super-son Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 It's a shame that Farrell is such a poor tactician, as it seems that his recruitment and ability to attract players to the club and sell his dream to them is really good. In all honesty I don't hate the guy but he is not the right person to be in charge of a team on match days. I wouldn't mind having him in a footballing director kind of role at the club and to have someone else managing the players. Although, there's no way we have the spare budget to do something like that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 I’m sincerely hoping Buchanan is one of the 2 year deals who’s leaving, I think he’s a massive problem. He was the one real constant in that awful defence last season, there was actually a game or two when he was either suspended or injured and we looked far more solid with a makeshift CB partnership. I’d be happy to see Carswell go as well, I don’t rate him as a player and I don’t rate him as a captain. There’s something about him I find really hard to take to. He’s been stinkin the place out for too long now. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleslie99 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 I’m sincerely hoping Buchanan is one of the 2 year deals who’s leaving, I think he’s a massive problem. He was the one real constant in that awful defence last season, there was actually a game or two when he was either suspended or injured and we looked far more solid with a makeshift CB partnership. I’d be happy to see Carswell go as well, I don’t rate him as a player and I don’t rate him as a captain. There’s something about him I find really hard to take to. He’s been stinkin the place out for too long now.Fully agree about Carswell. I reckon he's a big part of the problem, stinking the place out is a good way of putting it. I said it before but he's a piss poor captain and hides when it gets tough! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Kelly Isley III Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 1 hour ago, Nowhereman said: Robert Robertson was way ahead of his time. Not only did he attempt to buy a place in the top division by buying out another club he also threatened to make Sons the first franchise club by moving them to Cumbernauld Like many successful businessmen Robertson didn't always get it right, but by God he made a difference to the club on and off the park. And as he was never shy of seeking publicity I suspect the two stunts you refer to were just that, publicity stunts, like the 'signing' of Johann Cruyff and the 'Third Force In Scottish Football' wind-up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FifeSons Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 The board have shown total contempt and disregard for the fans, and more worryingly seem to buy into the owners. They need a massive wake up call, and if it takes season ticket sales to do it, then so be it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FifeSons Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 51 minutes ago, super-son said: It's a shame that Farrell is such a poor tactician, as it seems that his recruitment and ability to attract players to the club and sell his dream to them is really good. In all honesty I don't hate the guy but he is not the right person to be in charge of a team on match days. I wouldn't mind having him in a footballing director kind of role at the club and to have someone else managing the players. Although, there's no way we have the spare budget to do something like that. He’s quite similar to Aitken in that regard. Aitken brought some great players in. Dom Thomas right before he was sacked, for instance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarko_son Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Credit where it's due I think the young sons membership sounds pretty good all round and hopefully can bring through the next generation of sons fans. Season ticket prices are also reasonable as well I would say although that's not necessarily the biggest issue this off-season 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
As Easterly as it gets! Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 23 hours ago, CoveRangers1922 said: Hopefully he's coming our way although I pessimistically don't really see it. Can't imagine him moving his young family to join Del at Killie or going to Dons rivals Dundee or Dundee United either after 18 years service. Saying that it's massive wage cut, albeit part time, to join his fellow ex-Dons Logan, Fyvie, Mitch, Reynolds at Balmoral. Quite liked Brett Long at Peterhead and at East Fife before that so think that's a decent signing for the Sons. Certainly a significant upgrade from Sam. Sonkur looks an absolute unit btw. Never seen him play. Brett Long is a decent goalie. Disappointed to see him go. Good luck to him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C'mon_the_Sons Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 4 minutes ago, Boghead ranter said: More good news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Paddy Boyle has KB’d our player/coach offer thankfully. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the snudge Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Probably reads P&B. I'm glad he's left but I hope it doesn't pave the way for Sparky to come back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Quitely Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 21 minutes ago, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said: Paddy Boyle has KB’d our player/coach offer thankfully. He's joining Arthurlie as back up for Sam Muir. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeezebox-son Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 6 hours ago, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said: I’m sincerely hoping Buchanan is one of the 2 year deals who’s leaving, I think he’s a massive problem. He was the one real constant in that awful defence last season, there was actually a game or two when he was either suspended or injured and we looked far more solid with a makeshift CB partnership. I’d be happy to see Carswell go as well, I don’t rate him as a player and I don’t rate him as a captain. There’s something about him I find really hard to take to. He’s been stinkin the place out for too long now. This has been my opinion since early-ish last season. Both contributed far too little for the amount of eage they will be commanding. Performances were, on the whole, absolutely dreadful from them. They should have been really key to keep the younger guys right on and off the pitch this season but neither appeared to have any leadership skills or to actually be all that bothered that we were serving up dross week in, week out. Carswell has been rotten since the season we got relegated and Buchanan has went so far backwards since he left us last time. Seems to be making a career out of the fact he has played for a few clubs higher up the leagues but every single one (since he was last with us) will tell you he was a liability and simply not good enough for that level - hence he ended up back at Dumbarton and not any further up the chain. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo90 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Good stuff, carswell next please 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimistic Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Carswells best season was his first season, where I think he was initially on loan 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Williams Loyal Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 49 minutes ago, squeezebox-son said: This has been my opinion since early-ish last season. Both contributed far too little for the amount of eage they will be commanding. Performances were, on the whole, absolutely dreadful from them. They should have been really key to keep the younger guys right on and off the pitch this season but neither appeared to have any leadership skills or to actually be all that bothered that we were serving up dross week in, week out. Carswell has been rotten since the season we got relegated and Buchanan has went so far backwards since he left us last time. Seems to be making a career out of the fact he has played for a few clubs higher up the leagues but every single one (since he was last with us) will tell you he was a liability and simply not good enough for that level - hence he ended up back at Dumbarton and not any further up the chain. You guys better watch what you are posting here about Buchanan, you might get a visit from his stalker of a father 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeezebox-son Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Just now, Laurie Williams Loyal said: You guys better watch what you are posting here about Buchanan, you might get a visit from his stalker of a father Happy for him to check my background etc.. Won't change that I'm being honest about Gregor's performances this last season. He looked a lot less suspect whilst McGeever was there but still not great. When he didn't have Ryan to lead/guide him through matches he looked hopeless. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FifeSons Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Speaking of McGeever, does anyone know the status with his injury? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Quitely Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 9 hours ago, FifeSons said: Speaking of McGeever, does anyone know the status with his injury? I think he is expected to take a full part in pre-season training. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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