JAG1970 Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 20 minutes ago, Norgethistle said: From what I’ve heard Doolan was wanted by McColl, he wanted to return, was within budget but was vetoed by the chair Care to speculate why? Doesn’t auger well for the future if the manager doesn’t get to pick the players he signs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 minute ago, JAG1970 said: Care to speculate why? Doesn’t auger well for the future if the manager doesn’t get to pick the players he signs... I’ve no idea as to why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG1970 Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, Norgethistle said: I’ve no idea as to why. Probably because his PowerPoint wasn’t good enough.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jags on tour Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Can folk not just accept that Doolan is finished, he’s been rank rotten and not kicked a baw for years. I wish the re-signings of McCall, Archie and Harkins were blocked as they have been hopeless since coming back! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG1970 Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Just now, jags on tour said: Can folk not just accept that Doolan is finished, he’s been rank rotten and not kicked a baw for years. I wish the re-signings of McCall, Archie and Harkins were blocked as they have been hopeless since coming back! Don’t think that’s the point.. regardless of who it is, if the board start making signing decisions then how many do they make? One, two, three... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 14 minutes ago, JAG1970 said: Don’t think that’s the point.. regardless of who it is, if the board start making signing decisions then how many do they make? One, two, three... I think the point is not that the chair is picking players but simply outlying how much we can afford to spend on the squad and there is nothing unusual in that Doolan has been poor for 3 seasons can we move on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 54 minutes ago, Norgethistle said: From what I’ve heard Doolan was wanted by McColl, he wanted to return, was within budget but was vetoed by the chair The only bit of that I believe is “was within budget” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, javeajag said: I think the point is not that the chair is picking players but simply outlying how much we can afford to spend on the squad and there is nothing unusual in that Doolan has been poor for 3 seasons can we move on He was within the managers budget, and was a target for him. Especially with Mansell maybe moving on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Norgethistle said: From what I’ve heard Doolan was wanted by McColl, he wanted to return, was within budget but was vetoed by the chair If true this is worrying on 2 fronts 1. McCall wanted to bring him back 2. The Chair overruled him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Perhaps McCall wanted to bring him back on part coaching/part playing position. The Board maybe think our current status doesn't warrant additional coaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Col Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 And they wouldn’t be wrong. Ditch one of the assistant managers to open up a space for a coach if McCall wants one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGJags Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 3 hours ago, lady-isobel-barnett said: Perhaps McCall wanted to bring him back on part coaching/part playing position. The Board maybe think our current status doesn't warrant additional coaches. If that’s true, then the Board were surprisingly correct then, because we don’t need other coaches, at this time. If it’s simply in a player role, then it’s down to McCall, or it should be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 10 hours ago, jaggy said: If true this is worrying on 2 fronts 1. McCall wanted to bring him back 2. The Chair overruled him It's also worrying that it if it has any truth behind it that it has got out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watties wallies Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 13 hours ago, Norgethistle said: From what I’ve heard Doolan was wanted by McColl, he wanted to return, was within budget but was vetoed by the chair I assume that this was oor gary speaking through the chair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 15 hours ago, Norgethistle said: From what I’ve heard Doolan was wanted by McColl, he wanted to return, was within budget but was vetoed by the chair I'm not a fan of Jacqui Low. The handling of the Doolan departure was shameful. Some of the statements the club have put out are cringeworthy. Advising fans on the production of an anti-SPFL banner was an appalling embarrassment. It's alarming though, if true, that someone at the club is feeding vague stories to fans to post on the internet without substantiation. The club are in a parlous state especially given the uncertainty about returning to playing football. I'm not a business-minded person but it seems that until Colin Weir's estate is settled the club is in limbo. I don't see any change of leadership on the horizon. I'm not sure what this sniping is hoping to achieve. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 1 hour ago, BowenBoys said: I'm not a fan of Jacqui Low. The handling of the Doolan departure was shameful. Some of the statements the club have put out are cringeworthy. Advising fans on the production of an anti-SPFL banner was an appalling embarrassment. It's alarming though, if true, that someone at the club is feeding vague stories to fans to post on the internet without substantiation. The club are in a parlous state especially given the uncertainty about returning to playing football. I'm not a business-minded person but it seems that until Colin Weir's estate is settled the club is in limbo. I don't see any change of leadership on the horizon. I'm not sure what this sniping is hoping to achieve. Story never came from the club, but someone very close to the player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphod Beeblebrox Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 Although it is defo not happening now I was in two minds about a Doolan return. 1. It would have been a massive boost to the club and fans to have the legend that is Sir Kris Doolan return and would hopefully galvanize the support a bit. 2. What if he return and was absolutely rubbish would this sour his legacy and simple leave everyone with the memory of an aging striker who couldn't replicate the form of his first spell. I know people will say he wasnt great in his last season with his but to be fair who was?? Disappointing if the someone on the board is deciding who we sign and dont sign. I cant see McCall standing for this. Surely he has a budget and as long as the players he brings in are within this budget then the board shouldn't really have an input. The only instance where I would expect the board to interfere with a signing is if that player had some sort of ongoing issue that could potentially damage the reputation of the club which Doolan certainly does not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 16 minutes ago, Norgethistle said: Story never came from the club, but someone very close to the player The story did come from the club otherwise it wouldn't exist. It just took a more circuitous route. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyhouston Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 Cardle was only resigned for club pics with that sunbed tan of his Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 3 hours ago, BowenBoys said: I'm not sure what this sniping is hoping to achieve. Because there is no change of leadership likely for the foreseeable future, are we as fans merely to accept all that goes on without questioning the reasoning behind it and the actual direction and governance of the club? I fully understand she has successfully built up an almost cult following from a very vocal section of our fan base, but no custodian of the club, regardless how much cash they have put in should be allowed to go unchallenged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl1971 Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 6 minutes ago, Norgethistle said: Because there is no change of leadership likely for the foreseeable future, are we as fans merely to accept all that goes on without questioning the reasoning behind it and the actual direction and governance of the club? I fully understand she has successfully built up an almost cult following from a very vocal section of our fan base, but no custodian of the club, regardless how much cash they have put in should be allowed to go unchallenged Cult following for jlow...they are keeping a low profile that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Norgethistle said: Story never came from the club, but someone very close to the player Not necessarily the most ‘objective’ source and we don’t actually know the facts but if it’s avoided bringing back Doolan as a player then it’s a good outcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Norgethistle said: Because there is no change of leadership likely for the foreseeable future, are we as fans merely to accept all that goes on without questioning the reasoning behind it and the actual direction and governance of the club? I fully understand she has successfully built up an almost cult following from a very vocal section of our fan base, but no custodian of the club, regardless how much cash they have put in should be allowed to go unchallenged Cult following? Where has that nonsense came from? I've never heard anything vocal about her, pro or anti 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 Aidan Fitzpatrick on loan to QOS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 Blair Alston signs for Falkirk. Good signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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