Slotbadger wrote:

Stillliving wrote:

Arabdownsouth wrote:

 
We won't be forking out half a million on anyone so we can forget all about him

 
That was the point I was making.

 
Was there not also a valid point about strikers costing lots of money and a guy that isn’t even starting in championship being valued at over £500k ?

Given that we are unlikely to loan any more players, it looks like free transfers or players from abroad that will be gambles.

Fully expect it will be another loan either one under the age limit (assuming that is applicable) or we'll make one of our other loanees permanent.  I am assuming that we are keeping Pappoe as he'd have already gone back to Hungary by now.

Did the Stirton miss show a total and intentional lack of respect for Fatah, the team, the club, the match, the paying punter and the referee?  If so, yes, sack the boy for failing to score.

The good to come from it is that the next announcer might not think it is all about him.

JerryDungle wrote:

If anyone’s to blame, it’s that fat bastard that does the music, fucking ridiculous to cause a delay like that, adding on to the pressure on Fatah, all because he’s wanting to make it all about him. Sums him up tbh, a complete and utter ignorant tit of a man. He can take his shite podcast and his fucking wrestling tunes that nobody else in the stadium wants, and stick em where the sun don’t shine.
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Firstly, massively proud of our club, the players, Jim and the management team and our fans.  Given the injuries that was an absolutely tremendous performance.  They absolutely battered us for the period in the second half when they scored their goals.  They had the bench to turn it round and that made the difference.  But then we go and become the better team for the rest of the game - I genuinely couldn't believe it - I was sure when the second hit the net they'd find the third and we'd all be greeting about sitting on leads etc...  Not so.  To dig deep again and create two brilliant chances to take it was beyond my expectations.  Genuinely taken back to the Gothenburg game.  Gutted but proud to be an Arab.

I don't know the guy who does the music,  but he can get right to fuck.  To keep that young player standing waiting as long as he did was criminal.  Our player.  If it wasn't nerve wracking enough for him then keeping him waiting surely added to it.  What the fuck was he thinking?  If I was Goodwin then I'd be making sure he never sets foot in Tannadice again.  Might not have lost us the game, but he certainly didn't help and he showed absolutely no regard for one of our younger players.  

lifesanocean wrote:

Finn Seemann wrote:

Tek wrote:

That's how I took it too.

Something Rapid struggle at. They conceded a header from a corner at home to Decic.
 

I'd definitely play KK then.  Height he got for the goal in Differdange was quite impressive.  Makes me think he'll go with the 3 CHs.  We've got more pace in their now compared to last season.

 
It was Iouvo who scored in Luxembourg but get the point.

Ah - I'd had a few...

redford_must_score wrote:

Finn Seemann wrote:

This one is on Ogren.  Plenty folk telling him (if he'd have listened) that the Fat Controller was taking him for a ride.  He's been lucky that the integration away from Asghar has actually been fairly smooth.  I'm ok if he's seeking the best deal he can get out of HMRC, but he needs to pay his taxes and put it down to experience (of which I hope he is learning from). He's certainly not getting an exit with that issue unresolved.

 
It does make you wonder if Scott or Mark Ogren knew about this and were reassured that everything was fine. Or if they didn't know about it because of being too hands off and assuming that the Fat Controller was a football management expert.

It also makes you wonder if there might be any other nasty surprises yet to emerge.

The West Coast media will probably tread carefully on this given Hibs, Rangers, Chelsea and Forest also among the clubs who took advantage of it. I would imagine any repayment might be negotiated as payable in instalments.
Derek Bond has come over all Bill Clinton and basically claiming his signature or a template of it was used without his permission.
Eh excuse me Derek, you were the Finance Director, correct?

Not good is it.

Indeed.  He may not have signed it, but he has to have known about it.  If not, not exactly good PR for his accountancy business...

Not sure that the game will be on tv in pubs.  There are a few pubs set up for sports watching in Luxembourg, but not many (and they are not big) so even if it is broadcast they won't accommodate 1,000+  That is going to encourage folk to venture down to Differdange where they may be even more disappointed...

 

I think we'll get through this tie as we'll be tight at the back over there and we'll have chances to score.  Strassen were set up to be stuffy and they succeeded.  One or two technically gifted players but generally came with a game plan and executed to the best of their ability.  It could have been a lot more comfortable but it wasn't.

For me that team seemed to be a poorer one than we had last year.  That may change over time as they get to know each other but on first viewing I'd be surprised if that team finishes fourth or higher.  Not saying we are destined for a bottom half finish but not building up any hopes of the opposite.  

The back 3 look solid enough, but I am not sure that they are much of an upgrade if at all.  I can see the plumber, for example, having a field day with the over-zealous tackling.  Didn't mind the keeper to be fair.  Yeah there were a couple of times he came for the balls that he shouldn't have but overall thought he looked the part.  Both Strain and Ferry looked out of sorts.  I'm putting that down to getting used to their new colleagues - always different in an actual game.

The midfield two didn't work for me, any combination.  Sevelj wasn't great and played too deep for a home game against lesser opposition.  Pappoe lost the ball too often and didn't seem to get his head up to seek a forward pass.  Camara wasn't impressive.  I think when Sibbald came on we were effectively a three but it didn't seem to get any better.  I can understand why we shipped Docherty, but the hole in the middle of the park looked very Docherty shaped!  We certainly need someone who can put a foot on the ball in the middle and seek out a decent pass.  

Trapa looks the same hot and cold player.  His decision making is just not great.  He got to the byline a good few times but his final ball was simply the wrong one.  Maybe that gets better with familiarity but its very frustrating.  The game kind of passed Dolcek by.  Concerned t

yeah I reckon there will be about 2000 there.  Nuts.

All a bit depressing - first Euro away match in nearly 50 years of following United, flights and accommodation sorted but can't get a ticket...

Conway11 wrote:

SuperMario wrote:

Kyle vassell offered a 2 year deal, killie captain

Tragic, funster signing at best

To be honest, I agree on the funster point  - looks ready made for them.  To be fair, if fit, him and the ginger plumber would frighten a few defences!

 

Arabdownsouth wrote:

LarsErikKjell wrote:

SuperMario wrote:

Thierry Gale Linked with us

 
With Bolton and Aberdeen also... Which doesn't bode well.

 
A 5'6" Striker,they can have him.

If this is the wee fast guy to play off the big ball winner I could be interested.

VDS is one of the oddest players I have seen playing.  He never seems to shoot and his assists are limited, but you can't deny he adds something when he comes on late and causes tired CHs lots of problems.  He adds a level of chaos that boys like Dalby, Moult and big guys coming up from set pieces thrived from.  He's like putting a CH upfront late on, but one who still knows how to defend at that end of the pitch and get back into shape and harry.  Whilst also not weakening your defensive line.  He gets limited game time but still comes on and give his all like it is his debut and that is why (some) fans are willing to give him a little time - in any case he's here for another year as no other manager seems to have recognised his value (admittedly low).

Whether you like it or not, despite scoring no goals and assisting few, he did play a part in our successful season, unlike Meshak.  Jort would also have had more game time if he'd gone on loan to Livi.

If VDS was to depart this window I'd have no problem with that, but I'm also happy if he hangs around and I hope I am there when he eventually gets that goal.