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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Mon 5 May 14:19
According to the Courier, players will learn their fate today..imagine we’ll find out at some point tomorrow!
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Mon 5 May 14:26
If it`s today then given the sheer volume of gossiping sweetie wives in football, it wouldn`t surprise me if we saw news tonight. In the social media age and all that.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 5 May 14:32
It seems odd to me to tell the players their fate before clarifying Neil Lennon`s position.
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Topic Originator: Lesliepartoo
Date: Mon 5 May 14:51
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 5 May 14:32
It seems odd to me to tell the players their fate before clarifying Neil Lennon`s position.
Wonder who`s making these decisions
Cmon ye pars
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Topic Originator: parsfan97
Date: Mon 5 May 14:58
Maybe they are wanting a complete clear out regardless of the manager
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Mon 5 May 14:59
Again, only going by the Courier who reference David Cook
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Mon 5 May 15:18
I thought they were all away on a team holiday?
"Your cocktail sir, your sun lotion, and your P45".
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Mon 5 May 15:25
The trip was a short one, wasn’t a week long vacation
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 5 May 15:32
It must have been very short if NL was at Montrose v ICT on Saturday (assuming he was there!).
Post Edited (Mon 05 May 15:33)
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Mon 5 May 15:50
I just heard the club had paid for a trip away.
Anyway;
Currently leaves Dunfermline with a squad of Deniz Mehmet, Ewan Otoo, Sam Young, Kyle Benedictus, Sam Fisher, Kieran Ngwenya, Kane Ritchie-Hosler, Matty Todd, Andrew Tod, Chris Kane, Connor Young, Taylor Sutherland and Keith Bray
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 5 May 16:25
A few of them were at Hamilton races yesterday so the holiday cant have been that long.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 5 May 16:35
Maybe it was a Friday night out in Greenock!
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Mon 5 May 16:42
Quote:
Berry, Mon 5 May 15:50
I just heard the club had paid for a trip away.
Anyway;
Currently leaves Dunfermline with a squad of Deniz Mehmet, Ewan Otoo, Sam Young, Kyle Benedictus, Sam Fisher, Kieran Ngwenya, Kane Ritchie-Hosler, Matty Todd, Andrew Tod, Chris Kane, Connor Young, Taylor Sutherland and Keith Bray
That`s not actually too bad tbh. We`ll need more everywhere though, particularly if things go south with an upcoming court case.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Mon 5 May 17:05
Yeah it isn’t too bad, would like to see if Mehmet and Fisher could be moved on if possible.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Mon 5 May 17:15
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Mon 5 May 15:18
I thought they were all away on a team holiday?
"Your cocktail sir, your sun lotion, and your P45".[/quote
They were at Hamilton races yesterday. My guess is Lennon already knows his position. I expect him to appear in a promo video for the new season tickets. Just speculation, mind, but makes sense if the info’s solid.
c'mon the pars
Post Edited (Mon 05 May 17:23)
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Mon 5 May 17:30
Quote:
jake89, Mon 5 May 16:42
Quote:
Berry, Mon 5 May 15:50
I just heard the club had paid for a trip away.
Anyway;
Currently leaves Dunfermline with a squad of Deniz Mehmet, Ewan Otoo, Sam Young, Kyle Benedictus, Sam Fisher, Kieran Ngwenya, Kane Ritchie-Hosler, Matty Todd, Andrew Tod, Chris Kane, Connor Young, Taylor Sutherland and Keith Bray
That`s not actually too bad tbh. We`ll need more everywhere though, particularly if things go south with an upcoming court case.
Depends on the outcome with the court case bene and fisher might miss a few months 🤷♂️ also depends what the clubs stance on it will be once it has all played out in court.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: DunPar
Date: Mon 5 May 17:58
Do we want to keep Bene ??
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 5 May 18:00
Quote:
DunPar, Mon 5 May 17:58
Do we want to keep Bene ??
IMO no. Court case aside, too slow and makes errors. Got to be better out there.
Post Edited (Mon 05 May 18:20)
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Mon 5 May 18:06
Quote:
Dave_1885, Mon 5 May 18:00
Quote:
DunPar, Mon 5 May 17:58
Do we want to keep Bene ??
IMO no. Court case aside, too slow and makes errors. Got to be netter out there.
Personally, I wouldn’t keep him. Lennon seemed to rate him in the back three, but I always felt that was more a best of a bad bunch situation than a real endorsement of quality. He’s not consistent enough, and I can’t see any scenario where he holds on to the captain’s armband after this season both on and off the pitch. Time to move on, in my opinion.
c'mon the pars
Post Edited (Mon 05 May 18:13)
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Topic Originator: fcda
Date: Mon 5 May 18:54
Our defence is much better when Bene plays. Great experience and good organiser. Definitely keep. Unlikely we`ll sign 2 or 3 better centre halfs for next season.
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Topic Originator: truesupporter
Date: Mon 5 May 18:56
Quote:
fcda, Mon 5 May 18:54
Our defence is much better when Bene plays. Great experience and good organiser. Definitely keep. Unlikely we`ll sign 2 or 3 better centre halfs for next season.
Agree, plus he`s under contract for next season.
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Topic Originator: Alf
Date: Mon 5 May 19:04
If we are relying on Bene at the heart of our defence for next season, we might as well plan for relegation, to slow, to many mistakes,
Tell him to find another club
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Mon 5 May 19:18
Might be worth retaining Bene in the squad but maybe not necessarily as a first choice starter. We are going to need a squad of around 24 I would think if we are serious about having a crack at promotion. He is only going to get slower from this point…. Depends just how big the budget is going to be tho ultimately. Could be a lot of the players we do retain from the current squad become 2nd or 3rd choice for their position.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 5 May 19:46
The real question is this - how many of this current crop of players are good enough to be in a team fighting for the title next season?
Honestly, Id say 2 maybe 3. There are 2/3 you g players that MAY develop to that level, but certainly need time to get there.
That is why the majority of this lot should be sent packing and rebuild started sooner rather than later this year.
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Mon 5 May 19:56
If lennon is involved with who stays and who goes is that a sign that hes staying on
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Topic Originator: Jacko Par42
Date: Mon 5 May 21:03
I’m sure he said at the end of his post match interview on Friday that he would be around this week to sit down with the players regarding who was staying and who was not getting retained
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Mon 5 May 21:26
Get rid of the out of contract players now…Bene and Fisher will be up to the club with their court case..The club has to get things bone early regarding players and get a settled pre season and win the League next season!!
Mon the Pars!
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Topic Originator: Garvockpar14
Date: Mon 5 May 21:27
Lennon was on talksport this morning just before 9am discussing the old firm game. At the end he spent a couple minutes discussing Dunfermline. He was very complimentary about the owner, fan base and the size of the club. He felt it was an exciting project and said that talks to stay on were progressing well. Everything he says points to him being in charge next season.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 6 May 06:15
Quote:
Berry, Mon 5 May 15:50
I just heard the club had paid for a trip away.
Anyway;
Currently leaves Dunfermline with a squad of Deniz Mehmet, Ewan Otoo, Sam Young, Kyle Benedictus, Sam Fisher, Kieran Ngwenya, Kane Ritchie-Hosler, Matty Todd, Andrew Tod, Chris Kane, Connor Young, Taylor Sutherland and Keith Bray
Presumably, this is the list of players under contract and will be here next season, unless sold or loaned out?
I can’t see too many of the out of contract players getting a new deal? I’d personally keep Cooper and Hamilton. I’m a bit worried about JCM. I think he might get a better offer and be off? Lennon has spoken well about Oakley- Boothe in his interviews. I hope Tobi can extend his loan.
Comrie and McCann. Have they done enough to convince the manager ? His preferred three at the back, doesn’t play to Comrie’s strengths and McCann just doesn’t score enough. The manager has often said the team needs more goals.
I’d expect the young lads in the reserves that have done well, will be retained.
It could be adios to the rest ?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Tue 06 May 06:18)
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Topic Originator: camdeanboy85
Date: Tue 6 May 08:39
I wouldn`t keep Comrie personally. Gets a lot of praise for being solid and consistent but he`s not great imo, and has been part of a poor team for years now. Move on and get someone fresh in.
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Tue 6 May 08:50
I’m a bit worried about JCM
I`m not an expert in football contract law, but he signed a contract with us that included the option for the CLUB to extend it, if we trigger it, then he has no option. That`s how I`ve interpreted it anyway.
Post Edited (Tue 06 May 08:50)
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Topic Originator: camdeanboy85
Date: Tue 6 May 08:54
That`s true but do we want to stand in the way of a player, and retain him if he doesn`t want to be here?
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Topic Originator: Lesliepartoo
Date: Tue 6 May 08:57
Quote:
camdeanboy85, Tue 6 May 08:54
That`s true but do we want to stand in the way of a player, and retain him if he doesn`t want to be here?
Who doesn`t want to be here
Cmon ye pars
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton
Date: Tue 6 May 08:58
I agree about not extending Comrie.
Good attitude but I don`t think he`s that good a footballer. I thought Welsh-Hayes looked better in the ball, more composed and physically stronger. I think we need better if we want to challenge at the top end.
Post Edited (Tue 06 May 08:59)
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Tue 6 May 09:06
We have an option of a one year contract on JCM and we are 100% taking it. This comes from someone very senior inside the club I spoke to a few weeks ago. It is very likely we are negotiating with him on a longer deal though.
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Topic Originator: RhinoPars
Date: Tue 6 May 09:14
I really hope we resign Josh Cooper
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Tue 6 May 09:38
Agree with Cooper, we haven`t seen enough of him, and he has an instinct and positional sense that others lack.
I feel would be an opportunity missed.
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Tue 6 May 10:28
I always feel with Comrie it`s his distribution that lets him down but in the grand scheme of things our defensive record is what has saved us the last couple of seasons. If he could get somebody ahead of him on the right wing producing the goods I think he could come on again? At times I`ve felt he hasn`t had someone in front of him to aim at and showing for the ball.
As always it depends on who the alternatives are and he might want a new challenge anyway but I think he would be one that would have no problem finding a club if we were to let him go.
A bit of continuity in the defence might help us hit the ground running next season though? It`s the midfield and forward areas that have been lacking in general.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Tue 6 May 10:36
I watched the Dunfermline V Rangers game from 2006-7. In terms of positivity and pressing forward, you can see the difference to the games we have watched this season. Driving forward into space, first time crosses, first time shot off inside the box. Hopefully we can get back to that style of play.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: sonofpetrie
Date: Tue 6 May 12:08
Quote:
Indiapar1, Tue 6 May 10:36
I watched the Dunfermline V Rangers game from 2006-7. In terms of positivity and pressing forward, you can see the difference to the games we have watched this season. Driving forward into space, first time crosses, first time shot off inside the box. Hopefully we can get back to that style of play.
Don`t even have to go that far back. I stumbled on a game from 2015 or so on YouTube the other day. Faz, Moff etc. I felt like I was watching a different sport such was the movement and attacking play.
"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary"
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Tue 6 May 12:14
I`d also like us to offer Cooper a new deal. He`s creative, something we`ve been starved of. If he looks after himself during the close season and gets a full preseason, I think he could be a real asset.
Creativity is something successive managers haven`t prioritised. I`d keep Cooper and look to add a few more who can play in wide areas.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Tue 6 May 13:54
Cooper the only one who I would keep, has done okay this season as an impact sub and was underused but still managed 4 goals.
I suspect those that of those who are under contract, only mullan, etoo, bray, young and kane will be anywhere near the starting line up come the 1st game of the season. Maybe bene if we prioritise the midfield and forwards in this window.
Ideally we can loan allow to leave some of those who are under contract next year, otherwise we’ll have a good first 11 then a big drop off on the bench.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Tue 6 May 14:26
I`d keep Comrie, whether he starts the season will depend on what budget the manager is given, but far more important areas to improve rather than RB for me.
Id also like to see Tobi and Fogarty back if possible, but the rest of the out of contract players / loans can go for me.
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Topic Originator: DunfyDave
Date: Tue 6 May 14:27
There isn`t an area of the park that needs over-hauled. This is a mammoth undertaking but I am confident that we can overcome this if we can secure NL as manager.
Goalkeeper and Goal-Scorers is a must and everything else in-between them.
DunfyDave
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Tue 6 May 14:37
It’s a big job rebuilding but an exciting one if the manager has the backing of the board to bring quality players in the door. Fingers crossed the club update fans soon.
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Tue 6 May 14:46
For me Comrie is a good RB, he covers his defensive duties well.
I think he is less effective at RWB.
Whether he gets offered a deal probably depends on what system NL wants to play next season and if he thinks Comrie can be developed as a RWB.
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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis
Date: Tue 6 May 14:57
Comrie also does well when he plays as a right centre back in a three.
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Equal rights and justice in this time
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Tue 6 May 15:16
Yeah, Comrie is perhaps worth keeping as a right back if we ever go to a back four or as a right centre back in a three. All will depend on whether he thinks he should be a guaranteed starter somewhere as he`d probably have offers at Championship level at least as an orthodox right back.
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Topic Originator: CrossPar
Date: Tue 6 May 19:22
Quote:
Bertie Paton, Tue 6 May 08:58
I agree about not extending Comrie.
Good attitude but I don`t think he`s that good a footballer. I thought Welsh-Hayes looked better in the ball, more composed and physically stronger. I think we need better if we want to challenge at the top end.
I agree with this 100%
We need an upgrade on Comrie if we are to get out of this league at the right end. He works hard but is limited in ability.
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Tue 6 May 19:59
As a right back in a back four - you cannot fault him.
In a team that has to adapt from 4-4-2 to a back 3 or to 5-3-2 etc the last two options don`t suit him as well.
"If you have no kind words to say you should say nothing more at all"
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Topic Originator: Luxembourg Par
Date: Tue 6 May 23:27
I guess today is not the day then…
‘Lenny’ is a guest presenter on Irish Premier TV for the Inter v Barca game.
Didn’t hear him mention the Pars, nor hopes of signing any of the players…
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton
Date: Wed 7 May 07:33
I would imagine a retained/release list will be published today, if players have been spoken to since Monday.
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Topic Originator: summeragent
Date: Wed 7 May 08:40
Quote:
Alf, Mon 05 May 19:04
If we are relying on Bene at the heart of our defence for next season, we might as well plan for relegation, to slow, to many mistakes,
Tell him to find another club
Been a great servant for the Pars, but he is too slow, he is lacking leadership at the back and we definitely need better if we are going to challenge for the top 4. Fogarty would be a great signing if we can get him.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Wed 7 May 09:23
We ought to be building the foundations for a team in the Premier League, not even the top 4 in my opinion and on that basis I’m more inclined to like to see Benedictus move on.
Comrie is a difficult one, he is very consistent but have always thought we could do with someone with a bit more attacking threat which Comrie doesn’t have in spades.
Post Edited (Wed 07 May 09:23)
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Topic Originator: steaua
Date: Wed 7 May 09:40
I would definitely keep Comrie. If you can think back to when we had Kevin Ohara playing on the right wing , he and Comrie were superb at getting forward so my idea is getting the right person interchanging with Comrie
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Wed 7 May 09:43
Tbh you probably never heard Lennon talk about us because it’s the Champions League Semi-Final.
Nobody there would have any interest in his situation with us, it was all about Inter - Barca last night.
I wouldn’t read too much into that.
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Topic Originator: Luxembourg Par
Date: Wed 7 May 10:45
Tbh - I assumed that the suggestion that he might sign any of the players in that match for us, may have indicated a slight tongue in cheek comment.
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Wed 7 May 12:49
I thought you’d meant signing any of the players as in ours 🙌
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Topic Originator: bigdonnie
Date: Wed 7 May 12:54
chances were missing are a joke one otoo missed v morton was ridiculous if he had scored could have went on to get a draw 8 goals away from home in league is a disgrace
donald mcneil
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Topic Originator: Ianoappar
Date: Wed 7 May 13:13
Regarding Comrie he`s a solid right back not a wingback,play a winger in front of him to get the best out of him.
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Wed 7 May 14:04
Comrie is away along with more from your wish list!
Details on Twitter & COWS
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Wed 7 May 14:08
https://dafc.co.uk/squad-update-07-05-2025/[\url]
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: DunPar
Date: Wed 7 May 14:15
Westwater
Robertson
Cowie
McCathie
Young
Hamilton
Bowie
O’Boyle
Watson
Jack
Morrison
Feck sake, and I know time mists the memories but we had some cracking players back in the day (between 85-89)
Add McCall, Paul Smith, Bobby Smith and even Trevor Smith and a certain Hungarian chap, istvan Kozma. We was spoiled !!
Even one of the two Davie Moyes’s would win player of the year amongst the crew that we currently have !
Rowan Hamilton, Greg Shields, John Donnelly…….the list goes on. I’m bound to have missed a couple of real obvious “stars” out of this but I done it quickly without looking up.
Shuggy Jenkins (before I press post !!). Or Iain Campbell (pink) !!
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Topic Originator: JTH123
Date: Wed 7 May 17:44
Don`t forget Irons, Beedie and Rafferty...
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Topic Originator: DunPar
Date: Wed 7 May 18:06
Good shouts !
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Wed 7 May 20:16
Mark Smith should be on that list for THAT goal alone.
P.s. I’m not sure which Robertson you list. Bobby
Graeme or Craig?
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
Post Edited (Wed 07 May 20:19)
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Topic Originator: nazpar
Date: Wed 7 May 20:58
Craig Falconbridge for his goal against Celtic that spoilt their title party
nazpar
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Wed 7 May 21:05
Comrie had to go as can’t play in the Lennon 3-5-2 formation…so expect a tall/hard CD to take over.
Mon the Pars!
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Thu 8 May 07:50
Quote:
Alter Ego, Wed 7 May 21:05
Comrie had to go as can’t play in the Lennon 3-5-2 formation…so expect a tall/hard CD to take over.
Is Lennon`s go to formation a 3-5-2 or was it a case of horses for courses and needs must? It made sense with the players at his disposal to go down that route as we didn`t have many attacking options further up the park. I dare say the condition of the pitch could also have played a part.
It will be interesting if he sticks with that going forward. It did the job required but we did only score 2 goals in 7 games.
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Topic Originator: Lambo1885
Date: Thu 8 May 08:47
"Don`t forget Irons, Beedie and Rafferty..."
Or Doug Rougvie...
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