Diamond1924 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Just now, ++Ammo - Airdrie++ said: You'll need to bait up a bit more than that ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenmavis Diamond Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Regarding signings in the Jackie Mac group, I think the majority of them have been / are good additions to our squad. Rhys isn't daft enough to sign players just because they come from Jackie. He will only sign the ones he thinks can add value to the squad. After all, it's his own managerial reputation on the line if it goes tits up. He's smarter than that. So IMO, having that link to Consilium isn't a bad thing. Regarding budgets, nobody outwith the club really knows how ours shapes compared to other teams in the Championship but yes, it's an easy assumption that it'll be right at the lower end. That being said, the teams with the lowest budget don't always end up at the bottom. It's all about being shrewd and smart with the additions, building a strong squad with good team ethics and high standards. That's where I think Rhys's strength lies. Building that unique team bond where they all work hard and play for each other and holding them accountable for maintaining the high standards he expects. We all seen it last season and I've no doubt he will approach this season in the same way. So whilst I appreciate it's a huge challenge ahead, it's an exciting one and I don't see us playing defensive football constantly. Attack is the best form of defence and I think Rhys will continue that approach. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Reed Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Kenny_m said: Yeh understand but the pond we are fishing in very very small and whilst I have full confidence in the management to improve players tactics etc, the best players will normally rise to the top. To be clear I'm not suggesting we break the bank, if our average full time wage for the established players is £500 per week perhaps we can pay 3 or 4 of them £750 to get that added little quality. Aye or a performance win bonus, 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShineOnYouCrazyDiamonds Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 56 minutes ago, Mr November said: One of our big successes in the last few years has been signing guys who’ve done ok elsewhere at similar level clubs but have went on to become key players. I’d say Frizzell, Easton, McCabe, ATS and even Watson all broadly fit that. Guys who’ve played a decent number of games, career isn’t really going anywhere but we’ve been able to get the best out of them. I think we might need another couple of players like that because competing for quality Championship players is always going to be a struggle. Yeah I’d agree with much of this. We signed Frizzell from Dumbarton, Watson from East Fife, Ballantyne from Montrose etc. It might be that the players we can lure in are good players at part-time teams in League One that want to give full-time football a crack and/or move closer to the central belt. Players leaving Championship clubs all seem to be signing for teams we can’t realistically compete with like Dundee United or Raith Rovers. The only issue with that is that you’d expect if we had our eye on any players like that we’d already have them signed up as we would be a good upgrade for them. So unless we’re waiting to see some trialists in an actual game at the weekend before offering any deals, it might be unlikely. Still need a CB and LB for the starting 11 as a priority but we could do with adding quality all over. Both McCabe and Fordyce have told the media they believe we can continue our attacking style and compete well in the Championship. I like their optimism, but I hope it’s not misplaced. I’d agree with most that finishing 8th snd avoiding the relegation playoffs would be a decent first season back in the second tier, provided we’re able to build on that and improve over the following seasons. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airdrieman Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 48 minutes ago, ++Ammo - Airdrie++ said: You'll need to bait up a bit more than that Gardyne and Garry O’Connor’s son in the same team could be good patter potential. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny_m Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, airdrieman said: Gardyne and Garry O’Connor’s son in the same team could be good patter potential. There's been a lot of praise for our team togetherness and moral. Gardyne might get the wrong idea! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WL Diamond Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I know it’s still early in the window and I’m glad we’ve kept the majority of last season’s squad, but I think we need at least 4 or 5 experienced players who can come straight in to the starting lineup or I feel even 8th place might be beyond us. We must have the smallest budget in the Championship by a distance and when you see other teams making decent signings (even Accies splashing the cash in League 1) you start to get a bit worried. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoalForAirdrie Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Really hope the next pen proves every single one of us wrong 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_H Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I'm still sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see who these quality signings are that Rhys promised. Hopefully some on the 1st Jul given that anyone who is out of contract will be by then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond8 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 13 minutes ago, GoalForAirdrie said: Really hope the next pen proves every single one of us wrong Think we will be waiting a bit longer to see the pen. Most likely into the middle of next week I'd imagine. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
++Ammo - Airdrie++ Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Wasn't too far away the last time I guessed a pen timing! I'll go 1:30 tomorrow 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballboy Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I'd think we may have a few trialists with 2 games at the weekend. We have more players signed at this stage compared to last season so I can't see it being like last year's nl Cup with 12. Maybe 2 or 3 but hopefully not again like last year with most being 17/18 year olds. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoalForAirdrie Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 1 hour ago, ++Ammo - Airdrie++ said: Wasn't too far away the last time I guessed a pen timing! I'll go 1:30 tomorrow It won’t happen then now you’ve said it. Always happens when you very least expect it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mingus2000 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) Fixture list out tomorrow! https://spfl.co.uk/news/fixtures-out-on-friday-49267 An August trip to Firhill or Ayr please! Edited June 29, 2023 by Mingus2000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio 2 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 To all the Jackie lovers. The little cheating c#nt got John Davies sent off in a meaningless end of season game , when we played Dunfermline at East end Park, which meant that Davies was unable to play in the Scottish cup final, and denying him the opportunity of a winners medal. So in the case of Jackie, once a c#nt, always a c#nt, even if he comes up with the next Messi. So I won't be joining his fan club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter McGavin Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 3 hours ago, Rio 2 said: To all the Jackie lovers. The little cheating c#nt got John Davies sent off in a meaningless end of season game , when we played Dunfermline at East end Park, which meant that Davies was unable to play in the Scottish cup final, and denying him the opportunity of a winners medal. So in the case of Jackie, once a c#nt, always a c#nt, even if he comes up with the next Messi. So I won't be joining his fan club. Let it go mate, it was nearly 30 years ago. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio 2 Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 8 hours ago, Shooter McGavin said: Let it go mate, it was nearly 30 years ago. Doesn't make him any less of a c#nt! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passionate Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 11 hours ago, Rio 2 said: To all the Jackie lovers. The little cheating c#nt got John Davies sent off in a meaningless end of season game , when we played Dunfermline at East end Park, which meant that Davies was unable to play in the Scottish cup final, and denying him the opportunity of a winners medal. So in the case of Jackie, once a c#nt, always a c#nt, even if he comes up with the next Messi. So I won't be joining his fan club. Remember that day well, I agree he is a cheating c**t who hated Airdrie back in the day when he was at Dunfermline, John Davies another midfielder in the Telfer mode, weirdly he was one for the boo boys as well, good player Davies.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb_diamond Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Passionate said: Remember that day well, I agree he is a cheating c**t who hated Airdrie back in the day when he was at Dunfermline, John Davies another midfielder in the Telfer mode, weirdly he was one for the boo boys as well, good player Davies.. Scored an unreal goal in that mental 8-1 game against Stranraer at Broadwood. That was always my abiding memory of him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb_diamond Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Looking forward to thistle at home in game week 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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