Goggles & Flippers

Yes Ainsworth was probably the defining factor tonight and yes on his day he is a game winner however lets take off our top flight tinted glasses here, those days can be and proved to be around 1 in 6. He is the ultimate fair weather player. And that's the dilemma, it's a tad infuriating that someone of his ability has had application issues. Without them he becomes as respected and loved among the support as Louis. I fear he may look back as a 40 year old and wonder if he could have played at a higher level if he applied himself differently. 4 managers now has failed to make starting him automatic. If you look at his history before Motherwell, it was a host of loans, from memory I think 11 clubs before he came to us in his mid 20's. While McHugh has to be what our club is built around in the next few years, Ainsworth could be a welcome addition, however I think what the club and manager fear is that you end up with the 1 in 6 player opposed to lesser ability but more solid 4 in 6 which we kinda need. While I will look back on his time positively (and I wanted him never in C&A after a game at Dundee 18 months ago), I will also consider him one of the great "what if's". As for the keeper, that's two games now with basic mistakes (Jules goal and tonights). For a guy as big he seems rooted to his line and I counted two occasions where a more commanding presence would have saved a shaky 50p header from a defender. Let him go back to Everton and onto the market. There has to be other options.

Anyone not using their companion ticket? Work schedule changed so I'm at home now. Eternally grateful to the supplier, there's a pie in it for you.

Dummy thrown I guess

Nae "tic"

For the love of God, copy and past the article text, not just the link as it gives that rag more hits and it's a tad kinder to your peers on here.

A lumberjack or the grim reaper would be on my list

Just because I take exception to the vitriol and bullshit written on here or spouted in pubs about him, doesn't mean I'm close or connected. I do know him personally and see him as a human being would would bleed for the club, much of the ire or pain we're feeling is manifested by him. He also has a family who care about him and no doubt are probably warned to avoid on here for obvious reasons. Quite simply he doesn't deserve some of the lumping together all of the clubs woes as some would like to do. He has a specific remit and by all means question that if it is underperforming. I've read complaints of the business model, the appointment of the past 3 managers, recruitment policy, spending sprees, ownership and "players not up to it", "not good enough", etc. I've watched up go toe to toe with Celtic this season (3-4), Rangers at Ibrox twice so I know the squad is capable to compete against better teams in intimidating atmospheres. Yesterday I saw countless crosses and 8-10 corners not beat the first man or being an abject waste by the first shot on target (McDonald from 20 yards on the 32nd minute). By all means have a go at Robinson, he was lured into a false sense of hope by a first half at Ibrox where we ran rampant and has defaulted to the 3 at the back setup as a result. But individually and collectively there has been no cohesion or spirit from the players and they ultimately should be the target of criticism. Too many in the past few weeks are willing to blame the bigger sphere of MFC, however too few are holding the players to account collectively. As for you and your constant snide little poison, you are close to being a whiney little bitch, quick to point fingers and not really have any empathy to the context or circumstances surrounding an issue. However I don't go implying that you are any way connected to Donald Trump.

OK, so points addressed in order: What inner workings of the business model are you referring to or are you using conjecture and cobbled together arguments on here to suggest that its all down to him? But feel free to share what the model as you see it is. Again, going back to an earlier post. He is not part of the scouting network, he actions the request of the manager. If, however, we signed players on crappy contracts with no protection for the club then there would be merit in this argument. However at present he was responsible for signing Marvin and selling him on. It's already been quoted as possibly the most lucrative sale in the past 20 years for the club. Finally, I guess this refers to January 2016 when the cash appeared to be flying. If you are under any illusion this was anything other than Les playing football manager 2016 with real cash and players and anything could have been said to mitigate it then it is beyond belief. McGhee probably deserved a borderline stay of execution based on what he achieved in the past. With hindsight he tapped out after the Scottish Cup tie at Ibrox. As for the appointment, he was one of 6 who rubber stamped it. Maybe a bit quick to criticise when you're not fully aware of who the others who were available, what terms and conditions they demanded and ultimately who was interested in managing the team. For all we know (apart from some walking Fortune Cookies) it could have been a shortlist of one. I'll direct you to the above about being one of six. As for bragging, yes he came out and waxed about the scouting software and how they hoped it was give the club an edge. We don't know who it identified and which players were hyped by former staff/associates. Ultimately the decision to hire them was taken by the team manager. On the final point I'll take that, when Robinson moved ot Oldham he ditched the NI job, but to be fair he was leaving an assistant job to step up. McGhee had a precedent set by McCall but even if there wasn't I doubt he would have relinquished. How full of praise we all were when McGhee managed a mini bump after his inspired arrival, when we stood up to Oxford's bullying, when we told Rangers to go fuck themselves and gave them the 5% of the seats we were obliged to give them. I'm listing these, Flow would himself but is delayed at his trial in Nuremberg, also has to clear up the Brexit mess he caused, El Nino and not clamping down on Asad enough in Syria. For me the only major fuckup he has made is signing up that rambling trumpet Murrant. Oh yeah .... and assuming his peers who care a fraction of what he does would not be fucking cunts.

So if we distinguish between on field performance and the running of the club as they are two distinct entities, explain how the latter needs heads to roll?

If I take the piss I tend to make it pretty obvious due to the amount of fucktards on here. To clarify my statement, I think its hard for him to be considered good among some of our support for us when the most he's managed is a minute or two here or there. Would Cadden be considered good if he was in the same boat? He got a shot due to a mixture of proving himself during the week at training and in the 20's and need for cover. Of course you could argue 3 different managers have had him available for selection and felt there was more options elsewhere and while I accept Ainsworth is better than most in this league on his day, those days are few and far between (and lets not debate his work ethic). The moneyball-esque approach we have at present to recruitment will pay off with Marvin and Louis. A few have been an abject waste of finite resources. I'm loathed to accept Steelboy's argument that if you target dross you have to wade through a shit load of it to find the diamonds. Think about all the players we've had who are just not up to the grade or failed to live up to their CV's The scouting approach also means that every position on the park probably has up to 5 targets the club are keeping their eyes on. I presume when Frear was purchased it was opportunistic because he was available when the defenders we've identified were not so the decision was made. Well I hope that was the case. Still, I would rather had Dom recalled and Frears resource spent on a quality defender, not much scope or exposure to highlight the wares of Frear in the Championship with a mind to punting him on.

There he is, stay tuned for his next teaker: "Old Chinese Proverb say: Go to bed with itchy arrs, wake up with smelly finga"

While every week I read stuff where Frear is getting above average marks plus his commitment and workrate is well in advance of many of his peers, I repeatedly think that we have a player in Dom Thomas who could be doing a similar job and the scouting that brought Frear would have been better spent looking at Defensive cover.

No not big transfer fees but we were in the top 5 in the league when it came to salary budget, when you remove Rangers, Celtic and Aberdeen at the time that leaves only one Edinburgh club. Everything is you wrote is on the money however.

WS fundraising idea #254: eBay auction for the chance to sit in Flow's office and tell Dave King "Sorry, your credit is no good here" when he phones up looking to make a deal. If you choose to double your donation you will be allowed to follow up with "you clowns paid £12m for Tore Andre Flo, going by that, Louis is worth 20 ..... and cash only".

Aye I heard Uber was taking over California. Tough times indeed. Do do know the PM thing works both way too? Or was your grandstanding with the subtext of a square go for dramatic effect? Either way take a zanex between your next bout of masturbation you clownish keyboard warrior.

...... and two hunner and ninty posts of pish from you. Theres a wee arrow on the index page that takes you to any new posts since your last visit, but since you are an internet gatekeeper with intricate knowledge of such things no need to school you.

ha ..... that was too cryptic for some of the dumb fucks on here

I was impressed with Fisher too, good with the head and holding which compliments a short arse poacher, plus he is composed with a high work rate. Maybe a bit too close to Louis ..... oh wait ........

Based on Ya Bezzer's stats of those around us in the bottom 6: P15 W7 D5 L3 With 5 games left to play we'd hope to continue to trend and look for 2 wins, 2 draws and a loss following our form thus far. That equates to 8 points, final total of 40 and guaranteed safety. Easier said than done. Dundee have to be considered a new animal due to the new manager factor.

I think the main thing is with attaining 5 points we've managed to stay in the hunt. If I was a Killie fan I'd be happy that despite the toughest run in, they've drawn 4 of those games. For us, yet more inconsistency, however the cricket score results have stopped under Robinson. ICT, I'd be settling for automatic demotion with the hope that Dundee continue their run. Accies fans must want more of the same thanks very much. Dundee have played 1st, 2nd and 4th in their last 5 games, they have to be optimistic of getting a few results against those around them. Finally, Ross County also attained 5 points (I assume Celtic will tear them a new one tomorrow) with one of the easier run ins. So there may be a bit of worry there.

Lets see how I did: What stands out for me is Accies and Killie have been tough to beat, Killie in particular grinding out draws in 4 in their final 5 matches against tough opposition. Accies has done what I hoped we'd manage, no doubt helped by St. Johnstone's madness. Dundee have imploded.

Was it set in Camden?

Does Aiden McGeady count? ...... little rat

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