The Falkirk FC Thread

[ebobsboy]

25 minutes ago, 18BAIRN76 said:

Never a world beater, but the fact we played a youth striker up front ahead of him last season is laughable.

Made worse  now that our striking options are Wilson, Oliver and an injured Alegria who was dugshite at Partick last season. 

[Back Post Misses]

Just had some feedback that McGlynn was very impressive tonight

[18BAIRN76]

Anyone manage to attend the McGlynn FSS meeting tonight and fancy giving a wee summary of what was said?

[ShaggerG]

23 minutes ago, Back Post Misses said:

Just had some feedback that McGlynn was very impressive tonight

I believe so but can't really comment because I couldn't hear a word he was saying.

[ShaggerG]

37 minutes ago, Springfield said:

Looks a least a good few pounds leaner:

That's not Keena though. I think it's Lewis Banks, full back.

[PedroMoutinho]

6 minutes ago, Ross B said:

 

They're still looking to add a forward and a right back.

Attacking midfield is my concern in that case. At least 2 (most likely 3) of Nesbitt, Mcguffie and Morrison won’t do imo.

[Springfield]

11 minutes ago, Ross B said:

I was sitting near the back so couldn't hear everything that was said, no mics being used.  Both of the management team came across very well. John gave us a look at the presentation and information they give the players before the hibs game, the opponents strengths and weaknesses, players and areas of the park we can exploit. They take into account who the ref is i.e. can he be influenced if you pressure him. Very detailed stuff. He went through the team talk pre hibs and what the game plans were. 

They're still looking to add a forward and right back. John spoke about how by having better defence this season he's hoping will give us a stronger base and give confidence to players playing further up the field. I could feel how much john mcglynn cares and how much work and effort they put in. He said "I don't want to be managing in league 1, I want to be managing in the premier league"and feels we're the club he can do that with.  Paul made a point of mentioning how much the players appreciated the support they got at hibs game. I enjoyed the night. I think we're in good hands. 

Thanks for the brief, happy to have confirmation that we’re still to add a RB and a CF. 

[ebobsboy]

5 minutes ago, PedroMoutinho said:

Attacking midfield is my concern in that case. At least 2 (most likely 3) of Nesbitt, Mcguffie and Morrison won’t do imo.

Agreed. I certainly wouldn't be waiting around on Kennedy either. 

Edited July 21, 2022 by ebobsboy

[FFC 1876]

Still looking to bring in another striker and a winger.

Normally works with 6 defenders that play across the back 4 and we've got 8, he was asked if there would be any outgoings and he said time will tell. So in reality there's still players there he wouldn't mind losing. 

Donaldson's just started back training so don't want to rush him into anything too soon, Rangers have asked for Alegria to be wrapped in cotton wool for a week after Kai Kennedy getting injured. They asked Brian Graham for his opinion on Alegria before they signed him and Graham had the feeling if Alegria had got himself a goal with Partick he'd have kicked on, a player who needs confidence.

Overall Mcglynn & Smith came off brilliantly, someone asked a question about whether they'd be getting the league cup money when we went through and Paul Smith piped up straight away to say we still need to go win Saturday's game before we can start thinking about that.

Those were my main takeaway's, there will be bits I've missed too.

Wouldn't be a Falkirk fans night without a mental question

"years ago we had two fullback's who would be camped outside the oppositions box and they'd score goals when the ball came out there, Leahy and Duffie, do you plan on doing that?"

Finally we need to encourage everyone we can to join the FSS, we're currently at 470 members but we all know we can bring in a lot more than that.

Edited July 21, 2022 by FFC 1876

[LauriestonBairn]

14 minutes ago, FFC 1876 said:

Still looking to bring in another striker and a winger.

Normally works with 6 defenders that play across the back 4 and we've got 8, he was asked if there would be any outgoings and he said time will tell. So in reality there's still players there he wouldn't mind losing. 

Donaldson's just started back training so don't want to rush him into anything too soon, Rangers have asked for Alegria to be wrapped in cotton wool for a week after Kai Kennedy getting injured. They asked Brian Graham for his opinion on Alegria before they signed him and Graham had the feeling if Alegria had got himself a goal with Partick he'd have kicked on, a player who needs confidence.

Overall Mcglynn & Smith came off brilliantly, someone asked a question about whether they'd be getting the league cup money when we went through and Paul Smith piped up straight away to say we still need to go win Saturday's game before we can start thinking about that.

Those were my main takeaway's, there will be bits I've missed too.

Wouldn't be a Falkirk fans night without a mental question

"years ago we had two fullback's who would be camped outside the oppositions box and they'd score goals when the ball came out there, Leahy and Duffie, do you plan on doing that?"

Finally we need to encourage everyone we can to join the FSS, we're currently at 470 members but we all know we can bring in a lot more than that.

Did they say anything about keeping the website up to date? 

[Dawson Park Boy]

26 minutes ago, FFC 1876 said:

Still looking to bring in another striker and a winger.

Normally works with 6 defenders that play across the back 4 and we've got 8, he was asked if there would be any outgoings and he said time will tell. So in reality there's still players there he wouldn't mind losing. 

Donaldson's just started back training so don't want to rush him into anything too soon, Rangers have asked for Alegria to be wrapped in cotton wool for a week after Kai Kennedy getting injured. They asked Brian Graham for his opinion on Alegria before they signed him and Graham had the feeling if Alegria had got himself a goal with Partick he'd have kicked on, a player who needs confidence.

Overall Mcglynn & Smith came off brilliantly, someone asked a question about whether they'd be getting the league cup money when we went through and Paul Smith piped up straight away to say we still need to go win Saturday's game before we can start thinking about that.

Those were my main takeaway's, there will be bits I've missed too.

Wouldn't be a Falkirk fans night without a mental question

"years ago we had two fullback's who would be camped outside the oppositions box and they'd score goals when the ball came out there, Leahy and Duffie, do you plan on doing that?"

Finally we need to encourage everyone we can to join the FSS, we're currently at 470 members but we all know we can bring in a lot more than that.

470 is poor.

Hopefully the 150 BfL members will switch to FSS when it closes in August.

Otherwise that’s a loss to the club.

[Sarcastic Bairn]

1 hour ago, 18BAIRN76 said:

Anyone manage to attend the McGlynn FSS meeting tonight and fancy giving a wee summary of what was said?

Yep don't put anything on social media as anybody can read it outside our fanbase, that lasted long.

[Latapy is god]

46 minutes ago, Dawson Park Boy said:

470 is poor.

Hopefully the 150 BfL members will switch to FSS when it closes in August.

Otherwise that’s a loss to the club.

Spot on.

[Reggie Perrin]

Good meeting tonight though a bit of a nonsense that no one had thought to set up a microphone.

Was less than keen on McGlynn getting the job but he came across very well tonight as did Smith.

The boy asking about positioning at corners though…

[FFC 1876]

13 minutes ago, Sarcastic Bairn said:

Yep don't put anything on social media as anybody can read it outside our fanbase, that lasted long.

We have over 2000 supporters and there were only around 100 of them at the meeting tonight so a little bit of information on how it went on a fans forum is hardly criminal, take the stick out your arse snooty.

Edited July 21, 2022 by FFC 1876

[Brockvillenomore]

1 minute ago, FFC 1876 said:

We have over 2000 supporters so considering there were only around 100 of them at the meeting tonight a little bit of information on how it went on a fans forum is hardly criminal, take the stick out your arse snooty.

John asked for it to be kept in the room. For obvious reasons given what was said. The only stick here is what you’re dishing out. 

[Reggie Perrin]

5 minutes ago, FFC 1876 said:

We have over 2000 supporters and there were only around 100 of them at the meeting tonight so a little bit of information on how it went on a fans forum is hardly criminal, take the stick out your arse snooty.

There was little if anything said that could be considered sensitive but there was a request made at the start of the meeting to be careful about posting details on social media so your comment was out of line.

[Ross B]

24 minutes ago, Reggie Perrin said:

There was little if anything said that could be considered sensitive but there was a request made at the start of the meeting to be careful about posting details on social media so your comment was out of line.

I heard a request for us not to post anything about injuries to players or anything that might give other teams an advantage. I don't think anyone has done that here 

[Senor Bairn]

8 hours ago, FFC 1876 said:

Still looking to bring in another striker and a winger.

Normally works with 6 defenders that play across the back 4 and we've got 8, he was asked if there would be any outgoings and he said time will tell. So in reality there's still players there he wouldn't mind losing. 

Donaldson's just started back training so don't want to rush him into anything too soon, Rangers have asked for Alegria to be wrapped in cotton wool for a week after Kai Kennedy getting injured. They asked Brian Graham for his opinion on Alegria before they signed him and Graham had the feeling if Alegria had got himself a goal with Partick he'd have kicked on, a player who needs confidence.

Overall Mcglynn & Smith came off brilliantly, someone asked a question about whether they'd be getting the league cup money when we went through and Paul Smith piped up straight away to say we still need to go win Saturday's game before we can start thinking about that.

Those were my main takeaway's, there will be bits I've missed too.

Wouldn't be a Falkirk fans night without a mental question

"years ago we had two fullback's who would be camped outside the oppositions box and they'd score goals when the ball came out there, Leahy and Duffie, do you plan on doing that?"

Finally we need to encourage everyone we can to join the FSS, we're currently at 470 members but we all know we can bring in a lot more than that.

Did anyone ask if we are scouting the juniors? 

[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…..