ShineOnYouCrazyDiamonds Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 McInroy is no longer listed on the squad page on the website. Seems almost certain he won’t be returning. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr November Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 17 minutes ago, ShineOnYouCrazyDiamonds said: McInroy is no longer listed on the squad page on the website. Seems almost certain he won’t be returning. I suppose he’s technically away so hopefully that’s just things being tidied up while Quitongo was being removed. I’m not convinced McInroy will be coming back but if he does I expect it to be later in the window now. It’s probably not as bad given we play a narrow diamond formation but looking at our squad page now makes the squad seem very unbalanced. Two keepers, three centre backs (two of them are often injured), two right backs, seven central midfielders and six strikers (two are injured long-term and another is Patrick Pyott). Obviously the squad was built for a 3-5-2 and we’ve lost two wing-backs since then but even then, it’s quite an odd balance. Other than not having left back it’s probably ok for our current formation but we might have an issue if things stop working, though I suppose players like McCabe and Scott McGill have proven their versatility so far this season. It just makes bringing in the right players this month even more important. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond10 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Mr November said: I suppose he’s technically away so hopefully that’s just things being tidied up while Quitongo was being removed. I’m not convinced McInroy will be coming back but if he does I expect it to be later in the window now. It’s probably not as bad given we play a narrow diamond formation but looking at our squad page now makes the squad seem very unbalanced. Two keepers, three centre backs (two of them are often injured), two right backs, seven central midfielders and six strikers (two are injured long-term and another is Patrick Pyott). Obviously the squad was built for a 3-5-2 and we’ve lost two wing-backs since then but even then, it’s quite an odd balance. Other than not having left back it’s probably ok for our current formation but we might have an issue if things stop working, though I suppose players like McCabe and Scott McGill have proven their versatility so far this season. It just makes bringing in the right players this month even more important. Hoping you’re right about McInroy I fear the worst though had plenty of time to get the loan sorted and extended and for whatever reason it’s not been sorted and he’s no longer with us. Without an airdrie hat on I think it would be a mistake on McInroys part to opt to not stay. He’ll play every week and is doing well. Can put himself in the shop window for the summer and leave with everyone’s best wishes. Have faith in the management team to get it right though if that’s McInroy coming back or getting someone else in. Edited January 15, 2022 by Diamond10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds_Are_Forever Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 30 minutes ago, Diamond10 said: Hoping you’re right about McInroy I fear the worst though had plenty of time to get the loan sorted and extended and for whatever reason it’s not been sorted and he’s no longer with us. Without an airdrie hat on I think it would be a mistake on McInroys part to opt to not stay. He’ll play every week and is doing well. Can put himself in the shop window for the summer and leave with everyone’s best wishes. Have faith in the management team to get it right though if that’s McInroy coming back or getting someone else in. Still got lots of time our window doesn’t shut till the end of February got a lot of time to bring players to make our team stronger 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_H Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Good Riddance to Rico. I'm sure the feeling is mutual. Looking forward to 2-3 new signings (hopefully including McInroy) as surely that's the minimum to at least fill the bench. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenmavis Diamond Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 I worry that today's game could come to who has the stronger options on the bench. It'll certainly be a lot closer than the last game against them, so if its tight and we've heehaw on the bench who can come on and impact a game, it's worrying. Hopefully that'll be rectified over the coming weeks with some new additional but it doesn't bode well for today. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShineOnYouCrazyDiamonds Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Currie Watson Kerr Fordyce McGill McCabe Frizzell Easton Agnew Smith Allan I’d expect something like this today considering injuries and departures. That only leaves us Cantley, Walker, McDonald, Ritchie, and a still recovering Gallagher on the bench (and maybe Pyott too but not entirely sure of his situation). Ideally with departures and injuries considered we should be trying to bring in a centre back, left back, centre mid, and a striker. Although if we get the rest in we don’t necessarily need another centre mid as that would allow McGill to move back in there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Reed Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 12 hours ago, ShineOnYouCrazyDiamonds said: McInroy is no longer listed on the squad page on the website. Seems almost certain he won’t be returning. Aye. fans for life, players for 5mins, 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afc88 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 I really liked mcinroy but it doesn't seem he's to keen to join or he would have by now. We move on still enough quality in the team and hopefully with a few more additions in the coming weeks. I'd rather have quality over quantity and not rush into just getting guys in to make up the numbers like we have done in the past. Also I think teams are reluctant to let as many players out on loan due to covid issues incase there needed for cover etc 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny_m Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 29 minutes ago, ShineOnYouCrazyDiamonds said: Currie Watson Kerr Fordyce McGill McCabe Frizzell Easton Agnew Smith Allan I’d expect something like this today considering injuries and departures. That only leaves us Cantley, Walker, McDonald, Ritchie, and a still recovering Gallagher on the bench (and maybe Pyott too but not entirely sure of his situation). Ideally with departures and injuries considered we should be trying to bring in a centre back, left back, centre mid, and a striker. Although if we get the rest in we don’t necessarily need another centre mid as that would allow McGill to move back in there. Yes, down to the bare bones which is very disappointing given that we were well aware of the McInroy and Quitongo situations. I'm sure the club have been trying but nonetheless we've been caught with our pants down which could prove costly. Lets hope our big players can produce a big performance as a win today would be our best result this season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passionate Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 8 minutes ago, Kenny_m said: Yes, down to the bare bones which is very disappointing given that we were well aware of the McInroy and Quitongo situations. I'm sure the club have been trying but nonetheless we've been caught with our pants down which could prove costly. Lets hope our big players can produce a big performance as a win today would be our best result this season. Is it complacency or a lack of ruthlessness which we are also guilty of on the park ... We are 3 bodies down in an already threadbare squad.... Massive chance today to close the gap on one of the leaders of it goes pete tong, Questions will have to be asked acquire rightly so.... In saying that we have a good starting 11 and have game winners in the side.. Pressures on time to deliver..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondman Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 (edited) Today will be a test. If we prevail, then we celebrate. No surprise we are being financially outgunned. Even in the current league, we are likely 5th or 6th wealthiest. Money is not everything of course, but in the short term it talks. Edited January 15, 2022 by diamondman 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Reed Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 8 minutes ago, diamondman said: Today will be a test. If we prevail, then we celebrate. No surprise we are being financially outgunned. Even in the current league, we are likely 5th or 6th wealthiest. Money is not everything of course, but in the short term it talks. Afraid money is everything in today's football, unless of course you have Dick Campbell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mybitchunderprotest Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Nice to see Gabby McGill out today talking to some young fans. No crutches or knee brace required so maybe we'll get him back in the match day squad for the promotion winning party day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondman Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Negative perhaps, but I would take a 0-0 here. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondman Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 An escape there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondman Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 That will do nicely, squire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny_m Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Fantastic result given our current resources. As they say onwards and upwards! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conflict Free Diamond Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Another of the type of game we wouldn’t have seen out in the last few years. Played some nice stuff in the first half and did enough at the end. The games just keep getting bigger now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys McCabe Hype Train Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Typical Airdrie: good goals - the second goal was just glorious to watch & terrible defending from set plays. Nervy finish but always good to get one over on them. Thistle will be a real acid test for this group, admittedly still light in a few positions, but the magic of Easton & intelligence of Frizzell could make it a really good game next week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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