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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Sat 31 Aug 20:16
Agreed.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Sun 1 Sep 13:31
That would be a very young centre half pairing. I’ve not seen enough of Young but logically you would have thought Fisher (since he obviously doesn’t like breen) would have been the other one 🤷🏻♂️ just given his age and experience but if McPake is wanting to play Young, there is obviously a reason for it.
COYP
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 1 Sep 13:38
Young was promoted to the first team squad in the close season so McPake obviously rates him. The only way he is going to improve is by playing games, preferably for us if he has the right players around him.
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Sun 1 Sep 14:39
Decent debut. Could be a good loan signing.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 2 Sep 12:53
Suddenly we look pretty well-covered at centre back, especially if we stick with a back four. This of course leaves Hammy and Otoo free to play in midfield although I`m beginning to wonder if defence is possibly Hammy`s best position.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar
Date: Mon 2 Sep 13:28
I thought he was very solid and measured. I agree he won`t have a much bigger test this season than the Ayr forward line. Hopefully he can get forward at set pieces and present a threat at the other end. Young also played very well. We have a good group of young players. I don`t think we have seen the end of Bene. He has too big a heart to give in. We just need to be more aggressive in front of goal. If McCann can get a few shorts off in front of goal rather than firing in crosses I think there are 10-12 goals in him this season. That`s where his strength is.
Post Edited (Mon 02 Sep 18:49)
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Topic Originator: Parfect69
Date: Mon 2 Sep 16:37
Can’t agree with you on McCann I’m afraid. He has had his chance as a centre forward and imo doesn’t cut the mustard there. Maybe at a push out wide.
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Topic Originator: AlterPar
Date: Mon 2 Sep 19:07
That’s a really nice thing to say about another human pal.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Mon 2 Sep 20:33
I thought McCann was decent on Saturday.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Mon 2 Sep 21:44
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 2 Sep 12:53
Suddenly we look pretty well-covered at centre back, especially if we stick with a back four. This of course leaves Hammy and Otoo free to play in midfield although I`m beginning to wonder if defence is possibly Hammy`s best position.
I think his best position is sitting right in front of the defensive line. For me he’s too wee to be a centre half but he’s got a good defensive brain.
We lost a couple of goals last season from him basically being pushed aside 🤷🏻♂️ I like him in our team though, just not at CH unless it’s absolutely necessary
COYP
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Tue 3 Sep 07:20
McCann took a decent free kick on Saturday, certainly had the Ayr keeper on his toes!
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Topic Originator: Indiapar
Date: Tue 3 Sep 08:40
Yes he took a decent free kick that tested the keeper. I think he just needs to be a bit more direct and ambitious in front of goal. People on here have said that he flatters to deceive. I read that a different way and would say he has it in him it just hasnt come out yet. He certainly puts the effort in, just needs the self belief sometimes. I believe he has at least 10 or 12 goals in him this season.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar
Date: Tue 3 Sep 19:02
Quote:
Berkey, Tue 3 Sept 17:11
I’d love to agree India par but there’s just nothing to back that up at all. The stats all point the other way. In league 1 he struggled to make any impact when many believed he would kick on at the lower level.
Not a single league goal in 2024 so far, I’d love to share your optimism but it just sounds more like your heart ruling the head and you wanting him to come on. Ie if we brought Jakubiak back would you expect him to score 10 goals this season?
Think mccann scored one free kick at queens last season, so if we just keep him on the free kicks you would hope he’d at least get 1 goal a season.
I respect your opinion Berkey.he has the physical presence needed for this league. I think it`s a confidence issue but I think was a problem across the whole team. I hope we have turned that corner a little after the Ayr game. I wasn`t a fan of Jak to be honest. He had one good game against Dundee Utd but that was it for me. I appreciate however that he suffered injuries. Jak is towards the end of his career wher McCann still has time. I do see this as a big season for him to push on and improve.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Tue 3 Sep 20:06
Quote:
Berkey, Tue 3 Sept 17:11
I’d love to agree India par but there’s just nothing to back that up at all. The stats all point the other way. In league 1 he struggled to make any impact when many believed he would kick on at the lower level.
Not a single league goal in 2024 so far, I’d love to share your optimism but it just sounds more like your heart ruling the head and you wanting him to come on. Ie if we brought Jakubiak back would you expect him to score 10 goals this season?
Think mccann scored one free kick at queens last season, so if we just keep him on the free kicks you would hope he’d at least get 1 goal a season.
At the end of the day the stats back you up. He doesn`t score enough goals. I do think he`s a handful for defenders and can contribute to the cause.
He`s not as bad as you repeatedly make out and if/when we let him go someone will get a tune out of him.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 3 Sep 21:15
I think Lewis would benefit from having a forwards coach ? It’s a pity we don’t have Crawford on the coaching staff.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: JTH123
Date: Tue 3 Sep 21:25
My view is we just need the right player to start unlocking defences to create chances for McCann and Kane to convert.
It wouldn`t at all surprise me if Lewis moved on and started scoring regularly.
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Tue 3 Sep 21:51
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Tue 3 Sept 21:15
I think Lewis would benefit from having a forwards coach ? It’s a pity we don’t have Crawford on the coaching staff.
He had 36 games under Crawford and never scored a goal.I saw more 0-0 draws under him than any other manager.Great player for us but uninspiring as a coach for me.
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Fri 6 Sep 19:35
Fogarty starting against England U21s tonight.About to kick off on BBC website and IPlayer
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Fri 6 Sep 21:55
A good 0-0 draw for them and he played the full game.Mackenzie Kirk came on for the last half hour for Northern Ireland.
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Fri 6 Sep 21:56
Quote:
parathletic, Fri 6 Sept 19:35
Fogarty starting against England U21s tonight.About to kick off on BBC website and IPlayer
0-0 is a very good result given the talent England usually have at every age group level.
I see Elliot Anderson played for England u21s....
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Topic Originator: summeragent
Date: Fri 6 Sep 23:19
Quote:
da_no_1, Mon 02 Sep 20:33
I thought McCann was decent on Saturday.
I agree. I think McCann puts in a huge effort. His free kick was good and he put in a few fast crosses which could have been dangerous. I don’t think he is any worse than anyone else in the team and think he will get better.
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Topic Originator: sonofpetrie
Date: Sat 7 Sep 00:47
Quote:
summeragent, Fri 6 Sep 23:19
Quote:
da_no_1, Mon 02 Sep 20:33
I thought McCann was decent on Saturday.
I agree. I think McCann puts in a huge effort. His free kick was good and he put in a few fast crosses which could have been dangerous. I don’t think he is any worse than anyone else in the team and think he will get better.
14 goals in 6 years. 2.3 goals a season on average over his tenure. That`s in all competitions. 10 league goals. 1.4 goals a season. He is 23 years old. I am tired of hearing about how he "will come good". The crosses could have been dangerous if he played with his head up but he doesn`t. I am at a loss to see what he`s done to justify his almost ever presence in the team. To the point that he`s even played as a wide player.
"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary"
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 7 Sep 08:26
McCann must trigger more comments on here than any other player and he certainly divides opinion but he has done enough to satisfy five different managers that he has something to offer the team.
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Topic Originator: MikeyLeonard
Date: Sat 7 Sep 08:33
Quote:
Jeffery, Fri 6 Sep 21:56
Quote:
parathletic, Fri 6 Sept 19:35
Fogarty starting against England U21s tonight.About to kick off on BBC website and IPlayer
0-0 is a very good result given the talent England usually have at every age group level.
I see Elliot Anderson played for England u21s....
And Archie Gray 😕
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Topic Originator: Gaz3822
Date: Sat 7 Sep 10:07
"McCann must trigger more comments on here than any other player and he certainly divides opinion but he has done enough to satisfy five different managers that he has something to offer the team."
Wee Eck, I can`t disagree with you there, but he must show it in training because, apart from 1 or 2 decent moments in games, he is generally a headless chicken.
I don`t particularly like calling one of our players that, but it`s exactly how I see him in games.
Managers down the years see a big strong physical specimen and I`m sure they work hard with him on the technical side, but it`s just no happening.
Also, he doesn`t have a tough `edge` to him, as demonstrated when that nob Rovers keeper jumped all over him after missing the penalty, and he let him do it...he`s maybe just a big nice guy after all.
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Topic Originator: neilholland999
Date: Sat 7 Sep 10:08
Quote:
wee eck, Sat 7 Sept 08:26
McCann must trigger more comments on here than any other player and he certainly divides opinion but he has done enough to satisfy five different managers that he has something to offer the team.
I agree with you for the most part, but it is worth noting that said managers have not exactly had loads of alternatives to choose from...
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Topic Originator: sonofpetrie
Date: Sat 7 Sep 10:37
Quote:
wee eck, Sat 7 Sep 08:26
McCann must trigger more comments on here than any other player and he certainly divides opinion but he has done enough to satisfy five different managers that he has something to offer the team.
And of those managers, how many of them have gone on to bigger and better management jobs because of their excellent management abilities?
"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary"
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Sat 7 Sep 12:50
Quote:
sonofpetrie, Sat 7 Sept 10:37
Quote:
wee eck, Sat 7 Sep 08:26
McCann must trigger more comments on here than any other player and he certainly divides opinion but he has done enough to satisfy five different managers that he has something to offer the team.
And of those managers, how many of them have gone on to bigger and better management jobs because of their excellent management abilities?
So.......Foggarty.......any thoughts?
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Sat 7 Sep 12:52
Quote:
Gaz3822, Sat 7 Sept 10:07
"McCann must trigger more comments on here than any other player and he certainly divides opinion but he has done enough to satisfy five different managers that he has something to offer the team."
Wee Eck, I can`t disagree with you there, but he must show it in training because, apart from 1 or 2 decent moments in games, he is generally a headless chicken.
I don`t particularly like calling one of our players that, but it`s exactly how I see him in games.
Managers down the years see a big strong physical specimen and I`m sure they work hard with him on the technical side, but it`s just no happening.
Also, he doesn`t have a tough `edge` to him, as demonstrated when that nob Rovers keeper jumped all over him after missing the penalty, and he let him do it...he`s maybe just a big nice guy after all.
So what`s the answer to that? Punch him in the throat? Then you`ll label him as an ill-disciplined bam.
The guy can`t win
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: vasco
Date: Sat 7 Sep 12:55
McCann’s strengths dictate he should play wide on either wing. He’s not a striker and doesn’t have the poaching instincts needed. He is definitely able to contribute to a successful team at Championship level.
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 7 Sep 14:18
Quote:
Gaz3822, Sat 7 Sept 13:46
So what`s the answer to that? Punch him in the throat? Then you`ll label him as an ill-disciplined bam.
The guy can`t win.
Trust you to take it to the other extreme 🙄
Nah. You made a dickhead comment and his answer was justified.
What do you suggest he should have done. Anything other than walking away could have been a booking.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Sat 7 Sep 15:59
Nice bit homophobia. Classy
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 7 Sep 16:04
Quote:
da_no_1, Sat 7 Sept 15:59
Nice bit homophobia. Classy
The prix pr*k
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Sat 7 Sep 16:42
Quote:
da_no_1, Sat 7 Sep 15:59
Nice bit homophobia. Classy
Absolute bollocks.
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Sat 7 Sep 16:45
Quote:
da_no_1, Sat 7 Sep 15:59
Nice bit homophobia. Classy
You’re trying too hard to be offended, that expression relates to being punished like a child (of days gone by) but I think you know that
Post Edited (Sat 07 Sep 17:34)
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Topic Originator: vasco
Date: Sat 7 Sep 16:54
Another decent performance by McCann, Berkey.
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 7 Sep 17:03
Quote:
P, Sat 7 Sept 16:45
Quote:
da_no_1, Sat 7 Sep 15:59
Nice bit homophobia. Classy
You’re trying to hard to be offended, that expression relates to being punished like a child (of days gone by) but I think you know that
Na. Wrong context completely. I have no doubt he was meaning what was suggested.
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Sat 7 Sep 17:06
Quote:
PARrot, Sat 7 Sep 17:03
Quote:
P, Sat 7 Sept 16:45
Quote:
da_no_1, Sat 7 Sep 15:59
Nice bit homophobia. Classy
You’re trying to hard to be offended, that expression relates to being punished like a child (of days gone by) but I think you know that
Na. Wrong context completely. I have no doubt he was meaning what was suggested.
Do you aye?
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Sat 7 Sep 17:45
Look he played well. That is all.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Indiapar
Date: Sat 7 Sep 17:51
I do believe he has 10 or 12 goals in him this season. He has got that ability. Every goal brings confidence. If he gets an opportunity anywhere near the edge of the box, he just needs to be confident to have a go. Alot more positive today I thought.
This is one season on, so he will be improving with experience and game time. He just neèds to keep plugging away at I think it will come.
Post Edited (Sat 07 Sep 17:55)
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Sat 7 Sep 18:06
Quote:
Indiapar, Sat 7 Sep 17:51
I do believe he has 10 or 12 goals in him this season. He has got that ability. Every goal brings confidence. If he gets an opportunity anywhere near the edge of the box, he just needs to be confident to have a go. Alot more positive today I thought.
This is one season on, so he will be improving with experience and game time. He just neèds to keep plugging away at I think it will come.
I hope you’re right, there does look to be a player in there just need him to push on
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Sat 7 Sep 18:36
Quote:
Gaz3822, Sat 7 Sept 17:49
"Na. Wrong context completely. I have no doubt he was meaning what was suggested."
Do you aye?
We bend over and pull our pants, and they give us a good spanking...what is wrong in this Parrot and DA ?
Or are you thinking in a weird way ? Strange boy`s
Quality bit backtracking there.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 7 Sep 18:44
Quote:
Andrew283, Sat 7 Sept 17:06
Quote:
PARrot, Sat 7 Sep 17:03
Quote:
P, Sat 7 Sept 16:45
Quote:
da_no_1, Sat 7 Sep 15:59
Nice bit homophobia. Classy
You’re trying to hard to be offended, that expression relates to being punished like a child (of days gone by) but I think you know that
Na. Wrong context completely. I have no doubt he was meaning what was suggested.
Do you aye?
Yes I do Kevin. Do you have any original patter?
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 7 Sep 18:56
Quote:
Gaz3822, Sat 7 Sept 17:49
"Na. Wrong context completely. I have no doubt he was meaning what was suggested."
Do you aye?
We bend over and pull our pants, and they give us a good spanking...what is wrong in this Parrot and DA ?
Or are you thinking in a weird way ? Strange boy`s
Don`t try to put this on us.
This comes down to basic English interpretation.
If there were any indicators at all in either your comment or the history of the conversation that you were referring to a punishment for naughtiness as P suggested, or even as you suggested after he threw you a lifeline I might have given you the benefit of the doubt.
Your entire demeanour, the tone, and all of the context prior to the comment about pulling down his trousers suggested dominance. Adding the trousers part undeniably suggested sexual dominance of one male by another.
You can protest all you like, but I think you would be best just letting it go as an unintentional faux pas.
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Sat 7 Sep 19:20
Quote:
PARrot, Sat 7 Sep 18:44
Quote:
Andrew283, Sat 7 Sept 17:06
Quote:
PARrot, Sat 7 Sep 17:03
Quote:
P, Sat 7 Sept 16:45
Quote:
da_no_1, Sat 7 Sep 15:59
Nice bit homophobia. Classy
You’re trying to hard to be offended, that expression relates to being punished like a child (of days gone by) but I think you know that
Na. Wrong context completely. I have no doubt he was meaning what was suggested.
Do you aye?
Yes I do Kevin. Do you have any original patter?
Not when I see people wrongly being accused of being homophobic. But that`s just me.
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 7 Sep 19:38
Nope.
You should just left it.
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Topic Originator: Higgys Mohawk
Date: Sat 7 Sep 20:10
Back to the threads original topic.
Wonder who his defensive partner will be on Friday. Sam Young hasn’t really put a foot wrong. And it was he who replaced Bene vs Ayr so his place to lose?
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 7 Sep 20:10
Quote:
Gaz3822, Sat 7 Sept 19:47
Before you made a fool of yourself like ?
You are the one doing that. Why don`t you just let it go, and it will stop.
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 7 Sep 20:16
Well, maybe you should have left it at replying to the accuser.
You replied to me.
I only said his meaning of his comment was obvious, which it was.
Whether that constitutes homophobia is another debate.
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Sat 7 Sep 20:22
what the F is this post all about
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Sat 7 Sep 20:29
This forum gets a bad name but it`s really difficult to see why.
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