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4 hours ago, SuperTuesday said:
I now know 5 that are going.
3 Rangers and two Celtic fans all from Falkirk, and Celtic are home to Hearts at 3pm that day as well.
I just rolled my eyes at them, doesn't surprise me.
They are not fans! they are trophy hunters and should be treated accordingly with parody and disdain, although they are good entertainment value as they justify their support for the arse cheeks. Years ago there was a Rangers fan who drank in the Black Bull Polmont. The more his justification was laughed at, the more absurd he became.
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1 hour ago, Shodwall cat said:
Cheers. Good to know that. They seem to all be doing pretty well. If they aren't quite ready probs a loan deal at a higher level the next step. Would be great to see homegrown players back in the side in the future.
If they are good enough they are old enough. At 18 -19 they should be knocking on the door for a start or sub.
Fine judgement to make as was proved with Finn Yeats as an 17-18 year old at Aberdeen and got his break at Falkirk. So i'm for giving them a go in particular if its cover for RB, LB, CB all positions that require them, solve that it leaves more cash available for other positions.
Also is signals to other young players that are available that Falkirk is the place to go.
Time to be bold it's how we picked up Will Vaulks
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9 hours ago, Bairn in Exile said:
“The best place to defend is in the opposition penalty box.”
Jock SteinWe'll be fine.
Jock Stein gave a more detailed interview on that subject when asked if Celtic being so attacking left them defensibly weak, he answered 'Celtic have a very defensive set up. Have possession in the oppositions last 3rd of the pitch'
Kind of self-evident, think it was Kenneth Wolsternholme who did commentator impersonations at the BBC who had nowhere to go after that reply.
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6 hours ago, Bairnardo said:
The other thing like is defenders taking responsibility for helping to overload a deep lying team. If you sit deep and congest the final third, Donaldson in particular will squeeze up and take the ball if it has to come back the way. Or hel carry it deep if the space is there and get the defedners going back towards goal. He has a couple of goals, and he done an Edinburgh defender like prime Crunchie for the last gasp penalty because he's obviously been told to get up there and get involved.
Thats right, Kenny Burns at Forest would pick up the ball and drive at the defence, take a shot or play a wall pass. Was an underestimated footballer that his hard man image hid.
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1 hour ago, Bairnardo said:
They are great examples of our style yeah. And great examples of why there remain a huge number of absolute dolts in the KM7 still shrieking about passing it backward or sideways. Last season sure there was a lot of pointless shit, but this season, and those goals show it perfectly, has been a masterclass of keeping the pitch big, moving the ball around, and probing for gaps and mistakes. Down one side, back, across, down the other side.... An absolute nightmare to concentrate and maintain shape when we are doing that.
There was a Brian Clough interview where he discussed that issue.
Recycling possession and having every one of your team capable of being creative. Wearing down the opposition having to work harder and concentrate harder than your team. Sooner or later there is a lapse and you pounce.
He was a bugger was Clough but his teams were easy on the eye and there's been some similarities in style between Forest and Falkirk this season in particular breaking out from your own half with pace
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5 hours ago, Tamtheman said:
Just watched, what a smashing lad Will is
One of the world's nice human beings.
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56 minutes ago, Bigbrbairn said:
Just cant see a 33 year old man who has been part time for 9 years giving up a job for a contract that makes him lose a job and will have 3 or 4 years at best
A tweet has grown arms and legs about Mckenna.
Thankfully the nonsense from attention seekers claiming imaginary conversations in supermarkets with club insiders in the know is a thing of the past and potential signings rightly are kept private.
McGlynn will have a list drawn up already of 1st choices and options of who he wants and most likely already sounded out a few. It's encouraging that for the first time in years Falkirk are seen as a club the budding Will Vaulks of this generation will see as the team to rebuild their careers. Would not be surprised a gem being signed nobody has heard of. Now what a nice problem that would be.
Forget the rumours - that's all they are.
Let's wait and see what develops.
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44 minutes ago, Springfield said:
Doesn’t help that we’ve nearly had exclusive BBC Alba Football TV rights, with Tait and the team playing some great stuff. If Montgomery somehow survives the usual summer cull, wouldn’t be surprised to see the bottom five in the top league, all chasing Tait.
It's just not Tait that BBC Alba put in the shop window but a lot of the first team as well.
Would not surprise me to see some bids in for them in the closed season.
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3 hours ago, LatapyBairn. said:
100% this! The full thing works when every component part pushes in one direction, no ego’s, point scoring or wee personal tantrums from individuals. Just everybody putting the club first with no caveats and looking at the bigger picture, on and off the park everything is starting to click but it has not happened by accident.
It is the best team spirit since 'Prime Houstie' and Falkirks never say die patented late goal habit.
Credit to those on and off the park. Hamilton as their results prove are a decent team but they were 2nd to Falkirk in every department.
The comings and goings in the closed season will be interesting.
Can't see us getting Tait as his displays as Hibs intended were to prove himself as a Hibs first team player or the shop window to get a transfer fee.
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3 hours ago, bridge of allan bairn said:
Agree, think Annan could be the toughest of the remaining 3 games. Their home form is second only to ours with 4 wins from their last 5 and as you say they have a lot to play for. A lot of the teams lose their runs of form when they play us though, so here's hoping it continues for the next 3 games.
In other news...there are only 369 tickets left for the North Stand for the Alloa game (sold 623).
It shows the potential Falkirk have when you put a winning team on the park and entertain, giving a good day out for the individual and family.
Plenty of competition for the punters disposable £ so with a near full house against Alloa everything should be done to entice the individuals who don't normally come to return next season. 1 in 10 coming back would make a difference. Innovative incentives, even vouchers for something, should be available to the support on the final day.
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14 hours ago, Springfield said:
Settled into local and proud to overhear a few locals talking about our club. In a city divided by the arse cheeks, sitting proud as Fck as a bairn.
Old Firm trophy hunters always pissed me off even at school.
Best way to deal with them is to tell them as it is. 'Your not a football supporter, you're a trophy chasing glory hunter.
There's no defence or counter to that as it's true. Wind and bluster every time and they slink off.
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1 minute ago, LatapyBairn. said:
He’s been fantastic, his stats are obviously decent enough but anybody paying attention to the actual football over and above that can see he’s been far and away the best striker in the league. It can’t be underestimated how crucial keeping him fit this season has been for us as we don’t have a like for like replacement, he the focal point in our attack to where all our forward players perform and use mcivor as such.
McIver Holds the ball, wins first balls and disrupts the opposition defence and midfield because of it. His team contribution goes well beyond goals and creating them. Because of his presence, the oppositions style of play is degraded. Sure there are players who scored more and have more skill but as has been proved by McIvor there is more to that in a successful team.
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3 minutes ago, HoBNob said:
I've posted it a fair amount, probably on this thread as well at some point.
Falkirk should absolutely be aiming for the playoffs, since the playoffs were introduced there's only been one instance where the league one champions haven't finished 5th the following season in the Championship, and that was Cove last year. However on the flipside QP finished 3rd.
I'm fairly certain 7/10 times the League one champions finished in the playoffs the following year, barring an injury crisis on the levels that we've suffered from, Falkirk will most likely be in the playoffs next year.
The Derby is back! and that is good for both clubs.
Happy memories of the Par supporters trudging along to 'Castle Doom' and the inevitable.
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1 hour ago, GunnerBairn said:
Here’s a scenario where the wages were diverted from Yeats (likely leaving), McGinn, Lawal, Allan, Bisland and Sam Long. Then to be ‘reinvested’ in to keeping Tait and Ross. Shuffle the pennies around as well as the players. Worth a try.
Would not write off Finn Yeats signing a contract,
It is a temping pitch Falkirk can make.
Breakthrough season
Team on the up
In the shop window in a higher league
2 seasons of first team football
Certainty in your career
Sky's the limit with another season's experience with Falkirk with higher level souters at the end off it.
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1 hour ago, bridge of allan bairn said:
I'm really happy that these "day trippers" are coming along. Another 2,500 on the attendance for this 1 game will generate another £40K plus for the close season war chest - probably equivalent to another really good championship level player for JM for just 1 game unbudgeted income.
Great news on Spencers extension.
Not unreasonable to hope that a good % will become regulars, even a 10% uptake would be massive
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37 minutes ago, FFC 1876 said:
The players in the league all vote I believe.
Then their pick should be respected. So it's unlikely they will pick token players
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14 hours ago, SuperTuesday said:
What makes me say that?
It's a 45% increase for one game, sure some may come back, but if they had any real interest they would have bought a ticket by now, it's day trippers by and large.
And the board will realise this as well and take what money it brings gladly.
Hopefully that clears it up for you.
Lot coming for the occasion.
The club have potential new customers showing their faces at the premises for the first time let make them want to come back.
Voucher game with maybe a discount at the shop, £* off a ticket for the first home game of the season.
10% returning would be a big win and a sound investment.
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Team of the Year
Who actually makes the selection?
Anybody know
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54 minutes ago, SuperTuesday said:
What's it got to do with the SFA?
Sorry SPL
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28 minutes ago, ShaggerG said:
No need to shout!
Error on font! Apologies did not notice till after I submitted. Goodness knows how I managed it - but I did
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18 minutes ago, ebobsboy said:
Dundee game off again, whit a riddy for the spl bigwigs wanting artificial pitches gone in the top league yet Dundee can't get their grass pitch playable in April.
SKY will be distinctly dischuffed at such a late call off.
They will use this to screw the SFA when the contract is up for renewal.
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Right BackWith Keelan Adams on a 2 year deal the management team will expect him to be challenging for that position.If we get Finn Yeats to sign a contract we will have for the first time for a while competition for the Right Back spot plus Yeats versatility for a midfield roll. Should we consider that position covered?With few players incoming it would be good to have a long standing position issue off the list.Thoughts?0
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33 minutes ago, ShaggerG said:
Faigh e deas suas thu accies!
41 minutes ago, Raybowski89 said:Aye, the constant 17:30 KO times are less than ideal, but Alba just needed to get their Box Office Bairns fix! What's the Gaelic for "Get it right up yeez Accies"?
You're no wrong! Not to mention all the merch I've also bought over that period. The club should have just automatically taken the money out my bank account when they announced the 1991 away shirt. Would have saved me the hassle
Fair points. It was never in any doubt that I was going, however. I'm skint but I just love following this team so much. These players have a real connection with the supporters and it's just awesome to see it.
There will be a good many clubs in the league that will miss the Blue £ next season.
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11 hours ago, kiddy said:
Or dies, like Mileson or Thompson,
11 hours ago, LatapyBairn. said:You’d presume so but it doesn’t say that one way or the other, the owner may well be funding the shortfall by way of soft loans against the club but could also simply be doing a Roy McGregor and writing the money off. Either way it’s still unsustainable and should not be allowed, it’s crazy there is still no form of FFP legislation in Scottish football whatsoever. Sooner or later clubs ran in this manner inevitably hit the buffers when the sugar daddy gets bored or runs out of cash.
Roy McGregor is very clever with the advertising hoardings, sponsorship, hospitality at the ground from his suppliers. Ross County charge top dollar with the companies have a nod and a wink from McGregor Supplies that their goodwill will not go unrecognised.
Very like Brown at St Johnstone a fan who's a sound business person and puts the club first using his clout to do the best for team he supports.
As you stated eggs in one basket and all to often ends badly.
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The Falkirk FC Thread
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Customers a customer and if a neutral want's to come to experience the day their £ is welcome.
Will be a memorable day out and if 1 in 10 , 1 in 20 changes allegiance to the Bairns job done. Where it may pay off more though is they take their children with them and they decide they want to go back and the club have a good chance of a supporter for life.