OrlandoDon

This is a quiet thread!!!!!! leven until summer? Given the length of time, I’m thinking who we want, or good options, just are not available right now. Or who we want (not just one particular person) may be available in the summer. Don’t see us settling, but waiting is the better option.

That’s fair, although I don’t agree almost any player would fit into the Scottish culture. To me, and I don’t particularly want to discuss definitions and I’m more concerned about transfers and the lack of a manager, Scottish culture includes language, food, weather, religion, family, outlook on life, things that matter daily and can people adapt to that. that’s what I’m thinking anyway. For example, I’ve lived in sun and warmth for 30 years and going outside is only an issue when it’s too hot. That means something, versus fighting the weather on a regular basis in scotland. That’s my memory anyway, and what my family talks about every time we talk! You’ve heard the club / lutz talk about it, and specifically the need for Scottish players too. I also think bringing local and Scottish kids through our youth system to the first team is essential, plus I am a person who wants our players in future Scotland squads. Every player doesn’t need to be Scottish, but I think as a Scottish club we have to have a core of Scottish players.

It’s all balance. You’ve heard it from the club, the importance of Scottish players and a management team with Scottish influence and experience who know the club and the league. Are the club heading in a racist direction? We signed Cameron and Morrison, interested in Watson and Stanway. I don’t see this as a concern, just the fact that cultural identity does matter.

The MAGA belief is that America was throwing too much time money and energy into other peoples causes, while American people at home suffered and this country continued the decline. Trump is cutting deals everywhere, and he has told others to step up and take more responsibility, including financially. America is not willing to throw as much money to other people than it was doing. Is he cutting deals that benefit America, of course he is. That’s what I mean, trump is negotiating better deals rather than handouts and of course other countries don’t like it. as for my Edinburgh comment, I simply said it had changed, didn’t say for better or worse. I spent two days there and barely spoke to a Scottish person. That’s different when I lived there. I can’t answer whether it’s good or bad as I don’t live there.

You hear it endlessly, everywhere, what makes a culture and country special is its people. there are clear benefits to immigration and we have to be open minded to difference and change. but there has to be process and balance. Foreigners bring clear strengths, that’s fact. At the same time, the more you dilute a culture, you bring in differing languages, beliefs, religions, race, morals, and values. Some for the better, some not. The culture changes. Just ask communities and small towns that are overrun by the 18th street gang for example, or drug cartels, ask existing members of that community if the town has changed for the good in recent years. I suppose the mafia is a good example too. there was little vetting of illegals coming into this country in recent years and there has been, in my opinion, a negative consequence to safety and culture in many places here. i said early season that Aberdeen badly needed Scottish players and the lack of Scottish players in the team and squad was a big concern. Does that make me racist too?

I don’t see myself as that out there or abnormal, just someone who wants a normal, safe, and affordable life. I’ve seen this country change in 30 years, and someone is finally doing something about it. i’m ready for the abuse, but I relate to jack nicholson in ‘a few good men.’ There’s no easy way of making the change this country needs. But I do believe doing nothing is worse. I’ll add, none of you know me besides random posts, and what I mean may not be what you hear. your comment about the UK being less reliant on the US is spot on and exactly what trump has said. Countries need to do more for themselves, the US can’t afford to fund so many other situations any more. Other countries and leaders need to step up for their own good, much like the US is doing for themselves. I don’t think that makes you a bad place/country/person. when was last in Scotland, 2015, I went to Edinburgh for 2 days where I spent 4 years at college. I rarely heard a Scottish accent. All English and Eastern European. It was not the Edinburgh I lived in from 1990-1994. I don’t think this makes me a racist or whatever, I love my country and culture. It’s just changing and becoming a different place/culture. Not sure it’s better, but certainly different. I think this country is trying to save the culture from slipping further away.

Derek Rae’s article was interesting, plus this lad has been compared in a way to Simmie. You can tell by the reactions on line how much we need this type of player. as has been said though, Ambrose looked good on YouTube. Time will tell, but surely with the amount of poorer signings, we can get it right at some point! the thistle lad has been mentioned, but he’s younger and I have hopes for Kjarten. This lad is good age, good experience. Hasn’t played a lot of late but in modern football that can happen. Hope this is his opportunity to shine.

This country is fucked financially, and the current administration ran on (not saying mainly) improved financial responsibility, one of those factors being illegal immigrants in the country. It’s not possible to sustain, the debt is horrendous, including significant benefits to illegals, many of which have been ended. You can also obviously tie crime to illegals too. Obviously not everyone is a criminal, but that leads to the debate of, is every illegal immigrant a criminal? ICE agents are doing their job. You see them now covering their faces. Their pics are posted online, and they and their families are getting death threats. They get attacked regularly. Obviously it’s their choice to do their job. They are targeting illegal immigrants, rounding up those with records. You’ll hear arguments that others are targeted too, but I understand what they are doing and why. This country cannot fund and support its own people at present, never mind the influx, plus it is a security/safety issue. There’s various factors in play there. Rounding up criminals who are illegal immigrants obviously comes with a significant element of danger. ICE conducts organized operations. There are no live protests because these are intended to be surprise/secret operations. But you are getting info leaked and people showing up to obstruct justice, and a number paid to do so. Confrontation is inevitable. Death is always sad, but you are also going to find out that most likely Alex pretti was an ICE agitator. According to CNN, possibly the most left leaning media outlet here, he was reportedly involved in a physical altercation with an ICE agent two weeks ago, and broke a rib. This time reportedly he came with a gun and a first aid kit. He was not a bistander filming from a distance or peaceful protestor. It’s a horrible situation and good to see trump and Walz communicating to work together. What’s interesting is that ICE was significantly used by Obama and from what I read, deportations of illegals peaked in 2011. What is happening now is not unlike what has happened before, but on a smaller scale. It’s just being politicized way more. Anti trump, republican v democrat. Obama got the nickname ‘deporter in chief’ for a reason, but it wasn’t publicized or discussed as it is today.

That’s a good move for him. Frame will play, as will bilalovic, lobban probably too, but we have an overload of central mids and he needs regular game experience.

We seeing the lutz influence here, punt Dante for 250k to his ex team, and replace him with someone playing in Germany. Certainly hope his world football experience benefits us. He didn’t live in David watson’s mum’s B&B in killie for 6 months, getting an in there?

That’s a smart loan if we get him. Basically a 4 month trial. Hopefully he can play!

No link anywhere, but throwing out Liam Henderson at sampdoria. Box to box, been in Italy for a while and captained Scotland at all level except senior level. 29, 6ft. Worth a look? According to wiki, 2 goals and 8 yellow in 19 matches this season. greg docherty, holding mid and captain of charlton, 29 too. one etc celt and one ex ranger, but both experienced leaders and possibly the type of player we need? Jordan holsgrove at estoril has an interesting bio…. anyone got lutz’s phone number, been scouting online this morning!

It’s either clarkson or Armstrong at present. Cameron starts, and I think shinnie again proved yesterday how important he is to us. As you say, we need to fork out for a legit manager, but that center mid spot to play alongside Cameron and shinnie is massive (and the new signing is really shinnie’s replacement), not just player but captain too perhaps. As I said in the other thread, really needs to be a 25-28/30 yr old leader in there, but replacing club legend shinnie will be very hard. agree, think we win this. Killie are crumbling and yesterday was a huge boost for us. Don’t see mitov being dropped just yet though. Maybe 3-1…?

That’s our missing holding mid, a young sivert. If we sign one more player this window, it’s him. It’s great that we have all these young players who look good at times, this needs to be a 25-30 yr old with experience/leadership. Shinnie and Armstrong do it sometimes, Clarkson too, but I don’t think the first two are naturally that guy plus aren’t long term solutions. didnt see the games Kjarten played, despite being younger, can he do that??

As basic as it is, anyone who has played the game as a defender or midfielder has been told not to let the ball bounce. Saw it again yesterday, the hesitancy and doubt. Even if the header isn’t perfect, letting the ball bounce leads to problems so many of the times. Our two CDs do it, Jensen is probably the worst. That’s defending 101 and if leven or the new manager simply emphasizes that we’d be doing a lot better too. Also encourages players to be more aggressive in the air if you play by that ‘rule.’