Maq Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Two youth players, Liam Fitzsimmons and Josh McKenzie, on twitter saying they've been sacked by the club for going to watch Dundee Utd in the league cup final, apparently the club told them they showed a lack of loyalty! Seems a bit harsh if that's the case, dunno if there were any other issues with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Did they go to the game with Paul McGowan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maq Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Turns out there is more to it, they sacked off a game themselves to go and watch the final Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedTA Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Turns out there is more to it, they sacked off a game themselves to go and watch the final would have been better off playing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRBear Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I take it they support Uniter and play for Dundee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wembley67lisbon Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Turns out there is more to it, they sacked off a game themselves to go and watch the final Aye, if it was for just going to the final then that would have been ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 If sacked, its a bit harsh. Who hasn't missed work to go to a football game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 All Club Academy games are on Sunday's. Been reported they missed a game to go to the final. If that is the case then they deserve everything they get. How thick do you need to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Sojourner Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Allegedly they had booked their cup tickets/bus etc then just a few before the final Dundee arranged a game at Montrose. 3 of them told that they should be at Montrose regardless. Out of the 3 of the, 2 went to final and were released, the other turned up at Montrose, never got off the bench and was kept on. Whether the two were likely to be released is another matter. If they had been a couple of potential superstars you wonder if the outcome would have been different. Harsh way to learn a lesson but if they want to be professional footballers then sacrifices have to be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Allegedly they had booked their cup tickets/bus etc then just a few before the final Dundee arranged a game at Montrose. 3 of them told that they should be at Montrose regardless. Out of the 3 of the, 2 went to final and were released, the other turned up at Montrose, never got off the bench and was kept on. Whether the two were likely to be released is another matter. If they had been a couple of potential superstars you wonder if the outcome would have been different. Harsh way to learn a lesson but if they want to be professional footballers then sacrifices have to be made. So not even youth? It was arranged for the first team? Bloody hell that's even worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamntg Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 If sacked, its a bit harsh. Who hasn't missed work to go to a football game. Cannae agree. If they were due to play for their te they should've played for their team. Dafties. An opinion also confirmed by a cursory glance at their Twitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Sojourner Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 So not even youth? It was arranged for the first team? Bloody hell that's even worse Not first team. Think they were 16. My fear is that not only have they screwed up with Dundee but they are compounding this with their Tweets. Think all of this added up might make any senior club wary of taking them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Cannae agree. If they were due to play for their te they should've played for their team. Dafties. An opinion also confirmed by a cursory glance at their Twitter. Without knowing if they have any previous warnings its hard to justify a sacking just for missing playing for the fun rather than going to watch their team in a cup final. If they really wanted to punish them they should have extended their contracts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black'n'tan Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Massive career boost for these boys getting released from Dens, what a result for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Sojourner Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Without knowing if they have any previous warnings its hard to justify a sacking just for missing playing for the fun rather than going to watch their team in a cup final. If they really wanted to punish them they should have extended their contracts. Firstly...Apparently they were warned there would be consequences if they missed it. Secondly...That would have been using a sledgehammer to crack a walnut...and cruel ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Sojourner Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I do not know the guys. I do however work with disadvantaged unemployed 16-19 yr olds and sometimes their thought process makes ya wonder. For engaging with us they can get £30 pw if they are not on benefits. We start at a minumum of 2hrs per week and do taster groups which they might be interested in to try and get them to progress in life, football,forensic science, mechanics, cookery, digital media, music, construction, hairdressing, mountain biking,climbing/abseiling etc. Some even get the opportunity of sailing tall ships, trips to EP football clubs, trips to motorbike shows, days out motocross and work placements where there might be a job at the end of it. You would be surprised of how many cannot be bothered to turn up for 2 hrs once a week to get that £30(as well as the experience) and yet think the reason they do not have a job is not in any way their fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Sojourner Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) Some of the excuses make you wonder too. One wanted to get a job in construction but lasted 2hrs before saying he would not be going back as it meant he would be getting up too early all week for his groups. He was Mon 10-12, Tue 11-2, Wed 10-12 and Fri 11-1 Dread to think how many have not showed as they needed to look after the dog or had other "excuses". One missed 2 days of groups as they allegedly attended a funeral and did not come in the following day due to "not being in the right mind for it"...apparently were "friends" via Facebook. Edited March 21, 2015 by Scottish Sojourner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac1 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Dundee utd should sign them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 According to Deerus, the boy had apparently been tweeting FTD for a few months. Not the brightest of things to be doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maq Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 According to Deerus, the boy had apparently been tweeting FTD for a few months. Not the brightest of things to be doing. F the Dees?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Foxtrot Tango Delta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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