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Outstanding performance considering the circumstances and over the moon Nizzy is finally getting the recognition he deserves. There is so much quality to his game with and without the ball that has largely been overlooked IMO. As for the ref, he took the easy decisions - high boot=red card, Tidser falling over in the breeze - but shirked a few contentious calls like Nesbitts ball staying in play and Morrisons penalty claim. It's hard not to love a single one of this team

Agree and I don't think it's appreciated how big our pitch seems to be compared to other, long-established grounds in Scottish football. Craig Ireland even mentions it in the WDHS podcast and that was almost 20 years ago!

Yes but didn't Dee4Life have "our" model and gave it up to accept the investment from their benefactor which has led them to this situation? I think it highlights that the fans leg of the stool must always be the strongest one.

Morrison for Scotland would at least be entertaining! Last night was predictable and boring Ach, maybe it's just I've just been spoiled domestically

Sounds like a different approach taken from a normal match day to be honest. As others have said it's a free-for-all on leaving but generally there aren't issues.

... or innovative by Edinburgh Monarchs

Not that I think this has any bearing on the SPFL reasoning but all the same this could be significant longer-term: Health checks on users of crumb rubber pitches is insufficient, study finds | About | University of Stirling If this comes to fruition it will require statutory and governmental support to be feasible.

A (paraphrased) comment that has gone under the radar, seemingly, on a Falkirk Daft podcast from a few weeks ago was that Yeats is being coveted by a calibre of team we'd be surprised by. I took that to be one or both of the ugly sisters or even Liverpool at a stretch with their recent track record of scouting Scottish talent Stranger moves have happened.

Onus clearly on SPFL to detail valid concerns as to why artificial surfaces should be ruled out especially after the Dundee debacle at the weekend. Additionally they will also need to suggest how they will fix the redistribution of funds1 so that clubs across the pyramid can replace or maintain grass pitches to the perceived "standard" that top-flight football deserves - in their opinion ... Think I'll be in for a long wait. 1 This as always is the crux of the matter - Players prefer grass but clubs can't finance both so it's either got to continue to be a blend of surfaces in the SPFL or only one type (grass) across the whole organisation, in my view.

You would need to ban an awful lot of folk on P&B if the bar is "posts I don't think are relevant/important/coherent"

Not that I think it would happen but would there need to be anymore infrastructure than the platform to alight to/from? It would just be a means to allow mass transit of fans between Grahamston and Grangemouth - a bit like the tram platforms along the airport route - on a match day.

As much as it's a laugh and I'm glad Ola is invested in our success, I can't help but feel it's a poor reflection overall. Wasn't getting a sniff here and went out on loan and didn't pull up any trees. I like the lad but he's not paid to be a cheerleader.

Not keen to pile in on HSW as while I disagree with his statement, I agree with the sentiment. The football hasn't been great in the Championship from what I've seen but there is definitely a level of physicality that I don't think we've faced for a while. We're also likely to see less of the ball than we have lately and that will be an adjustment for the players and fans next season. I'd take a year of consolidation and squad building then hopefully be in a position to be in the mix. We need to continue to support the group whatever happens next season.

Yes. My son and I sit in the KM with an adult and U12 ST.

Quite impressive and would be ideal (and relatively unique) down at TFS. Instead it seems there will be a peripheral building for the Foundation for at least 25 years. I can't decide whether it's an opportunity missed, lack of foresight or circumstances.

Indeed. This thread has become pretty stale whilst the match threads are much more interesting lately. Come the annual P&B shuffle can I express a desire to leave 13 years of division, belligerence and petty arguments behind and start The Falkirk FC thread anew. Just a thought

Just watched the "highlights" of this game on Youtube to confirm that Fasan's performance was as bad as I remember and can confirm: 1. Yes it was 2. It contains absolutely zero Falkirk play from that day - we were absolutely abject - It's horrible 3. Let us never speak of this again and submit a takedown notice on that video

Indirectly you've just put the goalkeeper chat from the other week in perspective Give me a ropey Sam Long or Nicky Hogarth over a fraud like Leo Fasan any day of the week and twice on Sunday's. This game sticks out as a particular nadir for him and Hartley IIRC

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I'm glad we're not chopping-and-changing personnel on a whim just because we've been promoted. Imagine what message that will send to players who might sign for us that IF they get us competing for the Premier they'll be out on their ear the year after ...

The problem McGlynn now has whether intentional or not is Long's overall confidence is shot. Pretty much every start he's made has seen a mistake at Edinburgh, Bonnyrigg and now against Annan. He's a decent 'keeper but his performances have now introduced an element of doubt that I don't think can be rectified with a run in the team. Best stick with Hogarth and let Sam start afresh down at Lincoln or somewhere else next year.

I appreciate that but having consumed many variations and standards of pie I'd like something a wee bit out the norm and something beyond a chocolate bar and squash for the kids if I'm spending a longer period there. Pies are still fantastic for 45 minutes!

My view is it's not anything related to a half-time show or similar. In Falkirk's case I'm referring to different propositions in and around the stadium either enhancing or adding to the Brockville bar and hospitality. As anyone that's been to TFS is aware, there is next to nothing in terms of pubs/restaurants in the vicinity. The Brockville bar doesn't have the capacity and during the summer is a sweatbox! Having a seasonal option like being outside supping in the sunshine might be an option. I don't think the club can rely on the proposed development over the road for various reasons - choice, reduction in footfall or folk just bypassing the stadium. I'd be prioritising making the clubs facilities an alternative than trying to do it the other way around and hoping to gain from it. Open the community pitch on match day and get kids playing hours before k.o. while parents get street food instead of pies and make it an event like a cinema trip. Getting fans in earlier and keeping them later especially after a good win. It's not everyone cup-of-tea but it should be more revenue overall if done well.

Your best option is to contact one of the supporter services personnel listed here: Matchday Guide - Falkirk Football Club (falkirkfc.co.uk) Main stand parking is permit only and your other options are detailed in the above guide. Hope that helps.