Ludo*1 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 The outside world seem to look at McPake's spell in charge of us very, very differently and on a pretty positive note. Even @Div was at it on Twitter the other day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dundee-FC92 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 The appointment of McPake was completely catastrophic and we're still largely in the hangover from his term with multiple diddies on long contracts. Only this summer can we finally rid ourselves of his tenure. Shambolic manager for us although having said that, all the best in his future career - he will most likely improve along the road, there's certainly a hell of a lot for him to improve on. Thank you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pens_Dark Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 I still reckon Mcpake will go on to be a decent enough manager. I just can't figure out what level that will be at. He certainly doesn't deserve a shot at a premiership team right now. His promotion season with us was actually a good achievement in my eyes having to deal with a team in Hearts that were just miles ahead. Not many teams come up via the playoffs and putting Killie to the sword at the end of a really decent run to the end of that season was pleasing. Having said all that his premiership season with us was nothing short of a joke. Signing old mates on big wages and generally showing his tactical inadequacies and missing countless chances to stay in the league. Couple that together with a board that at the time were frankly anonymous and it was a recipe for disaster. I mean...the club then brought in Mark fucking Mcghee and didn't even bother to check whether he had a touchline ban or not. What a minter. I'd love to see how a premiership season would differ with Bowyer in charge. Hopefully and expectedly next. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Have fond memories of James, mainly for the late equaliser against the fuds that sent them onto the death spiral. The managerial shenanigins? Not so much. Thank you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossBFaeDundee Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 (edited) Good read from BBC detailing what Bowyer said in our pre-match press conference, talks about how much he's embraced both Scottish football and the country itself since moving up. Like most though, he's not too keen on the current league setup regarding the frequency of facing off against the same teams. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64656196 As for team news, Ryan Clampin has trained this week but tomorrow is a wait-and-see on him, Gowser has had a week of full training though Bowyer still only says that he's "going the right way", and aside from French and Sheridan everyone else is available. Edited February 16 by RossBFaeDundee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 If I had to sum that game up in one word it would be "impotent". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Play Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 What can you say about that match tonight? Very few positives but I thought Mulligan and Kerr were two of our better players. I know a few were wanting Williamson to start. He came on at half time and I’m not sure he could have complained if he wasn’t allowed to finish the game. I think Bowyer is right not to consider him as a regular starter. I’m not convinced he likes it when it’s against a physical team that closes down the opposition quickly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peadar BigDinnerO'Driscoll Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Painful stuff. Robinson or Jak can't play upfront on their own. Not sure why McCowan doesn't come on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) You know how bad we were when Cammy Kerr is our best outfield player. McMullan was dreadful, Cameron not much better - McGhee was posted misisng for huge chunks of that game. I felt sorry for Jakubiak then Robinson because they got f**k all support and service. You have to ask what we do in training because it can't be shooting or crossing. Edited February 17 by DeeTillEhDeh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanPartridge Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Thought Cameron was our best player, that miss though 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenitit Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 c**t seek of the continual brain dead performances. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Only positive is that we've not slipped in the league battle with that. Perfect time, if ever, to lose. First managerial performance from Bowyer that can be described as McPake-esque is the biggest worry. Forget every other tactical decision. I understand starting Kwame. I understand McMullan being hooked. I don't get how Jakubiak and Robinson weren't allowed to link up after being used to devastating effect last week. That's as poor a decision as Bowyer has made whilst our manager. Thought Legzdins was back to the keeper he used to show he was. Colossal performance and didn't deserve to be on the losing side but we've just too many shitebags in our team. No surprise that it's the Morton's, Arbroath's and Raith's we struggle against. Teams that get in our face and we have too many that shite the bed to compete. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Ludo*1 said: Only positive is that we've not slipped in the league battle with that. Perfect time, if ever, to lose. First managerial performance from Bowyer that can be described as McPake-esque is the biggest worry. Forget every other tactical decision. I understand starting Kwame. I understand McMullan being hooked. I don't get how Jakubiak and Robinson weren't allowed to link up after being used to devastating effect last week. That's as poor a decision as Bowyer has made whilst our manager. Thought Legzdins was back to the keeper he used to show he was. Colossal performance and didn't deserve to be on the losing side but we've just too many shitebags in our team. No surprise that it's the Morton's, Arbroath's and Raith's we struggle against. Teams that get in our face and we have too many that shite the bed to compete. It's the modern day obsession with one up top - but that requires midfield to support the lone striker. But with Morton pressing there was a huge gap to Jakubiak/Robinson so they either rarely saw the ball or when he did he had no-one near him to pass to. This was one game where going two up might have had an impact. That being said we had lots of opportunities to deliver balls into the area and constantly either overhit the cross or underhit it. Losing the goal so early rattled us as well - we conceded then looked like conceding again we were so panicky. Edited February 17 by DeeTillEhDeh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Play Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 6 minutes ago, Ludo*1 said: Only positive is that we've not slipped in the league battle with that. Perfect time, if ever, to lose. First managerial performance from Bowyer that can be described as McPake-esque is the biggest worry. Forget every other tactical decision. I understand starting Kwame. I understand McMullan being hooked. I don't get how Jakubiak and Robinson weren't allowed to link up after being used to devastating effect last week. That's as poor a decision as Bowyer has made whilst our manager. Thought Legzdins was back to the keeper he used to show he was. Colossal performance and didn't deserve to be on the losing side but we've just too many shitebags in our team. No surprise that it's the Morton's, Arbroath's and Raith's we struggle against. Teams that get in our face and we have too many that shite the bed to compete. I’m not convinced Kwame is as good as some hope / think he is but you’re spot on about the highlighted part, including understanding why he started Kwame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Don't think tonight changes anything. We are always fragile on the 'cold, night away to Stoke' type games as fucking shit as it was. What I think was lucky but also vital for us tonight is that QP look to be about to have a major stumble too. Opportunity missed tonight rather than total disaster IMO. Still in our hands. Can't lose the head even if the urge is to do so tonight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydun Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Final ball and set plays were pretty woeful again tonight. Just wasted time and time again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Blue Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Morten 1-0 Nundee 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydun Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Just now, Mr.Blue said: Morten 1-0 Nundee Calling your own team 'Morten'. Minter. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravabelli Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 We have a distinctly average squad and team, Morton worked hard against us tonight and that was enough to win the game. Not sure Bowyer knows his best starting 11 or too much about the opposition but he seems to have inherited the past few managers tombola 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pens_Dark Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Trying to keep a level head right now after that. Game in hand 2 points behind the leaders and plenty more games to go. But that sort of performance has been in us too many times this season, missed opportunities and a real lack of determination to get three points in this type of game. Robinson was largely anonymous, Kerr was stinking, McMullan off it and Williamson we he came on may as well have stayed on the bench. Really frustrating night with tough games coming up. If we are to do this, we are making it so hard for ourselves. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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