Transfer Rumour Thread 21/22

[Arabdownsouth]

I would just like to say one last thing before I get back outside. I know we all have different opinions and that's what the board is about, so apologies for being ott if I have been in regards to the negativity.

But we all share one love and United should be exactly that, UNITED. Let's all agree to disagree and look forward to the new season and above all FTD!

Peace out 👍

[Orjan11]

Re Neil Alexander's alleged fall-out with Tam Courts, I have no knowledge of anything said or not said.
All I can say is - fall-outs/disagreements occur in every club/business, and do not neceessarily mean the departure of one of those involved. If NA was a good coach, then he's still a good coach; would Benji miss NA?
So, I would say to TA, - just sort it out, tell everyone to calm down, shake hands and move on.

[stokearab]

So TC has used nearly all the kids across the 3 games so far. Good, and the Hoti/Jeando/Mochrie midfielder 3 is the one I'd like to see more of. Some great talent and potential on show from these kids

Plenty posters seem to be happy with the results and we all should be when benchmarked against what we've done in LC groups previously.

However.....this level of competition is one thing, come August 1st it's going to be be an entirely different thing, so I for one won't be getting blindsided by 3 wins against lower league opponents. That's not detracting from it, just perspective.

Looks like the GK and central defence issues are sorted, Shankland staying by the looks of things. Edwards re signing a major bonus, especially as it means one less signing we'd have to make.

That leaves us needing a second striker and a creative mid. If TC thinks Clark as the second striker and kids in midfield is the answer against top 6 I think he's leaving us light if we're aiming to be mid table or better.

Don't think Offshore will get his wingers wish as the manager will look to get the width from the fullbacks and Chalmers.

Maybe it's the opposition we've played so far, but it's great to see that poise on the ball I've been crying out for, better choice of pass etc There's signs already that the players are getting better coaching. Didn't see yesterday's game but a wee bit worrying that we struggled to put them away. By all accounts we struggled especially second half.

Some positive signs but I won't be turning cartwheels just yet.

[Chick A Saw]

Not asking you to break any confidence we just can't all turn on the club and say it's f..ked and a basket case because the goalie coach is pissed of about something we are not allowed to know about.Have not seen or heard anything over the close season or first couple of weeks of season that is going to have me turn on club or people running it or manager can call me silly wee names like happy clapper but really not bothered .

Im not saying the club is entirely ****ed, but i have seen enough over the last month to be concerned that something is not right. Im kinda open minded on the whole NA thing and expect there has been a bit of pushing towards the exit door going on. So in the grand scheme of things, does nobody have a concern that the man responsible for Benji is oot the door?

The thing that got me about recent events though was, having not spoken to the one guy i know with an inside line to the club for over a year, who is normally the most positive Arab i know, turns around and tells me the clubs ****ed going on to say what GB did about one meeting, word for word!

I really do hope TC and the team do well, but if it goes wrong, we cannot sit back and accept the common denominator!

[GUNBOAT]

Re Neil Alexander's alleged fall-out with Tam Courts, I have no knowledge of anything said or not said.
All I can say is - fall-outs/disagreements occur in every club/business, and do not neceessarily mean the departure of one of those involved. If NA was a good coach, then he's still a good coach; would Benji miss NA?
So, I would say to TA, - just sort it out, tell everyone to calm down, shake hands and move on.

A major decision has been taken by The Big Man and Tam a massive gamble if you like,it obviously involves Neil Alexander's area of expertise.If people add two and two and get four then you have the answer without me posting it.
People saying it was just a falling out at work are wide of the mark.People saying its Tam just getting his own staff in are wrong.Tony Caig left Livingston in May and went part time with Falkirk because nothing else was on the table.

[GUNBOAT]

So TC has used nearly all the kids across the 3 games so far. Good, and the Hoti/Jeando/Mochrie midfielder 3 is the one I'd like to see more of. Some great talent and potential on show from these kids

Plenty posters seem to be happy with the results and we all should be when benchmarked against what we've done in LC groups previously.

However.....this level of competition is one thing, come August 1st it's going to be be an entirely different thing, so I for one won't be getting blindsided by 3 wins against lower league opponents. That's not detracting from it, just perspective.

Looks like the GK and central defence issues are sorted, Shankland staying by the looks of things. Edwards re signing a major bonus, especially as it means one less signing we'd have to make.

That leaves us needing a second striker and a creative mid. If TC thinks Clark as the second striker and kids in midfield is the answer against top 6 I think he's leaving us light if we're aiming to be mid table or better.

Don't think Offshore will get his wingers wish as the manager will look to get the width from the fullbacks and Chalmers.

Maybe it's the opposition we've played so far, but it's great to see that poise on the ball I've been crying out for, better choice of pass etc There's signs already that the players are getting better coaching. Didn't see yesterday's game but a wee bit worrying that we struggled to put them away. By all accounts we struggled especially second half.

Some positive signs but I won't be turning cartwheels just yet.

posted in error sorry mate.

[arab1970]

So TC has used nearly all the kids across the 3 games so far. Good, and the Hoti/Jeando/Mochrie midfielder 3 is the one I'd like to see more of. Some great talent and potential on show from these kids

Plenty posters seem to be happy with the results and we all should be when benchmarked against what we've done in LC groups previously.

However.....this level of competition is one thing, come August 1st it's going to be be an entirely different thing, so I for one won't be getting blindsided by 3 wins against lower league opponents. That's not detracting from it, just perspective.

Looks like the GK and central defence issues are sorted, Shankland staying by the looks of things. Edwards re signing a major bonus, especially as it means one less signing we'd have to make.

That leaves us needing a second striker and a creative mid. If TC thinks Clark as the second striker and kids in midfield is the answer against top 6 I think he's leaving us light if we're aiming to be mid table or better.

Don't think Offshore will get his wingers wish as the manager will look to get the width from the fullbacks and Chalmers.

Maybe it's the opposition we've played so far, but it's great to see that poise on the ball I've been crying out for, better choice of pass etc There's signs already that the players are getting better coaching. Didn't see yesterday's game but a wee bit worrying that we struggled to put them away. By all accounts we struggled especially second half.

Some positive signs but I won't be turning cartwheels just yet.

what about wingbacks and a CM who can pass the ball ?

[GUNBOAT]

The thing that got me about recent events though was, having not spoken to the one guy i know with an inside line to the club for over a year, who is normally the most positive Arab i know, turns around and tells me the clubs ****ed going on to say what GB did about one meeting, word for word!
!

I'm glad you posted that mate as i honestly was beginning to believe that i am a habitual liar who only posts on here to annoy far better supporters of DUFC than i will ever be.

[stokearab]

what about wingbacks and a CM who can pass the ball ?

Not quite sure what you're meaning as I said we do need a creative midfielder.

Looks to me that Freeman and Duffy can cross better than Smith and Robson.
(Although tbf Smith has put in some decent deliveries) No chance imo will we see more defenders added.

[stokearab]

I'm glad you posted that mate as i honestly was beginning to believe that i am a habitual liar who only posts on here to annoy far better supporters of DUFC than i will ever be.

GB at the risk of upsetting any negative zoomers looking in 😎 I think the issue might be what you're not saying.

At the moment you're coming across as "I know a secret about your Mrs but I can't say what it is"

If you know something maybe just say it then folk can make their own mind up.

(I hope this post adds towards my positivity count as I wouldn't want to say anything negative - ever- as it's frowned upon greatly recently)