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Topic Originator: StevenPar77
Date: Wed 8 May 08:09
I see Falkirk have begun their summer deals by agreeing on a 1 year contract for Michael McKenna of Arbroath.
https://www.agiftfor.net
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Wed 8 May 08:44
arbroath have snapped up Gavin Reilly from QOTS
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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie
Date: Wed 8 May 09:04
Bit out of left field.
He`s been part time pretty much his whole career, 33 year old now, runs his own business and just off the back of a bad injury.
Good player though no doubt about that.
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"People always talk about Ronaldinho and magic, but I didn't see him today. I saw Henrik Larsson; that's where the magic was."
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Topic Originator: Parsfangaz
Date: Wed 8 May 09:05
Quote:
Playup_Pompey, Wed 8 May 08:44
arbroath have snapped up Gavin Reilly from QOTS
Great news, means we have no chance of that dud returning
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Topic Originator: JamesAndrew74
Date: Wed 8 May 11:01
Quote:
Parsfangaz, Wed 8 May 09:05
Quote:
Playup_Pompey, Wed 8 May 08:44
arbroath have snapped up Gavin Reilly from QOTS
Great news, means we have no chance of that dud returning
Robbie Muirhead going from Morton to Livingston, Robbie Crawford likewise to Partick Thistle
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 8 May 11:33
Partick must think he`s good enough for the Premiership!
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Wed 8 May 14:07
Livingston FC is delighted to announce the pre-contract signing of defender Matthew Clarke from Northern Irish Premiership side, Linfield.
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Wed 8 May 14:34
According to the Courier Lewis Stevenson and Paul Hanlon are linked with us. That probably means they’re Raith bound!
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Topic Originator: General Zod
Date: Wed 8 May 14:56
Lewis Stevenson is a Kirkcaldy widtink so I assume he`ll likely end up there.
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Topic Originator: pars no1
Date: Wed 8 May 15:06
Sadat Anaku, Mark Birighitti, Layton Bisland, Logan Chalmers, Flynn Duffy, Declan Glass, Scott McMann, Archie Meekison, Chris Mochrie, Craig Moore and David Wotherspoon will all leave Dundee United this summer
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Wed 8 May 15:34
Some reasonable players in that United list....I`d take a look at a few; Mochrie and Meekison maybe...
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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie
Date: Wed 8 May 15:41
Chalmers as well, was excellent for Ayr in the first game at east End.
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"People always talk about Ronaldinho and magic, but I didn't see him today. I saw Henrik Larsson; that's where the magic was."
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Topic Originator: Steviethepar2
Date: Wed 8 May 15:51
Quote:
JamesAndrew74, Wed 08 May 11:01
Quote:
Parsfangaz, Wed 8 May 09:05
Quote:
Playup_Pompey, Wed 8 May 08:44
arbroath have snapped up Gavin Reilly from QOTS
Great news, means we have no chance of that dud returning
Robbie Muirhead going from Morton to Livingston, Robbie Crawford likewise to Partick Thistle
Glad to see Livvy preparing for division 1 in another year :)
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Wed 8 May 16:44
Quote:
pars no1, Wed 8 May 15:06
Sadat Anaku, Mark Birighitti, Layton Bisland, Logan Chalmers, Flynn Duffy, Declan Glass, Scott McMann, Archie Meekison, Chris Mochrie, Craig Moore and David Wotherspoon will all leave Dundee United this summer
Quite the list! Maybe going with the Dundee method of signing about 15 players for the premier league. Probably wise given their squad is largely the one that took them down.
I`d take Glass and Chalmers, we need creativity.
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Wed 8 May 16:46
Logan Chalmers, Scott McCann (as a replacement for Edwards if he leaves) and Wotherspoon would all be good additions.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 8 May 17:05
Logan Chalmers has always looked dangerous playing for Ayr against us and he crashed a shot against the bar from outside the box on Friday night which beat Mehmet by its sheer power.
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Topic Originator: dafc
Date: Wed 8 May 17:17
Mcmann if edwards leaves and chalmers improves team/squad. Other young players worth a look.
Would also take Hanlon at Hibs, suspect Stevenson will end up at Raith.
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Topic Originator: halbe
Date: Wed 8 May 17:42
Quote:
Playup_Pompey, Wed 8 May 08:44
arbroath have snapped up Gavin Reilly from QOTS
Great news, means we have no chance of that dud returning
You mean the same player who went to St Mirren immediately after he left Dunfermline and proved everyone who thought he was a "dud" wrong by helping them win the championship and being player of the year , top goal scorer in the league etc etc
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Topic Originator: StevenPar77
Date: Wed 8 May 18:06
Quote:
dafc, Wed 8 May 17:17
Mcmann if edwards leaves and chalmers improves team/squad. Other young players worth a look.
Would also take Hanlon at Hibs, suspect Stevenson will end up at Raith.
His son is in the same class as my daughter and told her that he was retiring but then said he was going to sign for Raith. Kids don`t lie, do they?!
https://www.agiftfor.net
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 8 May 18:17
Whilst researching Gavin Reilly`s career I got sidetracked into looking at Alex Jakubiak`s and was surprised to find he won two caps for Scotland at under 19 level. Although born in England he qualified for Scotland and also Poland through his ancestry.
Gavin Reilly has gone part-time and taken up an apprenticeship outside football.
Post Edited (Wed 08 May 18:18)
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Topic Originator: Gem 1977
Date: Wed 8 May 18:45
Quote:
halbe, Wed 8 May 17:42
Quote:
Playup_Pompey, Wed 8 May 08:44
arbroath have snapped up Gavin Reilly from QOTS
Great news, means we have no chance of that dud returning
You mean the same player who went to St Mirren immediately after he left Dunfermline and proved everyone who thought he was a "dud" wrong by helping them win the championship and being player of the year , top goal scorer in the league etc etc
Dobbie was top goalscorer. Reilly wasn`t even St Mirren`s top scorer, it was Lewis Morgan, who was also player of the year 😉
Oops - he was their top scorer in all competitions 🤣🤣
Here's to the first of the day, fellas! To old D.H. Lawrence.
Neh! Neh! Neh! Fuh! Fuh! Fuh! Indians
Post Edited (Wed 08 May 20:23)
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Wed 8 May 21:17
Interesting to see Logan Chalmers being released.
Last night I noticed the way James McPake talked about him a couple of times. I actually thought at the time "we`re signing him" as he was quite gushing with praise for him. He`s obviously an admirer
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Topic Originator: Parsfangaz
Date: Wed 8 May 22:58
Quote:
halbe, Wed 8 May 17:42
Quote:
Playup_Pompey, Wed 8 May 08:44
arbroath have snapped up Gavin Reilly from QOTS
Great news, means we have no chance of that dud returning
You mean the same player who went to St Mirren immediately after he left Dunfermline and proved everyone who thought he was a "dud" wrong by helping them win the championship and being player of the year , top goal scorer in the league etc etc
Top goal scorer in the league , I ok mate 🤣
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Topic Originator: Livingston Par
Date: Wed 8 May 23:12
Wotherspoon worth a look? 🤣🤣
Post Edited (Wed 08 May 23:12)
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Thu 9 May 06:07
Logan Chalmers would be a great signing
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: weemike
Date: Thu 9 May 07:52
Every club In the championship will be speaking to chalmers agent. Likewise mochries.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Thu 9 May 08:52
Seen him first hand last Friday. Apart from the shot that hit the bar he was invisible.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Football_Par
Date: Thu 9 May 08:56
not sure about chalmers, he`s an inverted right winger, something we dont really need ?
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Topic Originator: weemike
Date: Thu 9 May 09:11
He`s fast, direct, strong, and skillful. I`d rather have him in my team than have to deal with him. He`s probably better than KRH atm. Bearing in mind on Friday night he was up against Edwards I thought both players gave a good account of themselves.
Post Edited (Thu 09 May 09:12)
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Topic Originator: parsfan97
Date: Thu 9 May 09:15
Well considering we play a back 5 with wingbacks majority of the time, any winger coming in will be totally wasted with the way we play
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Thu 9 May 09:34
So a good LB renders him anonymous?
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: weemike
Date: Thu 9 May 09:37
Quote:
da_no_1, Thu 9 May 09:34
So a good LB renders him anonymous? the best left back in the league.
He was as anonymous as KRH,
9 goals and 4 assists this season not a bad return.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Thu 9 May 10:19
Excuse me for having an opinion. All I said was nowhere to be seen last Friday. Or a few weeks ago at EEP.
My opinion might be tainted by the hairband/rolled down socks look....like an Aldi version of Grealish 😃
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: weemike
Date: Thu 9 May 10:37
Quote:
da_no_1, Thu 9 May 10:19
Excuse me for having an opinion. All I said was nowhere to be seen last Friday. Or a few weeks ago at EEP.
My opinion might be tainted by the hairband/rolled down socks look....like an Aldi version of Grealish 😃
I`m respecting your opinion. But I believe every club will be asking his agent if he would be interested, I`d be very disappointed if we haven`t made enquiries.
He will make any team in the league stronger and we are no different.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 9 May 10:48
The problem with this transfer window is - do you stick or twist? The Premiership clubs are still playing but they`ll be shedding loads of players in the next few weeks, many of whom may have to drop down a level. You could dive in now and then find out later somebody better is available.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Thu 9 May 11:03
Quote:
parsfan97, Thu 9 May 09:15
Well considering we play a back 5 with wingbacks majority of the time, any winger coming in will be totally wasted with the way we play
Change the formation and sign the best players suitable to fill the positions……you never know, we might just garner better results from it 😂
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Thu 9 May 11:39
Quote:
Football_Par, Thu 9 May 08:56
not sure about chalmers, he`s an inverted right winger, something we dont really need ?
Wouldn’t it be great to have a left footed winger on the left wing, putting crosses on for a physical centre forward to get on the end of ?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Thu 09 May 11:40)
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Topic Originator: EastEndTales
Date: Thu 9 May 12:12
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Thu 9 May 11:39
Quote:
Football_Par, Thu 9 May 08:56
not sure about chalmers, he`s an inverted right winger, something we dont really need ?
Wouldn’t it be great to have a left footed winger on the left wing, putting crosses on for a physical centre forward to get on the end of ?
Mad talk.
Ep.17 of East End Tales is out now with Andrius Skerla
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1972630/15082607
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Topic Originator: StevenPar77
Date: Sun 12 May 18:25
Quote:
Steviethepar2, Wed 8 May 15:51
Quote:
JamesAndrew74, Wed 08 May 11:01
Quote:
Parsfangaz, Wed 8 May 09:05
Quote:
Playup_Pompey, Wed 8 May 08:44
arbroath have snapped up Gavin Reilly from QOTS
Great news, means we have no chance of that dud returning
Robbie Muirhead going from Morton to Livingston, Robbie Crawford likewise to Partick Thistle
Glad to see Livvy preparing for division 1 in another year :)
I see Muirhead has now been confirmed as moving to Livingston.
https://www.agiftfor.net
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 12 May 18:44
Partick are rumoured to be interested in George Oakley of Morton as well as Robbie Crawford. With Robbie Muirhead already bound for Livi that could seriously weaken Morton`s squad.
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Sun 12 May 23:37
Oakley is out of contract so he`ll be in demand. Maybe we`ll have a look?
Partick may fancy a backup / alternative to Brian Graham.
Morton would want to keep him.
ICT are good at the back but don`t score enough goals.
Falkirk might be keen for an upgrade on MacIver.
Raith may think he`ll provide a better return than Hamilton.
If it was purely about football and where he thinks he`d score the most goals then Patrick or Falkirk would be my guess, both seem to get good service into a central forward.
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Topic Originator: parsfan97
Date: Mon 13 May 18:52
Oakley won’t fit our board’s strategy. They’d rather an untried English youth player signing on loan
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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis
Date: Mon 13 May 19:11
Like Michael O`Halloran and Alex Jakubiak?
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I love it when we go sell Kevin Nisbet,
He's gonna pay for everyone this season.
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Topic Originator: parsfan97
Date: Mon 13 May 19:12
^ Or sign dross like that
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Mon 13 May 19:14
See how easy those goalposts shifted there?
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 13 May 19:26
We haven`t signed anybody yet but the recruitment strategy has already been criticised!
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Mon 13 May 19:32
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 13 May 19:26
We haven`t signed anybody yet but the recruitment strategy has already been criticised!
Admit it, wee eck, you love the controversy generated on this forum. 🙂
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis
Date: Mon 13 May 19:45
Quote:
parsfan97, Mon 13 May 19:12
^ Or sign dross like that
Dross like Sam Fisher, KRH and Ewan Otoo?
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I love it when we go sell Kevin Nisbet,
He's gonna pay for everyone this season.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Mon 13 May 20:53
Oakley might be a decent signing, has he played with/for mcpake or Mackay before tho? Every over 23 year old has to have ticked this box in mcpakes tenure.
Back to being drenched in my own negativity….
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Topic Originator: parsfan97
Date: Mon 13 May 21:33
By the law of averages you’re going to sign some good players. Overall our 2 transfer windows were pretty poor
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Topic Originator: weemike
Date: Mon 13 May 21:39
Quote:
parsfan97, Mon 13 May 21:33
By the law of averages you’re going to sign some good players. Overall, our 2 transfer windows were pretty poor
What more do you want/expect? I personally think the last summer window was great seeing what Otoo and Fisher can become. And the winter window MFW and Kane came in and did the job they were signed for,
I`d be over the moon if we permanently signed another two players this summer with the potential of Fisher and Otoo.
That`s without mentioning KRH.
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Mon 13 May 21:46
Apparently Oakley is joining Ayr. Tbh, not that fussy as apart from this season his goalscoring record is pretty poor. Would be worth a look at Anton Dowds though
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Mon 13 May 22:05
Quote:
red-star-par, Mon 13 May 21:46
Apparently Oakley is joining Ayr. Tbh, not that fussy as apart from this season his goalscoring record is pretty poor. Would be worth a look at Anton Dowds though
Aye that`s a good shout 👍
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Wed 15 May 12:35
Shaun Rooney 2 years deal to St Mirren
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Topic Originator: Gaz3822
Date: Wed 15 May 13:18
It would be refreshing to see a wee deal done early eh ?
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 15 May 13:36
Surely the quality of the deal is more important than the timing?
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Wed 15 May 14:18
No I demand utter dross signed yesterday.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Gaz3822
Date: Wed 15 May 14:33
"KRH signed around this time last year"
That was last year.
"Surely the quality of the deal is more important than the timing?"
Never said it wasn`t.
"No I demand utter dross signed yesterday"
And you never change 😆
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Topic Originator: JamesAndrew74
Date: Wed 15 May 15:04
Post Edited (Wed 15 May 15:58)
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Topic Originator: JamesAndrew74
Date: Wed 15 May 15:56
Post Edited (Wed 15 May 15:57)
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Topic Originator: StevenPar77
Date: Thu 16 May 16:40
Peter Haring, Michael McGovern and Andy Halliday to leave Hearts at the end of the season.
I imagine there will be a fair few clubs interested in them.
https://www.agiftfor.net
Post Edited (Thu 16 May 16:40)
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Thu 16 May 17:15
Quote:
StevenPar77, Thu 16 May 16:40
Peter Haring, Michael McGovern and Andy Halliday to leave Hearts at the end of the season.
I imagine there will be a fair few clubs interested in them.
Halliday signing with Motherwell. Was a loan till end of season then 1 year deal
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: Parfect69
Date: Sun 19 May 22:44
Lewis Strap leaving Morton apparently. Always thought he was decent when I saw him on the tele. If Edwards leaves a possible replacement?
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Mon 20 May 09:47
Scott Burns reporting the pars are set to sign Chris Kane on a permanent deal
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 20 May 10:15
`Scott Burns reporting the pars are set to sign Chris Kane on a permanent deal`
If this happens I`m sure someone will come on and tell us it isn`t really a `new` signing.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 20 May 10:27
Will be good to get Kane on board, but we still need a 20 goal a season striker. Can Wighton be that man, if he stays fit, or do we play with two genuine wingers to get to get crosses in for Kane?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Mon 20 May 11:03
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 20 May 10:15
`Scott Burns reporting the pars are set to sign Chris Kane on a permanent deal`
If this happens I`m sure someone will come on and tell us it isn`t really a `new` signing.
That`s how it would feel to me anyway. It wouldn`t carry the same excitement as someone who hasn`t played for the club before
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Mon 20 May 11:07
Quote:
LEGEND85, Mon 20 May 11:03
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 20 May 10:15
`Scott Burns reporting the pars are set to sign Chris Kane on a permanent deal`
If this happens I`m sure someone will come on and tell us it isn`t really a `new` signing.
That`s how it would feel to me anyway. It wouldn`t carry the same excitement as someone who hasn`t played for the club before
FFS he was joking!
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Bovril Man
Date: Mon 20 May 11:09
I hope this rumour is not true.
Kane is a pretty decent Championship level player, but his injury record is terrible and he’s not getting any younger.
After the season we’ve just had with injuries, McPake should be reshaping the squad profile to lessen the chances of a repeat next season, not permanently signing Chris Kane.
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Mon 20 May 11:14
Quote:
da_no_1, Mon 20 May 11:07
Quote:
LEGEND85, Mon 20 May 11:03
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 20 May 10:15
`Scott Burns reporting the pars are set to sign Chris Kane on a permanent deal`
If this happens I`m sure someone will come on and tell us it isn`t really a `new` signing.
That`s how it would feel to me anyway. It wouldn`t carry the same excitement as someone who hasn`t played for the club before
FFS he was joking!
I`m not convinced it was a joke but if you think it was thanks for telling me in such a polite way
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Topic Originator: weemike
Date: Mon 20 May 11:15
Kane would be an excellent addition to the squad on a full time basis. If our summer window comprised of Kane and MFW and the rest being loans I would class that as an excellent window.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Mon 20 May 11:26
Is 275 games in 10 seasons that bad an appearance record?
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
Post Edited (Mon 20 May 11:26)
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Topic Originator: JTH123
Date: Mon 20 May 12:38
Given the impact he made, I`d be more than happy for Kane to sign.
If MFW were to sign I`d be delighted. He looks a real prospect. Can`t see him playing at our level though unless he really values playing every week.
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Topic Originator: LesliePar
Date: Mon 20 May 12:44
No way MFW signs permanently, the manager said at the supporters meeting that Aberdeen were watching him at every home game. He`ll be playing at a higher level than the Scottish championship next season.
COYP!
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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis
Date: Mon 20 May 12:55
Kane would be a great addition, providing that the medical data suggests that he can play 25+ games a season - based on his current circumstances. We would have been relegated without him.
I like MFW, but I am not seeing exactly what some others are. I would sign him but have not seen much evidence that he would stroll through a season in the Scottish Championship, that we`d be lucky to have him or that he would be playing at a level below his current abilities.
I`ve seen it suggested that he`s been miles better than anyone else on the park in some games - and I wouldn`t even have had him as man of the match on those occasions. He could well train on though and seems to fit our model.
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I love it when we go sell Kevin Nisbet,
He's gonna pay for everyone this season.
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Mon 20 May 13:24
Kane would be a great signing, hope it happens.
Reckon it`s more likely now that Saints are confirmed in the top flight next year. Think they may have kept him if they came down.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 20 May 13:32
Chris Kane would be a good signing. If we do sign him, I`d like to see us play to his strengths and play with two wingers ( and I don`t mean inverted ones either )
Let KRH play on the right and let`s sign a left footed winger and play him on the left
Post Edited (Mon 20 May 13:32)
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Mon 20 May 16:30
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Mon 20 May 13:32
Chris Kane would be a good signing. If we do sign him, I`d like to see us play to his strengths and play with two wingers ( and I don`t mean inverted ones either )
Let KRH play on the right and let`s sign a left footed winger and play him on the left
I actually thought McCann played well when out on the left and I like the sound of your idea. Unfortunately mcpake seems adamant to play with 3 centre backs ruling out wingers who aren`t wing backs.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Mon 20 May 17:33
It’s been some time since McCann played well in any position. If Kane signs I can’t see jak or McCann either staying or getting much gametime at all next season.
This is a good signing, just have to hope he stays fit.
Now to get some players in to supply him.
Post Edited (Mon 20 May 18:07)
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Mon 20 May 17:39
Shaun Byrne not offered a new deal at Dundee. Surprised its been announced now given he`s still got games to play at Rovers.
He`d be an improvement on Allan/Chalmers and a good player to have in the squad fighting against Hamilton / Otoo.
More likely to stay at Rovers though.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 20 May 18:23
The Courier are also saying Chris Kane is going to sign a deal with us.
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Topic Originator: weemike
Date: Mon 20 May 18:26
I will be very surprised and disappointed if Allan hasn`t been offered a new deal.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 20 May 18:32
Quote:
DBA, Mon 20 May 17:39
Shaun Byrne not offered a new deal at Dundee. Surprised its been announced now given he`s still got games to play at Rovers.
He`d be an improvement on Allan/Chalmers and a good player to have in the squad fighting against Hamilton / Otoo.
More likely to stay at Rovers though.
He will most likely be Rovers bound on a perm deal. Cant see us making too many early signings this year.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 20 May 18:38
I`d rather we signed a more creative midfielder than Byrne.
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Topic Originator: parsfan97
Date: Mon 20 May 18:44
I’ll be disappointed if Allan has been offered a deal. We need to be getting better quality in if we want to make a push for promotion
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Mon 20 May 19:07
Quote:
parsfan97, Mon 20 May 18:44
I’ll be disappointed if Allan has been offered a deal. We need to be getting better quality in if we want to make a push for promotion
I`d prefer to keep Allan than Chalmers, but given we`re lumbered with Joe for another year then we need to let Allan go.
Can`t have both of them in the squad if we want to get into the promotion playoffs IMO.
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Topic Originator: InschPar
Date: Mon 20 May 19:30
Post Edited (Mon 20 May 19:32)
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 20 May 19:33
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 20 May 18:38
I`d rather we signed a more creative midfielder than Byrne.
We need one but not easy to come by. I know DT was a handful to manage, but we need someone with his talent
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: parsfan97
Date: Mon 20 May 19:42
100% agree DBA. If we could move chalmers on then I’d keep Allan for backup, but I doubt that’s likely to happen
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Topic Originator: InschPar
Date: Mon 20 May 20:40
parsfan97 wrote:
> 100% agree DBA. If we could move chalmers on then I’d keep
> Allan for backup, but I doubt that’s likely to happen
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> Paul Allan has been released, not sure why the club haven’t announced it yet?
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Topic Originator: Swifty
Date: Mon 20 May 20:50
I’ve also heard that Paul Allen has been released. A wee bit surprising that we haven’t announced who is not being offered new contracts? Hopefully we get this announced shortly at the same time as news about new signings!!
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Mon 20 May 20:58
They need to announce quickly if leaks are starting to come out otherwise not going to look great on the club.
On Allan, if he has gone, wish him all the very best but for DAFC it’s definitely the correct move. If we’re serious about making a good go of it next season, we need to free up some resources and bring in better.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 20 May 21:11
Quote:
Swifty, Mon 20 May 20:50
I’ve also heard that Paul Allen has been released. A wee bit surprising that we haven’t announced who is not being offered new contracts? Hopefully we get this announced shortly at the same time as news about new signings!!
News on contracts was meant to come out the week after the supporters meeting……so last week…….fair play if the club are still waiting etc, but communication again seems to be an issue.
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Topic Originator: Parfect69
Date: Mon 20 May 21:28
Maybe waiting to see if Rovers are in our league or not. Would love to see some early signings from us for a change.
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Mon 20 May 21:31
Another season of Joe Chalmers in midfield will be brutal tbh… Paul Allan gone doesn’t surprise me as he’s not done anything to warrant a new contract..
Mon the Pars!
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Mon 20 May 21:40
I think a move for Paul Allan would be good for him too. He is a good player, if we had the resources he would be a good squad player in this league. 67 games, 2 goals, 7 assists in his time here. It can`t be easy for him only getting minutes here and there and the occasional start. Can`t really say anything bad about him on the hard work he put in here, or his attitude. He has reached the age where he needs to be playing regularly now. Maybe a move to somewhere like Kelty or East Fife would do him the world of good. Sometimes a step back to take a step forward
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Topic Originator: Indiapar
Date: Mon 20 May 21:48
I like Paul Allan. Agree he needs to be playing week in week out. I think that he will improve with regular game time. He is no better or worse than anyone we have now so it depends on how he could improve next season and contribute in our push for the playoffs if he were to stay.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar
Date: Mon 20 May 21:57
I think if anything we need to bring in another experienced pro in the middle of the park so that we have a thread of experience in all areas. The younger players need that support around them, particularly when we are up against it. I don`t look at fine margins in terms of points differential at the end of the season, more game by game, where results could have gone either way. We need a core of strength through the team to ensure we do not loose cheap goals. If we continue that next season we could easily be in trouble
Post Edited (Tue 21 May 08:10)
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Mon 20 May 22:44
As I just read on another site…does the board still not have their 7/8 year plan and we are only year 3 in? If that is the case then welcome to league 1 football for a few seasons🤷
Mon the Pars!
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Topic Originator: par-91
Date: Mon 20 May 23:06
Quote:
Alter Ego, Mon 20 May 22:44
As I just read on another site…does the board still not have their 7/8 year plan and we are only year 3 in? If that is the case then welcome to league 1 football for a few seasons🤷
What? I don’t think they’re going to accept relegation?
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Tue 21 May 00:45
I don’t think you understand the principle behind a 7/8 year plan. It is to improve year-on-year, not go back the way.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Tue 21 May 07:03
Quote:
Alter Ego, Mon 20 May 22:44
As I just read on another site…does the board still not have their 7/8 year plan and we are only year 3 in? If that is the case then welcome to league 1 football for a few seasons🤷
Please explain the logic underlying your conclusion, Alter Ego. I`m totally bamboozled by it.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Tue 21 May 08:21
Chalmers is the luckiest football at the club, that’s twice now better players have had to be let go to leave as he’s been the one under contract…
Allan was okay, but like McCann, he came through at the club so supporters gave him less slack but has been found wanting at this level, would be a good option for a club with ambitions of making the championship next season tho, ie a Kelty or even arbroath.
Back to being drenched in my own negativity….
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Topic Originator: par-91
Date: Tue 21 May 08:39
Quote:
Berkey, Tue 21 May 08:21
Chalmers is the luckiest football at the club, that’s twice now better players have had to be let go to leave as he’s been the one under contract…
When was the first time? Genuine question. When we went down, everyone out of contract was released. But he was also a very good option for league 1, as we found out. I’m also not convinced at all that Reece Cole or Graham Dorrans were better?
Then I don’t think we released any midfielders last summer, did we? He also earned himself a new contract with his performances last season anyway, which is hardly ‘lucky’.
Also, is Paul Allan really a better option? I don’t think either player is what we need to challenge in the top half of the championship. If they were both out of contract, I think both would be released. So I’d argue Chalmers’ contract situation isn’t the reason Paul Allan’s been released, as you’re claiming.
If Paul Allan has been released, I hope he kicks on in his career and goes on to fulfil the potential he had when he was younger.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Tue 21 May 08:39
You didn’t “read it” AE. You posted it on another forum.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Tue 21 May 08:56)
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Topic Originator: Football_Par
Date: Tue 21 May 08:47
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Post Edited (Tue 21 May 08:49)
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Topic Originator: AlterPar
Date: Tue 21 May 08:50
This alter guy gives us alters a bad name!
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Topic Originator: weemike
Date: Tue 21 May 09:16
Allan is a decent championship footballer with 20 odd appearances this season, if I were him I`d be very disappointed at not getting offered a new deal
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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie
Date: Tue 21 May 09:20
See Livingston had a few away listed as `automatic relegation release clause`.
That`s not a bad gig. Get relegated but have a free joker card to say cheerio!
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"People always talk about Ronaldinho and magic, but I didn't see him today. I saw Henrik Larsson; that's where the magic was."
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 21 May 09:35
Works both ways, TAFKA.
The club can release a player who is on a decent wage?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 21 May 11:04
I don`t understand why the club hasn`t announced the position regarding the four players who are out of contract at the end of the month. Last year this information was released the day after the final league game of the season. What was the source of the news that Paul Allan is leaving? Did it give any information re the other three players?
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Topic Originator: weemike
Date: Tue 21 May 11:11
Quote:
wee eck, Tue 21 May 11:04
I don`t understand why the club hasn`t announced the position regarding the four players who are out of contract at the end of the month. Last year this information was released the day after the final league game of the season. What was the source of the news that Paul Allan is leaving? Did it give any information re the other three players?
They`ve maybe been offered deals that are not suitable I.e wage + length with a 30th may deadline,
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 21 May 11:18
Last season we were told the players who hadn`t been offered contracts and, at the same time, that negotiations were in progress with Mehmet and Comrie.
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Topic Originator: Football_Par
Date: Tue 21 May 11:21
last season the boys who were getting released were told weeks in advance
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Topic Originator: Football_Par
Date: Tue 21 May 11:23
Topic Originator: weemike like
Date: Tue 21 May 09:16
Allan is a decent championship footballer with 20 odd appearances this season, if I were him I`d be very disappointed at not getting offered a new deal
sometimes its just a case of freeing up the budget to get better players in
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Tue 21 May 11:37
Listen to Roy Barry`s opinion on Chalmers, via East End Tales podcast.
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Topic Originator: Football_Par
Date: Tue 21 May 11:57
chalmers is never going to be popular with some as he dosnt smash people
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Topic Originator: Ladswell_Thistle
Date: Tue 21 May 12:03
On the pitch aside, sounds like Chalmers does an awful lot of good things behind the scenes that others benefit from.
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Topic Originator: EastEndTales
Date: Tue 21 May 12:04
Quote:
LochgellyAlbert, Tue 21 May 11:37
Listen to Roy Barry`s opinion on Chalmers, via East End Tales podcast.
Here here!
Ep.17 of East End Tales is out now with Andrius Skerla
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1972630/15082607
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Topic Originator: neilholland999
Date: Tue 21 May 12:54
Quote:
Ladswell_Thistle, Tue 21 May 12:03
On the pitch aside, sounds like Chalmers does an awful lot of good things behind the scenes that others benefit from.
I was about to say - doesn`t he help out in the running/coaching of the reserve team?
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Topic Originator: par-91
Date: Tue 21 May 12:57
Last season, we won the league with 5/6 games to spare. We had plenty of time to start negotiations and planning for the following season and I think we announced plenty of extensions between then and the end of the season.
This year, we didn’t know what league we’d be in until there was 1 game left, there’s a bit of a difference.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 21 May 13:17
Well, where`s this information coming from that Paul Allan is not being offered a contract? It`s over two weeks since our last game and our fate was known the week before that. I`d be surprised if the manager hasn`t decided which players are leaving.
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Topic Originator: Football_Par
Date: Tue 21 May 13:35
We already have Otoo and Hamilton as the combative CDM types. Even Chalmers plays there so Allan 4th choice ?
Its Attacking Midfielders we are short of i`d say
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Tue 21 May 13:46
Quote:
LochgellyAlbert, Tue 21 May 11:37
Listen to Roy Barry`s opinion on Chalmers, via East End Tales podcast.
What is Roy Barry`s opinion on Chalmers?
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Tue 21 May 14:18
Quote:
red-star-par, Tue 21 May 13:46
Quote:
LochgellyAlbert, Tue 21 May 11:37
Listen to Roy Barry`s opinion on Chalmers, via East End Tales podcast.
What is Roy Barry`s opinion on Chalmers?
An admiration of a player from a great Par`s legend!❤️👍
From someone that knows something about football 🤔😲
Post Edited (Tue 21 May 14:19)
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Topic Originator: EastEndTales
Date: Tue 21 May 15:01
Quote:
red-star-par, Tue 21 May 13:46
Quote:
LochgellyAlbert, Tue 21 May 11:37
Listen to Roy Barry`s opinion on Chalmers, via East End Tales podcast.
What is Roy Barry`s opinion on Chalmers?
Take a listen 😉
Ep.17 of East End Tales is out now with Andrius Skerla
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1972630/15082607
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Topic Originator: Indiapar
Date: Tue 21 May 15:25
I think the one decision that has been made is the loan players returning to their parent clubs. I am sure players will be on holiday and as has been said on here we were not sure what league we would be in so doubt any negotiations have taken place. The fact tgat no announcement has been made suggests we are in negotiation with players, they are on holiday or we are carefully reviewing our options. Glad to see no panic decision making. The Livi situation perhaps tells you something with respect to their wage bill. It looks like they will have a bit of a rebuilding exercise to do with the number of players released, up for sale, or with release clauses.
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Topic Originator: theparsman1885
Date: Tue 21 May 15:27
“You didn’t “read it” AE. You posted it on another forum.”
Zing!
Back on topic, be good to get an early deal sorted for a player in to get some excitement going!
Post Edited (Tue 21 May 15:39)
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Tue 21 May 16:13
If Paul Allan is away we will need a good set piece taker as he was only one capable of regularly taking good corners and freekicks .
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Tue 21 May 18:03
Quote:
saltonsgonagetu, Tue 21 May 16:13
If Paul Allan is away we will need a good set piece taker as he was only one capable of regularly taking good corners and freekicks .
All out of contract players are leaving. Feel sorry for Paul Allan as I feel he would be a useful squad player.
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Tue 21 May 18:13
Tough decisions to make but ultimately the squad needs to improve. I`d argue a few of the under contract guys need to be moved on as well, but now McPake and co need to find the quality to upgrade the team
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Topic Originator: StevenPar77
Date: Tue 21 May 18:13
Personally liked Jakubiak and hope that one doesn`t bite us as I could see him getting fixed up by the likes of Falk!rk.
https://www.agiftfor.net
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Tue 21 May 18:26
Can see us regretting letting Paul Allan go. We’ve been lacking a decent crosser all season. He was excellent at set pieces.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: Parsdaft
Date: Tue 21 May 18:27
Leavers all on clubs website now.
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Topic Originator: weemike
Date: Tue 21 May 18:29
Quote:
AdamAntsParsStripe, Tue 21 May 18:26
Can see us regretting letting Paul Allan go. We’ve been lacking a decent crosser all season. He was excellent at set pieces.
You`ll struggle to get better players than paul and Alex for free in the championship, I`m disappointed for both of them but I`m sure they will pick up clubs of a similar level by next week.
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Tue 21 May 18:34
Always sad to see honest pros leave but we have to make way to improve the squad somehow.
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Tue 21 May 18:34
As others have said I appreciate Allans efforts in his time here.
Think at his age he needs to go somewhere that he`ll play every week. His delivery from set pieces is excellent and wouldn`t be surprised to see him be picked up by a decent side.
We need to prioritise the areas we need to strengthen right now though so there will be casualties.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar
Date: Thu 23 May 18:12
Had the budget allowed I think we would have held on to Paul Allan. Maybe a change of scenery will be good for him. You never know in a season or two he may be back a better player
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Topic Originator: JamesAndrew74
Date: Sat 25 May 04:06
George Oakley to Ayr
Post Edited (Sat 25 May 04:06)
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 25 May 09:03
That`s three first-team players Morton have lost to rival clubs - Muirhead, Crawford and Oakley - and hasn`t Strapp left too?
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Topic Originator: jojo
Date: Sat 25 May 09:11
Allows Inrie to bring in three more 6 ft plus hatchet men .
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Sat 25 May 10:43
Wee eck - Strapps out of contact and been offered a new contract but hasn’t signed yet. Possible waiting to see who else offers him a deal. I’d imagine we’d be monitoring the situation as a replacement for Edwards.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 25 May 10:59
Cheers, AA. I read somewhere that Morton`s budget is out-of-line with most in the Championship and that their board had given it a boost but it doesn`t seem to have stopped the exodus. It must be sickening for Dougie Imrie but he`s a shrewd operator. It`ll be interesting to see how he fills the gaps.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 25 May 11:42
Hibs legends Paul Hanlon and Lewis Stevenson have both been approached by Premiership hopefuls Raith Rovers after the pair were released by the Easter Road club. (Edinburgh Evening News)
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Sat 25 May 11:49
I know Hanlon sister and so far he hasn`t spoken to anyone
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Sat 25 May 12:46
"Strapps out of contact and been offered a new contract but hasn’t signed yet. Possible waiting to see who else offers him a deal"
its reported to be less than what he was just on and thats with Morton increasing their budget and offers to other players.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 25 May 13:37
It was strange what happened to him last season. For the first half of the season he was without a club then he signed a short-term contract with Morton around January time which took him to the end of the season.
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Sat 25 May 13:47
Anton Dowds signs a 1 year deal with Ayr
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Sat 25 May 14:45
Would have liked to see Dowds come to us. He’s a proven goalscorer in the Championship. It would be great to see someone play upfront with Kane with how strong he is at holding the ball
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Sat 25 May 14:48
Gaston signs for Stirling Albion - strange one
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Sat 25 May 15:08
Quote:
RossF, Sat 25 May 14:45
Would have liked to see Dowds come to us. He’s a proven goalscorer in the Championship. It would be great to see someone play upfront with Kane with how strong he is at holding the ball
For me, we need to play Kane and Wighton up top together with Todd behind.
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Sat 25 May 15:27
A full fit Wighton could be a different player next season playing with Kane. Forgot all about him actually!
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Topic Originator: Biggles
Date: Sat 25 May 15:39
If we had played 2 up front last year (regardless of the personnel) we would have far more goals than what we ended up with that`s for sure.
Granted you need the strength in the midfield to allow the 2 up front however keeping teams on the back foot and playing with 2 wingers feeding a front 2 makes life torrid for the defending team.
Our players are more than good enough to do this if set up accordingly
Will he save it? Save it??? He never bloody saw it! Like a bullet!
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Sat 25 May 17:00
"If we had played 2 up front last year (regardless of the personnel) we would have far more goals than what we ended up with that`s for sure"
Not sure how you come to that conclusion. For one thing, it would been the same strikers who weren`t exactly setting games alight. It would also had left us very light in midfield meaning we`d have less of the ball and therefore creating less. A 4-2-3-1 is no less an attacking formation as a 3-5-2 or a 4-4-2, and simply saying that two up front equals more goals flies in the face of pretty much every league and team around the world.
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Topic Originator: Parfect69
Date: Sat 25 May 17:15
We would have a chance of scoring more goals with 2 up front.
Post Edited (Sat 25 May 17:44)
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Sat 25 May 17:40
Quote:
wee eck, Sat 25 May 10:59
Cheers, AA. I read somewhere that Morton`s budget is out-of-line with most in the Championship and that their board had given it a boost but it doesn`t seem to have stopped the exodus. It must be sickening for Dougie Imrie but he`s a shrewd operator. It`ll be interesting to see how he fills the gaps.
Morton are fan owned ,and have made a very small profit the last 18 months
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 25 May 17:54
Who decides on their player budget then?
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Sat 25 May 18:04
Quote:
Parfect69, Sat 25 May 17:15
We would have a chance of scoring more goals with 2 up front.
You’ll need to explain that one to me? If it’s that easy why not play 3 upfront.
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Topic Originator: Parfect69
Date: Sat 25 May 19:24
Think you know what I mean
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Topic Originator: GG4
Date: Sat 25 May 19:33
Joel Nouble maybe worth a shout? He`s out of contract on the 31st May.
Always like the look of him tbh.
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Topic Originator: Biggles
Date: Sat 25 May 21:03
Quote:
kelty_par, Sat 25 May 17:00
"If we had played 2 up front last year (regardless of the personnel) we would have far more goals than what we ended up with that`s for sure"
Not sure how you come to that conclusion. For one thing, it would been the same strikers who weren`t exactly setting games alight. It would also had left us very light in midfield meaning we`d have less of the ball and therefore creating less. A 4-2-3-1 is no less an attacking formation as a 3-5-2 or a 4-4-2, and simply saying that two up front equals more goals flies in the face of pretty much every league and team around the world.
Ill attempt to give my reasoned thoughts. When playing with one striker they need to be good enough in many aspects of the game to be able to do it on their own. None of our forwards have all the attributes to be able to do it (until Kane arrived where he is faster, stronger, better touch, better link up play etc than the other strikers on our books)
Wighton has a proven record of being a goal scorer. When he was asked to play up front on his own, he wasn`t able to have the same impact on games as when playing alongside someone be it that other player holding up play, generating space, flick on etc.
Mccann is a workhorse but not a natural striker. He has shown he doesn`t have the attributes to play up on his own but what he does have is movement, guile and great strength.
The year we were promoted, many games we started with one up top and changed at half time to play 2 up. Eventually later in the season we started to play more with 2 up front.
Will he save it? Save it??? He never bloody saw it! Like a bullet!
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Sat 25 May 22:22
Joel Nouble would be a tremendous signing but I’m sure he won’t be short on offers. Never say never though.
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Topic Originator: JTH123
Date: Sat 25 May 22:25
Quote:
Ahoy!Ahoy!, Sat 25 May 22:22
Joel Nouble would be a tremendous signing but I’m sure he won’t be short on offers. Never say never though.
He was unstoppable the day he scored his hatrick at eep but I`d have thought he`s too similar to Kane?
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Topic Originator: Pars11
Date: Sun 26 May 00:59
Derek Garston is 37YO, Stirling Albion will be a great move for him at his age.
Bluebell Polka
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Topic Originator: Bovril Man
Date: Sun 26 May 07:43
Quote:
GG4, Sat 25 May 19:33
Joel Nouble maybe worth a shout? He`s out of contract on the 31st May.
Always like the look of him tbh.
I wouldn’t trust Nouble week on week to turn up. When Martindale desperately needed him to perform this year he was more often than not disinterested/ineffectual. Hasn’t been the same player since his rumoured big move to either Hearts or Hibs this time last year didn’t materialise.
Let him be someone else’s expensive flop.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sun 26 May 11:19
I would be very surprised if we bring another striker on board. At the start of last season JM said that we did not need four. We have four on our books just now..
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Sun 26 May 23:14
Callum Fordyce leaving his role as player / assistant manager at Airdrie.
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Sun 26 May 23:16
Deleted as I was saying the same
Post Edited (Sun 26 May 23:17)
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 27 May 00:08
It seems that it`s his decision. Isn`t he Rhys McCabe`s cousin? This is from the club website:-
May 26, 2024
Defender Fordyce moves on
Player/assistant-manager Callum Fordyce has chosen to call time on a successful five-year spell with Airdrieonians, and will move on this summer having left a huge mark during his time with the Diamonds.
Initially signed in May 2019, Callum brought his considerable experience to the backline and made an immediate impression on the Diamonds support, winning the Player of the Year award in each of his first two seasons.
Callum’s influence on the pitch was plain to see, and a spell as club captain followed before moving into the player/assistant-manager role in May 2022.
Consistently solid at the back, Callum leaves us having been inducted into the Airdrieonians Hall of Fame in his final season at the club, and we thank him for his considerable contribution and wish him all the very best with his next move.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Mon 27 May 08:49
Yes, Fordyce and McCabe are cousins, eck.
I`ve always felt that Fordyce was very unlucky to be released by the Pars. He was a good player when he signed from Livi and was immediately installed as team captain by AJ. He then suffered that horrible injury against Ayr. It was described as accidental, but Callum felt it was reckless, and I thought so too at the time. He was then rushed back for a game at Easter Road, where he was arguably MOM, but made the mistake which led to Hibs winner. In the next game, at home to St Mirren, he made two mistakes from which the visitors scored and he was hooked at halftime. Fortunately, the Pars were able to come back to win an exciting game 4-3. He was never quite the same player after that, no doubt because it takes time to recover, both physically and psychologically, after such a long layoff.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 27 May 08:55
I wonder if there has been a falling-out between him and McCabe?
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 27 May 10:48
There`s a lot of speculation on the Airdrie thread on Pie and Bovril that Fordyce and McCabe have fallen out but that`s all it is - speculation, nothing definite. There`s also a feeling he`s on his way to the Rovers because of the Ian Murray connection.
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Mon 27 May 12:31
Shaun Byrne is a man in demand after Raith Rovers` failure to win promotion via the playoffs.
The Dundee midfielder is out of contract this summer and won`t be offered a new deal by the Dark Blues.
Raith are keen to land him permanently, but face competition from Fife rivals Dunfermline.
Partick Thistle, former club Livingston and Northern Irish Champions Larne are also in the mix, according to the Courier.
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Mon 27 May 13:39
Daily Record:
Stuart McKinstry has been offered the chance to extend his Queen’s Park stay by another two years.
The former Leeds kid joined the Spiders last October and impressed enough in his 21 appearances for the Championship outfit for boss Callum Davidson to slap a new extension down on the table.
However, the Queen’s boss faces a nervous wait, with the 21-year-old also attracting rival interest from Partick Thistle, Dunfermline and English League One side Carlisle.
Scotland youth internationalist McKinstry was released by Leeds last summer having spent the previous campaign on loan at former club Motherwell.
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Topic Originator: Football_Par
Date: Mon 27 May 14:30
GJS93 wrote:
> Daily Record:
>
> Stuart McKinstry has been offered the chance to extend his
> Queen’s Park stay by another two years.
>
> The former Leeds kid joined the Spiders last October and
> impressed enough in his 21 appearances for the Championship
> outfit for boss Callum Davidson to slap a new extension down on
> the table.
>
> However, the Queen’s boss faces a nervous wait, with the
> 21-year-old also attracting rival interest from Partick
> Thistle, Dunfermline and English League One side Carlisle.
>
> Scotland youth internationalist McKinstry was released by Leeds
> last summer having spent the previous campaign on loan at
> former club Motherwell.
>
>
I`ve never really noticed him tbh, any good ?
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Topic Originator: Row_ZZ
Date: Mon 27 May 16:42
QP fans don`t rate him I don`t think.
"A smile might be good!"
"Nothing to smile about in my life"
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Topic Originator: Parsdaft
Date: Mon 27 May 18:33
Morton sign Lamar Reynolds from Maidstone Inited, striker
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 27 May 18:38
David Martindale is staying on as Livingston manager.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Mon 27 May 18:38
I can see us being in for Byrne, another Dundee player mcpake will know. Not sure if his loan spell at raith was considered a success, had heard he made very little impact. Wonder who else Dundee have released?
Mckinstray would be interesting, assume whoever scouts for us must have at least seen him play as he hasn’t been at st Johnstone or Dundee.
Back to being drenched in my own negativity….
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 27 May 18:50
He played for QP against us. Not sure he`s any better than Mochrie.
Post Edited (Mon 27 May 19:19)
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Tue 28 May 03:59
Quote:
Berkey, Mon 27 May 18:38
I can see us being in for Byrne, another Dundee player mcpake will know. Not sure if his loan spell at raith was considered a success, had heard he made very little impact. Wonder who else Dundee have released?
Mckinstray would be interesting, assume whoever scouts for us must have at least seen him play as he hasn’t been at st Johnstone or Dundee.
Honestly, will you just give it a rest? Its getting tedious and boring now…….
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Tue 28 May 07:44
Quote:
Dave_1885, Tue 28 May 03:59
Quote:
Berkey, Mon 27 May 18:38
I can see us being in for Byrne, another Dundee player mcpake will know. Not sure if his loan spell at raith was considered a success, had heard he made very little impact. Wonder who else Dundee have released?
Mckinstray would be interesting, assume whoever scouts for us must have at least seen him play as he hasn’t been at st Johnstone or Dundee.
Honestly, will you just give it a rest? Its getting tedious and boring now…….
Thing is he thinks he`s a comedian
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Gusmcpherson
Date: Tue 28 May 07:55
Hearing we are looking at some striker called Bennet winter.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Tue 28 May 08:11
Quote:
Gusmcpherson, Tue 28 May 07:55
Hearing we are looking at some striker called Bennet winter.
Dunno how reliable your source is, Gus, but I`ve just googled him. He`s 20 years old, a striker for St Pauli, has played 21 games and scored 9 goals....
Sounds like he could do a job for us. 🙂
Not your average Sunday League player.
Post Edited (Tue 28 May 08:11)
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Topic Originator: Gusmcpherson
Date: Tue 28 May 08:26
Sounds like it might just be nonsense then 😂
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Topic Originator: purekozma
Date: Tue 28 May 08:37
Cmon guys no rumour names unless it`s in papers. Rovers and others have spies searching for available players too.
‘League 1 title winners 2023.’
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Tue 28 May 08:39
I find it worrying that the reason given publicly and I`m assuming to Allan himself is financial. He is still relatively young and I`d be comfortable saying nowhere near our top earner. So it`s either a throwaway line or we are in deep trouble if we head into another season with this squad.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Tue 28 May 09:16
Bennett Winter plays for St Pauli 2 (reserves) and has 9 goals in 20.
Could be something in it, you never know. It would good if we started seeing some players from the German game coming over.
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Tue 28 May 09:26
Played against us in the friendly. We obviously have the link, so fingers crossed.
Post Edited (Tue 28 May 09:26)
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 28 May 09:55
Haven`t St Pauli just been promoted to the Bundesliga? Signing him would be like attracting someone from Leicester/Ipswich/Southampton. What would be the motivation for the player and how could we come anywhere close to matching his wages?
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Tue 28 May 10:00
The big money the club gets for Edwards could be used to pay an incoming player from Germany ?
Fantasy Football anybody ?
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Tue 28 May 10:16
Re: Close Season Deals
Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 28 May 09:55
Haven`t St Pauli just been promoted to the Bundesliga? Signing him would be like attracting someone from Leicester/Ipswich/Southampton. What would be the motivation for the player and how could we come anywhere close to matching his wages?
They have, but he doesn`t play for the 1st team, he`s in their youth/reserves. Not sure of his contract status, but could be potentially a loan.
Post Edited (Tue 28 May 10:22)
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Tue 28 May 11:15
"And what about work permit post Brexit?"
pay the fee/costs required to go through the SFA exemptions panel and hope to convince them the player merits the work permit.
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Topic Originator: Gaz3822
Date: Tue 28 May 19:33
Fordyce to the Rovers
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Tue 28 May 20:39
Quote:
Gaz3822, Tue 28 May 19:33
Fordyce to the Rovers
Probably had a fall out cause he wanted more money 😂
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Tue 28 May 23:06
Fordyce won’t strengthen the rovers as his legs have gone but he could be good in a coaching capacity…
Mon the Pars!
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Tue 28 May 23:28
How many coaches do Raith need?
Looking at their bench on TV last couple of games, never saw Potter, Cameron was there plus someone on Murray`s shoulder that I didn`t recognise.
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Tue 28 May 23:34
2+2=5 of course, but maybe Ian Murray is about to leave Rovers and Rhys McCabe is being lined up to take over? Would maybe explain Fordyce not wanting to be tied to a new deal at Airdrie. He could now do the player/assistant role at Rovers.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Tue 28 May 23:41
Quote:
LochgellyAlbert, Tue 28 May 23:28
How many coaches do Raith need?
Looking at their bench on TV last couple of games, never saw Potter, Cameron was there plus someone on Murray`s shoulder that I didn`t recognise.
John Potter isn’t strictly a coach, but a Technical Director working on implementing their long term strategic objectives and overseeing their football operations.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Wed 29 May 08:56
Quote:
Jeffery, Tue 28 May 23:34
2 2=5 of course, but maybe Ian Murray is about to leave Rovers and Rhys McCabe is being lined up to take over? Would maybe explain Fordyce not wanting to be tied to a new deal at Airdrie. He could now do the player/assistant role at Rovers.
Im not sure of the legalities of that…..feels a bit like the football version of insider trading if that happened 😂 imagine he moved and McCabe decided to stay! Or Murray didnt leave 😂
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Wed 29 May 09:26
McCabe has just signed a new contract at Airdrie, rumours that there was a falling out with Fordyce.
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Wed 29 May 09:41
Stevie Mallan looking for a move back to Scotland after leaving Salford, doubt he will be short of suitors. Mentions in his interview that he is looking for Prem/Championship.
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Wed 29 May 16:36
Seems we aren’t in for Byrne.
Reports stating Livingston are favourites to sign him but have a fight with Partick and Raith, no mention of us.
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Wed 29 May 16:44
"LIVINGSTON could be set for a reunion with midfielder Shaun Byrne - but face competition from Championship rivals Raith and Partick."
they just signed Reece McAlear after being released by Tranmere, one i wouldnt have minded seeing at EEP.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Wed 29 May 17:20
I really rate Byrne but with Hamilton, Chalmers and Otoo on the books who can play that role, we’re well covered in that position.
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Wed 29 May 17:35
Former Loanee Bruce Anderson has signed a 2 year deal with Kilmarnock.
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Wed 29 May 20:17
No doubt Martindale will still be pleading they`re skint though.
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Wed 29 May 22:28
Chalmers will surely know he’s going to be a bench player next season? So why not go and try to move.. he can pick up the wages on the bench but surely he can move on?
Mon the Pars!
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Thu 30 May 07:01
Have to agree with Alter Ego. If we are serious about achieving a Play-Off spot or going for automatic promotion we need better players than Joe Chalmers. He sat on the bench the last few weeks and never got a sniff, all the while when Allan was fit he was chosen ahead of Joe.
I think we go at the moment with O’too and Hamilton the midfield paring but really think we need another couple of central midfielders amongst other areas which need addressed.
Byrne would have been an upgrade on Chalmers as would Alston who has been mentioned. Alston with his experience would slot into that midfield area as a valuable squad member.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Thu 30 May 07:27
I’m pretty sure a few of these guys including chalmers would be free to leave if they wanted to.
We let go of all out of contract players which suggests more would have gone if they were not out of contract.
We just have to hope a few of them fancy playing so move on.
Back to being drenched in my own negativity….
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Topic Originator: Pars Athletic
Date: Thu 30 May 08:36
Andy Condisine leaving St Johnstone
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Topic Originator: dafc111
Date: Thu 30 May 18:43
Raith have signed Lewis Stevenson. Would have liked to see him here
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Topic Originator: theparsman1885
Date: Thu 30 May 18:55
dafc111 wrote:
> Raith have signed Lewis Stevenson. Would have liked to see him
> here
Too old too slow, they can carry on signing players like that. great news for the rest of the league. They can crack on with the slowest defence in the division they’ll sink like stone.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Thu 30 May 19:00
More digs at us by their stupid childish cringey SM team.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Thu 30 May 19:06
No way he was coming to us, despite the paper talk. Rovers boy from a Rovers family.
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Thu 30 May 19:07
I was thinking Raith might not have a pot to p1ss in after having such a large squad this season. It felt like it might be promotion or bust for them.
It`s looking like they still have money for signings though, Lewis Stevenson wouldn`t come cheap. I`m glad they`ve got him and we didn`t pay what will be big wages for a player of his advanced years. They seem to have the total opposite signing strategy to us, going for 30 year old experienced players that are at their peak with no real sell on value, while we are going for up and coming players. I know what I prefer, although a few experienced heads would help.
I note that they have more than doubled their average crowd to around 4,180, which isn`t bad compared to sub 2,000 crowd the year before. Our average of 5,444 is also up, best average crowd since 2005. Good to see that even with them having a great season and us struggling we are still by far the big team in Fife
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Thu 30 May 19:11
Throwing money at experienced, expensive senior pros whilst they have a potential pitch replacement looming over them to get to the big leagues. Bold strategy.
Post Edited (Thu 30 May 19:12)
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Topic Originator: Row_ZZ
Date: Thu 30 May 19:12
Be funny when they inevitably plummet next season.
"A smile might be good!"
"Nothing to smile about in my life"
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Topic Originator: alwaysaPar
Date: Thu 30 May 19:16
They have a fairly structured wage policy where most of the players are on the same salary, only difference will be bonuses
Unfortunately we have at least 4 players on a higher wage than any of the Raith squad....
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Thu 30 May 19:18
Last I heard Raith were expecting their first year under the new owners to be profitable? In their first 6 months they increased revenue by 600k whilst their outlay only increased by £100k.
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Topic Originator: AlterPar
Date: Thu 30 May 19:19
Their social media stuff is actually spot on and quite funny. Refreshing to see, I wish we had anything remotely close.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 30 May 20:23
So now we`ve got somebody who knows our wages structure and Raith`s as well!
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Thu 30 May 20:27
Quote:
AlterPar, Thu 30 May 19:19
Their social media stuff is actually spot on and quite funny. Refreshing to see, I wish we had anything remotely close.
It really isn`t. Completely cringe worthy and we`re not the only fans who think so. It`s like they`ve hired a media student from Fife College to do it. Whoever is doing it is obsessed with us. Best season in years whilst we have one of our worst and still sell fewer tickets 😂
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Thu 30 May 20:27
There’s a real feel good factor around Raith at the moment, from the outside looking in they seem to be doing a lot right.
Not as convinced as others that it may lead to a car crash.
Post Edited (Thu 30 May 20:33)
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Thu 30 May 21:12
Quote:
jake89, Thu 30 May 20:27
Quote:
AlterPar, Thu 30 May 19:19
Their social media stuff is actually spot on and quite funny. Refreshing to see, I wish we had anything remotely close.
It really isn`t. Completely cringe worthy and we`re not the only fans who think so. It`s like they`ve hired a media student from Fife College to do it. Whoever is doing it is obsessed with us. Best season in years whilst we have one of our worst and still sell fewer tickets 😂
This 💯.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: AlterPar
Date: Thu 30 May 21:24
I disagree but that’s life!
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Thu 30 May 21:39
Whatever you think of their content, it is serving it`s purpose for them. Their announcement today has been viewed over 560k times in just a few hours and on top of the publicity it gains for them, X(Twitter) is monetised unless I`m mistaken?
For context, our season ticket announcement 3 weeks ago has 45k views.
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Thu 30 May 21:45
I think their social media is cringy to be honest, but it might appeal to people with lower than average IQs, and so it seems to be doing okay on social media. Maybe we should start giving them a slagging on Twitter (X) and play them at their own game
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Thu 30 May 22:14
X offers heehaw. It`s like 0.005p per impression and that`s assuming someone is signed up. I guarantee the majority of views are from people sharing it and laughing. Fair play to them if they`re happy to be the court jester.
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Thu 30 May 22:29
Their announcement video for Stevenson was very good tbf
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Thu 30 May 22:42
Enjoy their social media stuff. You can see it`s working too with how bitter some in this thread are over it too.
We are the wee team currently, let them mock
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Thu 30 May 23:03
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 30 May 20:23
So now we`ve got somebody who knows our wages structure and Raith`s as well!
You obviously know both to Diss this ?
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Thu 30 May 23:30
Quote:
kelty_par, Thu 30 May 22:29
Their announcement video for Stevenson was very good tbf
Really? It was embarrassing. Obviously folk like you and all the Raith fans must be easy pleased.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Thu 30 May 23:46
Quote:
da_no_1, Thu 30 May 23:30
Quote:
kelty_par, Thu 30 May 22:29
Their announcement video for Stevenson was very good tbf
Really? It was embarrassing. Obviously folk like you and all the Raith fans must be easy pleased.
Don`t watch it then? Dear lord
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Fri 31 May 00:45
I`m reading that Stevenson is 36. OK maybe if he was a goalie but that`s well past it for an outfield player. Very glad we weren`t suckered into that one.
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Fri 31 May 07:42
Livingston have made 8 signings already this close season .
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Topic Originator: AlterPar
Date: Fri 31 May 07:47
‘Lower than average IQ’s’ and ‘Folk like you’ against a different opinion. Absolute twats man, this forum really is vile.
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Topic Originator: GG4
Date: Fri 31 May 07:50
Topic Originator: AlterPar like
Date: Fri 31 May 07:47
‘Lower than average IQ’s’ and ‘Folk like you’ against a different opinion. Absolute twats man, this forum really is vile.
Bell end alert.
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Topic Originator: AlterPar
Date: Fri 31 May 08:09
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Post Edited (Fri 31 May 08:10)
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Fri 31 May 08:39
Quote:
Paralex, Fri 31 May 00:45
I`m reading that Stevenson is 36. OK maybe if he was a goalie but that`s well past it for an outfield player. Very glad we weren`t suckered into that one.
You wouldn`t have signed Brewster then? Brian Graham just won player of the year at 36 and Stephen Dobbie and Charlie Adam have also won it in recent times at that age.Luca Modric will probably play in the Champions League final this weekend and he is going on 39.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Fri 31 May 09:08
Quote:
Paralex, Fri 31 May 00:45
I`m reading that Stevenson is 36. OK maybe if he was a goalie but that`s well past it for an outfield player. Very glad we weren`t suckered into that one.
I mean, its not “well past it” at all 😂
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Topic Originator: Gusmcpherson
Date: Fri 31 May 12:46
Raith seem to have it more right on and off the park than we do at the moment. People would be surprised to know they don’t have as big a budget as us even last season. Stevenson will do a job for them but not sure he will last two years. As for Chalmers we should be offloading him if we want to improve
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Fri 31 May 13:34
Quote:
Gusmcpherson, Fri 31 May 12:46
Raith seem to have it more right on and off the park than we do at the moment. People would be surprised to know they don’t have as big a budget as us even last season. Stevenson will do a job for them but not sure he will last two years. As for Chalmers we should be offloading him if we want to improve
How would "offloading Chalmers" help us improve, Gus? And why would he agree to go elsewhere when he has a contract with the Pars and is highly regarded by the management team and his teammates for his contribution both on and off the pitch. He`s a model pro, trains well, helps the younger players and contributes to the harmony and camaraderie of the playing squad.
Still think we`d be better to get rid of him?
Not your average Sunday League player.
Post Edited (Fri 31 May 13:35)
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Topic Originator: Gusmcpherson
Date: Fri 31 May 13:41
Yes I do, as his wages should be better used elsewhere on players that demand a spot in first 11 rather than offer support to first team like you’re suggesting.
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Fri 31 May 14:06
Quote:
GG Riva, Fri 31 May 13:34
Quote:
Gusmcpherson, Fri 31 May 12:46
Raith seem to have it more right on and off the park than we do at the moment. People would be surprised to know they don’t have as big a budget as us even last season. Stevenson will do a job for them but not sure he will last two years. As for Chalmers we should be offloading him if we want to improve
How would "offloading Chalmers" help us improve, Gus? And why would he agree to go elsewhere when he has a contract with the Pars and is highly regarded by the management team and his teammates for his contribution both on and off the pitch. He`s a model pro, trains well, helps the younger players and contributes to the harmony and camaraderie of the playing squad.
Still think we`d be better to get rid of him?
Yes. He`s not good enough if promotion is our aim.
The rest is commendable but it`s on pitch contribution that matters when budgets are tight.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 31 May 14:24
I wonder what it would do for our recruitment if we got the reputation of being a club that didn`t honour its contracts.
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Fri 31 May 15:22
So many posts seem, one way or another, to get round to a discussion of Joe Chalmers. He just isn`t the liability on the park that some suggest he is. He may lack some qualities that others have but he patently possesses qualities that no-one else has. If he works on some of the qualities he lacks, he can still be an excellent player for us. Everyone has a dip in form at some stage of the season and Joe is no exception. If we have more of a spark up front, taking the weight off the midfield and defence I`m sure Joe will flourish. He deserves that chance.
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Topic Originator: Football_Par
Date: Fri 31 May 15:24
Paralex wrote:
> So many posts seem, one way or another, to get round to a
> discussion of Joe Chalmers. He just isn`t the liability on the
> park that some suggest he is. He may lack some qualities that
> others have but he patently possesses qualities that no-one
> else has. If he works on some of the qualities he lacks, he can
> still be an excellent player for us. Everyone has a dip in form
> at some stage of the season and Joe is no exception. If we have
> more of a spark up front, taking the weight off the midfield
> and defence I`m sure Joe will flourish. He deserves that
> chance.
>
>
said it a few times, its because he dosnt go steaming into tackles so he must be a shitebag.
Scottish fans mentality
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Fri 31 May 15:30
The best anyone can do is have an educated guess at budget/spend. There could be a difference there between the teams but really who knows.
What I would say about Rovers is that the accessibility of funds (either in the bank of fed in ad-hoc by their wealthy fan investors) appears different between the teams. When Raith need someone they seem to move far more quickly than we do.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Fri 31 May 15:39
The thing about money and investors is they`re happy to chuck it about when the sun is shining but quickly close up shop when the rain starts and the reality hits that there is no money to be made in Scottish football unless you`re in it for the long run.
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Topic Originator: weemike
Date: Fri 31 May 16:24
On 2 separate occasions raith were 1 result away from the season being a financial success. The board at starks will be feeling confident in their strategy at the moment
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Fri 31 May 16:51
To be fair raith aren`t doing much wrong where we limped to safety and lost a fortune. I find it funny how upset some get over a comic style photo posted on social media.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 31 May 17:04
`Lost a fortune`? We`ll have to wait and see the results for the current year, which ends today.
Obsessing over a rival is the very definition of a `wee team` in my book. Let them get on with it and see where it takes them. They`ve made mistakes, just like us. Imagine if we`d signed Zak Rudden instead of Chris Kane.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Fri 31 May 17:15
I’d be content keeping chalmers….if we managed to offload o’hallaran and McCann.
Hamilton and Falkirk are better than what went down so we will need to improve the team to make sure we keep up.
At the moment I think raith should be favourites for the league with livi just behind.
Back to being drenched in my own negativity….
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Topic Originator: Indiapar
Date: Fri 31 May 20:28
I think we have the core of the squad so agree I think we will only bring in 2-3 players at most. I think this is a big season for McCann. He is still raw but has the physical strength needed for this league. I see Craig Chalmers as an integral part of the squad too. We lacked movement up front last season so never got the best from him. We have options at the back even if Edwards moves on so I don`t see too many problems there. I think one in midfield and another full back are the more pressing needs. Maybe one or two loan players to make up the squad would be all I would expect.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Fri 31 May 20:30
Quote:
Indiapar, Fri 31 May 20:28
I think we have the core of the squad so agree I think we will only bring in 2-3 players at most. I think this is a big season for McCann. He is still raw but has the physical strength needed for this league. I see Craig Chalmers as an integral part of the squad too. We lacked movement up front last season so never got the best from him. We have options at the back even if Edwards moves on so I don`t see too many problems there. I think one in midfield and another full back are the more pressing needs. Maybe one or two loan players to make up the squad would be all I would expect.
I know we could do with toughening up but I don`t think putting a rugby player in midfield is a good strategy.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 31 May 21:06
I dunno Jake - they wee tight shorts and nae necks might get some of us all a-glow
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Kyle DAFC
Date: Fri 31 May 21:17
Absolutely outrageous message to send. If a man said this about a women’s team everyone including you would be up in arms, what makes it okay to think you can just sexualise men? Absolutely disgusting.
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Topic Originator: k76
Date: Fri 31 May 21:25
Agree Kyle. Disgusting comment no need for that.
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Topic Originator: Scottdoherty
Date: Fri 31 May 21:29
Exactly that Kyle bud. And far from the first time. Feel a bit sick tbh.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Fri 31 May 21:57
Lost for words. Absolutely nothing to be offended about in what Buffy said. If the show was on the other foot no-one would bat an eyelid.
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Topic Originator: Kyle DAFC
Date: Fri 31 May 22:05
If that was said about a women’s team it would be viewed as sexist and disgraceful and rightly so. No excuse just because it’s about men. Absolutely disgraceful and anyone who thinks otherwise is an absolute clown.
Post Edited (Fri 31 May 22:09)
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Fri 31 May 22:34
Quote:
buffy, Fri 31 May 21:06
I dunno Jake - they wee tight shorts and nae necks might get some of us all a-glow
I was watching the Scotland v Israel match tonight. The wee tight shorts of the Israeli centre back had me all a-glow.
Is this acceptable for me to say?
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Fri 31 May 22:47
Quote:
red-star-par, Fri 31 May 22:34
Quote:
buffy, Fri 31 May 21:06
I dunno Jake - they wee tight shorts and nae necks might get some of us all a-glow
I was watching the Scotland v Israel match tonight. The wee tight shorts of the Israeli centre back had me all a-glow.
Is this acceptable for me to say?
Alkisi? Not on her best form tbh. Subbed at half-time.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Fri 31 May 23:03
Can we take the sting out of this please.
Anyone who knows Buffy will be aware it was tongue in cheek and no ill intent at all.
That doesn’t make it right before people jump the gun and folk are quite right to disagree and challenge where they see fit for any wrongdoing but please don’t turn this into a mob mentality and using phrases ‘absolutely disgusting’ ‘absolute clowns’ ‘outrageous’ ‘feeling a bit sick’.
Please be more constructive and a little more considerate in responses as I’m very worried that Buffy will be reading those posts above and will be becoming very overwhelmed and lonely for what was intended to be a harmless (albeit ill judged) light hearted comment to Jake. That isn’t right either.
Admin - would be good if you can just close this thread and enable a new one to be started in its place.
Post Edited (Fri 31 May 23:03)
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Fri 31 May 23:06
Absolutely spot on Berry. A totally embarrassing over reaction by some.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: Row_ZZ
Date: Fri 31 May 23:12
Never understood why women get a free pass for that patter, when men get, rightfully, hounded. Double standards, eh.
"A smile might be good!"
"Nothing to smile about in my life"
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Fri 31 May 23:23
It`s the over reaction though isn`t it? Had someone said something about physically admiring a female player and then someone posted about how they were clutching their pearls and `feeling a bit sick tbh` because of said comment I`d also feel that would also be over the top as well
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 31 May 23:27
I’m absolutely fine 😂 but thanks for the thoughts Berry, Jake and TOWK. Yer guid soils and clearly know my humour.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Fri 31 May 23:47
Buffy ,on another topic have you got your season tkt yet
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Topic Originator: Kyle DAFC
Date: Sat 1 Jun 03:11
Nope I don’t accept this at all. If a man said this everyone would be up in arms, why is it acceptable because a woman said this. Absolutely outrageous and it’s clearly double standards, anyone who doesn’t think so is clearly a clown and can message me privately so I can tell them how much of an absolute clown they are.
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Topic Originator: theparsman1885
Date: Sat 1 Jun 05:53
Clearly a good night had in Tappies by sounds of it…
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Sat 1 Jun 05:57
Quote:
GG Riva, Fri 31 May 13:34
Quote:
Gusmcpherson, Fri 31 May 12:46
Raith seem to have it more right on and off the park than we do at the moment. People would be surprised to know they don’t have as big a budget as us even last season. Stevenson will do a job for them but not sure he will last two years. As for Chalmers we should be offloading him if we want to improve
How would "offloading Chalmers" help us improve, Gus? And why would he agree to go elsewhere when he has a contract with the Pars and is highly regarded by the management team and his teammates for his contribution both on and off the pitch. He`s a model pro, trains well, helps the younger players and contributes to the harmony and camaraderie of the playing squad.
Still think we`d be better to get rid of him?
Since I failed to convince you with my reply to your post, I`ll add the bleedingly obvious comment that "offloading" Chalmers would only improve the playing side of the squad if we were able to bring in a significantly better player who was unlikely to disrupt the current harmony of the dressing room,
Ask yourself. Is such a player readily available? Can we meet his wage demands? Is he willing to join the Pars? Is he under contract with another club and are they prepared to release him? Does another club want Chalmers and and are they willing to at least match his Pars wages?
Not as straightforward as you seem to think, is it?
Not your average Sunday League player.
Post Edited (Sat 01 Jun 05:58)
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Sat 1 Jun 07:49
Quote:
GG Riva, Sat 1 Jun 05:57
Quote:
GG Riva, Fri 31 May 13:34
Quote:
Gusmcpherson, Fri 31 May 12:46
Raith seem to have it more right on and off the park than we do at the moment. People would be surprised to know they don’t have as big a budget as us even last season. Stevenson will do a job for them but not sure he will last two years. As for Chalmers we should be offloading him if we want to improve
How would "offloading Chalmers" help us improve, Gus? And why would he agree to go elsewhere when he has a contract with the Pars and is highly regarded by the management team and his teammates for his contribution both on and off the pitch. He`s a model pro, trains well, helps the younger players and contributes to the harmony and camaraderie of the playing squad.
Still think we`d be better to get rid of him?
Since I failed to convince you with my reply to your post, I`ll add the bleedingly obvious comment that "offloading" Chalmers would only improve the playing side of the squad if we were able to bring in a significantly better player who was unlikely to disrupt the current harmony of the dressing room,
Ask yourself. Is such a player readily available? Can we meet his wage demands? Is he willing to join the Pars? Is he under contract with another club and are they prepared to release him? Does another club want Chalmers and and are they willing to at least match his Pars wages?
Not as straightforward as you seem to think, is it?
What a condescending reply.
I think everyone understands how a transfer window works mate. That doesn`t change the fact that, IMO, Chalmers isn`t going to take us to the next level.
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Topic Originator: Football_Par
Date: Sat 1 Jun 08:05
DBA wrote:
> Quote:
GG Riva, Sat 1 Jun 05:57
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> Quote:
GG Riva, Fri 31 May 13:34
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> Quote:
Gusmcpherson, Fri 31 May 12:46
>
> Raith seem to have it more right on and off the park than we do
> at the moment. People would be surprised to know they don’t
> have as big a budget as us even last season. Stevenson will do
> a job for them but not sure he will last two years. As for
> Chalmers we should be offloading him if we want to
> improve
>
> How would "offloading Chalmers" help us improve, Gus? And why
> would he agree to go elsewhere when he has a contract with the
> Pars and is highly regarded by the management team and his
> teammates for his contribution both on and off the pitch. He`s
> a model pro, trains well, helps the younger players and
> contributes to the harmony and camaraderie of the playing
> squad.
>
> Still think we`d be better to get rid of him?
>
> Since I failed to convince you with my reply to your post, I`ll
> add the bleedingly obvious comment that "offloading" Chalmers
> would only improve the playing side of the squad if we were
> able to bring in a significantly better player who was unlikely
> to disrupt the current harmony of the dressing room,
>
> Ask yourself. Is such a player readily available? Can we meet
> his wage demands? Is he willing to join the Pars? Is he under
> contract with another club and are they prepared to release
> him? Does another club want Chalmers and and are they willing
> to at least match his Pars wages?
>
> Not as straightforward as you seem to think, is it?
>
> What a condescending reply.
>
> I think everyone understands how a transfer window works mate.
> That doesn`t change the fact that, IMO, Chalmers isn`t going to
> take us to the next level.
I think we should consolodate first before trying to go for the next league
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Sat 1 Jun 08:30
Quote:
DBA, Sat 1 Jun 07:49
Quote:
GG Riva, Sat 1 Jun 05:57
Quote:
GG Riva, Fri 31 May 13:34
Quote:
Gusmcpherson, Fri 31 May 12:46
Raith seem to have it more right on and off the park than we do at the moment. People would be surprised to know they don’t have as big a budget as us even last season. Stevenson will do a job for them but not sure he will last two years. As for Chalmers we should be offloading him if we want to improve
How would "offloading Chalmers" help us improve, Gus? And why would he agree to go elsewhere when he has a contract with the Pars and is highly regarded by the management team and his teammates for his contribution both on and off the pitch. He`s a model pro, trains well, helps the younger players and contributes to the harmony and camaraderie of the playing squad.
Still think we`d be better to get rid of him?
Since I failed to convince you with my reply to your post, I`ll add the bleedingly obvious comment that "offloading" Chalmers would only improve the playing side of the squad if we were able to bring in a significantly better player who was unlikely to disrupt the current harmony of the dressing room,
Ask yourself. Is such a player readily available? Can we meet his wage demands? Is he willing to join the Pars? Is he under contract with another club and are they prepared to release him? Does another club want Chalmers and and are they willing to at least match his Pars wages?
Not as straightforward as you seem to think, is it?
What a condescending reply.
I think everyone understands how a transfer window works mate. That doesn`t change the fact that, IMO, Chalmers isn`t going to take us to the next level.
Apologies, DBA. My post does have a condescending tone when I read it back. It was certainly not my intention. I just find some comments `re Chalmers frustrating. Absolutely nobody has suggested he will "take us to the next level."
The manager and CEO believed Chalmers was worth an extended contract, whether we agree or not. He accepted it. What makes folk think he can just be "offloaded" just because they don`t rate him? Should he be actively looking for another club, in your opinion?
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Sat 1 Jun 09:40
Quote:
Scottdoherty, Fri 31 May 21:29
Exactly that Kyle bud. And far from the first time. Feel a bit sick tbh.
1st post? Jog on
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Topic Originator: dpard
Date: Sat 1 Jun 09:45
What`s the chances of keeping this thread, just for updates of deals, rather than having to trawl through post after post of petty squabbling?
The flame still burns
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sat 1 Jun 10:22
Deja vu….last close season ended up a squabble due to lack of activity on the recruitment front…At least this year we will have the euros to take our mind off EEP things for a while..
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 1 Jun 10:30
Being a Pars fan is complaining if we don`t make immediate signings whilst also complaining about panic signings.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 1 Jun 10:41
Jake, I thought it was complaining that the board don`t back the manager financially and complaining at losing £1m a year.
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Sat 1 Jun 10:42
"Really? It was embarrassing. Obviously folk like you and all the Raith fans must be easy pleased."
Embarrassing? Not a fan of Bryan`s Gunn then? I enjoy his output I have to say, and with 120k followers on Twitter and mentions on Football Clichés, Guardian Football Weekly and the Totally Football Show, it seems I`m not alone. It`s OK to admit you have no sense of humour or are an old man shouting at clouds you know? You don`t have to label things you don`t understand as "embarrassing".
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 1 Jun 10:51
Quote:
Kyle DAFC, Fri 31 May 22:05
If that was said about a women’s team it would be viewed as sexist and disgraceful and rightly so. No excuse just because it’s about men. Absolutely disgraceful and anyone who thinks otherwise is an absolute clown.
Most of us are clowns then.
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Topic Originator: Bouncer
Date: Sat 1 Jun 11:46
Myles Hippolyte signs for AFC Wimbledon. Still only 29, for some reason I was expecting him to be older than that.
Good bit of business by Killie getting Bruce Anderson on a free.
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Sat 1 Jun 12:00
Last year, much to my surprise, I saw Hippolyte scoring against USA in a Nation`s League match for Grenada.They lost 7-1.
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Topic Originator: parsfan97
Date: Sat 1 Jun 12:25
So sexualising men is just ‘banter’, but I wonder what the reaction would be if it was said about a woman. Absolutely disgusting and unacceptable. Yet it’ll be brushed under the carpet. Admin should be stepping in and barring Buffy from using this site, otherwise it appears they condone this behaviour.
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Topic Originator: EastEndTales
Date: Sat 1 Jun 12:32
Quote:
parsfan97, Sat 1 Jun 12:25
So sexualising men is just ‘banter’, but I wonder what the reaction would be if it was said about a woman. Absolutely disgusting and unacceptable. Yet it’ll be brushed under the carpet. Admin should be stepping in and barring Buffy from using this site, otherwise it appears they condone this behaviour.
Don`t get your sexy knickers in a twist.
Ep.17 of East End Tales is out now with Andrius Skerla
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1972630/15082607
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Topic Originator: Football_Par
Date: Sat 1 Jun 12:34
parsfan97 wrote:
> So sexualising men is just ‘banter’, but I wonder what the
> reaction would be if it was said about a woman. Absolutely
> disgusting and unacceptable. Yet it’ll be brushed under the
> carpet. Admin should be stepping in and barring Buffy from
> using this site, otherwise it appears they condone this
> behaviour.
>
>
i watched the Scotland women`s team last night, Was only there to see how lovely their boobs bounced when they ran.
that the kind of thing ?
We all know this kind of thing dosnt go both ways. btw not got a problem with what buffy said but making a point.
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Topic Originator: parsfan97
Date: Sat 1 Jun 12:37
People actually defending this absolutely wild 😂
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Topic Originator: Scottdoherty
Date: Sat 1 Jun 12:40
Difference does that make? 99.99 percent of pars fan aren`t regularly in this website it`s 2024 and this is a forum.
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Topic Originator: usurpar
Date: Sat 1 Jun 12:59
Admin: can we please open a Virtue Signalling thread elsewhere so that all those Disgusted, Offended or Feeling Sick can have their own ‘Banter’ and leave all the ‘Clowns’ to post about Close Season Signings? Asking for a friend….
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Sat 1 Jun 13:02
Quote:
usurpar, Sat 1 Jun 12:59
Admin: can we please open a Virtue Signalling thread elsewhere so that all those Disgusted, Offended or Feeling Sick can have their own ‘Banter’ and leave all the ‘Clowns’ to post about Close Season Signings? Asking for a friend….
Agree 100%
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Topic Originator: parsfan97
Date: Sat 1 Jun 13:05
Look back to see who took this thread off topic……
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 1 Jun 13:23
Quote:
parsfan97, Sat 1 Jun 13:05
Look back to see who took this thread off topic……
Me by highlighting someone getting a name wrong?
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Sat 1 Jun 13:56
Anyway..... back on topic Paul Allan linked with Kelty.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Sat 1 Jun 14:28
That would be a great club for Allan, unlikely to get full time so second best is that it’s close to where he lives.
Wonder if we could loan Kelty another couple to
Make some space!
Back to being drenched in my own negativity….
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