TheHitman

Oh no, here we go again

But will he want to stick with us?

Would Fox be going in there to ensure we stopped with the long floaty balls? As I’m sure for much of last season, Fox was primary long floaty ball provider.

*morning alarm continues to beep* Wake up CathcartSkins, you’re late for work….

Who conducts the pre-match interviews with the Manager? Was nice to see them both chatting on camera and seems to have struck a good rapport with CD already.

Lovely to watch

Into a playoff spot - things are looking up

Monkey off the back. ️

Going for a 4-4 humdinger tonight.

What a difference a year makes. This week, last year, we beat PT to go top, and then Cove away (Murray ️ ️ ️ ️) to complete 6 wins in a row and score 23 goals across those games.

For no other reason than giving the ‘new manager bounce’ an inflated value, I predict we will win 4-2 today.

The only thing more depressing than our league form for me, is your constant bashing of RV on here You are of course entitled to your opinion on him, the club and results etc, but I’d say this whole community is now acutely aware that you do not like him and that you want him out. I only ask - do we have to read about your feelings on RV this much?

Not just us then. Does this make us feel any better? No, probably not.

D’you know, I read this and instantly thought that it was crazy. However, after double checking the fixtures. I’m with you on this. Seen enough in recent games to suggest a corner could be turned.

Tizzard is not a loanee. He’s our player.

I completely agree, and felt that regarding the first goal too. It was all too easy up against Robson and Fox. Neither of which have had anything near a good spell since our fall off a cliff 9-10 months ago.

Robson and Fox really should have dealt with the cross for Raith’s second goal. Defensively poor, neither takes responsibility to mark the player. Header far too easy for them.

Whilst RV is accountable for tactics, game plans, subs etc. Isn’t a large part of game management down to the players on the pitch? RV isn’t a puppeteer, the bottom line is that 11 players on the pitch let a lead slip today. And whilst there were kids on the park at the time, Robson, Ferrie and Fox were all a key part of our team that fell of cliff during the business part of last season, and were also on the pitch from the moment we took the lead, until the final whistle. Now, I’m not for one minute saying that those 3 should have stopped us losing, but they are some of the experienced members of this team. I’d say that from a game management pov, I’m looking to those players to activate and help/support/guide the young team through those final 10 minutes.

Yes, I am Robin Veldman.

I’m aware my opinion here is going to place me in the minority. But, I do feel that Veldman needs to be allowed to mould and shape this team to his design, and by this I mean, I think he deserves more time. I think he buys into to MB’s QPFC vision, however whilst I believe that to be the case, I feel it’s also likely that he does not accept that this current squad is enough, to compete. His chopping and changing does appear a bit erratic, but I also feel that his selection is struggling from players blowing hot and cold too often. If Reid was fully fit, I’m confident he’d have started today and his selection would be hugely merited. I know we didn’t win with Reid/Bannon at the back, the past few weeks, but we did, in my opinion, look more comfortable on the ball and showed signs of the tactical plan working (from a build-up/style pov). I’d like to see what happens in January and see if RV can (is allowed to) strengthen this squad. If not, then it’s likely he’ll go - I accept that. MB’s future also plays a big role in RV’s. Regarding the integrating of younger players, it’s hard to find the balance in a squad that appears to lack genuine leadership. I have my doubts about Dom’s temperament to captain the side and learning that Charlie is part of the captain group doesn’t inspire me. I felt again today that Bannon plays like the CB who is more experienced, when paired with Fox. It is true today that the subs on the right hand side of the pitch had an impact on the final result - however, the onus is on the whole team to be smarter when defending a lead. In my opinion we didn’t control the final 10 well at all. A moment where Jack Turner tried to play a super quick, first time throughball springs to mind. As I feel that whilst adding a third goal would have been great, keeping the ball for a bit longer in each passage of play, frustrates the opposition. And ultimately, you can’t concede if you have the ball in your possession.

The whisky festival was where the noise was coming from. It was taking place behind us in the suites. I know our ‘directors’ aren’t the best, but they are likely old traditionalists, and I highly doubt they wouldn’t respect it. I’m almost certain it was the festival, I’ve been myself a few times and know it’s a loud afternoon.

What has happened to the good old game of football, eh? I was disgusted at QP’s own hospitality prices for the recent Scotland games… but these domes and their prices are beyond a joke. I think the game of football will actually end up getting in the way of the profitable business venture ideas that owners of clubs and stadia have.

Didn’t go to the game, but seeing the progress of Ayr’s new stand, via the highlights got me wondering. Will Ayr have a redeveloped Somerset Park, before we see any development in North or South ends at Lesser?

I don’t think many people easily turn down Ajax.

From his first ever pre-season post match interview, I was hooked. He speaks freely and honestly and seems to be enjoying his time with us so far.