Roxanne's man Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Robbo63 said: Cant see any of those 2 being anywhere near Somerset next season Here's hoping 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Problemo Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 13 minutes ago, Robbo63 said: Not buying season tickets ultimately results in less numbers and quality of signings , how many people would buy if the club came out and said all we want to do next season is stay in league ,every club will be saying our aims are to be in play offs , Yup - new season, new start. We’ve not been able to go to the football in well over a year so no idea why people wouldn’t want to attend after complaining about not being able to go for ages! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hursty Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Trogdor said: I have to say, I've never been so keen to see who is being punted. This is an abject squad of chicken hearted wimps posing as ballers that needs emptied pronto. It will be interesting to see what next season's target is. A season of dicing with relegation will certainly dampen expectations somewhat. As others have said, I'd take a comfy mid table finish (never in fear of the drop) with an outside chance of promotion play offs 5/6th for me. I just want to get back to the games in the flesh both home and away. On the other hand there are plenty of examples where a couple of the right key signings have come in to a team and totally transformed the rest of them. For example if we found the absolute perfect experienced winner at centre half would that be enough to drag the likes of Baird up a level? There's every chance it would. Edited May 7, 2021 by Hursty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 12 minutes ago, Robbo63 said: Not buying season tickets ultimately results in less numbers and quality of signings , how many people would buy if the club came out and said all we want to do next season is stay in league ,every club will be saying our aims are to be in play offs , There's probably a hardcore of 600 - 700 guys like myself and my mates who buy a ST as a matter of course. It's not about glory for us it's more just a lifestyle choice and a given that we put ourselves through the emotional wringer every Saturday and despite the many disappointments we always come back for more. For me, that's what supporting Ayr is all about, the down times are bad and they're often, however it just makes us savour and enjoy the good times so much more. In the bigger picture we're actually in one of our best positions in the 40 years that I've followed Ayr, so if we can put up with the Ronnie Yule's and Brian Bilsland's (who i actually liked) and era's of the 2 Rabs and Mark Shanks and Simon "the hat" Stainrod, then by Christ putting up with this era's side should be a walk in the park and seen as a blessing rather than anything to be depressed about. Over and above that we're moving forward off the park, the Hub is a big step forward, Somerset is having some maintenance and hopefully there will be big improvements on the pitch situation, so all in all and I can't speak for anyone else, but I know that my mates and I can't wait to get the black and white scarf back on and get back to Somerset cheering us on irrespective of who's wearing the shirt but I suspect we're not alone....... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Hursty said: On the other hand there are plenty of examples where a couple of the right key signings have come in to a team and totally transformed the rest of them. For example if we found the absolute perfect experienced winner at centre half would that be enough to drag the likes of Baird up a level? There's every chance it would. Whilst that's true, I'm not convinced we're in that position. I'd wager we need 5/6 guys of that kind of ilk tbh. Which makes our summer transfers all the more crucial. I genuinely would only have 3/4 of this current squad as starters. As for Baird, I'm not convinced he will be any better with someone more experienced alongside him. In hindsight, he looks every bit a panic buy because Bell opted to leave. Edited May 7, 2021 by Trogdor 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeon Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 38 minutes ago, Robbo63 said: Not buying season tickets ultimately results in less numbers and quality of signings , how many people would buy if the club came out and said all we want to do next season is stay in league ,every club will be saying our aims are to be in play offs , 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestly united Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Targetting 4th should be the aim, as most seasons there isn't too much off a gap from 4th til 9th until the last month or so. This year with 2 games to go Queens could have finished 4th or 9th - granted we were a round of games light, but there's usually not much form 4th to say 7th. For me we need a leader / organiser at Ch and another leader in CM and a goal scorer up top. Get the right players for those 3 and the rest falls into place 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazka6 Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Ultimately we’re relatively spoiled in the realm of things to look forward to. So pleased the club have managed to stay in the champ for the arrival of the hub, would have taken the shine off if we’d been relegated. I won’t make it any time soon but the prospect of an actual afternoon at Somerset sounds amazeballs beers and banter at the social club plus Champ football, then we have the ins and outs to look forward to where anything’s still possible. Reasons to be cheerful. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Still waiting patiently to see the punted list! Really hope there will be news soon about fans being back at Somerset next season, just hope it isn’t an overly sanitising experience (pun not intended) . Also is the hub going to open all week or just on matchdays? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrunitedfw Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Just now, Thereisalight.. said: Still waiting patiently to see the punted list! Really hope there will be news soon about fans being back at Somerset next season, just hope it isn’t an overly sanitising experience (pun not intended) . Also is the hub going to open all week or just on matchdays? Am I right in thinking you are from Girvan? I was down there working at elections yesterday and the amount of people that came in sporting Ayr United face masks or Ayr United clobber was great to see. Didn’t think there were many Ayr fans down there. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, Thereisalight.. said: Really hope there will be news soon about fans being back at Somerset next season, The playoffs are being moved to allow fans in, so that's very encouraging already. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, ayrunitedfw said: Am I right in thinking you are from Girvan? I was down there working at elections yesterday and the amount of people that came in sporting Ayr United face masks or Ayr United clobber was great to see. Didn’t think there were many Ayr fans down there. Lucky bassa getting that coshy job! Aye I was at Girvan to vote, in my old school canteen. Think I saw one guy so I’ll guess it was you! When I was there I saw quite a few folk with Ayr U face masks but I didn’t have mine on. Girvan has always had loads of Ayr fans. Obviously way outnumbered by OF fans but there is a healthy number. In my street alone there is about 4 of us who regularly go to games 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 12 minutes ago, Iain said: The playoffs are being moved to allow fans in, so that's very encouraging already. It is. I haven’t read the article so don’t know if there’s caveats (negative test, proof of vaccine etc). But 500 fans is a great start. With it being outdoors there’s no reason we can’t have our normal amount of home fans next season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk89 Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, Thereisalight.. said: It is. I haven’t read the article so don’t know if there’s caveats (negative test, proof of vaccine etc). But 500 fans is a great start. With it being outdoors there’s no reason we can’t have our normal amount of home fans next season If all goes to plan we should be there or there about's come the start of the season for what we would need at Somerset. Just over half the adult population have now had their vaccine, I've got my second on Sunday as part of the people with asthma who get the flu jab group. The hope is every adult will have been offered a vaccine by the end of July. First game back at Somerset or away day it is going to be absolutely bouncing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hursty Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 12 minutes ago, Thereisalight.. said: It is. I haven’t read the article so don’t know if there’s caveats (negative test, proof of vaccine etc). But 500 fans is a great start. With it being outdoors there’s no reason we can’t have our normal amount of home fans next season Certainly seems promising 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HeathrowAUFC Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Absolutely tragic news. He was my boyhood hero. Henry tended to get most of the headlines but fook me, John could finish. A proper player. Thanks for the memories. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 13 minutes ago, pogo1910 said: He was a bit before my time, but a great player by all accounts. Terrible news for his family and 58 (iirc) is no age at all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrmad Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 15 minutes ago, pogo1910 said: Would never have pulled on an Ayr jersey if he had some pace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranaldo Bairn Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 A great striker. Saw him notch the last goal at Muirton Park with a typical cool finish. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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