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Strathallan Rover · Joined: 29 Nov 2014 Posts: 582

I am glad he has left. He ran out of steam months ago once opposition managers sussed out his one dimensional playing style. The injury to Spencer was a blow, but the fact teams snuffed out Zanatta, who was our only real goal threat, was equally damaging .We were crying out for a centre forward and he watched lots of matches up and down the country and plumped for the worst signing in our history. The only problem i have with the board on this is someone should have told him " NO". If the budget is a small one next season it is due to McGlynn spraying this season's one against a wall. Too many poor signings mainly in the striking department was our downfall. Considering where we were in December and failing to make the top four, i am amazed that the board offered him a new deal. Similar to his first spell at the club, he builds up momentum then once that runs out there is no plan b. My choice would be Levein with Berra as No2. I am like all Rovers fans just crossing everything that the board get it right.

scotty · Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 8816 Location: Almost Dysart.

Other than Riley Snow I don't think any of this seasons signings were all that bad. Tac-tics were another issue entirely but the loss of Spencer and injury to Matthews really broke us and not only stopped the feed to Zanatta and Ross but even stopped us getting the ball out of defence in games. Playing games where you needed to change thins and having only 3 or 4 U20's subs on the bench was key. Another question could be "was McGlynn at fault for the injuries?" Perhaps it was pitch related, perhaps not? At the end of the day who knows but we do seem to get far more than our share of big injuries.
After the Goodwillie debacle (which any board with anything about them at all would have killed off in it's infancy) McGlynn was definitely a changed man, all his enthusiasm was gone, he knew he wasn't wanted by those at board level and was looking at his options after February.

One of the best Rovers managers in my 45 seasons following the club I have to say John McGlynn wasn't perfect, he was however dedicated, hard working and genuinely enthusiastic about football and Raith Rovers. I doubt the next man will have as many of those traits as he did, another Snake in the Grass like McKinnon may be a good manager but be totally untrustworthy, Another Locke may interview well but be otherwise hapless or another Anelka may rock up seemingly at a bargain price yet prove to be a potential bankruptcy.

Time will tell and we can only hope they get it right but I honestly don't trust them to do so, I seriously doubt they have a 1/4 of the feelings for the club that we the fans have.
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Raith2020 · Joined: 02 Jul 2021 Posts: 117

WillieKirk · Joined: 08 Feb 2014 Posts: 1705 Location: Portobello

Was that the manager that had a Tv documentary about him and his team in India 2020? He rocked. Have him in a minute but can’t remember his name!!
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Raith2020 · Joined: 02 Jul 2021 Posts: 117

WillieKirk · Joined: 08 Feb 2014 Posts: 1705 Location: Portobello

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https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/real-kashmir-fc-coach-david-robertson-honoured-with-british-empire-medal-7355878/lite/
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badpress139 · Joined: 19 May 2015 Posts: 2265 Location: Glenrothes

Gary Parker · Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 2:09 pm Post subject:

Vinnie · Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 3:30 pm Post subject:

Amazing how some see rumour and conjecture as gospel to form an opinion
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Tam · Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 4:46 pm Post subject:

I agreed with most of Strathallan Rovers comments and that's why the board IMO came to conclusion as we did and John McGlynn was on his way.

.........then I couldn't believe Strathallan Rover's choice for manager and assistant???????? Shocked

Strathallan Rover · Joined: 29 Nov 2014 Posts: 582

admin · Site Admin Joined: 04 Jul 2008 Posts: 151

https://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/2022/05/04/john-mcglynn-appointed-first-team-manager/

badpress139 · Joined: 19 May 2015 Posts: 2265 Location: Glenrothes

wellyboot · Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 2085 Location: Aberdeenshire

Suppose if we get levein we won’t need any strikers for his 6-4-0 formation.

duke of atholl · Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 1220 Location: Perth