The Falkirk FC Thread

[NavyBlueArmy1876]

7 minutes ago, Maverick_- said:

That’s the exact mentality that saw us stay 18 months in a pointless lockdown. They’ve done the right thing and only followed their logic rather than ridiculous rules. 

A bizarre comparison given lockdowns saved approx 3.2 million lives in the EU alone. I agree with Shodwell, the problem following what they deem as 'logic' is that these people tend to be a bit thick. Wouldn't be surprised if UEFA throw the book at Sevco for their anthem last night as well. Get told you cant do something and do it anyway = face the consequences 

[HopeStreetWalker]

5 hours ago, Shodwall cat said:

I think there's two issues here though. Firstly whether grassroots football should be cancelled or not. I for one can't see why it was seems a poor decision. However, once that decision has been made rightly or wrongly the teams involved should follow the decision made and then raise their complaints with the league . Seems incredibly silly to have highlighted the whole thing on twitter too so it's no surprise they're getting into bother.

If it is played as a friendly why should that be an issue for the ruling authority?

[bairn88]

Good podcast with Liam Henderson and Paul Watson. Good to get some insight from the training ground 

[Bairnardo]

A bizarre comparison given lockdowns saved approx 3.2 million lives in the EU alone. I agree with Shodwell, the problem following what they deem as 'logic' is that these people tend to be a bit thick. Wouldn't be surprised if UEFA throw the book at Sevco for their anthem last night as well. Get told you cant do something and do it anyway = face the consequences 

Not sure about that. Rangers broke a UEFA rule in a UEFA fixture. Surely the league association only have a right to tell teams that their association fixture cannot be fulfilled. What right would the SPFL, for example, have to tell Falkirk FC they couldn't play a bounce game on any given date?

[MrDust]

17 hours ago, FFC 1876 said:

 

Two small wingers, that's definitely convinced me

 

[craigkillie]

5 minutes ago, Bairnardo said:

3 hours ago, NavyBlueArmy1876 said:

A bizarre comparison given lockdowns saved approx 3.2 million lives in the EU alone. I agree with Shodwell, the problem following what they deem as 'logic' is that these people tend to be a bit thick. Wouldn't be surprised if UEFA throw the book at Sevco for their anthem last night as well. Get told you cant do something and do it anyway = face the consequences 

Not sure about that. Rangers broke a UEFA rule in a UEFA fixture. Surely the league association only have a right to tell teams that their association fixture cannot be fulfilled. What right would the SPFL, for example, have to tell Falkirk FC they couldn't play a bounce game on any given date?

SFA member clubs need a permit to play a friendly match - without one your player insurance would be invalid.

[Bairnardo]

4 minutes ago, craigkillie said:

SFA member clubs need a permit to play a friendly match - without one your player insurance would be invalid.

Is there a distinction between a friendly and what gets referred to as a bounce match? 

 

[craigkillie]

Just now, Bairnardo said:

Is there a distinction between a friendly and what gets referred to as a bounce match?

I don't think so, though I couldn't be sure.

[Grant228]

The Elizabethan does serve food but it always has, with it's location it wouldn't have survived if it was just a pub. 

 

it's s the most popular pre match pub with away fans but you'll have some home fans, was in there before the Airdrie, good pre Match location for a pint. 

Edited September 15, 2022 by Grant228

[Reggie Perrin]

5 hours ago, NavyBlueArmy1876 said:

Sir Tony helping himself to a hattrick 

I know it was 2 divisions higher and we actually had a decent team back then but we pretty much filled the stand behind the goal that day. Would be great if we could take through at least 2k on Saturday

Not at all sure he would appreciate being called Sir Tony…

[NavyBlueArmy1876]

5 hours ago, Forever_Blue_ said:

Any idea how much of the allocated 2,000 tickets have sold for Saturday? Confident of a quality crowd

I would say based on the stand capacity (3,016) - less the sections not on sale yet (850 lower tier seats  and 400 in block Y), those 4 sections would hold around 1,750.

I can't be bothered dot counting but looks like around 500 unsold so I'd put our numbers at the 1200-1300 mark so far. Should break the 1500 barrier by Saturday which is in reality very decent considering the football and general circusry we've had to put up with for the last 5 years.

Edited September 15, 2022 by NavyBlueArmy1876

[Bairnardo]

That graphic just makes me think of the numerous divvies who will show up to this one and insist on taking their allocated seat

[Dawson Park Boy]

5 hours ago, NavyBlueArmy1876 said:

A bizarre comparison given lockdowns saved approx 3.2 million lives in the EU alone. I agree with Shodwell, the problem following what they deem as 'logic' is that these people tend to be a bit thick. Wouldn't be surprised if UEFA throw the book at Sevco for their anthem last night as well. Get told you cant do something and do it anyway = face the consequences 

Make that statement on the Covid thread and people will happily debate with you but it’s not appropriate on here.

[RC55 FFC]

52 minutes ago, NavyBlueArmy1876 said:

I would say based on the stand capacity (3,016) - less the sections not on sale yet (850 lower tier seats  and 400 in block Y), those 4 sections would hold around 1,750.

I can't be bothered dot counting but looks like around 500 unsold so I'd put our numbers at the 1200-1300 mark so far. Should break the 1500 barrier by Saturday which is in reality very decent considering the football and general circusry we've had to put up with for the last 5 years.

It looks like a decent number of tickets have been sold today tbh and will again tomorrow. We’ll have 2000 there on Sat I reckon. 

[Maverick_-]

10 hours ago, NavyBlueArmy1876 said:

A bizarre comparison given lockdowns saved approx 3.2 million lives in the EU alone. I agree with Shodwell, the problem following what they deem as 'logic' is that these people tend to be a bit thick. Wouldn't be surprised if UEFA throw the book at Sevco for their anthem last night as well. Get told you cant do something and do it anyway = face the consequences 

Utterly wrong. I won’t be getting political however clearly playing an amateur football match is in no way disrespectful to queen Elizabeth. I defy anyone to accuse me of being thick for thinking so. 

[FFC 1876]

15 hours ago, MrDust said:

Two small wingers, that's definitely convinced me

 

That's it, why let facts get in the way of a good story ae?

 

[Chinatoon Bairn]

14 hours ago, NavyBlueArmy1876 said:

I would say based on the stand capacity (3,016) - less the sections not on sale yet (850 lower tier seats  and 400 in block Y), those 4 sections would hold around 1,750.

I can't be bothered dot counting but looks like around 500 unsold so I'd put our numbers at the 1200-1300 mark so far. Should break the 1500 barrier by Saturday which is in reality very decent considering the football and general circusry we've had to put up with for the last 5 years.

Good guess, 504.

Slow morning..

[lanky_ffc]

16 hours ago, Bairnardo said:

That graphic just makes me think of the numerous divvies who will show up to this one and insist on taking their allocated seat

[knee jerk reaction]

18 hours ago, Bairnardo said:

That graphic just makes me think of the numerous divvies who will show up to this one and insist on taking their allocated seat

This always minds me of the Hamilton cup game were Alston scored a cracker where a group of young guys wouldn't move from the front row for a very old pensioner with walking stick despite numbered seats, stewards got involved and it was starting to get nasty. People can be dicks either way. If it's not close to a sell out fair enough but if not and someone wants their specific seat give it to them as nobody moves from their seat to a worse seat!

[NavyBlueArmy1876]

If it's a sellout then sit in your allocated seat. If it's not, don't bother. If you're a big group that all want to sit together in 1 row don't arrive at 2 minutes to 3. Simple really. Tbf it helps when the stewards aren't being utter fannies like at Dundee by refusing to open another section only for it to inevitably be required 10 minutes later