Kyle Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 1 hour ago, The Saintee said: I'm still bitter about the summer after the cup win tbqhwy but this transfer window has put Bulletproof in a better light. Which is a perfectly legitimate complaint. That summer was just ridiculous. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paris Hilltoon Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I'm surprised we're now hitting the highest wages in our history. Infact I'm highly sceptical.In the SPL days I'd have had us shelling out more than now. We paid £125k for JP McBride for gods sake. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelling Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 6 hours ago, The Saintee said: I'm still bitter about the summer after the cup win tbqhwy but this transfer window has put Bulletproof in a better light. Special mention to the time we qualified for europe in 2012 or 2013 and he spent his radio interview complaining about how much it cost to charter a flight. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kyle Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 14 hours ago, Paris Hilltoon said: I'm surprised we're now hitting the highest wages in our history. Infact I'm highly sceptical. In the SPL days I'd have had us shelling out more than now. We paid £125k for JP McBride for gods sake. No doubt we probably paid out more in those days - I think Steve's more talking about the weekly cost rather than the overall picture. He said that we had 38 or 39 full time professional players at the club last season (which included youngsters and the support staff they have as part of project brave's ridiculously expensive criteria) and mentioned multiple players for what would equate to £2k a week + on a wages. Long gone are the days where we spend £300k on Paul Hartley and the likes but I think that gap has been bridged somewhat in terms of what we pay in wages. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7-2 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I'm of the one swallow doesn't make a summer view and sometimes think we've been successful despite Steve, not because of, but he's played a blinder from what I've seen. Despite the financial situation he's authorised an uncharacteristic spending spree then given out the loss making figures without his usual 'we're all doomed' narrative when announcing profits, calmly pointing to external influences. It's either an epiphany or Gary's working wonders already. Whatever it is, credit where it's due. Well done Mr Chairman. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDougie Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, glenrothes 1884 saint said: Sheep fans now in Ormond stand, burst water main on road at north stand Christ they're keen, a bit early are they not? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Pack Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Christ they're keen, a bit early are they not? Cannae wait to get pumped. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 David McMillan has started in 3 of our league matches this season. He has scored in 2, played the through ball for Watt to run on and score against Dundee, and had a header saved that led to Alston scoring the rebound at Hamilton. That's not bad considering we've only scored 5 league goals. Wright and Kennedy have done well in spells, and very welcome additions to the squad, but I'd like to see both step up with assists. I think the ball into the box from wide areas hasn't been that great overall so far, often failing to beat the first man. Are we creating enough chances from open play considering the attacking options we've got? Can't think of too many Watt's had set up for him and failed to score from. Just general musings, overall I think our three home matches have been very entertaining. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 49 minutes ago, PauloPerth said: David McMillan has started in 3 of our league matches this season. He has scored in 2, played the through ball for Watt to run on and score against Dundee, and had a header saved that led to Alston scoring the rebound at Hamilton. That's not bad considering we've only scored 5 league goals. Wright and Kennedy have done well in spells, and very welcome additions to the squad, but I'd like to see both step up with assists. I think the ball into the box from wide areas hasn't been that great overall so far, often failing to beat the first man. Are we creating enough chances from open play considering the attacking options we've got? Can't think of too many Watt's had set up for him and failed to score from. Just general musings, overall I think our three home matches have been very entertaining. I've been disappointed in Kennedy, probably won't be long until Swanson replaces him. Think Wright and Foster have a good understanding though. If we went 4-5-1 I think I'd rather McMillan as the lone striker than Watt... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Bubbles burst 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widge Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I've been disappointed in Kennedy, probably won't be long until Swanson replaces him. Think Wright and Foster have a good understanding though. If we went 4-5-1 I think I'd rather McMillan as the lone striker than Watt... I’ve not necessarily been disappointed in Kennedy, but he’s not been as good as he started the last few games. I suspect a Swanson shaped shadow behind him will hopefully spur him on to improve. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthsaint1977 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Kennedy looks still short of fitness. After 55 mins he is breathing heavy and looks leggy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 1 hour ago, perthsaint1977 said: Kennedy looks still short of fitness. After 55 mins he is breathing heavy and looks leggy. And Tommy puts Spoony on as his replacement? The boys blowing running* onto the pitch! *we all know he canny really do that, well at least at a decent pace. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottmcleanscontacts Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 5 hours ago, PauloPerth said: David McMillan has started in 3 of our league matches this season. He has scored in 2, played the through ball for Watt to run on and score against Dundee, and had a header saved that led to Alston scoring the rebound at Hamilton. That's not bad considering we've only scored 5 league goals. Wright and Kennedy have done well in spells, and very welcome additions to the squad, but I'd like to see both step up with assists. I think the ball into the box from wide areas hasn't been that great overall so far, often failing to beat the first man. Are we creating enough chances from open play considering the attacking options we've got? Can't think of too many Watt's had set up for him and failed to score from. Just general musings, overall I think our three home matches have been very entertaining. Really enjoying our games so far this season. I think having Kennedy and Wright is enabling us to play through the thirds better. We'll play when we can, go long when we can etc. There's no right or wrong way to play but at least there is a variant. It's quite a brave move by Tommy and so far we're being rewarded with an acceptable points per game tally. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snifter Pee Rot Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Looks like the Sheep deserved more by the attempts/possession stats. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 5 hours ago, scottmcleanscontacts said: Really enjoying our games so far this season. I think having Kennedy and Wright is enabling us to play through the thirds better. We'll play when we can, go long when we can etc. There's no right or wrong way to play but at least there is a variant. It's quite a brave move by Tommy and so far we're being rewarded with an acceptable points per game tally. I agree, and I think both put in a great shift defensively as well. But I feel we've often been in good areas from out wide and struggled with the final ball so far this season. Its not a huge criticism, but I think a big role of a wide midfielder is to create chances, and it's an area I'd like to see us work on/ improve. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7-2 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 6 hours ago, Snifter Pee Rot said: Looks like the Sheep deserved more by the attempts/possession stats. Simpleton found. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saintee Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Anybody think that this season will be the last one for Ando? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 6 minutes ago, The Saintee said: Anybody think that this season will be the last one for Ando? Could be. He's got the security of a 2 year deal though so could be used as a back up until that contract expires, which I don't think would be the end of the world. On current form there's no chance he's displacing Kerr and Shaughnessy and I reckon Gordon's distribution is a better fit for this team too. Of the cup winning starters, only Anderson, Wotherspoon and Easton remain and I'd argue all 3 are now starting to fall out of the picture a bit with us, certainly long term. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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