LIVIFOREVER Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 3 hours ago, DestroyedByMadness said: Actually, he maybe could but like the Clyde fan above alludes to, is he that same player as 10 years ago? We need to assess what the current issues are and what outcomes we're looking for. Problems: Defence is conceding too many goals through basic preventable mistakes Defence is lacking in organisation and direction - needs an experienced leader, maybe a player/coach Inexperienced defenders have issues with technique and strategy Required Outcomes: We need to concede far less than the current ridiculous 34 goals in 20 game ratio Younger defenders need on-field guidance to improve their own individual performance Defence need a more co-ordinated approach via an experienced on-pitch leader Can Mensing be that man? You could only really tell in training and possibly in trial game/s. Mensing was never an "athlete" of a player and at 34y/o you'd need to see if he's still capable of playing 16-20 games between now and May, and, if he's capable of being that leader/mentor type character. We have potentially a really good central defence for the future who could do with this few months of specialist mentoring in much the same way as Sandison, Stewart and Jack needed Kidd, and Smith and Lawrence needed Fash and Davenport, Marv needed Kenny Black, etc. You could see all through the years young players improving for playing beside seasoned pros. This is definitely what we need. No, he wasn't even that player 2 years ago at Livi. I was quite happy when he got a red card, so he wasn't playing for a couple of game. He's slow and fouls a lot to compensate for his lethargic pace, only he doesn't get away with as many fouls nowadays because they're more blatant and obvious, cynical fouls in desperation to stop players getting away from him. Imo Boateng looked better than Mensing when he was at Livi. He uses all the old tricks of being friendly with an arm round the ref to try and avoid being booked (Russell should try this instead of his confrontational approach) but he's just not got the legs now and doesn't get away with his desperately blatant fouls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DestroyedByMadness Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, LIVIFOREVER said: Imo Boateng looked better than Mensing when he was at Livi. He uses all the old tricks of being friendly with an arm round the ref to try and avoid being booked (Russell should try this instead of his confrontational approach) but he's just not got the legs now and doesn't get away with his desperately blatant fouls. Worse than Boateng? Man, that's really bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIVIFOREVER Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Boateng looked more clumsy with his fouls, Mensing's was just in desperation because he was so slow and left for dead all the time. And for a player of his experience to pass the ball back without looking towards his own goal was shocking. For Airdrie's sake you better hope you don't sign him. The only time I've been more relieved to see a player leave us was at the start of this season when Darren Cole left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DestroyedByMadness Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 11 minutes ago, LIVIFOREVER said: Boateng looked more clumsy with his fouls, Mensing's was just in desperation because he was so slow and left for dead all the time. And for a player of his experience to pass the ball back without looking towards his own goal was shocking. For Airdrie's sake you better hope you don't sign him. The only time I've been more relieved to see a player leave us was at the start of this season when Darren Cole left. So are you pushing for Boateng to sign for Livi, I'm sure Airdrie won't be hard to deal with and I'm sure it would help heal relations between our clubs again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIVIFOREVER Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Just now, DestroyedByMadness said: So are you pushing for Boateng to sign for Livi, I'm sure Airdrie won't be hard to deal with and I'm sure it would help heal relations between our clubs again? Aye nice of you to offer, but I think we'll pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airdrie♢Diamond Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 hour ago, DestroyedByMadness said: So are you pushing for Boateng to sign for Livi? Are they gonnae pay for him? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipper Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 2 hours ago, Airdrie♢Diamond said: Are they gonnae pay for him? lol We'll pay them !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KierenAAFC Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 We're expected to sign a centre back tomorrow, it's not going to be Mensing is it? He still with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Jim Fenner Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 38 minutes ago, KierenAAFC said: We're expected to sign a centre back tomorrow, it's not going to be Mensing is it? He still with you? Maybe someone from Livi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLIS Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, Evil Jim Fenner said: Maybe someone from Livi? Neill on loan? Doubt we would loan out to a promotion rival though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 So do we know if Kyle Hutton will be returning to us or are you guys keeping him? How has he been playing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airdrie♢Diamond Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 9 hours ago, sergie's no1 fan said: So do we know if Kyle Hutton will be returning to us or are you guys keeping him? How has he been playing? IMO he's been a dependable replacement for our poor lamentable captain who got crocked by that big twat Jim Goodwin. Sometimes he seems to go AWOL during matches, but on the whole I think he does what's required. Although I would welcome the return of Fitzpatrick. ♢♢♢ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waysider Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I am reasonably certain that Airdrie will sign or take on loan at least one centre back. Fans are rarely united in their views but I don't know anyone who doesn't think this is our biggest area of need. It is almost inconceivable that the Club don't share this view. A number of names are being banded about and I must admit I don't know all that much about them as I only study our players at matches. The one thing that is crucial is that we don't take someone in panic. The club must get this decision right. The fans will not put up with another cock up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airdrieman Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 13 hours ago, KierenAAFC said: We're expected to sign a centre back tomorrow, it's not going to be Mensing is it? He still with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD1711 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Does anyone know how much the match ball sponsorship package costs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waysider Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 If you go on to the O/S there is a section about sponsorship. It gives you Douglas Alsop's email address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Jim Fenner Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Emailed you this morning mate, but no reason not to post here for others. 14th January – East Fife – ball sponsor available 4th February – Peterhead – Match and Ball sponsor available 18th February - Livingston – Ball Sponsor Available 4th March – Stranraer – Ball Sponsor Available 18th March – Stenhousemuir – Match and Ball Sponsor Available 8th April – Brechin – Ball Sponsor Available 22nd April – Alloa – Ball sponsor available 6th May – Queens Park – Match and Ball Sponsor Available Match day sponsorship package includes: • Hospitality for four people at our executive boardroom and premium match seating in a box • Inclusive drinks from 2pm till kick off and until 6pm after match • Hot and cold buffet at half time • Meet with management or selected player • PA announcements before the kick off, at half time and after the final whistle • Your logo on front cover of the programme • Full page advert in the programme • Logo on the team sheet • Present man of the match • Photograph on the website and in the following game’s programme • Signed and framed jersey presented by man of the match Price: £450+VAT for 4 – additional guests may be added at £55+VAT Match ball sponsorship package includes: • Hospitality for two people at our executive boardroom and premium match seating in a box • Signed ball presented by man of the match • Inclusive drinks from 2pm till ko, and until 6pm after the match • Hot and Cold buffet at half time • Half page advert in the programme Price: £250+VAT for 2 – additional guests may be added at £55+VAT The above are aimed at being a boardroom experience. However, we also offer traditional hospitality, details of which can be seen here. http://www.airdriefc.com/news/2016/09/hospitality Please note the next game for package 3 will be Livingston on February 18th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlukediamond Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Being serious other than being linked with two players from qos and according to the sun mensing training with us. Are we anywhere near signing a centre half. Someone in the know must have heard something ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
She who dares gins Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Being serious other than being linked with two players from qos and according to the sun mensing training with us. Are we anywhere near signing a centre half. Someone in the know must have heard something ! Thought that myself this morning - it's all gone very quiet. Gonna take a deep breath and just let the rest of chips land where they fall this season. I think regardless of what happens with play-offs, it'll be too much too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waysider Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Not commenting on the suitability or otherwise of Mensing but if he does sign presumably he'll need international clearance? If so, he probably be available from April! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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