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Jan Vojáček

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  1. Agreed. Nothing more tinpot than football fans shouting and swearing about a rival town. Personally I prefer to shout and swear about overseas nations and political events to which I have no connection.
  2. If I was Cowden, I'd probably be quite into the idea of swapping Elliot with Robbie Horn?
  3. Trying to imagine the sheer confusion on the Bonnyrigg faces as wee Danny tries to get them to play his trademark brand of possession based football.
  4. If they get a new manager bounce and stay up then a new gaffer to basically clear out the squad would be a masterstroke imo. If it turns out Robbie Horn's time is up, then I think he'll determine he was too loyal to the group of players who got them up. Who simply aren't up to this level. On the opposite hand though, if they go down then he'd probably be the man you'd want in charge for the Lowland League.
  5. Only issue I see with that theory is that East Fife have some very good players who were underperforming. Bonnyrigg don't. So whoever comes in will be working with the same rabble.
  6. I thought that was a really solid, professional and actually quite enjoyable performance. On a park that was completely impossible to play on, and in wind that made it hellish to watch. The conditions were a bit of a leveller. And, on a proper park with limited wind, I think we'd have scudded Bonnyrigg 4/5-0. For the second week in a row we were superior all over the park. Every key battle was won by a Sons player, and 2-0 was the very least we deserved. I can't really add a lot to what's already been said (but I will...). Durnan, Gray and Ruth all stood out massively. And I'm glad we know at least one of them will be here next season! My hot take for tonight is one that, imo, shouldn't be considered all that hot. If Mark Durnan had played every game for us this season then we wouldn't be anywhere near as far adrift of Stenny as we are. They'd still be Champions, and deservedly so, but it would've been a real title race. He was colossal today. Absolutely thumping everything in the air, winning every challenge on the deck and really leading like a skipper should. It's not just that either, he really brings on those around him. Gallagher Lennon had a good game as did Aron Lynas. Despite being kicked in the head and needing bandaged up to stop the bleeding after what referee Jordan Curran deemed 'a fair challenge'. Finlay Gray has such a high ceiling. If he can tidy up his final ball and produce what he did today (and for Graham's goal last week) then he'll be playing full-time football for the bulk of his career. He's a rough diamond in that regard, but I hope wherever he goes he gets the right coaching to make the most of what he has. Because he's a super talent (and a lovely wee guy to boot). I thought he dominated the midfield. Albeit Lee Currie, Callum Connolly and Jonny Stewart is about as stodgy as it gets. Currie is a decent player technically, although miles off it physically, the other two are hardworking but limited Lowland League players. And that really was shown up. Michael Ruth was superb. If he'd managed to get a goal that would've been a 10/10 performance. It was totally selfless, he occupied three centre-halves all game. And he did all whilst being booted up and down the place with a referee who was quite happy to let it happen. I've said it before, he's the best striker we've had in years. Not prolific, but just superb at some many aspects of being a forward. He's my Player of the Year by a mile. Bonnyrigg meanwhile are in big trouble. They are as limited a team as I've seen at this level for a long time. Almost a throwback to struggling sides from the last time we were in the fourth tier. There's no shortage of effort. But there's absolutely no spark. They didn't ever look like scoring. In fact they didn't ever look like threatening. Just a collection of guys with 'effort' 'work rate' and 'determination' but nothing else. I suppose Smart Osadolar summed that up. He did put himself about. He did work hard. But I think I counted that he was offside seven times. We knew to push up, and he couldn't adapt his game to that. Paddy Martin is a solid goalkeeper and performed well again. But aside from him I'm struggling to think of one Rose player who turned in a decent showing. They look like a side with just one win since the turn of the year since the league and, given what Stranraer did to us a few weeks ago, right now I would put money on them finishing 10th. I'd be in the home end at NDP if they played East Kilbride mind you. A real clash of the styles that one!
  7. I'd be staggered if Bonnyrigg avoid the drop. What a rabble.
  8. Interesting technique from the referee to simply ignore Michael Ruth being kicked off the park.
  9. I'd say the going was 'soft'. Probably not too dissimilar to the Peterhead or Stranraer games. If I was being mega-positive I'd say it might actually be marginally better than in the Peterhead game.
  10. Noor might be one of the thickest people to ever appear on this.
  11. I neither have a beard or like pro-wrestling. Actually. Hang on. Maybe that explains why I'm only on once every few weeks. Will grow some facial fuzz, develop an interest in wrestling and report back
  12. Maybe they'll manage to prompt an SFA investigation. Or is that only when certain clubs have games called off because of ropey parks?
  13. If you want a really good laugh, I note that Broomhill are at 'home' on Sunday. Two games in 24 hours after a week where it's due to rain at least once. Good luck, lads.
  14. Hi Darren, As someone working in the media, the idea that any outlet has an agenda against a certain team always cracks me up. And is universally pedalled by folk who have never set foot in a newsroom - or have rarely spoken to a journalist irl. This isn't a dig at you by the way, just a dig more generally at folk convinced that there's some sort of conspiracy. It was something that fascinated me when I was at Uni and I did a few assessments on it. One in particular focused on the 'Daily Ranger v Dhaily Rhebel' and how Old Firm fans perceived the Record, which was pretty interesting. This is my ninth year covering Sons. One of the highlights of my career is when I was accused of having an agenda against the club - who I've supported all my life, who I'm a fourth generation fan of and where I've done God knows how many hours of volunteering from the stream to painting the concourse - by another fan on Facebook. Anyway, feel free to drop me a PM if you want anything from someone working in the industry. Happy to email you over a few responses if there are any direct questions or theories you want to be put to me. All the best with the dissertation.
  15. I heard it as "And Dingwall has died" which absolutely creased me. Especially with the deadpan delivery. I'm assuming it was "Dingwall has dived", but I really hope it wasn't. Duncan Williams is an atrocious referee, and whilst I think the worst decision of the lot is not giving Elgin a penalty in the first-half, I can see why Stranraer feel aggrieved. I know exactly how he managed that game from watching those highlights. Someone in football said to me a few months ago "the problem with Duncan is that he's just so fucking arrogant" when I was chatting about him. He's got the Andrew Dallas trait of really talking down to players and removing common sense or conversation from the situation. People should accept mistakes from a ref, they happen. I think it's far fairer to judge a referee on how they conduct themselves (Sean Murdoch the other week was absolutely superb in that regard, although I guess being an ex pro helps) and that's where Williams really struggles imo.
  16. Whilst the goalkeeper is catastrophic for the fifth, look at the desire from Mikey Ruth to run from deep inside his own half to put the keeper under a bit of pressure. He's done that all season and just watched the ball get booted back over his head. So I'm glad he got a reward. The guy's work ethic is different class. Likewise Finlay Gray doing the sort of things that got us all so excited last year for the sixth. Duracell Bunny pace to surge forward, then playing a terrific pass at the right moment. Again that just kind of sums up how we played yesterday. The players all worked their arses off for the full 90 minutes. James Graham, based on early showings, reminds me a bit of Calum Gallagher in his first season or so with us. Ungainly and a bit awkward looking. But rapid and direct. That finish was very Calum Gallagher too.
  17. I'd suggest to the Bonnyrigg fan that, if he doesn't want spat at by a Clyde player, he should simply not spit at the Clyde player. Vile stuff all round. I feel like everyone would've been far more supportive of Scullion just lamping him and taking the ban for that.
  18. I should've said earlier (and I say it every time we play them) but what a lovely club Spartans are. Every single person associated with them who I've ever encountered has been a genuinely class act and a credit to their club. Right from when you go in, the guys on the gate, the officials hanging about, the coaches (I assume) of the kids teams. The kids themselves. Even up to the first team players all look to have bought into Dougie Samuel's ethos. It's daft wee things, but I was stood outside the changing rooms for post-match and every single Spartans player made a wee comment as they left. Just a 'see you later' 'all the best' that kind of stuff. But really decent, especially when you've been stuffed in a game and probably just want to get up the road. Most players don't do that in my experience. They were gracious when they beat us in October. And equally as gracious this afternoon. If I A) Had a kid and B) Lived in Edinburgh then I'd be really keen to get him involved with the club. I say it over and over again. I want to hate them as B team appeasers, but I just can't. I hope all the kids there today continue to follow them and either (in the Jamie Dishington style) make it to the first team, or at least continue supporting the club from the sidelines.
  19. That was just great fun today. Exactly what keeps you hooked. Going in to a game where it felt like we had no chance, a host of players missing, a team we haven't beaten all season and them at pretty much full strength. And bang. We go and do that. The main takeaway for me though is that we didn't have to turn in any once a career exceptional performances. Everyone played very well, but there's no reason why it shouldn't be possible for them to produce similar performances for the remaining games. Including the playoffs. If we do that then we're a match for anyone. Right from the off we just looked more up for it than Spartans. We were sharper, braver, more direct. We challenged with a bit more desire. It's such a cliche, we just wanted it a lot more. I don't really know where to start. So let's go for Ryan Blair turning into prime David Beckham. His first was a lovely low curled effort. And I really fancied him for it from the moment he stepped up. The second one has more power and less finesse. But I was blown away to see us scoring two direct free kicks in one game! Even after Spartans levelled (through a stunner of a free kick from Cammy Russell) we were straight up the other end looking to score. Blair Carswell made a terrific save from Jinky Hilton, Ryan Blair had one off the line and then we grabbed the second. The third was an absolutely booming strike from Gallagher Lennon on his weak foot, and a nice way for him to end the week. We were cruising at 3-1. But right before half-time made a total mess of defending a high ball; neither Lennon nor Mark Durnan covered themselves in glory based on my view. And Spartans had a way back into the game. Early in the second-half Jay Hogarth made a really sharp one-on-one save. We go up the other end a few minutes later, get a free-kick, Ryan Blair does what Ryan Blair does. And that's game over. The fifth and sixth goals were possibly harsh on Spartans who didn't ever throw the towel in. But who were just second best all over the park. Michael Ruth finally got his reward for chasing every goalkeeper down when Blair Carswell got his feet in a muddle and gifted him the ball. Fair play, he kept his composure to round him and slot into the net. And the sixth, from James Graham, was a nice finish as Spartans again went AWOL at the back. In terms of performances, nobody played poorly. But everyone played to quite a similar level. I thought Mark Durnan showed exactly what we've been missing for the last few months. He was dominant in the air, constantly talking and full of controlled aggression. He went on a nice wee run before feeding Michael Ruth to win the free kick for the first goal too. Cian Newbury continues to be impressive, Finlay Gray buzzed about everywhere and Callum Wilson - although not explosive like Kalvin Orsi - put in a real team player's shift out on right wing. He covered Aron Lynas well, used the ball well and didn't look like someone who hasn't kicked a ball for 11 months. I think Aron Lynas is worthy of being singled out for some praise too. It was like someone had found last season's Aron and snuck him back in. He managed his extremely harsh early booking well, he used the ball in a simple but effective way. And nobody wanted the ball more than him for his goal. He absolutely hurled himself at it. As he always does. Aron is a terrific guy. And I don't think there's a footballer with a bigger heart or more bravery in the country than him. He leaves everything out there and I was delighted to see him back to his best. You could see his confidence growing and him playing with a swagger as the game went on. From Spartans' POV it was a funny game. They weren't bad. They didn't chuck it any stage. They were always trying to look a threat. But they made a lot of bad mistakes and we punished almost every one. I don't know if it was a one off or if they are starting to feel the efforts of a really positive debut season in the SPFL. But they looked leggy, jaded and really sloppy in possession. Which is something I wouldn't expect for a side with their quality. From our side. Does this mean we will or won't get promoted in May? Who the hell cares? We've just scored six goals away from for the first time in 13 years. And done it against a strong side. I'm going to thoroughly enjoy this result for the rest of the weekend, and we'll deal with the end of the season when it comes.
  20. I'm extremely excited to see the state of the pitch in the highlights.
  21. We haven't had him since 2019. However I note that we've not scored a goal let alone won a game he's refereed of ours. So plz keep him in the big boy leagues.
  22. Colin Steven's rise up the refereeing ranks is one of the most baffling about imo. At least with Andrew Dallas you knew nepotism was involved. But this guy?
  23. There's not really much I can add to this. There's been a bubbling undercurrent of unpleasantness around DFC for a while; and the line was obviously crossed at Clyde, and then crossed again this time. Albeit in (by the looks of it) a much bigger way. I cannot get my head around people shouting stuff that is personally abusive. I don't get it at all. Football is supposed to be something we do for enjoyment (lolz). Nobody is forcing anyone to be there. And if it makes you so angry that you're unable to get through 90 minutes without saying something that prompts a club statement and a police investigation then it's probably best for all concerned that you spend your Saturdays somewhere else. We have big issues as a club on and off the park. But daft things like this are the last thing we need, especially given the damage it will do our reputation. I've already had folk message me saying they 'didn't know you had that element in your support'.
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