HibeeJibee Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I don't mind loaning U20s from full-time clubs but it's usually more of a stop-gap measure: we only get them for half a season, sometimes a whole season, often subject to recall, so it isn't a way of building up for the medium and longer terms. Also the detail of the deal can be important... in the past we've had players from Hibs unavailable for SPFL2 games due to Development League or Scottish Youth Cup matches, and there's now this Irn-Bru nonsense too. I'm hoping we'll also be seeing a number of established players on permanent deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcar Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, HibeeJibee said: I don't mind loaning U20s from full-time clubs but it's usually more of a stop-gap measure: we only get them for half a season, sometimes a whole season, often subject to recall, so it isn't a way of building up for the medium and longer terms. Also the detail of the deal can be important... in the past we've had players from Hibs unavailable for SPFL2 games due to Development League or Scottish Youth Cup matches, and there's now this Irn-Bru nonsense too. I'm hoping we'll also be seeing a number of established players on permanent deals. Agree. I'm secretly quite impressed with the squad so far, but don't tell anyone. 3 more permanent signings - especially a right back - and we should have a team that looks much better than last year. (So long as we don't get 5 injuries and 7 red cards before bonfire night). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Believer Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I don't mind loaning U20s from full-time clubs but it's usually more of a stop-gap measure: we only get them for half a season, sometimes a whole season, often subject to recall, so it isn't a way of building up for the medium and longer terms. Also the detail of the deal can be important... in the past we've had players from Hibs unavailable for SPFL2 games due to Development League or Scottish Youth Cup matches, and there's now this Irn-Bru nonsense too. I'm hoping we'll also be seeing a number of established players on permanent deals. I agree, it'll be good to see young talent at Shielfield, wether permanent or loan. Again, you're right about the potential negative dynamic of the latter for the team . It's tough on the manager and the players if they feature regularly and are part of a settled side, then recalled or the deal ends, leaving a disrupted situation. Felt a bit like that last year.Hopefully the boys we have this year a) will feature and b) are able to stick around.Hope a few of our own u20's feature too. Might Coff have a couple of rabbits to pull out if the hat, by way of late deals for quality players to help us push up the league and really compete. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Believer Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Looking forward to the open day on Saturday http://www.berwickrangers.com/berwick-rangers-open-day-2017/1st team v Dev Squad @ 2pm should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Drawn away to Kilmarnock U20s in Irn-Bru Cup R1... Tue 15th/Wed 16th August. What's the record low crowd for a Berwick game in first-class competition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 2 hours ago, HibeeJibee said: Drawn away to Kilmarnock U20s in Irn-Bru Cup R1... Tue 15th/Wed 16th August.What's the record low crowd for a Berwick game in first-class competition? You got a crowd of 71 for a "home" game against Arbroath which was played at Bayview Park Methil on 25th April 1992. This was when the greyhound guy kicked Berwick out of Shielfield for the last few months of that season. I would expect Killie U20s to draw more than that when we played them in a youth cup tie a few seasons back there was a couple of 100 there, suppose it will be down to what they charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyreidloyal Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Let the good times roll...Oh,and thanks for reminding us of Greyhoundgate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric's Rangers Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 BRFC open day tomorrow. "We would love to see as many people show their support as possible so please spread the word as there’ll be a raft of activities to keep you entertained throughout the day." Looks like the sun will be shining tomorrow, but does anyone know what the raft of activities will be available to keep us entertained? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamteamer Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Coughlin to have a further 3 new players signed before Tuesdays friendly against Consett. Anyone know who they may be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastle broon Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 15 hours ago, dreamteamer said: Coughlin to have a further 3 new players signed before Tuesdays friendly against Consett. Anyone know who they may be? Defenders Kevin Waugh and Callum Donaldson signed from Hibs development squad until January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafcburty Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 "Youth will be vital" insists Berwick Assistant manager, Myles Allan https://jordanburtfootball.com/2017/07/03/youth-will-be-vital-insists-berwick-assistant-boss-myles-allan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Believer Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Any feedback from tonight's match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tescodave Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Yes, lump on us finishing last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchBorderer Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Quote The club are pleased to announce that a deal has been agreed with former Arbroath, St Johnstone and Elgin City midfielder, Keiran Stewart. Stewart, who is equally adept at right full back, was a free agent having left The Black and Whites at the end of last season. Eagle eyed fans will have noticed Keiran playing at the open day last Saturday as he integrates with his new team mates. Keiran is comfortable on the ball and will add some much needed competition to the midfield and defensive areas of the squad. Much needed addition to the squad, glad to see we're getting a bit more experience in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJBRFC Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Any feedback from tonight's match? Impressed with all the new signings (especially Irving), lost his creative influence when he went off at half time. Scullion was an utter bombscare though, definitely need another centre half. Was the same old hoofball to one upfront for the majority of the game. Both forwards put a decent shift in tbf to them. Still a fair bit of work to be done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Under 20s have pulled out of the Oban tournament at very short notice,anybody know why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Believer Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Under 20s have pulled out of the Oban tournament at very short notice,anybody know why? Players involved in match v Morpeth and some on holiday; Squad was too depleted as I understand it. Shame, it'd have been a good test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcar Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 Aaron Murrell signed. At least I think he has. No official confirmation but I think Coughlin said so in his post match Morpeth interview. Agree with Coughlin that the squad seems technically much better than last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcar Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 Murrell's signing confirmed about 3 seconds after I pressed the yellow button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowed Turf Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Yesterday's highlights:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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