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May 15, 2012 - 11:05AM
Rayan says his goodbyes

Ryan Wallace has said his goodbyes to the Fifers via his facebook page after his contract expired today.

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Harry Hill
May 15, 2012 - 11:37AM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

Strange time for a contract to end. What if we were in playoff final tomorrow?

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Eugene Clarke
May 15, 2012 - 5:20PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

There is a clause in our player contracts that allows for the playoffs. Simple, really.

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May 15th, 2012 - 5:20 PM
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DPH
May 15, 2012 - 6:03PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

That`s crap!! Was hoping he would stay another season. Hopefully we will bring in some quality signings or it could be a long season coming up.

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Oatis
May 15, 2012 - 6:09PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

Obvious blow to lose Ryan but I don't think anyone expected him to stay. Just hope he moves up a league or two rather than playing against us next season.

It isn't so hard to find a prolific goalscorer at this level as it is to have a good defence and it's the latter that concerns me more than Ryan leaving. Last seasons back 4 rarely performed well, especially the full backs. If we get another 25 goal a season man it'll be fantastic but unless we turn the tap off at the other end we won't be anywhere near the top.

Anyway all the best to Ryan wherever he goes and thanks for all the goals.

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forest fifer
May 15, 2012 - 7:13PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

So did we not offer a new contract or did he turn it down?

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bayview bob
May 15, 2012 - 7:35PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

i see raith lost john beard to dundee today i wonder if ryans heading to raith to replace him shame id have loved him to have stayed with us but he deserves to be playing a league or 2 higher

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MaRY_BaLE
May 15, 2012 - 8:33PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

bayview bob
i see raith lost john beard to dundee today i wonder if ryans heading to raith to replace him shame id have loved him to have stayed with us but he deserves to be playing a league or 2 higher


would doubt they could make Ryan a better financial offer than us.

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MaRY_BaLE
May 15, 2012 - 8:34PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

Eugene Clarke
There is a clause in our player contracts that allows for the playoffs. Simple, really.


....but what about the scottish cup final.....sack the board

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mr305
May 15, 2012 - 9:10PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

Dundee are keen to sign him , was on the radio in Tayside last week .

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Eugene Clarke
May 15, 2012 - 9:55PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

MaRY_BaLE
Eugene Clarke
There is a clause in our player contracts that allows for the playoffs. Simple, really.


....but what about the scottish cup final.....sack the board


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May 15th, 2012 - 9:55 PM
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S-Pat
May 16, 2012 - 10:08AM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

forest fifer
So did we not offer a new contract or did he turn it down?


My thoughts too, if he was offered a new contract even if had no intention of seeing it through then the club at least gets compensation, presumably now he is a free agent and we get nowt.

Sad to see him go, a quality striker who will be very difficult to replace.

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May 16th, 2012 - 10:08 AM
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uA
May 16, 2012 - 1:20PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

According to EFM Bobby Linn was given a contract offer, so I'm sure Ryan would have as well

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football agent
May 16, 2012 - 1:45PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

I would suspect that ryan is looking to enhance his career and get back into football full time.That would presumably rule out the lino lickers as they are reported to be only offering part time contracts to new signings.However john mcglynn will know ryan well from his hearts days so i wouldnt rule out a move to the kirkcaldy scum.

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May 16th, 2012 - 1:45 PM
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bayview bob
May 16, 2012 - 2:17PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

football agent
I would suspect that ryan is looking to enhance his career and get back into football full time.That would presumably rule out the lino lickers as they are reported to be only offering part time contracts to new signings.However john mcglynn will know ryan well from his hearts days so i wouldnt rule out a move to the kirkcaldy scum.


why would he go to the linnos if there not offering full time thats crazy imo hed be better staying with us and playing wining football than getting beat every week and in a relegatiuon battle would be better for his comfidance imo

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Opinion
May 16, 2012 - 6:52PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

bayview bob
football agent
I would suspect that ryan is looking to enhance his career and get back into football full time.That would presumably rule out the lino lickers as they are reported to be only offering part time contracts to new signings.However john mcglynn will know ryan well from his hearts days so i wouldnt rule out a move to the kirkcaldy scum.


why would he go to the linnos if there not offering full time thats crazy imo hed be better staying with us and playing wining football than getting beat every week and in a relegatiuon battle would be better for his comfidance imo



Winning football?
Daftest post of the week!

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bayview bob
May 16, 2012 - 7:29PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

Opinion
bayview bob
football agent
I would suspect that ryan is looking to enhance his career and get back into football full time.That would presumably rule out the lino lickers as they are reported to be only offering part time contracts to new signings.However john mcglynn will know ryan well from his hearts days so i wouldnt rule out a move to the kirkcaldy scum.


why would he go to the linnos if there not offering full time thats crazy imo hed be better staying with us and playing wining football than getting beat every week and in a relegatiuon battle would be better for his comfidance imo



Winning football?
Daftest post of the week!


fair does m8 i think hes more likely to win more games with us tahn he would with the kircaldy mob

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St Pauli Fifer
May 16, 2012 - 8:06PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

bayview bob
Opinion
bayview bob
football agent
I would suspect that ryan is looking to enhance his career and get back into football full time.That would presumably rule out the lino lickers as they are reported to be only offering part time contracts to new signings.However john mcglynn will know ryan well from his hearts days so i wouldnt rule out a move to the kirkcaldy scum.


why would he go to the linnos if there not offering full time thats crazy imo hed be better staying with us and playing wining football than getting beat every week and in a relegatiuon battle would be better for his comfidance imo



Winning football?
Daftest post of the week!


fair does m8 i think hes more likely to win more games with us tahn he would with the kircaldy mob


He'd be playing in a great league next season, full of derbies and quite big crowds. Rather play at Dens Park, East End, Falkirk Stadium, Firhill or play at Cliftonhill, etc ?

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bayview bob
May 16, 2012 - 8:24PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

St Pauli Fifer
bayview bob
Opinion
bayview bob
football agent
I would suspect that ryan is looking to enhance his career and get back into football full time.That would presumably rule out the lino lickers as they are reported to be only offering part time contracts to new signings.However john mcglynn will know ryan well from his hearts days so i wouldnt rule out a move to the kirkcaldy scum.


why would he go to the linnos if there not offering full time thats crazy imo hed be better staying with us and playing wining football than getting beat every week and in a relegatiuon battle would be better for his comfidance imo



Winning football?
Daftest post of the week!


fair does m8 i think hes more likely to win more games with us tahn he would with the kircaldy mob


He'd be playing in a great league next season, full of derbies and quite big crowds. Rather play at Dens Park, East End, Falkirk Stadium, Firhill or play at Cliftonhill, etc ?


i suppose your right i guess am just biast

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St Pauli Fifer
May 16, 2012 - 8:37PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

We all hate him to go to them!

He should set his sights higher...

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Disappointed
May 16, 2012 - 9:41PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

He's going to Dunfermline

Good luck Ryan

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Jim P
May 16, 2012 - 9:55PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

All the best to Ryan,the most exciting,dynamic striker we`ve had in the last 20 yrs.Disappointed to lose him but not exactly unexpected.

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DAFC Fan
May 16, 2012 - 10:51PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

Disappointed
He's going to Dunfermline

Good luck Ryan


Really? Would love to have him at EEP next season. Took in a few games at Bayview this year, you guys were really unlucky not to be in the play offs, IMO. Anyway, back on topic, according to the man himself on Twitter he's had no offers as of yet!

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D
May 17, 2012 - 6:02PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

If it's true, good move. At least Dunfermline have a chance of winning the 1st division. Had to be Dunfermline, Falkirk or Dundee. Sensible move. Good luck

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pingpong
May 18, 2012 - 8:14PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

101% will sign for Dunfermline , got inside info from EEP although cannot name source.

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George LL Munroe
May 19, 2012 - 3:22AM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

We have already had him scored at firhill for us a couple of seasons ago, why do you think he`s good went through the McGlynn school of excellence.

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Fifeyboab
May 19, 2012 - 7:10AM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

Good luck to Ryan wherever he goes. Have to say though that the club has done well signing Paul McManus. On another point I know most disagree with me but we the fans can help to keep Ryan and Bobby if we contribute that wee bit more financially on top of the regular gate money. I know we shouldn't have to contribute more as attending home and away is costly enough. No one is critisiizing the club for Ryan/ Bobby leaving but £3 per month into the managers fund from 400 fans would go a long way in helping to offer Ryan and Bobby better terms, at least if they won't stay for better terms it would allow us to possibly sign others who the manager might want. I remember the heated discussions on this subject from the last time so I know I will get panned for bringing it up again but I personally still think that it is the best way on top of the other monies the club has to help the manager improve/keep the squad.

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May 19th, 2012 - 7:10 AM
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bayview bob
May 19, 2012 - 7:23AM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

pingpong
101% will sign for Dunfermline , got inside info from EEP although cannot name source.


aye whatever m8 funny how ppl withn inside info can never name there source so they look all importent and make out they habe inside info would be gr8 if ryan stayed him and mcanus would have a feild day ripping defenses apart for fun

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pingpong
May 19, 2012 - 1:14PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

bayview bob
pingpong
101% will sign for Dunfermline , got inside info from EEP although cannot name source.


aye whatever m8 funny how ppl withn inside info can never name there source so they look all importent and make out they habe inside info would be gr8 if ryan stayed him and mcanus would have a feild day ripping defenses apart for fun


Lets just say i would lose my job if i told you my source. Came from someone with very high connections at EEP.

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bayview bob
May 19, 2012 - 1:58PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

fair does i hope your wrong like lol

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the wee team
May 24, 2012 - 10:22PM
Re: Rayan says his goodbyes

The rovers are half part/time full/time. There are 2 full time contracts still available within rovers budget one of them being for a striker

St Pauli Fifer
bayview bob
Opinion
bayview bob
football agent
I would suspect that ryan is looking to enhance his career and get back into football full time.That would presumably rule out the lino lickers as they are reported to be only offering part time contracts to new signings.However john mcglynn will know ryan well from his hearts days so i wouldnt rule out a move to the kirkcaldy scum.


why would he go to the linnos if there not offering full time thats crazy imo hed be better staying with us and playing wining football than getting beat every week and in a relegatiuon battle would be better for his comfidance imo



Winning football?
Daftest post of the week!


fair does m8 i think hes more likely to win more games with us tahn he would with the kircaldy mob


He'd be playing in a great league next season, full of derbies and quite big crowds. Rather play at Dens Park, East End, Falkirk Stadium, Firhill or play at Cliftonhill, etc ?

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