The Moonster Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 54 minutes ago, D'Jaffo said: Hoppyball meets Duffball. Y’all ain’t ready for this. That was my immediate thought. My eyes started bleeding at the thought of it. Thoughts are with you lads. 52 minutes ago, diegomarahenry said: Good experience and knowledge, good person to have about the place with good ideas, maybe good he’s not manager….. Probably had enough of being a manager and it’ll be an easy gig, good contacts and can maybe focus on other parts of what we need like looking at opposition or scouting. A good appointment in my opinion Sorry but I can't let this absolute myth that Duffy has good contacts within the game continue. The guy is clearly well liked but we saw absolutely no evidence of any of his contacts at Dumbarton. We were apparently operating a shoe string budget last season, which would be the perfect time for someone of Duffy's standing to call in a few favours, but we signed some of the worst shite you're ever likely to see wearing a Sons shirt. His contacts seem to stretch as far as Greenock and basically consists of signing up whoever Morton punt that summer. When we were crying out for a striker last year he couldn't even convince his own relative (Gary Oliver) to dig us out and instead begged Peterhead to have Layne back, who played 3 minutes of football and got injured. It was clear his player searching/scouting was lazy and rushed. Players always say great things about him so he must be good to work with but I wouldn't be expecting scores hidden gems to be unearthed, nor would I expect a loan player of any quality to arrive due to his contacts. If he's just there to coach it's a good appointment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Does anyone know when Burnley u23's are coming up ? I'll be honest, I'm expecting this link up to bear fruit and I'm also expecting the couple of players we get to be a cut above, it may not work out of course but on the other hand it could surpass all our expectations. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay21 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 20 minutes ago, bazka6 said: Happy with that, was that our Thursday ‘imminent’ or is there more to come? Not the announcement planned , that’s still being worked on , should be happening in near future ( not today ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diegomarahenry Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, The Moonster said: That was my immediate thought. My eyes started bleeding at the thought of it. Thoughts are with you lads. Sorry but I can't let this absolute myth that Duffy has good contacts within the game continue. The guy is clearly well liked but we saw absolutely no evidence of any of his contacts at Dumbarton. We were apparently operating a shoe string budget last season, which would be the perfect time for someone of Duffy's standing to call in a few favours, but we signed some of the worst shite you're ever likely to see wearing a Sons shirt. His contacts seem to stretch as far as Greenock and basically consists of signing up whoever Morton punt that summer. When we were crying out for a striker last year he couldn't even convince his own relative (Gary Oliver) to dig us out and instead begged Peterhead to have Layne back, who played 3 minutes of football and got injured. It was clear his player searching/scouting was lazy and rushed. Players always say great things about him so he must be good to work with but I wouldn't be expecting scores hidden gems to be unearthed, nor would I expect a loan player of any quality to arrive due to his contacts. If he's just there to coach it's a good appointment. Football is completely insular, part of our problem last year was signing quality players that just couldn’t be arsed. this is a slight problem when you sign one, more of a problem when you sign half a dozen. A call to someone that has worked with them for a bit of background can go a long way. McCall had it with McInnes at Aberdeen, where we were able to pick up players that were hungry to succeed in the game but had to take a step back to move forward. Kerr had it with McCardle and the youth set-up identifying Reading. it’s not just about having contacts to get loans in, you can scout a player all you want but they might be a lazy Arsehole and you won’t find out until the ink is dry on the contract 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 minute ago, diegomarahenry said: Football is completely insular, part of our problem last year was signing quality players that just couldn’t be arsed. this is a slight problem when you sign one, more of a problem when you sign half a dozen. A call to someone that has worked with them for a bit of background can go a long way. McCall had it with McInnes at Aberdeen, where we were able to pick up players that were hungry to succeed in the game but had to take a step back to move forward. Kerr had it with McCardle and the youth set-up identifying Reading. it’s not just about having contacts to get loans in, you can scout a player all you want but they might be a lazy Arsehole and you won’t find out until the ink is dry on the contract A fair point but the amount of shite we've signed in his time with us would suggest he doesn't bother his arse to get background on some players or he does and the guy advising him has a dog for seeing things. I just don't think Duffy is a good judge of player, nor is he a good negotiator, but I doubt he'll be doing that with you. Keep him coaching players on the field and it will work out fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Jaffo Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 I doubt Duffy will be signing players unless he’s just recommending guys he’s worked with before and they did well. From the sounds of it John Joyce could have a big say in recruitment given his knowledge of the lower leagues. I think both are good additions. Better than having a PE teacher anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 33 minutes ago, The Moonster said: His contacts seem to stretch as far as Greenock and basically consists of signing up whoever Morton punt that summer. Ah, exactly what Ayr United have been crying out for. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 56 minutes ago, AsimButtHitsASix said: Sad to see him go. Hope he does well down the coast 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Superhursy7 said: Not sure what to make of this That's our next manager, that's all there is to make of it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colkitto Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Duffy is the insurance policy for when Hoppy makes a baws of it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Superhursy7 said: Not sure what to make of this I'm pleased with it. I only see it as a positive thing. Duffy has been a manager for years and is well respected. Can only see the good in him being here as a coach 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) Anyone "in the know" got any idea if we're playing friendlies before the cup games start? Or are the cup games the friendlies Edited June 3, 2021 by Thereisalight.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Colkitto said: Duffy is the insurance policy for when Hoppy makes a baws of it This is like having a fire extinguisher full of propane. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrunitedfw Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, Thereisalight.. said: Anyone "in the know" got any idea if we're playing friendlies before the cup games start? Or are the cup games the friendlies No we definitely have friendlies. Off the top of my head from what I’ve seen in AP. We have Stranraer away, TNS at Cumnock and Hearts somewhere. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Jaffo Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 No we definitely have friendlies. Off the top of my head from what I’ve seen in AP. We have Stranraer away, TNS at Cumnock and Hearts somewhere. We play Hearts in Largs I think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay21 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 21 minutes ago, Thereisalight.. said: Anyone "in the know" got any idea if we're playing friendlies before the cup games start? Or are the cup games the friendlies Think the Ayrshire Post mentioned about 3 friendlies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Good forward planning getting your next manager in early before Hopkin has had full chance to do his worst yet. Gives Duffy a chance to get to know the car crash of a squad Hopkin will have assembled before having to step in and try to fix it (likely with more Morton cast offs though.) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpInTheAyr Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 hour ago, itzdrk said: That's our next manager, that's all there is to make of it. For 3 or 4 games to save us from relegation. I can see it now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Boy ndaba , any good? Heard we've signed him from Ipswich. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpInTheAyr Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Can't help but have a great deal of apprehension about things so far. I mean, I'm willing to give them a chance but that wee voice in the back of my head. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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