CallumPar

Is this about Ryan Williamson? If so, has he lost his pace? When he was with us, he had pace, but no footballing ability. If he’s lost that pace (probably not a huge surprise given his injury history), then I can’t see him resembling a footballer at all and you will definitely need a better option at RB. Think the league could be close this year. So far, not seeing much to split most of the squads. Probably comes down to who has the best manager/who gets the best loanees. You’ll certainly be up there challenging with McGlynn. But, similar to us, there will be concerns about the mentality/attitude of some of the players the new manager has inherited.

Why did you remove the first sentence of that post? ”Looks like the young guys are in the first team to play, so I would doubt that 6 more folk will be coming in. ” makes it quite clear that he’s referencing the person he quoted saying we needed 6 more signings. He literally says he can’t see 6 more coming in and you’ve gone through the effort to remove that from the post you’ve quoted. What’s the point in that? You got that a bit wrong, these things happen. Just hold your hands up and move on. Not sure what you’re trying to achieve here, we don’t have to look back far to find the post you’ve quoted and see the sentence you’ve removed.

You’re spot on here. McPake alluded to a game at East End, when he was in charge at Dundee. He played a kid in midfield, someone Cameron I think(?). Said that whilst the player was ready for first team football, the team had been awful that day and he wanted to get the kid out of that environment, so he took him off at HT. Said he wasn’t the worst player, or the reason they lost 2-0, but he wanted to protect him. Even if the kids end up being good enough, he knows that you need experience in the squad. Experience doesn’t necessarily mean men in their 30s that are past it. For example, he talked about Wighton’s experience of big occasions - scoring in a cup semi final and both Dundee and Edinburgh derbies.

What I got from McPake’s comments at the supporter evening was that we’re definitely actively looking for new players. However, in the meantime, it’s up to everyone currently here to prove that they’re worth a start - regardless of age/experience. Anyone who doesn’t look like they’ll be part of the plans, we’ll try to loan them out/offload them.

Results of friendlies don’t mean much. McPake said as much himself. But it would be good for Mehmet, Comrie, Breen, Allan, Todd, Wighton, O’Hara and McCann to play well and get some confidence/momentum ahead of the ‘real’ games starting. I think all of them have ability, but none of them could perform consistently last season. Comrie in particular didn’t seem to recover from being forced to play in Grant’s back 3, where they got no help from wing backs or midfielders. On his day though, he’s far too good for league one.

Ryan Dow signed for Peterhead. Was a good player for us when he first came in, but never recovered from that injury.

Just came to post this. Think this means McPake got his first choice assistant and the waiting game paid off.

I’d imagine we’ll have some trialists in, now that friendlies have begun. Better to see how guys get on in a match situation than just on the training ground. Apparently everyone looks great there, if you believe Grant/Hughes. I also think there will be negotiations ongoing with a number of players, perhaps even deals agreed. But, as a club, we don’t tend to announce things until everything is signed - makes sense. Hopefully get updates/timescales on the training base and coaching team being in place. Would also be good to hear about the commercial side of things (sponsorship packages etc) and any potential improvements for fan engagement/the match day experience tonight. Hope we don’t have idiots asking what formation McPake plans to play, his game plans etc, as if he’ll reveal that to a group of fans to come online and tell everyone. Also hope people don’t come and rant about Grant/Hughes. Got to trust that the review has been conducted and we have learned from mistakes made last season and move on.

Away strip next week, apparently. Club also confirmed on Twitter that there are stripes on the back this year. Someone asked the question and they sent a back. Good news!

Hopefully it’s not too similar to the 2014-15 kit. That was a decent looking kit, I just suffer from PTSD whenever I remember that season.

Noticed there’s another interview with McPake on the official site. He mentions Shields is currently doing 2 jobs - leading the academy and “also helping me at the minute” - strong suggestion that Shields won’t be involved with the first team, once the management team is finalised.

Think that would be a popular one. Hopefully you’re right!

Worth baring in mind that it’s also festival time. Having 4 big city clubs all playing a mile apart on the same day, along with the festival, will make public transport and pubs an absolute nightmare.

Cheers. Appreciate the summaries. Genuinely hope something gets worked out and the club can get the fans back onside a bit. Was good to see you guys get promoted and it’s a real shame to see the way the mood seems to have shifted lately. Innes Murray looks a cracking signing. i actually wondered if we might have tried to sign him. All the best - except when you play us!

To be fair, it’s the council. Meadowbank is a leisure centre now and has been refurbished. Edinburgh City were apparently expecting a 500 capacity stand and a 2,000 capacity stand and only got a 500 capacity stand. I think that’s right, but happy to be corrected if that’s wrong. From what I gather, they announced that, along with their name change, on a Facebook live stream - maybe our PR isn’t that bad after all… no written statements/YouTube interviews, just a Facebook live stream for some major news. I think they’re planning to apply for the council to put fencing around the pitch to act as terracing now, to add 700 to the capacity.

Is anyone able to help me out by summarising what the current state of affairs is with your club? It seems like you were only updated via a Facebook live stream? Have I got things correct, you’re moving to Meadowbank with a current capacity of 500? We’re meant to be away to you guys in the second game of the season, which will be absolutely rubbish if we’re only allowed about 50 fans! Having said that, Hibs play Hearts at Easter Road the same day, so surely one will be moved anyway.

Airdrie game’s at home. You don’t expect the club to actually check things on their website, do you? Hadn’t noticed we play Alloa at East End 2 Saturdays in a row until you posted this.

Did I read things correct? Are FC Edinburgh playing at Meadowbank, with a capacity of 500? Also, are we actually playing FC Edinburgh at Meadowbank on the same day as Hibs v Hearts at Easter Road?

Definitely a decent return and will obviously be worth it for the club. I won’t be there tomorrow, but have got my ticket for next Wednesday. Look forward to hearing updates and glad that the PST (I think?) have been able to organise that.

Wonder how many of these are directors and their friends/family that got freebies. No chance that many people have paid £10/15. Having said that, I hope it’s a decent morning and worth it for anyone that has paid.

Hadn’t seen that. As I say, suggests that Joma announcements are being rolled out from today (unless I’ve missed others) - maybe an announcement tomorrow afternoon, with fixtures being released in the morning? Also, hope it’s better than that Hibs effort. That looks really cheap and tacky.

I could be wrong, but could this be a Joma issue? Don’t think any UK teams that get bespoke kits from Joma have unveiled theirs before today. Raith, Hibs, St Mirren and Norwich are 4 teams I can think of and can’t see any new kits for any of them. Swansea unveiled theirs about half an hour ago, so hopefully that means the Joma announcements are underway.

Jonathan Page? Stuart Urquhart? Kerr Young? Just trying to think of players between 2013 and 2015, when we were full of shitebags. Keddie is undoubtedly the first choice CB though.

I think Alexander was announced as a short term contract until the end of the 21-22 season? I think it was always meant to be short term - probably because he expected a better job offer for this season.

Should have offered MacDonald to Raith. They’ve just signed Ross Millen. Genuinely amazed he’s still a full time footballer.