2lgm Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Either that or a former Airdrie legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el Gringo Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I thought Bollan's contract was only until December? In which case it wouldn't take much compensation. May Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 If Bollan took over Dunfermline would the Airdrie fans wish him well or hope to see us continue our plunge towards League 2? Apart from Jimmy Calderwood I can't think of many Pars managers leaving on good terms (ie to a new job rather than being punted for doing a crappy job). We've had some decent former Airdrie players over the years - Andy Smith, Cardle, McDougall, Ozzy McCann but I can't think of any shared managerial history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parscelona Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 We took one of Airdrie's best players last season, which was meant to strengthen us and they've ended up finishing above us. If Bollan did become our new manager, it doesn't guarantee that we will finish above Airdrie next season by any means. All we can hope for is that he can continue his impressive managerial record, if that did turn out to be the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thediamonddude Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 If Bollan took over Dunfermline would the Airdrie fans wish him well or hope to see us continue our plunge towards League 2? Apart from Jimmy Calderwood I can't think of many Pars managers leaving on good terms (ie to a new job rather than being punted for doing a crappy job). We've had some decent former Airdrie players over the years - Andy Smith, Cardle, McDougall, Ozzy McCann but I can't think of any shared managerial history. It's a tough one for me. Bollan has been excellent for us in his season and a half in charge so I'd be pleased for him getting a FT opportunity - it's hard not to be happy for the guy. However, the idea of him going to one of our League 1 rivals after we've been so close to the playoffs the last two years would hurt, a lot. In all honesty though, I can't see him going anywhere else other than Dunfermline if he leaves. He's done well with us but he isn't really proven at much higher a level, I think it would be a gamble for a team from Championship level up to take him on. It's also worth remembering that it took him quite some time to get us going the first season and we had a horrible start to this season, but I suspect that'd be down to a combination of poor prior management & a water tight budget. I really want to see him stay as I think with the same squad and two or three additions, we'd be title challengers next season. At the moment I'd say it's 50/50 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesadilla Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 If Bollan took over Dunfermline would the Airdrie fans wish him well or hope to see us continue our plunge towards League 2? It's a tough one for me. It's not a tough one for me. Players/managers come and go, that's life. If he took Dunfy to the bottom tier, I might have some sort of seizure though the inevitable laughter marathon. I'd not feel a jot for him nor wish him well getting them back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrdavidson95 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I was talking to someone fairly close to the club who could tell me who Airdrie' s New manager was going to be. Let the Kenny Shiels rumours start again. Not sure who I'd take to replace Bollan. With Ballantyne's connections I'm positive it'll probably be Alistair McCoist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipper Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Let the Kenny Shiels rumours start again. Not sure who I'd take to replace Bollan. With Ballantyne's connections I'm positive it'll probably be Alistair McCoist. Listen I hope Bollan stays, usually when I hear someone wants to leave the club, my attitude is on ye go, but because I've seen the damage poor managers have inflicted on us over the years I think it's really important that he stays.PS The person I heard being mentioned as a replacement was not K S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Martins Willy Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Found pictures from the last time these clubs at the end of the season. We rode our luck the whole match and it was a miracle that Dunfermline didn't score as they missed some amount of chances and Falkirk went on to win the league by a point. It was the last ever match played at Broomfield with a crowd of over 10,000! http://www.robertdalzell.co.uk/Sports/Airdrieonians-199394/Airdrie-v-Dunfermline-7-5-94/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_no_1 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 It's not a tough one for me. Players/managers come and go, that's life. If he took Dunfy to the bottom tier, I might have some sort of seizure though the inevitable laughter marathon. I'd not feel a jot for him nor wish him well getting them back up. The most obvious ever answer to one of the stupidest questions ever asked in history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond8 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Listen I hope Bollan stays, usually when I hear someone wants to leave the club, my attitude is on ye go, but because I've seen the damage poor managers have inflicted on us over the years I think it's really important that he stays. PS The person I heard being mentioned as a replacement was not K S. Spill, nothing wrong with a wee rumour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFC1878 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 The players I spoke to at the POTY dinner were aware of the "rumours"... maybe they know something we don't. When I asked Fitzpatrick, who is out of contract at the end of the season what his plans were, he said he would love to stay but it would be up to the gaffer... whoever it's going to be. That's not to say that it won't be GB though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Diamond Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Heard today that Gary Bollan has handed in his notice to his full time employment if he is for the off we should hear more next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Found pictures from the last time these clubs at the end of the season. We rode our luck the whole match and it was a miracle that Dunfermline didn't score as they missed some amount of chances and Falkirk went on to win the league by a point. It was the last ever match played at Broomfield with a crowd of over 10,000! http://www.robertdalzell.co.uk/Sports/Airdrieonians-199394/Airdrie-v-Dunfermline-7-5-94/ Might be misunderstanding the premise of your post but did the teams not play each other on the last day of the season a couple of years back? Dunfermline won 1-0 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el Gringo Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Might be misunderstanding the premise of your post but did the teams not play each other on the last day of the season a couple of years back? Dunfermline won 1-0 I think. Yes they did and no they didn't. JMW may have been referring to Airdrieonians though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy85 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Title challenge starts here. Hard fought 3-1 win for the mighty Pars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Oracle Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Heard today that Gary Bollan has handed in his notice to his full time employment if he is for the off we should hear more next week. Extremely disappointing if true. Would have been good to at least get some compensation if he were to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesadilla Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Extremely disappointing if true. Would have been good to at least get some compensation if he were to leave. We'll still get compo if he goes though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Yes they did and no they didn't. JMW may have been referring to Airdrieonians though... I'm sure there was another game, through in Airdrie though. I had forgotten that game though funnily enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 http://dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=Airdrie_United_0_Dunfermline_1&ID=5524 We've finished the season against each other a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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