BigAl Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 BBC Scotland has learned that the former Aberdeen and Celtic defender Jackie McNamara will sign for Falkirk later this week. McNamara was released from his contract at Pittodrie at the end of last month after less than a season. The 34-year-old, capped 34 times for Scotland, has had his career hampered by injuries. He now looks set to join up with his former Celtic teammate John Hughes at the Falkirk Stadium. After leaving the north east last month, McNamara hinted that he would like to continue playing and take his first steps into management. "I'd like to keep playing for another year and I'm also interested in doing some coaching," he told The Scotsman. "My main aim now is to be able to enjoy my football, whether it is playing, coaching or both." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Will be shite there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 Will be shite there as well. Aye but I'll wager good mnoey he'll nae be drawing the same wage for being shite there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 No doubt getting his 4k a month and also becoming a coach there! Reckon he will do a good job down there though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Cant wait to see our new speedy players rip him apart for pace next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 we will continue to play the high ball game, calderwoods basically already said that by his view to signing "a team of giants" ala dunfermline 02/03 season! Yippee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentorred Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 How many goals will he score or set up against us next season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 not many but im willing to be a very large amount of green that he will keep a clean sheet against us at some point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajja Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 He is past it and will not do well. This obsession that because a player plays badly for us and is released (correctly so) that he will automatically play well against us is childish and silly and it stops now...OK ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeisimportant Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 He is past it and will not do well. This obsession that because a player plays badly for us and is released (correctly so) that he will automatically play well against us is childish and silly and it stops now...OK ? NO, HE'S GOING TO TEAR US APART!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Confirmation that he's signed: Falkirk complete McNamara swoop Former Celtic and Aberdeen defender Jackie McNamara has signed for Falkirk. McNamara was released from his contract at Pittodrie at the end of last month after less than a season. The 34-year-old, capped 34 times for Scotland, has had his career hampered by injuries and made just 17 starts for the Dons. He now looks set to join up with his former Celtic team-mate John Hughes at the Falkirk Stadium. After leaving the Pittodrie last month, McNamara hinted that he would like to continue playing and take his first steps into management but has signed a two-year deal with the Bairns. "I played with John at Celtic - in fact I travelled with him for over a season," he said. "He is well respected in the game and I am looking forward to working with him again." The Falkirk manager was equally delighted to have secured the experienced defender. "Jackie is different class. The ultimate professional, who can play in a number of positions," Hughes told the club website. "For the youngsters at the club it will be brilliant to train and play with him. "Jackie has bags of experience at international level and importantly experience in big games and of winning things, something we will need at Falkirk if we are to kick on and take the club to the next level." The Bairns have also completed the signing of Dermot McCaffrey from Hibernian. The 22-year old has put pen to paper on a three-year deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Was finished this season and next will be another year older and another year slower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 and we will still persist with the high ball against them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee toon red Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm sick of hearing all this "ultimate professional" pish about him. An ultimate professional would have moved to the Aberdeen area rather than commuting from Edinburgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm sick of hearing all this "ultimate professional" pish about him. An ultimate professional would have moved to the Aberdeen area rather than commuting from Edinburgh And wouldn't have stormed off in the huff after being subbed (deservedly so) in 2 games then petulantly running up tunnel instead of staying and giving his team mates support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm sick of hearing all this "ultimate professional" pish about him. An ultimate professional would have moved to the Aberdeen area rather than commuting from Edinburgh according to a student poster on other boards JAckie MAc lived in the flat above him in Bannermill place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 And wouldn't have stormed off in the huff after being subbed (deservedly so) in 2 games then petulantly running up tunnel instead of staying and giving his team mates support. Perfect answer K-9. He is past it and will not do well. This obsession that because a player plays badly for us and is released (correctly so) that he will automatically play well against us is childish and silly and it stops now...OK ? Perfect answer and we will still persist with the high ball against them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunk Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 according to a student poster on other boards JAckie MAc lived in the flat above him in Bannermill place. I remember him saying he had a flat in Aberdeen, but he hadn't used it enough. Will be interesting to see if the injuries subside on the shorter commute, or if that was just a pish excuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I remember him saying he had a flat in Aberdeen, but he hadn't used it enough. Will be interesting to see if the injuries subside on the shorter commute, or if that was just a pish excuse. Pish excuse. Absolutely definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelt Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 we will continue to play the high ball game, calderwoods basically already said that by his view to signing "a team of giants" ala dunfermline 02/03 season! Yippee Thing was I remember sitting watching Calderwood's giant Dunfermline players totally pishing on Aberdeen's strikers a few seasons back. Even after we went ahead it was clear that we were struggling to match them physically, and in the second half they took us apart. If calderwood wants to sign giant lummoxes then that's fine by me, because I remember wishing to christ we had players like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Thing was I remember sitting watching Calderwood's giant Dunfermline players totally pishing on Aberdeen's strikers a few seasons back. Even after we went ahead it was clear that we were struggling to match them physically, and in the second half they took us apart. If calderwood wants to sign giant lummoxes then that's fine by me, because I remember wishing to christ we had players like that. I dont mind the giants bur hopefully some will be able to play a bit as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelt Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I dont mind the giants bur hopefully some will be able to play a bit as well. Well, they outplayed us at Pittodrie, though I will say it was against a Paterson team. And Paterson, I swear to christ, was sleeping through most of the game. I'm not exaggerating for effect, he was actually sleeping. I took a picture of it, actually. Calderwood is up on his feet screaming at his players and shouting (probably incomprehensible) instructions to his players, and Paterson, bless his little booze soaked heart, was sleeping. I must dig that picture out, so that when people moan about how bad Calderwood , they've got a frame of reference that shows how bad our previous manager was. Like I said, most fans cannae even remember Paterson, because they've got memories that only extend about 5 minutes into the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Not got any problem with getting some strength throughout the team, we are very much soft touches and this is a league where physical strength is very important, not essential but very important. In general, our players are short arses or as skinny as rakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bloo_toon_red Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 When Falkirk played at the weekend, the average age of the team was just 23, but with their transfer activity over the last few days, the nickname "Bairns" is fast becoming quite ironic: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/f/falkirk/7399775.stm Neil McCann (33) and Lee Bullen (37). I actually wonder whether McCann might've been worth a one-year contract with us....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajja Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 When Falkirk played at the weekend, the average age of the team was just 23, but with their transfer activity over the last few days, the nickname "Bairns" is fast becoming quite ironic: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/f/falkirk/7399775.stm Neil McCann (33) and Lee Bullen (37). I actually wonder whether McCann might've been worth a one-year contract with us....... I actually thought these signings were quite interesting. Hughes has assembled a young squad that lacks leadership and direction. A few journeymen and experienced players might bring them a better balance. A team to watch I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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