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scotty · Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 9063 Location: Almost Dysart.

A few various rumours doing the rounds yesterday regarding the stalling / collapse of this deal (if it has indeed collapsed), most seem to centre around the the Club owner wanting certain unexpected caveats, of course that may or may not be the case but it certainly doesn't look like there going to be a change of ownership at the end of this month.

Still struggle to see how anyone would entertain the idea to buy the team without the stadium at the same time.
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Armagh Rover · Joined: 25 Jul 2008 Posts: 5736 Location: Nottinghamshire

I notice the Fife Free Press are running a non story about a non story regarding any takeover Rolling Eyes

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Heilan Rover · Joined: 24 Dec 2018 Posts: 596 Location: Lorient

I listened to John Simm's interview on Raith TV today.

I was slightly shocked that he thought we should have many more young players in the squad next season because they cost less than the seasoned professionals who demand more in their contracts???

I have a lot of time for John and all he has done for my club, but, more young players, seriously? Does part of our problem not lie in our physical weakness on the ball? Are the current team not, as the Manager repeats, "To easily bullied off the ball"? Fill our squad with youngsters and we will be easier bullied off the Ball. Surely with our limited budget, what we need is a blended mix of experience and youth. However we seriously ought not to fill our squad with younger inexperienced players simply because we can get more of them for the same money. There is absolutely no football sense in this argument.

I'm sorry John but this is the epitome of "Accountant thinking", and thus far I have respected you for balancing football needs with financial constraints. However, you cannot simply drop the need for experienced, and dare I say, bigger players, just to keep the costs down. This is surely the path to relegation?

scotty · Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 9063 Location: Almost Dysart.

wellyboot · Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 2555 Location: Aberdeenshire

Those who invest in football aren’t going to walk away with a profit. Low crowds, high wages, agents fees, rising costs are going to hit clubs are our level and below. Scottish football domestically is probably the poorest it’s been for decades and I can’t see how this decline will take an upturn. Can’t blame Sim for wanting out when he can but what happens to our club next is unknown.

Castle · Joined: 24 Jul 2010 Posts: 4922

Kelty Hearts announce that their General Manager, Sporting Director and Manager will be stepping down at the end of the season. Are they heading to Starks in some capacity?
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badpress139 · Joined: 19 May 2015 Posts: 2604 Location: Glenrothes

Mckenzie I think is almost a certainty now, but not keen on the other 2 townies, if indeed they are to be involved in some capacity.

Neil M · Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 2584 Location: Aberdeen

In the last post-match-interview, IM alluded to "having an idea what might be causing the players' injuries", but (wisely) declined to speculate on-air. If it turns out to be what I (and others on here) think it might be, the club could have a nightmare on their hands!

Long time fan · Joined: 18 Jan 2022 Posts: 79 Location: Kirkcaldy

badpress139 · Joined: 19 May 2015 Posts: 2604 Location: Glenrothes

scotty · Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 9063 Location: Almost Dysart.

I don't think the pitch is an issue here, it's not a massive help but I doubt it's the cause.
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CALDERON · Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 1723 Location: Aberdeenshire

Teams across the country train and play on these pitches regularly, and don't have the injury problems we do.

Neil M · Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 2584 Location: Aberdeen

TxRover · Joined: 02 Jun 2018 Posts: 3494 Location: North Texas, USA