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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sun 3 Aug 21:40
Just watched the highlights from their game v Ross Co and Airdrie looked useful. Decent players, Mochrie, Henderson and McGrattan caught the eye.
Ross County looked like a bunch of thugs.
Tough game coming up on Saturday…
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sun 3 Aug 21:56
Quote:
desparado, Sun 3 Aug 21:40
Tough game coming up on Saturday…
To be honest, I think they’ll all be tough games this season, I don’t think anyone will run away with it or be massively isolated this season.
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Sun 3 Aug 23:25
Airdries injury record last season was really bad. When they started getting guys fit they had a good run towards the end of the season. It will be a tough game.
The good news for us is that they have sold top scorer Ben Wilson (TNS), lost Adam Frizzell (Derry), and Mason Hancock (Walsall).
McCabe is a good manager, will still have them playing good football and they`ll be hard to beat.
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Topic Originator: par-ticular
Date: Mon 4 Aug 06:36
My partner is from Airdrie, and all her relatives follow the diamonds! Did I get in the neck last season, they even interrupted an event I was at to tell me the score.
Going to the game hoping for payback!!!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 4 Aug 08:23
Folk seem to forget that Airdrie were the main beneficiaries of Hamilton being penalised by a points deduction for financial irregularities without which they would have been relegated automatically. There was a lot of talk about them catching us in the run-in but it didn`t happen. They may have had a bad time with injuries but so did we the previous season with little sympathy being shown.
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Topic Originator: Football_Par
Date: Mon 4 Aug 12:51
i think it will be a hard game. Good results against Dundee and Ross CO and threw away the cup run against Alloa.
Mochrie always seems to do well against us
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Topic Originator: wulliepar57
Date: Mon 4 Aug 13:14
As we all know there is no easy game in this League !
And Saturday will be no different another hard game
However People commenting regarding how good some of the Airdrie players are , Let`s not forget we are not the same pushover team we were last year either, and we have quality of our own too , our only problem at present is taking the chances we are creating , We need another recognised striker in the door , although i have been quitely impressed by how our young lads have gone about their business and never give up
Cmon Ye Pars
Post Edited (Mon 04 Aug 20:23)
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Mon 4 Aug 13:28
"Folk seem to forget that Airdrie were the main beneficiaries of Hamilton being penalised"
Lets be clear - they ( Hamilton) were docked points because they won games and points they possibly would not have - if they had not signed players they had no right to.
They could very easily have been bottom of the league ( Hamilton) on merit without those players.
As for the Airdrie game - I fully expect our midfield and defence to keep up the good work - and for most strikers - its about confidence - if we get 1 I expect 1 or 2 more- the question is "if"
"If you have no kind words to say you should say nothing more at all"
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Topic Originator: Jock Par36
Date: Mon 4 Aug 20:06
We will definitely have to try and
keep Ewan Henderson quiet
on Saturday when we play
Airdrie. Henderson looks a
real talent.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Mon 4 Aug 20:12
I read that parking on pavements has been banned in Dunfermline with tickets being handed out. Does anyone know the situation on the Halbeath Road for Saturday. I always park up on the wide pavements but don’t want to get a ticket.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Mon 4 Aug 20:40
Quote:
parsmad68, Mon 4 Aug 20:12
I read that parking on pavements has been banned in Dunfermline with tickets being handed out. Does anyone know the situation on the Halbeath Road for Saturday. I always park up on the wide pavements but don’t want to get a ticket.
I can’t see Halbeath road getting tickets.
What are people meant to do with absolutely sh1te parking facilities at East End Park?
Lots of older pensioners go to the games and disabled.
They can’t be expected to travel for a mile to get to support their team.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Mon 4 Aug 20:44
There`s a car park behind the North Stand, would be the counter argument. And for disabled or elderly fans, I think you can contact the SLO to organise a parking space?
I`m sure someone a week or so ago said that the wardens were out when folk were in getting season ticket cards etc. Whether they`ll be there on a Saturday is another question of course.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Mon 4 Aug 21:03
Leys Park Road car park is free and only a 5 min walk.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Mon 4 Aug 21:45
I`m probably wrong but I think you`re allowed on the pavement provided you`re leaving 1.5m. Pavements on Halbeath Road are pretty wide so it might be alright.
Though those who can should be using public transport. There are spaces for people with disabilities round the back or, as Buffy suggests, Leys Park is a short walk and free
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Topic Originator: Parfect69
Date: Mon 4 Aug 22:08
Fife council will be all over that on Halbeath Road. Like shooting fish in a barrel
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Mon 4 Aug 22:10
Quote:
jake89, Mon 4 Aug 21:45
I`m probably wrong but I think you`re allowed on the pavement provided you`re leaving 1.5m. Pavements on Halbeath Road are pretty wide so it might be alright.
Though those who can should be using public transport. There are spaces for people with disabilities round the back or, as Buffy suggests, Leys Park is a short walk and free
You’re correct the 1.5m rule applies to the exceptions to the pavement parking rule (doctors, delivery vans etc). Some streets can be exempt if more than 1.5m of space is left.
There is a list of them on the council website, there are hardly any in Dunfermline.
But guidance is any pavement parking should be prohibited.
You won’t receive a fine until post 31st August. Before then you’ll receive a warning.
Post Edited (Mon 04 Aug 22:18)
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Mon 4 Aug 22:40
Quote:
AdamAntsParsStripe, Mon 4 Aug 20:40
Quote:
parsmad68, Mon 4 Aug 20:12
I read that parking on pavements has been banned in Dunfermline with tickets being handed out. Does anyone know the situation on the Halbeath Road for Saturday. I always park up on the wide pavements but don’t want to get a ticket.
What are people meant to do with absolutely sh1te parking facilities at East End Park?
That’s actually laughable. There’s plenty of parking at EEP, no need to park on Halbeath Road or any pavements around it.
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Topic Originator: Turps
Date: Mon 4 Aug 22:49
Quote:
parsmad68, Mon 4 Aug 20:12
I read that parking on pavements has been banned in Dunfermline with tickets being handed out. Does anyone know the situation on the Halbeath Road for Saturday. I always park up on the wide pavements but don’t want to get a ticket.
Parked on Halbeath Road for the cup games without an issue.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Tue 5 Aug 04:35
Requested a parking exemption through Fife Council’s online form as it is definitely not listed as an area of potential exemption.
Also contacted the SLO on this matter to try to get clarity of this situation with Fife Council, not just for home supporters, but all supporters.i have visions of Fife Council not fining or warning anyone during the grace period for them subsequently to have a field day on the first match after the rules for fines comes into place.
It will be interesting on Halbeath Road on match days if this is enforced as parking on the road will make it much tighter for buses and emergency vehicles.
Note: might be useful for everyone who parks on the Halbeath Road to add a parking exemption on the website to highlight the issue as to park in Leys parking means a massive amount of traffic through Townhill and Kingseat area for those of us who need to travel east.
Post Edited (Tue 05 Aug 04:37)
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Topic Originator: Bamba-Daft
Date: Tue 5 Aug 06:28
It’s bad enough getting out of leys park road after a game, never mind adding all the Halbeath road/garvock area cars aswell.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Tue 5 Aug 08:02
Oh no imagine having to wait ten mins to leave the car park!
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Turps
Date: Tue 5 Aug 09:04
Quote:
buffy, Tue 5 Aug 08:02
Oh no imagine having to wait ten mins to leave the car park!
I doubt Lays Park car park could accommodate all the extra cars parked on Halbeath, Garvock area, and Bellyeoman Road.
Especially a large away crowd as well.
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Tue 5 Aug 10:36
When I`ve parked in Garvock or Bellyeoman Road, I`ve parked on the road, not the pavement... why would folk who normally park there have to use Leys Park Road?
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Tue 5 Aug 10:43
Quote:
kelty_par, Tue 5 Aug 10:36
When I`ve parked in Garvock or Bellyeoman Road, I`ve parked on the road, not the pavement... why would folk who normally park there have to use Leys Park Road?
Because of all us interloping Halbeath roaders coming to steal yer parking spaces! 😄
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Topic Originator: Turps
Date: Tue 5 Aug 10:54
Quote:
kelty_par, Tue 5 Aug 10:36
When I`ve parked in Garvock or Bellyeoman Road, I`ve parked on the road, not the pavement... why would folk who normally park there have to use Leys Park Road?
I`ve seen a mixture of on/off pavement in both areas tbf.
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Topic Originator: Parsfangaz
Date: Tue 5 Aug 12:15
Pavements for pedestrians, car parks / roadside for cars, not that difficult to decipher.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Tue 5 Aug 12:35
Perhaps it’s because some folk are blocking driveways / emergency vehicles getting through on one of the busiest main thoroughfares in Dunfermline.
I’ve an unused parking space at my abode next to EEP. First come first served! .net rates apply
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 5 Aug 12:57
Being honest, it`s pretty ridiculous that some of the poor parking hasn`t been tackled before now. Halbeath Road is a main road into the city centre. If Leys Park is too busy/too difficult you can park at both Dunfermline City and Queen Margaret stations and walk along.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Tue 5 Aug 13:50
Quote:
jake89, Tue 5 Aug 12:57
Being honest, it`s pretty ridiculous that some of the poor parking hasn`t been tackled before now. Halbeath Road is a main road into the city centre. If Leys Park is too busy/too difficult you can park at both Dunfermline City and Queen Margaret stations and walk along.
Hi Jake the situation in Halbeath Road of parking in the pavement could be the lesser of 2 evils. To park on the road is allowed but it makes Halbeath Road much more congested for passing traffic and emergency vehicles. Parking on the pavement would alleviate the issues.
In reality, if a free bus or a reasonable fee for buses to the game ran from Halbeath Road to the park and ride at Halbeath, I would take that as it is horrible getting away from East End after a game. I arrive at 1pm to ensure I have my space near the stadium, but if they do enforce the parking rule and we are pushing higher up the league then getting close to the stadium will be really tricky with no alternative.
Let’s see what the club and Fife council offer, but if enforced it is maybe a question to the club during one of the regular meetings.
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Topic Originator: AlterPar
Date: Tue 5 Aug 14:08
I think this will be a tough game that we will edge. I’m gonna go 2-1.
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Tue 5 Aug 14:08
What should be stopped is cars parked in the road closed area driving when the road is closed. This is dangerous cars should not be allowed to move till the road is opened.
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Topic Originator: WarringtonPar
Date: Tue 5 Aug 14:11
They used to open the public park for parking on matchdays
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 5 Aug 16:37
Quote:
parsmad68, Tue 5 Aug 13:50
Quote:
jake89, Tue 5 Aug 12:57
Being honest, it`s pretty ridiculous that some of the poor parking hasn`t been tackled before now. Halbeath Road is a main road into the city centre. If Leys Park is too busy/too difficult you can park at both Dunfermline City and Queen Margaret stations and walk along.
Hi Jake the situation in Halbeath Road of parking in the pavement could be the lesser of 2 evils. To park on the road is allowed but it makes Halbeath Road much more congested for passing traffic and emergency vehicles. Parking on the pavement would alleviate the issues.
In reality, if a free bus or a reasonable fee for buses to the game ran from Halbeath Road to the park and ride at Halbeath, I would take that as it is horrible getting away from East End after a game. I arrive at 1pm to ensure I have my space near the stadium, but if they do enforce the parking rule and we are pushing higher up the league then getting close to the stadium will be really tricky with no alternative.
Let’s see what the club and Fife council offer, but if enforced it is maybe a question to the club during one of the regular meetings.
It`s a fair point. There are plenty "normal" streets that are narrow that parking on the road would result in congestion whereas a few inches on the pavement makes life easier without blocking the pavement for buggies and wheelchairs. Sadly, too many don`t understand common courtesy, including a guest to my neighbours who regularly parks their entire car on the pavement. I mean all four wheel on the pavement and nothing on the road. Absolutely incredible. Common sense would be the answer but too many people don`t have any!
A shuttle bus would be a good idea. Use the club mini bus with Sammy the Tammy at the wheel!
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Wed 6 Aug 12:33
Had my driveway partially blocked several times by people ‘parking’
Also had it so it’s essentially impossible to get a car out, with people right up to the edge on both sides and opposite side of road - so when reversing out you can’t turn the wheel until your basically hitting the car opposite
I don’t mind as at the football, but not great for family who don’t attend if they need to get somewhere
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Wed 6 Aug 12:42
It`s going to be a real issue if we get big crowds, Leys Park generally has a decent amount of spaces left most games, but I`ve stopped using it after a couple of near misses. So I park in a place where hardly anyone parks and is a 5 minute walk to the ground. And I`ll be keeping it to myself. 😂
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Wed 6 Aug 13:46
Quote:
Athletico, Wed 6 Aug 12:42
It`s going to be a real issue if we get big crowds, Leys Park generally has a decent amount of spaces left most games, but I`ve stopped using it after a couple of near misses. So I park in a place where hardly anyone parks and is a 5 minute walk to the ground. And I`ll be keeping it to myself. 😂
Quite possibly the same place as I park, however there is enough adequate parking in and around the ground, and even if people are out of options, there’s plenty of other places (schools, car parks etc), you just have to walk 5-10 mins, nothing wrong with that.
I have been driving to games for years and have never felt the need to park on the pavement or block someone’s drive.
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Topic Originator: wetherby
Date: Wed 6 Aug 13:49
Can`t we set up a dedicated Car Parking thread - this is doin my head in!
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Wed 6 Aug 16:49
Quote:
wetherby, Wed 6 Aug 13:49
Can`t we set up a dedicated Car Parking thread - this is doin my head in!
Yeah, we should probably park it for now!
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Wed 6 Aug 17:36
Getting back on topic…. Will Airdrie park the bus on Saturday ?
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Wed 6 Aug 19:00
Quote:
desparado, Wed 6 Aug 17:36
Getting back on topic…. Will Airdrie park the bus on Saturday ?
Yeah, and, where will they park in? In recent seasons the visitors Team Bus tends to be parked up in the Police Station car park, safest place for it probably
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Topic Originator: Jock Par36
Date: Wed 6 Aug 20:30
We started this thread about the
upcoming game against Airdrie
on Saturday, yet somehow it`s
turned into talking about parking
cars and buses. Please get back
to the original subject.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Wed 6 Aug 20:48
Quote:
Jock Par36, Wed 6 Aug 20:30
We started this thread about the
upcoming game against Airdrie
on Saturday, yet somehow it`s
turned into talking about parking
cars and buses. Please get back
to the original subject.
Agreed.
It’s about time we got back in the correct lane.
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Topic Originator: onandupthepars
Date: Wed 6 Aug 21:38
Ref: wetherby Wed 6 Aug 13:49
"Can`t we set up a dedicated Car Parking thread - this is doin my head in!"
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I agree - it`s exhausting.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Wed 6 Aug 22:02
Let’s kick this car chat to the curb.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Wed 6 Aug 22:14
Quote:
Jock Par36, Wed 6 Aug 20:30
We started this thread about the
upcoming game against Airdrie
on Saturday, yet somehow it`s
turned into talking about parking
cars and buses. Please get back
to the original subject.
Well said, Jock Park 36
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: onandupthepars
Date: Thu 7 Aug 00:47
Ref: red-star-par
Wed 6 Aug 19:00
Quote:
desparado, Wed 6 Aug 17:36
"Getting back on topic…. Will Airdrie park the bus on Saturday ?"
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More to the point - will we be pumped up like tyres and firing on all cylinders?
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Thu 7 Aug 08:47
Quote:
onandupthepars, Thu 7 Aug 00:47
Ref: red-star-par
Wed 6 Aug 19:00
Quote:
desparado, Wed 6 Aug 17:36
"Getting back on topic…. Will Airdrie park the bus on Saturday ?"
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More to the point - will we be pumped up like tyres and firing on all cylinders?
Will we need to get out of 1st gear.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Thu 7 Aug 09:52
Anyway, to get back on track…(last one I promise).
I don’t think anyone can go into this game confident where we are still lacking in a number of positions, importantly up front.
Really depends for me on whether Kane is fit or not which determines how much of an attacking threat we’ll be.
We had a lot of possession at Morton second half, and had some good chances but they were hard fought and didn’t come easy, and would’ve benefited from someone like Kane who can hold the ball up, win fouls and more clinical.
If anyone was at Morton early and watched the warm up shooting practice….it was brutal - a player like Young would benefit having Kane playing alongside him.
Low scoring affair, we sneak it.
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Topic Originator: gordi-b
Date: Thu 7 Aug 11:32
Apparently Kane is fit for Saturday, perhaps get the best out of Connor with
Kane playing alongside him . 3-0 Pars COYP
G.B
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Thu 7 Aug 11:40
Even if we get 45 minutes from Kane it would be a bonus.
We’re a more solid unit in the middle of the park for sure but still lacking that player who creates things and can beat a man to create space for others so agree, we might sneak it 1-0, or I reckon a hard fought 2-1 win.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Thu 7 Aug 11:47
Quote:
Berry, Thu 7 Aug 09:52
If anyone was at Morton early and watched the warm up shooting practice….it was brutal - a player like Young would benefit having Kane playing alongside him.
Brutal is the right word. I’m not sure if you were standing near me, but Young missed one and there was a chorus of gasps, laughter and a few comments of “holy f-k” as well. That was worrying.
I must admit, I thought we would have had someone in by now, and can only assume that we’ve not got a signing over the line or we are waiting in a queue for them to arrive. It is frustrating and I’m sure NL will be frustrated also.
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Thu 7 Aug 12:01
Conor Young will deliver. I saw enough in the SH on Saturday.
.....have a bit of faith.
‘Hello my name is Jefferson - I’m happy to be here let’s go!’
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Thu 7 Aug 12:29
1st game back at EEP in probably a year. Feel a mild buzz about the team finally, hopefully they help motivate me to travel down more often again. Been a turgid few years
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Thu 7 Aug 14:10
Quote:
Angus_W, Thu 7 Aug 12:01
Conor Young will deliver. I saw enough in the SH on Saturday.
.....have a bit of faith.
I keep reading and hearing people say this, but have to say that I haven’t seen what others have, to come to this conclusion. I will give the lad time, and when I watched him at Edinburgh a few times, I was really really impressed and the boy clearly has a talent, but I can’t say that I have seen this talent SO FAR in a Dunfermline shirt.
Not writing him off, making him a scapegoat or any of that kind of thing, but I can’t say I am totally sold on the fact that he can produce, what we need, at this level.
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Topic Originator: Football_Par
Date: Thu 7 Aug 14:15
"opic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Thu 7 Aug 11:47
Quote:
Berry, Thu 7 Aug 09:52
If anyone was at Morton early and watched the warm up shooting practice….it was brutal - a player like Young would benefit having Kane playing alongside him.
Brutal is the right word. I’m not sure if you were standing near me, but Young missed one and there was a chorus of gasps, laughter and a few comments of “holy f-k” as well. That was worrying.
"
Players getting Cained for their performance in the warmup now lol
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Topic Originator: onandupthepars
Date: Thu 7 Aug 14:34
Ref: cammypar 1995 Thu 7 Aug 08:47
[We will] need to get out of 1st gear.
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Yes I think we`re going to need pedal to the metal, and a very high octane performance to reduce knocking.
(for some reason unknown to me, in my nut I can just hear Willie Miller saying that!)
Post Edited (Thu 07 Aug 14:38)
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Thu 7 Aug 15:43
Quote:
Football_Par, Thu 7 Aug 14:15
"opic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Thu 7 Aug 11:47
Quote:
Berry, Thu 7 Aug 09:52
If anyone was at Morton early and watched the warm up shooting practice….it was brutal - a player like Young would benefit having Kane playing alongside him.
Brutal is the right word. I’m not sure if you were standing near me, but Young missed one and there was a chorus of gasps, laughter and a few comments of “holy f-k” as well. That was worrying.
"
Players getting Cained for their performance in the warmup now lol
You had to be there to understand, the shots at goal were absolutely horrendous.
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Topic Originator: Swisspar
Date: Thu 7 Aug 16:45
Quote:
Parsfangaz, Tue 5 Aug 12:15
Pavements for pedestrians, car parks / roadside for cars, not that difficult to decipher.
Can`t argue with that.
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Topic Originator: thebear
Date: Thu 7 Aug 17:00
I know, i went to ayr game, lennons first match, the practise before the start was awful, players need to think about shots, often too hard and stright over or too hard and straight at keeper, need some skill, brainpower and finesse, after all thats why you are a striker.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Thu 7 Aug 17:30
Bad news Chris Kane still out.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Thu 7 Aug 17:52
Quote:
Football_Par, Thu 7 Aug 14:15
"opic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Thu 7 Aug 11:47
Quote:
Berry, Thu 7 Aug 09:52
If anyone was at Morton early and watched the warm up shooting practice….it was brutal - a player like Young would benefit having Kane playing alongside him.
Brutal is the right word. I’m not sure if you were standing near me, but Young missed one and there was a chorus of gasps, laughter and a few comments of “holy f-k” as well. That was worrying.
"
Players getting Cained for their performance in the warmup now lol
FFS 🙄
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Thu 7 Aug 18:02
Quote:
Berry, Thu 7 Aug 17:30
Bad news Chris Kane still out.
Another game, another Dunfermline 0.
On the plus side, we do look a lot more defensively solid this season, which is something to build on.
Kane missing the first two games isn`t exactly a shock unfortunately anymore. The bigger issue is that every club in Scottish football seems to be hunting for a striker who can score goals and stay fit we aren`t alone.
That said, we’ve been brutal at shooting in training and warm ups for as long as I can remember, so I wouldn`t read too much into that as it’s nothing new. But Connor Young really needs to start showing something sooner rather than later. Time for him to step up and ideally when kane is absent.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Thu 7 Aug 18:07
Connor Young played really well against Morton, and I`ve seen enough of him to think he will be absolutely fine in time at this level, he has positional sense as well.
Likewise Josh Cooper, im guessing neither will get a ton of goals, but we are getting plenty shots on target etc from throughout the team.
We might well lose on Saturday, but I think we will be fine this season, I won`t be having a hissy fit- my expectations are to be close to playoff offs.
We still need bodies, but we are a work in progress, too bad Kane is out, but we carry on without him
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Thu 7 Aug 20:21
Perhaps Young, Cooper or Tod will get the nod up front but we don’t have another Chris Kane type, therefore we have to alter the way we play.
Kane is very good at holding the ball up, getting us up the park and winning fouls.
None of these three are able to do that.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Thu 7 Aug 20:57
Yes, we just have to get used to playing without him-not easy, as there are few in the game that have his qualities.
He`s got long term injury issues, which is how we were able to sign him, and I can`t think of anyone that have similar abilities that we could sign.The closest we had was Jakubiak, who I liked, but he`s nowhere as good, and is even more injury prone sadly.
We keep on saying `we need a striker` and we probably do, but everyone needs a striker.
Tough game tomorrow, as they all are, but am confident we will use our pace, we will have a decent go at it.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Thu 7 Aug 21:30
Keep that thought for Saturday Neil lol
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: onandupthepars
Date: Thu 7 Aug 22:10
We did well against the Ton without Chris K. Although we didn`t score, I think we`re more threatening - we look more like scoring than last season. Connor was only denied by goalkeeping brilliance, and we know Josh and Andrew can score from half-chances. We`re in it tae win it.
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Thu 7 Aug 22:36
Quote:
onandupthepars, Thu 7 Aug 22:10
We did well against the Ton without Chris K. Although we didn`t score, I think we`re more threatening - we look more like scoring than last season. Connor was only denied by goalkeeping brilliance, and we know Josh and Andrew can score from half-chances. We`re in it tae win it.
And possibility of new front man tomorrow ,N.L.Will get it right
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Thu 7 Aug 22:47
Quote:
onandupthepars, Thu 7 Aug 22:10
We did well against the Ton without Chris K. Although we didn`t score, I think we`re more threatening - we look more like scoring than last season. Connor was only denied by goalkeeping brilliance, and we know Josh and Andrew can score from half-chances. We`re in it tae win it.
And possibility of new front man tomorrow ,N.L.Will get it right
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Topic Originator: onandupthepars
Date: Thu 7 Aug 22:58
Yeh Rigger, I`ve read that comment in NL`s preview - possible new front man:
"Lennon hinted that reinforcements could arrive soon, with a striker being the priority. “I’m hoping maybe, maybe, we’ll have one in tomorrow. I can’t guarantee that, but I think we’re close,” he said when asked about new signings."
https://dafc.co.uk/manager-previews-airdrieonians-6/
Doesn`t seem likely, but they`re keen, and trying to urge it over the line.
Otherwise, we have a team that can win. Like the Accies and Morton games it could be as tight as a rubber band on a bullock`s nuts.
Post Edited (Fri 08 Aug 00:08)
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Thu 7 Aug 23:44
ATod is surprising me … a couple of seasons ago he was skilful but not robust enough and a bit naive … no shock there
Now he is putting in a good shift - and clearly learning as I thought amongst other
attributes he was Kane-esk in his hold up play and winning fouls with his back to goal.
"If you have no kind words to say you should say nothing more at all"
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