bridge of allan bairn Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Looking at those excellent pictures of the Aberdeen games there and all I could think of was "I miss grass!". Just checked my stats for games I've watched against Aberdeen, probably one of the lowest teams I've seen us play against as I've only been once to Pittodrie but its a slightly better record than I thought, starting since the early 1990's I've seen us play them only 10 times - 1 away match, 9 home (which includes Ochilview) P10 W2 D2 L6 F8 A18. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthStander1876 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I've been a defender of Mcglynn playing Oliver recently, however I feel he is most effective against teams playing very deep e.g. Peterhead and Clyde. Alloa were non stop pressing, especially throughout the first half and it looked like Gary was struggling. Burrell for me from now on unless someone better comes in. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainsfordbairn Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 10 hours ago, 60`s bairn said: You must have been sitting the same side as Gregor for the Healey goal as your pic is almost identical to his, I was at the other side. You were - as always - on the side nearest the pressroom and the halftime pies. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodwall cat Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, bridge of allan bairn said: Looking at those excellent pictures of the Aberdeen games there and all I could think of was "I miss grass!". Just checked my stats for games I've watched against Aberdeen, probably one of the lowest teams I've seen us play against as I've only been once to Pittodrie but its a slightly better record than I thought, starting since the early 1990's I've seen us play them only 10 times - 1 away match, 9 home (which includes Ochilview) P10 W2 D2 L6 F8 A18. You miss it then you watch the highlights of the Scottish cup at the weekend. Most pitches looked like ploughed parks and that was whether it was Hibs or Arbroath. Maybe astro ain't that bad after all. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60`s bairn Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 53 minutes ago, Bainsfordbairn said: You were - as always - on the side nearest the pressroom and the halftime pies. It always amazed me how you got there first?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFC 1876 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Looks like Fisher's away back down south, played again for Steyning in a friendly at the weekend. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big chungus Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 27 minutes ago, FFC 1876 said: Looks like Fisher's away back down south, played again for Steyning in a friendly at the weekend. Good. Not of the standard we need. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bejazz1 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 6 hours ago, Bairn in Exile said: Absolutely correct. Apparently, they were denied promotion twice before because of their stadium by the SPL (Solar Premier League) but managed to get promoted at the 3rd attempt while their stadium is being redeveloped. Everybody at the club went to the Mars Bar to have a drink to celebrate. Bet they were over the moon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blame Me Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Looking ever more likely that Kennedy won't end the month with us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainsfordbairn Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Shodwall cat said: You miss it then you watch the highlights of the Scottish cup at the weekend. Most pitches looked like ploughed parks and that was whether it was Hibs or Arbroath. Maybe astro ain't that bad after all. Yep. I spent yesterday with the womens team in Yoker who were playing on the only grass pitch in our league. The girls absolutely hated it. They were struggling to keep their feet and a few of them said afterwards that if they had to play on that every week they would give up the game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainsfordbairn Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, 60`s bairn said: It always amazed me how you got there first?? I had the motivation of knowing that if you beat me there would be nothing left by the time I arrived. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairney The Dinosaur Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Patter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 51 minutes ago, Blame Me said: Looking ever more likely that Kennedy won't end the month with us. Shame, for the utter shite we’ve been subjected to for so long, with Kennedy there’s a better shape to the team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latapythelegend Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Bainsfordbairn said: Yep. I spent yesterday with the womens team in Yoker who were playing on the only grass pitch in our league. The girls absolutely hated it. They were struggling to keep their feet and a few of them said afterwards that if they had to play on that every week they would give up the game. I played on a grass pitch in Glasgow yesterday. One of only 2 in my league and it was absolutely fantastic. Compared to the stadium pitch it was an absolute pleasure getting stuck into a tackle and getting up with only mud on you and not the usual 3rd degree burns. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge of allan bairn Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, latapythelegend said: I played on a grass pitch in Glasgow yesterday. One of only 2 in my league and it was absolutely fantastic. Compared to the stadium pitch it was an absolute pleasure getting stuck into a tackle and getting up with only mud on you and not the usual 3rd degree burns. This. There is a new generation that barely play on grass now and aren't used to it, hence why they probably don't like it as much as plastic. Pretty much everyone I know prefers to play and watch football on grass, but I'm in my early fifties. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latapythelegend Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 44 minutes ago, bridge of allan bairn said: This. There is a new generation that barely play on grass now and aren't used to it, hence why they probably don't like it as much as plastic. Pretty much everyone I know prefers to play and watch football on grass, but I'm in my early fifties. I play with a bunch of guys mostly in theirs 20's and we have only played 2 games on grass in the last 2 years. This includes the summer months. It's ridiculous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge of allan bairn Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, latapythelegend said: I play with a bunch of guys mostly in theirs 20's and we have only played 2 games on grass in the last 2 years. This includes the summer months. It's ridiculous. I started back at 6 a sides last summer on plastic. I had 2 pretty bad injuries in 2 games. It was like playing on concrete with a carpet. Had to give up pretty much immediately. Appreciate each has their views on this but I'd rather play and watch football on grass. If there is good enough drainage and light they can even cope well in winter. Jim Dawson was brilliant with our grass pitches. Just a shame there was issues with the undersoil heating etc 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Is there a deadline on bringing in loanees in this window? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebobsboy Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 6 hours ago, Blame Me said: Looking ever more likely that Kennedy won't end the month with us. I'd hope McGlynn has a contingency plan in place that isn't McGuffie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranaldo Bairn Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 48 minutes ago, Springfield said: Is there a deadline on bringing in loanees in this window? End of February I think. I'd rather get them in sooner than that though as the squad is starting to look gey thin in places! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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