Grangemouth Bairn 3,601 Report post Posted January 14 8 minutes ago, Shadwell Dog said: Testing doesn't prevent you catching and spreading the virus though. So do you want all football stopped ? I’m not having a go mate, just asking your opinion !! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadwell Dog 3,478 Report post Posted January 14 2 minutes ago, Grangemouth Bairn said: So do you want all football stopped ? I’m not having a go mate, just asking your opinion !! If it is about safety as the primary factor then stop the lot. I just don't agree with this half way house they've come up with to try and placate the sg. If they shut the lot down then you can't really say anything as it's lives that are at risk. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roman_bairn 2,532 Report post Posted January 14 So do you want all football stopped ? I’m not having a go mate, just asking your opinion !!I think there is a genuine argument that if we have to stop the two lower divisions with no consultation due to the impact of the virus then you have to question why the upper divisions are exempt.I don’t see the testing as anything more than a low grade mitigation given that a third of the teams in the top flight have already had cases and struggle to behave themselves. Add to that the Championship clubs will now be in a similar situation with some of those clubs including part time players.For me you either suspend top flight football wholesale or you don’t. None of this pick and choose based on size and perceived importance..... 11 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bantabairn 826 Report post Posted January 14 7 minutes ago, Shadwell Dog said: If it is about safety as the primary factor then stop the lot. I just don't agree with this half way house they've come up with to try and placate the sg. If they shut the lot down then you can't really say anything as it's lives that are at risk. On the law of averages with this new infectious Covid strain, guessing it’s only a matter of time until we see a number of teams (predominantly Championship) unable to put together a team with isolating. Looking forward to what the authorities decide...... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grangemouth Bairn 3,601 Report post Posted January 14 23 minutes ago, roman_bairn said: I think there is a genuine argument that if we have to stop the two lower divisions with no consultation due to the impact of the virus then you have to question why the upper divisions are exempt. I don’t see the testing as anything more than a low grade mitigation given that a third of the teams in the top flight have already had cases and struggle to behave themselves. Add to that the Championship clubs will now be in a similar situation with some of those clubs including part time players. For me you either suspend top flight football wholesale or you don’t. None of this pick and choose based on size and perceived importance..... Yip, can’t disagree with any of this. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Believe The Hype 3,225 Report post Posted January 14 1 hour ago, Bantabairn said: On the law of averages with this new infectious Covid strain, guessing it’s only a matter of time until we see a number of teams (predominantly Championship) unable to put together a team with isolating. Looking forward to what the authorities decide...... Will be interesting to see how that first round of test results goes in the championship. I've had 2 building sites just this week having to send everyone home for 1 positive test result on each. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hughsie 2,092 Report post Posted January 14 So, Gary Holt. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ludo*1 10,541 Report post Posted January 14 Is that a death knell for your managerial duo or a Strachan type situation with us? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 7,662 Report post Posted January 14 Did not see that coming! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadwell Dog 3,478 Report post Posted January 14 Interesting. Surprised as I thought he would've been looking for a managerial post. Although perhaps that's his long term aim with us. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latapythelegend 330 Report post Posted January 14 Very happy with that. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FFC 1876 300 Report post Posted January 14 5 minutes ago, Hughsie said: So, Gary Holt. Very meh, but at least we know he'll walk away on his own volition. Here's his signings when he was our manager. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/football/gary-holts-nine-falkirk-signings-where-are-they-now-113930%3famp 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gav-ffc 3,488 Report post Posted January 14 Didn’t see that coming but happy enough. He’s good friends with McCracken I believe after a spell at Wycombe together and he signed him for us also. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Fifer 1,703 Report post Posted January 14 He'll be manager by March. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ranaldo Bairn 3,513 Report post Posted January 14 1 minute ago, Big Fifer said: He'll be manager by March. Quite possibly. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadwell Dog 3,478 Report post Posted January 14 8 minutes ago, FFC 1876 said: Very meh, but at least we know he'll walk away on his own volition. Here's his signings when he was our manager. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/football/gary-holts-nine-falkirk-signings-where-are-they-now-113930%3famp Was cutting his teeth with us back then so I'm sure he'll have learned a lot since. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roman_bairn 2,532 Report post Posted January 14 Probably a decent choice. He will have a few contacts at Premiership and Championship clubs down South and should work well with the management team. Can’t help but feel that a three person management structure is a bit top heavy for a third tier team at a time when we are complaining about COVID giant size though..... 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AL-FFC 1,723 Report post Posted January 14 He said himself his biggest regret was leaving Falkirk for Norwich still better than Gus, Levein mind you 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Freemason 2,288 Report post Posted January 14 A bit like Hopkin, Holt got away from the Launderers very quickly. Would imagine their OCG wanted their stooge in place, so Holt got himself the hell out of there.I am sure he’s grateful for the opportunity. Just have to see how it goes from here....... 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bairn88 652 Report post Posted January 14 Much better than the McCann and Calderwood types mentioned. Given our board seem married to this sporting director idea, I’m more than happy with this 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
