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This Charming Man

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  1. Agree also @Fifespud, 'The Doc' will also know how precious every point is in this league and will also be hurting this evening. Willie Miller, superb defender he was back in the day, however mediocre to shite manager at his peak, so I'll ignore his expert opinions for the time being. Let's be clear though as you correctly say, two points splaffed today, lessons to be learned all round. 'The Doc' will deliver improvement above that which we're used to, it's a team game to be fair and they're all still learning how to react and play alongside each other. Good times for a change. Thank you
  2. Yeah, agree totally with that Biggie. Healthy position to be in being very disappointed x10 at dropping 2 points today at Perth. However I'm sure we'd all agree, this season is shaping up to be 'head and shoulders' above the calamities of the top league latter tenure of Paul Hartley and then the McCann, McIntyre, McPake and McGhee collective experience which was not pleasant, competent or memorable in any shape or form, imho. At some point John Nelms' had to come good, (we won't mention the Callum Davidson thoughts, ffs) and thank you also to Tim Keyes, as very unlike the Dab's American owner he is not constantly speaking about the departure lounge back to the 'land of the free', lol. For those of a certain vintage, 'The Doc' is giving off positive Archie Knox-esque vibes, again imho. Still, he's very much learning about who he has available at his disposal and their respective strengths, however the early signs are looking more than decent. Regards
  3. It would be a yes from me, leading by example only being 32 years of age whilst teaching the young guys how to operate upfront in their chosen trade. He was club captain last season at Tranmere Rovers playing 44 games (Wiki), however now a new manager makes sweeping changes, it happens. Potentially maybe unfinished business at Dens Park, following his last spell during the disastrous period under James McPake's managerial tenure, who knows? Merely my opinion.
  4. Graham heads out on loan - Dundee Football Club - Official Website (dundeefc.co.uk) Luke Graham off to Montrose on loan until January, good luck to the young man.
  5. Genuine apologies @Dee Man for the unintentional reminder. Indeed apologies to all for the needless hi-vis image, although I still think the book is a decent read however. In my defence and I realise it's not a defence, my postings usually are better later on in the evening, after a few malts that is, imho. Regards
  6. Received the book below as a gift a few years back from my best mate and fellow Dee who introduced me to P & B. Thoroughly recommend it, certainly helped me with threads such as this.
  7. Recall the game in May 1986 as a 21 year old hoping for a victory taking us onto UEFA Cup qualification, nowt more or less tbh having also attended the 1-1 draw at Tynecastle with us which indeed started the massive Hearts undefeated run of games, the previous October I think. I get all the Albert Kidd nonsense and subsequent banter, however to Dee's of a similar vintage, @Bigmouth Strikes Again, @DeeTillEhDeh and @Fifespud to name but a few, do you recall (if at this game) anything as loud as the Heart's Song being sung prior to kickoff? The stadium was vibrating, I shit you not! Check out the snap of the away 'TC Keay End' crowd as Kidd scored, 19,500 attended that game. Wish we'd achieved European football that day and also Hearts had won the league, merely my honest opinion. Regards
  8. As a 10 year old we moved house from near Dens Park to Broughty Ferry. Didn't know anyone as insisted upon staying at Clepington Primary, then later onto Morgan Academy. However on the bright side, Dave MacKinnon bought a house a few doors up after signing from Arsenal on a free transfer, pretty fucking cool to a 10 year old Dark Blue I can tell you. Graham Harvey, never seen anyone before or since lead a front line single-handedly when required with such ease. The out-ball stuck to him, held it up then brought others to the party at will. Good goalscorer also and had he possessed any pace and indeed work ethic would arguably have been the most complete striker I'd seen play for us. Recall a cup-tie replay at Tannadice, we're 2 - 0 down, Graham Harvey comes on, brings it back to 2 - 2 and then into extra time. Goes on to score again putting us 3 - 2 up, referee running back to centre circle until Hegarty and/or Narey fucking creating a salty scene and the goal is disallowed. That Dundee United team of the 80's were good, however the Archie Knox and Jocky Scott era weren't too shabby either, imho.
  9. For sure Spudgun, without checking the interweb I recall it finished 3 - 2 and one of the goals was a maybe a penalty? Also recall a 1 - 0 victory over Old Rangers when Brown scored with about 3 minutes left. That day my friends father was on holiday so I had the spare ticket in the posh seats, centre main stand, virtually at the front. Back then you'll remember the stand enclosure was given on occasion to the away club for standing only and when the ball hit the net at the Provie Road end needless to say we went wild. Next thing we knew, coins were flying all around us from below. Never seen so many one and two pence pieces fly through the air at once, lol.
  10. Yep, me too, lovely enjoyable sunny afternoon. On that fucking cliff I may add, which was fun. At the age of 19 I had no knowledge of such things as a risk assessment, lol. Best goal that afternoon, imho, was by the talented equally young man below.
  11. Worst ever Dundee linked P&B match thread I've had the misfortune to access. Always remember.........................................................
  12. Good luck to Shaun Byrne in his future career, he is by all reports an all round good lad. Really difficult to look back on any of the James McPake era without total disdain. Promotion was only gained two years ago due to Charlie Adam (having virtually invited and arranged his own signing the previous summer) dragging us up single-handed, kicking and screaming. Anyway, my solitary James McPake (managerial) favourite moment is as below at Rugby Park via Shaun Byrne's mobile. Thank you Danny Mullen for making us smile and mon' The Doc this season.
  13. Yeah, valid point @hk blues. I was thinking more of an annual 'historic shirt' being produced, with a limited run of for example 250, exclusively for the Christmas market. The actual choice of top could be gauged and decided annually by an open poll to the fans earlier in the year. Anyways, just a thought. 3 - 0 The Dee.
  14. Watched a season 2000/01 home shirt by Xara on ebay tonight. This is a shirt I already have in xl from back in the day, however it was unusual in as much it had Caniggia and his squad number 33 on the back. Sold for £205 plus postage! Surely the club marketing could harness this kind of demand for 2000/01 shirts and the players associated with this period, or think even the 'Scottish Hydro Electric' 1998/99 shirts with for example Adamczuk, Grady, Irvine or Anderson plus their squad numbers. Money to be made, with a bit of thought.
  15. Ex St Mirren player Jamie McGrath now available on a free transfer from Wigan, is he worth a trial at Dens? 27 in September, achieved little thus far, however apparently never misses a penalty. Too Beto Carranza-esque maybe?
  16. Young lad bought a flat a few years back in the older builds diagonally opposite the top of Arklay Street. As a football follower (who also works out of town) he purchased the flat knowing the close proximity of the grounds and planned his parking and use of his car accordingly. Now it would appear he will have a tenfold demand for parking spaces around his tenement block. What the f**k goes through the heads of these planners at Dundee City Council? Most of whom would really struggle for a career in the real world, imho. Or, do the residents in the effected surrounding areas qualify for parking permits in the permitted zones, thus again only magnifying the demand in these areas. Dundee City Council, a joke organisation, except it's not amusing, again imho. Class act our council.
  17. Nottingham Forest legend Trevor Francis has sadly died aged 69 following a heart attack in Spain. For any of you older guys out there you'll remember what a team Brian Clough and Peter Taylor built at Forest. Not all of them were the best players in the league for their respective positions, however they were the best team in their pomp.
  18. Poor result today, very early days of the season under new management, however with all due respect and be under no illusions, we must do better. On a more positive note former Dee Craig Forsyth marked 10 years at Derby County with a testimonial today against Mrs TCM's Stoke City at Pride Park. 3 - 0 final score.
  19. Dele young man, please ensure to wear a charming and enchanting Summer floral dress and fetching eye liner for your proposed encounter with David. Otherwise, as a young man, a vibrant young man issuing a challenge, be prepared for Mr Squarehead soiling himself with fear in a very public place. Regards.
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