The Moonster Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 (edited) 24 minutes ago, FifeSons said: Didn't Cammy Ballantyne have a few injury problems at the start of the season? I checked back and you're right, he was out for quite a period at the start of the season. I think the clusterfuck of injuries which followed has erased Cammy's injury from memory. EDIT - and with that, the only defender who has been available for every game that he's been with us is David Ferguson. You can always put your trust in someone who goes by that name... Edited April 2, 2019 by The Moonster 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 35 minutes ago, The Moonster said: Dom Thomas - Not been injured Delete this quickly plz. Fwiw I make it 37 games we've played so far this season, and only Ross Forbes and Bobby Barr are on track to have played in every single one. Think Calum Gallagher has been in every single squad, but he's been an unused sub a few times. It really is absolutely mental. Cannot wait for this season to be over in the hope that whatever curse has been placed upon us by Les Hope, Iain Wilson and whoever else can be lifted. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endieinreekie Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 On 26/03/2019 at 12:55, The Moonster said: I'll be amazed if he's not playing in the Championship next year. He will be ;-) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallochSonsFan Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 I know that fans scoffed at Aitken's protests about injuries at the time but that list shows just how badly we've been hit this season. Obviously there's a risk in going for guys with a known history of injuries - if it pays off then we get guys we wouldn't otherwise have a chance of signing but it is a huge risk. Doesnt change the utter madness that he's engaged in following his dismissal but he did have a point in terms of our injury problems. I don't know if we've been able to fill a bench all season? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 I've heard from numerous sources over the last few years that the Benburb pitch was laid on the cheap. It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if that was at fault. You simply don't have such bad luck over 2 full seasons without there being something wrong somewhere. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig fae the Vale Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 I've heard from numerous sources over the last few years that the Benburb pitch was laid on the cheap. It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if that was at fault. You simply don't have such bad luck over 2 full seasons without there being something wrong somewhere.The Benburb pitch has at least two huge patches as well which given its age doesn't suggest it's a particularly good surface. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMusic Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 What muppet thinks it's a good idea to have the radio clyde whine-in on the radio in the bar?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMusic Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Surely The Archers is far better than this... or even non-stop Brian Jonestown Massacre -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMusic Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Amusing little verbal rammy in the stand tonight. Usually it's old Fraser that gets told to shut up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeezeboxson Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said: I've heard from numerous sources over the last few years that the Benburb pitch was laid on the cheap. It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if that was at fault. You simply don't have such bad luck over 2 full seasons without there being something wrong somewhere. I'd heard the same and I can't even remember where I heard it but it would make a lot of sense. Oh yeah... worst defence in the league after tonight. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 I must admit, I find the fact our sub goalkeeper has been posted missing for 3 games now piss poor. Especially considering Grant Adam has a gammy back and could quite easily get injured. Why would Duffy sign a guy who can't fulfill his duties? It's not even like it's just midweek games he's missing, he's missing Saturday games as well. That could seriously cost us. I don't blame Brennan for putting his coaching career first but I'd expect the manager to be able to name a sub goalkeeper as a bare minimum. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 DT's goal tonight was our 50th in the league this season. First time since 2013/14 and peak Muzz-ball that we've scored more than 50, that season we got 65. In the interluding years we've managed 27, 46, 35 and 36. With 52 now only Arbroath (58) and Raith (65) have scored more. Ross Forbes' goal tonight was also the 50th of his career. Given the nightmare he had on Saturday it was great to see him looking fired up again today, played apart in two goals and scored one. The ideal response to selling one at the weekend. Calum Gallagher's was his tenth of the season. I know he isn't the most graceful player around, and I know he takes a lot of stick, but ten goals in 26 starts (quite a few of which have been wide) is a decent return by anyone's tally. In fact his goal return since being moved up front in January last year is pretty decent. DT's strike also means that, even if he plays in every game between now and the final day and doesn't score, he'll still finish the season with a one in two goal record. 13 (and ten assists) in 21 games so far. 13 goals is the best league return for a Dumbarton player since Bryan Prunty's 14 in 2011/12. Imagine we had a goalkeeper and some defenders 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowhereman Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 DT's goal tonight was our 50th in the league this season. First time since 2013/14 and peak Muzz-ball that we've scored more than 50, that season we got 65. In the interluding years we've managed 27, 46, 35 and 36. With 52 now only Arbroath (58) and Raith (65) have scored more. Ross Forbes' goal tonight was also the 50th of his career. Given the nightmare he had on Saturday it was great to see him looking fired up again today, played apart in two goals and scored one. The ideal response to selling one at the weekend. Calum Gallagher's was his tenth of the season. I know he isn't the most graceful player around, and I know he takes a lot of stick, but ten goals in 26 starts (quite a few of which have been wide) is a decent return by anyone's tally. In fact his goal return since being moved up front in January last year is pretty decent. DT's strike also means that, even if he plays in every game between now and the final day and doesn't score, he'll still finish the season with a one in two goal record. 13 (and ten assists) in 21 games so far. 13 goals is the best league return for a Dumbarton player since Bryan Prunty's 14 in 2011/12. Imagine we had a goalkeeper and some defenders [emoji20]On a similar statistical note I think it's the first time since 2013 that we have had three players reach double figures in goals 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 On a similar statistical note I think it's the first time since 2013 that we have had three players reach double figures in goalsI think you’re probably correct: Lister, Agnew and Prunty all hit double figures in the great escape season and, even in that brilliant attacking team the following year, I think only Megginson and Kane managed it.What a strange season it’s been. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Beanies 150th appearance for the Sons last night too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo90 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 19 hours ago, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said: I've heard from numerous sources over the last few years that the Benburb pitch was laid on the cheap. It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if that was at fault. You simply don't have such bad luck over 2 full seasons without there being something wrong somewhere. The Benburb surface is very uneven. My mate has played two cup finals at amateur level there and both times has ended up injured after it. Even when I walked across it you can tell it has a different feel to it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Season Ticket prices revealed. Same as last year, free STs for kids under 12 (fantastic idea imo) and the opportunity to pay in installments - which was something quite a few folk spoke about last summer. Good stuff from the club again acting based on feedback from the fans. Hopefully we see a wee boost in numbers as a result...Although performances from those on the pitch between now and May might decide that... https://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=4001 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallochSonsFan Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Really good to see the club trying to get young fans along with the free season tickets for under 12s. Paying by instalments is another fan-focused idea that should make it a bit easier for those who want to use that option. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Prices held from last summer, instalment option for fans who can't afford the one off payment, Under 12's in for free and if we get relegated they'll give you a £25 hospitality voucher as compensation (which they really don't have to do). Not only that, but they've put some expected FAQs at the bottom to try and explain the decision making behind it. Excellent stuff. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo90 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) Great news to bring in u12s for free, well done for giving the option to pay in instalments, and good to see the reasoning behind decisions. But £250 for me is still too high, especially for potentially league 2 football and the fact I will miss a handful of games. Pay per game it is for me again. Edited - Didn't click onto the £25 voucher if we go down. Still a no from me but hopefully there is a good uptake. Edited April 3, 2019 by Thommo90 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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