MrCaleyjag

You've missed the main points from my post which are borne on frustration at the number of negative posts I've read especially on this thread. In my opinion there are too many users on here who like to post jibes and criticism of players where on the whole it is unnecessary, doesn't help our cause and who are we to say they are making a mistake. We are supposed to be supporters but at times I see little support, we are a small club who progress players who then move on, it's happened before and will happen again so why do we feel the need to criticise them for doing so. This won't change so how about a little thank you and appreciation now and again. Who are we to say that they are right and wrong in what decisions they make? I was once told by an employer I'm making a big mistake leaving their company, 9 years later I'm in a job paying more than double the salary far better off than I was. Players have to make the very same decisions and live and die by them, there was once a time gone by where everyone would wish players who move on the best of luck, unless they were Maurice Johnston or similar. I'm not denying anyone their opinion, the phrase I used was possibly a little harsh and maybe could have been worded better but it was to make a point. Now that I have managed to firmly go off topic I'll bring it back and re-iterating what I've previously said by wishing Liam Polworth the very best at Motherwell and hope his decision works out.

Would someone like me to translate this? Possibly add some punctuation, correct the spelling mistakes and generally delete it all for being absolute total sh*te. By your own admission on many occasions due to personal circumstances you don't manage to get to games so what makes you so highly qualified to pass judgement on the situation and suggest it's a myth. The guy has decided to leave to further is career, end of, move on and focus on the bigger picture. If people can't offer a player who's given years of service to the club a genuine thank you then don't comment at all.

Stenhousemuir @ 2.20 please

My prediction HT: 0v0 FT: 2v1 1st ICT: Walsh 1st Opp: Kirkpatrick Crowd: 1042 Caleyjag's prediction HT: 0v0 FT: 1v2 1st ICT: Doran 1st Opp: Zanatta Crowd: 1098

What better way to do that than move to a bigger club with more resources, playing at a higher level and a recent track record of blooding young players. Sounds a little bitter to me especially as you can say that about most players. Good luck to him and I hope his game comes on leaps and bounds.

Queen of South @ 2.75 please

I'll take the point happily, yes three would have been much better but I don't expect Dunfermline to win all their games and think we'll take at least 4 from the remaining games.

You could be correct in which case I'll retract my previous statement

Given our recent history with communication and keeping the fans informed, it doesn't surprise me that there's been no further formal update since August 2018. Also somewhat disappointing that the statement details the sponsors as the main organisers which is poor in my opinion, in this day in age where over-glorified testimonials for players in tops divisions are rammed down our throats, testimonials for players at our level and under should be just as important as they always were. Not only is it the fans way to say thank you and show their appreciation, it should also be a thank you from the club. While I have no doubt they'll be involved, they should be the ones driving it as they'll be at the fore front for taking the credit.

My prediction HT: 0v0 FT: 0v1 1st ICT: White 1st Opp: Tidser Crowd: 1217 Caleyjag's prediction HT: 0v0 FT: 1v2 1st ICT: Polworth 1st Opp: Millar Crowd: 987

Many teams bigger than ourselves have faltered at a semi-final stage and fans left disappointed but it needs to be kept in context. We've said it before and we'll say it again on here that we are where we are and nothing that's happened before will change that, there's nothing wrong with having a lower expectation level but on this occasion I think you, and everyone else associated with the club, can be very proud of our run in the Scottish Cup this season. Personally I think we just ran out of steam against a team who had a far better physical presence than we possess and it showed from set pieces. Out with those moments of play and the penalty I'm struggling to remember them really threatening us. They did however counter our threats much better than we did of there's and that's from just being players of better quality. It mustn't be forgotten that we have a relatively young team/squad with only a couple of seasoned pro's so it'll all add to their experience and they'll learn from it as has been shown across the whole season.

Until we have mathematically secured a top four place and our players are fit and available the team pretty much picks itself along with the formation. I'm not sure the extent of Donaldson's injury from the Ayr game but I'd be surprised if he plays him with Robbo saying that the decision will be made tomorrow, be more like Rooney at right back with McKay and Mccart in cental defence. Ridgers is out though through dislocating his finger in the semi-final.

I hope there's enough frustration and anger boiling up inside the lads to help them throw in a good performance and get the three points against Morton. Securing top four at the first possible opportunity is paramount and I'm sure that'll be the message from Robbo. We want the last three games of the season to be used to blood the youngsters and get them some game time and to allow other players a rest. We also need to keep pressure on Ayr as the last thing we want is for them to gain some momentum before going into a play-off tie, we've already got the measure of them and need to keep it that way.

I've never been to a game and had any thoughts about leaving the game early, I'm there to support my team no matter what and to stand and clap them off the pitch at the end. I understand people's frustration and possible anger at performances but the last thing players need to see is supporters/fans leaving in droves. At the fore front of your mind should have been to at least show some appreciation that the team actually got that far in the first place and take pride from that. This goes for any supporter of any team by the way, I'm not purposefully singling you out.

I agree with Kingsmills, also can't say that I have thought about it anytime as identifying with the team whenever it has been or whatever team it has been. I think that most people grow and build up an affinity towards a certain first team or squad of players through how well they do or how they progress. Point in case being this season where we have been hugely constrained so have had to work with a small squad which has gradually as the season went on got better and better, introduced their own style, become grittier and more determined. Same can be said for the team that Terry Butcher put together when he took us back up to the SPL in 2009/2010 and then the John Hughes team that won the Scottish Cup/finished third in the league. Older fans will note other teams/squads before that I'm sure. For me it's always peaks and troughs and I don't think any supporter or fan can truly say they have held an identity or affinity towards their club or team all the time.

My prediction HT: 1v0 FT: 3v1 1st ICT: Walsh 1st Opp: Harring Crowd: 18736 1st Yellow Card: Brad McKay Time of First Goal: 33mins Caleyjag's prediction HT: 0v0 FT: 2v1 1st ICT: Doran 1st Opp: Lee Crowd: 24567 1st Yellow Card: Rooney Time of First Goal: 65mins *** Edited my crowd as I miss-typed ***

I thought that but didn't want to commit with fear of being wrong then being ridiculed lol - thanks for clarifying it. For me this is a much better way to have the playoffs and I'd go as far to say that the winner of each of these ties should play a one-off final rather than a two-leg affair. That way the most the each team would play is three games and it would focus the national interest better.

While I appreciate this is an attempt at humour and to hopefully lighten the mood of the post, I'm not sure it's needed especially given what this young lad has probably had to endure. In fact I'm quite shocked at the lack of replies to this thread given so many people had so much to say about his where about on the other recently closed thread.

Alloa @ 2.90 please

Two wins from the remaining four and we're in the play-offs, Dunfermline mathematically can't then catch us so in the same way that C*unty have the league in their own hands so do we in terms of play-off qualification. Even better if Dunfermline dropped points to help us along the way. Obviously the aim is to win all four and keep pressure on Ayr and we could do with a 3rd place finish for the extra income but if you asked Robbo what his aim was I'm sure he would say finishing in the top four was priority.

Hit Mulraney within the first 5mins and he'll sh*te it and go into hiding, push him onto his weaker foot and the ball is there to be won. With Ikpeazu, let him pick up the ball deeper then press him into making a mistake, his strength is his power in winning the ball, when he is too far away from goal to power through he's not as effective. Saying that we would need to push higher up as a team unit for that to work. It would also be foolish to focus on these two players alone, we need to be solid as a team and move together, press tight and higher up and when we can hit them on the break.

Hope everyone that manages to go enjoys their day. We have got plans which were in place before we beat Dundee Utd which can't be changed so unfortunately are going to miss out but luckily they work around the game so we'll still see it.

Totally agree with you on this point but doesn't make me agree with the playoffs or the format anymore than I already do. No matter how the playoffs are set up or how they could be set up, confidence would always be with the Championship side, there's nothing even about the Championship having the play 6 games and the Premiership team having to play 2. I'm almost certain, but someone please correct me if I am wrong, that the play-offs for the Championship and League 1 are slightly different and my question is why? If I am correct then I go back to my previous point that it's all weighted towards the Premiership clubs and no one else.

I'm sure there's some humor and sarcasm in your reply but I think Gringo's post was for information and purely tongue in cheek at the end. Ross Co*nty and Ayr don't concern me, their results can be anything, I'm more interested in our own and putting Dunfermline out of sight in order to get a play-off place. Most of our feet are on the ground but there's nothing wrong with dreaming a little once in a while.

I'm glad I'm not in the running for or being employed by the club, some of the comments and posts on here are verging on the ridiculous, you lot would have anyone hung, drawn and quartered before they start. I'll reserve judgement and see what happens with the club between now and August this year, that should be a decent time for him to out down some roots before the start of next season. Then it'll be interesting to see what his long term plans are and how he goes about implementing them. A smaller, more manageable outfit like ourselves may be exactly what he needs and regardless of his previous ups or downs, I'm sure his experience even to those around him will be invaluable. Stories in the media can be strung either way so I'll stay clear of reading them. I agree with Scotty that I question whether we actually need a CEO or can afford one and for me smacks of the Chairman not wanting to be in his role, as we know already, so employing someone to do duties he should and could be doing.