Redcar 533 Report post Posted April 29, 2018 Sat in pub. Finished my paper. Might as well start this. We will (probably) lose 3 top performers from a crap season. Notman has retired, (presumably before his knees cave in). Rumours of him going to Edinburgh as coach will be interesting as he tries to polish Pat Scullion. Mcrorie surely won't be back and although the gaffer will try and get Hamilton back again from Livi, surely that is unlikely. The positive news is of the emergence of a young but very promising defence. Brennan looks much more confident in goal, and a back 5 of Cook, Fleming, Wilson, Todd, and Orru is something to hang on to. Todd and Orru in particular have leaped forward this season. Maybe the addition of a tad more experience, and the defence is kinda sorted. Midfield and attack are big problems. O'Kane, Willis, Phillips and Lavery need some quality around them. Even with Notty it is seriously iffy and creates shag all. Up front, if Hamilton goes and Ouzy See doesn't make a miraculous recovery, we need a whole new strike force. Despite another feeble season, there is some promise in our youngsters they just need a bit of experience and on-the-ball quality around them. The only ones I would be happy to say goodbye to are Stewart, Murrell, Thomson and Fairbairn. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redcar 533 Report post Posted May 8, 2018 Any rumours of signings/targets, players released? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DutchBorderer 907 Report post Posted May 8, 2018 Quiet off-season, really nothing much to report. The result of Cowden - Cove might set some things in motion, but I've faith in Horn to assemble a squad that can match this season's result (and I would be very satisfied with 8th place in 18/19). I do have a wishlist though, which has just a single item on it; give Lavery a contract for life. Absolute ledge. Also looking forward to seeing some new kitty released by the club and Football Nation. I nagged for a nice green away top last year, would be brilliant to see it happen this year. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berwick-the-unbeatable 1,161 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 11 hours ago, DutchBorderer said: Quiet off-season, really nothing much to report. The result of Cowden - Cove might set some things in motion, but I've faith in Horn to assemble a squad that can match this season's result (I would be very satisfied with 8th place in 18/19). I do have a wishlist though, which has just a single item on it; give Lavery a contract for life. Absolute ledge. Also looking forward to seeing some new kitty released by the club and Football Nation. I nagged for a nice green away top last year, would be brilliant to see it happen this year. This post sums up everything that is wrong with our club 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DutchBorderer 907 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 13 minutes ago, berwick-the-unbeatable said: This post sums up everything that is wrong with our club Luv u too bby xoxo. Even if you might not agree with me we're still on the same side. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dougster 375 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 1 hour ago, berwick-the-unbeatable said: This post sums up everything that is wrong with our club So negative, , the lad is entitled to say what he wants, as are you, now go find a happy space somewhere, you're becoming a right grump 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berwick-the-unbeatable 1,161 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 6 minutes ago, dougster said: So negative, , the lad is entitled to say what he wants, as are you, now go find a happy space somewhere, you're becoming a right grump Maybe so. I'd describe being 'very satisifed' with 8th as pretty negative, too. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toto1504 25 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 Wasn't that long ago when we'd only be "very satisfied "with finishing in the play offs as a minimum.As Btu says it sums up everything about us at the moment. Onwards and upwards...Hopefully. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DutchBorderer 907 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 1 hour ago, berwick-the-unbeatable said: Maybe so. I'd describe being 'very satisifed' with 8th as pretty negative, too. Wih the trapdoor in place, do you honestly think we would return at the first time of asking if we drop out of the league? There's no way, which makes me very thankful for 8th. There's much work to be done off the pitch, and before the club is in a better place, anything but last place works for me. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue-Toon 154 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 You might get more away fans visiting next season to stock up on cheap booze. Every little helps. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason King 1,428 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 The Berwick Booze Cruise, has a nice wee ring to it - maybe the Rangers can make a bit of money here by transporting cheap booze over the border and selling it on outside the grounds. The Clyde players would lap it up for one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redcar 533 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 18 hours ago, DutchBorderer said: I would be very satisfied with 8th place in 18/19. Dutch auto-correct bizarrely turning "absolutely fecking raging" into "very satisfied" Surprised that we still haven't heard who is to be released. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berwick-the-unbeatable 1,161 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 Wih the trapdoor in place, do you honestly think we would return at the first time of asking if we drop out of the league? There's no way, which makes me very thankful for 8th. There's much work to be done off the pitch, and before the club is in a better place, anything but last place works for me. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DutchBorderer 907 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Redcar said: Dutch auto-correct bizarrely turning "absolutely fecking raging" into "very satisfied" Surprised that we still haven't heard who is to be released. We'll see, I'm simply expecting another shite season. Once news of retained and freshly-brought in players starts to trickle in I might see more reason to be optimistic. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redcar 533 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 Just announced. The obvious departures of loanees Mcrorie, Hamilton and Petkov, plus the retirees of Notman and Fairbairn. 3 others going are Tommo, Mackinlay and Simpson. I guess that means others will be already on contract or will be offered terms. We have the basis of a good young squad, but there needs to be some genuine quality in new signings. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redcar 533 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 49 minutes ago, DutchBorderer said: We'll see, I'm simply expecting another shite season. Once news of retained and freshly-brought in players starts to trickle in I might see more reason to be optimistic. Fair enough. Another 8th though will mean further failure. Not sure my liver would cope. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marty_j 295 Report post Posted May 10, 2018 If club are not aiming for play offs everyone might as well give up. I think Robbie will get us there next season 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clyde01 1,635 Report post Posted May 10, 2018 If club are not aiming for play offs everyone might as well give up. I think Robbie will get us there next season Which playoff? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big al 741 Report post Posted May 10, 2018 To the person above who said you would be happy right now with 8th next season, deary me. It’s a league of so little quality, at least aim a bit higher ffs. Anyway you are signing or have signed the big strong centre mid from LTHV. He’s regarded as 1 of if not their best player. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marty_j 295 Report post Posted May 10, 2018 Which playoff? Well quite 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
