Get back when I ask ma weans what Grindr is.
Such a bizarre move in a professional capacity and financially, given the current state of Hearts, are we really saying they can blow United out the water with wages?
I worked with someone that commuted every day from the far side of Dundee to EK. Typically worked a 10 hour day anaw.
It has to be money mate. I honestly can't see any other reason for it.
I've no idea what we're paying him but when he came to us his stock wasn't very high. Now he's got us promoted his stock is a bit higher. I wouldn't be surprised if the Jambos have doubled his wages as they probably feel he's a sure thing for promotion and they can't afford two seasons (or more) down the leagues.
On Arabs4ever's point - I kinda agree. I think we probably would have still won the league but we were stumbling over the line - I think pre-shut down we had won 1 in 7 or something like that. Ultimately the difference between us and the rest wasn't his tactical nous, but the fact we had one of the best strikers in Scotland playing up front for us.
I'm still disappointed it's happened but I'm already looking forward rather than backwards. He's gone and as much as I've always quite like Hearts, they're now off my Christmas card list and I hope they stay down because the way they've behaved over the last week has been extremely poor.
I think his career after his first time as Hearts manager has shown that he's not an irreplaceable manager. I'm sure he'll do ok at Hearts as it looks like they will go with the spend way more than the rest tactic.
I wonder if Dundee Utd will go for Oran Kearney, some established Scottish Premier manager or someone unknown.
No idea what we'll do about a new manager. My initial feeling is we'll go for a younger coach but that's not based on anything other than my own gut feeling.
Tommy Wright is the favourite but he doesn't excite me (although I don't think he'd necessarily be a bad selection). A lot of United fans mentioning Robinson at Motherwell. A couple of left-field names were Duncan Ferguson and John Kennedy.
Given our American connections I wouldn't be surprised - although a bit concerned - if we went for someone from the States.
I think United might ask the question for John Kennedy like Hibs did but i think it'll take some amount of cash for Lawwell to part with him.
The more people you hear of that has worked with him now, can't sing his praises highly enough.
Damien Duff said Kennedy is the best coach he's ever worked with in playing and managing
He'll take over from Lennon when the time is right but if he goes out and manages for a season or 2 with a clause to come back then it might be beneficial to us.
comment by NNH (U10730)
posted 16 minutes ago
Such a bizarre move in a professional capacity and financially, given the current state of Hearts, are we really saying they can blow United out the water with wages?
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Well we know where the compensation money will be going
Slightly off-topic but bit of a shocker Hibs closing their academy? Decent facilities too. I guess the SFA are getting their project Brave goal of less academies, after all?
a think this is a blessing for Dundee Utd, that was probably the poorest championship for years and they were stumbling over the line
watched a few games and the style of football wasn't the best
comment by Silver (U6112)
posted 2 minutes ago
Slightly off-topic but bit of a shocker Hibs closing their academy? Decent facilities too. I guess the SFA are getting their project Brave goal of less academies, after all?
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Was going to say they’ve had a conveyor belt of talent in recent years, but actually can’t think of many from the last decade, all the ones coming to mind (Fletchers, Brown, Roirden) are before that no?
comment by Silver (U6112)
posted 11 minutes ago
Slightly off-topic but bit of a shocker Hibs closing their academy? Decent facilities too. I guess the SFA are getting their project Brave goal of less academies, after all?
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And what about Aberdeen asking their players to take wage cuts then signing Johnny Hayes
Ah well, move on - he got us there but it wasn’t pretty. It’s a shame, because there was a wee spell where it looked like we could have won it playing exciting football (at that level) but that didn’t seem to be in the plan.
Big decision now, to go safe or to try our luck!
Is anyone on here on Ivan’s Christmas card list, or are we all in the bin with Hearts?
Wonder what the chances are of us getting Hearts in the cup...!
I really thought Hibs would close that as the last option to save money. Maybe they're in even more trouble than I realised.
comment by IvanGolacIsMagic (U5291)
posted 20 minutes ago
comment by Silver (U6112)
posted 11 minutes ago
Slightly off-topic but bit of a shocker Hibs closing their academy? Decent facilities too. I guess the SFA are getting their project Brave goal of less academies, after all?
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And what about Aberdeen asking their players to take wage cuts then signing Johnny Hayes
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I think as long as he's on less or the same as everyone else after their cuts then it's not that bad a decision.
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Tell you something, i can't wait to we play Hearts in the Scottish cup semi, it'll be absolute poison
Anyway, i see England is expected to reduce social distancing to 1M by the middle of July, allowing football stadiums to open at 50% capacity.
Suspect we could be in a position to do the same for the start of the season.
The whole social distancing thing seems to have fallen apart anyway so hopefully it does go down to 1m.
No idea how they manage emptying the stadium though if we're still meant to keep 1m apart. Or kants shuffling along the row to get to the toilet
comment by IvanGolacIsMagic (U5291)
posted 14 seconds ago
The whole social distancing thing seems to have fallen apart anyway so hopefully it does go down to 1m.
No idea how they manage emptying the stadium though if we're still meant to keep 1m apart. Or kants shuffling along the row to get to the toilet
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Suspect that'll fall into the category of not being next to each other for 15 minutes when exiting and if it's only 50% capacity, should take 5-10 mins to clear the full stadium.
comment by NNH (U10730)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by IvanGolacIsMagic (U5291)
posted 14 seconds ago
The whole social distancing thing seems to have fallen apart anyway so hopefully it does go down to 1m.
No idea how they manage emptying the stadium though if we're still meant to keep 1m apart. Or kants shuffling along the row to get to the toilet
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Suspect that'll fall into the category of not being next to each other for 15 minutes when exiting and if it's only 50% capacity, should take 5-10 mins to clear the full stadium.
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Odsonne Edouard can clear a capacity crowd at ibrox in less than 4 mins apart from that shower in the corner.
French eddy is celtics version of peter lovenkrands then mags.
Pete loved goals against the tic.emptied one end of hampden in a few mins in cup final.
Yea I know,
Straw clutching
Past glories
Its all we got for now 😀
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comment by Magnum. No more Mr Nice Guy. (U22391)
posted 43 minutes ago
comment by NNH (U10730)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by IvanGolacIsMagic (U5291)
posted 14 seconds ago
The whole social distancing thing seems to have fallen apart anyway so hopefully it does go down to 1m.
No idea how they manage emptying the stadium though if we're still meant to keep 1m apart. Or kants shuffling along the row to get to the toilet
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Suspect that'll fall into the category of not being next to each other for 15 minutes when exiting and if it's only 50% capacity, should take 5-10 mins to clear the full stadium.
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Odsonne Edouard can clear a capacity crowd at ibrox in less than 4 mins apart from that shower in the corner.
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The Blue Wafflers?
Good to see Hayes coming back, deserved his move at the time, didn’t quite work out for him, can easer him playing left back tho
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posted on 22/6/20
Get back when I ask ma weans what Grindr is.
posted on 22/6/20
Such a bizarre move in a professional capacity and financially, given the current state of Hearts, are we really saying they can blow United out the water with wages?
posted on 22/6/20
I worked with someone that commuted every day from the far side of Dundee to EK. Typically worked a 10 hour day anaw.
posted on 22/6/20
It has to be money mate. I honestly can't see any other reason for it.
I've no idea what we're paying him but when he came to us his stock wasn't very high. Now he's got us promoted his stock is a bit higher. I wouldn't be surprised if the Jambos have doubled his wages as they probably feel he's a sure thing for promotion and they can't afford two seasons (or more) down the leagues.
On Arabs4ever's point - I kinda agree. I think we probably would have still won the league but we were stumbling over the line - I think pre-shut down we had won 1 in 7 or something like that. Ultimately the difference between us and the rest wasn't his tactical nous, but the fact we had one of the best strikers in Scotland playing up front for us.
I'm still disappointed it's happened but I'm already looking forward rather than backwards. He's gone and as much as I've always quite like Hearts, they're now off my Christmas card list and I hope they stay down because the way they've behaved over the last week has been extremely poor.
posted on 22/6/20
I think his career after his first time as Hearts manager has shown that he's not an irreplaceable manager. I'm sure he'll do ok at Hearts as it looks like they will go with the spend way more than the rest tactic.
I wonder if Dundee Utd will go for Oran Kearney, some established Scottish Premier manager or someone unknown.
posted on 22/6/20
No idea what we'll do about a new manager. My initial feeling is we'll go for a younger coach but that's not based on anything other than my own gut feeling.
Tommy Wright is the favourite but he doesn't excite me (although I don't think he'd necessarily be a bad selection). A lot of United fans mentioning Robinson at Motherwell. A couple of left-field names were Duncan Ferguson and John Kennedy.
Given our American connections I wouldn't be surprised - although a bit concerned - if we went for someone from the States.
posted on 22/6/20
I think United might ask the question for John Kennedy like Hibs did but i think it'll take some amount of cash for Lawwell to part with him.
The more people you hear of that has worked with him now, can't sing his praises highly enough.
Damien Duff said Kennedy is the best coach he's ever worked with in playing and managing
He'll take over from Lennon when the time is right but if he goes out and manages for a season or 2 with a clause to come back then it might be beneficial to us.
posted on 22/6/20
comment by NNH (U10730)
posted 16 minutes ago
Such a bizarre move in a professional capacity and financially, given the current state of Hearts, are we really saying they can blow United out the water with wages?
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Well we know where the compensation money will be going
posted on 22/6/20
Slightly off-topic but bit of a shocker Hibs closing their academy? Decent facilities too. I guess the SFA are getting their project Brave goal of less academies, after all?
posted on 22/6/20
a think this is a blessing for Dundee Utd, that was probably the poorest championship for years and they were stumbling over the line
watched a few games and the style of football wasn't the best
posted on 22/6/20
comment by Silver (U6112)
posted 2 minutes ago
Slightly off-topic but bit of a shocker Hibs closing their academy? Decent facilities too. I guess the SFA are getting their project Brave goal of less academies, after all?
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Was going to say they’ve had a conveyor belt of talent in recent years, but actually can’t think of many from the last decade, all the ones coming to mind (Fletchers, Brown, Roirden) are before that no?
posted on 22/6/20
comment by Silver (U6112)
posted 11 minutes ago
Slightly off-topic but bit of a shocker Hibs closing their academy? Decent facilities too. I guess the SFA are getting their project Brave goal of less academies, after all?
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And what about Aberdeen asking their players to take wage cuts then signing Johnny Hayes
posted on 22/6/20
Ah well, move on - he got us there but it wasn’t pretty. It’s a shame, because there was a wee spell where it looked like we could have won it playing exciting football (at that level) but that didn’t seem to be in the plan.
Big decision now, to go safe or to try our luck!
Is anyone on here on Ivan’s Christmas card list, or are we all in the bin with Hearts?
Wonder what the chances are of us getting Hearts in the cup...!
posted on 22/6/20
I really thought Hibs would close that as the last option to save money. Maybe they're in even more trouble than I realised.
posted on 22/6/20
comment by IvanGolacIsMagic (U5291)
posted 20 minutes ago
comment by Silver (U6112)
posted 11 minutes ago
Slightly off-topic but bit of a shocker Hibs closing their academy? Decent facilities too. I guess the SFA are getting their project Brave goal of less academies, after all?
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And what about Aberdeen asking their players to take wage cuts then signing Johnny Hayes
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I think as long as he's on less or the same as everyone else after their cuts then it's not that bad a decision.
posted on 22/6/20
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posted on 22/6/20
Tell you something, i can't wait to we play Hearts in the Scottish cup semi, it'll be absolute poison
Anyway, i see England is expected to reduce social distancing to 1M by the middle of July, allowing football stadiums to open at 50% capacity.
Suspect we could be in a position to do the same for the start of the season.
posted on 22/6/20
The whole social distancing thing seems to have fallen apart anyway so hopefully it does go down to 1m.
No idea how they manage emptying the stadium though if we're still meant to keep 1m apart. Or kants shuffling along the row to get to the toilet
posted on 22/6/20
comment by IvanGolacIsMagic (U5291)
posted 14 seconds ago
The whole social distancing thing seems to have fallen apart anyway so hopefully it does go down to 1m.
No idea how they manage emptying the stadium though if we're still meant to keep 1m apart. Or kants shuffling along the row to get to the toilet
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Suspect that'll fall into the category of not being next to each other for 15 minutes when exiting and if it's only 50% capacity, should take 5-10 mins to clear the full stadium.
posted on 22/6/20
comment by NNH (U10730)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by IvanGolacIsMagic (U5291)
posted 14 seconds ago
The whole social distancing thing seems to have fallen apart anyway so hopefully it does go down to 1m.
No idea how they manage emptying the stadium though if we're still meant to keep 1m apart. Or kants shuffling along the row to get to the toilet
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Suspect that'll fall into the category of not being next to each other for 15 minutes when exiting and if it's only 50% capacity, should take 5-10 mins to clear the full stadium.
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Odsonne Edouard can clear a capacity crowd at ibrox in less than 4 mins apart from that shower in the corner.
posted on 22/6/20
posted on 22/6/20
French eddy is celtics version of peter lovenkrands then mags.
Pete loved goals against the tic.emptied one end of hampden in a few mins in cup final.
Yea I know,
Straw clutching
Past glories
Its all we got for now 😀
posted on 22/6/20
Comment deleted by Site Moderator
posted on 22/6/20
comment by Magnum. No more Mr Nice Guy. (U22391)
posted 43 minutes ago
comment by NNH (U10730)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by IvanGolacIsMagic (U5291)
posted 14 seconds ago
The whole social distancing thing seems to have fallen apart anyway so hopefully it does go down to 1m.
No idea how they manage emptying the stadium though if we're still meant to keep 1m apart. Or kants shuffling along the row to get to the toilet
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Suspect that'll fall into the category of not being next to each other for 15 minutes when exiting and if it's only 50% capacity, should take 5-10 mins to clear the full stadium.
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Odsonne Edouard can clear a capacity crowd at ibrox in less than 4 mins apart from that shower in the corner.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
The Blue Wafflers?
posted on 22/6/20
Good to see Hayes coming back, deserved his move at the time, didn’t quite work out for him, can easer him playing left back tho
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