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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 11:59
Apologies - no live updates. I’d been looking forward to the game but don’t feel up to it now.
As soon as the team lines are out I’ll post them here - feel free to post them if you beat me to it.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Sat 31 Aug 16:59)
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Sat 31 Aug 12:10
A fair few Ayr young team in Central Station right now. Loud and happy for now. They will probably be on my train from Queen St 🙁
"If you have no kind words to say you should say nothing more at all"
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Topic Originator: PARSwede
Date: Sat 31 Aug 13:37
Can you still park behind the NW?
How do you get in and what does it cost?
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 31 Aug 14:07
Oluwayemi makes his first start in goals
Cooper and Fogarty also make their first starts
Kane leads the line
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 14:11
Your Pars 11 today
Oluwayemi
Comrie
Ngwenya
Benedictus
Hamilton
Otoo
Ritchie-Hosler
McCann
Fogarty
Kane
Cooper
Subs
Mehmet
Chalmers
Wighton
Breen
Fisher
Wotherspoon
T Sutherland
Young
Tod
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Sat 31 Aug 14:26
Dropping his number one goalkeeper and marquee signing are big calls but totally agree with both. Hopefully it pays off!
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 14:27
BBC having major technical issues today ~ currently no link up to Open All Mics
Yikes
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Sat 31 Aug 14:27
Some positive changes today and going with a 4 at the back, will we be more progressive and attacking? hope so.
Not even a place for o’hallaran on the bench. I do like the look of that bench now, quite a few who should be benchwarmers now are so we’re moving in the right direction.
A decent left winger in the door and on paper we look like we might do alright…
Post Edited (Sat 31 Aug 15:05)
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Topic Originator: Lucho_8
Date: Sat 31 Aug 14:45
Kane starting = guaranteed win.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 15:11
Partick Thistle 1-0 Queens Park
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 15:12
“First chance of the match comes for the Pars. Comrie`s free kick slots through McCann, who`s powerful cross just evades Kane.”
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 31 Aug 15:15
1-0 Pars Otoo
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 15:16
Goallllllllll
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Sat 31 Aug 15:16
YASSS MON THE PARSSS
COYP
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 31 Aug 15:17
Open all mics reporting this via mobile phone it sounds like!
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Topic Originator: Fethiyespar
Date: Sat 31 Aug 15:18
Yes Pars.
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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie
Date: Sat 31 Aug 15:21
Two goal kicks already from new GK and what a difference.
Looks like a baseball `knuckleball` with the trajectory and ball flight he generates, hardly any spin and looks hard to defend.
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"People always talk about Ronaldinho and magic, but I didn't see him today. I saw Henrik Larsson; that's where the magic was."
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 15:22
Morton 1-0 Falkirk
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Kba990309
Date: Sat 31 Aug 15:23
What formation are we starting with??
Keith allan
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 31 Aug 15:23
1-1
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 15:23
1-1
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: KirklistonPar
Date: Sat 31 Aug 15:26
That didn’t last long, hopefully the heads don’t drop and we get stuck back in.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 15:30
Morton 2-0 Falkirk
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 15:33
Morton 2-1 Falkirk (pen)
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 15:46
Morton 2-2 Falkirk
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 31 Aug 15:48
Solid first half for the Pars.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar
Date: Sat 31 Aug 15:52
We are the better team first half. Much more purposeful going forward. Ayr are very efficient with the ball but we have competed weil first half. Their goal looked like it took a bit of a deflection. I thought KRH could have done better with the tackle outside the box.
Much better performance at look a little more dangerous going forward.
Good goal from Otoo.
Post Edited (Sat 31 Aug 15:53)
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Sat 31 Aug 15:58
Pretty good half from us, it`s as well as we`ve played for a while. But... we should be playing ten. How the referee doesn`t give that second yellow is inexcusable. He was going to card him then saw who it was. Absolutely shat it. If you`re not able to make straightforward calls like that then you shouldn`t be refereeing. Probably worried Scott Brown would shout at him at half time, the coward.
Why is McCann on the right and Ritchie-Hosler on the left? Makes no sense at all. Only reason I can think of is that mcpake was hoping KRH would be able to get a run at Devlin and they thought he might be at right back? Weird whatever the reason.
Looks like Young and Fisher coming on, presumably to go back to move to a back three - Comrie maybe coming off as he`s been booked?
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Topic Originator: JTH123
Date: Sat 31 Aug 16:03
I think McCann is being matched up against their LB. Keeper looks promising but looked a little slow at going down for their goal.
Assume Cooper will be one being hooked. Has looked a little lightweight. Impressed with Fogarty and Hamilton has done well.
Agree about the second yellow. If it was a free kick he should walk.
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Sat 31 Aug 16:07
Quote:
JTH123, Sat 31 Aug 16:03
I think McCann is being matched up against their LB. Keeper looks promising but looked a little slow at going down for their goal.
Assume Cooper will be one being hooked. Has looked a little lightweight. Impressed with Fogarty and Hamilton has done well.
Agree about the second yellow. If it was a free kick he should walk.
our keeper was blind sided on there shot came through rucknof players with a deflection
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 16:08
Hamilton 1-0 Airdrie
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 16:09
Benedictus off
Young on
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 16:13
Attendance: 4921 with 602 travelling supporters.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Sat 31 Aug 16:17
thInk Bene is finished
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 16:23
Cooper off
Wotherspoon on
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 16:29
Partick Thistle 3-0 Queens Park
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Sat 31 Aug 16:47)
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 16:30
Kane off
Wighton on
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Sat 31 Aug 16:32
Gap widens to 2 points at the bottom as it stands, really could do with finding a goal from somewhere.
Young feels like he’s moved ahead of fisher and breen in the pecking order, at least mcpake is picking players who seem to be playing well.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 16:36
Hamilton 2-0 Airdrie
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 16:38
Morton 2-3 Falkirk
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 16:39
McCann off
Tod on
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 16:39
Hamilton 2-2 Airdrie
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Sat 31 Aug 16:44)
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 16:45
“Ngwenya beats the defender with a roulette, crosses the ball into Tod, who heads straight at Stone”
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 31 Aug 16:51
Raith Rovers 0-1 Livingston
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 31 Aug 16:59
FT 1-1: Happy with our performance today.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 31 Aug 17:03
Important save near the end.
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Topic Originator: jojo
Date: Sat 31 Aug 17:06
Only 4 points off a promotion play off place….’Mon the Pars!!
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Sat 31 Aug 17:11
much better performance today ,new lads did well
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Sat 31 Aug 17:13
Sounded much better, fair play. Hopefully some competition for places does the lot of them some good.
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Topic Originator: KirklistonPar
Date: Sat 31 Aug 17:22
Good result against the inform team. Hopefully the players take great confidence and this can be the turning point in the season. Wasn’t at the game but going by stats and comments we seemed to be getting into more forward positions and more comfortable at having shots from outside the box. COYP!
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Sat 31 Aug 17:25
Can send Rovers to the bottom of the league a week on Friday
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Topic Originator: doctordandruff
Date: Sat 31 Aug 17:32
Most positive game I have seen us play in a long time, although second half was scrappy. Cooper didn`t have a great game, but the others look good. 2 saves from the keeper at the end were top class.
Special mention to the referee who was an utter clown.
Worrying drop off in quality on the bench though
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Topic Originator: airdriepar
Date: Sat 31 Aug 17:34
Quote:
Rusty Shackleford, Sat 31 Aug 17:25
Can send Rovers to the bottom of the league a week on Friday
Exactly! Huge game, can’t wait!
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Topic Originator: rikaka
Date: Sat 31 Aug 17:41
A better performance overall. Chance creation was still poor. Need to build on this
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Topic Originator: The Boss
Date: Sat 31 Aug 17:53
Clinging on to a point at home to mighty Ayr United. How low are our expectations? All this while Falkirk are brushing teams aside.
I like black and white (dreaming of black and white)
You like black and white
Run run away
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Sat 31 Aug 17:54
Enjoyed that.
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Sat 31 Aug 17:55
Better but Ayr were poor and we failed to capitalise on that. We still need more quality in the door as we failed to create enough decent chances. I’m surprised Sutherland didn’t get a chance and would like to see him get a chance up front with Kane. I thought Ngwenya had his best game today. He’s not started well for us but looked much improved today. He does need to improve his final balls though. Credit to Sam Young and Fogarty as well. Both impressed in defence. It’s just a shame we couldn’t hold onto our lead for long.
Had we been playing Raith next week you’d fancy our chances but they’ll no doubt have their new manager in by then.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Sat 31 Aug 17:56
Quote:
rikaka, Sat 31 Aug 17:41
A better performance overall. Chance creation was still poor. Need to build on this
I don’t know if it’s chance creation or final ball. Put ourselves in a good position for crosses & passes but rarely got it past the first man.
Overall though, much much better! We were difficult to play against, constantly put them under pressure and the actually, the whole game moved 20yards up the park because of it. I’ve got to say though, I seen the difference when Kane and Cooper went off.
Wighton just doesn’t do enough. Waste of a shirt
COYP
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Topic Originator: adj27
Date: Sat 31 Aug 17:56
How on earth did their no 2 not get a second yellow for that foul on Kane.
Andy
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Topic Originator: Indiapar
Date: Sat 31 Aug 17:57
We looked to put the ball forward more. The keeper kicked well in the main, and it put them under pressure at times. Keeper looked composed and never really looked in trouble. The new boys played well, I thought, and defensively, we looked pretty solid.. McCann worked hard and put a couple of good crosses into the box that Ayr defended well. He is a big lad and just needs to use his size a bit better.We stopped them playing for large parts of the game, and being a bit more direct made them think twice about coming forward. I felt they were settling for the draw after about 75 minutes but tried for the winner in the last few minutes.
Overall, it was a good performance today and an improvement. We more than matched them.
Post Edited (Sat 31 Aug 18:11)
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Sat 31 Aug 18:08
I reckon Oluwayemi was kicking at about 50% power today, he could clear the stand and reach Cowdenbeath with ease, however in doing so he would miss and clear the Forth instead.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sat 31 Aug 18:12
A decent point and improved performance.
Hopefully a win next week to set us up for the wee team
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 31 Aug 18:14
Quote:
RossF, Sat 31 Aug 17:55
Better but Ayr were poor and we failed to capitalise on that. We still need more quality in the door as we failed to create enough decent chances. I’m surprised Sutherland didn’t get a chance and would like to see him get a chance up front with Kane. I thought Ngwenya had his best game today. He’s not started well for us but looked much improved today. He does need to improve his final balls though. Credit to Sam Young and Fogarty as well. Both impressed in defence. It’s just a shame we couldn’t hold onto our lead for long.
Had we been playing Raith next week you’d fancy our chances but they’ll no doubt have their new manager in by then.
Seriously, Ross, were the in form team actually poor, or did we restrict them?
Do we get any credit for their inexplicable drop in form?
Post Edited (Sat 31 Aug 18:14)
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Topic Originator: JTH123
Date: Sat 31 Aug 18:19
I like the fresher look to the team. It was a brave move to put Young on at HT with Breen and Fisher on the bench. I thought Fogarty didn`t put a foot wrong and Ngwenya looked good albeit his crosses need improvement.
Young Toby did well. His early kick outs were very good and the late save was fantastic. And KRH is clearly working hard on the defensive side of his game.
All in all an improvement but we are crying out for someone to create chances.
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Sat 31 Aug 18:19
I thought both teams were mediocre, plenty effort but overall standard was average.
We played better than earlier in season, much more energy.
The new keeper had two great stops second half to earn the hard fought point.
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Sat 31 Aug 18:22
Ayr we`re average last week , same again today. Second half today we were never in it , our subs are wash ,
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Topic Originator: Indiapar
Date: Sat 31 Aug 18:24
Quote:
JTH123, Sat 31 Aug 18:19
I like the fresher look to the team. It was a brave move to put Young on at HT with Breen and Fisher on the bench. I thought Fogarty didn`t put a foot wrong and Ngwenya looked good albeit his crosses need improvement.
Young Toby did well. His early kick outs were very good and the late save was fantastic. And KRH is clearly working hard on the defensive side of his game.
All in all an improvement but we are crying out for someone to create chances.
More balance today. Toby`s kick outs will get us a few goals this season. They are straight into the 35 yard area over the midfield. We picked up the 2nd ball but just need to be a bit more ambitious in and around the box.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Sat 31 Aug 18:36
Quote:
The Boss, Sat 31 Aug 17:53
Clinging on to a point at home to mighty Ayr United. How low are our expectations? All this while Falkirk are brushing teams aside.
No point in worrying about what Grangemouth FC are doing. It makes absolutely no difference to us until we play them.
We’re bottom of the table and got a draw against the top of the table. A much improved performance from previous weeks.
Is it the best Pars team I’ve ever seen? No but it’s much better than getting beat by Forfar. Give yourself a break
COYP
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Topic Originator: JTH123
Date: Sat 31 Aug 18:38
Quote:
Indiapar, Sat 31 Aug 18:24
Quote:
JTH123, Sat 31 Aug 18:19
I like the fresher look to the team. It was a brave move to put Young on at HT with Breen and Fisher on the bench. I thought Fogarty didn`t put a foot wrong and Ngwenya looked good albeit his crosses need improvement.
Young Toby did well. His early kick outs were very good and the late save was fantastic. And KRH is clearly working hard on the defensive side of his game.
All in all an improvement but we are crying out for someone to create chances.
More balance today. Toby`s kick outs will get us a few goals this season. They are straight into the 35 yard area over the midfield. We picked up the 2nd ball but just need to be a bit more ambitious in and around the box.
Agreed but Kane needs to be winning more first ball.
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Topic Originator: The Boss
Date: Sat 31 Aug 18:38
Quote:
NMCmassive, Sat 31 Aug 18:36
Quote:
The Boss, Sat 31 Aug 17:53
Clinging on to a point at home to mighty Ayr United. How low are our expectations? All this while Falkirk are brushing teams aside.
No point in worrying about what Grangemouth FC are doing. It makes absolutely no difference to us until we play them.
We’re bottom of the table and got a draw against the top of the table. A much improved performance from previous weeks.
Is it the best Pars team I’ve ever seen? No but it’s much better than getting beat by Forfar. Give yourself a break
Until we play them? We played them and got thumped. 6 wins out of 31 in all competitions. Is that good enough?
I like black and white (dreaming of black and white)
You like black and white
Run run away
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Topic Originator: ReturningParsFan
Date: Sat 31 Aug 18:46
Much better than the last game I saw (Cove). Good to see the new keeper, great kicker but direction lacking...if he was a golfer, he`d be hitting it 400 yards off the tea. Ending up in the woods!!
Terrific strike from Otoo, a pity we couldn`t hold the lead a bit longer. Thought McCann ran his heart out and that Comrie was back to the player we know. Thought Bendictus maybe did his hamstring clearing the ball with the last kick of the first half, so not surprised about the sub. Brave decision No 2 by McPake to replace him with Young.
It won`t be a popular opinion, but I`m not impressed with Kane. No idea where the goals will come from, maybe an 80-yard rocket from Toby!!
Fogarty was fine at the back, a good no-nonsense stopper.
We really need to get a win under our belts, for lots of reasons, at New Bayview next Saturday. We could then have some optimism about the Friday night game.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sat 31 Aug 18:53
Just relieved to get a point.
As has been said we need two loans minimum, a left winger and yes another striker because I like returningparsfan do not think Kane will get many. It needed a great strike from a midfielder yo get us a point….here’s hoping we see more like that but we are still not creating too many clear chances. That is going to have to change if we are going to climb the league.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 31 Aug 19:25
If you read the previews of this game you`d think Ayr were world-beaters and a win for them was a foregone conclusion. We get a draw and suddenly it`s because this well-oiled Ayrshire machine didn`t play to form rather than anything we did.
Kane`s never going to score apparently but we don`t create enough chances. So how are we going to solve that conundrum? Kane must be the most-fouled player in this league and, if he`s injury-prone, he certainly doesn`t play as if he thinks he is. He`s always putting his body where it hurts. How that centre back escaped a second yellow card, or even a straight red, for that challenge on him was a mystery only the ref can answer.
Post Edited (Sun 01 Sep 09:08)
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Topic Originator: JimDAFC
Date: Sat 31 Aug 19:38
A much better performance today and yes it was quite enjoyable to watch especially the first half. Hamilton for me had a great game with some much needed meaty tackles as I thought Ayr were a very physical and skillfull side and some credit must go to our team for not giving them too many chances. Our keeper should try aiming his enormous kick towards the corner flags giving òur wide players a chance to challenge them in a foot race.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Sat 31 Aug 20:08
Much more enjoyable experience today all in all.
I’ve been saying for some time we needed more route one football and we got it today resulting in more balls into dangerous areas.
The new keeper played a hand in that to be fair.
Don’t think I’ve seen a Pars goalie that can kick a ball so far up the park.
Ayr clearly struggled to deal with it at times.
Draw was a fair result against an in form club and this gives me optimism we can turn the corner.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Sat 31 Aug 20:10
Quote:
The Boss, Sat 31 Aug 18:38
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NMCmassive, Sat 31 Aug 18:36
Quote:
The Boss, Sat 31 Aug 17:53
Clinging on to a point at home to mighty Ayr United. How low are our expectations? All this while Falkirk are brushing teams aside.
No point in worrying about what Grangemouth FC are doing. It makes absolutely no difference to us until we play them.
We’re bottom of the table and got a draw against the top of the table. A much improved performance from previous weeks.
Is it the best Pars team I’ve ever seen? No but it’s much better than getting beat by Forfar. Give yourself a break
Until we play them? We played them and got thumped. 6 wins out of 31 in all competitions. Is that good enough?
Aye it matters absolutely f#%k all what they do until we play them. It did matter we got beat off them but it means nothing when we’re playing against Ayr today or the wee team next week and it’ll mean nothing at KO next time we play them - of course the score at full time matter tho 🤷🏻♂️
No our form isn’t good enough but it was still a good result and signs of improvement today.
Maybe you should just go watch Grangemouth if you’re so concerned about them…
COYP
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Topic Originator: cfad
Date: Sat 31 Aug 21:12
Better. We fought today. We were competitive. We scored a goal. We got our first point. I’m hoping that we can build on today.
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Topic Originator: The Boss
Date: Sat 31 Aug 21:12
Quote:
NMCmassive, Sat 31 Aug 20:10
Quote:
The Boss, Sat 31 Aug 18:38
Quote:
NMCmassive, Sat 31 Aug 18:36
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The Boss, Sat 31 Aug 17:53
Clinging on to a point at home to mighty Ayr United. How low are our expectations? All this while Falkirk are brushing teams aside.
No point in worrying about what Grangemouth FC are doing. It makes absolutely no difference to us until we play them.
We’re bottom of the table and got a draw against the top of the table. A much improved performance from previous weeks.
Is it the best Pars team I’ve ever seen? No but it’s much better than getting beat by Forfar. Give yourself a break
Until we play them? We played them and got thumped. 6 wins out of 31 in all competitions. Is that good enough?
Aye it matters absolutely f#%k all what they do until we play them. It did matter we got beat off them but it means nothing when we’re playing against Ayr today or the wee team next week and it’ll mean nothing at KO next time we play them - of course the score at full time matter tho 🤷🏻♂️
No our form isn’t good enough but it was still a good result and signs of improvement today.
Maybe you should just go watch Grangemouth if you’re so concerned about them…
I’m concerned about us being bottom of the league without a win. If you’re happy with that fair dos. Obviously easily pleased.
I like black and white (dreaming of black and white)
You like black and white
Run run away
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Sat 31 Aug 21:17
Ayr were missing McMann and then lost Devlin after about 10 minutes, and their fans were bemoaning how off their game several of their players were. In the first period of the first half some of that could have been attributed to our pressing but after that we let them have more of the ball and even then they didn`t hurt us too often.
Did we play better today than in previous weeks? Yes
Are there positives from today? Sure - they keeper, Fogarty, Young and Cooper did well and we scored a great goal
By the same token though, there is a lot to work on. We sat back when the game was there to be won, we didn`t run at the defender who should have been sent off, the subs changed the game but not in a good way, we have players who work hard but don`t seem to be able to do anything to punish the opposition (Ritchie-Hosler and McCann the obvious culprits) and we couldn`t hold onto a lead for long enough to take the sting out the game. We`re still one of the weakest teams in the division and we can`t rely on wonder goals every week - we need to start creating more and scoring more.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Sat 31 Aug 21:21
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The Boss, Sat 31 Aug 21:12
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NMCmassive, Sat 31 Aug 20:10
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The Boss, Sat 31 Aug 18:38
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NMCmassive, Sat 31 Aug 18:36
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The Boss, Sat 31 Aug 17:53
Clinging on to a point at home to mighty Ayr United. How low are our expectations? All this while Falkirk are brushing teams aside.
No point in worrying about what Grangemouth FC are doing. It makes absolutely no difference to us until we play them.
We’re bottom of the table and got a draw against the top of the table. A much improved performance from previous weeks.
Is it the best Pars team I’ve ever seen? No but it’s much better than getting beat by Forfar. Give yourself a break
Until we play them? We played them and got thumped. 6 wins out of 31 in all competitions. Is that good enough?
Aye it matters absolutely f#%k all what they do until we play them. It did matter we got beat off them but it means nothing when we’re playing against Ayr today or the wee team next week and it’ll mean nothing at KO next time we play them - of course the score at full time matter tho 🤷🏻♂️
No our form isn’t good enough but it was still a good result and signs of improvement today.
Maybe you should just go watch Grangemouth if you’re so concerned about them…
I’m concerned about us being bottom of the league without a win. If you’re happy with that fair dos. Obviously easily pleased.
It’s obvious being bottom of the league isn’t a good thing but for everything that’s happened until now we’ve ended up at full time with a good point and a good performance, the first match after making new signings and 4 games into the season. Why did you wait until after a good point and performance to vent your concern?
COYP
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Sun 1 Sep 00:18
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RossF, Sat 31 Aug 17:55
Better but Ayr were poor and we failed to capitalise on that. We still need more quality in the door as we failed to create enough decent chances. I’m surprised Sutherland didn’t get a chance and would like to see him get a chance up front with Kane. I thought Ngwenya had his best game today. He’s not started well for us but looked much improved today. He does need to improve his final balls though. Credit to Sam Young and Fogarty as well. Both impressed in defence. It’s just a shame we couldn’t hold onto our lead for long.
Had we been playing Raith next week you’d fancy our chances but they’ll no doubt have their new manager in by then.
Seriously, Ross, were the in form team actually poor, or did we restrict them?
Do we get any credit for their inexplicable drop in form?
Ayr were poor Parrot. I was surprised with how they set up this afternoon but if you read my post I have given several players credit for their performances today. One I missed out was our new goalkeeper who looked extremely confident today and I feel will only get better. Apart from the first 15/20 minutes I wouldn’t say we were excellent but we can hopefully take positives from this and strengthen further before the Raith game. The biggest disappointment this afternoon was not having a go at Ayr in the final 10/15 mins. Personally I would have brought Sutherland on near the end for his finishing ability.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Sun 1 Sep 09:01
Topic Originator: The Boss like
Date: Sat 31 Aug 17:53
Clinging on to a point at home to mighty Ayr United. How low are our expectations? All this while Falkirk are brushing teams aside.
That`s the kind of comment we normally hear from OF fans, who regard everyone else as diddy teams. It may have escaped your notice that Ayr were top of the league on full points, while we were bottom with no points and no goals. Ayr were also odds on with the bookies.
Our expectations may be low in your eyes, but being realistic, that was a much improved performance and a good result against the form team in this league, so most of us felt pleased enough to applaud the players off the pitch, both at half time and full time.
You, however.......
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: summeragent
Date: Sun 1 Sep 09:09
I thought we played quite well today although it was spoiled by the uninspired substitutions. I would hope some of the guys that went off are capable of playing 90minutes are our starting 11 was probably our best.
I thought Ayr looked good, well organised, dangerous in attack. Maybe not at their best but nevertheless.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Sun 1 Sep 09:11
To be fair we looked decent for most of the game against an in-form team.
We`d have been as well going home once Kane went off tho. Wighton and Tod were disappointing to put it mildly.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 1 Sep 09:32
Surely there is a case for allowing fewer subs in a match? In general I would say multiple subs detract from the game rather than enhance it. If a sub does make a telling contribution most managers would concede it`s more down to luck than good judgement on their part. How about restricting the options to a maximum of three replacements from five candidates?
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sun 1 Sep 10:38
Struggling to understand how Sutherland couldn’t have got ten mins ?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Zimbo
Date: Sun 1 Sep 11:19
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Raymie the Legend, Sun 1 Sep 10:38
Struggling to understand how Sutherland couldn’t have got ten mins ?
Agreed. Wighton added nothing and looked completely disinterested when he came on.
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Sun 1 Sep 11:25
had already used the three sub intervals/slots.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 1 Sep 11:41
A straight swap of Wighton for Kane is unlikely to work. Kane can play the lone striker role, taking the ball in and winning fouls, but Wighton needs someone playing close beside him to benefit from his flicks and touches.
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Topic Originator: p4r5f4n
Date: Sun 1 Sep 11:53
For me the two fails were McCann and Wighton, both for the same reason, No Commitment!
Everyone else worked hard and looked like they wanted to be on the park and fighting for a result. Wighton and McCann, as has been the case for months, look like they are just going through the motions. They don’t even deserve a place on the bench.
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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie
Date: Sun 1 Sep 12:08
Kane will get half chances and force mistakes on people / create stuff out of nothing by his sheer workrate and anticipation.
Looks like a wee pest in mould of a Dougie Arnott or James Grady and would be a nightmare to play against.
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Topic Originator: hudza
Date: Sun 1 Sep 12:10
I don’t think it’s lack of commitment or effort from McCann.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Sun 1 Sep 12:14
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hudza, Sun 1 Sep 12:10
I don’t think it’s lack of commitment or effort from McCann.
I have said this before. Lots of here confuse McCann as lack of commitment and /or effort with his lack of ability. I actually think he works hard he just isn`t up to the standard.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 1 Sep 12:18
I find these criticisms of McCann baffling. If anything I`d say he wastes too much energy chasing lost causes and would be better preserving his effort for more productive runs. On the other hand Wighton doesn`t chase lost causes and this is interpreted as laziness or lack of interest. The same accusations were made against Nicky Clark when he was at the club
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Topic Originator: McCaig`s Tower
Date: Sun 1 Sep 14:00
That was better – a point for bottom against top is OK. Although our league form has been bad, I don’t think the performances have been that dreadful; poor certainly, and yesterday was middling to poor IMO, so an improvement.
I think this was predictable – our recruitment philosophy seems to be to do much of our business late in the transfer window and to augment with loans. Come September we have a slightly stronger squad which allows McPake to rest players whose form has dipped such as Mehmet, Wotherspoon and Fisher; the switch to the 4-2-3-1 also allows players to play in positions in which they may be more comfortable – e,g Comrie at RB and KRH wide midfield.
His team selection was braver than usual – I wondered if it was the last gamble of a desperate manager but I don’t think things have got to that stage. Tobi or nor Tobi – that was the goalkeeping question, and he went with the new boy, who did well, although I’d need another look at the goal – maybe he was unsighted and there were a couple of deflections but I’m not sure they should be scoring with that. Otherwise, he had a good game and probably saved a point at the death.
Fogarty had a promising debut – it’s a very young pairing with Sam but they did fine – Bene’s long term fitness must now be questionable.
Cooper got the nod ahead of Wotherspoon – he has more energy and pace, at least for an hour, if perhaps less skill, and I hope he will improve too. I think McCann’s place is now seen as coming in from the wing – why he and KRH were reversed I don’t know – presumably there was some clever tactical reasoning behind this.
I agree, the substitutions seemed to have a negative effect largely. They should bring fresh legs at least, but the opposite seemed to be the case. As for Tod - I think he’s very talented, and offers the unexpected. Sometimes he tries too much; a goal would settle him down. I note he’s been moved to more to the wings the last couple of times I’ve seen him and I wonder if that ploy will become more obvious.
I’m not sure what happened with the Otoo/Chalmers non-substitution. The board went up with 8 for 6, but since we’d used our three stoppages I assume this was a concussion sub, but reversed when Ewan turned out to be OK. The ref didn’t seem to want to let him back on until the Ayr player had been bandaged though, which was odd.
We did have some shots on target, although none other than the goal that particularly troubled the keeper. We need to get into the habit of having a go more – it takes the pressure off the strike-force if they don’t feel obliged to convert every half-chance they get. Still, unbeaten in one and we’ve still got 32 games to make up the 2 points to 8th place.
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Sun 1 Sep 14:23
McCann has the pace and strength to go past a left back on the outside, Ritchie-Hosler doesnt. on the other side, Ritchie-Hosler probably has more skill to come inside on his right with the threat to go on his left than McCann.
"The ref didn’t seem to want to let him back on until the Ayr player had been bandaged though, which was odd."
Otoo had a cut and couldnt come on until the next stoppage of play as he had to be checked by either the referee or assistant to make sure no blood showing, been cleaned up etc, same as with the Ayr player. something thats happened for 20 years or more at games without 4th officials?
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Sun 1 Sep 14:30
McCann’s effort can never be questioned. He always gives 100%. His biggest problem is his game intelligence. Ritchie Hosler is another who always puts effort in but sadly he hasn’t been the player I thought he would. I can remember being surprised with a few posters saying they thought Otoo had much more potential than Hosler. Looks like they’re bang on! I always thought Hosler would be one of the best wingers in this league when we managed to bring him in permanently.
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Topic Originator: McCaig`s Tower
Date: Sun 1 Sep 15:20
Otoo had a cut and couldnt come on until the next stoppage of play as he had to be checked by either the referee or assistant to make sure no blood showing, been cleaned up etc, same as with the Ayr player. something thats happened for 20 years or more at games without 4th officials?
I should really have known this, shouldn`t I, especially since Ewan has is sporting a plaster on his forehead in the (extremely brief) post-match interview.
Mind you, the bench should have known as well. I wondered if there was some sort of basic concussion test, where he`s asked what day it is, or who the Prime Minister is, like they do in cricket if the batter`s had a ball hit the helmet.
I think it was introduced in the early 90s when HIV transmission was the big fear?
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Sun 1 Sep 15:21
Honestly, I think McCann should have finished the game on the left and KRH should have finished the game on the right.
Hoslers left foot is good for standing on and I think McCann will be more effective than KRH was at cutting inside. Also I think it will give McCann a chance to attack a KRH cross to the back post.
COYP
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Topic Originator: fcda
Date: Sun 1 Sep 16:06
Did the ref not go over and see Otoo a couple of times? Suppose, he might have just said "missed a bit" and refused to allow him on. McPake wasn`t happy so maybe felt the ref was being pedantic.
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Sun 1 Sep 16:28
Ref was shocking, played advantage a few times, his only attribute, how the Ayr player never got a second yellow is beyond me!
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sun 1 Sep 16:39
Topic Originator: NMCmassive like
Date: Sun 1 Sep 15:21
Honestly, I think McCann should have finished the game on the left and KRH should have finished the game on the right.
Hoslers left foot is good for standing on and I think McCann will be more effective than KRH was at cutting inside. Also I think it will give McCann a chance to attack a KRH cross to the back post.
Agree
It should be quite simple really. KRH crossing from right either from deep or byline with Kane and yes, McCann attacking these. In the games we have played so far I am struggling to think of many examples of KRH putting in an inviting cross..
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Bucuresti Par
Date: Sun 1 Sep 16:57
Why not change it from time to time, McPake could swap any of McCann, KRH or Cooper after 20/25 minutes of a half, just to give the defenders a different challenge.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Sun 1 Sep 18:40
how often to do you see McCann attacking crosses at the back post or even just winning headers in general, tends to mistime his jump a lot so the height doesn’t help him in the air, just in challenges. As said above, workrate is excellent and puts himself about but it doesn’t make up for the lack of much else.
He’s not a striker, fair for all to see, he’s not a winger as not got the end product so for me we need a left winger in and he’ll drop to the bench where his workrate will help if we’re chasing games or need to defend from the front.
KRH is a worry, had high hopes for him after the season in league 1 but injuries last season stalled his progress, that and mcpake playing him out of position. he’ll need to start contributing more if we’re to climb the league espechailly if it’s McCann on the other wing.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sun 1 Sep 18:47
I’d like to see a 4-4-2 with Sutherland playing off Kane
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 1 Sep 19:04
What would your midfield four be, Raymie?
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Sun 1 Sep 19:26
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Berkey, Sun 1 Sep 18:40
how often to do you see McCann attacking crosses at the back post or even just winning headers in general, tends to mistime his jump a lot so the height doesn’t help him in the air, just in challenges. As said above, workrate is excellent and puts himself about but it doesn’t make up for the lack of much else.
He’s not a striker, fair for all to see, he’s not a winger as not got the end product so for me we need a left winger in and he’ll drop to the bench where his workrate will help if we’re chasing games or need to defend from the front.
KRH is a worry, had high hopes for him after the season in league 1 but injuries last season stalled his progress, that and mcpake playing him out of position. he’ll need to start contributing more if we’re to climb the league espechailly if it’s McCann on the other wing.
No he’s definitely not an out and out striker and he’s not an out and out winger but he does attack well from out to in so since we’re short of options in those areas I think it may be a good idea to give him a chance to do what he does well. I wouldn’t throw the baby out with the bath water yet, he’ll still pop up with goals and cause hassle. He really does need more end product tho.
KRH is fine. He obviously had a hard time with injuries last season but he’s still a young footballer learning his trade. He’s got good feet is reasonably quick and can cause defenders trouble. I wouldn’t expect the world from him though as again we should remember, he’s still a young footballer. I hope he gets a full season this season as well have a much better idea what level of player he’ll become.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Sun 1 Sep 19:31
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Berkey, Sun 1 Sep 18:40
how often to do you see McCann attacking crosses at the back post or even just winning headers in general, tends to mistime his jump a lot so the height doesn’t help him in the air, just in challenges. As said above, workrate is excellent and puts himself about but it doesn’t make up for the lack of much else.
He’s not a striker, fair for all to see, he’s not a winger as not got the end product so for me we need a left winger in and he’ll drop to the bench where his workrate will help if we’re chasing games or need to defend from the front.
KRH is a worry, had high hopes for him after the season in league 1 but injuries last season stalled his progress, that and mcpake playing him out of position. he’ll need to start contributing more if we’re to climb the league espechailly if it’s McCann on the other wing.
It’s worth noting that McCann is 23
KRH is 21.
For me McCann needs to kick on and establish himself this season.
KRH just needs to get game time. Keep up the hard work and have the confidence to have a go.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Sun 1 Sep 19:46
Can’t disagree with that NMC, KRH needs a run of games in a position he’s comfortable in and hopefully he’ll kick on.
I think McCann has this season then the option of a further year? Will be interesting to see what he does as at this point based on last season you wouldn’t renew it.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sun 1 Sep 19:58
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wee eck, Sun 1 Sep 19:04
What would your midfield four be, Raymie?
Not got many options so probably KRH, Hamilton, Otoo and McCann.
Todd comes in when fit
It does show how unbalanced our squad is
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Sun 1 Sep 20:18
He was asked about a midfield four in a 4-4-2 though?
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Topic Originator: the saline hill puma
Date: Sun 1 Sep 20:21
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kelty_par, Sun 1 Sept 20:18
He was asked about a midfield four in a 4-4-2 though?
Imo we don`t have players who can play in a traditional midfield 4
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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie
Date: Sun 1 Sep 20:42
Hopefully just confidence issue for KRH.
Can see the shackles being on a bit as a wingback with defensive responsibility but hopefully with a fullback behind him he can push on with a bit more freedom.
Think inside the first five minutes or so yesterday he was one-on-one with fullback and tried the old primary school favourite of trying to knock it five yards in front and outrun him; defenders at this level too shrewd and quick for that kinda stuff.
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Post Edited (Sun 01 Sep 20:43)
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Topic Originator: Indiapar
Date: Sun 1 Sep 23:00
I think I would gamble with Mcann and play him in the centre and running in behind defenders. He isn`t achieving too much out on the wings. He would be more productive running at defenders through the middle pressuring the centre backs and being more direct. He reminds me a bit of Mike Leonard.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar
Date: Sun 1 Sep 23:15
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Berkey, Sun 1 Sept 19:46
Can’t disagree with that NMC, KRH needs a run of games in a position he’s comfortable in and hopefully he’ll kick on.
I think McCann has this season then the option of a further year? Will be interesting to see what he does as at this point based on last season you wouldn’t renew it.
I feel sometimes KRH sits back too much. He needs to push up into the box a bit more. I feel he ends up sometimes in no man`s land. I`m sure game time will help him build confidence and improve his positioning and anticipate a bit more.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Mon 2 Sep 07:17
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wee eck, Sun 1 Sep 12:18
I find these criticisms of McCann baffling. If anything I`d say he wastes too much energy chasing lost causes and would be better preserving his effort for more productive runs. On the other hand Wighton doesn`t chase lost causes and this is interpreted as laziness or lack of interest. The same accusations were made against Nicky Clark when he was at the club
Wighton isn`t effective enough. If you watch him he came on and offered absolutely zero on Saturday done the usual hiding behind centre halfs.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: The Boss
Date: Mon 2 Sep 14:16
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GG Riva, Sun 01 Sep 09:01
Topic Originator: The Boss like
Date: Sat 31 Aug 17:53
Clinging on to a point at home to mighty Ayr United. How low are our expectations? All this while Falkirk are brushing teams aside.
That`s the kind of comment we normally hear from OF fans, who regard everyone else as diddy teams. It may have escaped your notice that Ayr were top of the league on full points, while we were bottom with no points and no goals. Ayr were also odds on with the bookies.
Our expectations may be low in your eyes, but being realistic, that was a much improved performance and a good result against the form team in this league, so most of us felt pleased enough to applaud the players off the pitch, both at half time and full time.
You, however.......
Comparing me to an old firm fan because I find 6 wins out of our last 34 games unacceptable. Aye, very good. There is being realistic and then there is blind loyalty.
I like black and white (dreaming of black and white)
You like black and white
Run run away
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 2 Sep 14:32
I wonder how you would have coped with five seasons in League 1 if you were a Falkirk fan? No doubt you would have been on their forum comparing them unfavourably with us.
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Topic Originator: The Boss
Date: Mon 2 Sep 14:47
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wee eck, Mon 02 Sep 14:32
I wonder how you would have coped with five seasons in League 1 if you were a Falkirk fan? No doubt you would have been on their forum comparing them unfavourably with us.
I wouldn’t have coped very well in all honesty. Like the majority of their fans at the time. Just shows you what can be achieved winning league 1 with a bit of momentum. That’s twice we’ve won it and not pushed on.
I like black and white (dreaming of black and white)
You like black and white
Run run away
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 2 Sep 15:10
Yeah, you just moan when things aren`t going your way and make unfavourable comparisons with a similar club which happens to be enjoying a good spell. Sometimes that`s how football goes for clubs like ours.
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Topic Originator: The Boss
Date: Mon 2 Sep 15:42
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wee eck, Mon 02 Sep 15:10
Yeah, you just moan when things aren`t going your way and make unfavourable comparisons with a similar club which happens to be enjoying a good spell. Sometimes that`s how football goes for clubs like ours.
How are Falkirk able to go from strength to strength after winning league 1 but we go backwards?
I like black and white (dreaming of black and white)
You like black and white
Run run away
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 2 Sep 15:56
We didn`t go backwards, we stayed in the Championship. Falkirk are four games into their first season back.
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Mon 2 Sep 17:04
Last season depends on your agenda , finished 2 places from the promotion places , or 3 points from the relegation place , what is not in doubt is the standard of football was poor , as it was in Division 1 promotion year, results were good standard of play poor .
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Mon 2 Sep 18:09
Quote:
The Boss, Mon 2 Sept 14:16
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GG Riva, Sun 01 Sep 09:01
Topic Originator: The Boss like
Date: Sat 31 Aug 17:53
Clinging on to a point at home to mighty Ayr United. How low are our expectations? All this while Falkirk are brushing teams aside.
That`s the kind of comment we normally hear from OF fans, who regard everyone else as diddy teams. It may have escaped your notice that Ayr were top of the league on full points, while we were bottom with no points and no goals. Ayr were also odds on with the bookies.
Our expectations may be low in your eyes, but being realistic, that was a much improved performance and a good result against the form team in this league, so most of us felt pleased enough to applaud the players off the pitch, both at half time and full time.
You, however.......
Comparing me to an old firm fan because I find 6 wins out of our last 34 games unacceptable. Aye, very good. There is being realistic and then there is blind loyalty.
Your description of Ayr as " mighty" was clearly sarcastic, and therefore, you think we should be beating them. I pointed out that, at this moment in time, they are in far better form than we are, so a draw was a decent result. That`s not blind loyalty that`s just logical thinking.
OF fans think they should win every game because they support a "big" team. We`ll never be a big team. Our average league position since WW2 is 15th, so our mean position would be in the top 4 in the Championship. We`re obviously punching well short of that just now which is why we`re all a bit hacked off but until we improve, we can expect to lose to "mighty Ayr" and even Falkirk more often than not.
Is this state of affairs acceptable? Certainly not!
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Mon 2 Sep 21:29
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The Boss, Mon 2 Sep 15:42
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wee eck, Mon 02 Sep 15:10
Yeah, you just moan when things aren`t going your way and make unfavourable comparisons with a similar club which happens to be enjoying a good spell. Sometimes that`s how football goes for clubs like ours.
How are Falkirk able to go from strength to strength after winning league 1 but we go backwards?
I think your only purpose here is to wind folk up 🤷🏻♂️
Falkirk have been absolute dug sh1t for the the best part of a decade but now they’ve started a season well you’re on here talking like they’re something special.
We’re 4 games into the season and we should give up everything to be like Falkirk? Should we get the plastic pitch reinstalled so we can rip it up again when we get promoted then greet cos we don’t put as much as other clubs into our infrastructure but expect every other club to bail us out because of the choices we’ve made?
We got promoted last season then had a season from hell with injuries.
Now we’ve got ownership issues and our budget is restrained because of it.
What are you actually expecting us to be?
COYP
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Topic Originator: The Boss
Date: Tue 3 Sep 08:22
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NMCmassive, Mon 02 Sep 21:29
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The Boss, Mon 2 Sep 15:42
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wee eck, Mon 02 Sep 15:10
Yeah, you just moan when things aren`t going your way and make unfavourable comparisons with a similar club which happens to be enjoying a good spell. Sometimes that`s how football goes for clubs like ours.
How are Falkirk able to go from strength to strength after winning league 1 but we go backwards?
I think your only purpose here is to wind folk up 🤷🏻♂️
Falkirk have been absolute dug sh1t for the the best part of a decade but now they’ve started a season well you’re on here talking like they’re something special.
We’re 4 games into the season and we should give up everything to be like Falkirk? Should we get the plastic pitch reinstalled so we can rip it up again when we get promoted then greet cos we don’t put as much as other clubs into our infrastructure but expect every other club to bail us out because of the choices we’ve made?
We got promoted last season then had a season from hell with injuries.
Now we’ve got ownership issues and our budget is restrained because of it.
What are you actually expecting us to be?
Maybe to have more than 1 point out of 4 games. What about not going out the league cup at the earliest stage getting beat by Cove (2nd bottom of league 1) & Forfar (bottom of the pyramid) in the process.
What about seeing some attacking football for more than 20 minutes in a game.
They might not be anything special but at least they’ve had cup runs etc.
We’re talking like this is McPake’s first season.
Let’s see how we fair against East Fife (who have had a great start to the season) against our old pal. Another derby defeat for our tactician McPake could be on the cards.
I like black and white (dreaming of black and white)
You like black and white
Run run away
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Topic Originator: Indiapar
Date: Tue 3 Sep 08:46
JM has a contract barring some major issue, the honourable thing for the club would be to see it through. Personally, I think changing managers isnt a conversation. I think you have to determine against what yardstick is he being judged? Who would have come in and done a better job. Its all suposition. Maybe a couple of the signings haven`t worked out but there are reasons for that such as injuries etc. You learn through mistakes. We all make them. I saw an improvement on Saturday, and I think that will continue.
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