mavor1987
Junior
Posts: 704
EIHL Team: Fife Flyers
NHL Team: New Jersey Devil
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Post by mavor1987 on Aug 7, 2015 22:23:42 GMT
I think someones looking for bites....
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Post by Dirty Lyle on Aug 7, 2015 22:27:25 GMT
So over on the Clan forum Flyers are in the main predicted to come bottom of the league. Dundee fans also having their say and they are in agreement. No one including Dave Simms is at all impressed by the recruitment at Fife . Whilst I reckon we are definately bottom 3 going on pedigree of imports, it's harsh to say bottom, not overly impressed with Manchester who I think will be bottom with us and Edinburgh scrapping for last playoff place, but it's hockey and anything can happen we may be surprised.
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Post by sparkymark75 on Aug 7, 2015 22:40:18 GMT
Judging from comments online, they reckon we'll be bottom because a) we're Fife, and b) we haven't changed coaches. Dundee - Older goalie, can he cope playing 60+ games and maintain a consistent level? Finally gone with a bench coach, but one that failed last season at Coventry. With Bobby as assistant coach, I'm sure Dundee will be tops in the clubs and pubs of Dundee Edinburgh - All of a sudden spending money, probably in the hope of increasing crowds. Will they be able to keep all of their imports to the end of the season? Chubak didn't exactly have amazing numbers when you consider the team in front of him last season at Belfast. They have an inexperienced coach at this level. Manchester - I'm not sure their fans will particularly care where they finish, they're just glad to see top-flight hockey in Manchester. Given they need to get 1,800 in a 2,000 venue just to break even, will they last the season. Pacha lead them to the play-off w/end so is obviously a competent coach and like Edinburgh, they have a mixture of inexperience and experience.
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Post by sparkymark75 on Aug 7, 2015 22:41:43 GMT
So over on the Clan forum Flyers are in the main predicted to come bottom of the league. Dundee fans also having their say and they are in agreement. No one including Dave Simms is at all impressed by the recruitment at Fife . Whilst I reckon we are definately bottom 3 going on pedigree of imports, it's harsh to say bottom, not overly impressed with Manchester who I think will be bottom with us and Edinburgh scrapping for last playoff place, but it's hockey and anything can happen we may be surprised. The PPG for some of our imports aren't too dissimilar from most of Braeheads. They may have played in higher leagues but what will their attitude be when they play here.
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flyersforlife01
Junior
Posts: 540
EIHL Team: Fife Flyers
NHL Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
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Post by flyersforlife01 on Aug 7, 2015 23:42:08 GMT
Whilst I reckon we are definately bottom 3 going on pedigree of imports, it's harsh to say bottom, not overly impressed with Manchester who I think will be bottom with us and Edinburgh scrapping for last playoff place, but it's hockey and anything can happen we may be surprised. The PPG for some of our imports aren't too dissimilar from most of Braeheads. They may have played in higher leagues but what will their attitude be when they play here. I think the Flyers will shock a few teams this year, let them think what they want over in weegie land. They might have experience in the squad, but will these players be up to the same standards as when they were younger. I would rather have younger hungrier players than some has beens.
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Post by brunchie19 on Aug 8, 2015 0:14:28 GMT
This comes accross as bitter its only a hockey game Regardless if it seems bitter or not. I’ve been going to Flyers for 15years (Including the SNL years) and struggle to think of a player as bad as Scoon that has pulled on the Jersey. Even for personal pride alone, when you becoming a laughing stock with your own fans it’s time to call it a day. I gave up my season ticket last year and once again I will just pick and choose the games I attend. One of the many reason for this is Todd icing Scoon and players like him. Week in week out 2000+ people can see the boy isn’t a hockey player but Todd still picks him. You have people in section G chanting his name for some sort of comical value. Does he actually believe the ‘support’ he gets is genuine? The oldest hockey club around, steeped in history and they are icing players that even the loyal support have no time for. Some people think it’s funny but I for one find it infuriating. Fans pay good money week in, week out to watch one of Todds friends to ‘play at being a hockey player’. I have no children in the junior hockey system and never played in the fife system so there is no personal agenda to this rant other than getting ripped off as a paying customer. However, if I did have a kid that was better than Scoon (he would be) and was getting held back I would be furious. I would love for one person on here to jump to his defense because I am very interested to hear an opinion of why he should be on the team. Scary thing is that support from section G does come across as genuine, why else would they get a "scoons barmy army" banner and other scoon related merch like bracelets made? That's taking a joke a little too far. That's one of the biggest bugbears for me, fans chanting "scoony" after a woeful shift, yet players like gunny that have actually contributed during the elite era get little crowd reward. Dammit I'm p*%$ed off already and the season hasn't started . The Flyers really do make me a grumpy ba#%$rd.
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Post by wantsabeard on Aug 8, 2015 1:09:58 GMT
Judging from comments online, they reckon we'll be bottom because a) we're Fife, and b) we haven't changed coaches Pretty sure the main reason given was your complete lack of decent Brit depth, not that "it's Fife" That's what I picked up from it
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Post by harlan on Aug 8, 2015 3:58:53 GMT
So over on the Clan forum Flyers are in the main predicted to come bottom of the league. Dundee fans also having their say and they are in agreement. No one including Dave Simms is at all impressed by the recruitment at Fife . Whilst I reckon we are definately bottom 3 going on pedigree of imports, it's harsh to say bottom, not overly impressed with Manchester who I think will be bottom with us and Edinburgh scrapping for last playoff place, but it's hockey and anything can happen we may be surprised. Dundee will finish below us as well
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Post by harlan on Aug 8, 2015 4:00:14 GMT
Judging from comments online, they reckon we'll be bottom because a) we're Fife, and b) we haven't changed coaches Pretty sure the main reason given was your complete lack of decent Brit depth, not that "it's Fife" That's what I picked up from it Nope, it's because we are Fife otherwise Dundee would be below us on that logic
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Post by happydaysdancer on Aug 8, 2015 7:45:20 GMT
Aye the clan forum is a joke. Few wet behind the ears fans picking Fife without realising our imports are better standard than edin, Dundee and Manchester I think we will surprise and doubt we will be last place. Hopefully guys gel well and we get a decent start for a change
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Post by madras on Aug 8, 2015 13:46:20 GMT
I look at teams and see that they've upgraded their imports. With Fife I am not sure that you have.
Can you guys say with certainty that you've upgraded as I cannot see that?
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Post by happydaysdancer on Aug 8, 2015 14:09:36 GMT
Far more goals (on paper) in this team than previous squads we have had
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Post by flyer31 on Aug 8, 2015 14:12:14 GMT
I think the flyers this year will surprise a few people.
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flyersforlife01
Junior
Posts: 540
EIHL Team: Fife Flyers
NHL Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
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Post by flyersforlife01 on Aug 8, 2015 14:16:00 GMT
I look at teams and see that they've upgraded their imports. With Fife I am not sure that you have. Can you guys say with certainty that you've upgraded as I cannot see that? Braehead have lost their best two players in Roehl and Fitzgerald, I don't think they have replaced these guys. We will just have to wait and see when the teams hit the ice, as I previously said I think the Flyers will shock other sides this year.
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Post by perthfifeflyer on Aug 8, 2015 14:28:25 GMT
I look at teams and see that they've upgraded their imports. With Fife I am not sure that you have. Can you guys say with certainty that you've upgraded as I cannot see that? Braehead have lost their best two players in Roehl and Fitzgerald, I don't think they have replaced these guys. We will just have to wait and see when the teams hit the ice, as I previously said I think the Flyers will shock other sides this year. Best players? Really?
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