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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Sat 5 Jul 14:18
Mehmet
JCM
Otoo
Trialist
J Tod
Amade
KRH
Oakley Booth
Cooper
Bray
T Sutherland
Noteworthy the Cove reserve goalie we had on trial isn’t on the bench so perhaps we have decided not to sign him.
No Kane again either.
Post Edited (Sat 05 Jul 14:19)
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Topic Originator: usurpar
Date: Sat 5 Jul 14:30
A very young team. Who is on the bench?
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Topic Originator: Benny74
Date: Sat 5 Jul 14:36
Playing two different evens again by the look of things. Listening yo Sportsound just now. They are due to speak with Neil Lennon at some point. Not sure if it will be before or after the game.
Benny74
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Topic Originator: 13en
Date: Sat 5 Jul 14:38
Anyone at the game know who the boy on trial is?
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Sat 5 Jul 14:43
Quote:
13en, Sat 5 Jul 14:38
Anyone at the game know who the boy on trial is?
I expect it to be Alasdair Davidson (19 year old ex Celtic)
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Sat 5 Jul 15:04
How many plastic pitches do we play on this year?
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Sat 5 Jul 15:07
If anyone at the game can tell us how the new boy fonzie gets on please do, im excited to see how he is
COYP
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Topic Originator: General Zod
Date: Sat 5 Jul 15:19
The CB we had on trial last week looked decent. Same guy I think today.
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Sat 5 Jul 15:20
Is Andy Tod injured too? Don`t see him in the lineup.
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Sat 5 Jul 15:28
Quote:
General Zod, Sat 5 Jul 15:19
The CB we had on trial last week looked decent. Same guy I think today.
Man he is excellent, distribution and leadership looks a player
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Sat 5 Jul 15:29
Anyone able to say how the teams actually set up? Not got a clue from the line up who is where.
Worrying no Kane again…..
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sat 5 Jul 15:36
I think it`s safe to say that the Celtic kid will be our next signing, and he`s good enough to be a starter, probably ahead of Bene.
Just a goalkeeper and striker to go, anything else is a bonus. Id rather we signed 2 goalkeepers so as we dont have to solely rely on Mehmet as backup. No offence, but he`s not good enough.
Or maybe not 🤔 .
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Paralytic77
Date: Sat 5 Jul 15:43
What position is the new lad playing? How`s he playing?
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Topic Originator: Bletchley_Par
Date: Sat 5 Jul 15:46
Kelty equalize.
1-1
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Sat 5 Jul 15:47
Where is Bray playing?
I assumed he`d play right wing or wing back but see KRH is playing.
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Sat 5 Jul 15:48
Quote:
Jeffery, Sat 5 Jul 15:47
Where is Bray playing?
I assumed he`d play right wing or wing back but see KRH is playing.
Attacking midfielder
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Topic Originator: wetherby
Date: Sat 5 Jul 15:49
we have developed a careless habit of conceding goals very close to the half time break over the last season
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Sat 5 Jul 15:49
We`re still pretty average, definitely need more creativity.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: Parsdaft
Date: Sat 5 Jul 15:54
Promising start to the half where I thought we were bossing it and then drifted into eaksy peaksy. Our goal was a gift. Kelty goal good perseverance. Denis had a couple of good interventions.
Post Edited (Sat 05 Jul 15:55)
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Sat 5 Jul 15:57
Quote:
Dandy Warhol, Sat 5 Jul 15:49
We`re still pretty average, definitely need more creativity.
Agreed. They`re all tidy footballers but there`s no-one to get yer plums pumping.
I`m bored already
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Sat 5 Jul 15:58
Anderson decent. Amade good on the ball. Interesting that TOB was captain first half. Lenny clearly rates him.
Post Edited (Sat 05 Jul 16:06)
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Topic Originator: Parsdaft
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:00
No changes at half time? Benedictus out talking to Tash who is the Captain for the day
Apologies , Sam Fisher on
Post Edited (Sat 05 Jul 16:02)
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:08
Quote:
da_no_1, Sat 5 Jul 15:57
Quote:
Dandy Warhol, Sat 5 Jul 15:49
We`re still pretty average, definitely need more creativity.
Agreed. They`re all tidy footballers but there`s no-one to get yer plums pumping.
I`m bored already
Yeah, bit of flair/excitement wouldn`t be scoffed at.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: Parsdaft
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:10
Nice finish for Pars second from Young. Strong play from Tod in build up.
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:11
We haven’t looked great. We could do with 4 or 5 quality additions before the league starts. Write the league cup off.
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Topic Originator: 87Par
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:12
Glad Connor has his first goal.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:12
I think we look bigger and stronger and more balanced in all areas of the pitch. Alot more forward play and movement off the ball
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:15
Quote:
87Par, Sat 5 Jul 16:12
Glad Connor has his first goal.
Good too see him up and running, decent move too
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: SAP PAR
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:16
Even at this stage of pre-season we look a lot better than we did last year. They seem to be buying into Lennon style of play. Young took his goal very well slotting it low past the keeper.
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Topic Originator: Benny74
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:16
That goal should do wonders for the young lads confidence.
Benny74
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:22
Defender Tod was good. The fact the first half players stayed on for near 60 mibs might be telling us about his likely picks?? Or geeing up the others to prove themselves when they come on?
"If you have no kind words to say you should say nothing more at all"
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:24
Well done Connor, the first of many thousands of Pars goals.
Topic Originator: Never10yairds like
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:11
We haven’t looked great. We could do with 4 or 5 quality additions before the league starts. Write the league cup off.
Yeah, we`ll get right on that, because it`s soooo easy to sign 5 quality players. We`re not Man Utd, but please continue with the delusions.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:25
Impressed with Davidson and Tod.
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Topic Originator: Bouncer
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:25
Good to see the Margetts brothers involved on the bench with both teams.
Both just 16 years old.
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:25
If I got myself black carded, can I still read the threads?
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:28
Quote:
Dave_1885, Sat 5 Jul 15:29
Anyone able to say how the teams actually set up? Not got a clue from the line up who is where.
Worrying no Kane again…..
Surprised as well as I saw him board the team bus earlier.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:34
Lost the team play last 20 mins although just hit the bar. Defence to midfield to attack as a flow was better with the opening lineup
"If you have no kind words to say you should say nothing more at all"
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Topic Originator: Zoltan
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:34
Davidson been offered a deal midweek. Don’t think they are far apart and he enjoys working with Lennon so he’ll sign I think.
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:37
Quote:
Zoltan, Sat 5 Jul 16:34
Davidson been offered a deal midweek. Don’t think they are far apart and he enjoys working with Lennon so he’ll sign I think.
Looks a player as does J Tod.
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:42
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Sat 5 Jul 16:24
Well done Connor, the first of many thousands of Pars goals.
Topic Originator: Never10yairds like
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:11
We haven’t looked great. We could do with 4 or 5 quality additions before the league starts. Write the league cup off.
Yeah, we`ll get right on that, because it`s soooo easy to sign 5 quality players. We`re not Man Utd, but please continue with the delusions.
Delusions?
Who said we were "Man Utd"?
We do need another 4 or 5 in, what`s delusional about that?
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: Steviethepar2
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:46
Funnily enough just had conversation in 7Kings the t we need 4-5 signings
And was Like Man U in many ways🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣though they on reality need about 11
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:48
Belter of a goal right at the death, top corner finish 1-3 Pars COYP!
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Topic Originator: CitizenPar
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:48
I`m sure we`ll see a lot more of the same from Connor in the weeks and months to come.
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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:48
Given we`ve got to play Dumbarton, Stirling and Hamilton - and a 2nd place finish with 9 points has a reasonable chance of progression - I don`t see why we`d write off the league cup even if we don`t have everyone we`d want for the league campaign.
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Equal rights and justice in this time
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Topic Originator: Jimmy riddell
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:54
Alasdair Davidson is a local lad and was a Pars season ticket holder. I trust if he signs he gets wholehearted encouragement from all supporters.
I live in hope.
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:57
Quote:
Jimmy riddell, Sat 5 Jul 16:54
Alasdair Davidson is a local lad and was a Pars season ticket holder. I trust if he signs he gets wholehearted encouragement from all supporters.
I live in hope.
He would like every other player who has walked on the pitch.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:59
Need three of four in. We know that.
Starters as it stands now:
C. Young. Belter of a last minute goal today. And one earlier.
Mehmet unless Tobi signs
Davidson .. surely he will sign
John Tod
Amade
Oakley Booth
Cooper
JCM
Bray
That leaves Gilmour - Bene - Otoo - Hamilton - Ngenywa - Kane looking for a place
"If you have no kind words to say you should say nothing more at all"
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Sat 5 Jul 17:00
Quote:
coventrypar, Sat 5 Jul 16:59
Need three of four in. We know that.
Starters as it stands now:
C. Young. Belter of a last minute goal today. And one earlier.
Mehmet unless Tobi signs
Davidson .. surely he will sign
John Tod
Amade
Oakley Booth
Cooper
JCM
Bray
That leaves Gilmour - Bene - Otoo - Hamilton - Ngenywa - Kane looking for a place
Fyfe scored the third
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sat 5 Jul 17:00
We, like many other cubs of our stature, require a wealth of `quality players`. We`re not going to get them though, because we`re just a wee team. We`ll get decent championship players in, maybe bottom of the SPL level, that`s it. To think we`ll get 4 or 5 players better than that is delusional.
You can wish all you want, it isn`t going to happen.
Now, I`m self imposing a red card on myself so I can avoid this forum until the beginning of the season. Why? Because it`s doing my f`ing head in.
See you all in August, when the league starts. I`m not expecting much from our league cup endeavours.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Sat 5 Jul 17:12
Don’t be so negative Kozma.
Quality players, means quality at this level. We aren’t expecting messi.
4 or 5 good championship quality players/lower prem level/good players from abroad who can shine at this standard is fine.
The club have stated our aim of chasing promotion and told us quality players are coming. I’d like to think they mean it and aren’t lying to sell season tickets and jerseys.
Ultimately we will see but id like to think we will get the right 4 or 5 in and put together a decent go of getting in the playoffs.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Sat 5 Jul 17:16
Better 2nd half. 2 great finishes. Well impressed with John Tod and Davidson. Both look really strong and composed on the ball.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Sat 5 Jul 17:21
Da no 1
Agreed re the 2 players - disagree re 2nd half. Bar the goals we were much more comfortable 1st half
"If you have no kind words to say you should say nothing more at all"
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sat 5 Jul 17:32
I thought we controlled the game. I don`t recall kelty having a shot at goal 2nd half. We don`t look sharp and a bit heavy legged at times but you expect that at the start of the season. The main take away for me was the positivity going forward, better movement up front and three goals
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Sat 5 Jul 17:33
Is TOB showing anythink better than last season? Looked like he was just going through the motions at times. Hope the fact Lennon kept him he might change.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Sat 5 Jul 17:38
Quote:
cammypar 1995, Sat 5 Jul 17:33
Is TOB showing anythink better than last season? Looked like he was just going through the motions at times. Hope the fact Lennon kept him he might change.
I thought he was ok, nothing more, he`s not going to charge about like a headless chicken, that much is clear, just looks a championship midfielder.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sat 5 Jul 17:39
Quote:
cammypar 1995, Sat 5 Jul 17:33
Is TOB showing anythink better than last season? Looked like he was just going through the motions at times. Hope the fact Lennon kept him he might change.
I always thought there is a good player in there just needs similar players around him. I hope that he has a good season as he has the talent . A difficult time to come in last season. This season is obviously different
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Sat 5 Jul 17:42
The scorers today remind me of a song- there was a Young Cooper that lived in Fyfe
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 5 Jul 17:54
I see Fyfe hit the bar as well as scoring and that he`s just 16 years old. Does he play as a striker?
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 5 Jul 18:00
Quote:
red-star-par, Sat 5 Jul 17:42
The scorers today remind me of a song- there was a Young Cooper that lived in Fyfe
Nicketynackety noonoonoo.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Sat 5 Jul 18:08
If TOB looks like a championship midfielder throughout the game then I’d suggest he’s defo stepped it up since last season. Keen to see if he can keep this going with better options around him and against full time opposition.
Decent afternoons work, hopefully a big week coming before a real test of where we are against hearts.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: Gaz3822
Date: Sat 5 Jul 18:17
I know that John Tod is regarded as the better prospect. I`m sure Lenny will give him his chance, but its all down to the individual. I`d love the 2 Tod`s to fulfill they`re potential. We could have a few quid on our hands also.
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Sat 5 Jul 18:28
seen Tod a few times and today wasnt a surprise, think its a little early for the championship though. Amade did alright although it was a stupid pass for their goal, Davidson did alright too and can see him being offered a deal even if its a "development" player on the fringes like Cameron, can see why Fyfe is highly rated and scored the goals he has, great finish for his goal.
after that, much of a muchness whether it be individually or the system/style.
edit: Lennon confirms speaking to Davidson about a deal.
also..
“We need some more bodies in, there’s no question of that. Obviously goalkeeper, strikers, I need a couple of strikers in and the wide areas as well. Midfield is strong, we’ve got good variation in there at the minute but we need to add at least five or six bodies to what we already have. We let a lot of players go in the summer and Keith Bray has come in because he was already signed and then Charlie and obviously Alphons. It’s all right wanting something, it’s getting the right ones in and it takes a bit of time but I’m pretty confident of the way things are going at the minute that we’ll get there.”
By next weekend? “Maybe not the weekend but for the start of the league campaign for sure.”
Post Edited (Sat 05 Jul 20:15)
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Sat 5 Jul 18:52
That’s more like it!
I haven’t come away from a Pars game in ages feeling that upbeat.
We look like we know what we are doing, playing as a team, tactically well set up & players responding to what’s asked off them. Lots of quality on the pitch.
Not going to single anyone out we just look well drilled & organised.
“.........it ain’t over till the Pars score!”
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Sat 5 Jul 19:42
Was pleased with that today, physically I thought the players looked pretty sharp for the most part and more of an emphasis on attacking moves than I`ve seen the last couple of preseasons, even if they didn`t all pay off. Some promising performances from the younger guys as well which is always good.
Davidson looks worth a deal, thought he looked very comfortable albeit against weaker competition. Certainly require a goalkeeper as a priority, left sided central defender and probably another couple wingbacks and two strikers.
Amade has a wee bit about him in that deeper role, quite creative and gets around the pitch well I think he`ll improve the midfield.
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Topic Originator: DunfyDave
Date: Sat 5 Jul 19:43
Quote:
PARrot, Sat 5 Jul 18:00
Quote:
red-star-par, Sat 5 Jul 17:42
The scorers today remind me of a song- there was a Young Cooper that lived in Fyfe
Nicketynackety noonoonoo.
^^^ He had such a gentle wife 😁😁
DunfyDave
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sat 5 Jul 20:34
NL said post match he wants to sign Davidson. Demus won`t be signed.
Hopefully to have a few in before the start of the season
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: PARadise
Date: Sat 5 Jul 21:07
Very happy with what I saw today. I think some proper quality in the two striking areas to make the ball stick up top a bit more will make a big difference. Cracking goal from Fyffe and overall intensity and structure was there.
I imagine Lennons across this already but imo if your playing a back 3 your wingbacks need to be the best players in your team, I`m not convinced Otoo will excel in that position and the jury is still very much out on Ngwenya and KRH. NL comments after the game were very refreshing regarding recruitment and if he`s happy with how things are and confident for the start of the league that`s good enough for me.
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Topic Originator: obiwanyouknowme
Date: Sat 5 Jul 21:10
Was working today what was the formation and who played where?
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Topic Originator: McCaig`s Tower
Date: Sat 5 Jul 21:21
I would describe it a a 3-4-1-2 which seems consistent with recent games.
First half:
Mehmet
JCM
Davidson
J Tod
KRH
Amade
TOB
Otoo
Bray
T Sutherland
Cooper
It finished
Mehmet
Fisher
Bene
Ngwenya
McLeod
Hamilton
Todd
Rowe
Fyfe
J Sutherland
Young
Young and Fisher came on at HT for JCM and Bray with Cooper dropping back.
Post Edited (Sat 05 Jul 21:27)
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 5 Jul 21:23
NL seems quite relaxed about the recruitment situation. That suggests we have some irons in the fire. It sounds like he wasn`t expecting to have a full squad in place for the League Cup.
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Topic Originator: Parsdaft
Date: Sat 5 Jul 22:38
Sam Fisher, back in the team and looking good. Good to have him back.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sat 5 Jul 23:07
Quote:
Parsdaft, Sat 5 Jul 22:38
Sam Fisher, back in the team and looking good. Good to have him back.
I’ve always rated Sam. I hope he can get back to his best, as he would be an asset.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Sat 05 Jul 23:07)
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Topic Originator: onandupthepars
Date: Sat 5 Jul 23:36
In his post-match, NL gave some news on Gilmour, Kane, Zeke Cameron and Young, but nothing about Andrew Tod, so fingers crossed he`s OK or will be available soon.
He gave some clarity on the recruitment:
“We need some more bodies in... goalkeeper, a couple of strikers and the wide areas as well."
"we need to add at least five or six bodies to what we already have."
"It’s all right wanting something, it’s getting the right ones in and it takes a bit of time but I’m pretty confident of the way things are going at the minute that we’ll get there.”
"By next weekend?"
“Maybe not the weekend but for the start of the league campaign for sure.”
https://dafc.co.uk/neil-lennon-post-kelty-hearts/
Post Edited (Sat 05 Jul 23:39)
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Topic Originator: ParsAreTheLoveOfMyLife
Date: Sun 6 Jul 01:50
One of my good friends is a Hibs season ticket holder, and he was saying that Lennon isn`t quick off the mark with signings. He takes his time to try and find the right people. They were frustrated at first with the lack of activity, but it all came good in the end. We need to trust the process. I think there`s a few aces to come soon.
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Topic Originator: onandupthepars
Date: Sun 6 Jul 02:02
I can believe it, ParsAreTheLove.
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Topic Originator: CitizenPar
Date: Sun 6 Jul 13:54
I`m going to risk criticism again, but I thought Deniz was sound yesterday. It`s always been ny belief, with a decent defence in front of him, he`s a good goalkeeper.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 6 Jul 14:04
He completely lost his confidence at the start of last season and it would be a slow process rebuilding that I suspect. NL doesn`t seem to favour playing out from the back so that might suit him too. It`ll be interesting to see who NL recruits in that position.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sun 6 Jul 14:28
Quote:
CitizenPar, Sun 6 Jul 13:54
I`m going to risk criticism again, but I thought Deniz was sound yesterday. It`s always been ny belief, with a decent defence in front of him, he`s a good goalkeeper.
I’ll stick my head above the parapet here, but I don’t think he’s as bad as some make him out to be. For me, he’s a back up goalkeeperand his career points to that, but I wouldn’t go as far as calling him a disaster.
As has been said, his confidence was shot at the start of last season and that clearly didn’t help him. If we have to start this season with him as our number one, I don’t see it as a huge issue, as long as he’s not the long term solution.
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Topic Originator: McCaig`s Tower
Date: Sun 6 Jul 14:31
I wonder if there are some clues as to the likely starting eleven given some players played nearly an hour – many will have to play 90 minutes shortly so it makes sense to step it up. Should we read anything into the fact that Bray and JCM only got 45 or that Jake and McLeod were involved in the initial warm-up?
Presumably the East Fife game will provide further evidence.
I enjoyed their new warm-up routine where they play 10 (or was it 12?) against 1 – line up in formation, play the ball quickly from the back through the midfield, knock it wide then have KRH or Otoo centre to the front players who are queueing up to thump it over the bar.
We are certainly more direct than under McPake and Tidser (although it would be hard not to be). The 3-4-1-2 seems the way we will play but there are some areas of doubt for me.
Mehmet will start unless there is a new signing.
LCB is an issue – Tod looked good and Ngwenya seems to be favoured over Otoo in that role. Would Davidson play there if he signs? I’m assuming JCM and Bene will start.
For the wingbacks – it looks like Otoo on the left and KRH on the right. I thought Bray played there but hasn’t in either of the games I’ve seen him feature.
Centre midfield – I’m guessing TOB (since he was captain) and Amade. Maybe Gilmour comes back in?
The forward trio is hard to pick – from what NL said I’d hazard Kane will play and I think Young has probably played himself into the team after a well-taken goal. Cooper has started well so he might play behind the front two, with Bray and Todd options.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sun 6 Jul 14:56
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McCaig`s Tower, Sun 6 Jul 14:31
For the wingbacks – it looks like Otoo on the left and KRH on the right. I thought Bray played there but hasn’t in either of the games I’ve seen him feature.
Going by the ICT fans who post on our thread on P&B, Bray was played there by Duncan Ferguson, but they’d argue that’s not his natural position. They seem to think it says more about Ferguson’s incompetence than it does about Bray’s ability.
From what they’re saying, he’s much more effective further forward and is very much an attacking player.
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Sun 6 Jul 18:03
Bray:
"“I’ve been playing on the right wing and then I played right middle and right wing back at the start of the season. My most comfortable position going forward would probably be in the centre of the park or maybe in the 10 a wee bit further forward but I’m easy. I just go wherever I get put. I’m not too bothered about that.”
"It`ll be interesting to see who NL recruits in that position"
if it isnt Oluwayemi then id guess it will be someone from down south or abroad.
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Sun 6 Jul 18:28
Mehmets problem for me was his reluctance to come for crosses and thus had no command of his box. Seems late to integrate that into your style but it might have been an instruction from previous management, if somehow he is able to leave his line more it’d plug the biggest hole in his game.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Sun 6 Jul 18:43
Thought he could’ve done a bit better with the Kelty goal, dived the wrong way 🙄
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sun 6 Jul 19:48
Quote:
Berry, Sun 6 Jul 18:43
Thought he could’ve done a bit better with the Kelty goal, dived the wrong way 🙄
I think the scorer solf a good dummy. Most if not all keepers would have gone tjat way. That was a tricky shot to guess.
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Sun 6 Jul 21:53
Quote:
PARrot, Sun 6 Jul 19:48
Quote:
Berry, Sun 6 Jul 18:43
Thought he could’ve done a bit better with the Kelty goal, dived the wrong way 🙄
I think the scorer solf a good dummy. Most if not all keepers would have gone tjat way. That was a tricky shot to guess.
This, not sure Mehmet was at fault at all?
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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