The Falkirk FC Thread

[Springfield]

Understand and respect any “ask” for information/dialogue to be kept within any meetings for obvious reasons, but do admit to a chuckle or two about not discussing players injuries for fear an advantage to other teams.

McGlynn like most managers will know other teams players starting squads/starting eleven most weeks as it’s not rocket science, and if one or two players are missing that’s simply the norm. I would maybe have a different opinion if we were a Liverpool or Man City but give me a break ! We’re in the lower leagues of Scottish football…..

[Just a bairn]

Other South American born players to have played for Falkirk? I’d always assumed T&T was in South America but it seems that is incorrect. Struggling to think of any over recent years though imagine there will have been a handful?

Edited July 22, 2022 by Just a bairn

[latapythelegend]

1 hour ago, Just a bairn said:

Other South American born players to have played for Falkirk? I’d always assumed T&T was in South America but it seems that is incorrect. Struggling to think of any over recent years though imagine there will have been a handful?

Pele the big centre half signed from WBA. Apart from that I can't think of any.

[FFC 1876]

1 hour ago, Senor Bairn said:

Did anyone ask if we are scouting the juniors? 

No but I wouldn't be surprised if the fullback man was said junior fiend.

Edited July 22, 2022 by FFC 1876

[Blame Me]

11 minutes ago, latapythelegend said:

Pele the big centre half signed from WBA. Apart from that I can't think of any.

Down-voted as Cape Verde isn't South American.

I don't think there have been any.

[Bairney The Dinosaur]

14 minutes ago, latapythelegend said:

Pele the big centre half signed from WBA. Apart from that I can't think of any.

Think he was Portuguese?

[Bainsfordbairn]

5 minutes ago, Bairney The Dinosaur said:

Think he was Portuguese?

Cape Verde. 

Pelé (footballer, born 1978) - Wikipedia

I still maintain that if he hadn't been injured against Motherwell on our tattie field of a pitch Falkirk would have stayed up that year. 

 

[G-FFC]

2 hours ago, Springfield said:

Understand and respect any “ask” for information/dialogue to be kept within any meetings for obvious reasons, but do admit to a chuckle or two about not discussing players injuries for fear an advantage to other teams.

McGlynn like most managers will know other teams players starting squads/starting eleven most weeks as it’s not rocket science, and if one or two players are missing that’s simply the norm. I would maybe have a different opinion if we were a Liverpool or Man City but give me a break ! We’re in the lower leagues of Scottish football…..

Totally get your point but at the moment and given our recent history I think we need every edge we can get! I think what was asked is fair enough and having less leaks like we have started to get for transfers is how we should be run.

On a similar but lesser note the social media silky soccer and gifs about Morton fans boils my blood. Again given where we are I think we should be as under the radar as possible.

[knee jerk reaction]

Not seen much of us so far this season but looks like we lack a bit of height at the back but also look better and more organized there. Up front we look very short but have brought players in so see how they go. Early days but could be a wee bonus with young boys who were written off hopefully improving ie, Blair Sneddon. Injuries this early are also a worry but overall has been a positive start. Management seem an improvement on last few seasons so another positive (so far).

[Grangemouth Bairn]

1 hour ago, latapythelegend said:

Pele the big centre half signed from WBA. Apart from that I can't think of any.

Had to be seen to be believed !!

[Kevin James Left Knee]

A couple of things not mentioned here from last night's meeting that are fine for public airing. Kennedy injured himself in the Aberdeen game and it was after that the hernia diagnosis was made - so when he was signed the injury was not apparent. Henderson's hamstring was a second degree tear so we can expect 3 to 6 weeks recovery. The management team felt that Alegria was the type of player who could run beyond the opposition backline - which is not Oliver's game - and is fast, they had asked the Thistle manager about him and were told it was a matter of confidence, if he scores then they think he will go on  to score more but Rangers have asked for him to be given time to heal his foot before playing. 

The managerial masterclass before the questions was fascinating - an hour of McGlynn showing how they analyse the opposition and prepare our team to face up to our opponents, including pretty dynamic formations and movement when we have the ball. It was bloody impressive - if you have never played professional football then I think you would have learned a lot from that hour.  He also spoke of how important man management was to him and to get the best out of players - including taking an interest in the player's home lives. It smacked of professionalism and insight and it made me much more optimistic for this year. I think we have the right manager at last.

[Bairns1994]

2 minutes ago, Kevin James Left Knee said:

A couple of things not mentioned here from last night's meeting that are fine for public airing. Kennedy injured himself in the Aberdeen game and it was after that the hernia diagnosis was made - so when he was signed the injury was not apparent. Henderson's hamstring was a second degree tear so we can expect 3 to 6 weeks recovery. The management team felt that Alegria was the type of player who could run beyond the opposition backline - which is not Oliver's game - and is fast, they had asked the Thistle manager about him and were told it was a matter of confidence, if he scores then they think he will go on  to score more but Rangers have asked for him to be given time to heal his foot before playing. 

The managerial masterclass before the questions was fascinating - an hour of McGlynn showing how they analyse the opposition and prepare our team to face up to our opponents, including pretty dynamic formations and movement when we have the ball. It was bloody impressive - if you have never played professional football then I think you would have learned a lot from that hour.  He also spoke of how important man management was to him and to get the best out of players - including taking an interest in the player's home lives. It smacked of professionalism and insight and it made me much more optimistic for this year. I think we have the right manager at last.

Gutted that Henderson's out for that long...

[NavyBlueArmy1876]

3 to 6 weeks isn't as bad as I feared for Henderson. He's only 25 so hopefully his recovery time is on the shorter side of that estimate as he has looked quality in his two fleeting appearances.

Good to hear that we are still in for a RB and a striker which are the two positions we need. I like Oliver but he probably isn't going to get us the goals we need - might be an option in the no. 10 role? 

Will be interesting to see what Alegria (and eventually Kennedy) can do as all of McGlynn's signings have looked a big improvement so far 

 

Edited July 22, 2022 by NavyBlueArmy1876

[Senor Bairn]

I think Oliver would suit a partner up top with him. He does well at holding the ball up for the wingers but lacks the pace to get in behind defenders. 

[Big chungus]

37 minutes ago, Kevin James Left Knee said:

A couple of things not mentioned here from last night's meeting that are fine for public airing. Kennedy injured himself in the Aberdeen game and it was after that the hernia diagnosis was made - so when he was signed the injury was not apparent. Henderson's hamstring was a second degree tear so we can expect 3 to 6 weeks recovery. The management team felt that Alegria was the type of player who could run beyond the opposition backline - which is not Oliver's game - and is fast, they had asked the Thistle manager about him and were told it was a matter of confidence, if he scores then they think he will go on  to score more but Rangers have asked for him to be given time to heal his foot before playing. 

The managerial masterclass before the questions was fascinating - an hour of McGlynn showing how they analyse the opposition and prepare our team to face up to our opponents, including pretty dynamic formations and movement when we have the ball. It was bloody impressive - if you have never played professional football then I think you would have learned a lot from that hour.  He also spoke of how important man management was to him and to get the best out of players - including taking an interest in the player's home lives. It smacked of professionalism and insight and it made me much more optimistic for this year. I think we have the right manager at last.

Any word on Donaldson and Brad McKay? 

[Bairn in Exile]

33 minutes ago, Kevin James Left Knee said:

A  He also spoke of how important man management was to him and to get the best out of players - including taking an interest in the player's home lives. It smacked of professionalism and insight and it made me much more optimistic for this year. I think we have the right manager at last.

Does he take any interest in a player's home life before he signs them? 

[Kevin James Left Knee]

2 minutes ago, Big chungus said:

Any word on Donaldson and Brad McKay? 

Donaldson was back training with the team in the warm up at Bonnyrigg - and will resume training today. Might be available for Saturday. McKay I don't know.,

[FFC 1876]

12 minutes ago, NavyBlueArmy1876 said:

3 to 6 weeks isn't as bad as I feared for Henderson. He's only 25 so hopefully his recovery time is on the shorter side of that estimate as he has looked quality in his two fleeting appearances.

Good to hear that we are still in for a RB and a striker which are the two positions we need. I like Oliver but he probably isn't going to get us the goals we need - might be an option in the no. 10 role? 

Will be interesting to see what Alegria (and eventually Kennedy) can do as all of McGlynn's signings have looked a big improvement so far 

 

Mcglynn only mentioned looking for a winger and a striker, we'd all love a right back but I think the poster who mentioned it has just misheard what Mcglynn said. Especially as he made a point of pointing out we had 8 defenders on the books when he normally is used to working with 6. 

Mcglynn said he feels they've improved the defence a lot since he's came in with us only losing 1 goal in the competitive fixtures and that was a penalty. Even joked that they've done that without even having half the defenders we have in the team on the park. Talked about the importance of giving the players in front of the defence the confidence to go play with the knowledge they have a solid base behind them.

[Kevin James Left Knee]

Oh and they were full of praise for the youngsters they have signed up from the development squad but said they are unlikely to play until we are 3 or 4 goals up and they can risk them on the park. McGlynn thought Pearse Carroll was a real find and can carry a ball with huge confidence for a young man.

[LatapyBairn.]

15 minutes ago, Senor Bairn said:

I think Oliver would suit a partner up top with him. He does well at holding the ball up for the wingers but lacks the pace to get in behind defenders. 

Back when he initially signed I think this was always the intention however us not have any other option up top with the squad being so thin he’s had to play Oliver in that strikers role throughout pre season. Oliver will almost certainly occupy one of the three positions in behind the striker when McGlynn gets his full squad together and available IMO.

Edited July 22, 2022 by LatapyBairn.