Otis Blue Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 On 24/05/2021 at 08:40, DeeGeeOneHamer said: The budget will be set around what the BoD think they'll get in terms of an average attendance on top of ST sales. Sadly it still seems there is a large disconnect between the Dumfries public and their local professional team. If the locals can be enticed back then the budget for players goes up. Trouble is, that's a bit of a chicken and egg approach. Absolutely. This is the conundrum that the BoD have to deal with every season. We generally only offer one year deals and so we're asking fans to buy season tickets to watch a squad of faceless players not knowing what sort of performance level they might be capable of. If the fans knew that a decent core of decent talent was being retained each close season then it just might help the feel good factor and hence help season ticket sales. But for that we would probably require a rich sugar daddy on the board to ensure we negotiated the close season safely. Instead our BoD tries to keep the club on an even financial keel by being very risk averse ..... and in some ways its difficult to argue with that approach, especially in seasons which have/are being ravaged by the effects of the pandemic. I really wish I could offer a solid, lucid and logical way out of this impasse but I don't have one. If anyone else has suggestions feel free to chip in ..... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeGeeOneHamer Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Unless you are a diehard or an old football romantic then there is little to entice you to watch Queens at Palmerston Park. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeplechat Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Unless you are a diehard or an old football romantic then there is little to entice you to watch Queens at Palmerston Park.Bollocks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Nesovic's Barmy Army Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Shite Unless you are a diehard or an old football romantic then there is little to entice you to watch Queens at Palmerston Park. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeGeeOneHamer Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Connor Shields away to Motherwell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeGeeOneHamer Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Steeplechat said: Bollocks What is there for your ticket? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 2 hours ago, DeeGeeOneHamer said: Unless you are a diehard or an old football romantic then there is little to entice you to watch Queens at Palmerston Park. I'm both I suppose with maybe a bit of eccentricity thrown in. I must admit that the thought of travelling to some away games next season and beyond, especially the likes of Inverness which I usually manage, isn't as appealing now if live streaming is still going to be available. It would have to be something outwith my control to make me miss a home game though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 What is there for your ticket?A Championship level game of football. The same for any other side in the division really. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALOREBURNE Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 minute ago, ALOREBURNE said: Always knew he'd be away, still disappointing though. Good luck to him anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santheman Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Fae_the_'briggs said: Always knew he'd be away, still disappointing though. Good luck to him anyway. What are your opinions on him. Think he'll do well with us?? (pardon the pun). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERREGLES1919 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 (edited) Shields has signed for Motherwell on a 3 year deal. https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/05/27/connor-shields-signs/ Edited May 27, 2021 by TERREGLES1919 Typo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Good move for him, fair play. Best of luck to him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERREGLES1919 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Surprised he got 3 years. Queens can only dream of signing a player on that length of contract. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MallanandFlanagan Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 What are your opinions on him. Think he'll do well with us?? (pardon the pun).Excellent player. Hope he does well with you. Of not please loan him back! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 40 minutes ago, TERREGLES1919 said: Shields has signed for Motherwell on a 3 year deal. https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/05/27/connor-shields-signs/ Old news, by about 10 mins before your post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisxiv Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 49 minutes ago, ALOREBURNE said: He’s even better looking for them than he was for us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Blue Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 (edited) 45 minutes ago, santheman said: What are your opinions on him. Think he'll do well with us?? (pardon the pun). No pace, can't finish, zero work rate...... really needs another season in the Championship..... so best move for all would be to loan him straight back to QOS.... Edited May 27, 2021 by Otis Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Just now, louisxiv said: He’s even better looking for them than he was for us. That's how to announce new signings, f**k this holding up the scarf or top. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 47 minutes ago, santheman said: What are your opinions on him. Think he'll do well with us?? (pardon the pun). Got just about everything in his locker, fast, direct, good with the ball at his feet, good out wide or more central. Can score and assist. Not too sure about his attitude if things aren't going right though although there wasn't a massive problem with this at Palmerston. He did tail off a bit near the end of the season. As others have said, would be happy to see him back on loan sometime. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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