wellgirl Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 Thistle can get in the bin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 1 minute ago, twistandshout1983 said: Happy that Falkirk won 👏, they will bring more fans to Fir Park next season than Livingston will , of course we could see both of them I’m pleased they won as well, we want teams who bring a decent support in the league and they are definitely one of them. as for Livi, unfortunately I think we’ll see them again soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistandshout1983 Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 11 minutes ago, mio said: I’m pleased they won as well, we want teams who bring a decent support in the league and they are definitely one of them. as for Livi, unfortunately I think we’ll see them again soon. Partick would bring more fans than Livingston , wouldn't be against Ayr coming up through the play-offs . Only reasons I say it is would be a great away day and also a team I haven't seen us play in a league game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 Do Falkirk and Livingston both have plastic pitches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMax Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 15 minutes ago, texanwellfan said: Do Falkirk and Livingston both have plastic pitches? Yes, but Livi's is the worst. I'd rather see anyone with a grass pitch come up in place of them ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 44 minutes ago, AllyMax said: Yes, but Livi's is the worst. I'd rather see anyone with a grass pitch come up in place of them ! Would like to see Ayr Utd come up, but the odds are very much against them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Made Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 Good luck to Dungannon Swifts and Good Luck to Gael Bigirimana and Dungannon Swifts Quote 'Simplicity is genius' - From the Premier League to Irish Cup Image source,Getty Images Image caption, Gael Bigirimana scored at Wembley to help Coventry win the Checkatrade Trophy in 2017 Andy Gray BBC Sport NI Journalist Published 2 hours ago He's played at Old Trafford and the Emirates, scored at Wembley and featured in one of football's biggest tournaments. Yet it's a small town in Northern Ireland, playing in front of 2,000 people most weeks, where Gael Bigirimana feels most at home. From Newcastle United to Dungannon Swifts, it's been some journey for the Burundi international. The 31-year-has been a revelation since moving to Stangmore Park in 2023, and he has helped the Irish Premiership's underdogs to a second-ever Irish Cup final and a possible European adventure. Bigirimana is loved in Dungannon, and that feeling is mutual. In his words, sometimes "simplicity is genius". "I've been on the other end of where I am now, when I was at such a big club and earning money that, as a kid, I never would have dreamed of," said Bigirimana, who played for Burundi at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019. "I know the benefit of all the finance and glamour of playing at a high-level team, but you can lose the simplicity and love of the game. "That's what it's all about, people helping each other and building a community where others can have inspiration." Irish Cup finalists hold fond memories for Bradley Published 3 days ago Gormley 'doesn't lose sleep' over last year's final omission Published 4 days ago All you need to know about the Irish Cup final Published 4 days ago 'The fruits are showing' Image source,Getty Images Image caption, Gael Bigirimana made 25 appearances for Newcastle United Bigirmana says he has always been football mad and says the "simplicity" and "challenge" of playing at Dungannon were part of the appeal. "I have fun doing it, the ups and downs that come with it. "Could I come here and make an impact and serve this club? And serve my team-mates to enable them to get the best out of themselves and do well? "That was my ambition to come here, and I'm thankful to God that the fruits are showing." It's a world away from the riches of the Premier League, where Bigirimana played for Newcastle United and made 25 appearances for the club in 2013. After moving on to St James' Park, he had a successful spell with Coventry, and went on to feature with Motherwell, Glentoran and Young Africans in Tanzania. But now, Bigirimana, along with his wife and two children, has embedded himself in the community in Dungannon, which is located in the heart of County Tyrone. "It's been a blessed time for me, my wife and my two kids," he added. "We've enjoyed the town and people are really, really friendly. "As a human, you can only ask for such a strong community and they would go an extra mile to make sure you are well looked after." 'A huge day for the town' Image source,Pacemaker Image caption, After previously playing in the Irish Premiership for Glentoran, Gael Bigirimana joined Dungannon Swifts in 2023 Despite a career that spans 11 years, more than 250 appearances in four countries, Bigirimana has just one medal from his career as a professional. That came in the Checkatrade Trophy final in 2017, when he scored the opening goal at Wembley as Coventry City defeated Oxford United 2-1. While he says the time at Newcastle United was "a fantastic experience that will stick with me for the rest of my life", that final with Coventry was the "highlight" of his career. But that could be about to change. Dungannon Swifts have never won the Irish Cup - the most prestigious knockout trophy in Northern Irish football. "I think it would be the best highlight of my career, 100%," Bigirimana said when asked where winning the Irish Cup would rank. "The game against Cliftonville will be a difficult game because they are such a strong club. "They have some very good players and we know the obstacles that are in front of us. "For the club, the town, having a small budget and us being part-time, for us to lift that trophy would make me a very happy man. "It's going to be such a huge day for Dungannon Swifts and for the town. "We are really looking forward to it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 11 hours ago, texanwellfan said: Do Falkirk and Livingston both have plastic pitches? Falkirk now need to stop whining and direct some efforts and money into converting their pitch to grass. As we all know they have previous for avoiding these kind of actions. It'll save them and the SPFL a lot of time and bother later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 3 hours ago, Kmcalpin said: Falkirk now need to stop whining and direct some efforts and money into converting their pitch to grass. As we all know they have previous for avoiding these kind of actions. And we're all grateful for that as otherwise we'd have another relegation to add to our history. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 Cardiff 2-0 down after 15mins and a player sent off….. Turnbull hooked immediately. i can’t see him playing with Cardiff again or in league 1 next year. Wonder if he’ll take a £20k pay cut to come back. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistandshout1983 Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 Our ex manager Graham Alexander just won promotion with Bradford City with a 96th minute winner Claret and Amber celebrations all round today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellgirl Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 54 minutes ago, twistandshout1983 said: Our ex manager Graham Alexander just won promotion with Bradford City with a 96th minute winner Claret and Amber celebrations all round today Just saw that. Well done GA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 I liked GA as a person, enjoyed listening to him talk about the game, and happy he is doing well. I'm glad, however, we're not still watching the brand of football that led to his demise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiddy Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 Ffs man you know your getting old when jamie murphy pops up playing for Ayr n heez got feckin grey hair bbc scotland no 15 silver fox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 3 hours ago, smiddy said: Ffs man you know your getting old when jamie murphy pops up playing for Ayr n heez got feckin grey hair bbc scotland no 15 silver fox Wait until you find out what year he signed for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Tosh Posted May 7 Report Share Posted May 7 I guess Jamie Murphy and Steven Lawless didn't get on while at FP? Lawless leaving a bit too much on Murphy a couple of times last night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted May 7 Report Share Posted May 7 1 hour ago, Big Tosh said: Lawless leaving a bit too much on Murphy a couple of times last night! Nominative determinism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted May 7 Report Share Posted May 7 19 minutes ago, wellfan said: Nominative determinism. Also applies to Jake Hastie's career choices. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted May 7 Report Share Posted May 7 1 hour ago, weeyin said: Also applies to Jake Hastie's career choices. I think we did well out of Jake hastie. I was never really convinced of his ability. He did really well when he burst into the team but he was a bit of a one trick pony. By the time every defender in the league sussed out what he was going to do he’d signed for Rangers. Can’t really blame the boy for going and getting a big pay day as I’d have thought if he stayed at us he’d have drifted in and out the first team. cant remember what we got in compensation but it wasn’t minimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirParkCornerExile Posted May 7 Report Share Posted May 7 On 5/2/2025 at 9:58 PM, mio said: I’m pleased they won as well, we want teams who bring a decent support in the league and they are definitely one of them. as for Livi, unfortunately I think we’ll see them again soon. I wasn't, I don't want teams that can compete financially or better us coming up. Makes life harder for us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted May 7 Report Share Posted May 7 1 hour ago, FirParkCornerExile said: I wasn't, I don't want teams that can compete financially or better us coming up. Makes life harder for us. I'll gladly take on that fairly small risk (given Falkirk's footballing budget) versus multiple eye-bleeds watching Livi hoof long balls for 90 minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirParkCornerExile Posted May 7 Report Share Posted May 7 1 hour ago, weeyin said: I'll gladly take on that fairly small risk (given Falkirk's footballing budget) versus multiple eye-bleeds watching Livi hoof long balls for 90 minutes. I'm not interested how the opposition play , if they play pish and it gets them relegated, job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted May 7 Report Share Posted May 7 33 minutes ago, FirParkCornerExile said: I'm not interested how the opposition play , if they play pish and it gets them relegated, job done. Same. I’m only interested in Motherwell and what’s best for us. Maybe that sounds parochial or narrow minded but too bad if it does, that’s just the way it is. I don’t go to games to be entertained by the opposition, I go to support Motherwell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted May 7 Report Share Posted May 7 The most successful teams we had contained good footballers who played entertaining games, often against good sides. From my perspective, that was "best for us". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parko66 Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 Now that a deal for McInnes to move to Hearts has been agreed - id put my money on it that Kettlewell will be the next Killie manager (not based on anything other than a hunch) but I'm sure he'll be all over that job if he can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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