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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Sat 16 Nov 07:00
The frequent use of the term "must win" usually elicits a wry smile from this old geezer, especially when it`s applied to games before the halfway stage of the season. And yet, for a number of reasons, it`s a real crunch game today;
1. A win for the Pars puts us a massive 7 points ahead of Airdrie. Having only amassed 5 pts so far, such a gap would have a demoralising effect on everyone connected with the club
2. Conversely, a Pars win would ease the pressure on our players and manager and potentially lift us out of the relegation play off place. Psychologically, this would give everyone a massive boost and perhaps initiate a steady climb up the table.
3. The consequences of a defeat are unthinkable. Airdrie would find themselves within touching distance of the Pars and everyone connected with the club would be on a real downer. I don`t expect anything other than a really tense, tight game with perhaps just the one goal deciding it. I hope the manager sets up for us to get after Airdrie right from the kick off - not gung ho - but with enough intensity to pin them back in their own half and give us every chance to open the scoring. And if we do that, I want us to continue to push for a second goal, rather than drop deep to defend our lead and leave us all with no nails.
COYP
Not your average Sunday League player.
Post Edited (Sat 16 Nov 07:04)
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Topic Originator: SeasonedPar
Date: Sat 16 Nov 07:53
A very tense game ahead GG. As always an early goal would be terrific.
I hope you’re right about the tactics and a narrow win for the Pars.
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Topic Originator: livipar2
Date: Sat 16 Nov 08:06
Another ‘must win’ game but this one is really crucial.
First goal will be so important as it is in so many games in this League.
Mon the Pars!!!!!!!!!!!
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Topic Originator: Indiapar
Date: Sat 16 Nov 08:40
I think there is still a long way to go in the league. For me, it`s like any other game where we should be going out to try and win the game. I never feel in this league one goal is enough and trying to hang on to a one goal lead is a risky strategy. A positive mental approach to the game rubs off in terms of confidence on the park. A bit more focus in front of goal will be needed today.
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Sat 16 Nov 08:51
I see it as don’t lose.
“.........it ain’t over till the Pars score!”
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Sat 16 Nov 09:05
I think we should be looking to win all of our home games at this level and go away disappointed if we fail to perform. A draw isn’t good enough today. With the form Airdrie are in, not winning this game would be extremely demoralising for the players and I fear the atmosphere will be pretty toxic. Fingers crossed the players are up for this today.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Sat 16 Nov 09:55
Not sure if we’ll win today but can’t see us losing. Airdrie already have the feel of a side that know it’s a struggle to stay up, they keep getting beat but haven’t changed the manager.
On paper this is our best chance for a win, as ever with us first goal feels vital if we are to win.
With news of possible American investment the club should be on a high but it might be more the fans that will be on a high rather than the current playing staff and coaches.
Do I think a win today will give us the springboard to climb the league? Not unless at least half our team can find some form off the back of it.
At least Kane is back, that will give everyone a lift, we’re as close to a 1 man team as you can get!
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Sat 16 Nov 09:56
If we don`t win, then even a hamstrung board who don`t want to make decisions will have to act. Even if it means some senior players taking over until the takeover is complete.
I don`t think that will happen though. Airdrie are bottom for a reason and are missing several regular first team players. Don`t think it will be pretty, but think we`ll win today.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Sat 16 Nov 10:21
Even without Kane we should be winning this.
2-0 Pars, it won`t be pretty
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Sat 16 Nov 10:23
I think winning today would do nothing more than paper the cracks.
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Topic Originator: JTH123
Date: Sat 16 Nov 10:47
I`m not sure a lead of 7 points, should we win, could be described as "massive" GG. Can`t think of the right word as comfortable seems wrong too.
Airdrie will see this as a must not lose which would surely mean they will sit in. We struggle to create chances so the manager will need to be tactically creative.
They don`t seem to lose a lot of goals although the heavy home loss to Hamilton must have been a sore one. Maybe it could maybe be explained by them seeing it as a must win and leaving themselves exposed.
As someone said, it has the all the hallmarks of one that won`t be pretty.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Sat 16 Nov 11:09
I`d take a 1-0 all day. No easy games in this league but if you want to go on a run you need to win your home games against teams below you in the table.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: summeragent
Date: Sat 16 Nov 11:46
Seriously, if we cannot beat the bottom team at home who are we going to beat? We should be targeting to win our home games. This is a must win, if nothing less for our confidence.
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Topic Originator: dafc-chris1
Date: Sat 16 Nov 12:26
This is a must not lose game for me
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Topic Originator: wulliepar57
Date: Sat 16 Nov 12:45
I am in the Camp where this is a Must Win Game !! to give ourselves a bit of daylight away from Airdrie
This is aso a day where We need our Players to stand up and be counted and any chances we get we have to do better with them , we have been getting better at creating chances but woeful at hitting the target !
We also need to start Making our ground a fortress and a hard place to come for the opposition !
I am quietly confident of a win today, but we need that all important vital first Goal to make this possible
This is an Airdrie team with a few of their normal players out so we need to take advantage of this and kick on from here
Cmon Ye Pars
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Sat 16 Nov 12:48
Absolutely no excuses today- We`re at home, playing a team that have failed to score in their last 4 and have lost 8 of their last 9 league games.
Nothing but a win.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Sat 16 Nov 13:23
Quote:
JTH123, Sat 16 Nov 10:47
I`m not sure a lead of 7 points, should we win, could be described as "massive" GG. Can`t think of the right word as comfortable seems wrong too.
Airdrie will see this as a must not lose which would surely mean they will sit in. We struggle to create chances so the manager will need to be tactically creative.
They don`t seem to lose a lot of goals although the heavy home loss to Hamilton must have been a sore one. Maybe it could maybe be explained by them seeing it as a must win and leaving themselves exposed.
As someone said, it has the all the hallmarks of one that won`t be pretty.
My logic was that Airdrie have 5 pts from a possible 39. Lose today and they`ll be thinking 5 pts from 14 games, how many games will it take us to get another 7 and when they do, the Pars will surely have picked up at least as many.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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