Doctor Sanchez Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 (edited) I read the comments about Chick Young yesterday, and I must admit I raised an eyebrow. Listened to Saturdays show whilst I was grinding down the miles on the A1 heading South this morning and I must admit it was one of the better shows of recent months. Tony F was an excellent guest, he's always good value. Edited March 27, 2022 by Doctor Sanchez 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 11 hours ago, Doctor Sanchez said: I read the comments about Chick Young yesterday, and I must admit I raised an eyebrow. Listened to Saturdays show whilst I was grinding down the miles on the A1 heading South this morning and I must admit it was one of the better shows of recent months. Tony F was an excellent guest, he's always good value. I didn’t hear it on Saturday but I’ve heard Chick on it before and I think the show suits him. He’s better at that than his reporting/interviewing in my opinion. He can be quite a witty guy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Job Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 4 hours ago, Rugster said: I didn’t hear it on Saturday but I’ve heard Chick on it before and I think the show suits him. He’s better at that than his reporting/interviewing in my opinion. He can be quite a witty guy. I agree with that He has been pretty good on it this weekend 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennie makevin Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 32 minutes ago, Clown Job said: I agree with that He has been pretty good on it this weekend So that's agreed then ? Cowan fired with immediate effect and replaced by Chick Young ? And when Stuart's away no stand in, just Chick flying solo ? I think that might just do it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 First time in a while I really enjoyed the show today, Stuart, Chick & Tony Fitzpatrick were very good. Some good stories. Made a nice change from Cowan's reminiscing about seeing Fran & Anna back in 1982 at the Ayr Gaiety pish. That's a bit of a novelty show. I thought they were better known for their singing [emoji6] 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbitterandgrumpy Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Whilst stripping wallpaper and sanding paint, I had it on in the background. It was actually listenable without Cowan. I usually turn it off after the first buuut! (usually about 12.10) but it was Cowan-free this week and what a difference it made. Good guest, good stand in for Cowan and essentially flowing relaxed presentation. Might be a one-off, but I’ll give it another go next week. What? Cowan is back next week? Oh well, was nice while it lasted. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastFife_Hibee Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 So that's agreed then ? Cowan fired with immediate effect and replaced by Chick Young ? And when Stuart's away no stand in, just Chick flying solo ? I think that might just do it.Chick used to have his on show on radio Scotland for an hour on a Thursday night when he phoned people around the world talking about football and how much beer cost in that country. Was a good listen, so I think him as the new host of Off the Ball will work well!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 3 hours ago, Archie McSquackle said: That's a bit of a novelty show. I thought they were better known for their singing You have a poisoned mind, sir 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 I used to see them walking around when I went to Coatbridge in my school holidays. I think they'd long retired but they still dressed up in full tartan nonsense and ridiculous make-up just for going round the shops. Thankfully I never saw them go for a pish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 7 hours ago, Archie McSquackle said: I used to see them walking around when I went to Coatbridge in my school holidays. I think they'd long retired but they still dressed up in full tartan nonsense and ridiculous make-up just for going round the shops. Thankfully I never saw them go for a pish. They are both dead. Retired in 1996. My mum side of the family were friends, through my Grandad playing the banjo with there father back in the day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Bridge Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 When the general opinion is that Chick Young is better than you it's time to give up. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennie makevin Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Crawford Bridge said: When the general opinion is that Chick Young is better than you it's time to give up. Just let's hope Mr Cowan is paying attention and from now on just concentrates on writing humourless shite for the Daily Record. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Dave Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Sly digs at Lewis Fiorini due to being at Lincoln it seems? Is he not one of our better prospects at the level? Also the suggestion we should all step aside and let Ukraine through is an absolute nonsense. Fbpe twitter esque pish also enjoyed the shows this weekend but I quite like them with Cowan too. Easily pleased perhaps 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentGuerin Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Chic Young has actually always been alright in his own way. He has genuine enthusiasm for Scottish football, unlike some others, and he clearly absolutely loves watching Scotland. He's a good storyteller with a decent sense of humour. OTB is probably the perfect vehicle for him, really. As mentioned before, his old Thursday night programme was actually really good. The problem is that his actual job has led him to an unedifying level of sycophancy towards Rangers and anyone employed by them. I'd be all for him doing OTB regularly and I think he and Cosgrove would make a good show. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razamanaz Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 I always like Chic Young on the wireless, he's obviously enthusiastic about Scottish football, and enjoyed him on OTB - but, Stuart Cosgrove is murder. Tony Fitzpatrick was a great guest and Cosgrove turns every conversation on to the Perth Saints. Cowan and Young would be a better combination is my opinion -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennie makevin Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 26 minutes ago, razamanaz said: I always like Chic Young on the wireless, he's obviously enthusiastic about Scottish football, and enjoyed him on OTB - but, Stuart Cosgrove is murder. Tony Fitzpatrick was a great guest and Cosgrove turns every conversation on to the Perth Saints. Cowan and Young would be a better combination is my opinion No, nay, nyet, nada....that would have been like the Beatles keeping Pete Best and instead sacking John Lennon with Gerry Marsden being brought in as replacement. . -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razamanaz Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 5 minutes ago, kennie makevin said: No, nay, nyet, nada....that would have been like the Beatles keeping Pete Best and instead sacking John Lennon with Gerry Marsden being brought in as replacement. . Can we just get rid of Cosgrove and bring in Ringo then? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennie makevin Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 26 minutes ago, razamanaz said: Can we just get rid of Cosgrove and bring in Ringo then? Get rid of Cowan and they can have whoever they like....guaranteed upgrade !! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Ray Bradshaw and Steven Mill should get it if they want. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Sanchez Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Bradshaw is okay for the odd week to cover, but his constant enthusiasm grates me. He's like a puppy, jumping from one thing to the next... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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