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20 minutes 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.
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!
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4 hours ago, lanky_ffc said:
It might be tough seeing these clubs ahead of us the pecking order at times but I'd far rather our model than theirs.
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.
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9 hours ago, Springfield said:
What a shite performance tonight. Yes NI played 11 behind the ball, but looked like we couldn’t give two f….
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
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14 minutes ago, Diamond1924 said:
Sorry to intrude but do you lot find parking at the stadium okay? Yesterdays visit to the Falkirk stadium was an absolute shambles with car park entrances being fenced off even though there was plenty of room spaces and stewards screaming at folk
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.
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17 minutes ago, HopeStreetWalker said:
Innovative marketing by FFC increasing the reach for potential support
... or innovative by Edinburgh Monarchs
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23 hours ago, Blame Me said:
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.
Not that I think this has any bearing on the SPFL reasoning but all the same this could be significant longer-term:
If this comes to fruition it will require statutory and governmental support to be feasible.
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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.
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12 minutes ago, Sarcastic Bairn said:
Ok, I’ll try one more time as I don’t want to bore people even more.
This is what I said that you have disagreed with….
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14 hours ago, Springfield said:
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.
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8 hours ago, Disco Duck said:
Seriously, can we not just get this arsehole banned for spamming?
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"
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23 minutes ago, Raybowski89 said:
Thanks for sharing. Crazy how expensive these developments are. Highly unlikely that Network Rail would fund Grangemouth and then another station 2 miles down the road when, as others have pointed out, Grahamston isn't THAT far away.
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.
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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.
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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.
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14 minutes ago, FK1Bairn said:
... does anybody know if u12 season tickets can be bought for the KM stand? Couldn't see anything about this for this season but I'd love to get one for my son for next season when I go for my own
Yes. My son and I sit in the KM with an adult and U12 ST.
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2 hours ago, LeodhasXD said:
https://www.designboom.com/architecture/summary-vibrant-grandstand-football-training-complex-aveiro-portugal-01-03-2023/
Saw this and thought of the Falkirk dual pitches for a 4th stand.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.
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1 hour ago, Bigbrbairn said:
Things must be going well when the day before a match all we can write about is a smelly wee rat we fired years ago.
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
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1 hour ago, Blame Me said:
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
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
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16 minutes ago, Bainsfordbairn said:
He was sacked on Monday 27th August 2018 after a 3-0 loss to QOTS in which Queens had 27 shots on goal and we had 3, none of which were on target.
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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6 minutes ago, Ranaldo Bairn said:
We haven't been promoted yet.
PMA
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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 ...
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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.
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2 hours ago, DiegoDiego said:
Pies are street food FFS
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!
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2 hours ago, BFTD said:
I've been curious about what people mean by "matchday experience" for a while.
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.
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1 hour ago, Long Suffering Bairn said:
Question: My brother and I are going to the game tomorrow. We usually park in the away car park behind the north stand because I can't walk longer distances easily. We don't like parking there because of the massive potholes and after the trouble at the end of the TNS game, while that would probably never happy again, it's still on our minds, as where we are parked we would be perceived as away supporters.
Is there anywhere else we can park within a short walking distance? Also, what do you have to do to be able to park in front of the main stand? CheersYour 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.
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The Falkirk FC Thread
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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