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I reckon coaches will have been telling him to improve his work ethic , fitness and attitude since he was about 13 . You either have the desire or you don’t and he doesn’t .

I think it’s a mentality thing that seeps through the whole team . When we are level or behind in a game we are looking to go forward and score and ( sometimes ) look a decent team . When we go in front the whole focus changes to not losing a goal . We sit deeper and deeper , do not retain the ball , don’t attempt to build sustained pressure . This is something that needs a change of emphasis / attitude , and that needs to come from the manager .

Was just waiting for that from you .

How would you know ?

Positive as always .

Not convinced their goal was offside . Would not have been happy if that decision has been given against us !

Agreed - much better than Friday . Thought Milne , Neilson , Lawless and McInroy were our best performers . Willians looks nervous about taking his man on .

Not just his work rate . He is clearly not fit enough and is not very good at playing football .

Totally agree . QP were the much better team - they had a shape , new what they were trying to do and had players who could control a ball and play a pass . We were shocking and lucky to get a point .

Exactly .

No not at all - that is not my point . My point is the other poster takes every opportunity to decry the team , the manager and the club generally - whilst not attending games . I fully appreciate we have fans worldwide many of whom can only attend games in person infrequently .

I notice you avoided answering re your attendance at Firhill by using the old technique of answering a question with a question. In my view it is relevant because you are probably the most ardent exponent of wanting the manger sacked at every poor result and yet you seldom attend games. I appreciate you can view games via other mediums. Call me old fashioned but I think a supporter is someone who pays their ticket money and watches their team live. Anyway you bash on.

I would take him on a pay when you play basis.

If you read my previous post you will note I suggested Doolan needs to be given at least 2 full seasons to put a plan in place and implement that plan. Meanwhile you can " bash on " about wanting people sacked whenever we have a disappointing result. How often have you been at Firhill this season?

Quell surprise - you want the manager sacked. Just as you wanted McCall sacked. Sacking managers after a short period in charge will just result in a spiral of mediocrity. We need to put a plan in place and stick with it for at least 2 full seasons. The Manager should be clear what that plan is and the "supporters" should back him. We are an average club in a Scottish context . We have no divine right to success . Doolan is a young inexperienced manager who is no doubt learning as he goes along . I for 1 think he is an intelligent person and good communicator and I believe he has the respect of the players. I would much rather stick with him than change for some journeyman manager - which is all we could expect to attract.

Is your answer to every bad result to sack the manager ? Doolan is a young manager in his first full season - he is learning and will undoubtedly make mistakes . He is clearly intelligent and will get better . As supporters ( the clue is in the word) we should be getting behind him and the team - not using every opportunity to snipe and make smart arsed remarks . I am all for constructive criticism but comments like “ we’re not very good “ are completely unhelpful.

There’s a surprise .

And don’t you love them .

I suspect it means not just money but support in terms of facilities and how best to utilise the money available to the greatest effect .

Aye very good - the politicians answer . How many time did “workload afford” last season ?

Sorry ? What are you talking about . Any plans to visit Firhill this season ?

No just yours .

New season but still old moaning you .

Heard Turner is going to Dungdee

I think the Grealush handball was a penalty . He jumps - both arms go up as is natural when you jump - both arms then go down - he then raises his left arm and the ball hits his hand . There was no need for him to raise his left arm ,it was in an unnatural position.