Bullyweeno1

Yes definitely. I havent signed anything. If someone has taken my verbal calling for an EGM without my signature then that shouldnt have been done.

To call an EGM there needs to be 5% of owners in favour of it. There is currently 336 members so means that 17 owners must have signed the motion to call for the EGM which was handed to the chairman at the game in the first half yesterday.

It is expected to be sometime Sept/Oct but knowing the way councils operate it might be pushed back a further month or 2

Totally agree I was one calling for an EGM however now that Duffy has gone now isn’t the time for further disruption I can understand the reasoning of those who have raised the proposal. I am as frustrated by things as them the way things are at the moment However unless those that have raised the action have an alternative(s) that is willing to stand up and show their plan to take the club forward any “no confidence” motion is futile. We can’t just operate with no board I would put any further disruption on the back burner until the Crownpoint matter is decided and we see evidence of the mystery supporter and to give McLean a run of games on his own to see what he can do There is two others teams on 1 point and one on 2 at the moment so we aren’t the only ones to start off badly

Wonder what Mick Kennedy from EK Thistle was doing at the game Hopefully was scouting some of our players

Fair play to McLean for coming out to say what he did if that’s how he feels As he says it is on his shoulders now and by start of things didn’t show up too well today - though in fairness the squad assembled would be difficult for anyone to do anything with them Lets see who he get in before the end of transfer window and on loan - but need at least 5-6 starters 2 full backs, 2 midfielders and a couple of forwards

What I mean is credit to them for admitting their mistake appointing Duffy in the first place They could have just dug in their heels. Not easy for anyone to admit their wrong

Good to see Duffy away. Don’t know what injuries had to do with him as DoF role as surely issue for head coach Anyway, it still doesn’t solve the existing problem 1. Uncompetitive squad 2. Mannequin head coach We don’t have much time to judge McLean and would give him the next 3 games to see what he can do in terms of performance and results. Personally from what I have seen so far don’t think he has what is needed. If no significant improvement he needs to be moved on and replaced by someone experienced (haven’t a clue who - that is the BoDs job) At least good to see the BoD took some action which could have easily been avoided in the first place

What i mean is that nothing against getting players from a lower league. But they need to be able to step up. Just my opinion but the players signed are not good enough and will never be good enough to step up. Again my opinion that the 3 I singled out from Stirling Univ last night would have been a much better option that what we have signed again based on the game last night. Suppose all about opinions on a player at the end of the day

Duffy is notorious for not paying players what others at the same level are paid. It is common knowledge that there is a chunk of the budget to be spent so no budget isnt the reason. He has obviously tried the strategy of bringing in some players from a lower level. Unfortunately he overlooked one critical point - they are in the main absolutely hopeless and were playing at that level for a reason. He should have instead invested in the number 6, 9 and 11 from Stirling Univ. Much better use of the budget.

Anyone at tonight’s game can’t have been surprised Stirling were by far the better team and if they had scored a couple more it wouldn’t have flattered them we only scored as one of their players slipped on the edge of the box to give scullion space but fair play was a good finish Although as has been said bottom line is that all the younger players brought in are nowhere near good enough with the exception probably of Donachie and the experienced players that we have such as Forbes are clearly done. His effort for Stirlings first goal was frankly embarrassing. I thought last years squad was bad but this is just a totally new level that haven’t seen in 40 years a bully wee fan That coupled with the statue McLean standing on the touchline shows that he is just clearly out of his depth and think it is beyond him to rescue things now That 7 competitive games this season. 1 draw and 6 defeats. We don’t look like we have a clue what we are doing but it was clear that Stirling had a plan together with a few decent players in no 6, 9 and 11. We could do worse that sign their team Thought it was apt that the announcer played the “tumbleweed” tune at the end

Lucky it only one as Stirling Univ been the better team and had a couple of other half chances We now have 1 outfield player on the bench (and that Cameron) so effectively have nothing on the bench Stirling Univ have 9 out here at half time warming up

As has been said by others there is support for change at boardroom level but unless someone or some others make themselves known together with their plan as to how they plan to take the club forward then there won’t be any change. Until that happens it can only be assumed that there is no one willing or able to take on the role It is easy to say for this person or that person to resign but unless someone is there to take over it is just pointless. It like asking a driver of a car to get out their seat but not have anyone to replace them. The car will either stop or crash I would be for change and would fully support anyone with a clearly thought out and understandable plan I have no intention of putting myself forward to take over so don’t have the answer to the problem I don’t think it needs to be someone with great business acumen or success in their field Just someone who is organised and has the necessary desire and drive to make a change and bring others plus the capacity to put in hours a week work for no financial recompense.

Have to admit I was one of those who went to meeting and was impressed by McLean when he spoke But easy to say stuff. It all comes down to putting it into action To say the team is going to be the fittest in the league and then sign the most immobile player in Scottish football since Mark Yardley just doesn’t make sense Also doesn’t help himself with his talks post match. If that’s what he is like with the players then no wonder most of them play like they are half asleep Although only 6 competitive games in it is clear that the squad assembled and McLean aren’t fit for purpose and hopefully the investor can give us a couple of years payment in advance to get rid of Duffy and McLean, get someone with a proven track record in and get the squad cleared out and start again It obvious to anyone that this squad will be no where near play off contenders and more likely to in the bottom two or three spots. Would also welcome anyone else with fresh ideas, energy and time to replace the existing Chairman as unfortunately nice guy that he is his time is now up and needs relieved of his position

Totally agree, just read his story online. Could do with him this season. Just puts the talk of strips into perspective. Personally I couldnt care what the strip looks like. More important those inside them can play.

From the email it looks like will be a commitment drip feed year on year over a long period

An old game came up on my YouTube feed last night (think it was from the days Scotsport used to cover lower league games) Was last game of season and Livi got promoted and had won league (not sure if was from championship or L1) but we beat them 2 - 0 with goals from Jamie Mitchell and Leigh Hinds. Oh how times have changed !!!!!

You cant imagine there is many more signings to come without shipping others out. Currently 21 in the squad. There might be room for 1 more. Maybe a defender but that will be it as we currently have 2 Goalkeepers 7 Defenders 8 Midfielders 4 Strikers Well say that but would hardly call them goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and strikers.

We may well have a promotion budget but a blind man can already tell you that the squad is no where near good enough to be anywhere near the top half of the league I know we aren’t even into the season but when most of the squad can’t do the basics of controlling the ball and passing it to another teammate you know you are in for a long season We couldn’t do the basics last year and we can’t do them again this Even BMcL admitted in his post match interview that we make mistake after mistake without learning from them

Couldnt agree more At last something tonight that brought a smile to my face

Rumour is he is on £10 a week more if includes a win bonus. However doesn’t look like anyone will be picking up many win bonuses

Totally agree The squad signed should be squad fillers rather than first picks Seems like we have went about it the other way only we won’t sign any first picks now So frightening that what we have now is likely to be first picks

We need some loanees that have played the game at pro level for a few years some L1 or champ players who for whatever reason aren’t getting a game However expect any loanees we get will be the usual 18-19 year olds from PL who have never played a pro league game

As per JD needs to learn about the physicality of professional football and ball retention in other words 1. he is powder puff 2. the ball will be bouncing all over the place when it gets up to him As with all players will give him a chance but sounds like too big a jump for him and another totally underwhelming signing Each signing is like another nail in the coffin of double relegation At L2 level you need players who have been round the block and had 200+ games at this level and above We don’t have enough of them. Sure the young guys might surprise us and take the league by storm but feeling is they likely won’t and most Will be s***