Vinnyjag Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Big Dave number 4 and 18 the only two of the trialists worth another look. Need to remember that Welsh, Bannigan, Muirhead and McMillan didn't feature at all tonight, and they are all possible first choice players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jags on tour Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 any ideas who the rb trialist was? and why muirhead welsh and mcmillan didnt get in the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigthepict Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I heard someone calling the 18 'Keith'. I thought Hemmings just didn't see much of the ball but didn't do anything wrong (except not see O'Donnell in space one time), was he not involved in the 1-2 where we nearly scored (best move of the game maybe). The Czech centre half worried me as his choice of passes will result in the loss of goals. Number 4 trialist I thought had an excellent game and his passing was a highlight of the match, composed but not wasting time, although could do with some porridge and a gym visit (Erskine type of build), talking of which, Ross Forbes looks like he's bulked up a bit which is good. Number 18 trialist looked quite promising. Baird looks like a trier and doesn't like losing the ball which is a good sign. Dools, Lawless, Craigen all looked pretty good, especially Lawless who was very lively. SoD I thought was playing with a real confidence and getting into great space consistently and deserved more of the ball, I think he is going to have a cracking season, and hopefully Sinclair who was solid enough will do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotter Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 The Czech centre half worried me as his choice of passes will result in the loss of goals. Number 4 trialist I thought had an excellent game and his passing was a highlight of the match, composed but not wasting time, although could do with some porridge and a gym visit (Erskine type of build), talking of which, Ross Forbes looks like he's bulked up a bit which is good. Number 18 trialist looked quite promising. I was watching the Czech boy at set pieces against us. Too busy looking at the man & had his back to the ball when corner was coming over. One of my mates who was there Sat had said about. Apparently did the same thing then as well. & to the boys who reckoned Dave from Gateshead was 'uninspiring', he certainly looked the part for 45 minutes tonight. Time will tell but first impressions very good. Same with the number 18. The number 16 CH prob worth another look. Didn't have a lot to do. Couple of 'wayward' long balls but good in the air. Thought he was quite tidy moving forward with the ball at his feet also. Hemmings not bringing anything different than what Baird/Doolan are imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Of The Month Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Nothing really to add as most has already been said but Hemmings was hardly a 'waste of space.' He's worth another look at Arbroath. He was involved in a neat 1-2 that created one of the better chances of the game and then he was unlucky to be just too far behind the ball after a lovely bit of skill by Lawless before he cut it back from the touchline. I think he could add a more physical presence up front if given a chance, he's certainly got more of a build for it than either Doolan or Baird. I'd sign Big Dave in a heartbeat too and hope we can have another look at number 18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Stevenson Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Didn't rate the second half centre half at all. Had chances to take a better touch a couple of times and just lumped it or went right through it. Thought the 1st half CH was the better of the two without either of them being under any particularly severe pressure. The guy who played centre-mid in the 1st half was pretty decent and had good control and generally good passing. Ditto, the guy who came on late, the number 18. He certainly seemed to want to make an impression in his brief opportunity, and did so for me. Hemmings didn't look too great, but he was involved with the No. 18 in a nice move at the edge of the box that nearly resulted in a goal. He had the chance to play O'Donnell in down the right on a good break but moved the ball inside where the move petered out. Annoying, when the obvious ball was the best one in the circumstances. That said, he didn't get a lot of time. Probably worth some more game time. Would like to see the No.18 get another opportunity too. Of the regulars, O'Donnell, Balatoni, Lawless, Forbes and Doolz had good games, though some of Lawless final balls and Forbes dead balls were not up to their usual standard. Kerr had a decent game as well, though he got caught in possession twice in succession early in the second half. Sinclair got up the park a lot but just didn't seem to have the pace to get beyond the full back and didn't get many good balls in as a result. All in all, a decent performance and we really should have won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Enjoyed the game. Thought the trialist linesman came onto a game late on. Most been said already. Don't think it's ideal that neither of the trialist centrebacks are naturally left sided seeing as Balatoni, Muirhead & McMillan are right sided. Thought the pace of Dave 14 and especially the No18 will interest Archie. They both looked quite comfortable on the ball. I think we can assume they'll both show up well in training so I'd expect to see those two at Arbroath btw... Anyone who can judge a striker/forward on a sole 35 mins of play should offer their talent to the club. I'm sure Archie could use a scouting genius. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrybritton9 Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Glad to see us wearing the SPL numbers. But this pic shows Livi wearing them too. Is this league reconstruction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda-jag Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I believe so. I've heard a rumour all 42 clubs are to have squad numbers this season, not just the top league. Can anyone confirm if this is right or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistledave78 Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I believe so. I've heard a rumour all 42 clubs are to have squad numbers this season, not just the top league. Can anyone confirm if this is right or not? Think I read somewhere that its just the top two divisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrybritton9 Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I've emailed the SPL for an explanation. What are the leagues going to be called? Premier? Championship? League A any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda-jag Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Think I read somewhere that its just the top two divisions. Thanks. I've emailed the SPL for an explanation. What are the leagues going to be called? Premier? Championship? League A any ideas? 1. SPL doesn't exist anymore 2. you really expecting a reply from cockwomble associates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrybritton9 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 I need to know somehow ! i have 3 kits ordered ( for me and my kids!) what font do we use to get our names on them ???!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrybritton9 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Mystery solved: http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/dundee/231915-first-division-clubs-must-give-players-squad-numbers-for-201314-season/ That seems a bit of a daft idea. It must be a waste of money for Divsion 1 teams to have to create all these unique named and numbered jerseys. I remember SOD saying that he was glad to get to the SPL because it meant he would get a jersey which fitted - not just having to wear the same Xtra large jersey that he's had to put up with all year! And it does seem a wee bit daft that ALL clubs in ALL divisions will wear these numbers. It features the SPL trophy on them. How is that relevant to supporters of Forfar, Stranraer, Peterhead and Morton (don't laugh!) Seems a bit of lazy/cheap compromise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Passenger Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 i have 3 kits ordered ( for me and my kids!) what font do we use to get our names on them ???!!? Comic Sans MS 14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewarty Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) Glad to see us wearing the SPL numbers. But this pic shows Livi wearing them too. Is this league reconstruction? Here's how you get decent hospitality - sign Tony Macaroni and hand him the captain's armband. Edited July 19, 2013 by Stewarty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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