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Embarrising all round. Naming another team in that manner comes across as bitter. Hillarious stuff.

Also saying they need to raise an additional 600k which will only provide a 400k shortfall must be worrying. It seems their share scheme hasnt worked out too well. I was asking a few questions on it on PnB a couple of months back along with some other posters and the reaction to some simple questions were defensive to put it mildly. These were replies from people in and around the club from what I could gather. Its hardly going to encourage fans on the fence to put their money in.

Is "money grab" really the right description if you have a choice? Genuine question as I dont understand the logic of calling it that?

I seen on twitter theres been an issue with Joma around wait times for kit (4 months) so we picked a generic kit stuck a badge on it and brought out before xmas to see if it will encourage some sales too and make sure we arnt short. The post also said we are binning Joma at the end of the season. Dunno if thats true or not, its a random name.I dont recognise. But it's believable. 

2 minutes ago, Superally said:

Loving watching many of the clips, some poor guy fell and got trampled by about 20 guys running down the stair when we scored. I hope he was OK, albeit I suspect he felt no pain 🤣

A guy I know came into the pub last night with a gash on his eye. Fell on the stair during the goal apaz and trampled in the surge. If its the same guy he was in good form and loving life in the creepy with allot of rolling of the eyes from his burd🤣

Theres allot going on here. No marking and a header abour 3 foot off the ground 4 yards out

Morning guys😍😍😍

9 minutes ago, Digs said:

Anyone else absolutely F******g buzzing for tomorrow? 🏴‍☠️🏁⚽🍻

Nope. Maybe once I hit the white gates for a beer I will feel better but I dont really feel up or down

Just seen that. Sad news :-(

See the former players association is having a night at eep. Been to one before and it was decent, will head to this if I get a ticket

Falkirk arnt doing too bad

Plenty seats left in the norrie

Since the NW is sold out does anyone have an idea how many we have sold in total? 

Getting the NE open would be great but I assume with other sections of the ground probably no where near full theres no point in adding on additional costs by opening it

8 hours ago, kelty_par said:

If games in london can be played at the weekend I’m sure pars Falkirk about 500 miles away will be fine to go ahead

Only passing on info I was told from a police officer. I have no idea what the logistics of the whole thing is.

4 hours ago, GG Riva said:

Ain't gonna happen - rather transparent. 😃

Being pragmatic.

If its a silence or clap it will be ruined

If GSTQ/K is played it will be roundly booed

Have it early so folk can join if they want while the rest wont be there

2 hours ago, GG Riva said:

The Queen's body will be down in London. Why should that impact on police numbers up here? Presumably, the police chief has known about this game for several months and will have allocated an agreed number of officers based on the estimated attendance? Perhaps some who might expect to be off this weekend have been advised they'll be required to work?

Some police from up here might be sent down apparrently

Have the minutes silence at 2pm if folk are desperate to take part they can turn up early. 

Too devisive to have one imo so just don't bother. Games have been cancelled thats enough

I think we are in a **** ton of trouble tbh

Fair enough with the honest statement

4 minutes ago, Deutsch Par said:

I was wondering what was happening with this tbh.  I remember writing some of the player profiles for players in the 90s when I was in the Heritage Trust 6-7 years ago.  I actually thought it had been ditched.

So you did.😂😂 Better late than never.

Any of your player profiles in the link?

Have a test/ play about with it. You should be able to click on links to newpaper articles, the programme, individual players(where we hope all will have a profile at some stage) etc.

The guys doing this have spent a considerable amout of their own time on this in libaries scanning articles, programmes, writting player profiles and tagging pictures. so its great to see a trial up and running.

Edit- Also to say they are looking for more volunteers to contribute so if you would like to do any of the things above or have website/database skills get in touch

DAHT is delighted to announce the launch of our new historic records database. Trialling with 1999/2000 we hope in time to complete the database with every season the club has competed in. This will only be possible with your feedback and assistance. If you can help please message the page. 

More information 👇
https://dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=Heritage_Trust_data-base_goes_live&ID=13939

12 hours ago, Piracy said:

Introduction, David Cook said they'd be 3 such supporters events this season. Mentioned a few positives, including season ticket sales, new sponsors coming onboard, and pointed out the great working relationship he has with James McPake. Chuffed with the start to the season. Concerns (along with the rest of society) about the challenging backdrop in relation to increasing costs due to the present energy situation. But positive about managing it. He stated we just need to keep working hard.

James McPake stressed his disappointment about the exit from the league cup (Premier Sports Cup) from a footballing perspective. However it's been the only disappointment so far footballing wise as we've had a good start to the league campaign. He did stress we were poor against Kelty last week and said we need to be more ruthless in games. Not being ruthless enough maybe a hangover from last season for some players.

Kyle Benedictus spoke about the positive start to the season and he said he is enjoying being at the club. There's a good squad spirit, good mix and balance of ability among the players.

Cook was asked about what he seen as the biggest shortcomings since coming to the club, also the biggest opportunities. He replied poor recruitment had been a big issue, this was a fact and they were determined to change this. They're working on improving process off field. Praised the previous board members for saving the club, but it was understandable they'd be fatigued after 10 years of hard work and they had acknowledged new investment and people were required to take the club forward. He sees real potential for growth and the resulting revenue will allow them to develop a lot of their plans. They have identified 13 initiatives so far, some are quick hits and some are longer term incremental growths. Not going to be easy to manage.

Next question for David Cook was are we still paying for former managers. Not willing to say one way or the other (probably legal implications), but either way it wasn't affecting the club in any way.

Then some question about going from 1 man up front to 3 strikers this season. Don't expect me to wax lyrical with detail here, tactics bore me rigid. However McPake did say we're not scoring enough goals even though we're creating chances so he's not too worried just now and won't crucify them but will keep working with the players to rectify it. Players are showing disappointment during the match and post match when not scoring more from the opportunities created. Again, he'll work with the players on their composure and build their confidence and he believes the goals will come.

Question asked to McPake was, did he have an ideal number regarding a squad number. He said during training sessions, 20 players and 2 keeper. Acknowledged we need to strengthen the squad. Next question, do we need wingers? McPake said he likes to play fullbacks high up the pitch, and believes that a formation is a formation and as long as we're creating chances he's happy. So doesn't see the need to play with out and out wingers all the time. Teams do and will come in to EEP and set out to frustrate up by sitting in. We have to counter that by breaking them down, he expects all his players to be flexible during games.

Regarding the training facility/academy, are we any further forward with it's development. Cook answered they're expecting final costings back for the building works then they'll create a timeline with priorities. Final planning submission for the floodlit 3G pitch expected to be processed in 2 to 3 weeks. I think it was also said that Grieg Shields has had the academy playing on the grass down there, but I can't substantiate that (was on ma phone). Shields feeling the benefit of not playing all over Fife with the laddies. Confirmation that we're not using Alloa's ground for training this season.

McPake spoke about being extremely impressed with East End and it's facilities, factor in him coming here. Said it was a better set-up than Dundee. Kyle Benedictus also said it was better than Dundee, and also Raith Rovers (guid c*nt). McPake spoke about the players hanging about after training and Benefictus agreed with that and went on to speak about a good team spirit, a closeness in the dressing room. He'd also like to see continued backing from the fans as well. McPake said that big noise from the crowd at home games was important and he said it was intimidating to opposition players.  He mentioned that they play music in the dressing room deliberately at high volume post match to pis$ off the opposition. They set out to annoy them, he wants opposition players to dread playing here. Again back to being too nice and welcoming to rival clubs. I personally dig this kind of patter.

McPake asked about Joe Chalmers performances and being picked on by a section of our support. He responded by saying he had never worked with Chalmers but was aware of him as a player. He backed Chalmers recent performances, his positive presence in the dressing room, his encouragement of the younger players, his high commitment on the training pitch. He also stressed he pays no attention to forums, so wasn't aware of fans opinions on the likes of Chalmers.

Cook answered a question about the clubs goals. He started by saying we need to stop a losing mentality and develop a winning mentality. Continual planning and developing strategy, backed by ambition to get out of this league. But we're in this league because we deserve to be, we need to all work hard to get out of it. Wants to be a club that is renowned for punching above their weight. McPake said he has players like Kyle Benedictus who know what it takes to get promoted, we need players with the right mentality. 

Cook answered the next question about how many season tickets we've sold and how do we count match day attendances. He said we've sold approximately 2,500 and that on match days we count those season tickets plus match day tickets sold, referred to this as a 'declared attendance''. The actual crowd is about 10 to 30% lower given those seats not filled by season tickets holders.

McPake spoke about the positives of having local youngsters in the team. It's an important factor in growing a bond in a community club. Benedictus said Chris Hamilton is often heard developing a song for himself he hopes will be chanted on the terraces 🙂. He loves the Pars apparently. McPake said several premiership and championship clubs were after his signature but he wanted to come and further his career here, that's great news to me.

Cook was asked about the new name KDM EEP. He spoke about revenue etc, like you'd have expected. However he said Ian Jones from KDM insisted that EEP wouldn't be dropped and if it had been suggested, he'd have walked away.

On the dodgy auld PA system, apparently £60k to replace, so that would be better spent on the playing side. However, when we're better off financially it'll get replaced.

Last point is I asked if there was any signings incoming and were there any specific reasons for the lack of signings, inviting both Cook and McPake to answer. Cook said that they've committed to backing every request made by McPake for potential signings. He stressed that they're not just going out to get players that make up numbers, been too much of that in the last couple of seasons. They're looking for specific players with the right attributes and mindsets. McPake said he takes more of the blame here than the board for the lack of signings, maybe being too specific and he confirmed the board are backing him. They've been relentlessly trailing a player and have made an offer, which the player still has on the table. They were sitting waiting on the call last Friday, but just couldn't get it over the line as the player just didn't say yes. They're sure that we will see players coming in before they can't sign anyone.

Hope this gives a flavour of what was discussed. Apologies for it being a bit sketchy in bits.

Cheers for that. Good summary

1 hour ago, Digs said:

I like playing to a finish, but it's a sore one for smaller clubs who might rely on a good cup run with an away tie for a payday, are now less likely to get one. Also, ties could be over in the first half if a team gets a man sent off. It's easier to claw a game back to a draw from ten men than it is to win it or play 120 mins and stay in the game.

It was always going to come though after it being removed as it eases fixture congestion.

This. Said the same talking to my mates from work. I have good memories of us forcing replays against the old firm for example. It sort of felt like a win

Just now, Digs said:

And I agree with you. 

Then I think we are done here

3 minutes ago, Digs said:

I'd argue they are different types of sponsorship though. I'd guess if it was mooted, the YP's would be asking for funding for specific things like say, a hoodie or a hat to give all the kids, or money to pay for the bowling they take them to etc. 

You could argue that if you want. I just posted it up as an added stipulation from my list earlier thats what I would want with a young pars sponsorship

30 minutes ago, Digs said:

Would that not be the purpose of sponsoring them? I'd imagine that if that were to take place, it should be solely for funding the Young Pars. Much the same as a business buying a set of kits for a kids team?

I dont know really, history has told us in the past money can go in all manner of places it really shouldnt be.

You could argue that if the kingdom suite is sponsored the cash should be ringfenced for doing it up? Would the academy sponsorship be ringfenced for the training ground?