Rossmcno1

Yup I was there too at the game. Watched the full 90 minutes plus added time. Completely disagree with you. Certainly not his best game for Scotland, but to write him off as dramatically as you have done is too far. He had a direct involvement in the goal and set up two other great chances. Thoughts of many at the game was that on two occasions he wasn’t helped by team mates playing the ball behind him when a more structured pass with pace would have been perfect for him to run on to and get a shot away. Additionally when he was taken off, many were bemoaning that Dykes should have been taken off instead. Must say when Adams came on I thought he was awful too. Finally, whether it’s your view or not, fact remains that plenty do read the BBC for updates and information, and many more will see that than your wee angry rant 😉

From the BBC match report:- “What did we learn? Scotland had scored once in four games without a victory before defeating Moldova and goals remain the Achilles heel for Clarke's side. However, they have given themselves a fighting chance of finishing runners-up behind a Denmark side who now appear out of sight, five points clear at the top. Patterson shook off early nerves to give Clarke food for thought at right-back even once Stephen O'Donnell is fully fit, while Nisbet proved himself at this level with his part in the goal. Dykes at times was anonymous, but with four goals in his last five games for club and country, the Queens Park Rangers striker is the match winner Scotland might need in Austria.” Would seem to be at odds with your assessment.

Then why say it?

Why?

Because the players have shat them all? 😉

Lol This is where I worry he has one of his St Mirren seasons and bangs in 25 goals. then I remember he’s playing for Morton and has had two good seasons in ten.

Just another wee insight that things aren’t right? How much of this is on behalf of the investors and how much is someone being a bit cunty in the background?

Thanks Berry I can’t help but look at the crowd for yesterday, the performances and results over the last 4 games, and then look to St Mirren with Stubbs and think we need to make a swift decision. I agree with you though our existing board have been slow to react where necessary when it comes to poor managerial performances in the past. Let’s hope for some German efficiency.

By the way, just out of curiosity and absolutely not to be digging at anyone, but is anybody on here advocating that he should stay?

shall I continue for you and Let you take a breath? 😉 7. A complete inability to sign a central midfielder. 8. Making Dom Thomas captain, playing him central midfield, then dropping him and stripping him of the armband. 9. Playing Paul Allan who was doing just fine, then dropping him out the team completely for Dorrans and Cole (or Pybus). there a few more, who’s next 😂 if I didn’t laugh I’d greet at how embarrassing our team has been.

I wonder if Jones was picked purely to manage out Zanatta. Two of them will have known each other from Hearts so that could make sense. A good manager will get the balance right between form, opposition, conditions and pick the team accordingly. I don’t subscribe to the play same 11 if it’s working theory on every occasion.

Nisbet to Celtic with Griffiths to Hibs as part of the deal has re-emerged in the media. Wonder how that would work for the sell on clause?

If there was no power in the stands then that would explain the wifi being down. i think their system (despite the directors assertions) isn’t built for the capacity of their new lights. Let’s face it, that’s the only change at the ground over the last few years, and suddenly there’s a terrible power failure at their first evening game. Doesn’t take a bright spark (sorry!) to work out the root cause…

And that. 😂 (great minds 😂)

Exactly, I agree. Just out and say it, in the right channels, or don’t. But I appreciate stuff ain’t as black and white (pardon the pun) as that sometimes.

It’s not though to me. I didn’t think it was the manager - surely not as hes just in the door. It came across much more ingrained and long term than that. If going to say something on social media that you know is going to garner interest, why not just call it out completely?

Hmmm probably more a “must not lose” at this stage. Which makes the Arbroath one a week later an absolute must win.

Ach that’s good. Really like Lewis as a player and we’ve still not seen the best of him with these injuries. Hopefully he’s on the mend and back soon.

Agreed! Be good to have this site busier and stronger.

Glad it’s out there re Leon now. Didn’t think my pal would take me for a dafty like that. He looks a big built lad if not the tallest. I hope Lewis Martin is ok though would hate for this to be as a result of a set back for him.

I was a bit surprised too. Unless Peter Grant is doubling down on the 3 at the back and is looking to do a 2 players for every position thing. If so id expect another striker on board too

Heard from a friend who grew up with him, that Leon Jones has signed for us and will be announced imminently. 22 year old centre back, eligible for the Chinese national team. Sounds like he sees the Pars as an ideal springboard for professional football and to pursue his international career. Good luck to him and welcome to the Pars. https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/former-hearts-youngster-aims-for-china-international-call-up-and-a-new-scottish-club-after-living-his-american-dream-3246998

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Think it’s only a matter of Time before the majority start to switch. I have - and my commitment is to post more often to keep this place lively so more folk who come can see more content.

Everytime I saw him play at first i thought, what a great wee player, but fans of Inverness and Rovers weren’t that impressed by him. Still think he’d be a tremendous acquisition providing he doesn’t come in all Billy big baws.