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Reading he may go for £1m cos he only has 6 months left on contract. A snip at 3 - 5 times that

5 minutes ago, TheMantis said:

To me it’s a real puzzler working out where it went wrong. I would blame Lennon, but he took over near the end of 2018-19 and Ryan had a great season 2019-20. However this season he’s made pretty much the same number of appearances, though has scored a lot less, everybody seems to agree he wants away and you’ve got Celtic fans offering to drive him to Burnley or whatever.

I think he's lost his mojo for the hoops and some of the support certainly seem to want him away. If he wanted to stay I think a new contract would have been signed by now.

The sooner he gets away from Celtic the better

Great signing. Now all we need is high fitness levels and Doddsy to get our shape and tactics right. Lot iof quality in that squad.

59 minutes ago, Robert said:

You mean Gardyne?

I believe he's gone to Montrose

8 hours ago, Robert said:

We have appointed a Head of Physical Performance:

https://ictfc.com/ross-hughes-appointed-head-of-physical-performance

Is it a new role or is he replacing someone?

Presumably his task is to improve fitness levels in a way that minimises the risk of injuries?

If he's any good this will be a good appointment and shows our intent to get the structure right

17 minutes ago, IBM said:

You were right with the last bit 

Gardyne is/was a super player and would help bring on the younger players coming through. I really do think Billy is now past his best but hey...... we will never know unless we try.

8 hours ago, Row S said:

Whatever happened to the much publicised loan arrangements with Sheffield United to give several of their youngsters first team football with us? I can't recall one player ever coming here to play.

That was just spin the Builder was splurting at that time.

1 hour ago, CELTIC1CALEY3 said:

Brad is a good player who will be a valuable signing by Falkirk. He may become their captain and will most likely pick up a league winners medal next season. He moves closer to his roots and as previously stated, a three year contract offers some stability.  

Very fortunate getting a 3 year contract.

2 hours ago, CaleyTennis said:

According to the P and J, John Robertson was in Kircaldy at the weekend on some kind of scouting mission which is a positive

As I have said a few times, I hope we are looking at younger players rather than the usual suspects or failed Loss County rejects that are being rumoured on Twitter etc.

Tom Walsh is another but I would  actually be ok with him returning :P, tthough I don't see it happening.

Dont know what he could be scouting when there is no football at moment.

Good news. Now he can get on with beefing up the squad for next season. Good luck and welcome Billy.

If we get the right head coach I think we have the core squad to bring back success. Ideally Billy Dodds with Carlo. Good blend of Attack and Defense along with Kel.

I'd have Billy Dodds and Carlo as our new coaching team any day. there would still be a place for Kel and Esson and maybe part-time for Baz.???

I wish we would hurry up.

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I think wee Gardyne is a super player but he's in the wrong age bracket. Drapes and Billy did great jobs for us but I think we had their best days.

17 hours ago, TheMantis said:

Yeah, after all he appointed Deek Adams, Stuart Kettlewell and Jim McIntyre. Divine inspiration, cannae beat it.

and your point is........

1 hour ago, Kingsmills said:

I entirely agree and, assuming it was the right person, it would be fantastic positive publicity for the club.

However, I don't think that Shelley Kerr would be the right choice.

I also dont think she would be the right choice. No matter the sec, footballers need to respect their manager/coach and I don't think she would have the respect of the dressing room. That accent would put them all to sleep

Racism is unacceptable in any form but has the guy not paid the price and maybe  just maybe he should be allowed to get on with life? Uncle Roy is normally quite a good judge of character so he must be seeing something others don't. 

26 minutes ago, CELTIC1CALEY3 said:

She is a very knowledgeable person. It is only a question of time before we see a female manager or coach of a male team in the UK.

Do us a favour.  Cant stand the woman whose only experience in mens football was with Stirling University a number of years ago.

24 minutes ago, Kingsmills said:

Peanut is an excellent coach. That is a good appointment for The Bairns 

Good move for Paul. Barry Robson will have a good shout for our job I think but I do agree Billy Dodds is probably favourite.

1 hour ago, Yngwie said:

What is the likelihood that the new head coach, very possibly in his first manager role, will immediately be better than Robbo/McCann were?

I think it will depend on his playing style, how current players respond to him and the new signings he makes

Difficult to get out of but will depend on any new signings and who gets the head coach job.

Exciting times ahead with a new head coach and developments within the club. This is more like it, good communications doesn't hurt anyone. I like the idea of sensible interviews with someone who seems to know what behind the scenes football is all about.

1 hour ago, Stirling Observer said:

So in summary...

- Inexperienced head coach incoming with potential. 

- Relaying of pitch.

- Concerts lined up.

- Fans forum for dialogue with board.

- ICTV to be part of season ticket package.

- McCann was offered job and declined.

Probably missed a few bits, I'm sure someone will fill in the gaps.

Didn't hear him say that the new head coach will be inexperienced. 

1 hour ago, aaroncoganshogun said:

I see Alex Fisher is a free agent. 

Whilst not always for players returning, I would like to see him back. 

All round positive guy and was a fans favourite.

Thoughts? 

I'd be all for that. Big question mark over Toddy staying so he would be ideal replacement