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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Fri 13 Sep 19:01
Doesn`t seem to be a thread specifically for the game?
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Fri 13 Sep 19:04
Anyway, Young and Fogarty start (good). Wotherspoon in for Cooper (bizarre). Looks like a 4-2-3-1.
Oluwayemi; Comrie, Fogarty, Young, Ngwenya; Hamilton, Otoo; Ritchie-Hosler, Wotherspoon, McCann; Kane.
Subs: Mehmet, Chalmers, Breen, Fisher, Wighton, O`Halloran, Sutherland, Cooper, A Tod.
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Fri 13 Sep 19:05
Think we`ll miss Cooper`s energy and drive in the middle. Big night for Wotherspoon to show he`s worth the wait.
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Topic Originator: SeasonedPar
Date: Fri 13 Sep 19:11
COYP!!
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 13 Sep 19:11
I didn’t want to rely on the club Wi-Fi so gaun yersel Kelty 😂
My first time seeing the new lads in action.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:05
Free kick no a penalty
Rovers down to ten
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Fri 13 Sep 20:05)
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:05
Not get a better opportunity than this, they look a shadow of the team we played last year.
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Topic Originator: Beeches Par
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:08
Not a red for me but will take it.
David G McLean
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Topic Originator: arpar
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:12
Quote:
Beeches Par, Fri 13 Sept 20:08
Not a red for me but will take it.
Not sure what you were watching. Never a clearer red card.
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Topic Originator: k76
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:12
Last man, red imo.
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:15
Rugby tackle just outside the box in a dangerous area, always going to be a red there. Wasn`t too many complaints from their end either.
Should have been ahead before then tbh, Kane should be hitting the target with the header I think. The worry will be if we can`t get a goal and we start to panic a bit and let them into the game... really need one before half time I think.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:21
You wouldn’t know who was down to ten men
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Fri 13 Sep 20:22)
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:25
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Fri 13 Sep 20:21
You wouldn’t know who was down to ten men
We have let them into it the last 5-10 minutes
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Topic Originator: Lucho_8
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:25
Been terrible since the red card.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:28
Where have doner kebab pies been all my life?
I need to step ootside the press box every noo and again lol
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Beeches Par
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:32
Story of the last 18 months. No cutting edge.
David G McLean
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Topic Originator: dafc-chris1
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:32
It`s not easy to break down a team with ten men
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:35
I wouldn’t say Raith are parking the bus
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:37
Bit better in the last 5-10 minutes of the half, think the team need half time to assess how to break them open.
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Topic Originator: d3monstrate
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:38
McCann and KRH are firmly in the pockets of the full backs, really hampering our quality in the final third...
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:38
Quote:
Beeches Par, Fri 13 Sept 20:08
Not a red for me but will take it.
This post sums up .net, full of absolute nonsense!
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:38
Started off brilliant but we have no cutting edge in the final third. Need to make more positive passes as we’ve failed to notice wide players often in plenty of space. Hopefully we can test them a bit more in the second half. The big fear is we give them one chance and they make the most of it.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:39
Need a spark from somewhere. Loads of the ball but very little threat up front as usual.
Hosler . When was the last time he actually beat a man ?
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:39
Alas Stephen’s the Bakers are disguising my longing for a kebab pie as a macaroni one. ☹️
I was too hungry to complain.
Whit a cracking first half though. So close so many times. Hopefully more in the second half and hopefully a goal or twa
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:41
We don’t score goals and lack quality in the final third. Everything else has been superb. Rovers will no doubt have one shot on target and score…
Post Edited (Fri 13 Sep 20:42)
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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:44
Simple in theory; get the ball out wide early and stretch them with a man less. Unfortunately our wide players are totally ineffective and their fullbacks aren`t under much pressure.
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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: weemike
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:45
They better be telling them in there to up the tempo with the passes and pass them to death.
Once we went a man up, the tempo dropped.
It`s almost as if the mentality has treated the red card as a goal.
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Topic Originator: jojo
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:47
McCann should be all over Mullin who is not used to playing RB defensively.
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Topic Originator: nick_dafc1
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:48
Stevenson has KRH in his pocket. So easy to play against.
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Topic Originator: k76
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:51
Big HT team talk for McPake, this game is there for the taking.
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Topic Originator: Beeches Par
Date: Fri 13 Sep 20:52
Quote:
DBA, Fri 13 Sep 20:38
Quote:
Beeches Par, Fri 13 Sept 20:08
Not a red for me but will take it.
This post sums up .net, full of absolute nonsense!
So I am not allowed an opinion! Your attitude on this forum sums up . net.
David G McLean
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:01
Goal Otoo 1-0
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:01
Goallllllll
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:02
Yaaaasssssssss. Let`s keep taking it to them, second goal would really help
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Topic Originator: widtink
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:05
BBC claiming it`s an OG by Hanlon
Admin
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Topic Originator: Beeches Par
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:06
Quote:
king lad, Fri 13 Sep 21:02
Yaaaasssssssss. Let`s keep taking it to them, second goal would really help
Yep. Need a second.
David G McLean
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:06
Huge deflection but we`ll take it.
My pet hate on show again tonight - chance to get the ball wide with one quick pass is on but we have to go centre back - midfield - other centre back - midfield - full back then up the line. Time we do that the defence is set and the space is gone.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:16
Massive slice of luck with that goal, couldn’t see where a goal was coming from up till then.
McCann and hosler ineffective again, raith have a makeshift full back and McCann is doing the defenders work for him.
We still need more quality on the wings if we’re not going to be struggling all season.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:19
Huge fight!
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:23
Easton and Vaughan really are two complete tossers
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:24
Hilarious, Vaughan might have got someone a red if he didn’t fall down holding his face before our bench could get hold of him!
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:24
Looked like Easton maybe "fell" cynically but then what a rammy. I take it the sportsmanship thing is out the window as McCann wasn`t having it 😂
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:29
2-0 Wutherspoon sweet goal
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:29
Super goal
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:30
GOALLLLLLLL No 2!!!
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:30
That`s some finish by him, brilliant bit of composure
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:31
Best goal at east end in a fair while, big gap as the raith manager had just taken the right back off!
Cooper looks good, first thought it to move forward with 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: Fri 13 Sep 21:35
Cooper has injected a bit of pace and directness.
Even if he doesn’t get past players, it forces the defender into making a challenge or running back
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: weemike
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:41
Quote:
Berkey, Fri 13 Sept 21:16
Massive slice of luck with that goal, couldn’t see where a goal was coming from up till then.
McCann and hosler ineffective again, raith have a makeshift full back and McCann is doing the defenders work for him.
We still need more quality on the wings if we’re not going to be struggling all season.
You can`t help yourself.
McCann has played well tonight.
The weakest position in our lineup is now left back.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:45
Tobi’s long kicks are going to be useful this season. Allows us to get up the park
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:47
A good game for you must be completely different from a good game for me weemike. Effort can’t be faulted but there’s very little else there.
Great result though And relatively comfortable given the sending off, everything going wrong for raith the now, you love to see it.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: weemike
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:49
Quote:
Berkey, Fri 13 Sept 21:47
A good game for you must be completely different from a good game for me weemike. Effort can’t be faulted but there’s very little else there.
Great result though And relatively comfortable given the sending off, everything going wrong for raith the now, you love to see it.
Must be. McCann was extremely positive tonight. Didn`t do an awful lot wrong.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:50
Two fantastic goals albeit one with a deflection. Even before the sending off we looked the better team. You could see how frustrated Raith were through the game. Some brilliant passing on display though still struggling a bit up front.
What`s going on at Raith though? Murray was in the crowd tonight and must secretly be wetting himself laughing.
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:55
Delighted for the squad, there`s been so much negativity around the club and what a great way to get a first league win and putting to an end that embarrassing record from last year.
All the players worked their socks off and thoroughly deserved the win. Great goal by Spoony and glad to see Otoo keeps having a go at the edge of the box.
Mentions for Oluwayemi, Young and Foggarty who all looked really composed for such young players.
Josh Cooper is a really positive addition and with Todd coming back soon it starts to look like we can look to push on a bit more
Post Edited (Fri 13 Sep 21:55)
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Topic Originator: ParfectXI
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:56
By far the better team! However, it does highlight our need for a decent striker! We could have been handing them a proper gubbing with someone who can finish!
I’ll take it though as they all played superbly
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Fri 13 Sep 21:57
It was a pleasing, cohesive performance with several players worthy of MOM awards. A goalkeeper who exudes confidence makes such a difference and reverberates throughout the team. Everyone played a part tonight. This is a welcome result and a confidence booster going forward.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Fri 13 Sep 22:03
Credit where it is due McCann didn`t put a foot wrong all game. Let`s kick on next week.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Fri 13 Sep 22:06
Great to beat them finally even if we did have a wee slice of luck with the deflected goal.
Someone above said the weakest link in the team now is left back. I disagree , thought. Ngwenya played ok.
The weakest link for me is out wide. We badly need a winger because at the moment we don’t, not one that can beat a man anyway. Get behind and get decent crossed in and maybe our strikers will score more.
Keeper, Fogarty, Young were stand outs and Cooper did very well when he came on. Otto likes to have a crack at goal and long may it continue but I lost count of the times he lost possession.
If we can find the dosh for one more player…a wide man and with Todd due back soon then hopefully we will start to climb the table. Still a lot of improvement needed but confidence is a big thing in football and tonight’s result will certainly help in that case.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Fri 13 Sep 22:07
good game and well deserved 3 points
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Topic Originator: Bletchley_Par
Date: Fri 13 Sep 22:08
The sort of result that makes me wish I still drank, as it is I`ll settle for a cuppa and a mint viscount by way of a celebration.
Great second goal, a truly sweet strike.
Well done to our manager and his players
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 13 Sep 22:10
Loved this match
Maybe I should sit in the Norrie every home game
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Fri 13 Sep 22:11
Fantastic result. Well done boys 👏👏
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Topic Originator: The Boss
Date: Fri 13 Sep 22:14
Well done to the team and McPake. Think we have turned a corner a bit. Just have to keep plodding along.
I like black and white (dreaming of black and white)
You like black and white
Run run away
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Topic Originator: wetherby
Date: Fri 13 Sep 22:20
At last I have seen us score and win a game - been a while. I thought our back 4 all played well and Mccann and Kane did fine up front. The old traits are still there though , but it is progress so well done Pars.
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Fri 13 Sep 22:20
Fantastic
I think there is always room for improvement but what a result, the boys gave 100% every single one of them, little bit more quality in the final third and we could actually build something here, but i hope the boys are celebrating tonight
Also want to shoutout wotherspoons movement tonight, he really showed why he has been playing at the top level for so long
I hope we can build this momentum into the next game
But one thing, will hammy ever keep his mouth shut 🤣
COYP
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Fri 13 Sep 22:23
Quote:
shellypar, Fri 13 Sep 22:20
Fantastic
I think there is always room for improvement but what a result, the boys gave 100% every single one of them, little bit more quality in the final third and we could actually build something here, but i hope the boys are celebrating tonight
Also want to shoutout wotherspoons movement tonight, he really showed why he has been playing at the top level for so long
I hope we can build this momentum into the next game
But one thing, will hammy ever keep his mouth shut 🤣
both Wotherspoon and Kane had good games,feel so much more comfortable with our new keeper.
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Fri 13 Sep 22:24
"Credit where it is due McCann didn`t put a foot wrong all game."
He was erratic, as Michael Stewart correctly pointed out.
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Fri 13 Sep 22:26
Quote:
veteraneastender, Fri 13 Sept 22:24
"Credit where it is due McCann didn`t put a foot wrong all game."
He was erratic, as Michael Stewart correctly pointed out.
Cmon really man :(
COYP
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Fri 13 Sep 22:26
Quote:
veteraneastender, Fri 13 Sep 22:24
"Credit where it is due McCann didn`t put a foot wrong all game."
He was erratic, as Michael Stewart correctly pointed out.
Never was second to a high ball and gave the full back problems. One of his better performances in a pars shirt.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Fri 13 Sep 22:30
Quote:
jake89, Fri 13 Sep 21:24
Looked like Easton maybe "fell" cynically but then what a rammy. I take it the sportsmanship thing is out the window as McCann wasn`t having it 😂
From where we were i looked like Byrne booted McCann on ground, then he got up and launched Easton towards our bench…….missed the Vaughan one though
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Fri 13 Sep 22:32
Fantastic performance and the first time in a long time we have never looked in danger of conceding. Young and Fogarty were solid in defence and Wotherspoon had his best game by far in a Pars strip. Hopefully we can build on this and give a decent Partick team a challenge next week.
We look so much better without three at the back and the wing backs. Is it a coincidence that we scrapped this formation since the Germans decided to sell up? Either way we look much better and hopefully it can continue. I would still love to see us bring in another attacking player, midfielder and full back for cover.
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Fri 13 Sep 22:34
McCann had a free kick attempt in the first half that was like a pub team effort - and in the second half he had a great opportunity to run at the defender and walked straight into him.
Cooper came on and was more direct using the ball in his first minute than McCann had been for most of the game - and then he set up Wotherspoon`s goal.
McCann is inconsistent and erratic.
Post Edited (Fri 13 Sep 22:37)
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Fri 13 Sep 22:36
Been a big sceptic of McPake and co recently, but willing to give them some slack after tonight. Yes the sending off helped, but we looked a lot better than recent games Ive been at. Only issue still being the centre mids slowing it down too much (Hamilton mainly) and I still dont see what KRH is bringing to the table - only once tried to do a 36 year old down the line and made an absolute dogs dinner of it.
Kane led the line well and Wighton done his bit when brought on - hes just got zero pace to him. Dont think McCann or Ngwenya were that bad at all tonight.
The big change though was in goal and at CB - sorry but Bene must now be struggling to get back in as I think that pair strolled it tonight even when Hamilton joined the game for them.
The important bit now is to push on with this win! COYP!
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Fri 13 Sep 22:48
If Bene comes straight back in … that’s a kick in the hawmaws for Young and Fogarty. Hamilton, Wotherspoon or Chalmers are fine captain material.
"If you have no kind words to say you should say nothing more at all"
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Fri 13 Sep 22:55
Young and foggarty looked comfy all night long.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Fri 13 Sep 23:00
Quote:
Bletchley_Par, Fri 13 Sept 22:08
The sort of result that makes me wish I still drank, as it is I`ll settle for a cuppa and a mint viscount by way of a celebration.
Great second goal, a truly sweet strike.
Well done to our manager and his players
Finally, something we can agree on.
Mint Viscounts are the bog`s dollocks
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Fri 13 Sep 23:02
You could tell from the off that they really wanted that tonight.
Well done Pars fully deserved.
“.........it ain’t over till the Pars score!”
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Topic Originator: Geordiepar
Date: Fri 13 Sep 23:09
We totally dominated - they offered absolutely nothing going forwards and our keeper could have had a deck chair. We controlled the game, pressed well and whilst we could have created more and were playing against 10 men for most of game
It was a really good team performance.
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Topic Originator: Bamba-Daft
Date: Fri 13 Sep 23:12
Great performance from Kane, really is head and shoulders above anything else we have when it comes to game intelligence. Thought the centre backs were brilliant aswell, never looked troubled the whole game, especially Young, outstanding performance for an 18 year old. However, McCann and Ngwenya looked like they had won a competition to get a game. McCann won a couple headers in the first half, but his decision making is absolutely woeful.
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Fri 13 Sep 23:24
What football is all about. Local derby under the lights. Imperfect but exciting match, loads of battle, a great goal, everyone giving their all.
Great backing by the support as well.
Couldn`t give a monkeys about analysing this that and the next thing. The wee team put in their place.
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Topic Originator: 87Par
Date: Fri 13 Sep 23:24
Fantastic result which we absolutely needed against that mob. Team pressed well from the off and wanted it. Kane and our 2 CB`s standouts for me. Liking the look of Cooper too he`s got that menace and fearless factor which is so refreshing.
Never looked troubled. Can we play in front of the cameras every week please?
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Fri 13 Sep 23:25
Wotherspoon looking a class act, and the goal a thing of beauty!❤️
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Topic Originator: summeragent
Date: Fri 13 Sep 23:26
I am surprised by the comments about McCann. Thought he had a great game. Could easily have scored a couple and gave 100%.
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Sat 14 Sep 00:01
Anyone on this thread who says that was a soft red card must have been watching the game with navy blue specs on and have been under the influence of lino fumes. Watching it from the Norrie it was a clear scoring opportunity denied by a hefty shove in the back. And when I got home and saw it on TV, Michael Stewart said red card with no hesitation.
Post Edited (Sat 14 Sep 00:01)
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Topic Originator: Higgys Mohawk
Date: Sat 14 Sep 00:32
I thought the two centre backs were great, looked like they had played together for years. Be interesting to see how they get on against Brian Graham next week.
Thought Kane pressed their defence really well and that set the tone for the rest of team. He also has that knack of winning fouls to get the team up the park. Just waiting for him to start adding the goals, hopefully that’ll come with more games.
Otoo will be some player if he starts finding the target more often with his shooting.
I’d start Cooper next week over KRH, thought he looked promising again.
And Wotherspoon showed his class with his finish.
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Topic Originator: DNCH
Date: Sat 14 Sep 04:34
What a win. McPake deserves credit for guiding us through a difficult spell and getting the team to deliver. Didn`t get to see the game because of the time difference and was at work (sadly) but was getting live alerts/messages from friends and family. Somehow being overseas doesn`t do anything to quell the anxiety/nerves for a big game. All about us tonight. Love the squad and the clear bond they have.
I don`t understand Raith Rovers and the obvious over-engineering their board are doing. Clearly a decent team going through a bit of a self-inflicted implosion. I think (?) they`ll be fine but could they randomly be on the cusp of having a Peter Grant season. If they lose at home to Hamilton next weekend (which I don`t expect) they could be in full on spiral mode. It`s struck me previously that Andy Barrowman (who I think is a good man) might be over-promoted in the role he`s currently serving in. Will be interesting to watch.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar
Date: Sat 14 Sep 05:02
I wasn`t able to make the game as I am on holiday outside the UK. It sounds like a good team performance overall. It`s good to see we scored twice. One may have been a deflection, but you have to get the shot off to score. More goals come from defensive errors than moments of brilliance, I suspect. They all count. You still have to beat 10 men as well. At times, that can work against you. From the highlights on Raith's website, David Wotherspoon took his goal really well, I thought.
A great result and confidence builder. It also shows you what can be achieved when the fans get behind the team.
My mate, who is neutral up from England went to the game. Said there was some good football and it was a good game.
Post Edited (Sat 14 Sep 09:36)
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Sat 14 Sep 08:01
I was watching Young and thinking we have a player we will struggle to keep. He seems to be on an upward trajectory. Good luck to the lad.
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Topic Originator: DunfyDave
Date: Sat 14 Sep 08:13
You could tell McPake had the team well geared up for this match. The early tempo was pacey, passing much improved, defence solid and midfield creative.
McCaan was a little inconsistent with his crosses but he has brought strength to his game and won a few battles. I did like his cut-in solo effort on goal. It was Cardle`esque and it was not far away from being a great goal. Hopefully he will continue to improve.
My one gripe is that after the initial hight tempo, we get the goal and seemed to take our foot of the gas for a good ten minutes when we should have driven home the advantage. I was glad that this was soon rectified and the second goal was the result.
Spoony`s goal was brilliantly taken and gave everyone a lift. You could tell he really enjoyed that one as most around him did.
For me it was a Red Card all day long. He was beaten with pace, heading towards goal and pushed from behind. Ref had a good game and called it correctly.
Playing ten men can be tough and the team did well to break them down and score two.
All in all it was a very entertaining match. The team played well together, were creative, linked great passes, had quite a few decent shots/headers on goal and showed great strength. Onwards and upwards
DunfyDave
Post Edited (Sat 14 Sep 08:16)
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Sat 14 Sep 09:36
That was a very important 3 points, but as some posters have alluded, the performance was even more important. The players will be buzzing at training next week as their confidence will have received a massive boost.
We shouldn`t over emphasise the significance of Murray`s red card, although it clearly was a factor. Some folk will argue that it`s harder to play against 10 men than 11, but that`s clearly nonsense. Otherwise, teams would start with 10. There is a grain of truth in that assertion, though, as teams that go down to 10 men often abandon any attacking intent and sit in to play for a point. Once they concede, though, they are highly vulnerable if they come out to play further up the pitch.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Sat 14 Sep 11:09
Thought Kane looked very sharp last night, much fitter and showed a wee bit of pace to get behind for the red card.
Generally we looked fitter then them and certainly looked like we out worked them. You sometimes need the breaks and we certainly got that with a massive deflection to break the deadlock.
Still look a bit toothless on both wings and lacked that midfielder who got up to support Kane but it was solid enough performance where our keeper was rarely troubled.
Hopefully can follow it up with at least a draw at Partick, try and get some momentum and hopefully another player or 2 through the door this week.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: Bucuresti Par
Date: Sat 14 Sep 11:15
Finally a league win, finally a win over our dear neighbours and finally a clean sheet in the league. :) Can`t really complain!
Oluwayemi, Fogarty and Cooper have certainly added some quality as well as quantity to the squad. Sam Young has done very well so far also since breaking into the team.
There is still quite a room for improvement with our attacking play, if we can add a winger, ideally left footed we should be more dangerous, especially when Matty Todd comes back.
KRH`s form has not been great, but if McPake won`t use Cooper out wide, then hard to see who he plays wide right. It will be interesting to see what he does once Todd, Wotherspoon and Cooper are all fit - can`t play 3 number 10s, and playing 2 in behind isn`t an option with a back 4 really. Comrie and Ngwenya are much more comfortable as full backs. I`d still like to see more flexibility with the 3 attacking midfielders switching positions more often during games - give them more freedom James! Also I`d have Sutherland as my first change instead of Wighton on what I`ve seen this season, also gives us some pace in behind, which you would think would be most useful in the last 15/20 minutes of games.
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Topic Originator: SeasonedPar
Date: Sat 14 Sep 12:02
A high standard has been reached, and that level of performance should be the aim, although with a young squad there’ll be some inconsistency.
Hoped before the game to see a performance, and thought that was more important than 3 points.. However..
A great start, high tempo which got the crowd behind them. A clear red card, and delighted with the goals. Couldn’t care less about the deflection, we deserved the breakthrough. How many times do we dominate but then get punished when we fail to score?
An excellent team performance, no failures including the 3 subs. Looking forward to the Jags next week.
COYP!
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Topic Originator: summeragent
Date: Sat 14 Sep 14:10
Quote:
Berkey, Sat 14 Sep 11:09
Thought Kane looked very sharp last night, much fitter and showed a wee bit of pace to get behind for the red card.
Generally we looked fitter then them and certainly looked like we out worked them. You sometimes need the breaks and we certainly got that with a massive deflection to break the deadlock.
Still look a bit toothless on both wings and lacked that midfielder who got up to support Kane but it was solid enough performance where our keeper was rarely troubled.
Hopefully can follow it up with at least a draw at Partick, try and get some momentum and hopefully another player or 2 through the door this week.
A draw at Partick? They got humped by Alloa last week and not going well. Surely we must be looking for 3 points?
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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie
Date: Sat 14 Sep 14:26
Great performance all round. Starting so brightly with the aggressive high press really sets the tone and gets the crowd lifted and behind the team from the first whistle.
Was worried at us not scoring in first half having had so much of the ball but nice wee bit of fortune with the deflection. Still think we look weak in wide positions although looked a lot more effective after KRH went off and McCann switched onto the right.
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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."
Post Edited (Sat 14 Sep 14:27)
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Sat 14 Sep 14:43
Just watching the game again (recorded it) and the "nudge " by Stevenson on Comrie is ridiculous!
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Sat 14 Sep 15:21
One thing that hasn`t really been mentioned much is how impressive the attendance was considering it was on the telly. Must have been in excess of five thousand pars fans there. Great backing too. SNW were outstanding.
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Topic Originator: Fethiyespar
Date: Sat 14 Sep 15:27
Quote:
summeragent, Sat 14 Sept 14:10
Quote:
Berkey, Sat 14 Sep 11:09
Thought Kane looked very sharp last night, much fitter and showed a wee bit of pace to get behind for the red card.
Generally we looked fitter then them and certainly looked like we out worked them. You sometimes need the breaks and we certainly got that with a massive deflection to break the deadlock.
Still look a bit toothless on both wings and lacked that midfielder who got up to support Kane but it was solid enough performance where our keeper was rarely troubled.
Hopefully can follow it up with at least a draw at Partick, try and get some momentum and hopefully another player or 2 through the door this week.
A draw at Partick? They got humped by Alloa last week and not going well. Surely we must be looking for 3 points?
Ayr 1-0 Partick
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Topic Originator: Parsweep
Date: Sat 14 Sep 16:00
I`ve noticed a few posts where folk are saying we are weak out wide . I noticed countless occasions last night , where our wide players were in acres of space signalling for the ball . By the time we had passed it 3 or 4 times across the back , the wide players were covered .
Surely, we should be trying to get them involved before they are closed down .
Bobvo
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Topic Originator: Bucuresti Par
Date: Sat 14 Sep 16:07
Yes Stevenson was very lucky the referee didn`t have a better view and the linesman was on the opposite side. Whilst he wanted to clatter into him, I am pretty sure he didn`t intend to make contact with his elbow in the face - but he did and was lucky not to sent off.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Sat 14 Sep 16:36
Parsweep it would defo help them but if they can’t beat a man and put a decent cross in then it won’t help that much.
KRH has lost the ability to beat his man so the angles for the cross is always deeper but can deliver a decent ball (the chance for Kane) and McCann cuts in and either, runs into the defender, crosses blind to the opposition or shoots off target.
Oh for someone with a yard of pace who can get to the bye line and put a good cross in. When Todd comes back I’d like to see cooper on the left cutting in as fancy there’s he’s likely to pick a pass or shoot on target.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: weemike
Date: Sat 14 Sep 16:42
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Berkey, Sat 14 Sept 16:36
Parsweep it would defo help them but if they can’t beat a man and put a decent cross in then it won’t help that much.
KRH has lost the ability to beat his man so the angles for the cross is always deeper but can deliver a decent ball (the chance for Kane) and McCann cuts in and either, runs into the defender, crosses blind to the opposition or shoots off target.
Oh for someone with a yard of pace who can get to the bye line and put a good cross in. When Todd comes back I’d like to see cooper on the left cutting in as fancy there’s he’s likely to pick a pass or shoot on target.
Anyone who can consistently beat their man and put a decent cross in will be playing at a higher level than us.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Sat 14 Sep 16:44
Quote:
coventrypar, Fri 13 Sep 22:48
If Bene comes straight back in … that’s a kick in the hawmaws for Young and Fogarty. Hamilton, Wotherspoon or Chalmers are fine captain material.
Chalmers?
Eh?
COYP
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Topic Originator: JTH123
Date: Sat 14 Sep 19:49
Berkey, most people would agree that the ability to beat a man is desirable and we`ve had a few players capable of it over the years. But Andy Robertson has one of the highest assist rates in the EPL and you will almost never see him take a man on. KRH got a few crosses in last night, at least 1 more or less from the byline.
I watched some of the game back today and it was interesting to hear Stewart encouraging McCann to drive at defenders more.
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Topic Originator: 87Par
Date: Sun 15 Sep 23:21
Watching the whole game back tonight and on seeing that stramash at the dug out. Hammy right in there 😊 you love to see it. Absolutely zero pissin about. True Pars Man.
Lewis Vaughan. What a chump.
Post Edited (Sun 15 Sep 23:24)
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Mon 16 Sep 10:26
The only player I`ve seen in our league who can consistently beat a man and get a cross in is Fitzpatrick at Partick - great wee player.
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Mon 16 Sep 23:50
Wrong thread
Post Edited (Tue 17 Sep 01:49)
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