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  1. Still trying to make it a health thing. She was overpaid and an underachiever. End of. I’ll happily let it go when the original poster does his part by accepting passing on gossip created by The Sun isn’t helpful. And the guys who believed him without question started flinging out the red dots.
  2. Only The Sun mentioned Leeann Dempster’s health in their clickbait headline. Every other news outlet that reported the agreed statement did so ad literatum, but The Sun include their foreword which introduced two hyperlinked words - cancer and surgery - both of which when clicked led to numerous Sun pages with those two headings, neither of which featured Leeann Dempster and/or QPFC. Link below. And of course the emotive headline, “battle with cancer”. And to be fair to Dempster, she wasn’t quoted as saying anything about her health, it was just The Sun doing what they do, trying to distinguish an article on a Google search with the trap of spurious language. You’ll notice none of this was in inverted commas, whereas the real quote was. And it’s only what a the Sun “understands”. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/11754255/leeann-dempster-stands-down-queens-park-hibs-motherwell-cancer/ She had cancer a year ago, been in remission for sometime. Remission means there’s no trace of cancer based on the available testing methods, such as x-rays, scans, blood tests. But of course a single cell wouldn’t show in these so it’s generally about five years before doctors will say for certainty that a patient is cured. After initial recover from surgery, being in remission allows a patient to get on with their lives. I’m confident with this language as I was diagnosed with skin cancer 13 years ago. Haughey “introduced” her to the club and he, and others, had enough of her bullshit. I just want to be absolutely clear that the she has left the club because the club no longer need her services, not for health reasons. But don’t feel too sorry for Ms Dempster. She’s been using her time helping her wife start up a business in North Ayrshire, working with dogs which she loves and which will be therapeutic for her, plus she has a full year’s notice from QP to keep her ticking over. Salary and pension. Roughly £140k, give or take. That’s why the published notification referred to her as “being available”. Not because she’s just lovely, because we’re still paying her wages. Anyone who wants to believe what the Sun writes probably have enough of their own issues to deal with. Best of luck!
  3. It wasn’t brought up at the AGM. The AGM had closed. It was brought up in a general conversation, after the AGM, about how things had changed for the worse over the last three years. Just one small example. If that’s the biggest nonsense you’ve heard on social media you’ve a long journey ahead of you on PnB.
  4. Certainly was. A yellow for diving and an indirect free kick to QP would be the correct decision.
  5. My first reaction after the goal was, awful decision but still there to be defended. Looked to me like Mauchin was the closest but there was a few jumping. Golden rule in wall defending; just hold your position and let everyone else do the same. Really cheap goal to lose. Schoolboy stuff, literally. Spong solely to blame for the second goal, just didn’t switch on quick enough. Cammy Bruce is going to have to man up soon. Several times in the game he had a 1v1 with space behind but elected to make a pass to the side/back. The incident where Thomson got caught in the middle of the park resulted from one of Bruce’s poor choices. Almost ended up in a Ayr goal. He’s got the pace and skill, just needs to practise it more. Really reset the mind yesterday. It was as dull as any of Veldman’s performances, first half especially. Just not enough players ready for this level yet. Our goal was the best of the game and shows the difference when a player attacks the ball as opposed to waiting for a break. Good work by both Thomas and Paton, more regularly is the next step. And has to be said, Mr Welsh did nothing for the “auld heids will make the difference” argument. More schoolboy stuff for the second booking.
  6. We seem to be gently rinsing the Oranj out of the club. I wonder if we'll revert to the traditional dugouts and shooting ends. Although it would be worth it for just one more game just to see Scott Brown being shown into the 'Rangers' dugout.
  7. 3 strikes and it's automatic relegation to the Lowland. SFA rule 34:3. Honest!
  8. It was confirmed at the recent meeting that's exactly what it's about. Now, we shouldn't be advocating the club wastes money; they've got that nut well and truly smashed already. There was five teams named as being housed in the east end, which leaves four teams, times twice, at the west end. so the extra cost for eight games to run the risk of a nasty accident where some kid or teacher gets in strife. A headline that would send The Sun into overdrive. Just not worth the risk.
  9. Once again, PnB is the conduit for the big decisions! As Spider1975 said, it's on us to fix. Another knee-jerk reaction isn't a solution either. There was violence involving Airdrie supporters on Saturday at their cup-tie. Two sets of fans, so far, have tested the stewards in that area. We could blame the playing group for letting in late equalisers/winners which stirs the emotions. Or, we could just seat the community kids & carers in the huge available space in the centre stand, well away from both sets of fans every game. Big Jock's all for the community & academy so he shouldn't mind a few squeaky voices in front of him. Then let the dafties vent themselves and everyone goes home safe and sound.
  10. One of only two clubs who’s fans invaded our pitch last season and approached the very decent and likeable QP support with taunts of pugilism. Absolute shower! Nothing honest at all about these rapscallions.
  11. Drop a mail to HQ please. Sometimes they miss details like this.
  12. I think having the main stand on the south side is the problem here. Everyone knows that south-facing homes are sought after as they enjoy the most of the sun. How Dunfermline’s burghers got this wrong defies belief. How did this get past planning? The obvious solution is to swap the main stand to the north and slip that wee stand (former terrace, could be again) over to the south. Using rollers like the Egyptians did to build the pyramids, it’s feasible in a couple of months. For other top construction tips, follow me.
  13. I’d imagine your ticket prices are more reasonable but would Mrs Toun Clock keep up with the pies and bovril?
  14. Indeed. And comfy with the passing out of defence. And according to the first slide, it’s his 21st birthday today!
  15. Maybe his character and attitude is his value. As a 20 year old, if he can make a tackle and run at people it can raise the bar for some of the others who are still trapped in the sideways pass culture.
  16. USH systems are a deterrent, not a thawing solution. The announcement looks to be confirming that the water leak causing the water-log is now resolved allowing standing water to drain freely. The frost is a separate issue compacting the problem. Hopefully anyone from Airdrie can understand all these words. We’re now dependent on nature and the opinion of a referee. What could possibly go wrong?
  17. This is genuinely a coup for Queen’s Park. His background and the new development of Lochinch settles the club’s direction in the wake of the Dutch exodus. The timing of this announcement, after Dempster’s gone, makes it crystal clear who’s calling the shots now. The future’s bright now the future’s not oranj.
  18. Then perhaps I should mention that the new president was asked about his improvement plans for the next two years and would there be reform of the club’s constitution i.e. The Articles and he clearly has come into the job without any consideration of either. All I can suggest is that as many as possible fans seek to use those very same Articles and apply for membership. The current demography of members is listing heavily to the status quo. Frankly when I speak at these meetings I wonder just how many in the room pick up on the points I make. The only power members currently have is voting rights at General Meetings. They vote in committee members and the committee have absolute power, without recourse, on anything and everything they do. Nothing is ever their fault. If you’re expecting a progressive, fan-facing style of leadership from the current set up you’ve an awful long wait. And in the spirit you’ve shown I’ll even by your proposer. Peace out!
  19. If the game is a certainty to be off this early in the week I hope the clubs are discussing a venue swap for Hampden this week and EEP on 20th April.
  20. Hee-haw! Even back in the day all events at Hampden belonged to the SFA. Sodexo are the outsourced hospitality company so I’m not sure who gets the bigger split, them or the SFA. But I know we for sure we get nothing. When I said “overflow” it’s not a service we provide for the SFA. Simply capitalising on demand being greater than The National Stadium capability.
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