ryanayr1987 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 7 minutes ago, Jan Vojáček said: Good luck to Jim. That's a role that will suit him. He's an excellent coach of defenders and has a wealth of knowledge. Nick McAllister will benefit a lot from continuing to work with him and I reckon he might even be able to coach Sean McGinty into being a passable Championship centre-half. Hopkin's recruitment and Duffy's recruitment as a combo will be incredible to watch. Hahahaha never going to happen Spoiler I am hoping I eat my words here 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanayr1987 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 It’s not just Jim Duffy it’s two coaches, we now have what we needed last year with Kerr. I really felt that had he got this help he might have still been in the job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 minute ago, ryanayr1987 said: It’s not just Jim Duffy it’s two coaches, we now have what we needed last year with Kerr. I really felt that had he got this help he might have still been in the job John Joyce, John Joyce has been assistant manager at Clyde and Annan. He had a highly successful development role at Dumbarton and has been Community coaching with Rangers. John is someone that we know really well and he has a fantastic knowledge of the lower leagues in Scotland. He has a background in the welfare of players and working with mental health and these days that kind of thing is crucial. He has been an assistant manager for many years and is a top coach. We are delighted to have them both on board." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Jaffo Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 Back room team is looking pretty sizeable now with Hopkin, Timmins, Duffy, Joyce and Stillie although if we’re planning on putting a proper infrastructure in place this is perhaps what’s needed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eez-eh Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 I think that’s a great appointment. A very strong looking coaching team and night and day from last season. The recruitment still terrifies me slightly of course. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) Actually quite pleased about that tbf. Never thought I'd say that of bringing Duffy in. It's good to have a proper staff of coaches. We've been running thin on the ground there for too long! Edited June 3, 2021 by Trogdor 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxanne's man Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Duffy could surely recommend a few signings? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superhursty7 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Not against it just see Duffy more as a manager than a coach, but if this gives Hopkin the chance to do the arm round a shoulder thing and players run through a brick wall for him, whilst others do the hard work on the training field a bit like it was with McCall I'm all for it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 11 minutes ago, ryanayr1987 said: Hahahaha never going to happen Reveal hidden contents I am hoping I eat my words here I saw what he did with Ryan McGeever and Morgyn Neill. The guy is a genius when it comes to working with defenders. If anybody can get McGinty working then it's Duffy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo90 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Just now, Roxanne's man said: Duffy could surely recommend a few signings? Don't count on it, that is his main failing as a manager. No doubt he can make a team hard to beat though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Jan Vojáček said: I saw what he did with Ryan McGeever and Morgyn Neill. The guy is a genius when it comes to working with defenders. If anybody can get McGinty working then it's Duffy. He was a bloody good one himself back in the day, the fact he's now 62 makes me feel rather old sadly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauntless Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Wonder if he tipped Nick McAlister ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsimButtHitsASix Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jan Vojáček said: I saw what he did with Ryan McGeever and Morgyn Neill. The guy is a genius when it comes to working with defenders. If anybody can get McGinty working then it's Duffy. Was thinking the same. He turnt Lamie into a top 6 centre back from a League Two full back. He might, just might, turn McGinty into a footballer of some description. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 At this rate, Duffy will turn Baird into Vidic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk89 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 What are the chances of us signing Andy Ritchie for commentary? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Jaffo Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 What are the chances of us signing Andy Ritchie for commentary? Gerry to replace Calum as head of AU Media and VT has just been in putting his name down for an Ayr season ticket. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazka6 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Happy with that, was that our Thursday ‘imminent’ or is there more to come? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsimButtHitsASix Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, Hawk89 said: What are the chances of us signing Andy Ritchie for commentary? Sad to see him go. Hope he does well down the coast 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk89 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Just now, AsimButtHitsASix said: Sad to see him go. Hope he does well down the coast Big hands, should do well in goals. See he's already got his own gloves. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochwood Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Happy with the Duffy appointment great experience at all levels, could be a master stroke by Smith and spreads the net wider for players from lower leagues. Don’t know anything about the guy Joyce so time will tell how useful he will be , surely be helpful that he was a community coach with Gers so links to some youngsters. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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