Tattie36 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 (edited) I’ve no issue with giving Hilson game-time but it has to be in very specific circumstances. Firstly we need to knock on the head this idea that he’s a striker, my 76 year old mother-in-law is more of a goal threat than he is, even with her dodgy knees. Imo his strength is coming on when we’re protecting a lead to buzz about, close down opponents and make a general nuisance of himself - see the 1-0 home win over Killie last season where he did a brilliant job of breaking up play. Chasing a game, one on one with the keeper or a ball laid on a plate 6 yards out - no chance. Edited September 16, 2022 by Tattie36 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledLichtie Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 When I see calls for Hilson, who has barely scored in 3 years, to be given a game upfront ahead of any unspecified "Nouble's mates", I can't help but wonder if there is something else at play. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichteeeeee Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 8 hours ago, ExiledLichtie said: When I see calls for Hilson, who has barely scored in 3 years, to be given a game upfront ahead of any unspecified "Nouble's mates", I can't help but wonder if there is something else at play. Like what ? You suggesting we havent had any of Noubles mates in on trial or signed up? Would you rather see calls for Mckenna who isnt a striker to play up top? Hilson has barely played, and lets be honest, it isnt like any striker bangs them in for fun the way we play. Your fav player ever Nouble got 4 in 24 games, he has 687 minutes of action last season. You make it out like hes playing 40 games a season and not scoring. Stats pulled from here: https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dale-hilson/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/130819 Whilst they might not be 100% accurate, its clear hilson hasnt been given much of a run, and that said he might not even be best served as a striker. Onto Noubles mates Kareem Isiaka London boy, played non league down there and is 100% Noubles mate Ikechi Eze, was on trial pre season, now with Stranraer, London boy, played no league down there and is 100% Noubles mate St Johnstone pre season game, at Gayfield, half the team were London boys all Noubles mates, cousins and everything all on trial There is your problem right there, nothing more nothing less, DC is on the phone to Nouble asking what mates he has, to see if we can pull another raw dimond from down London way thats played non league, potentially also went to the Icelandic second division. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokerson Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Is there anything to substantiate that some of our signings / trialists are friends of nouble or has someone just made this up? Nouble left us in January 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Smokerson said: Is there anything to substantiate that some of our signings / trialists are friends of nouble or has someone just made this up? Nouble left us in January They definitely are and DC has said he was using him for help in articles in the pre season ETA - not sure if ALL them have been but there’s definitely a few of them Edited September 17, 2022 by 1320Lichtie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokerson Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 17 minutes ago, 1320Lichtie said: They definitely are and DC has said he was using him for help in articles in the pre season ETA - not sure if ALL them have been but there’s definitely a few of them Where did he say that? What a bizarre way to recruit players if true. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 38 minutes ago, Smokerson said: Where did he say that? What a bizarre way to recruit players if true. I posted one of the articles in here already I’ll try find it again Also managed to find the names of a few of the trialists after a brief look over Nouble socials He recently tweeted about the guy Eze signing for Stranraer I think they must be good pals 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichtie78 Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Smokerson said: Where did he say that? What a bizarre way to recruit players if true. Don't think it's particularly bizarre. After all, nouble only signed for Livi because one of his mates (JET) recommended him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotesBornalichtie Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 (edited) Regarding Scott Allen, think we need to give him little more time to settle at the club. From what little I've seen of him he tries to play the ball at ground level to players feet instead of those long, high hopeful, balls that we see too often and which usually end up with giving away possession. Tait seems to do the same. Hopefully both with have more influence on the pitch once they get more games and get to know the other players better. Edited September 17, 2022 by SotesBornalichtie 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledLichtie Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 4 hours ago, Lichteeeeee said: Your fav player ever Nouble got 4 in 24 games, Was he not everyone's favourite player ever? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUAFC Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 16 minutes ago, ExiledLichtie said: Was he not everyone's favourite player ever? In fairness, I quite liked him..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledLichtie Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 20 minutes ago, DUAFC said: In fairness, I quite liked him..... Seems this Lichteeeeee guy wasn't a fan of Nouble or any of his "mates". Its all sounding a bit Dulux chart... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timlichtie Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 After that excellent performance against Morton, Dick will have a selection problem next week. Both young full backs were terrific. It would be harsh to drop either of them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokerson Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 17 minutes ago, timlichtie said: After that excellent performance against Morton, Dick will have a selection problem next week. Both young full backs were terrific. It would be harsh to drop either of them. O’Brien in for Ricky and keep both full backs ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broath Boy Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 18 minutes ago, timlichtie said: After that excellent performance against Morton, Dick will have a selection problem next week. Both young full backs were terrific. It would be harsh to drop either of them. Yes, agree with that, Think Oakley edged Hancock, not much in it, Hilson was solid, Goldy good game rest filtered in, no failures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 We played football today and had a lot of energy. Hilson and Oakley excellent. Oakley made everything look so easy. Much improved from Jacobs he had a solid game too and Tait is a player. Scotty Stewart under the radar too, playing centre half and not looking out of place. That man is a hero 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlichtie Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 23 hours ago, Tattie36 said: I’ve no issue with giving Hilson game-time but it has to be in very specific circumstances. Firstly we need to knock on the head this idea that he’s a striker, my 76 year old mother-in-law is more of a goal threat than he is, even with her dodgy knees. Imo his strength is coming on when we’re protecting a lead to buzz about, close down opponents and make a general nuisance of himself - see the 1-0 home win over Killie last season where he did a brilliant job of breaking up play. Chasing a game, one on one with the keeper or a ball laid on a plate 6 yards out - no chance. 23 hours ago, ExiledLichtie said: Aha. Hilson has shown nothing in 3 years. Oh my. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattie36 Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 1 minute ago, danlichtie said: Oh my. I’m bloody delighted that he scored today and, by all accounts, played very well. However - one swallow a summer does not make. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledLichtie Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 12 minutes ago, danlichtie said: Oh my. Aye, I'm also delighted, god knows the man needs goals, and hopefully he can push on! I don't think anyone would be any less than happy to see Hilson score. But that doesn't make any of the things you quoted incorrect. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptie Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 14 minutes ago, ExiledLichtie said: Aye, I'm also delighted, god knows the man needs goals, and hopefully he can push on! I don't think anyone would be any less than happy to see Hilson score. But that doesn't make any of the things you quoted incorrect. Apart from some of the criticism being way over the top. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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