Auld Jag Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 I have heard him on the radio on a number of times saying he thinks Bannigan is the best midfielder in the league. Lets hope we see a vast improvement in Banzo and the rest of the team also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibble Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Great news . Upwards and onwards. Not keen on doolan or esrskine back in a playing capacity. Time to look to the future not the past. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, dibble said: Great news . Upwards and onwards. Not keen on doolan or esrskine back in a playing capacity. Time to look to the future not the past. Both are doing coaching badges, it’s that capacity I think they could help us in. Plus a bit of succession planning for McCall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl1971 Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Great news. Plenty of time to rescue this season. We will know very quickly just how good or bad this squad actually is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, sandy said: Both are doing coaching badges, it’s that capacity I think they could help us in. Plus a bit of succession planning for McCall. McCall isn't even back yet and you are planning his successors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West of Scotland Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 17 minutes ago, dibble said: Great news . Upwards and onwards. Not keen on doolan or esrskine back in a playing capacity. Time to look to the future not the past. That's a rollercoaster of a post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alx Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Blimey, getting our first choice manager to drop down to the bottom of the league is astounding. I genuinely thought that next season was our best chance of IMC returning. PS - in the interests of musicality it should be 'Ian McCallys red and yella army', with the extra y. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That 1 jags fan Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Not sure I would want Doolan or Erskine back either tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elevenone Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 Great news. Welcome home Ian. Ayr have been entertaining to watch under him something sadly we have not in recent times. A return to enjoying matches again looms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Jag Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) It makes *perfect sense* to have Doolan and Erskine back. They would be filling the role as mentors to the new generation. Remember McCall last time had Donnelly and Archie, brought in Rowson, McNamara, Maxwell, Hinchcliffe etc. Not, with one or two exceptions, absolute stand-outs in this league in their positions, but with a core talent, a maturity and a hunger to prove something in the next stage of their careers in football. We went on about “men v kids #WeGotThis” in our title winning season but the bedrock of that team was wise old heads providing depth and experience to the bench and coaching team. Loth as I am to say it, if the personalities can be contained it’s also a good reason for keeping Kenny Miller, at least to the end of the season. Edited September 23, 2019 by Woodstock Jag 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Woodstock Jag said: Heard this news in the JFK Library in Boston. We choose to appoint McCall. Not because being a Jag is easy... but because it is hard. Ian McCall’s Red’n’yellarmy! Coincidently I heard it on the train back to Boston after watching the Patriots today. They thumped a team in green and white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 Great work by David Beattie and the board, swiftly removing a failing manager who was grossly unpopular and replacing him with a winning popular choice. Delighted with this appointment, welcome back Ian 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 Not to rain on the parade but when are PTFC going to announce this good news. Ayr have put it on their web site, the BBC have announced it, local Ayrshire papers have announced it, the news is being heralded in Boston so when are the Jags fans going to hear from the club? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 45 minutes ago, scotty said: Not to rain on the parade but when are PTFC going to announce this good news. Ayr have put it on their web site, the BBC have announced it, local Ayrshire papers have announced it, the news is being heralded in Boston so when are the Jags fans going to hear from the club? Today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watties wallies Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 best signing in years. well done the board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KemoAvdiu Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 1 hour ago, scotty said: Not to rain on the parade but when are PTFC going to announce this good news. Ayr have put it on their web site, the BBC have announced it, local Ayrshire papers have announced it, the news is being heralded in Boston so when are the Jags fans going to hear from the club? Ayr haven’t announced that he’s signed, and the papers are of course free to speculate on whatever they like. He is clearly coming, but the club aren’t going to put out a statement until the ink is dry on his contract. And quite rightly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Col Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 Genuinely delighted. Going to be a tough job for him but have every confidence that he can improve things. Will be interesting to see what Caldwell duds are still here come January/end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow & Redneck Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 I genuinely think that McCall has inherited a better squad from Caldwell than Caldwell did from Archibald. It will not be easy, but I do think McCall at the very least have a semi decent starting 11 capable of keeping in touch with the playoffs up until January where he can make what changes he feels necessary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camallain Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 Just heard the glad tidings whilst on holiday in Rhodes. Fair cheered me up given the Thomas Cook fiasco we now find ourselves in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 11 minutes ago, Yellow & Redneck said: I genuinely think that McCall has inherited a better squad from Caldwell than Caldwell did from Archibald. It will not be easy, but I do think McCall at the very least have a semi decent starting 11 capable of keeping in touch with the playoffs up until January where he can make what changes he feels necessary. I don't. We already had Sneddon, Penrice, McGinty, O'Ware, Slater, Bannigan, Gordon... and we also had Elliott, Spittal, Fitzpatrick, Erskine, Doolan. I think we're weaker but let's see what he can do with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARu-Strathbungo Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) Great news, IMC is the perfect fit for us, has a lot to do but he has all the skillsets required to get us competing in this league. I look forward to seeing the confirmation on the website today. [compensation package still to be agreed by both parties] Edited September 23, 2019 by ARu-Strathbungo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caramaca Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 Lachlan Cameron on radio this morning confirming the clubs have still to agree compensation re his present salary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 Am I the only one here who is not a McCall fan ? Always something slightly dodgy about him. That said, he and the club will get my backing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laukat Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 Best appointment we could make so well done to Mr Beattie for taking the neccesary action. I've noticed a couple of people already talking about the potential return of the 'red n yellow army' song. I think that is indicative of 2 things. First thing is that to the best of my knowledge the song was never sang whilst Caldwell which was a pretty clear demonstration that he never convinced the fans. Second thing it says is that we have made an appointment the fans are already behind. That in itself makes a big difference and will produce a different atmosphere at Firhill. If Archie is part of his management team it would be an extra bonus and be a real sign that the club is starting to heal. I suspect McCall will need most of this season to sort out the mess he's been left so realistically avoiding relegation is still the main task with a run at the playoffs next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 26 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said: Am I the only one here who is not a McCall fan ? Always something slightly dodgy about him. That said, he and the club will get my backing. It looks like it... I've always liked him, but I won't be hailing him as a returning hero, I'll see what job he does first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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