bdu98196 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 13 hours ago, sophia said: If it is the settled will that B Dodds is not long for his job, I wonder just how his time should stretch. Given recent appointments and structure, probably until someone with (at least one or more of) a Hearts, Dundee or Rangers connection becomes available, however its unlikely BD will go anywhere unless he walks regardless of what we fans think. He will have had a remit to work at balancing the books while being competitive and try get promoted - right now being 2nd with 14 to go (as stated) is still play-off's, therefore until we are either out of the top 4 with no hope of the play-off (unlikely) nothing will change. In the event of a play-off loss at any stage will just be seen as 'unlucky' and a platform to build on next season (somewhat papering over the cracks and failings). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Belt Caley Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 39 minutes ago, bdu98196 said: Given recent appointments and structure, probably until someone with (at least one or more of) a Hearts, Dundee or Rangers connection becomes available, however its unlikely BD will go anywhere unless he walks regardless of what we fans think. Agree with this, I think we’ll have Dodds til the end of the season and beyond. We could be down in 7th/8th and he’d still be in a job I reckon so if he has us sitting 2nd (no matter how bad we’re playing at the moment) he’s not getting sacked anytime soon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophia Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 14 hours ago, Central Belt Caley said: Genuine question, what planet are you on? I'm so terribly sorry, I fear that my contribution and your response indicates different spheres. I was simply deploying my power of sarcasm to associate calls for a change in manager with the narcissism of a chairman who similarly indulged himself. 18 minutes ago, Central Belt Caley said: Agree with this, I think we’ll have Dodds til the end of the season and beyond. We could be down in 7th/8th and he’d still be in a job I reckon so if he has us sitting 2nd (no matter how bad we’re playing at the moment) he’s not getting sacked anytime soon Glad to see you agree 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyCromarty Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 7 hours ago, TheScarf said: It's been suggested that he asked St Mirren to be recalled. Unforgivable from Dodds playing Duku ahead of him every week. Agree, we've all been asking the question of Duku having a start over Jamieson and I can't blame the lad for asking a move, the final straw would have been putting two untried loans on in the Pars game when Jamieson had the better potential of making a difference. Poor man management. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyCromarty Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 5 hours ago, bdu98196 said: Given recent appointments and structure, probably until someone with (at least one or more of) a Hearts, Dundee or Rangers connection becomes available, however its unlikely BD will go anywhere unless he walks regardless of what we fans think. He will have had a remit to work at balancing the books while being competitive and try get promoted - right now being 2nd with 14 to go (as stated) is still play-off's, therefore until we are either out of the top 4 with no hope of the play-off (unlikely) nothing will change. In the event of a play-off loss at any stage will just be seen as 'unlucky' and a platform to build on next season (somewhat papering over the cracks and failings). 4 hours ago, Central Belt Caley said: Agree with this, I think we’ll have Dodds til the end of the season and beyond. We could be down in 7th/8th and he’d still be in a job I reckon so if he has us sitting 2nd (no matter how bad we’re playing at the moment) he’s not getting sacked anytime soon I agree with you both, this weekends game will define the way forward as far as promotion is concerned, if we are defeated, which I think will happen, excuses will be broadcast, but as we all know excuses are like arseholes, we've all got one and they all smell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Another striker signed finally, Joe Hardy on loan from Accrington Stanley. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiG Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Just give us the title already. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 He played for Brentford's B team for a few years - Brentford stopped their youth teams and instead put together a B squad and played regular games against lower league clubs or Premiership reserve teams. He, apparently, scored 40 goals in 80 of these games and was signed by Liverpool on teh back of it. Sadly he couldn't dislodge Mo Salah from the ANfield starting lineup so signed for Accrington Stanley and now us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) Here's Brentford coach ex-Hearts and Airdrie ace Neil McFarlane on him when he left to sign for Liverpool. Quote "Joe has been here for a number of years and last year he had a pretty fruitful season in terms of being the top goal scorer and playing a number of games. "He's perhaps come to the end of his time with the club in terms of the strategy, and to go to a club the size of Liverpool can only be good for him. The club are flying at the moment, they're European champions, and potential Premier League winners, so being in and around that environment can only be good for Joe. He's certainly going from an environment here that has prepared him properly. "We've said it in recent months, that not all of our players will go on to play for Brentford's first team, but what we want to do is give them a career and this is a step forward in Joe's career and his mind to go to Liverpool and compete with the under-23 group and see where it takes him." As is tradition for a new signing, here is a Youtube highlight video Edited January 27, 2022 by ICTChris 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 He's got a verified Twitter account, so he must be an utter #baller. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Malkmus Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 This signing has given me a Joe Hardy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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micaley68 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Welcome Joe, assuming you actually manage to make it onto the pitch for us at all I hope that you are able to deal with all of the "passes" that are going to be fucking shelled at you from 60+ yards? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Belt Caley Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Looking forward to seeing Joe get 5 minute cameos after watching Manny Duku stumble around like a headless chicken for 85 mins 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 16 minutes ago, Central Belt Caley said: Looking forward to seeing Joe get 5 minute cameos after watching Manny Duku stumble around like a headless chicken for 85 mins This is exactly what will happen. Dodds is one of these managers who will always play the players he's signed over youngsters who have been at the club for years or loanees who belong to another club. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyCromarty Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 This loan signing looks more like what we need. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland Capital Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 A loan signing who's 23 and never made a first team appearance? Don't get too excited folks! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 11 minutes ago, Highland Capital said: A loan signing who's 23 and never made a first team appearance? Don't get too excited folks! He's obviously better than Duku. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyCromarty Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Highland Capital said: A loan signing who's 23 and never made a first team appearance? Don't get too excited folks! We live in hope. Story goes that a guy was jogging past the stadium the other morning, Dodds was getting out of his car and said to the guy, 'You look fit, can you kick a ball'.................................................................................. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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