tamthebam Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 1 hour ago, gogsy said: Whats Paddy Dolan doing these days? he'd put some "fight" into the team, that's for sure.. http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/26531/Football-brawl-leaves-spectator-KO-d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierkegaard Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Although the current situation is difficult, I think we should see it as a window of opportunity. Am I simply barking? Probably. But it's not as grim as it seems. Last season was torture, right up until the dramatic finale. I think we owe a great debt to Gary Locke and Billy Brown - they came in to a dire situation very late, but they managed to turn it around and keep us in the league. Gary was entirely upfront about the fact that if a better offer came along, he would take it. So, after pulling us back from the brink, he went back to Hearts, owing us nothing. It was only right to offer the gig to Billy. He did his best with a group of youngsters, but he was honest enough to come to the conclusion that it was time for him to go. I was once on " Off the ball" with Billy, and he struck me as a guy with a lot of integrity. So why is this a window of opportunity? By walking away at the time he did, Billy made it possible for a new manager to come in with much more time to turn it around than Gary and Billy had. So with the right appointment, we could climb up the league. Gordon McDougall once said to me that it took him too long to come to the conclusion that the most important job a chairman has to do is to pick a good manager. He had been tracking Mixu, who did a brilliant job of turning a young part-time team into title-winners. As well as being an excellent coach, he was a brilliant motivator. He made the lads believe that they could do it. Ah, but how do we get another Mixu? that's probably asking too much: but we do have the opportunity to appoint a go-ahead manager who can (a) get us out of trouble and (b) build a team that can be competing at the top end of the league. I'm with the Lichtie man: I don't buy the idea that nobody decent would be interested in managing Cowden. That simply isn't true. The word on the jungle drums is that the board are impressed by the quality of some of the applicants. If there is someone there with a bit of experience of achieving success with young players - maybe someone who can also bring in the kind of experienced midfielder we so badly need - then things can change in the right direction. We do have some good youngsters at the club, who would respond to a manager who can inspire them. Look what Petrie has done at Montrose. Such an appointment would lift the directors, the backroom staff and the fans, as well as the players. Believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Surely there is nobody anywhere who thinks Campbell would move to us as things stand? Someone obviously seemed too, which is why I butted in. Hope you get something sorted soon, I mean last year was funny because your fans seemed to believe you had a chance of winning the league and we took stick after the League Cup game from you but this year isn’t the same. Been suffering for a good while now so hopefully it all works out. Cowden great day on train so you better. Get Berwick tae f**k please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 20 minutes ago, Kierkegaard said: Although the current situation is difficult, I think we should see it as a window of opportunity. Am I simply barking? Probably. But it's not as grim as it seems. Last season was torture, right up until the dramatic finale. I think we owe a great debt to Gary Locke and Billy Brown - they came in to a dire situation very late, but they managed to turn it around and keep us in the league. Gary was entirely upfront about the fact that if a better offer came along, he would take it. So, after pulling us back from the brink, he went back to Hearts, owing us nothing. It was only right to offer the gig to Billy. He did his best with a group of youngsters, but he was honest enough to come to the conclusion that it was time for him to go. I was once on " Off the ball" with Billy, and he struck me as a guy with a lot of integrity. So why is this a window of opportunity? By walking away at the time he did, Billy made it possible for a new manager to come in with much more time to turn it around than Gary and Billy had. So with the right appointment, we could climb up the league. Gordon McDougall once said to me that it took him too long to come to the conclusion that the most important job a chairman has to do is to pick a good manager. He had been tracking Mixu, who did a brilliant job of turning a young part-time team into title-winners. As well as being an excellent coach, he was a brilliant motivator. He made the lads believe that they could do it. Ah, but how do we get another Mixu? that's probably asking too much: but we do have the opportunity to appoint a go-ahead manager who can (a) get us out of trouble and (b) build a team that can be competing at the top end of the league. I'm with the Lichtie man: I don't buy the idea that nobody decent would be interested in managing Cowden. That simply isn't true. The word on the jungle drums is that the board are impressed by the quality of some of the applicants. If there is someone there with a bit of experience of achieving success with young players - maybe someone who can also bring in the kind of experienced midfielder we so badly need - then things can change in the right direction. We do have some good youngsters at the club, who would respond to a manager who can inspire them. Look what Petrie has done at Montrose. Such an appointment would lift the directors, the backroom staff and the fans, as well as the players. Believe. Well said Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeen Cowden Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 23 minutes ago, Kierkegaard said: Although the current situation is difficult, I think we should see it as a window of opportunity. Am I simply barking? Probably. But it's not as grim as it seems. Last season was torture, right up until the dramatic finale. I think we owe a great debt to Gary Locke and Billy Brown - they came in to a dire situation very late, but they managed to turn it around and keep us in the league. Gary was entirely upfront about the fact that if a better offer came along, he would take it. So, after pulling us back from the brink, he went back to Hearts, owing us nothing. It was only right to offer the gig to Billy. He did his best with a group of youngsters, but he was honest enough to come to the conclusion that it was time for him to go. I was once on " Off the ball" with Billy, and he struck me as a guy with a lot of integrity. So why is this a window of opportunity? By walking away at the time he did, Billy made it possible for a new manager to come in with much more time to turn it around than Gary and Billy had. So with the right appointment, we could climb up the league. Gordon McDougall once said to me that it took him too long to come to the conclusion that the most important job a chairman has to do is to pick a good manager. He had been tracking Mixu, who did a brilliant job of turning a young part-time team into title-winners. As well as being an excellent coach, he was a brilliant motivator. He made the lads believe that they could do it. Ah, but how do we get another Mixu? that's probably asking too much: but we do have the opportunity to appoint a go-ahead manager who can (a) get us out of trouble and (b) build a team that can be competing at the top end of the league. I'm with the Lichtie man: I don't buy the idea that nobody decent would be interested in managing Cowden. That simply isn't true. The word on the jungle drums is that the board are impressed by the quality of some of the applicants. If there is someone there with a bit of experience of achieving success with young players - maybe someone who can also bring in the kind of experienced midfielder we so badly need - then things can change in the right direction. We do have some good youngsters at the club, who would respond to a manager who can inspire them. Look what Petrie has done at Montrose. Such an appointment would lift the directors, the backroom staff and the fans, as well as the players. Believe. It’ s difficult to believe after what we’ve been watching. For the first half of the first half of the first game (away) to Elgin we played well and could have scored two or three. It’s been downhill since then. We don’t seem to have any plan in any game and every week it seems to get worse. I really cannot see us beating any team unless the new manager can work some wonders. We have too many poor players unfortunately. Was very impressed with Montrose last week. No superstars but they played some good football. Our response was hoofball. Whoever, the new manager is let’s hope he can get us sorted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__connor123 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Yet your touting Jason who has less experience? I'm not touting Jason either I was just making a point that he might want the job. I didn't say I wanted him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 1 minute ago, __connor123 said: I'm not touting Jason either I was just making a point that he might want the job. I didn't say I wanted him. No probs I only mentioned it as I thought you were 316 and he was writting Jardine off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawfield shed boy Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Nice clip on BBC sport site of your doctor saving the life of ex airdrie manager EWB. Respect[emoji122] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowden316 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 9 minutes ago, shawfield shed boy said: Nice clip on BBC sport site of your doctor saving the life of ex airdrie manager EWB. Respect Just about to post the same. Great Heroic efforts for Bob who anyone can vouch is also a true gentleman. Video below Puts things into perspective. http://bbc.in/2Ak0ffI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawfield shed boy Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Million percento[emoji106] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 29 minutes ago, shawfield shed boy said: Nice clip on BBC sport site of your doctor saving the life of ex airdrie manager EWB. Respect was match sponsor that day, was a bit surreal in boardroom after. real shame for the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 just read last few pages mentioned are campbell - not going to leave erbroath for us at the mo lennon- unlikely after last time ellis- doesnt want utd managers job so surprised if he wanted ours or we could afford ovenstone- not sure why he came here unless his training sessions are great but arent the fittest team in the league or full of innovative ideas so no thanks dair- was at game but no managers experience, well respected local guy i wouldnt want him to fail so please dont take it irons- has he been a gaffer since gretna? dont know so no comment ian murray- an assistant in norway so would be surprised but on paper would be a great appointment cameron- works with young guys at edu and i rated him first time so would be happy with jardine- interesting 1, has done well really at edinburgh city . bollan- not well liked in the game, heard stories from players played under him which suggest not a good fit with our young team. daly- rumoured to come after fox previously before agreement ripped up? works with young players already so fits the bill for me but would hearts allow after fox debacle and would it put daly off? so unlikely to happen. so my list from the p n b rumours would be 1 murray 2 cameron 3 daly 4 jardine most realistic cameron or jardine sure there will be others in the frame though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowden316 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Interesting read on those who would welcome a Jardine appointment. I would still be cautious in terms of where City are just now under his leadership. However based on where he took Edinburgh City from to now is quite impressive and his philosophy of continuous improvement added with him building up Edinburgh over the years may be a good choice to build some sustainability at Cowdenbeath again but still a risky choice due to our current league position. My reading into his statement is perhaps he didn't like the Director of Football approach I. E Jeffries. He doesn't state and maybe to polite to say so that but he goes on to say about changes at City. He comes across as a decent bloke in this article and it seems he probably spent too long at City and took them as far as he could. However like previous appointments it's great if we have nice people associated with our club but if it's a choice between decent guy with limited success against a not so decent guy but with success on his CV I would probably go with the latter soley based that we cannot afford to rebuild from a relegation to the Lowland League. I seriously do not envy Donald or the board in making this appointment as there could be strong arguments on the best fit for this appointment. I guess whoever gets appointed it's a risk regardless of who they choose as no guarantees of success as that's football. Main thing is we will altogether have to support the next manager regardless of whether a popular or unpopular choice so long as they work there socks of for Cowdenbeath FC. and are enthusiastic about helping the club strive towards their long-term goals for the club Andy maybe the idea of Jardine is starting to grow on me slightly after previously writing him of completely lot's of other good article interviews with him also on the net. http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/edinburgh-city/gary-jardine-i-d-been-thinking-of-leaving-city-for-a-while-1-4575929 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowden_T.I.D Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 David Hopkirk released by the pars surely we need to try offer him some sort of deal maybe the type of player we need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo83 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Where did gerry mclauchlan end up after leaving you guys?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowden_T.I.D Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, mo83 said: Where did gerry mclauchlan end up after leaving you guys?? sure he plays for cumbernauld colts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo83 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 sure he plays for cumbernauld colts Cheers...just wondered how he was not playing last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GregStewart Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 42 minutes ago, mo83 said: Cheers...just wondered how he was not playing last weekend. Because he’s a junior player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant1903 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Who’s picking the team for you’s at the moment,is it ovenstone and Moffat ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wulliemc Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 The team picks itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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