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I see David Hopkin was watching the match today. Please for the love of god tell me it’s not going to be him
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It’s abundantly clear that the players are gone mentally. Another week where we went from reasonably competent to an absolute disgrace between half time. I don’t think players have chucked it necessarily but there’s a few hiding in there when the going gets tough. Players acting busy but actually having zero impact or real desire for the team. We immediately started the 2nd half playing deep and yet we still end up getting sliced apart ? The amount of errors leading up to both of Airdrie’s goals were comical. Literally 20 seconds before the equaliser, Bannon produced an absolute howler only for Todorov to miss a sitter. Yet we still go and concede the resulting corner (how many corners have we conceded now in the exact manner?) The final goal was embarrassing. We were playing like we were chasing the game and had almost nobody back. Beyond forgivable given that we’re never learning
The manager has to be appointed as a matter of urgency as in before thistle on tuesday. We cannot go into arguably the most important and critical transfer window in our professional era and not have a manager making decisions to improve our dreadful and threadbare squad. If we show no urgency, we’re obviously content with league 1 football next season
January window approaching and we honestly need a good 6-7 players. Even though he’s had a less than impressive loan stint at Cove, I’d be looking to recall Williamson just an option on the bench when Paton is knackered.
x2 central (experienced) Defenders
Experienced central midfielder
left back
Striker (maybe even 2)
winger
Given the lack of game time for both, I wouldn’t be surprised to see either Hepburn’s loan terminated or Healy loaned out. Both totally out the picture
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I think Paton is unfortunate that’s he’s probably still going to be compared to Simon Murray by some fans. Heard so many times at games throughout the season “oh he’s not quite Murray though isn’t he” “he doesn’t run about like Murray”. We’re playing in a much worse system this year which I think even Murray would struggle in all honesty. Paton’s goal return and efforts is commendable given the context of our season. Give him time and the right players around him and he’ll be excellent over his 3 years
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Been begging for a defensive performance like that for months now. We stopped the tippy tappy nonsense from the goalkeeper, defended our box confidently and the work ethic was superb. Nuijten’s been highlighting the need to do the jobs that don’t require talent more often and tonight was a clear improvement in that aspect. Yes, we did do virtually nothing going forward but until the defence is sorted, we’re going to get relegated with minimal fuss
Everyone played their part tonight but my motm was Jack Thomson. Placed in an unnatural position and absolutely bossed it. I’m such a Thomson fan when he’s on it and tonight reinforced my opinion he could go on to a higher level in the near future. Such a powerful player. Shoutouts to Longridge and Ferrie who were also excellent
Dundee United were quite rubbish. Naturally as the game was progressing, I was expecting a moment of quality to separate the two sides but United actually seemed to get worse. We were beginning to win our battles in midfield and ultimately Paton should have buried his header from an excellent delivery. Tony watt particularly was chronic up top. Looked unfit and disinterested
Far from perfect but we needed this result and a sign there’s some resilience in the players. There’s a competent team there if the right manager comes in and he’s gets appropriate backing to sign 3-4 key players in January. Sets up the Airdrie match nicely next week. Huge game
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6 minutes ago, Zanetti said:
As far as I know he's struggled with injuries recently. He hasn't played for Kelty in at least a couple of months.
I mean I’d be worried if he actually ended up getting registered instead of signing better players but if he’s maybe coming back from whatever injury he had, I don’t think I’d be majorly against the idea of him being cover on the bench 2nd half of the season. Takes the weight off guys like Reid who’s going to get thrown in the deep end very soon with Fox out and Tizzard being absolute gash
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1 minute ago, an86 said:
See to be honest, this isn’t a terrible shout. Crisis management stuff, but we are where we are. Played 150 in the Championship and is only 30, so you’d hope his legs still work.
That’s my thinking. I can’t see a scenario where he’s part of a coaching team that hasn’t appointed a new manager, it just doesn’t make sense. The most logical thing i could think of considering he’s chucked Kelty is that he’ll be combining young qp, alongside a full time playing role if required.
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What’s the chances o’ware gets registered as a player also. Genuinely wouldn’t surprise me given how lacking and generally dreadful we are at the back
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I’m assuming if bowyer becomes the manager, there would be fairly decent resources to be used in the January window then ? No chance bowyer joins knowing he has this squad until the end of the season
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40 minutes ago, an86 said:
We’re surely not about to do something I’d actually approve of?
Take it and run. Would be an excellent appointment in any scenario
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17 minutes ago, Take Me Home Cathcart Road said:
A bit harsh on Bruce, Reid & Bannon….our own, with good futures if nurtured properly, they have been left exposed recently by the dross around them
Bannon definitely has a solid future but I need to see a lot more from Bruce. Far from convinced he’s even close to this level at the moment. In his limited minutes, he’s been very poor defensively. The penalty he gave away last week was dreadful
He’s so young that he shouldn’t be flung into this scenario at this level of football so soon but he’s probably one that needs a couple years in league 1 (which is exactly the same issue as 75% of our squad unfortunately)
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8 minutes ago, Spider1975 said:
Yup, I think the next few weeks will likely indicate the plan, if there is one. A new manager and squad strengthening in January would be a welcome sign that there's likely some attempt to stay in the league whilst a continuation of the last few months will obviously mean we're heading back to L1 with the full backing of Dumpster and Haughey. If that's the case I can't see Dom Thomas hanging around, especially if we can get some coin for him. Worthwhile holding onto Ferrie, McKenna, Turner, Thomson, Spong and potentially Paton, but the rest I'm guessing we could easily move on.
I can’t see Thomas leaving even if we end up in league 1. He’s at a stage in his career where he’s not going to get a gig in the premiership due to inconsistency and he’s most likely earning a pretty decent wage that most championship teams can’t/won’t be willing to pay, especially when he’s contracted for next season. He’s held to higher standards by some given his talent but I still think he’s one of the very few who works his backside off and always goes over to the fans after every game (turner also very good for going over to the fans)
I’d look to build the side around him but he’s been placed all over the pitch this season which has resulted in not seeing the best of him as we seen last year
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6 minutes ago, Spider1975 said:
Unfortunately, I think you might be right.
A shame. Has attributes that might become decent as he matures but he’s a total bombscare currently. No presence given his height and distribution all over the place. Just can’t afford to have a defender like that in our current situation. Maybe a loan for 6 months might be beneficial to see how he pans out but I’m struggling to see him ever back in the team after today and Airdrie performance
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I’m going to hazard a guess and say that’s Will tizzard finished, despite being on a 3 year deal
Needs punted in January
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Never seen a team so lacking in character. Regardless if we missed a penalty (a dreadful penalty to put it lightly), the character shown was nothing short of abysmal. Thomas has a bad 15 mins and is hooked yet Longridge who did nothing other than foul and lose the ball gets the full 90 ? Baffling. I know Thomas is inconsistent but jeezo he’s got more chance of creating something than him
Never felt so low towards the club. We’ve seen much much worse teams in league 2 but I still felt more optimistic towards Queen’s Park as a whole than our current situation. I can see entirely why clubs in this league would want to see us relegated. We’re an arrogant and naive club that’s played down teams capabilities in this league and now we’re more likely than not going to pay the final price for it come May.
The player confrontation really sunk to new lows at the end. A totally toxic environment that I struggle to envisage changing anytime soon
Good luck to whoever the new manager is. He’s got a hell of a job
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Just now, Anonymous Spider said:
I guess you're right... excellent work by saying games instead of game - it adds that layer of intrigue that we've got to know and love.
I’m assuming they’re saying games as precaution more than anything in case a new manager isn’t appointed within the next couple games
A pretty disgraceful statement all in all. I’d of rather of had silence than read that nonsense article. It’s mental how much that’s angered me reading it
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I’m going to assume Nuijten is interim but that statement is worded very poorly. No clarification if that’s a permanent or short term role
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The only possible logic to not give us any update is that there must be a new guy in place. Why would it take so long to just announce that Nuijten and O’ware are taking the match on Saturday ?
Regardless, the sheer silence is unacceptable in any sense
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36 minutes ago, Alibi said:
Given that last season QP were one of the front runners for most of the season, what has changed to make you so shite?
Plain and simply we have an absolutely honking defence, coinciding with almost zero squad depth with zero experience.
There are some talented players but they’re lacking any sort of resilience or character when the going gets tough. Players look mentally drained on the pitch now
Recruitment has been dreadful. Beuker enforced an unofficial transfer ban on signing guys over the age 22 which has absolutely murdered us. Think the club were totally naive and almost arrogant to think that we’d survive in the championship with this current squad. I didn’t mind a transitional season but we’ve we went down the path of young guys far too soon and we’re paying the price for it
Grant Savoury injuring his ACL hasn’t helped and although he’s a great signing on paper, Stuart Mckinstry is absolutely miles off fitness wise and it’s been telling in his first couple of appearances. Another example of terrible recruitment
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We were about 30 seconds away from going into Saturday in 10th place. We’ve been rank rotten this season but the last week has really set in about how realistic it is that we could get relegated come May.
Can’t say I have any confidence for Saturday
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7 minutes ago, an86 said:
We’re surely not letting the silence hang all day? Not asking for a manager to be named. I am asking what we’re doing and who is taking training/the team on Saturday if the new guy isn’t in by then.
Honestly wouldn’t surprise me if the new manager is announced before Saturday. The reality of the situation is that we’ve got the biggest of the season coming up this weekend and this week would be the perfect time to come in (assuming this Veldman sacking has been in the works for a couple weeks). New appointment this week allows enough time to assess the players and know what’s needed by the time January 1st arrives
Theres not a chance we can wait until January 31st as we do every single year to bring some new players in. Could be dead and buried by then
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I would take Bowyer in a heartbeat if given the chance tbh
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3 minutes ago, Spider1975 said:
I really want Fox to be the player we all think he could/should be, but it's just not happening and I'd have thought he'd be the most likely to be leaving in January, or pending injury, the Summer.
I don’t know what’s happened with Fox. In league 1 and the first 4/5 months of last season, I had Fox as a nailed down future Scottish premiership level defender but something has went badly wrong the last 9/10 months. His presence has disappeared, he struggles with concentration and isn’t anywhere near as confident on the ball anymore. He was awfully poor the end of last season but I put that down to the whole team collapsing under high pressure moments.
He’s probably on a decent wage and unfortunately he’s been a liability for a while now. Said for a wee bit that the guy could do with a change of scenery as we’ve all seen how capable he is. Just seems to have gone very stale for him at us now
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12 minutes ago, Spider1975 said:
I still believe there's a decent core of players there, Spong, Turner, Thomson, Thomas, Robson and, Ferrie/McKenna when fit are, IMHO, more than good enough for this league. I also believe that there are very decent players in MacPherson, Tizzard & Paton that are screaming to get out. It will be an extremely interesting game.
Robson has fell off massively unfortunately. I used to have him as mr consistent but he’s been in free fall since February. He tries but defensively he’s been dreadful and been at fault for a few goals. Still not convinced in any way about tizzard also. Has the attributes but he’s incredibly brainless on several occasions. I had him down as raw at the start of the season but the more it’s going on, he looks a liability
The defence is murder. We can have preferences in midfield and attack but the defence is what killing us. McPherson just about passable but he’s very suspect defensively, especially 1v1. Tizzard/Fox having similarly bad seasons (heard a rumour fox is out for 2 months). Bannon fine but needs an experienced head next to him and Reid was badly exposed yesterday, especially for pace
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Tam Courts would be my number one pick for me
Rhys McCabe, I’d definitely be asking the question. Would he actually want to join, I’m not so sure but I’d say it’s worth the try. Tries to play good football, strong emphasis on young guys but crucially actually still wins games of football in the process
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🔴🟡Thistle vs Queens Park⚫️⚪️ - Tuesday 2nd Janaury 2024
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