Council Juice

I think its his seemingly apparent love for the club. His staunch defence of them every week shows this. He has done well before. He was here when we won the league, the challenge cup, got promoted. He embodies the clubs feel good factor of days past. Whether a 2nd tenure would work is entirely different but their is no question to his close affinity with the fans. Us. Even when he did leave he went with dignity and respect (unlike someone else) I wouldnt take Rowan Alexander ever. His players wanted rid of him because of the way he was acting. Placed on gardening leave. asked to go to councilling. Put Dr Deucher in the reserves for nothing (something the player still doesnt know why he did. No arguement. just dropped.) He seemingly went doolaly He turned up 1st game to take charge when everyone knew he was not welcome. It distressed the players to the point where they spoke out how it almost ruined their SPL debut. I wouldnt mind a punt on John Brown at Clyde. They've had no end of problems down there with a complete collapse after their promotion chase. Financial, a complete team strip down. everything. Had to build from scratch. He's got a lot of contacts as we saw with getting Albertz to turn out and then Laudrup and Numan v Rangers (money spinner) But we all have a soft spot for Robbo.

In all fairness i did tout Elvis in the summer and Brew did nothing. With his apparent wish to stay in Scotland i'd even have thought we'd have beaten Randers to his signature. Sadly we did nothing. Not a jot. And we have been leaking goals left right and centre. Good to see the manager finally making positive moves on that front. Hopefully we can look at experience at the other end too. He may not be the ideal solution. He is getting on, slow to turn and so forth. Im sure we'd all love to have someone 5 years younger. But thats not going to happen However he does lead the line superbly. Has no issues putting his head where it hurts. Has more experience than anyone at ICT in any capacity. Including Brewster. He works for Scotland also. Look at how both Webster and Berra benifited from working with him. I think of Duff and think this could work out well for both club and player. Others on page 1 asked why not offer Wilson this part time coaching job that Elvis may be tempted by. Simple fact is Wilson wanted to play. He wants to get that last bit of playing out. Thats his priority. He wasnt playing here. Sure he could have coached but he wanted 1st team football as well which he wasnt going to get. Pressley will more than likely play every week. Although he probably aint fit enough in Brews eyes so we wont see him till April. All considered i think it's a good move. But it doesnt mean i want Brewster to stay as i still dont think he has what it takes. And it will take alot to change this viewpoint.

In other words. "we just hit the delete button normally and have a fairly well used waste paper bin"

Personally i dont nessecarily see Brewster as a bad coach. Calderwood is probably on the button in saying he has good coaching skills. And not nessecarily just as a fitness coach as often touted on this site. He may be a decent all round coach. Unfortunately for us it seems, he is woeful in a management position and his man management skills are somewhat lacking. As a person he lacks charisma. I've seen more character in a plank of wood than at his post match interviews. But to say Aberdeens funeral. Id say no. He'd probably work well with JC.

Levein criticising Billy Reid's tactics Aye fair enough Harry but I'm sure you knew what I meant...... Levein never actually critisised Reids tactics as such, moreso his comments that Hamilton played good fotball when he felt they had in fact tried everything not to play.(time waste. constant fouling etc) Jimmy Calderwood should get his facts straight. ICT have done well on a limited budget, that is true. But as soon as Brewster took over we are no longer. This is mainly due to his tactical negligence and lack of know how. Not the lack of funds or players of sufficient standard. Why should we have to settle, as fans and a club, for not trying to exceed expectations? If we do settle, we may as well give up. Dreams and pushing for those dreams are what gets anyone to succeed. Resy your laurels and you'll be left behind. Craig Brewster epitimises resting on your laurels. In fact he is more of a destroy everything thats been worked for. Old firm fans constantly barrack their managers even when doing well. But they are usually proved in time WRONG and that they dont really know that much. However, It really does say something when the fans say they are desperate for a defender and are then proved CORRECT by the stats (1 clean sheet all season is surely proof) We have been proved RIGHT when we said we needed a bit of experience up front. Our goal record and toothless and thankless efforts in the final 3rd show this. Wyness and Bayne would have done nicely. Again we are let down by the club for not negotiating contracts at the start of the year in january for key players like Black. Had he been offered a deal then i think the temptation of other clubs waiting to snap him up would have been too far off and he'd sign a new deal knowing that continuing to play well could earn him a transfer anyway. Please Craig, go now.

Was Brewster born on Christmas day? If thats the case theirs only one thing for it. We make a cross, strap him to it and the rest is easy. But we'll have to do it before march.

The only part I would disagree with is even if we do get 100k for black you think that is a good piece of business??? He's from Tranent. Thats technically his home. So it is not a fact that gorgies his home. If he goes now we get hardly any money. Probably none going by hearts record of payment. Can Hearts afford to take him now, they have been late on wages and cant afford 15k (plus interest) to arbroath?

I think the main problem that has been raised here is how many players seem to play well, despite, in spite of, considering (usually out of position or doing something odd) Brewster's corner routine probably consists of saying "eh aim for eh eh Black" (him being the big man and all that) Proctor is a decent 2nd choice defensively minded right sided player. Not a centre half. If Craig Levein says a player aint SPL quality though, as one of the best managers in the game and the man who should have got the Scotland job, i have to respect his opinion. 4-5-1 can work if used using the right player on the correct side of the pitch. I dont see cowie as the attacking right winger. Imrie left yes but cowie should be the attacking mid with Black, Duncan, Vigurs on McBain in Behind. In saying that i prefer 4-4-2

Whether or not Robbo is the right man for the job is up for debate. I like the guy and love what he has done for us. He was a right wee moany git though, passionate to the core, but moany. I doubt Bazza would come back now as he's looking for a regular game before his career ends. He'll not get that at Caley under any manager i would think. Im pretty sue he's not ready to retire yet so becoming an Assistant may not be on his mind right now. Getting in Dunc Shearer and CC on the team would be popular i believe. Thats a good shout. Lets get rid of No Clue Brew 1st though eh.

No one even suggest it if Brew leaves.

I think Proctors 3 best positions are 1st at right back. 2nd Right Mid then perhaps as a holding mid of sorts. Then as a centre half. But a natural centre half he is not and he doesnt look a better one than either Maguire or Duff. If he is then we are seriously in the crap.

I dont listen to his post match comments any more. Sick of listening to the bull that comes out of his mouth. Jimmy Calderwoods comments probably closer to the mark. A comfortable victory. But the Inverness lads worked hard. In other words ran around like headless chickens.

He's not a centre half. Definately not. Your completely right there. And i think this may be the reason for the rest of your point in him not being comfortable there. But Brews the boss. He knows best eh? I say dispose of Maguire, keep Proctor as he's versitile (just not at centre half) and bring in someone with aerial command and strength. If not available, play Duff.

I wouldnt be suprised with this idea of fitness fitness fitness in training under Brew. Football, whilst a job, has to be made enjoyable for the players in training. They have to want to turn up every day. Most players play for the love of the game(and good money) and that must be kept installed at all times. If your job sucks and bores you, you aint going to be motivated and wont perform. Its common sense. Sports players are no different It doesnt explain the amount of goals we concede just before half time. You'd think in training we'd work on stopping for 15 minutes and then not conceding. I can only imagine the team looking like they've been given temazepam has alot to do with Brewsters half time team talk.

Think this is a different level of protest and rather than the club we love, a totally different matter and best on another thread Stevico1. This was meant as a joke. But the sentiment remains. Showing someone he is not welcome. And the reason why im not going to do a list of names harry is i cannot be bothered as the list would be a touch long. And thats just the shortlist.

This thread still exists?! Who'd have thought eh?

Every manager in the 1st division Every Manager currently out of work Thats the answer to your question Harry. Any one could do a better job at present

1st of all CC got as much abuse??????? I think not. He had his critics sure but the distain most have for Brew is 10 times that of CC at his worst. 2nd The fans wouldnt be responsible. The manager has taken us into the precarious position. Blackburn reacted befoe things could get too out of hand. WE must do the same. And the way to let everyone know this is getting our voices heard.

The priority must be a centre half with a commanding presence. That must be blatantly obvious given the fact we have conceded in every game bar the Aberdeen game (i think) Then an experienced forward. Maybe after that a new left back and a winger.

May i suggest we all look at this example -have a look at my size 10 It seemed to get this mans point across fairly effectively. All I ask is why has no one tried it yet?

Probably Black and Cowie knowing Brewster.

Have to say thankyou for what he helped create. Rest in Peace

I think that all the brewster threads should be deleted or merged and have one called the brewster bashing thread. Get him out now! I voted robbo as there was no one else on the list i took fancy too but i wouldnt want to see a favourite come back and struggle. I have fond memories of what he's done and i dont want them tarnished.

Well that isnt half stating the obvious

We have to try and educate the needy, no matter how taxing and fruitless it proves to be