Boo Khaki Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 If that's how McPake genuinely feels, then he's completely delusional because as much as Elliot is mince, Kerr is every bit as bad in his own way and nowhere near a Premiership level player. Starting to really concern me that the staff have far too much faith in a squad that were totally hum-drum for 3/4's of last season, and despite the promotion fell well short of expectations in reality. I didn't think we were anywhere near good enough last season, so I can't see how on earth they can believe we'll survive playing in a league above with next to no meaningful additions to the squad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossBFaeDundee Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 10 minutes ago, Boo Khaki said: If that's how McPake genuinely feels, then he's completely delusional because as much as Elliot is mince, Kerr is every bit as bad in his own way and nowhere near a Premiership level player. Starting to really concern me that the staff have far too much faith in a squad that were totally hum-drum for 3/4's of last season, and despite the promotion fell well short of expectations in reality. I didn't think we were anywhere near good enough last season, so I can't see how on earth they can believe we'll survive playing in a league above with next to no meaningful additions to the squad. I thought after bringing Elliott off immediately after embarrassing himself again that McPake had seen the light, but no. This insistence on staying loyal is going to get us relegated. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 He said this team was better than the 2014 team. At that point all hope was lost. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossBFaeDundee Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, Mr. Alli said: He said this team was better than the 2014 team. At that point all hope was lost. Yeah, that was particularly absurd. Love it whenever he says that he doesn't believe in big turnovers leading to success, when he was a part of one here and that was our most successful season since the Bonetti era 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 If McPake insists on persevering with Elliott then hopefully he has had a rocket up his arse and has been getting one on one training on how to put in a challenge and had it explained to him that his job is to at least attempt to dispossess the opposition of the ball. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliedee Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Watching a full back get skinned is forgivable... It happens Watching a full back get gently nudged off the ball is unforgivable It was fucking shocking from him on Saturday 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Khaki Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 50 minutes ago, Charliedee said: Watching a full back get skinned is forgivable... It happens Watching a full back get gently nudged off the ball is unforgivable It was fucking shocking from him on Saturday He was just as bad on Saturday as he was on Sunday? Bloody hell, it's worse than I thought 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliedee Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, Boo Khaki said: He was just as bad on Saturday as he was on Sunday? Bloody hell, it's worse than I thought I've looked into the future.. It was a prediction for this week 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, RossBFaeDundee said: Yeah, that was particularly absurd. Love it whenever he says that he doesn't believe in big turnovers leading to success, when he was a part of one here and that was our most successful season since the Bonetti era I always just assume he's having a dig at Jim McIntyre when he says that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossBFaeDundee Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Ludo*1 said: I always just assume he's having a dig at Jim McIntyre when he says that. Could be, but I think there's an irony in him not acknowledging the relative success the club had with the big turnover than brought him in so he can attempt to hammer the point of his strategy home. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossBFaeDundee Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 For those who may be interested and weren't aware, a couple of our players have recently done interviews. Shaun Byrne appearing on the Head It Podcast: Spoiler And Jordan McGhee appeared on the DW Podcast: Spoiler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 6 hours ago, RossBFaeDundee said: Cammy Kerr not requiring surgery, will be back in around 2-3 weeks, so McPake feels comfortable not signing a new full back, so at least 2-3 weeks of Elliott getting ripped apart. FFS. Mullen will however require surgery, and faces 12 weeks out. Similar to Robertson's injury last season apparently. Fontaine and Jakubiak have trained this week, might be available for Saturday. Major error, IMO. But what do I know? Would've sacked McPake about a year ago. Onwards and upwards. Thank you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) McPake getting a wee bit snippy in his pre-match interview. He gets asked the same question every week about if he plans on strengthening his squad and he gives the same answer every week so it's understandable he gets a bit fed up with it, but he added in his interview this week: 'It's the same transfer process we've had since we came in, some will say it's worked and some will say it hasn't.' Thought it was a bit of an odd comment to make as I don't think McPake has been lambasted for his signings or his signing policy since he's took charge. One of the few things he's actually been alright at. ETA: He goes on to say that 'potentially' might be something done soon. He always prefers to keep it quiet but the rumours always end up coming out. Edited August 12, 2021 by Ludo*1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifespud Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 If that's how McPake genuinely feels, then he's completely delusional because as much as Elliot is mince, Kerr is every bit as bad in his own way and nowhere near a Premiership level player. Starting to really concern me that the staff have far too much faith in a squad that were totally hum-drum for 3/4's of last season, and despite the promotion fell well short of expectations in reality. I didn't think we were anywhere near good enough last season, so I can't see how on earth they can believe we'll survive playing in a league above with next to no meaningful additions to the squad.I was certainly one who felt the squad wasn’t nearly good enough for most of last season but now I’ve convinced myself that it just took time to gel and find a system that played to our strengths and not going through that whole ‘not gelling’ period this season is the way forward. I’ve learned self delusion is something you have to develop as a Dundee fan. Re signings it may just be financial constraints because we don’t want to get in to the disastrous and precarious position they find themselves in over at the fruit bowl. The 5 heid money basically gives them 45 days grace with losses at 10k a day. They could be gone by Christmas and we have a season with no relegation. Mmm, just typing that makes me feel warm and tingly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 12 hours ago, Bigmouth Strikes Again said: Major error, IMO. But what do I know? Would've sacked McPake about a year ago. Onwards and upwards. And that may yet turn out to have been the right decision - time will tell 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernon gilmore Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Come on has nobody got any rumours about who might ? Sign before the Motherwell game ? surely we’re gonna sign somebody decent maybe Greg as Danny Mallan is gonna be out till the new year 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mev Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I heard we were signing a million pound right back of Nigerian/Scottish origin to replace Elliot - Mabazza Ritchie. He used to play alongside that eastern European megastar Itsa Loadapish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydun Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I see we are currently advertising for someone to work in the ticket office. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Khaki Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Mibbe worthwhile putting in the job spec that it would be handy if they also have loads of top-flight experience playing at right fullback. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanFan Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 8 hours ago, johnnydun said: I see we are currently advertising for someone to work in the ticket office. What's the pay? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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