Perth_Campsie_Ger 17,996 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I see Gordon Parks is suggesring Gerrard pull his boots on for the Game to get bums on seats. It would be fantastic to see him in the Royal blue shirt. Would it make you go if you aren't already? Goram was suggesting that he sign himself as a player the other day too, I doubt that he would though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Specky Forum Organiser 64,722 Posted January 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2019 Be highly embarrassing and thankfully not happening. .Williamson., Ozblue, Gascoigne8 and 10 others 13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds_Bear 8,110 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 As much as I’d like to see it he’d just open himself up to ridicule from the Scottish media. He should stay on the sidelines while he’s Manager. Blumhoilann 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 17,996 Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Leeds_Bear said: As much as I’d like to see it he’d just open himself up to ridicule from the Scottish media. He should stay on the sidelines while he’s Manager. I agree with that regards Goram and signing as a player manager. Wouldn't be against him playing in the friendly though even if it was just for 45 mins Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 17,996 Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jeffrey said: Be highly embarrassing and thankfully not happening. Why would it be embarrassing? falkirkNS 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Specky Forum Organiser 64,722 Posted January 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Perth_Campsie_Ger said: Why would it be embarrassing? Having your manager come out of retirement to play in a meaningless friendly with the reserve squad is extremely embarrassing. I'm pretty sure the journalist who suggested it knows this. Leeds_Bear, ForeverAndEver, terry739 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,788 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Absolutely ridiculous and embarrassing article. How can people can make a living from churning out articles as poor as that is? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,214 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Fuck that Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,893 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Fuck off Gascoigne8 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 17,996 Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, Jeffrey said: Having your manager come out of retirement to play in a meaningless friendly with the reserve squad is extremely embarrassing. I'm pretty sure the journalist who suggested it knows this. He wouldn't be coming out if retirement, he would be playing in exactly what you said, a meaningless friendly but would possibly get more fans through the gates hence why I asked if people would be more likely to go if it was confirmed Gerrard would play Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue 413 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I would be okay if it was a testimonial but not a friendly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 12 minutes ago, Perth_Campsie_Ger said: Why would it be embarrassing? No it wouldn't be - perhaps we're 3 nil down at half time - 2nd half Gerrard immediately scores with a header, we get 2 others and eventually win the game on penalties. Fcking doddle. Kaydubya11 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
16BlueSherbert90 19,223 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Can't see it being any different to testimonial matches etc Be interesting to see how he would fair...   Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 64,722 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 9 minutes ago, Perth_Campsie_Ger said: He wouldn't be coming out if retirement, he would be playing in exactly what you said, a meaningless friendly but would possibly get more fans through the gates hence why I asked if people would be more likely to go if it was confirmed Gerrard would play And if he pulls a hamstring. gets his studs caught in the ground breaking his ankle or gets done by one of their players then what? Let Mcallister take the two biggest games of the season over the course of the next week? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Dude 20,026 Posted January 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2019 12 minutes ago, DBBTB said: Absolutely ridiculous and embarrassing article. How can people can make a living from churning out articles as poor as that is? If Parks wasn't an ex-player he'd be working in a call centre. magic8ball, Ozblue, Kaydubya11 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, Sweettartangirl said: Can't see it being any different to testimonial matches etc Be interesting to see how he would fair...   Testimonials aren't normally considered official matches (which is why you often get players guesting in them). This is a game scheduled to get the players back up to match sharpness before we return to league action. Playing the manager would be a pointless exercise and would come across as a bit of an ego trip at the expense of the players we'll be looking to use v Kilmarnock. Bears and Ozblue 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,893 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 16 minutes ago, Jeffrey said: And if he pulls a hamstring. gets his studs caught in the ground breaking his ankle or gets done by one of their players then what? Let Mcallister take the two biggest games of the season over the course of the next week? I genuinely think folk this is just a wee kick about up the park. It's absurd to even suggest a professional football manager take part in a friendly game. The Specky Forum Organiser 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
16BlueSherbert90 19,223 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 18 minutes ago, The Dude said: Testimonials aren't normally considered official matches (which is why you often get players guesting in them). This is a game scheduled to get the players back up to match sharpness before we return to league action. Playing the manager would be a pointless exercise and would come across as a bit of an ego trip at the expense of the players we'll be looking to use v Kilmarnock. Disagree with this. I think the players would be quite honoured playing with one of EPLs greatest players in recent years and learning a little from his own style of play and experience. Might give them a power kick for the domestic games, perhaps. Anyway, even IF he did(which he more than likely won't anyway), there is a fair few who would still go to watch, regardless of it being a good or bad idea.  Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 64,722 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, The Godfather said: I genuinely think folk this is just a wee kick about up the park. It's absurd to even suggest a professional football manager take part in a friendly game.  1 minute ago, Sweettartangirl said: Disagree with this. I think the players would be quite honoured playing with one of EPLs greatest players in recent years and learning a little from his own style of play and experience. Might give them a power kick, perhaps. Anyway, even IF he did(which he more than likely won't anyway), there is a fair few who would still go to watch, regardless of it being a good or bad idea.  Or worse, a computer game Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
16BlueSherbert90 19,223 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Jeffrey said:  Or worse, a computer game Would you still play it though, ha?  Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskbankloyal 19,446 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 29 minutes ago, The Dude said: Testimonials aren't normally considered official matches (which is why you often get players guesting in them). This is a game scheduled to get the players back up to match sharpness before we return to league action. Playing the manager would be a pointless exercise and would come across as a bit of an ego trip at the expense of the players we'll be looking to use v Kilmarnock. It was also booked for this weekend incase the game on Friday gets postponed Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wully 47,364 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 36 minutes ago, The Blue said: I would be okay if it was a testimonial but not a friendly. Along with Grado and Boab from River City. ForeverAndEver, simplythebestest, its_an_extender and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuistraHairDo 12,490 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Get fans in the gate?? We had 50,000 in the gate against Brechin and the like to watch KKyle J Daly I Black etc etc would be a pointless exercise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 64,722 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, wully said: Along with Grado and Boab from River City. He nearly got lifted last night plumbGER, wully and G.E.C. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 6 minutes ago, eskbankloyal said: It was also booked for this weekend incase the game on Friday gets postponed Aye, that's a fair point actually. It's very much about getting minutes into legs after three weeks 'off'. Some of the summer friendlies are often just a jolly to introduce new signings etc but this has been organised with a genuine purpose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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