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I wonder what his chances are of getting a FT deal... having not properly kept an eye on things too closely it is hard to say. I know his fitness/injury record hasn't always been great and he never properly settled. I know he hardly scored loads last year but always thought he looked a handy player anyway. He would certainly be an upgrade on any of last seasons options.

Mentioned earlier on this thread that I always liked Steven Boyd but fitness seems to have been an issue for him. As others have touched on, who knows what to expect this window. At least it is a bit exciting

Could be argued both ways though. Patience is needed to build a squad of the required level. But being too "patient" at all levels (including giving JD all the time he wanted to mull things over) caused us many of our problems and we ended up scrambling around to finish the squad off and make sure we had options on the bench. Definitely sounds like Faz is motivated to get things done in a timely fashion, but also aware that rushing into signings can land you in lots of trouble (see DFC 2020/2021). The new gaffer's approach is getting better and better, at least from the outside looking in anyway.

https://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=4944 Decent interview with Faz. Like his approach to things and seems to be the complete opposite to Duffy in all the right ways...

I was thinking about that fund during the week. Thinking that we could've had used it to make sure the pitch was kept in better condition, since it wasn't being used on any player(s). Especially since the pitch has been loosely blamed on a couple of occasions for our style of play this season.

That year on the sidelines was half COVID I reckon. But even before that he only showed in the odd occasion what he could do. Shocked he has found a FT deal even at this level! But I agree, last chance I would say if he can't show his capabilities more often.

I do feel that players like Frizzell should be capable of more and if he was managed properly can be a good option at this level. But I'm also not bothered in the slightest at him leaving because we should easily be able to fine a replacement and hopefully one who plays to their full abilities more consistently.

He wasn't ever really injured for us. Just not very good, most of the time. He would shoe a little flash of something every 5 or 6 games in beating a man and creating a chance. Then he would disappear for half a dozen matches again. Has some ability but just doesn't have any consistency in showing/using it.

Didn't an Airdrie fan enquire about him yesterday too? I think he is the kinda guy who in a team in League 2 who create a few chances would score a few but will always effectively be found out at any higher level. Fine as a squad player but not someone to be relied upon at this level. Certainly don't think he will make it at a FT club.

Think that is harsh really. He didn't blow us away but contributed plenty to the team throughout the season. Better examples would be Daniel Church or Ruaridh Langan.

The worst cheating I have ever seen at a football match. The main reason I cannot stand him.

Another Falkirk player to despise then

Wouldn't mind if Steven Boyd was to join us. Notice he declined a deal at Peterhead and always thought if he stayed fit he would score a few. Probably signed up somewhere else but aye... I quite like him as a player.

Hutton was far superior to Carswell in the season before he left. In all honesty, Carswell hasn't been the same since the year before that which has been highly disappointing for most. He really needs to get back to the player we know he csn be because that's 2 seasons of him not being good enough, in my opinion.

Based on what? His performances over the last 10 years? Take into account the last few and I'm not 100% there is much between them.

Yeah, Durnan has been a bit of a donkey since he left QoS. Would really need to step it up for me...

Yeah, he didn't really impress me much a couple of years ago when he was at Peterhead to be honest.

Paddy Boyle!

That's Rico confirmed for Airdrie too.

Not going to lie - I fail to see what Wallace done to impress so many. I thought he was another "tries hard but not good enough" player for me with as much end product as Jones had. He just generally looked less awkward than Jones due to his different build and what not.

He looked so far out of his depth at all times during his seasons with us. There's no reason to particularly dislike him and I feel he would do himself many favours in dropping down a league to get himself going and hold down a place in a team. Otherwise I can't see him having much of a career in football, to be perfectly honest.

Not surprising to see a few leaving Airdrie given how many signings they made last year. Interesting that the 3 in this thread have dropped down a league though, despite all featuring plenty in a successful season for them.

That'll do nicely. Decent option which I think most were happy with. Most importantly in a timely fashion. Well done to the board for sorting that out.

Let's be honest, Faz appeared to keep Aitken in his place. When Faz left Aitken turned into a Billy big baws and thought he was something. I quite liked him when he was with us and think he has worked well in a difficult job at Stranraer too. He conducts himself well and still appears to be driven and well grounded.

Yeah, Wedderburn had some good games but for me was much overrated throughout the season. Much like Forbes, he didn't perform well anywhere near consistently enough, in my opinion.