yoda-jag Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I would just love to beat them next season We will. Only 3 times though. Because we will be in top 6, while Dundee Wannabejags will be in bottom 6 this time next year. Paton and Erskine both making big mistakes leaving, their loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Have you heard Dowie's staying? No. Just surmising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Quinn Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 So he stayed away because of what one fan said to him ? Maybe it was his guilty consience at snapping our players up on pre-contracts, one only days before the title decider !!!! the board backed judas mcnamara heavily to make a challenge this year and bring in his own players and he stabbed us in the back by goin to united, who i dont think a much bigger club than us. Plus he's stealin our players on pre contracts too. express bus to the chib unit i say! Well done to the boy who abused him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dariog Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Jagger naught is Dowie signing on at Thistle as there has been formal interest from teams from down south if or both Balatoni and Muirhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotter Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 the board backed judas mcnamara heavily to make a challenge this year and bring in his own players and he stabbed us in the back by goin to united, who i dont think a much bigger club than us. Plus he's stealin our players on pre contracts too. express bus to the chib unit i say! Well done to the boy who abused him They did. Then he drops Murray & disappears to DU where his 1st two signings are signings of the previous manager!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Jagger naught is Dowie signing on at Thistle as there has been formal interest from teams from down south if or both Balatoni and Muirhead Dunno. Is that right? Formal interest for Balatoni and Muirhead? From what source? I'm not too bothered by the arabisation of Paton and Erskine, but if we also lose B & M then Archie might need to keep playing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 (edited) Classy United getting Paton to sign up with a 10p biro!!! I spotted that too but 10p is a rip-off. You can get a box of 20 in my local 99p shop. Edited April 17, 2013 by kni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eff Tee Ohh Eff Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I believe Dundee Utd only released it in response to David Beattie's comment on the radio confirming that the pre-contract had been signed. This was the first official confirmation anywhere and DU had to respond rather than have their fans hearing it elsewhere. Two points: Why did Beattie feel he had to confirm the pre-contract agreements one hour before kick off in one of our biggest games of the season when one of the players in question would be playing for us that night? It doesn't make sense unless he knew DUFC were going to go public with it anyway. I've forgotten my second point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eff Tee Ohh Eff Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 .....oh aye, got it now.......regardless of Beattie's statement on the pre-contract agreement (and the reasons for it) it was hugely disrespectful of United to publish that photo on their website before our game against Raith Rovers when at least one of the players in question was likely to be playing for Thistle on the same night. As a club, DUFC are becoming as morally bankrupt as their across the street neighbours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eff Tee Ohh Eff Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 ......and one last thing, I for one will not be setting foot in Tannadice until they (or MacNamara) have paid us every penny that is due to our club. FTA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I think the photo's the worst part. It just looks so wrong with players who are still contracted to another club. We all know it happens, but this looked like rubbing our noses in it. Which is ironic at a time when we're all, genuinely, now seeing McNamara's departure as a lucky break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThickAsThieves Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 ......and one last thing, I for one will not be setting foot in Tannadice until they (or MacNamara) have paid us every penny that is due to our club. FTA! You'll be missing out on one hell of a match then. I can see us vs. Dundee United as quite tasty, I'm looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dariog Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Word in the ground last night was Balatoni interest from Reading and Muirhead has impressed a number of teams with Leeds United and Stevenage prepared to make offer during window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambieIsGod Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Quite simply if McNaJudasMara has stayed away from any game because of potential abuse from fans, he's in the wrong profession. Can you imagine Lambie or even our Archie, avoiding a game for that reason. It's part of the game and part of the banter. Becoming quite the choirboy is our ex manager! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eff Tee Ohh Eff Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 You'll be missing out on one hell of a match then. I can see us vs. Dundee United as quite tasty, I'm looking forward to it. I'll definitely be at v Them!-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Two points: Why did Beattie feel he had to confirm the pre-contract agreements one hour before kick off in one of our biggest games of the season when one of the players in question would be playing for us that night? It doesn't make sense unless he knew DUFC were going to go public with it anyway. I've forgotten my second point. He was asked the question and he decided to answer it. According to Chris and Paul on facebook it was signed weeks before, so only Beattie knows why he confirmed it. .....oh aye, got it now.......regardless of Beattie's statement on the pre-contract agreement (and the reasons for it) it was hugely disrespectful of United to publish that photo on their website before our game against Raith Rovers when at least one of the players in question was likely to be playing for Thistle on the same night. As a club, DUFC are becoming as morally bankrupt as their across the street neighbours. It was published at 9 pm, an hour and a quarter after KO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryHell Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Two points: Why did Beattie feel he had to confirm the pre-contract agreements one hour before kick off in one of our biggest games of the season when one of the players in question would be playing for us that night? It doesn't make sense unless he knew DUFC were going to go public with it anyway. I've forgotten my second point. Anyone else feel quite comfortable that we now have a club chairman willing to tell the truth rather than try to fob us off with 'all will become clear at the end of the season' or something like that? He was asked the question - he answered it. It's not as if he just happened to drop it into conversation. At the 'meet the board' night a couple of seasons ago, when we were 200k down, he said that nothing was out of bounds and he'd answer everything as honestly as possible. Happy to see this honesty continue - don't think Beattie comes out of this badly at all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson Towers Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 http://www.dundeeuni...atonerskine.jpg I have always really liked Paton: but man, does he have a weird-shaped head... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicofan Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 http://www.dundeeuni...atonerskine.jpg I have always really liked Paton: but man, does he have a weird-shaped head... said it before he's got a heed like a biscuit tin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) FWIW, to me, neither player looks as though he's just won a double rollover on Euromillions. In fact, both give the impression that the photographer is getting sick of telling them to say cheese. So maybe there's a reluctance there that says they're signing for that shower with a heavy heart? Maybe I'm just seeing what I want to in that picture, but that's how it looks to me. Edited April 18, 2013 by Blackpool Jags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotter Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Anyone else feel quite comfortable that we now have a club chairman willing to tell the truth rather than try to fob us off with 'all will become clear at the end of the season' or something like that? He was asked the question - he answered it. It's not as if he just happened to drop it into conversation. At the 'meet the board' night a couple of seasons ago, when we were 200k down, he said that nothing was out of bounds and he'd answer everything as honestly as possible. Happy to see this honesty continue - don't think Beattie comes out of this badly at all. My thoughts exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Anyone else feel quite comfortable that we now have a club chairman willing to tell the truth rather than try to fob us off with 'all will become clear at the end of the season' or something like that? He was asked the question - he answered it. It's not as if he just happened to drop it into conversation. At the 'meet the board' night a couple of seasons ago, when we were 200k down, he said that nothing was out of bounds and he'd answer everything as honestly as possible. Happy to see this honesty continue - don't think Beattie comes out of this badly at all. Fair comment. I was also comforted by his comments on the budget, i.e. we will not overspend to survive in the SPL. Presumably, any profits from this season will be used to reduce the debt. The club appears to be in safe hands. Several SPL clubs are reducing their budgets and wage bills. We should be be competitive if we can replace the departing players with new signings of similar or higher quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eff Tee Ohh Eff Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Anyone else feel quite comfortable that we now have a club chairman willing to tell the truth rather than try to fob us off with 'all will become clear at the end of the season' or something like that? He was asked the question - he answered it. It's not as if he just happened to drop it into conversation. At the 'meet the board' night a couple of seasons ago, when we were 200k down, he said that nothing was out of bounds and he'd answer everything as honestly as possible. Happy to see this honesty continue - don't think Beattie comes out of this badly at all. I'm all for transparency and openness but I still find the timing of Beattie's comments inappropriate. Granted, he was put on the spot but I would have expected somebody in his position to be able to haud his wheesht, at least until the title is won. It just puts extra pressure on the players at a time when we need them to be 100% focussed on their football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I'm all for transparency and openness but I still find the timing of Beattie's comments inappropriate. Granted, he was put on the spot but I would have expected somebody in his position to be able to haud his wheesht, at least until the title is won. It just puts extra pressure on the players at a time when we need them to be 100% focussed on their football. I commend David Beattie in his honesty. I see what you are saying, in that maybe diplomacy was the order of the day, but its refreshing that we seem to have a chairman who is telling us in black and white. Did Dundee United HAVE to release that photo, DURING our game on Tuesday?? NO! they didnt. At 9pm that night???? It could easily have waited until the next morning. A bit of shennaigans aplay I bet. And if I recollect the interview, when asked about Paton and Erskine, he says "It appears so", words I know, but it left it open to ANY interpretation. Anyway, its done and dusted, and Im sure they want be the last to better themselves before the summers out. We move on and trust Archie in what he and Shaggy are about to do. Archie has proved he has got a bit of tactical nous,and for a rookie manager, thats a great portent for the future. Im sure ARchie has his targets and will be working hard to pull them off. Lets enjoy the final weeks of this wonderful season and await the comings and goings with excitement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collins Out! Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 FWIW, to me, neither player looks as though he's just won a double rollover on Euromillions. In fact, both give the impression that the photographer is getting sick of telling them to say cheese. So maybe there's a reluctance there that says they're signing for that shower with a heavy heart? Maybe I'm just seeing what I want to in that picture, but that's how it looks to me. They should never have agreed to that picture before the end of the season. I wish them both all the best but they have made it difficult for themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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