Kingsmills

FIFA are craven and this is not nearly a strong enough response.

There is considerable Russian influence and money within both FIFA and UEFA which is why Russia have recently hosted a World Cup and have been allocated so many major European finals.

They are seeking to adopt the model of the IOC imposed for cheating at sport.

In my view, that is not even adequate for these doping offences, it is certainly not anywhere near adequate for an unprovoked invasion of a nation causing thousands of deaths and injuries already and hundreds of thousands to lose there homes.

Several nations, including England, have now said they will not play Russia anywhere under any circumstances.

At the time of posting, the SFA have been silent. I hope that changes and very soon. The whole football world needs to stand with our brothers and sisters in Ukraine.

Do any of the fans planning to travel to Firhill on Friday, whether by the supporters bus or otherwise, intend to take and display a Ukrainian flag ?

With the football community rallying behind the brave people of Ukraine, it would be good if we could be seen to be doing the same, especially for a televised match.

55 minutes ago, DoofersDad said:

Russia due to play Poland at the end of March too.  That's not going to happen either.  First action from Fifa should be to kick the Russians out of the competition.  The Russian people need to feel the world's anger and disgust at the actions of their power crazed leader.

Poland, Sweden and the Chech Republic, the nations Russia could potentially face on their way to Qatar  have all now said they would refuse to play.

Time for FIFA and UEFA, and all other international sporting organisations to show some morality and leadership and to expell Russia, Russian clubs and individual Russian athletes.

2 hours ago, snorbens_caleyman said:

For once, the decision to hold the World Cup finals in November/December might be useful.  The obvious thing to do would be to postpone the Path A playoffs until after the end-dates of the countries' scheduled domestic seasons - though it's unlikely that Ukraine will complete theirs.  Accommodation and training facilities in Qatar is presumably already reserved for whoever gets through - since those who have already qualified will have booked theirs.

I do hope to God that there isn't some Neanderthal numpty in the SFA who is going to come out next week and insist that either the matches go ahead in March or Ukraine gets disqualified.  Knowing the SFA, I would put money on there being some eejits there who are actually thinking that.

I see that we are also down to play Ukraine in June and September in the UEFA Nations League, so it could be a busy summer!

 

 

I would rather Scotland sctratched from the competition rather than taking advantage of Ukraine's terrible plight by seeking a forfeit.

14 minutes ago, DWH said:

Again, results couldn't have gone much better for us. Other teams in the race falling over themselves to do us a favour.

For all the resources Killie are throwing at it, they are really poor and I sincerely hope they fail.

If we'd had a half decent run since the Morton 6-1 win, we'd have a healthy lead at the top. If only...............

With everyone else stumbling to a draw, it is even more frustrating that we did so too.

There is no wsy the play off against Ukraine will now take place next month.

I would hope that Russia will be expelled from the competition but very much hope that the same fate will not be visited on Ukraine who have done nothing wrong and who are currently fighting fiercely and bravely to defend their sovereignty.

I hope that Fifa give them every opportunity to compete in the play off even if that means a postponement.

If the tie does go ahead it would be great to see the Tartan Army flood Hampden with Ukrainian or combined saltire and Ukrainian flags by way of a show of support and solidarity.

17 hours ago, Satan said:

Have you contacted your GP yet?

Sounds nasty.

I will make an appointment first thing Monday morning.

5 hours ago, bughtmaster said:

I used to watch in anticipation ...now I watch with apprehension.

Better than the many who have stopped watching altogether.

Against all logic, I seem to have acquired a dose of Robert's optimism for this one.

HT; Hamilton 0, ICT 1

FT; Hamilton 1,  ICT 3

ICT; Samuel's 

Hamilton; Ryan

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Well done. Matched Hearts at Tynecastle and were unfortunate to lose by the odd goal in three.

A performance they can be proud of and a young team that gives hope for the future.

There are clearly issues at the club on and off the pitch including the team form being abysmal and the chairman renaging on his promise to communicate more ofter and more effectively.

However, I see no evidence that the CEO is not doing a competent job in very challenging circumstances.

Calder, Munro, Mann, Christie, Wilson, Thompson 

I would be happy with Jim Mcinally.

Right age, decent record on limited resources.

1 minute ago, tm4tj said:

Boosts our hopes of a play off slot but only if we can turn round our own dismal form, hopefully  starting on Friday.

1 hour ago, GogglesWalter said:

Well to my knowledge the role of a CEO is to oversee the operations of the Club in a professional manner, ensuring that all objectives and targets set by the Board of Directors are met. Also to develop the Clubs brand and engagement levels with the local community. Do you think those roles are being achieved successfully? I certainly don't. It's nothing personal against SG and JR I just don't see the need for a CEO or a Sporting Director and Championship level. Surely it's taking coffers away from the managers budget for much needed players?

There are definitely structural problems with the way we are set up at directorship level which needs to be addressed in time

However, the most pressing issue just now is what is or isn't happening on the training ground and on the match day pitch.

10 minutes ago, KirkieRobRoy said:

In fairness, what else is there to do in Elgin?

More than there is in Dingwall.

59 minutes ago, IBM said:

We have a board member who has a wealth of media experience and was going to be dealing with communication on behalf of the club but I think he must be hiding in the old Raigmore bunker!

No media experience should be required just a willingness no keep the promise to communicate regularly and honestly with the fans which has been utterly lacking for months.

On 2/19/2022 at 8:34 PM, SteveA said:

I wouldn't want Robertson taking over again. To be honest I've no idea why we need to have Robertson and Scott Gardiner at the club. What do they both do? If they identify signings and neither could see we were in desperate need of defenders in January then I don't have much confidence in them. We must have one of the most unbalanced squads in the league. 

The reason why John Robertson is there is that the club took a compassionate attitude to his mental health issues and found him a lower profile and less stressful role within the club.

Whilst I have many criticisms of the clubs actions in recent times, I personally think that was the right and proper thing to do.

4 hours ago, Fraz said:

I'm a 41 year old guy walking in holding my 8 year old daughter's hand and was asked to do the same. I asked them why as I've never been asked to do this in my life and was told they were looking for flares

I used to smuggle flares into Kingsmills every second week for at least three seasons in the 70s

Just out of curiosity, is there anyone on this site who still wishes BD to continue as head coach?

The only positive I took from yesterday was the further confirmation that we have two capable and reliable goalkeepers on our books.

Pity we can't say the same about the outfield players.

Very well played to both rinks.

Ammusing to hear the BBC heap praise on the 'Great British' culers following upon the team's only medal success in the games.

12 hours ago, Yngwie said:

There are ways to salvage something from this season. Changing those structures may or may not help us in the long term but would not improve our utterly dismal form.

I agree but changing the personel in the dugout and training ground might just.

The prospect of automatic promotion is realistically gone but, with a different approach we could still salvage the season through the play offs.

That is clearly not going to happen under Billy and Barry but I can't see a team being coached by Christie and Tokely lacking passion and commitment at least.

Ten games to go. Just about enough time to give it a go.

11 hours ago, Robert said:

I’m not one for calling for Managers’ heads, but if we are looking for a new Manager at some point in the near future, Tokely supported by Tremarco is worth considering. Whether we keep any of the current back room staff should be the Manager’s decision. 

Tokely is already with us as a youth coach. 

Nor do I normally call for the manager to be sacked and have quite recently called for him to be given until the end of the season before a review.

However, for me, yesterday waa a turning point.

Billy Dodds was the convenient and available option at the start of the season once Neil McCann made it clear he wasn't continuing but it is abundantly clear now that he was, and continues to be the wrong option.

Charlie Christie is an excellent coach and good motivator who stepped down as manager far too early.

I would be happy to see him step in to take the team until at least the end of the season.

2 hours ago, old caley girl said:

Is Robbo blameless here though? What's his role in identifying signings etc? 

..and, whilst manager, also failed to assemble and coach a side capable of gaining promotion.

Fresh blood and new ideas are required, if not for this season, then certainly next.