Deanburn Dave Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Welcome. Let's be reading all your BU news, views, gossip and predictions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Preseason training should be starting soon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwullieac Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Any news on the two names supposedly coming in now we're past contract expiry date? Some impressive signings so far throughout the league, next season will be tough 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 William, BU's usually don't announce new players until they have registration confirmed....................so you will need to have some patience. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 Here's my assessment of the team/squad for the season ahead:- Goalkeeper:- Ruddy needs serious competition so we need another keeper. Centrehalf:- Trav and Hawkeye were solid last season but we need to get a specialist centrehalf. Back 3 or 4 or 5 :- We have plenty of defensive minded players who can play various positions. Apart from a centrehalf I don't think we need any other defensive players. Midfielders- I am generally happy with the midfield. Not a priority for recruitment......but if Hunter sees an upgrade he will take it. Attack- I think we need a target man to hold the ball up and allow others to play off him. Mitchell, Grant and Porteous would all benefit from playing with a target man. Biggest strength ?? Last season it was a happy camp and there was a togetherness in the squad. Sure Hunter and Gemmell will keep the squad tight and focussed......and for that reason I reckon only 4 or 5 signings will arrive this season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boheesian Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Current squad : Ruddy, Stevenson, Travis, Irving, Hawkins, McAulay, Kennedy, Gemmell, Grant, Johnston, Henderson, Porteous, Malcolm,, Mitchell. If I have got any wrong the I apologise. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 Shaun Rutherford and Jamie Hamilton to be added Boheesian ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 East of Scotland Cup draw was made on Friday. Tricky tie ........away to Jeanfield Swifts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boheesian Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Just now, Deanburn Dave said: Shaun Rutherford and Jamie Hamilton to be added Boheesian ? Have they signed? Thought the preseason would be their opportunity to impress and get a contract. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 Don't know Boheesian. I would like Hamilton to stay. He can play and after his serious injury his recovery has gone well. Rutherford is injury prone. Anything approaching a tackle sees him limping off and missing a few games. I also think Keir Macaulay is the best left back in the Lowland League so Rutherford can go IMO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas Rage Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Signings can wait, any work on pre seasons friendlies? Itching for a day out 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishLoon Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 4 hours ago, Deanburn Dave said: Centrehalf:- Trav and Hawkeye were solid last season but we need to get a specialist centrehalf. What makes you say trav isn't a specialist centre half? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 Trav is a specialist centrehalf....... in fact a very special specialist centrehalf. One of my favourite players to watch. I have said before that he should be the Captain as he leads by example. Trav + one other is fine with me. My concern is if he gets injured or goes on holiday. You need a player who can dominate that area of the park especially when a big number 9 is throwing their weight about. Hawkeye, McCauley and Irving have all played centrehalf and done it well but none of them are a specialist centrehalf. All three very good players but not the same player as Trav. #TravRulz 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boheesian Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 48 minutes ago, Nicholas Rage said: Signings can wait, any work on pre seasons friendlies? Itching for a day out Need at least 2/3 weeks training before friendlies. Would expect them to have 2/3 organised already. Just be patient NR. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 First Lowland League fixture is on Saturday 27 July. Guarantee the BU's will have friendlies on Saturday 13 and 20. Possibly a game on the 6th. Almost certainly a few midweek games as well. Keep the Faith, #MissTheFitbaw 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-U-tiful United Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Cup game on 30 or 31 July against a B team? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 6 LL + 5 HL will face 11 premier league B teams. Read elsewhere Ross County don't have a B team so my best guess is:- The 5 HL teams will be paired against a B team from Aberdeen, Dundee, Dundee United, St Johnstone and ??? (no obvious 5th team to play a regional game v a Highland team !!!). The BU's +5 other LL clubs will face a B team from Rangers, Celtic, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, St Mirren and ??? I predict that it will be Hearts and Hibs who fill the ??? spaces. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossS0505 Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 Friendly against Clydebank at Newtown 6th July 1:30 pm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Deanburn Dave Posted June 4 Author Share Posted June 4 Good warm ups v West Premier opposition. Clydebank finished 4th and Pollok 6th last season. I was at the Pollok friendly last season. Enjoyed the beers but the BU's were well beaten that day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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