Andy_AUFC Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Rab Reilly? As in Rab Connors side kick? God help us all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Why did he leave Partick Thistle out of interest? Genuinely can't remember any off-field issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmkeenan85 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Ayrdelighted - The Academy is very very close to putting the final piece of the jigsaw in place to secure Elite " 4 star " status for next season which will mean the young lads in Ayr's system playing Rangers , Celtic , Dundee Utd , Aberdeen , Hearts , Hibs , Killie , St Mirren , Fife Elite Academy , Forth Valley Elite Academy , Hamilton etc week in week out . This is a fantastic achievement by all at the Academy , ably led by Davie White as HOYD. I have experience of a few Head of Youth Developments over the years and Ayr's system benefits greatly from a HOYD who is actually approachable and will speak openly and honestly to parents. This does not happen at all Clubs. You are correct about some really good appointments to the coaching team recently , Rab Reilly & Tommy Tait certainly helping Head Coach Stevie McCreadie out at 17s Level with a squad of boys that is showing great promise. "HOYD who is actually approachable and will speak openly and honestly" - :shutup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerboaby Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Best thing is I think the players were all complacent under Roberts. Most of them knew if they were fit that there place was guaranteed. Some of them will now get the kick up the arse that was needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemc81 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Pleased with McCall's first signing in John Henry. Not a name I recognise, but judging from his past experience that's detailed on the club's website he sounds like a very good and well-regarded coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P45 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Why did he leave Partick Thistle out of interest? Genuinely can't remember any off-field issues? The story goes that Thistle refused him permission to talk to Dundee about their vacant job and he was mega pissed off about it. After that our results turned shite and he resigned soon after. The Dundee job went to Chisholm. There were some rumours about him having gambling debts and borrowing money from the players, but he said on the radio recently that he doesn't gamble anymore. I doubt many Thistle fans were bothering that he left as we hadn't progressed from a middling First division team but on reflection he had signed the core of a very good team on a smaller budget than we had in the 3 tier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibuya Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Surprised people don't remember John Henry, he played in the Killie team that won the Scottish Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 The story goes that Thistle refused him permission to talk to Dundee about their vacant job and he was mega pissed off about it. After that our results turned shite and he resigned soon after. The Dundee job went to Chisholm. There were some rumours about him having gambling debts and borrowing money from the players, but he said on the radio recently that he doesn't gamble anymore. I doubt many Thistle fans were bothering that he left as we hadn't progressed from a middling First division team but on reflection he had signed the core of a very good team on a smaller budget than we had in the 3 tier. The story in Dundee at the time (Regarding the job) is that he believed he was getting the job. He was travelling to Dundee to sign the contract when he heard on the radio that his ex-assistant Gordon Chisholm had been given the job. He'd have probably done well for us but he'd have received a welcome much worse than John Brown did for us I reckon. Thanks for filling me up to date anyways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant sicknote Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Memo to all Ayr players hide yer shoes ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 If you meet a top flight side in the cup, prepare to play with a maximum of one striker and not bother much with getting any shots on goal. Reid shitfested his way to four wins and two draws against SPL sides like that. Bring it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk89 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Reid shitfested his way to four wins and two draws against SPL sides like that. Bring it on. Really enjoyed the days/nights out in the cup under Reid. Was awful football to watch for any neutrals but very much a siege mentality in the Somerset road end. If McCall replicates that then I'd be happy, no point at our level opening up against top flight teams we'd take a hiding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el Gringo Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 The appointment of John Henry proves that McCall still likes to get his old pals involved when he takes a new job. I wonder if he'll bring one of his other mates on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPrice Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 The appointment of John Henry proves that McCall still likes to get his old pals involved when he takes a new job. I wonder if he'll bring one of his other mates on board? He's on a lookout for a player-coach and we're short on strikers, so..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diegomarahenry Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 The appointment of John Henry proves that McCall still likes to get his old pals involved when he takes a new job. I wonder if he'll bring one of his other mates on board? I don't think it would bother too many folk if he did, Not many folk hate Roberts for the job he did and are just glad he's not in charge any more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugen_power Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 The appointment of John Henry proves that McCall still likes to get his old pals involved when he takes a new job. I wonder if he'll bring one of his other mates on board? I don't think it would bother too many folk if he did, Not many folk hate Roberts for the job he did and are just glad he's not in charge any more If Roberts still has the legs to play, I'd be glad to see him pulling on a jersey for us Would probably be a better option than Beattie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckfast Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Roberts has signed as a player with Hurlford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrdelighted Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Loves a name drop Dean does the Ayr Youth guy. Heads in the clouds with that comment. Wow!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alimcg Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Roberts has signed as a player with Hurlford. Said before I thought he would end up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gub Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Should be a good appointment, will bring plenty of enthusiasm to the club. A good manager at this level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Pleased with McCall's first signing in John Henry. Not a name I recognise, but judging from his past experience that's detailed on the club's website he sounds like a very good and well-regarded coach. He lifted the Scottish Cup with the big team in Ayrshire, scoring hat trick away to Morton in the Quarter Final. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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