ahfpjim Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 So what happens if we sign a striker in January will we give him a few months to adjust . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 22 hours ago, ahfpjim said: So what happens if we sign a striker in January will we give him a few months to adjust . Of course but again it’s not just him it affects, out of the midfield it’ll definitely affect Allan the most because that’s his game but other midfielders still have similar problems. Tait is constantly caught on the ball, Jacobs too. McKenna also having a problem of being isolated with nobody near him a lot. It’s not just affecting Allan so hopefully a proper number 9 and a couple of different options out wide helps the midfield out as a whole and takes some of the load off Bobby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clashcityrocker Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Only 2 league games left before the transfer windows opens - but we also play Dundee on 2nd Jan. Traditionally this window is normally low key, with little happening - but this year will be different and talks and networking for players has probably been ongoing for sometime. Would expect around 4-5 new players incoming - with a few outgoing too. Might also need some patience as some of these signings don't tend to happen until the very last week in January - meaning we will be playing games in January without potential new signings and players will take longer to gel into the squad at training. I am optimistic we will bring in the players required. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUAFC Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 A pint of whatever you're having..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattie36 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 hour ago, clashcityrocker said: …. I am optimistic we will bring in the players required. Perhaps we will but I fear that we will (already have?) run out of time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichtie78 Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 38 minutes ago, Tattie36 said: Perhaps we will but I fear that we will (already have?) run out of time. We are 5 points adrift of safety with 57 to play for, it's ridiculous to say we've already run out of time. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 hour ago, clashcityrocker said: Only 2 league games left before the transfer windows opens - but we also play Dundee on 2nd Jan. Traditionally this window is normally low key, with little happening - but this year will be different and talks and networking for players has probably been ongoing for sometime. Would expect around 4-5 new players incoming - with a few outgoing too. Might also need some patience as some of these signings don't tend to happen until the very last week in January - meaning we will be playing games in January without potential new signings and players will take longer to gel into the squad at training. I am optimistic we will bring in the players required. I think now with the World Cup having given teams time off etc a lot of these deals could be basically done and agreed already. Pink mentioned we’ve had boys from other clubs in training on trial with us I’m sure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clashcityrocker Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 18 minutes ago, 1320Lichtie said: deals could be basically done and agreed already Lets hope so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokerson Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Lichtie78 said: We are 5 points adrift of safety with 57 to play for, it's ridiculous to say we've already run out of time. exactly, if we are 5 points behind with 4 or 5 games left I would be worried. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayshead2 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Apologies if this has already been discussed. Why is the Dunfermline Cup game being played tomorrow/Friday night.?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, Hayshead2 said: Apologies if this has already been discussed. Why is the Dunfermline Cup game being played tomorrow/Friday night.?? Club never announced why. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowdenleith Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 How’s the weather up in Arbroath, any thoughts on the game going ahead or not? We have a hotel booked in Dundee for the night, which is only cancellable up to midnight tonight, so I guess we are having a night in Dundee regardless 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Cowdenleith said: How’s the weather up in Arbroath, any thoughts on the game going ahead or not? We have a hotel booked in Dundee for the night, which is only cancellable up to midnight tonight, so I guess we are having a night in Dundee regardless It’s cold but I don’t expect the game to be in any doubt. Just wrap up warm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowdenleith Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, lichtie23 said: It’s cold but I don’t expect the game to be in any doubt. Just wrap up warm Cheers mate, good to hear. Layers are ready. And Cowdenbeath game on the way home on Saturday weather permitting, what a weekend of footy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 10 minutes ago, Cowdenleith said: Cheers mate, good to hear. Layers are ready. And Cowdenbeath game on the way home on Saturday weather permitting, what a weekend of footy. Not good for Cowden just now. Can’t see them being back in the leagues anytime soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowdenleith Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 17 minutes ago, lichtie23 said: Not good for Cowden just now. Can’t see them being back in the leagues anytime soon Yeah, really tough times, long road back unless a benefactor fancies bankrolling them for a quick return, which seems extremely unlikely. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichtie78 Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 11 hours ago, Hayshead2 said: Apologies if this has already been discussed. Why is the Dunfermline Cup game being played tomorrow/Friday night.?? In the pub watching Holland Vs Argentina or freezing cold watching (probably) Arbroath Reserves vs Dunfermline Reserves...A tough choice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 A noon kick off tomorrow would have been better. Wouldn’t have clashed with any of the World Cup and would save the club some money by not putting the floodlights on. Would also have meant our lads wouldn’t need to do a day of work before playing 90 minutes. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farflung lichtie Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, lichtie23 said: A noon kick off tomorrow would have been better. Wouldn’t have clashed with any of the World Cup and would save the club some money by not putting the floodlights on. Would also have meant our lads wouldn’t need to do a day of work before playing 90 minutes. I consider it really odd and counterproductive for Arbroath to rearrange games for Friday evenings. It reduces potential attendance, it slightly disadvantages parttime players and also regular Lichtie supporters travelling up. They’ve done it again for the league game against Queens Park in a fortnight. Seems close to shooting yourself in the foot Edited December 9, 2022 by farflung lichtie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, farflung lichtie said: I consider it really odd and counterproductive for Arbroath to rearrange games for Friday evenings. It reduces potential attendance, it slightly disadvantages parttime players and also regular Lichtie supporters travelling up. They’ve done it again for the league game against Queens Park in a fortnight. Seems close to shooting yourself in the foot I think every game that was scheduled for Xmas eve in the lower leagues have been moved. I think it’s so the players aren’t driving long distances home the day before Xmas. I understand why all teams have done that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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