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Walking Down The Halbeath Road
Airdrie Minded replied to Parscelona's topic in Scottish Championship General Chatter
Cheers. Thought he’d have done really well with yourselves but I know he’s had a lot of injuries which can’t have helped. -
Walking Down The Halbeath Road
Airdrie Minded replied to Parscelona's topic in Scottish Championship General Chatter
Any news on Andy Ryan? Wasn’t sure if he’d been offered a new deal or has moved on. -
We can’t retain who we want (picture is we’re not competitive). 2 clear examples so far. And apart from a squad of teens we’ve not signed anyone (Queen’s Park amateur and Jimmy Naecunt today aside). The o’Neil thing is a funny one. Turns down a £25 pay rise and folk lose their shit. Off for more money we hear. Signs for stenhousemuir then apparently he’s a bit daft and it’s alluded he’s made a mistake. In reality I’m sure he’s looked after himself and done ok. This new regime so far is dubious (announcing players as signed that have moved on). I hope they win it back but not impressed so far.
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He pin pointed Mcintosh. Offered him a full time deal so presume he was desired. Thought he had him. Something happened, he fucked off. There’s backing the club and then there’s ignoring shit that’s happening in front of you. E.g. O’Neil left apparently for money but signed for Stenhousemuir. There’s a picture being painted. Having said that I’m realistic. I presume we’ll go with kids and left overs. Get behind them. However don’t think we’re chucking money at this. No shame in that, where would it come from after all. Let’s not pretend/think otherwise though.
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So, nothing to say about the club offering him a full time deal, the fact he apparently signs (for whatever reason), and it was announced but then turned out it was all shite? The absolute incompetence of announcing it before he had actually signed and the story behind as to why he backed out doesn’t even register beyond a meh??? For someone so vocal and anti people asking questions, I find that strange mate. Balance is key.
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Raith apparently announced that their hybrid model will consist of 16 full timers and 5 part timers, supplemented with loanees if finances allow. Anyone know what split ours will be or the type of player we’ll be targeting (experience/age etc)? I know there’s been the Stuart Millar interviews but I don’t think they mentioned that did they?
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From a full time perspective we’ll logically be paying the worst wages (we finished in the lowest position and have the smallest crowds). Would imagine a lot of players will hold out to see what else is on offer. You’d hope on the part time side we’ll be able to be more competitive and move quicker on them.
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The reality is guys like Millar let us down last season and didn’t get any where near a level that was good enough (bar in a few kick about games at the end of the season). I can’t believe anyone is happy to see him stay. The point made a few posts above about re-signing these guys not making us better is true (I still shiver at the memory of losing to Stenhousemuir at home for instance when it was all to play for in terms of promotion). And if we do end up with a load of kids filling the full time positions then I worry about next season already. However there is of course plenty time and we should judge once everyone is in. A few experienced full time players would be a big help.
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First bit first. That’s not really how it works though. See, the players who played this year played but clearly weren’t good enough! So flawed logic there. Second bit, not aimed at you, but it looks like the model will be a full time core of youngsters. Not necessarily a bad thing but I’d reckon there will be limited experience on that part of the hybrid model based on what we’ve seen so far.
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The Queen's Park 2018-19 Thread
Airdrie Minded replied to The Spider's topic in Scottish League 2 General Chatter
Good to hear. Had a few right good players from QP over the years so hope he’s another. Jimmy Boyle and Brian McPhee spring to mind. One or two not so good right enough....! Good luck next season anyway. -
The Queen's Park 2018-19 Thread
Airdrie Minded replied to The Spider's topic in Scottish League 2 General Chatter
Airdrie have announced the signing of Kurtis Roberts. Any good? -
I’m the idiot asking not very difficult questions but coming across as a twat it seems so in that role of P&B idiot, (bitter ex director!? I wish!!!!!), can I ask did you not speak out against the Wotherspoon era, and full time football? Not meant as a criticism or a challenge, but why is this new model different to what happened then. We’re at the goodwill of one individual it seems.
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Cheers. Okay. I took it that it must be me as I’ve not seen any other updates/minutes anywhere. I’m all for debate/discussion though. I can see both sides of whether we should still be concerned about stuff. Not sure everyone has that opinion and I know some are just fed up with it all. I still find it of interest. Things like the shares not being given over - this isn’t just about now, it’s a longer term thing. Same with questioning stability of finances for full time football. Look at Wotherspoon to what can happen there. Folk arguing about football camps are missing a wider point potentially. A lot of my posts/input on here stems from what we were sold and what’s happened since. 10 guys all with an equal say and the best interests of the club at heart. I know of the guys who have gone but don’t know them personally. I don’t know of PH either btw. I don’t think he lives in the town and don’t believe he was a supporter. Don’t think he needs to be btw but the ones that have gone are the ones we saw and heard speak at the outset and are also the ones we view as being out and out supporters so that’s a worry for me. PH, DFC and the Trust were all very convincing that this was a new era with a set up that would prevent one person having complete control and how this was the best way forward etc. Blue sky thinking perhaps but that’s fact. That happened. We’ve moved away from it very quickly and despite numerous resignations from the Board the club didn’t feel the need to comment. That’s unusual. We have people now backing the Board without question (and that’s their prerogative and right) but that were strong believers in the consortium and backed the individuals that have now walked. Fair enough if it’s just a case of being battle weary and fed up however I’d just like some communication to explain things. That’s not tin foil hat thinking surely? I see this Trust issue as the fall out of a power struggle. I don’t see how pushing an organisation away that contributes financially makes sense (FFIT club is £8k for instance - that’s a lot surely for us and is recent income - not sure that equates to a free meal ticket). If the club want more money as alluded to above then get back round the table and talk to them. Ask for it! Both sides need to work together here, could a solution be: 1. Trust commit to £x going to club or Y amount of events over the course of a year where income generated is for club (part of that happens though already?) 2. Club gives Trust shares 3. Trust become involved in and/or part of this new community Trust 2 is likely needed, 3 was mentioned last night.