TRVMP Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Actually a fair-minded piece, this: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/271929/take-it-from-me-ian-cathro-you-wont-know-all-the-answers-just-dont-be-afraid-to-ask/ Some of the stuff about Cathro has been absolutely embarrassing but Duffy has hit a good middle ground here. He's pointing out that as a young manager, even one with a pro career, he didn't have all the answers when he first started out. (Whereas the likes of Kris Boyd are just sneering at him.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoon Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Yeah a decent piece. The photo of him as Falkirk manager though, ooft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaunTon Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Enjoyed the comments by Boyd. Demonstrated perfectly why so many pros fall into the thick as sh!t category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hej Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 The absolute fucking state of this https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/scottish-premiership/266192/kris-boyd-has-every-right-to-express-his-opinion-on-would-be-hearts-boss-ian-cathro/ From their 'chief football writer' too 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 What did Boyd say about him? Peter Weatherson is the greatest player since Ritchie, and should be assigned 'chairman for life' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 What did Boyd say about him? https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2016/dec/06/scottish-football-hearts-ian-cathro-sfa-malky-mackay?CMP=share_btn_tw Ewan Murray's slagging of Boyd's column is much better than the column itself. "a player as notable throughout his career for what he couldn’t do as what he could." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deego Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Boyd's an idiot. He also claimed in his column that this year's qualifying campaign for Scotland is a disaster as a result of Rangers' 'relegation' to the bottom league a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoon Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Duffy is on Super Scoreboard this evening. If anyone is brave enough to not only listen, but ask Duffy if there's any danger of Gunning signing a new deal that'd be smashing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Duffy is on Super Scoreboard this evening. If anyone is brave enough to not only listen, but ask Duffy if there's any danger of Gunning signing a new deal that'd be smashing. Someone said on P&B that Gunning said he was staying with us at the Beith game. Could be bullshit of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONofmemories Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Didn't hear that from him, but sir Gavin was loving the attention. He's a real life baller TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Someone said on P&B that Gunning said he was staying with us at the Beith game. Could be bulls*** of course. Even if someone did hear Gunning say that is he going to say anything else? Naw mate, tbh I'd rather play for Hamilton or Partick so first chance I get, y'know? Peter Weatherson is the greatest player since Ritchie, and should be assigned 'chairman for life' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles_Joe Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Did anyone see him sticking a toilet roll in the camera guys massive lens? He can't be trusted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONofmemories Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Did anyone see him sticking a toilet roll in the camera guys massive lens? He can't be trusted. Yes, followed by complete bemusement from the camera guy. Gav, man xxxxxxx TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfever Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Imagine a football team appointing a young coach who has never played at a high level to be their manager, whatever will we come up with next. I mean it's not like anyone has ever tried that before... What Carew can do with a ball, I can do with an orange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano1874 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Sir Gavin's antics on Saturday were absolutely outstanding. 26/4/18 A Decade of Wakeism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmdc Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Imagine a football team appointing a young coach who has never played at a high level to be their manager, whatever will we come up with next. I mean it's not like anyone has ever tried that before... Was thinking the other day that Cathro's story (and reported methodology) reminds me a bit of AVB. In fact, with a beard he'd look a bit like him too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRVMP Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 Imagine a football team appointing a young coach who has never played at a high level to be their manager, whatever will we come up with next. I mean it's not like anyone has ever tried that before... Was thinking the other day that Cathro's story (and reported methodology) reminds me a bit of AVB. In fact, with a beard he'd look a bit like him too. There are others, too, Arrigo Sacchi, Gregorio Manzano, and while it isn't as high a level, FC Dallas had the peerlessly-named Schellas Hyndman in charge for a few years and he barely kicked a ball professionally in his life. That said, I do think there's some merit to what Cathro's detractors are saying. Rightly or wrongly, some players are going to be difficult to manage unless you can stamp your authority on them, and one way of doing that is by being a guy who's played at the top level. Now, even then it's hardly failsafe. John Collins at Hibs is an excellent example - easily one of the best Scottish players of his generation, and extremely fit and athletic to this day, but his players didn't want to know. For me the appointment of Cathro is a forward-looking one, but that doesn't mean that there aren't potential pitfalls. The issue I have (and I think a lot of people feel the same way) isn't so much that some people are pointing out these pitfalls, but rather when the likes of Kris Boyd do it, it's extremely personal in its nature and comes across as hugely jealous. Boyd's line about Cathro looking forward to FIFA 17 was not only shit bants but also quite below the belt - he'd never say that in a paper about one of the ex-pro boys' club, but he feels he can get away with it with Cathro. I hope Hearts put eight or nine past Kilmarnock next time they play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Sir Gavin's antics on Saturday were absolutely outstanding. He ran past the goal on the way to the changing rooms saying something along the lines of "this is the best game i've ever been involved in and I haven't even played" with a big grin on his face. He's one of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRVMP Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 The absolute ****ing state of this https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/scottish-premiership/266192/kris-boyd-has-every-right-to-express-his-opinion-on-would-be-hearts-boss-ian-cathro/ From their 'chief football writer' too 😂 It's embarrassing stuff. It's not that Boyd has an opinion, it's that his opinion is that of a complete arsehole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRVMP Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 He ran past the goal on the way to the changing rooms saying something along the lines of "this is the best game i've ever been involved in and I haven't even played" with a big grin on his face. He's one of us Arise Sir Gavin, he's one of our own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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