Abernethy Saint Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 I’m sure Tony is devestated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south inch Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 44 minutes ago, Templar Saint said: Match report Sunday Mail page 74 by Gary Ralston: We discussed how Tony Watt cheats, and I mean that with the best intentions, because he walks and lives on the breakdown. He got that because we made a mistake and he finished it well. What in the name of the wee man does that drivel mean! If that is a verbatim report of what McCann said I can only assume that English is not his first language. HOODLUM65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 He seems to be saying Watt is a cheat because he doesn’t go offside. south inch, HOODLUM65, Havana Saint and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Templar Saint Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 1 hour ago, south inch said: What in the name of the wee man does that drivel mean! If that is a verbatim report of what McCann said I can only assume that English is not his first language. You are probably correct but remember he was a match analyst for Sky, probably a friend of Jim white, and he is the Dundee Manager. south inch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintJet Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 My first game of the season and I can honestly say I enjoyed that encounter better than any home game I watched last year. Great performance all round including Zander who is growing in confidence every week. Our center backs looked mobile and comfortable - Kerr is huge star in the making. I liked the impromptu role Craig picked up after Muzz headed - perhaps we have found a nice wee role for our accomplished "journeyman". Foster looks so much more mobile this early in the season. Kennedy looks like he can play a big part for us this season although some of his final ball was 'cat' yesterday. Man of the match was Tony Watt. What a piece of business to get him here. Never really realised he is such an accomplished forward - strong, skillful, very intelligent and deadly when he gets a sniff. He will score loads of goals for us. Reminds me of another great Saint striker from back in the day - Jim O'rourke. I thought the Saint support warmed to the task yesterday and by game end we were all giving it large - good things to come so lets start spreading the gospel - we have a tidy team and well worth getting up to McD to watch. Coltrane, Miguel Simao, akuram and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Mccann knows a cheater, he cheated all his days just look in the mirror.. diving scroat! You're cheating the Dundee fans ya fake. HOODLUM65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, HOODLUM65 said: Where did McCann state this? Give the details and I'll make the new Compliance Officer aware. In the Sun" We discussed how Tony Watt cheats, & I mean that with the best intentions because he walks & lives on the breakdown ". Never noticed it had already been stated. Edited August 26, 2018 by Cagey HOODLUM65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 22 minutes ago, Cagey said: In the Sun" We discussed how Tony Watt cheats, & I mean that with the best intentions because he walks & lives on the breakdown ". Never noticed it had already been stated. Who the feck buys that rag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 1 hour ago, sixties saintee said: Who the feck buys that rag Got it on a newsfeed. Can't get much about Saints in the guardian or the Socialist worker . garydavidson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Cagey said: In the Sun" We discussed how Tony Watt cheats, & I mean that with the best intentions because he walks & lives on the breakdown ". Never noticed it had already been stated. Now trying to find the email address of the new Compliance Officer. akuram 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akuram Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Such a gracious loser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Templar Saint Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 1 hour ago, HOODLUM65 said: Now trying to find the email address of the new Compliance Officer. Send to; info@scottishfa.co.uk and put header as Complaint for Compliance Officer. HOODLUM65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 I hope nobody is seriously going to email the compliance officer about this! In this context, ‘cheats’ is a common football expression for doesn’t chase back, he’s cheating on doing his work for the team. What McCann is saying is he warned his players Watt ‘cheats’ and won’t always do the defensive work, so when play breaks down he’s often in space and possibly further up the park than some of his defenders. Its not an insult at all, as a lot of top strikers over the years have done this- just come to life when their team gets possession- and save energy when they don’t have the ball. McCann was kind of correct for the goal. Shaggy Jenkins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilgour Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 I thoroughly enjoyed this game,even when Dundee had lots of the ball.Saints a bit nervy to start but the longer the match went on the better they became and the more toothless Dundee became.Watt should be offered a longer contract and delighted the way others are responding.Foster was a revelation,especially his intelligent balls over and through their defence.Liam very quickly adapted well to his role.Theres more to come from this squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 (edited) I think that might be a bit charitable. But given the choice between being measured and mature about this, or winding up McCann, I’m with Hoodlum. Sorry, that was to Paulo. Edited August 27, 2018 by Abernethy Saint HOODLUM65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Aye it's great how folk can get into the minds of Managers and explain what they really meant. Too many "trick cyclists" in this world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Although, tbf, Paulo normally makes more sense than the rest of us put together. HOODLUM65 and south inch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristo Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Manager spouts pish in mind game with player. Player does his talking on the pitch. Let's move on, eh? HOODLUM65 and Dave Ferg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Abernethy Saint said: Although, tbf, Paulo normally makes more sense than the rest of us put together. That is certainly debatable! But the definition of 'cheats' in this context definitely isn't. I'm not trying to get in anyone's head, simply explaining a fact. 100%. Its a footballing expression. And it is as clear as day that that was the context McCann used it in. He'd warned his defenders beforehand that Watt doesn't always do his job chasing back ("cheats" on not doing his running for the team), so be aware of that for when play breaks down. Lo and behold that's what happened and we scored. But please, don't let me stop you. If you feel strongly enough about this that a strongly worded email is required then go for it. But can you say you're a fan of some other team, as it could end up being a bit embarrassing! Shaggy Jenkins and cristo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, PauloPerth said: That is certainly debatable! But the definition of 'cheats' in this context definitely isn't. I'm not trying to get in anyone's head, simply explaining a fact. 100%. Its a footballing expression. And it is as clear as day that that was the context McCann used it in. He'd warned his defenders beforehand that Watt doesn't always do his job chasing back ("cheats" on not doing his running for the team), so be aware of that for when play breaks down. Lo and behold that's what happened and we scored. But please, don't let me stop you. If you feel strongly enough about this that a strongly worded email is required then go for it. But can you say you're a fan of some other team, as it could end up being a bit embarrassing! Ha ha. Honest you'll not get a mention. Hope your not his agent. Edited August 27, 2018 by HOODLUM65 PauloPerth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMac Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 As we all know, McCann is a complete f#cking knob, we had the last laugh, move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickDT Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 One thing I'd say is I'm surprised by him much work Watt is actually willing to do. I had him down as being a lazy player before he arrived. akuram 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 8 hours ago, PauloPerth said: That is certainly debatable! But the definition of 'cheats' in this context definitely isn't. I'm not trying to get in anyone's head, simply explaining a fact. 100%. Its a footballing expression. And it is as clear as day that that was the context McCann used it in. He'd warned his defenders beforehand that Watt doesn't always do his job chasing back ("cheats" on not doing his running for the team), so be aware of that for when play breaks down. Lo and behold that's what happened and we scored. But please, don't let me stop you. If you feel strongly enough about this that a strongly worded email is required then go for it. But can you say you're a fan of some other team, as it could end up being a bit embarrassing! Makes sense. Even McCann wouldn't be daft enough to call a player a cheat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldermoresensiblepack Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 3 hours ago, Cagey said: Makes sense. Even McCann wouldn't be daft enough to call a player a cheat. Dinnae see how no, he was daft enough tae take the Coagies gig HOODLUM65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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