Shadwell Dog Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Aufc said: Possibly. It is definitely a left field appointment which is a bit exciting in that it’s not one of the usual dinosaurs that float around Scottish football. My biggest worry is that they are both very good players who should be starting every week and I don’t think it’s possible to mix the two. Adam frizzell who has been attracting interest from other clubs seems very happy with the appointment so I am hoping this means he will stay. Hard not to draw comparisons between this and falkirk appointing miller and McCracken. Maybe slightly different because McCabe and fordyce are current players with the club. Maybe I am clutching at straws All joking aside if have thought mccabe with a bit of experience as his assistant would've been a better move and as you say you surely can't have both playing at once ? Will be interesting to see how it goes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aufc Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 All joking aside if have thought mccabe with a bit of experience as his assistant would've been a better move and as you say you surely can't have both playing at once ? Will be interesting to see how it goes. Well it looks like prunty is staying so he may be the eyes and ears on the sideline. Cant see McCabe retiring at 29 especially as he is still a cracking player. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav-ffc Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 28 minutes ago, Aufc said: Well it looks like prunty is staying so he may be the eyes and ears on the sideline. Cant see McCabe retiring at 29 especially as he is still a cracking player. He’s obviously younger than the average player/manager but you do often see the player side being curtailed as management takes over. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 You don’t get middle ground with this type of appointment, it’s either works or it doesn’t. Brave move from our temporary neighbours.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGPar Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Aufc said: Possibly. It is definitely a left field appointment which is a bit exciting in that it’s not one of the usual dinosaurs that float around Scottish football. My biggest worry is that they are both very good players who should be starting every week and I don’t think it’s possible to mix the two. Adam frizzell who has been attracting interest from other clubs seems very happy with the appointment so I am hoping this means he will stay. Hard not to draw comparisons between this and falkirk appointing miller and McCracken. Maybe slightly different because McCabe and fordyce are current players with the club. Maybe I am clutching at straws I can see where Airdrie are coming from with this decision. Your season obviously finished later due to the play-offs, meaning you were already a bit behind the curve in terms of recruitment and renewal of contracts. Murray and Easton have subsequently decamped to Kirkcaldy. Time is not on your side. Your board have probably taken a quick look at the "managerial merryground" list and concluded that this appointment represents probably not much greater a risk than one of the usual out-of-work suspects, with the added advantage that is may encourage one or two out-of-contract players to sign on again. That said, it also has the potential to be a complete disaster, and thank God it's other clubs taking such a gamble for once and not us. We've had enough club legends/youth coaches/left-field appointments to last a lifetime. McGlynn may not be a massively inspiring appointment, but he may well prove to be an extremely logical one. Let other clubs provide the apprenticeships this season. Glad we've got experience in the dugout this time. Edited May 27, 2022 by AGPar 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith_Raver Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 15 hours ago, Reggie Perrin said: f**k off then. I intend to hang around to see a miracle performed - I have every faith that St John and St Paul will turn shite into silver -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Perrin Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Raith_Raver said: I intend to hang around to see a miracle performed - I have every faith that St John and St Paul will turn shite into silver Going for gold mate 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith_Raver Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 34 minutes ago, Reggie Perrin said: Going for gold mate Maybe after promotion -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proudtobeabairn Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Now the signings have started it would be great to get some news that we've also unexpectedly got rid of a few of the duffers 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dufresne Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 3 hours ago, Aufc said: Well it looks like prunty is staying so he may be the eyes and ears on the sideline. Cant see McCabe retiring at 29 especially as he is still a cracking player. He is staying 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 7 hours ago, AGPar said: McGlynn may not be a massively inspiring appointment, but he may well prove to be an extremely logical one. Let other clubs provide the apprenticeships this season. Glad we've got experience in the dugout this time. That’s the thing. I was asked a question a few days ago which was “Have you ever been worried at the prospect of coming up against a John McGlynn side?” The honest answer was, no, I hadn’t. The second question was “Do you think he is the right type of guy for right now?”. The honest answer was “yes”. We didn’t need someone to simply identify the issues, we needed someone to finally bring the runaway bus to a halt, and at least have us pointing in the right direction. I think John McGlynn has the specific skill set to do that very thing. Beyond that? Who knows. It’s pretty much uncharted territory for him as a manager. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Quite enjoyed that Podcast with Jamie Swinney 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superandy_07 Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Back Post Misses said: Quite enjoyed that Podcast with Jamie Swinney Just making my way through it just now, lots of great information and Jamie comes across really well 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulioBairn Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Excellent podcast. I hope those without access to podcasts aren’t too offended tho. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Kinnear Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Thought Jamie spoke really well and gave a really in-depth update on what’s been going on and the work that’s being done to rectify previous f**k ups. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL-FFC Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 1 hour ago, JulioBairn said: Excellent podcast. I hope those without access to podcasts aren’t too offended tho. Club need to open a better line of communications anyone got a pigeon or a set of flags for those that don't have Spotify on a serious note I thought Jamie came across well and didn't hold anything back to how much damage has been done to the club but at least it was open and honest and said what everyone has said over the years here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18BAIRN76 Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Really like the way Swinney speaks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL-FFC Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 How long before this descends into the clubs communication with the fans is still poor and no news on when strips or season tickets will be on sale. Its effectively going to turn into there's no leaks coming from the board so there's nothing to gossip/ or slate any potential signings we'll just moan about the lack of no signings or anything else there can be to moan about. Everything Jamie has said is basically what we have been wanting to hear for years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC55 FFC Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Brilliant day at the Bairns Business Club sportsman’s lunch today in Grangemouth. Speakers were superb in Phil Differ & Dick Campbell (who spoke very well about the club, fans & McGlynn) and more importantly 150 attended the sold out event raising almost £10k for the Football Club/Specific Football Club Projects. Great to see club directors & the CEO involved too and their was a far more positive vibe amongst the fans & staff imho. Brilliant work as always by those who organised. COYB. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ecosse83 Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 My goodness I’m a man in my late 30’s and I can’t get a simple podcast to work 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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