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Post by Bagheera on Nov 26, 2022 20:39:25 GMT
For 39 minutes it's been same old same old. Looked like creating 0. A goal that you hate to concede yourselves gives us a big chance with 45 seconds left in the 2nd. 2-1.
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 26, 2022 20:03:29 GMT
A dreary first period all in all. Neither netminder had to make a save of any note for the large part. Steelers just showing glimpses of turning it up towards the end.
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 24, 2022 10:56:55 GMT
Yes there was the odd voice like me,he wasn’t hard to see through though GG, I’m amazed some people couldn’t see it. Neither was Wallace although he took a little bit longer to suss out. Similar with Brassard and his performances, I’ve been saying it for months that he was crap but it’s only fairly recently most have seen the light on him. Pacha has disappointed me lately,where is he ? Apart from a nice little cringy cosy up letter to the fans a couple of weeks ago to tell them how fab they are and what he thinks they’d like to hear he’s been totally anonymous. I don’t understand why you’d want to be hearing constantly from Pacha especially during the playing season. He’s the CEO he belongs in the background quietly going about his business. It’s the team and coach that should be in the spotlight. I dont agree with Iggy a lot on this subject. Certainly taking aim at Jono and the media team is ridiculous. Internal media teams cannot and should not be expected to put members of their organisasion in uncomfortable positions. Unfortunatly the sport just doesn't have the interest here to have independant media outlets around to ask the tougher questions we'd all like to see. However, I dont think it's unreasonable to hear from Pacha when a coach has been fired and a new one hired. It's the perfect times for him to get in front of the camera and give the fans an update of whats going on.
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 23, 2022 16:56:53 GMT
In fairness though Iggy, he also managed 6 Challenge Cups, 4 Playoffs and a Continental Cup in that time. I was glad he left last time, I thought the hockey was very dull by the end, and I'm not 100% sure I want him back now either, but compared to Chernoclue, Wallace & Gromit, and GG, he's miles ahead. Stop gap appointment for the remainder of the season in all honesty; I’ve only been to one game this season, the 6-2 win over Clan so can’t comment on GG, but hopefully the team can get some consistency. Blimey. Corey is even bringing members back to the cage. Welcome back. 😁 Do we think Corey is simply filling the gap until the end of the season until somebody like Pete Russell is available?
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 23, 2022 7:46:00 GMT
Looks about the standard we've been recruiting at. Would clearly be another Pacha signing. The man who doesn't do the recruitment. Look pretty much the type we need but like when Ricci signed is he of the pedrigree we need? His PIMs the last few years dont really indicate he plays with much of an edge, but did in his younger years. Hopefully he could bring that. If he is coming here then let's hope with a new coach it works out and he makes a difference. Also depends on who he potentially replaces. Let's hope it wouldn't be Hammond.
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 22, 2022 13:37:48 GMT
Certainly not an appointment to complain about. I think people need to remember there were plenty ready for him to go when he did though. His time did appear to have come to a natural end. Not sure if he was bored, fed up with the ownership or really just wanting to try new things but he was making some very strange decisions. He line mixing being the main one. If his time away has given him a new energy to come back and give this his all then i'm pleased to see him back.
Interesting that it states he is appointed until the end of the season. Would have expected a coach of his standing to have been given a deal until at least the end of next. Does the article make it sound more like a nice little stop gap that benefits both parties?
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 22, 2022 13:21:02 GMT
As long as he doesn't bring his random line generator with him then it's great news.
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 22, 2022 11:21:47 GMT
Wouldn't it be nice to get a bench coach with EIHL experience, having also coached abroad and the ability to help attract top Brits.
It'd certainly leave the Aladdin cartel little place to hide should it not work then.
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 22, 2022 10:54:13 GMT
IF the rumours of dressing room unrest are accurate then I'm not shocked this had happened. I don't understand how the team can perform so differently from game to game, the results haven't been good enough. I do feel we need some personel changes aside from a new coach though. My guess is that's the biggest factor in all this. If it were a happy group I think he'd have got longer. Player power or a coach that really wasn't a nice guy? We'll never really know. It's a group with plenty of talent. As you say it still needs 1 or 2 changes to make it all come together though.
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 22, 2022 10:22:16 GMT
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 19, 2022 21:44:30 GMT
Glasgow get their second win of the season against Coventry. Yorks beat Belfast in Sheffield. Both ourselves and Sheffield have played 15 games this season. Already we 12 points back.
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 19, 2022 11:39:24 GMT
A week or two ago I said he had credit in the bank as he'd proved how good he coukd be last season. I think that credit has now about run out. I’m shocked at how he was even able to build up credit in the first place, Brassard has always been a defensive liability (admittedly this season he’s taken it to a new level) but just because he was able to pump his numbers up against the lower teams last season the rest of his game seems to have gone unnoticed I was in a small minority last season who actually thought Norrish was the better player of the 2. Brassard looked amazing at times but you are correct when I think about it. He was decent on a poor team and even then he wasn't that great at doing his main role
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 19, 2022 10:54:57 GMT
Oooh could be a change coming this week methinks. Not that simple. We are carrying a spare. With Lagrone back in an import forward had to drop out. Or perhaps I should've said more simple than what you said. I have man flu so I jave no idea. 😂 Levin came in when Caruso was out injured.
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 19, 2022 4:01:51 GMT
Of course, but if we were picking the 20th player I'd imagine 99 out of 100 would've picked Hopkins over Hazeldine to have complete lines, and we'd still end up down to 5 defencemen when Moore gets injured. I'll give GG that that was a bit of bad luck. Obviously we should've had one of them in there, I don't get that at all. I assume we're the senior partner in these two-way deals, so it's a deliberate decision by GG? Well we were told we were the senior team is both these deals. Hopkins in particular is as he was originally signed with us full time. That changed when Hazeldine came in at the back to cover Caruso originally I believe. Fair enough, ensuring he gets game time is a good thing, but we've seen this time and time again with these 2 way deals. A few different things could be happening here. The deal isn't as simple as they stated and we cant simply take when we want. The player is dictating where he plays. Enjoying a role with more ice time and responsibility. The Coach has said he doesn't really need, or intend to use him. Apparently these 2 way players are suposed to train with Panthers all week too. I have no idea if that is true, but I have my doubts. You'd think if Jack was here and GG knew his back 6 already thenche wouldn't travel away at the end of the week. Jack could be another top talent we let slip through our fingers because he doesn't get the required ice time or play the role that suits him. Just look at Joseph Hazeldine. He's quickly shown what we missed out on. Wouldn't mind seeing the 2 brothers as regulars on Panthers D for years to come.
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 18, 2022 22:14:56 GMT
I’m also sick to death of Brassard. He’s been an absolute liability. I’ve lost count of the amount of goals we’ve conceded that he’s been directly responsible for A week or two ago I said he had credit in the bank as he'd proved how good he coukd be last season. I think that credit has now about run out.
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 18, 2022 22:13:31 GMT
Garbage. For the large part looked like a team that had just met. They've been together 3 months now, not 3 weeks. Passes behind each other, dumps to nobody chasing and how many times were passes straight to a Gilford stick. Aside from a 5 minute burst in the first we were completly dominated.
Whatever happened last week was an exception. That performance was much more of reality.
Why oh why are we playing short. Never mind the fact it's gone to pot since changing that team that beat Belfast, why on earth was Hopkins not in the line up tonight to make 4 complete lines. Total farce.
Nothings changed. Still at least 2 changes from being competitive.
I will say though, I thought Berry did ok all things considered.
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 17, 2022 22:36:23 GMT
Yes you do pay both, but you're paying both types of both fees aren't you (4 in total, rather than 2)? Yeah, you pay it per ticket. Sorry, I see what you are saying. I think it's the ticket price confusing matters. The £15 is a £10 adult ticket and a £5 child ticket(the 2 tickets linked to my account) combined. Not sure why they arn't listed seperately when all the fees are.
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 17, 2022 22:23:11 GMT
Very odd, why would there be a special fee for concessions? And two venue fees? Edit - might be worth checking that, the other fees are the fees they normally charge to concessions: Can't see you'd be meant to pay both. Im fairly sure you do. The admin free has been there some time. The facilty fee started when the new score board appeared as they announced. Then stayed to fund new plexi, ice plant any anything else. The 2 have been a seperate entity for a while now. If you go to buy a ticket it'll quote £20 ticket + 2.80 fees. Yout invoice would theb show the breakdown. The thing I dont really understand is the need to break it all down. Back when tickets were a flat price with no displayed fees then arenas would still be taking their cut. Why the need to list them seperately at all. If they do need to why not just price the fee at the £2.80 or whatever it needs to be. Does it really make anybody feel better knowing xx amount is admin and xx amount is mainatance budget? Baffling. I'd rather just see a ticket at £22.80 to be honest.
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 17, 2022 20:40:37 GMT
I know we are all aware of the fees but sometimes you dont really take it in. Especially as a ST holder who doesnt need to do it to often. 28% of original ticket prices added on top.
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 17, 2022 20:35:36 GMT
Fantastic pricing. Better than kids for a quid. Although im not sure the article reads that well. Especially on twitter where it's split in two. So the £10 adults, £5 kids is only for ST holders? Therefor expecting anybody else to pay full price? If it's solely for ST holders (which is fine) you'd expect little additional fans turning up. Needs to be explained. Just went and checked the website. Tickets without logging in to my account are full price. I think its great to reward ST holders but no reduction at all for others will still equal a small crowd im sure.
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 14, 2022 20:32:25 GMT
Fantastic pricing. Better than kids for a quid. Although im not sure the article reads that well. Especially on twitter where it's split in two. So the £10 adults, £5 kids is only for ST holders? Therefor expecting anybody else to pay full price?
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 13, 2022 21:01:35 GMT
Indeed. Belfast it is.
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 13, 2022 20:12:04 GMT
So far we've managed 4 wins in the league this season. The only time we've won back to back games was the 3 game streak of Clan, Clan, Cardiff. That was whilst Clan were really in a mess too. Last night was fantastic but if this Flyers game ends how its going now soemthings going to have to change. I'm really not convinced changing coach again helps but if rumours are true that he isn't engaging the players then perhaps it needs to happen. Ideally go get a propper coach who can look at things now ahead of next season as opposed to starting blind again in the summer. Can't go with another fill in player coach though. The highs of yesterday to back to talking about this ey. The joys of being a Panthers fan. Hopefully they can turn this around and we can forget my comments for the time being. Just doesn't look like we'll score 1 tonight, never mind 4. I don’t believe he isn’t engaging the players as was shown last night when they really battled hard for the win but our consistency and road form is something that certainly needs to be addressed and to be honest I wasn’t expecting us to pick up from last night based on previous performances. I do believe you have to be fair when judging these things so it's only fair GG gets credit for results like last night. The locker room stuff is rumour and speculation as opposed to my opinion. Whatever the problem is though, it needs fixing.
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 13, 2022 19:22:55 GMT
4 0
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 13, 2022 19:18:22 GMT
So far we've managed 4 wins in the league this season. The only time we've won back to back games was the 3 game streak of Clan, Clan, Cardiff. That was whilst Clan were really in a mess too. Last night was fantastic but if this Flyers game ends how its going now soemthings going to have to change. I'm really not convinced changing coach again helps but if rumours are true that he isn't engaging the players then perhaps it needs to happen. Ideally go get a propper coach who can look at things now ahead of next season as opposed to starting blind again in the summer. Can't go with another fill in player coach though.
The highs of yesterday to back to talking about this ey. The joys of being a Panthers fan.
Hopefully they can turn this around and we can forget my comments for the time being. Just doesn't look like we'll score 1 tonight, never mind 4.
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