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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Mon 10 Nov 20:08
From club facebook page
“A huge congratulations to Andrew Tod and Barney Stewart who have been called up to the SCO21s squad for this month’s U21EURO qualifiers against Gibraltar and Bulgaria.
The 21s will travel to Gibraltar on Saturday and return to face Bulgaria at Fir Park on Tuesday 18th November, kick off 5.30pm.”
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: twin par
Date: Mon 10 Nov 20:35
That is absolutely fabulous!We done to all !
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Mon 10 Nov 21:02
I have never witnessed such a radical change in a Pars team within 12 months.
From the depths of despair to a stratospheric rebirth……………
Bring it on!!!
‘Hello my name is Jefferson - I’m happy to be here let’s go!’
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Mon 10 Nov 21:12
Speaks for itself really. Well done to the pair of them
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: BlackLight
Date: Mon 10 Nov 21:31
That`s now seven Pars players called up for international duty for this phase of games. That`s got to be some kind of club record. It`s also great to be seen as a place to go for ambitious younger players.
I`d be interested to see how many other clubs in Scotland have this many players called up. I`d imagine Celtic and Hearts have more, but probably not too many others.
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Topic Originator: BlackLight
Date: Mon 10 Nov 21:42
Also, when was the last time that there was a Scotland team with three Pars players in it? I really hope they all get on the pitch at the same time at some point.
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Topic Originator: DNCH
Date: Tue 11 Nov 03:24
I initially, and stupidly, thought Andrew Tod would never be taken seriously at a higher level because of his eye-wear. I`m ashamed of having thought that. Now I hope he never takes them off and becomes Scotland`s No. 9. He`s destined for the very top.
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Topic Originator: Back_oh_the_net
Date: Tue 11 Nov 05:41
Quote:
DNCH, Tue 11 Nov 03:24
I initially, and stupidly, thought Andrew Tod would never be taken seriously at a higher level because of his eye-wear. I`m ashamed of having thought that. Now I hope he never takes them off and becomes Scotland`s No. 9. He`s destined for the very top.
Some superheroes wear capes Andrew Tod wears glasses I genuinely think it won’t be long before we see him turning out for the senior squad hopefully we have his services for a few more seasons and he earns a big move down south where I have no doubt his career will go from strength to strength
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Topic Originator: broontroot
Date: Tue 11 Nov 07:05
Well done to all our young boys getting international call ups, but i think a bit of credit has to go to Neil Lennon as well for playing these guys and giving them a chance
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Topic Originator: neilholland999
Date: Tue 11 Nov 08:13
Quote:
broontroot, Tue 11 Nov 07:05
Well done to all our young boys getting international call ups, but i think a bit of credit has to go to Neil Lennon as well for playing these guys and giving them a chance
In a way, NL was forced to give these guys a chance due to Kane, Rudden etc having injury problems. However, there is no doubt DL is managing and coaching them very well. Some credit probably needs to go to John McL for our home grown players as well.
Post Edited (Tue 11 Nov 08:15)
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Tue 11 Nov 08:18
Being privvy to the detail NL goes into in terms of suppirting and encouraging our young players, this is no surprise.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 11 Nov 08:52
Congratulations to both and hope they do well. Their confidence will take a boost, which will benefit the Pars.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 11 Nov 09:07
The downside to having so many players away on international duty is the possibility they may pick up injuries if they play. Also, it`s not ideal for NL that he can`t work with all his players in preparation for our next match. I suppose these are problems that all successful clubs have to deal with.
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Topic Originator: Par-timer
Date: Tue 11 Nov 09:57
It would have made sense to have a form goalscorer like Tod or Stewart in the squad in the first place. The strikers from the original squad list have only one league goal between them this season, with Rory Wilson and Emilio Lawrence yet to make their league debuts for Villa and City respectively and James Wilson not appearing for Hearts since August. Ryan Oné and Dire Mebude have at least been getting some minutes off the bench for their respective struggling teams, but have just the solitary goal between them, whereas Andrew and Barney have managed a dozen, albeit at a lower level.
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Tue 11 Nov 10:06
adds to the frustration that these games clash with senior team games. Chances of getting from Motherwell at 7:15 to Hampden for 7:45 is extremley remote.
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Tue 11 Nov 13:18
Quote:
buffy, Mon 10 Nov 20:08
From club facebook page
“A huge congratulations to Andrew Tod and Barney Stewart who have been called up to the SCO21s squad for this month’s U21EURO qualifiers against Gibraltar and Bulgaria.
The 21s will travel to Gibraltar on Saturday and return to face Bulgaria at Fir Park on Tuesday 18th November, kick off 5.30pm.”
Motherwell on Saturday?
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 11 Nov 16:02
A useful list from COWS :-
With John Tod, Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen, Andrew Tod, Barney Stewart, Shea Kearney, Mason Munn and Alfons Amade all called up for their countries, Dunfermline’s Championship match against Partick Thistle has been re-scheduled from Saturday 15th November to Tuesday 25th November. Pars fans might like to look out for their players in the following fixtures:-
Wednesday, 12th November 2025
Scotland U19 v Latvia U19
UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification
Raudondvario Stadionas, Lithuania, kick-off 10:00am (UK time)
Thursday 13th November 2025
Northern Ireland U21 v Latvia U19
2025-27 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying group stage (Group F)
The Oval, Belfast, kick off 7.45pm.
Friday 14th November 2025
Morocco v Mozambique
International Friendly
Grand Stadium Tangier, Morocco, kick-off 8.00pm
Saturday 15 November 2025
Scotland U19 v Lithuania U19
UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification
Raudondvario Stadionas, Lithuania, kick-off 4:00pm (UK time)
Saturday 15 November 2025
Gibraltar U21 v Scotland U21
UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying group stage (Group B)
Europa Point Stadium, kick off 7.00pm
Monday 17th November 2025
Mozambique v Chad
International Friendly
Stade Saniat Rmel, Tetouan, Morocco kick-off 3.00pm
Tuesday 18th November 2025
Scotland U19 v England U19
UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification
Raudondvario Stadionas, Lithuania, kick-off 10:00am (UK time)
Tuesday 18th November 2025
Greece U21 v Northern Ireland U21
UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying group stage (Group F)
Municipal Stadium in Livadia in central Greece kick-off 2.00pm GMT
Tuesday 18th November 2025
Scotland U21 v Bulgaria U21
UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying group stage (Group B)
Fir Park, Motherwell, kick-off 5.30pm
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Topic Originator: AlterPar
Date: Tue 11 Nov 16:40
Is Barney only with us until January? Falkirk fans seem to think he will be going back then. Unless they are just hopeful.
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Tue 11 Nov 17:14
Yeah. Loan till Jan.
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Tue 11 Nov 17:22
The striker who Falkirk have in on loan Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi is absolutely miles off it.
Spoke to a few people at Falkirk on Saturday who all thought Barney was a better option which is hard to disagree with based on what I`ve seen this season from both.
I said when we signed Barney that I wasn`t keen. Far too raw, not had the quality but im delighted he seems to be proving me wrong so far!
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Tue 11 Nov 18:42
Barney has been excellent for us. I also wasn`t sure of the signing but he looks absolutely lethal.
I don`t think he really suits the way Falkirk play at the moment.
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Tue 11 Nov 19:00
Cant see them selling to us
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Tue 11 Nov 19:16
Quote:
Rigger Al, Tue 11 Nov 19:00
Cant see them selling to us
Not after the call up and goal a game record.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: AlterPar
Date: Tue 11 Nov 19:26
He has been a very effective signing. Trust Neil to find another to replace him though!
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Topic Originator: WarringtonPar
Date: Tue 11 Nov 19:43
Quote:
AlterPar, Tue 11 Nov 19:26
He has been a very effective signing. Trust Neil to find another to replace him though!
Rudden will be back by January
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Tue 11 Nov 20:22
I wonder how Barney feels about returning to Falkirk.
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Tue 11 Nov 21:35
How would anyone feel about returning to Falkirk?
In all seriousness - hes not experienced the rivalry between our clubs, so I don`t think he`d be averse to moving here...but ultimately Falkirk are flying in the Premiership right now, so if he has the opportunities for premiership games with them, he should take it.
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Topic Originator: Jealous Furniture
Date: Tue 11 Nov 21:57
Rudden will be back but with Kane struggling with injuries we could really do with hanging on to Stewart too, hopefully a loan till the summer at least?
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Tue 11 Nov 22:27
What`s his contract at Falkirk?
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Tue 11 Nov 23:42
Quote:
LochgellyAlbert, Tue 11 Nov 22:27
What`s his contract at Falkirk?
2027
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Wed 12 Nov 09:22
I think Barney has come on leaps and bounds with us. He has done well so far but you have to recognise its just been a few games. He needs to prove himself over a whole season. My gut tells me he will get more game time with us over a season than with Falkirk, and will develop more fully under the stewardship if the Pars management. Sometimes you have to walk before you can run. At 20 years old his best times are ahead, so small steps, learn the game in a first team competitive environment, gain experience and kick on next year. Everything comes to he who waits
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Wed 12 Nov 09:35
As much as it pains me to say it, Falkirk are a level above. St Johnstone are pretty much walking the league despite being awful in the Premier. So it`s a reasonable step up for Barney. However, it`s always hard to tell and it doesn`t just come down to a single player.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 12 Nov 10:09
There`s a full article on COWS about Barney and his meteoric rise to international football.
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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis
Date: Wed 12 Nov 11:54
"As much as it pains me to say it, Falkirk are a level above. St Johnstone are pretty much walking the league despite being awful in the Premier."
Once Valakari got the team going, they were competitive. They had 14 points from their first 20 games up until the turn of the year.
They took 18 points from the next 16, but then lost the penultimate game to Hearts and were relegated. They also got to the semi-final of the Scottish Cup.
Similarly, Ross County finished above them in the Premier League and appear to be not very good in the Championship - unless a team from Fife rocks up to play them.
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Equal rights and justice in this time
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Wed 12 Nov 12:32
Barney attributing his call up to his loan spell at Dunfermline
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton
Date: Wed 12 Nov 14:05
``Topic Originator: Jealous Furniture
Date: Tue 11 Nov 21:57
Rudden will be back but with Kane struggling with injuries we could really do with hanging on to Stewart too, hopefully a loan till the summer at least?``
Noticed somebody post at the weekend that the Italian based Bulgarian striker that fell through in the summer is back on and he will sign in January.
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Wed 12 Nov 17:09
There don`t seem to be that many bulgarian strikers playing in Italy.
Possibly Mert Durmush, who plays for Ternana in Serie C, or Adrian Raychev who plays in Serie B for Frosinone on loan from Pisa.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 12 Nov 17:19
I thought the SFA (?) wouldn`t authorise that transfer in the summer because the player didn`t meet the required criteria? Is that likely to change in January?
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Wed 12 Nov 18:44
Barney`s main strength seems to be as a penalty box poacher. He has been good at anticipating the ball into the box. Andy Tod also has that ability, as do Chris Kane and Zach Rudden going by his limited appearances for us. That`s something that Lewis McCann never had. Barney may be deficient in other skills and I doubt he could become the main striker for Falkirk in the Premier League. I would think the best option for him in honing his skills and getting the playing time he needs, is staying with us till the end of the season.
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Topic Originator: dd23
Date: Wed 12 Nov 21:32
Quote:
AlterPar, Wed 12 Nov 19:39
Having had cramp many times in life, I can confirm that it’s one of the worst brief pains I’ve felt so if a player genuinely has it then definitely stop the game. But I know, it’s near impossible to know unless there’s a visible twitching in the area!
I was at the Falkirk Killie game last week and Falkirk were excellent, Barney wouldn’t get near that team. I think we’ll probably end up keeping him for the rest of the season and then he’ll go back there in a much better position to push for a place.
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Wed 12 Nov 22:14
It`s pretty difficult to be an out and out striker in the top flight unless you are playing for one of the bigger teams, there will be games where you won`t see the ball, or just come on as an impact player.
It`s been a no lose scenario with Barney, we`re `fattening him up` in the meantime he`s been brilliant for us, Falkirk will be chuffed, they will get him back a much better player.
I didn`t expect him and Andrew Tod to be so consistent, they are very inexperienced, yet already are miles ahead of experienced players we`ve had in the past, a real headache for opposition teams.
Still got Zac to come back too, if any of them slow down a bit.
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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie
Date: Thu 13 Nov 05:33
MacIver is injured (again) and, as good as he is, Graham doesn`t have it in him to play 90 minutes at that level anymore.
Still wouldn`t see them recall him. He`s been great for us so far but still a bit off that level IMO especially his hold up play if he was to play as a lone striker.
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