caleyboy

I think we would all prefer to see our home grown talent get a game but they have to be good enough to get into the squad in the first place and get the experience to help them stay there. That's where a Reserve team helps.

Patience is not something our club can afford Satan. If our directors and managers are happy then so be it but it is only prudent to review every part of our business regularly considering our financial situation.

from what I hear PB costs are in the 6 figure bracket so 3 years is certainly long enough for the club to review everything and take the required action if it is not producing a return.

I wonder how much employment costs are?

I would just go it alone OCG and push hard to get our reserves in the SHFL. We don't have dozens of quality kids so let's concentrate on the ones with potential.

From what I hear this Project Brave costs an arm and a leg - do the benefits outweigh the costs - if not ditch it and replace it with an affordable youth programme and a Reserve Squad within the same budget.

I don't think anyone is devaluing our youth it's just that we can't afford to run a reserve team where they can gain the necessary experience and develope against men.

Sorry Satan I don't agree with you. Every kid needs a level up from playing in youth football before having a chance in the first team. We need a reserve team where they play with and against men, not an U18/U19 squad where there are kids ,who have no chance of making it. We seem to think numbers is a success but it's not, quality with potential is the answer. I don't blame our management for not giving some a chance but maybe next season he will have no option.

If there is no pathway for development there is no point in investing in youth.

Not a fan of pink football kit but hey ho. Would have preferred red and black stripes. I suppose what matters is the quality of players wearing them.

fact of life guys we can only build what we can afford to build so let's not get ahead of ourselves

That's the problem with footie admin Kingsmills too much talk and not enough action.

Don't think that's a woven club badge...or is it?

Correct. He is not a director.

Andrew was always going to be a good part-time player. When he was released the club did him a favour. A good football wage and full-time work wage instead of crap wage and small chance of a regular start.

Best wishes Scott👍

Like both Puma strips

Probably get 2 or maybe even 3 guys in for what Carlo was being paid.

You're hardy shopping in that dump 😊😊

Having listened to Stewart Gilmour (excuse any spelling mistakes) I would agree that our CEO did a very good job but let's not be blinkered here. Our board would not be doing their job if they disregarded our current play off position to potential SPL promotion so the published reason to vote NO was not our only reason.

when football returns we will be back in the premiership 👍

A good guy, good footballer and a PE Teacher to boot. Just the type we need to coach our kids. I hear he is keen to getting a teaching job up here so the sooner the better imo.

They would all make our first team now. Some cracking players in that list.👍

I'll believe that when I see it. Hope he's right but can we survive time without any income?

I just hope there is an answer but having to pay wages without any income is a challenge to any business never mind one without reserves.