16 Aug 2018 20:20:29
Evening Ed

I have been wanting to join and post having long observed the opinion and views of others and so here goes

The key to a successful season will rest with the current first X1. They haven't become dreadful overnight, and now more than ever over the past few years they need our support to rebuild their confidence. A couple of signings won't, in itself, make the difference in terms of success. Existing players getting organised, hungry, confident, committed, fit and motivated WILL make a massive difference all told.

The fans have a part to play in this too. Being bullish and confident is easy when we're sweeping everything in front of us aside, but mettle I tested when the chips aren't falling for us as we'd like.

I do wonder whether Tierney being actively marketed out of the club helped? The summer window so far has been about our big ticket players potentially leaving, and the public relations around that hasn't been the best. The McGinn saga has left a bit of a sour taste too.

However, if we can regroup, thrash Thistle and Accies and get back in to a groove ( Rosenborg second half) then perhaps an old firm triumph and EL qualification will steady us a little?

One last point. BR has been saying the right things but I do see a bit of tiredness and blankness in his delivery in terms of messaging. If he's vague and unsure and dissatisfied ( however justified) he needs to regroup too and LEAD his charges, especially now

Thanks Ed.

1.) 16 Aug 2018
16 Aug 2018 21:01:30
Finely conceived and well executed first post, Deidrykb.

2.) 16 Aug 2018
16 Aug 2018 21:14:39
@deidrykb welcome to the site, look forward to more of your posts hail hail.

3.) 16 Aug 2018
16 Aug 2018 21:30:11
Much obliged both, followed your respective posts for a while and look forward to contributing 😁.