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I totally agree. Would anyone in their right mind pull the plug on our current management team at present before these next 3 games, which are all against teams round about us at the bottom. Only Montrose are missing from that 4 and we have the delight of playing them in the penultimate game. I am sure that the board have no option but to stick with these current two, which is sad I a way as they should have cut the cord on them long before the end of 2015. But as SImonLIchtie says there are few options available ( in truth I believe none) right at this moment. We have to hope that just as was the case when we had our 5 put of 6 run, a player produces a piece if brilliance and gets us a few wins. They don't know how to motivate and I believe that the apathy from some of the players proves that point, so I am sure that different board members will be having a quiet word with players and asking them to do it for the sake of the club. Whatever it takes is alright by me as nobody wants this posiounus challace at present. Let's see where we are after the next 3 games. I for one am praying it will read 2 wins and a draw with 7 points in the bag!! Ever hopeful

Incorrect I'm afraid to say as an individual yes 7.76% (the family name holding is actually 11% and there is an Associate Directorship) , however it's not about who owns what it's about true support of the team on the park and a love of the club and all its history before and what it has yet to make. The board will act in the best interests of the club at all times and these people ( who you correctly note as fans), are worried and protective of this great little club , safe in the knowledge that they must now take a very difficult decision that protects our league status. And I am 100% sure that they will.

Thank God someone has the true story of Paul Sheerins departure on here RedLichtie86. Paul had signed Murray from the juniors who was an outstanding success for us , just as is Whatley is still in my opinion, and I still feel his best position is at right back. People have a very short memory that's for sure, but again I suppose that's football for you, as they say , " your only as good as your last game". The PS & SP seasons ( excluding the last half of our relegation season) produced some of the most exciting and attacking football that I've seen since the mid 70's with; Bone, Penman, Fletcher, Sellars , Yule, PIrie etc etc. The match where it all suddenly clicked at home to Montrose in The New Year game will live long in my memory as we played them off the park and they couldn't touch the ball for the last 30 minutes. If the comments I read above are correct then there is a serious issue as I am sure that the Arbroath Board would not condone such behaviour, and they too have always acted I a very professional manner and shown respect to our managers/players of the past . Basic managerial experience tells you that you should ; Never respond to comments on social media - ever Never discipline a player in public ( let alone on the pitch) - ever Never publicly name/shame a player in the media - ever Never blame things you have no control over like; fluke goals, weather conditions, player mistakes, red cards, etc ( you may feel there these had a major impact in a result, however let others voice it) Time for these two people who in my opinion ( and that's only my opinion) to respect Arbroath FC and resign. I was dubious about the appointment in the first place, even if the calibre of applications was poor, as he was part of the management team that ultimately decided to try to manage by fear. There is no doubt that he is a very different and more analytical character than Allan Moore was , and fans made reference to Moore having a foul mouthed argument with our Captain NIcoll from the touch line. I believe that Ramsay became involved in back chat to the bench a few weeks ago , and this should/would also have to dealt with in the dressing room and not pitch side. We need a change and now when someone has 10 games in charge and not at the end of March ( just because perhaps East Stirling may be cut adrift). If we are not careful it will be us who are cut adrift and panic will set in for the last 5 games. We are a great club run by fantastic people who give their time and devote themselves to making sure that the club are in the right place in future years, please let this not be in the HIghland League.

it's always a stonewall..................stupid saying anyway!! I hope that Raith are half decent as it wil be a better work out before the real football with Dundee......