Clach Game

[+CaleyHedgehog]

Oh it felt fantastic to see our team in action again. Pretty much agree with all that has been said - it is going to be a sharp learning curve for the young uns to toughen up for what comes next, but I felt so proud of them all and excited for them starting out on their careers. Good luck to them all. Lewis Nicolson was at the game - I don't think he is too far away from coming back now. Well done ICT. 

[Starscape]

How did Meekings do?

[Robert]

5 hours ago, Starscape said:

How did Meekings do?

He’s a bit heavier and slower, but strolled through the hour or so that he played for. He was talking the Clach defence and midfield through the game too.

He made a couple of heavy challenges on Brooks, but it was all sporting.

I should have said earlier that Gilmour was on the pitch before the game going through exercises so hopefully he’s nearly fully fit too.

Edited June 29, 2024 by Robert

[bdu98196]

14 hours ago, CaleyHedgehog said:

 it is going to be a sharp learning curve for the young uns to toughen up for what comes next

Most were on loan last season at levels below us with mixed success, if they haven't learned from those experiences already then we should be concerned about their readiness for a higher league.

[tm4tj]

 

[caley100]

Once again, Very safe questions. 

Nothing about the Kelty move, The board changes etc.  Any more players arriving???

[+CaleyHedgehog]

1 hour ago, bdu98196 said:

Most were on loan last season at levels below us with mixed success, if they haven't learned from those experiences already then we should be concerned about their readiness for a higher league.

Fair point 

[STFU]

There's a man who's clearly not impressed with what he has to work with.  Body language said more than his words did.

[mazza20]

2 hours ago, STFU said:

There's a man who's clearly not impressed with what he has to work with.  Body language said more than his words did.

Nothing stopping him from walking away ...

 

Also maybe he should have done his due diligence on the championship and league one before deciding to take the job and seen what level of players he would be working with / facing 

 

Honestly makes me wonder what Ancelotti saw in him to want him as your assistant, cause he clearly isn't a tactical genius or a great developer of players 

[+snorbens_caleyman]

20 minutes ago, mazza20 said:

Nothing stopping him from walking away ...

... apart from being in breach of contract    And scuppering his career in management.  

[IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER]

He could leave with mutual consent and I really am confused as to why he has stayed ?!! He could pick up another job easily despite his ICT performance. He looks and sounds cheesed off. Not exactly what he was expecting to return to BUT if he does get this team to tick them it would be a massive CV booster.

 

 

[mazza20]

1 hour ago, snorbens_caleyman said:

... apart from being in breach of contract    And scuppering his career in management.  

As if his record at us and forest green haven't already scuppered him 

[bdu98196]

2 hours ago, mazza20 said:

Honestly makes me wonder what Ancelotti saw in him to want him as your assistant, cause he clearly isn't a tactical genius or a great developer of players 

Whether fans agree or otherwise I think the opinion of Don Carlo on Duncs ability probably has better basis than their own, however he won't be the first coach to struggle with the transition to management.

[dougal]

If there was ever an interview that’ showed someone so uninterested or not really wanting to be there this was it. 
Obviously still getting extremely well paid because that is the only reason he is still here as is Bollan. 
If we have to go with young local players we should go with a young local management duo too. 
It’s clear Duncan doesnt want to be here well it’s also clear we don’t want you here either. 
Off you trot down the A9 now give Kelty a shout when you are passing you never know they might be looking for a youth coach. 

 

Dougal

 

[IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER]

Careful Dougal - you are beginning to talk sense and people are liking you !!

[Caley Mad In Berks]

15 hours ago, IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER said:

Careful Dougal - you are beginning to talk sense and people are liking you !!

Yes, its almost as if you have hired IHE to do your script writing!!! Now who would ever have thought that? Nudge, nudge!!!!

[IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER]

Dougal and I certainly have similarities and go back a long way but we are different peeps.

[Scotty]

On 7/2/2024 at 11:01 AM, IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER said:

Dougal and I certainly have similarities and go back a long way but we are different peeps.

mmm. Have you ever been seen in the same room together at the same time?