymore. It is what it is though and comparing us to bankrolled Highland clubs, or ones that can tap into huge population bases for their youth schemes, doesn't really shed a lot of relevant light. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGdavieT Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 We do have a slight geographical advantage with tapping into youth talent don't we?I think the club on the whole is being run well off the pitch. Of course we should try everything to boost attendances but in the meantime we can take heart from the fact that revenue aside from crowds has increased.Youth is the answer if we are to punch above our weight on the pitch. There won't be too many more Dobbies on the horizon! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM_1919 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Any team news? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) 3 minutes ago, NM_1919 said: Any team news? Martin Mercer Marshall Fordyce Trialist Rankin Tapping Stirling Murray Dobbie Dykes Subs - Leighfield Carmichael Bell Akubuine Lyle Rooney Trialist 2 Edited July 1, 2017 by Skyline Drifter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 1-0 up incidentally. Stirling after 3 mins set up by Dobbie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 2-0 half time. Dobbie got the 2nd after good work from Rankin. Dobbie and Dykes off at ht for Lyle and the "trialist"! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM_1919 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Jacobs injured I gather? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 2-1. Cameron Muirhead Another 4 subs now. Leighfield Akubuine Bell & Carmichael for Martin Tapping Murray and Stirling. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 2-2 Muirhead again Rooney on for Trialist 1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERSOUTH Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Who were trialists today The two M's? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) 3-2 Cowden. David Syme header from a corner Wonder save from Cowdens sub keeper denies Rooney. Edited July 1, 2017 by Skyline Drifter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM_1919 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Deary me 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Mills Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Well that's not embarrassing at all. All about fitness etc etc etc 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flash Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Results in friendlies don't count for anything. Unless you win. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Gary Locke's Cowden [emoji1] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjc-1988 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Deary me I couldn't put it any better. Friendly or not surely we should have too much for bottom Div 2 side? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfifer48 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 James McFadden was one 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Doonhamer Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Naysmith out 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Whilst it is nice to win, even for just the confidence and morale aspect, it really is all about fitness and trying things out at this stage. The main point for me is calling these games Pre-season friendlies, presumably charging admission, when they are merely glorified training games when countless substitutions can be made. I suppose it's always good for fans to get a look at new players but I would rather we played two or three games like this behind closed doors then, when the Manager has a better idea of his preferred starting 11, we have a couple of proper friendlies which would give fans a better indication of what to expect in the season ahead. I suppose the counter argument is that the season starts earlier, games are harder to fit in and it's more of a squad game now, but from a fans point of view I don't see much to encourage me to go to games like this. (Apart from a day out in lovely Cowdenbeath) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northfield 53 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Results really don't matter in friendlys it is all about fitness.I remember a few seasons back when we were unbeating in pre season only to have a awful start to the season More important how did the trialists play take it there were McFadden and McLean 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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