Goggles & Flippers

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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Jesus, the "Get him tae fuck" fucktards are out in force again I see. Put yourself in the shoes of Mark McGhee .... "Hi Alan, I've identified this midfielder as a good acquisition, start the ball rolling" "Yeah I'm not sure sure Mark, his form is patchy and he's never managed to live up to earlier promise" Cue a barrel load of swearing and a few snide remarks including the following phrases "what the fuck would you know". "Managing Brighton" and "20 years of management experience" Lets get real here, the manager and scouts select targets, the operational people (Flow and others) grease the wheels at the bidding of the manager and close the deal. I'm sure he's maybe floated the odd name here and there, but ultimately its down to the footballing department to research and instruct a pursuit. He can't be held responsible for some of the duds we've bought in the past few years. If these duds were on extended, lucrative contracts without a lack of protection for the club then he can come in for criticism because that's his domain and remit. What we are failing from here is the chronic underperformance of our midfield. It's been an issue for about 5 years now and has never been addressed. They win the ball, feed and support the strikers and protect the defence. That hasn't happened in a satisfactory way since we had players of the calibre of Jennings, Coke, Law etc. At present, exciting prospect Cadden has went off the boil, stalwart Pearson has yet to deliver since returning, McHugh has been forced to act as a plaster for an leaky defence, Lasley still seems to make a difference but is feeling his age and a host of others are simply not good enough and were bought hastily due to the proximity of the window closing to get us through the season. On the other note, I see no difference between Samson and Josh Law, just a season or two apart. Both maligned, both offered no protection from a shaky defence or impassive Ainsworth in front of them respectfully.

The cashflow issues at this time of year are well documented, lower crowds, postponements and potential loss of earnings from empty cup tie weekends along with increased overheads (undersoil heating, etc). However one of the defining principals of the Well Society is their funds could be used to help the club at this time. The alternative is the club holds £120k in reserve until this point of the season, the cost being the option of approximately two additional first team players. Personally I know what option I'd take (as long as they perform of course). I also feel satisfied that those who have control over this will ensure the funds are re-deposited when the sun is shining.

I don't get why people Null vote anymore, you used to have to do it to view the results but not now.

Another question for you, what happens if you have a night of lost of fares at £6-8, I imagine theres a lot of change to be handed out. If I'm your last fare and it comes to 13 quid but I've only got a 20 and you've got nothing left but 20's too, what happens next, Take me to a petrol station or something else? Bet you must make a mint in tips due to your personable manner and affable nature.

I remember the PA announcer (probably before that Dundee Utd game Flossy mentions) saying something along the lines of "with guaranteed European football next season, it's now just a question of which competition we're playing in" to a massive cheer from a bussling East Stand.

I almost feel compelled to offer a cuddle to anyone who thinks Moult will be here next season. He would have been sold a 3 year deal using "come to us for 3 years, play two and well give you a good salary and put you in the shop window, you leave and we get something out of it that'll help us mitigate that increased salary, sound good? ideal .... sign here!"

wrong thread

But surely Marvin, McHugh and Moult are the only players in 2 years we have purchased, everyone else has been a free. All three players have something about them and I feel confident they'll move on for a good return. Granted 2 years ago it was down to the Les, new toy, naivety but out of that we got Marvin which I recall Flow saying was potentially one of the most lucrative sales in the clubs history. I'm glad to say all the duds turned out to only be wage thieves. Also happy to see all purchases seem to have been financially astute, the loans and free's are a gamble, but if they were a sure thing final articles then they probably wouldn't be a free transfer. Safe to say we're not the only team in our league who have recruited some bums, Ross County go through 15 a season. Also worth pointing out a current player who has something about him (Ainsworth) has not been utilised and developed by three successive managers. Can't deny he doesn't have ability, his work ethic is questionable but that's down to the manager to address. Even the great Sir Alex got duds at Manchester United and they pretty much had the pick of the worlds leagues with an extensive scout network. Be sure and put your name forward for head of scouting. However as you're the only person with a player potential crystal ball and your added power of hindsight, won't be long until Real Madrid comes knocking.

I think Killie have the harder run in than Dundee and thats why I gave them a point. OF and Hearts, away to the furthest geographically and as you point out, one of the best performers since the turn of the year this Saturday. Safe to say teams like that have made hay while the sun shined in terms of fixtures before now, we have an easier run in because we played more of the tougher teams, we now have to capitalise on points from those in and around us.