funky monkey
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Kilwinning Rangers 23/24
funky monkey replied to funky monkey's topic in West of Scotland Football League
I think the failure to renew/refresh the squad for the start of the season was just so disappointing. I've never been convinced with Aitken's recruitment or ability to get the players that we need for the budget that we have. It's all about having the right contacts, not all about the money. That's been very kind too and excusing Chris for our relegation last season despite having lots of games to get us to safety. -
Kilwinning Rangers 23/24
funky monkey replied to funky monkey's topic in West of Scotland Football League
Would you keep the manager? -
Kilwinning Rangers 23/24
funky monkey replied to funky monkey's topic in West of Scotland Football League
Sadly, there's no chance of Buffs being promoted now. I'm sure the manager and his players have tried their best, but the committee have a big decision to make now. Aitken did have plenty of games to keep us in the premier. This season, we just didn't have the squad refresh required and started off really slowly. Individual errors, particularly in defence and a pretty bizarre goalkeeping situation have cost us dearly this season. It's time to start planning for next season now. -
Is it reasonable to think there are no players on 'stupid money' at Darvel?
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Revisiting two 80s classics, The Waterboys 'This Is The Sea' and U2 'War'. Both albums have been remastered at some stage. The Waterboys album is an absolute classic, every song on it is absolutely fantastic. Strangely, I didn't get into this album via Whole of the Moon, I heard The Pan Within played constantly on a holiday in Greece. Whole of the Moon is an absolute belter of course, right up there with my favourite songs of all time. The U2 album is a step back in time for me. Like so many, I gave up on U2 a long time ago, but hearing War again brings back memories of happy days of my youth, it's a really strong record and has aged a lot better than it has any right to. New Years Day is, like Whole of the Moon, one of my favourite songs of all time, the unedited version on this album is absolutely fantastic. Although War is a really good album, I firmly believe that the follow up 'The Unforgettable Fire' was U2 at their raw and creative peak, although many would disagree that 'The Joshua Tree' was the better album. It's been great revisiting these albums on vinyl, been a while since I played either of them.
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Kilwinning Rangers 23/24
funky monkey replied to funky monkey's topic in West of Scotland Football League
Tranent 3 Kilwinning 0 Decimated with injuries and no strikers, Buffs fielded 3 u20s including Harvey Gilmour. Despite this, the team battled hard against a competent Tranent side two leagues above us. Of the 5 chances Tranent created, they scored with 3 of them. Buffs had a few half chances but struggled to test the Tranent goalkeeper. Next up is Neilston at Brig O Lea in the league. -
Kilwinning Rangers 23/24
funky monkey replied to funky monkey's topic in West of Scotland Football League
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Killie vs The Rangers 2012
funky monkey replied to deadasdillinger's topic in Scottish Premiership General Chatter
Watch again. He did get to the ball before Butland, but not quick enough to knock the ball on or gain proper control. The tug of his jersey made all the difference. Can only assume the referee refused to action because the foul was inside the Killie half. -
Killie vs The Rangers 2012
funky monkey replied to deadasdillinger's topic in Scottish Premiership General Chatter
Not sure why you think Polworth has to go down for it to be a red card? It was a proper and deliberate tug of the jersey because he knew he had messed up. The Barasic incident was definitely a dive and deliberate hand ball designed to deceive the officials. Deliberate hand ball, yellow card by the rules of the game. -
Killie vs The Rangers 2012
funky monkey replied to deadasdillinger's topic in Scottish Premiership General Chatter
Without question this should have been a red card. Without the pull, the extra metre means Polworth is getting to the ball first. A clear and obvious error as the pull prevented a genuine goal scoring opportunity. Absolute mess by Dickinson, on the back of other controversial decisions on his part, the Donnelly penalty and Barasic avoiding a first yellow card by diving and grabbing the ball. -
Kilwinning Rangers 23/24
funky monkey replied to funky monkey's topic in West of Scotland Football League
Crowds have been poor all season at Buffs Park. Lack of Ayrshire opposition is definitely an element. Starting the season so poorly another. Difficult to know what'll get the crowds returning again other than success on the park.