CallumPar Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Chalmers was far from the only poor player last season. Somehow though, some of our fans have noticed the improvement in Mehmet, Breen, Todd, Wighton etc, but refuse to acknowledge Chalmers’ contribution this season. Chalmers is clearly an important player in McPake’s team. Beside Hamilton, I think he’s a real asset. Hamilton excels at the things Chalmers isn’t as good at. Chalmers is the best passer of the ball on the team though, which is Hamilton’s weakness. There seems to be a deliberate tactic to get him on the ball to spread the play and start attacks. Anyone at Hamilton last week will also appreciate Chalmers’ ability to take set pieces. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Salvo Montalbano said: Because IMO Mehmet, Benedictus, Fisher, Edwards, Todd, Mochrie and Wighton have been better? You could make a case for Hamilton too although he hasn't played as often. More consistent, making more important contributions, more exciting and dynamic, overall just better. In my opinion of course. If my mind was made up based on last year I'd have wanted him out the door and not playing at all. I'm happy for him to play, I think he's been fine. He's much improved from last season. But let's not pretend he's turned into some superstar, and let's look at who he is up against. More time on the ball, players less likely to punish mistakes. I just don't think he's good enough, especially if we get promoted and want to challenge at the right end. I'm not saying he's shite and I'm not saying we shouldn't play him, just that he's not brilliant and he hasnt been brilliant this season despite improving. Why does everything have to be so black and white? Mehmet, Fisher, Mochrie and Wighton? Not for me Geoff. Truthfully the only players I'd have him behind would be Benedictus and Edwards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsforlife Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Just now, Grant228 said: Mehmet, Fisher, Mochrie and Wighton? Not for me Geoff. Truthfully the only players I'd have him behind would be Benedictus and Edwards. I’m the same, and until recently i’d have him ahead of edwards. a lot of the criticism does seem hangover from last year, he’s still not the best defensively but gets involved a lot more now and anyone still claiming he only passes sideways/backwards is watching the game facing away from the pitch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toun Clock Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, CallumPar said: Anyone at Hamilton last week will also appreciate Chalmers’ ability to take set pieces. Here here! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forzapars Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 If we’re naming a top 5 for the season so far I’d go for: Benedictus, Edwards, Todd, Chalmers and Mochrie/Fisher. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallumPar Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 By the way, what’s going on? We’re now reporting it’s a one year extension! https://dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=Joe+Chalmers+contract+extended&ID=14209 “This week Dunfermline Athletic were pleased to announce that midfielder Joe Chalmers has signed a year long extension to his contract with the club.” “On talking about signing his one year extension Joe Chalmers praised the team spirit and the feeling of togetherness that exists within the squad at Dunfermline.” 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, forzapars said: If we’re naming a top 5 for the season so far I’d go for: Benedictus, Edwards, Todd, Chalmers and Mochrie/Fisher. That's six. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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forzapars Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 27 minutes ago, scottsdad said: That's six. Mochrie/Fisher meaning I couldn’t decide which would be my 5th. Would be one or the other. For the sake of you, I’ll say Fisher. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvo Montalbano Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Grant228 said: Mehmet, Fisher, Mochrie and Wighton? Not for me Geoff. Truthfully the only players I'd have him behind would be Benedictus and Edwards. Mehmet has been solid this season and improved as much, if not more so than Chalmers (at least until the Partick game where he made probably his first mistake of the season). He's also made some crucial saves at vital times to secure points. Fisher came in and his being in the team coincided with our run of defensive solidity. He has been missed in the last two games. He's also good at bringing the ball out from the back. Mochrie is hit and miss for sure but is one of the few players we have who can progress up the park quickly (the others being MacDonald, who is on a fine run of form, and Edwards) and is someone who is exciting to watch. Wighton was injured at the start of the season and rushed back but since getting full fitness and moving to a more central role he has looked good and is one of our most important players in terms of movement and keeping the opposition on their toes. Now obviously opinions are subjective but for me Chalmers has been about a 6/10 most weeks with some 7 or 8/10 performances and the occasional 4/10. Like I daid before, pretty average. If we are in League One next season he'll be fine again no doubt but I have my doubts about him being a key man in a team at the top end of the Championship. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toun Clock Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, CallumPar said: By the way, what’s going on? We’re now reporting it’s a one year extension! https://dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=Joe+Chalmers+contract+extended&ID=14209 “This week Dunfermline Athletic were pleased to announce that midfielder Joe Chalmers has signed a year long extension to his contract with the club.” “On talking about signing his one year extension Joe Chalmers praised the team spirit and the feeling of togetherness that exists within the squad at Dunfermline.” Will 100% be a typo, some of the stuff that gets posted on the official site is embarrassing, takes a couple of mintues to proof read things. I do that as part of my job for others that are sending letters out the door and I think I might offer my services at this Play Your Part evening next week. Last week something got posted out and there was just a random number in the middle of a word. Also, on the Chalmers contract, sounds like it's been triggered due to a certain number of appearances so he must've had a clause. However McPake played that down and said he'd be offering him one regardless kinda thing. Edited February 3, 2023 by The Toun Clock 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Options for improving the squad seem limited tbh, what about Tunji Akinola formerly of Partick? Can't think of many players, primarily centre backs who would either be available for loan or have been released. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Also, rumours on another forum that we've given up the lease on Rosyth. That'll go down very, very badly if it's true! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 There is a competition to win tickets for the Thursday night performance of the Walking Down the Halbeath raid play on the Pars Supporters Trust Facebook and Instagram. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairn in Exile Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) 19 hours ago, The Toun Clock said: Will 100% be a typo, some of the stuff that gets posted on the official site is embarrassing, takes a couple of mintues to proof read things. I do that as part of my job for others that are sending letters out the door and I think I might offer my services at this Play Your Part evening next week. Last week something got posted out and there was just a random number in the middle of a word. And you still have the job? I hope this isn't your job application for Play Your Part! Edited February 4, 2023 by Bairn in Exile 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toun Clock Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 10 hours ago, Bairn in Exile said: And you still have the job? I hope this isn't your job application for Play Your Part! Will give you that one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubbychops Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 23 hours ago, Grant228 said: Also, rumours on another forum that we've given up the lease on Rosyth. That'll go down very, very badly if it's true! Honestly couldn't give a sh1te about Rosyth. Think the club should be concentrating on getting us out the seaside leagues before thinking about projects that are completely out of context of where we are. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toun Clock Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 12 hours ago, Chubbychops said: Honestly couldn't give a sh1te about Rosyth. Think the club should be concentrating on getting us out the seaside leagues before thinking about projects that are completely out of context of where we are. Yeah I’m sure it’ll all still happen, focus is getting out of league one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passionate Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Looking forward to a double header against the Pars, how many do you think Will travel through to Airdrie for the game, we will probably open the 2 stands in anticipation of a decent travelling support, I heard you only sold just shy of 300 for the original game in December.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoo61 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 I feel there is a lull in enthusiasm for the season at the minute. Wont be a giant travelling support I dont think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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