FifeSons Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Well done to Jim Duffy for having the vision to intentionally leave the fund alone so we could use it for Wilson. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 In my ecstasy of Wilson signing a 2 year deal I missed that Faz also won the MOTM for September! Hopefully our 5-0 drubbing at Peterhead is the curse out the way. Full focus on trying to turn over those pesky QP lads now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Have I missed the announcement of this week's lottery numbers? Or did we spend all the money on Calum Wilson? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microdave Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Sad news about Billy Lamont clicky I was too young to appreciate his first spell but teenage me absolutely loved his second coming culminating in the 1992 title win and consolidation the following season. My second favourite manager behind Ian Murray. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, microdave said: Sad news about Billy Lamont clicky I was too young to appreciate his first spell but teenage me absolutely loved his second coming culminating in the 1992 title win and consolidation the following season. My second favourite manager behind Ian Murray. Very sad news indeed. It was his squad building and work that got us into the Premier, when he left just before promotion all Davie Wilson had to do was come in and keep the ship steady. Football under him was excellent. Edited October 8, 2021 by Boghead ranter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranaldo Bairn Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 2 hours ago, microdave said: Sad news about Billy Lamont clicky I was too young to appreciate his first spell but teenage me absolutely loved his second coming culminating in the 1992 title win and consolidation the following season. My second favourite manager behind Ian Murray. Extremely sad news for the Bairns too. RIP Billy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Kelly Isley III Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Sad news indeed. For those who recall his terms as Dumbarton Manager, Billy Lamont will be very fondly and respectfully remembered. And I doubt we'll ever see another team boss wearing a turquoise tracksuit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Thanks for the memories Billy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microdave Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Sad news indeed. For those who recall his terms as Dumbarton Manager, Billy Lamont will be very fondly and respectfully remembered. And I doubt we'll ever see another team boss wearing a turquoise tracksuit. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Red Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Norwegian honeymoon period over? Trouble at mill? Announcement imminent? Hold on to your hats! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 11 hours ago, Johnny Red said: Norwegian honeymoon period over? Trouble at mill? Announcement imminent? Hold on to your hats! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Quitely Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 11 hours ago, Johnny Red said: Norwegian honeymoon period over? Trouble at mill? Announcement imminent? Hold on to your hats! Well you tell us friend - if you come out with stuff like this and don't back it up we'll need to regard it as mince. Your call..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 11 hours ago, Johnny Red said: Norwegian honeymoon period over? Trouble at mill? Announcement imminent? Hold on to your hats! What honeymoon period? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 On the subject of ownership the Trust have been very quiet for a while. We haven’t had an update from them since June and that was a statement opposing colts. It feels like they have gone from being really pro-active on ownership matters to mostly just silence. Given that we have an elected representative on the board I’d expect a little bit more clarity on what’s goingon/what they are pushing for in terms of communcation from our mute owners. Obviously a lot of stuff can’t be made public but a wee update wouldn’t go a miss. It almost just feels like the rep is just another board member rather than a fans rep tbh, plenty of showing face for photo opportunities and the likes but very little actual communicating with the supporters who they are supposed to be representing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Red Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Well you tell us friend - if you come out with stuff like this and don't back it up we'll need to regard it as mince. Your call.....I really don’t need to back anything up. You’ll hear about departures in due course I’m sure. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallochSonsFan Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 4 hours ago, Johnny Red said: I really don’t need to back anything up. You’ll hear about departures in due course I’m sure. So you don't actually know whats happening then? And simply want to appear as if you do on an internet forum? Whatever tilts yer kilt. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Kelly Isley III Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 4 hours ago, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said: On the subject of ownership the Trust have been very quiet for a while. We haven’t had an update from them since June and that was a statement opposing colts. It feels like they have gone from being really pro-active on ownership matters to mostly just silence. Given that we have an elected representative on the board I’d expect a little bit more clarity on what’s goingon/what they are pushing for in terms of communcation from our mute owners. Obviously a lot of stuff can’t be made public but a wee update wouldn’t go a miss. It almost just feels like the rep is just another board member rather than a fans rep tbh, plenty of showing face for photo opportunities and the likes but very little actual communicating with the supporters who they are supposed to be representing. I can understand your frustrations but as a Trust Board member I can hopefully address some of them. As regards communications, a newsletter dated 20th June was sent to the membership, followed by a short statement dated 14th July which was in response to an Email sent to the Trust from an individual based overseas who was making claims which may have locus to the takeover of DFC by Cognitive Capital Ltd. In addition, on 1st July the Trust Chair, the Community Director and myself had a Zoom meeting with Henning Kristofferson, joint owner of Cognitive. But you are correct, we are overdue another briefing to the members but I can assure you that a great deal of background work has been going on in the interim, mostly of our own account as the Board of Directors of DFC has in my opinion not shown a similar appetite. As regards the takeover, we have concerns, very real concerns, about both individuals and their intentions, and you can expect another Trust communication soon. Finally, there seems to be a view that the Trust is akin to a well-oiled political machine - it is not. In any volunteer organisation there is usually only a handful of people willing and able to do the 'hard stuff' with others making a valuable contribution in other ways. Please bear that in mind. Anyone who thought that they had seen the last of Brabco's dream had better wake up and smell the coffee - it hasn't, but we'll continue to try and uphold the well-being of the football club. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 minute ago, O'Kelly Isley III said: But you are correct, we are overdue another briefing to the members but I can assure you that a great deal of background work has been going on in the interim, mostly of our own account as the Board of Directors of DFC has in my opinion not shown a similar appetite. I think that's the most alarming thing I've read yet. What's happened? Have the board been charmed by Henning and Co, or are they punch drunk from battering away so much Brabco shite that they've no fight left in them? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Parr Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 We should take a look at the lad McCluskey at Forfar. What a goal return. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cremola foam Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 On 19/10/2021 at 16:57, O'Kelly Isley III said: I can understand your frustrations but as a Trust Board member I can hopefully address some of them. As regards communications, a newsletter dated 20th June was sent to the membership, followed by a short statement dated 14th July which was in response to an Email sent to the Trust from an individual based overseas who was making claims which may have locus to the takeover of DFC by Cognitive Capital Ltd. In addition, on 1st July the Trust Chair, the Community Director and myself had a Zoom meeting with Henning Kristofferson, joint owner of Cognitive. But you are correct, we are overdue another briefing to the members but I can assure you that a great deal of background work has been going on in the interim, mostly of our own account as the Board of Directors of DFC has in my opinion not shown a similar appetite. As regards the takeover, we have concerns, very real concerns, about both individuals and their intentions, and you can expect another Trust communication soon. Finally, there seems to be a view that the Trust is akin to a well-oiled political machine - it is not. In any volunteer organisation there is usually only a handful of people willing and able to do the 'hard stuff' with others making a valuable contribution in other ways. Please bear that in mind. Anyone who thought that they had seen the last of Brabco's dream had better wake up and smell the coffee - it hasn't, but we'll continue to try and uphold the well-being of the football club. Many thanks for your endeavours. Appreciate what you are doing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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