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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 19 Apr 12:59
There with every fibre of my being.
Tbh I cannae really no’ be given I live right next door now.
Same as always folks if ye get the line up before me please post it. Thanks.
‘Mon the Paaarrrrsss!
Scottish cup semi final so far
Hearts 1-1 Aberdeen
Shanks just scored the equaliser after an OG by Craig Gordon gave Aberdeen the lead
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Sat 19 Apr 16:53)
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Sat 19 Apr 13:28
Kane starts which is a bonus.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 19 Apr 14:16
not everyone reads X
Oluwayemi
Comrie
Benedictus
Hamilton
Otoo
Todd
Fogarty
Kane
Clay
O’Halloran
JCM
Subs
Mehmet
Ritchie-Hosler
Raymond
Wotherspoon
Cooper
Yeboah
Oakley-Boothe
Hampson
Wanyama
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sat 19 Apr 14:21
Seven of the starting 11 are or have played Centre Half……
Hopefully O’Halloran can do a turn today.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 19 Apr 14:29
Just need to keep Graham quiet.
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 19 Apr 14:29
Hmmm, okaaaay. That wouldn`t have been anywhere near my first pick, but fortunately I am not the manager. Lenny`s way above my pay grade. Heh heh!
However, on a very positive note, our bench today looks tremendously strong.
Let`s hear it lads.... Come On Ye Pars!!!
:)
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Topic Originator: 87Par
Date: Sat 19 Apr 14:35
Quote:
jake89, Sat 19 Apr 14:29
Just need to keep Graham quiet.
He`s not playing nor Chalmers.
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Topic Originator: FA1968
Date: Sat 19 Apr 14:37
We really need a turn out of MOH on the left today
3-5-1-1 / 3-5-2
I would have been tempted to play Cooper for Todd
But I bow to Lennon.
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Topic Originator: nazpar
Date: Sat 19 Apr 14:38
Quote:
87Par, Sat 19 Apr 14:35
Quote:
jake89, Sat 19 Apr 14:29
Just need to keep Graham quiet.
He`s not playing nor Chalmers.
Graham is playing
nazpar
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 19 Apr 14:40
Quote:
87Par, Sat 19 Apr 14:35
Quote:
jake89, Sat 19 Apr 14:29
Just need to keep Graham quiet.
He`s not playing nor Chalmers.
He`s captain today according to twitter...
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 19 Apr 14:58
Hearts are down to 9 men now!
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 19 Apr 15:00
And Aberdeen take the lead.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sat 19 Apr 15:12
Graham is not only playing, but managing too.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 19 Apr 15:20
Falkirk take the lead against Raith.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 19 Apr 15:36
Airdrie 0-1 Morton
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sat 19 Apr 15:37
Alcaraz playing like a clay God. 2 breaks up already.
Oops,wrong sport,sorry.
Mone the Pars ⚽️
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Sat 19 Apr 15:37
Plenty of endeavour and some intensity to our play but again we`ve not created anything of note. Very stop start game and Partick more than willing to slow things down and waste time at a very early stage.
Decent chance on the break for Thistle there. Looked miles offside but good goalkeeping by Oluwayemi.
Referee the plot a wee bit again too. Letting them off with come cynical challenges, letting them waste time etc. Needs to stamp down on things.
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sat 19 Apr 15:38
Morton in the lead.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 19 Apr 15:45
Aye, 1-0 to Morton over Airdrie is an important score for us.
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Topic Originator: 12thMAN
Date: Sat 19 Apr 15:48
Almost half time and still not a home shot on target they must be the worst attacking team in all of Scotland
ianbowman
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Topic Originator: FA1968
Date: Sat 19 Apr 15:49
Another hard watch zero chances created, Thistle have opened us up 3 times but look as bad a team as us thankfully.
Cooper for Todd for me to try and find some creativity from somewhere.
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:09
Owen is a 20 year-old midfielder renowned for his creativity. Quote from Wikipedia, give him a bash,try something different ffs.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: d3monstrate
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:13
Based on what we`ve seen of the AI model so far, that Wiki statement could be the reason we ended up with him...
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:20
Kane off and Yeboah on, eesh.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:22
Comrie is trying his best to lose this game…
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:22
Jeez, we are lucky not to be one down. Thistle just hit the bar in the midst of a defensive stramash...
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:22
How did the Jags not score there? Great last ditch defending by Fogarty
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Par Dan
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:28
Worst collection of players since the last collection of useless dross. These guys do well to earn money from the game.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:31
No quality whatsoever. Sooner we can offload the majority the better. Hopeless.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:34
Blow the whistle now in our game and Airdrie game and we`re pretty much safe. Unless a nice man decides to give Hamilton all their points back.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Clapham Par
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:45
85 minutes gone and not a single shot on target from us. This has been a dreadful watch this season. It really tests your durability re tuning in week after week to watch utter guff.
Sooner this season is done the better.
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:50
The pitch won`t be helping.
Raith equalise.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: d3monstrate
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:51
... and then Rovers take the lead!
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:51
Mone the raith.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:53
That`s another couple of hours of my life wasted—horrible game. But well done to the Wee Team for stealing the points from Falkirk at the death.
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Topic Originator: AveragePar
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:54
Am I right in saying bar a 15 goal swing we’re up?
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:54
Almost fell asleep watching that!
Ref. very lenient with his bookings of Thistle players.
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:55
That should be us safe barring a crazy couple of results where we lose both games and loads of goals with the opposite happening for Airdrie.
WE ARE SAFE.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:56
Horrible performance, there won’t be many of those players putting a pars top on next season. Wanyama looks a bloody liability.
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Topic Originator: FA1968
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:56
That was howling.other than Tobi and Mullen I really don’t care who’s bottom hits the front door, rotten.
Sooner this season does one the better.
Sick and tired of watching this dross.
Post Edited (Sat 19 Apr 16:58)
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Topic Originator: Par Dan
Date: Sat 19 Apr 16:58
A cure for insomnia.
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 19 Apr 17:02
I can hear the sound of bottles breaking in Grangemouth—three goals from the Rovers right at the end. Liv can still pip Falkirk to the title, and Rovers could yet get into the playoffs at Partick`s expense.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sat 19 Apr 17:03
Eyes bleeding after watching that.
Morton have saved us even though they had nothing to play for. This horrible season will soon be over thank goodness.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Sat 19 Apr 17:05
Get this season in the bin and rebuild.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Sat 19 Apr 17:05
Chuffed with a point and other results.
Move on.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Sat 19 Apr 17:08
Not pretty whatsoever, but it looks like that`ll be enough (barring madness) to stay above 9th. I really hope the club can begin to move forward now and overhaul what is largely an inadequate squad for competing at the top end of this division.
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sat 19 Apr 17:08
Strange that F*lkirk and Livi both have the sane 2 teams for their final 2 games, PT and Hamilton. F*lkirk are pretty much up though as their goal difference is vastly better than Livi`s. Can`t see them losing both games.
WE ARE SAFE!!!! I guess they`ll wait until it`s mathematically definite before they announce Neil Lennon signing a longer contract and a new top notch groundsman. Hopefully we can hang onto Tobi for another year as Mehmet still has a year on his contract.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Sat 19 Apr 17:12
Wasnt pretty for sure ,Lennon has came in and looks like he has achieved the end result ,at least a point next week and we start the re build
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Sat 19 Apr 17:20
Well that second half was pretty awful but looks like we have pretty much done enough (barring a crazy goal difference swing) to stay up. Avoid defeat next week and the Lennon rebuild can begin. The squad needs a good clear out with upgrades in most positions.
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Topic Originator: doctordandruff
Date: Sat 19 Apr 17:20
I don`t get Partick`s tactics at all. So negative, barring the utter brain farts in our defense they carried zero interest into scoring goals. Surely playing against a team that doesn`t score, and you need 3 points, you don`t play like that. Maybe banked on Raith losing
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Topic Originator: rikaka
Date: Sat 19 Apr 17:27
Delighted to get a massive point. Well done pars.
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Topic Originator: NikNakPar
Date: Sat 19 Apr 17:28
Anyone know the 50/50?
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Topic Originator: Parallel Lines
Date: Sat 19 Apr 17:30
Be nice to beat Airdrie and send them into the playoffs
I looked for my pet in all the books on animals and birds and then I found it in the Book of Revelations.Marty Feldman
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Sat 19 Apr 17:37
Quote:
doctordandruff, Sat 19 Apr 17:20
I don`t get Partick`s tactics at all. So negative, barring the utter brain farts in our defense they carried zero interest into scoring goals. Surely playing against a team that doesn`t score, and you need 3 points, you don`t play like that. Maybe banked on Raith losing
Patrick was just as chronic as we were.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Sat 19 Apr 17:37
That could get football cancelled but thank god we managed to hold on and scrape a draw. That was argubally the worst strike force in our history with O’Halloran and Yeboah upfront together and Wanyama looked like he’d won a competition when he came on for the last 10 minutes. We were incredibly lucky a few times with our defending in the second half but the main thing is we held on and hopefully that will be enough to keep us up (as surely Hamilton’s appeal will not be successful…)
I cannot wait to see the back of this season and hopefully we will have a successful summer and bring in some creatively and talent out wide.
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Sat 19 Apr 17:40
Take the point and move on. Not much else to say about today.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Sat 19 Apr 17:43
Strange game. We had more possession, especially in the first half, but it took until the 90th minute to register a shot on target. Partick had three great chances to score but blew them all, yet in between they were happy to slow it down and waste time and make it an arm wrestle when they had the players to hurt us (especially since our entire back line looked all over the place at times today). Maybe they were banking on Raith losing but they should know that`s not how our league works.
In terms of our own team, I really struggled thinking of a Man of the match today. The only viable candidates for me were Tobi, Kane and O`Halloran. Even the usual suspects of Chilokoa-Mullen and Comrie played us into danger several times or slashed at clearances when put under any sort of pressure. Of the others, Clay and Hamilton were fine, Todd was energetic and Fogarty was arguably the best of the back three. The other starters and the subs didn`t do much although again Vooper looked keen coming off the bench and at least had a go at their back line a few times.
Final word on Nick Walsh, the referee. Wow. To think he regularly does Premiership games. Clearly doesn`t think persistent fouling, time wasting or making tactical fouls are worthy of a booking and is another in a long line of referees who let Brian Graham do whatever he wants in terms of leading with elbows, mouthing off about decisions, etc. You just knew the first yellow card would be for one of our players and right on cue it was (albeit it was probably deserved). Booking three players for dissent when it was a standard corner kick call and not a penalty or red card or dubious goal takes some doing too.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Sat 19 Apr 17:46
Take a point and run, thistle had all the best chances so lucky not to lose.
We looked almost competitive in the first half but did very little with the ball, second half we were very poor and ran out of legs.
Todd and Hamilton very poor in there again, gave the ball away constantly. Clay decent again. Absolutely nothing up top once Kane went off and long balls were far too easy for Ashcroft all day, we just don’t compete in the air.
2 games left and we can put the season to bed and hopefully look forward so some decent players arriving next year, as has been said there’s only a couple who should be near the team next year if we want to challenge.
Not sure why wanyama is getting anywhere near the park? He can’t actually run. I hope Lennon has better ideas in the transfer market than him!
Post Edited (Sat 19 Apr 17:55)
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Topic Originator: Par Dan
Date: Sat 19 Apr 17:49
Yeboah and O’Halloran up top is confirmation that the baw is indeed burst !!
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Topic Originator: AveragePar
Date: Sat 19 Apr 18:22
I get playing poorly is frustrating but why are people so upset about a draw to partick? They’ve been a good side this year
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Topic Originator: doctordandruff
Date: Sat 19 Apr 18:26
Just noticed Partick`s last 2 games are against Falkirk and Livingston. Absolutely insane they didn`t play to win.
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Topic Originator: neilholland999
Date: Sat 19 Apr 18:28
Quote:
AveragePar, Sat 19 Apr 18:22
I get playing poorly is frustrating but why are people so upset about a draw to partick? They’ve been a good side this year
I don`t think people are upset about the result. It`s more about how ineffective we are going forward.
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Sat 19 Apr 18:29
Ground it out. Not easy on the eye but that point will keep us up.
Special mention for Tobi who decided to play in midfield in the second half. A keystone cop goalmouth stramash, we must have had 3 or 4 opportunity’s to clear the ball and managed to play ourselves deeper into trouble. Lucky lucky Pars!
Hopefully NL will stay & build us a team worth watching next season.
I’m away for lie down till September after this season.
Post Edited (Sat 19 Apr 18:30)
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Topic Originator: Socks
Date: Sat 19 Apr 18:53
I`m really pleased that we got through the game and won an important point.
We had most of the first half play but didn`t really threaten (think I might have said that before...), with Partick having the only two real chances of the half. Decent save from the keeper at the first one.
Early second half play was quite even, but as soon as Kane went off the game turned and we struggled to hold onto it at all. It`s not just his goals that make a difference, it`s his ability to get us up the park. That really showed in the second half when he wasn`t there.
Not sure what the keeper thought he was doing whne he decided to go tyring to win a header 40 yards from his goal, but aside from that stupid moment he did OK.
I also thought Chris Hamilton had a decent game, doing what he does well in covering ground, putting his body in where it`s needed and winning some free kicks to take the pressure off in the second half.
The pitch is absolutely shocking. It looks a bit better with more grass on it but the bounce is as bad as I`ve ever seen and was like a game at Central Park.
They really had to stand up as a team in the last 20 mins and I`m pleased they got throguh it to get a good point. WEll done to them all for getting through that.
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Topic Originator: pacifist
Date: Sat 19 Apr 18:53
Job pretty much done I think.
We were tough but deteriorated with the changes in the 2nd half . There was no lack of heart but just quality here and there.
Fans were good, no boos, and excellent reception at the end.
Tobi showed superb confidence in the defence when he strolled back to the goals during the stramash. Probably thinking there are 3 of them there - I might have a go at keepie uppie as well.
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sat 19 Apr 19:28
Just remembered the pitch. It won`t be easy to play any kind of decent football on it. On the plus side, it makes it difficult for other teams to score too so Airdrie next week might win,but it won`t be by much, thereby eliminating any chance of turning around that goal difference.
It`ll be different next year when it`s either repaired or replaced and the squad is drastically different.
Let`s just write this season off, be thankful we haven`t went down (I know, I know, appeals and whatnot) and look forward to next year. We`ve got an ambitious owner that hopefully doesn`t go overboard with the spending (remember the 2 Jimmies era) but gets Lennon signed up and money is spent wisely on fixing the squad. It could take 2 or 3 transfer windows to get the team Lennon wants (if he stays), so some patience will be required.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Sat 19 Apr 19:49
Sad to see our playing surface like this ,We commnonly had a great surface ,have we changed groundsman,
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 19 Apr 19:57
Wasn`t it having the USH on for a week prior to the home match against Ayr in January - a match which was subsequently postponed from the Saturday to the Tuesday - that ruined the pitch? It hasn`t recovered since that happened.
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Sat 19 Apr 20:00
Don`t think it`s got much to do with the groundsman.
It was the under soil heating that did it, subsequently the pitch got chewed up, and couldn`t recover. Last season sprung a leak as well, this season it baked the soil!
The pitch its been acknowledged needs investment, like the team!
I`m glad we pulled through, the pitch had a lot to do with our performance, but credit to the players, they took flack, but they are honest pros.
Glad it`s done, I really hope Lennon stays, always liked him, I think he`s made for us! And yes, there will be a much needed clearout.
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Sat 19 Apr 20:00
Lennon has suggested in his post match interview that he`s hopeful of getting a new pitch for next season.
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Topic Originator: cfad
Date: Sat 19 Apr 20:06
Quote:
kelty_par, Sat 19 Apr 20:00
Lennon has suggested in his post match interview that he`s hopeful of getting a new pitch for next season.
His post match interview seemed to give clues to him being here on a longer contract, good stuff
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Sat 19 Apr 20:14
Quote:
neils, Sat 19 Apr 20:00
Don`t think it`s got much to do with the groundsman.
It was the under soil heating that did it, subsequently the pitch got chewed up, and couldn`t recover. Last season sprung a leak as well, this season it baked the soil!
The pitch its been acknowledged needs investment, like the team!
I`m glad we pulled through, the pitch had a lot to do with our performance, but credit to the players, they took flack, but they are honest pros.
Glad it`s done, I really hope Lennon stays, always liked him, I think he`s made for us! And yes, there will be a much needed clearout.
My bad ,not keeping up,I thought the USH Was at a specific area not the whole surface
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Topic Originator: Boomer
Date: Sat 19 Apr 20:24
The pitch is getting replaced immediately after last home game. Pre season friendlies playing away as it will take close to 3 months as I have been informed.
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Sat 19 Apr 20:26
Reading Lennons report it seems positive hes going to stay,the playing surface,players ,happy days
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Sat 19 Apr 20:33
Already been confirmed new pitch will be here next seqson!
Almost certain Lennon will be here too !
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sat 19 Apr 21:58
Quote:
Rigger Al, Sat 19 Apr 20:26
Reading Lennons report it seems positive hes going to stay,the playing surface,players ,happy days
Great news, it really is great news (if true) 😃
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 19 Apr 23:10
Quote:
Buster_Brown, Sat 19 Apr 21:58
Quote:
Rigger Al, Sat 19 Apr 20:26
Reading Lennons report it seems positive hes going to stay,the playing surface,players ,happy days
Great news, it really is great news (if true) 😃
"It augres well for next season" seemed quite conclusive.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Sun 20 Apr 08:39
Hopefully they get a new ush system when the pitch is up anyway can`t think of a better time to get an updated system in place.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: McCaig`s Tower
Date: Sun 20 Apr 15:56
Another poor game and bit lucky with a point – I couldn’t have complained if Thistle had nicked it – they had much the better chances.
So no McCann -a big miss, I thought with a surprise recall for O’Halloran who seemed completely out of favour a couple of months ago, and Otoo moved to LWB to accommodate Hamilton in midfield. TOB back on the bench, no sign of Stevens, Tod, Chalmers or Rivaldo.
We made a promising start, albeit briefly, after Thistle chose to play the wrong way – I hate it when teams do that – but we failed to trouble their keeper. Meanwhile Tobi made 2 good blocks when I expected the net to bulge.
We had two farcical episodes when firstly we stubbornly refused to clear our lines and then when Tobi recalled the shade of Lee Robinson by haring out of his goal twice, but we didn’t seem to decide whether to stick or twist – perhaps understandably in the circumstances, with a draw maybe, possibly being good enough and the idea that keeping Kane to play Airdrie might be wise.
What was slightly odder was Partick’s seeming acceptance of a point – maybe they reckoned that would be a good result, particularly after the gubbing we inflicted on them at Firhill.
I think we had one shot on target, and that was in the last minute – at least Spoony hit the target after fluffing a half-chance earlier, but yet another game without a goal - I think we are now the lowest scorers in Scottish senior football.
I know it’s that stage of the season but it’s remarkable how many of our players either seem to be not quite fit, playing out of position or not good enough in the first place. I don’t think it’s as if you need top players in every position, just competent players with a sprinkling of class that can turn a game. Although to be objective drawing at home with a top-four side is not terrible.
Is the pitch as bad as alleged? It’s not great but there are plenty much worse pitches in the lower leagues.
Hamilton managed to play 90 minutes without being booked. In the old days he’d have had more disciplinary points than his Academical namesakes. Kane did see yellow, a little harshly I thought compared to other offences, which hamstrung his game a little. I was concerned about the possibility of losing him for a play-off, but that fear seems to have receded. One good ball from Wanyama – is that enough to get him on the pitch? A brief cameo from Cooper, but he is in danger of becoming an impact player at most. KRH coming on was a worthy try to get something more, but the system doesn’t suit him (or Comrie for that matter).
I’m not sure where all these new players are going to come from all of a sudden. The analytics route has not impressed – is it going to be the old-fashioned method of splashing cash we won’t get back? Is that a long term solution?
Post Edited (Sun 20 Apr 15:57)
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Topic Originator: McCaig`s Tower
Date: Sun 20 Apr 15:57
Being naturally cautious, I think we need one more push before we can relax with a Friday night out in Greenock (what better?). We’ve already lost 3-0 to Airdrie and they might be tempted to go for it. People will remember Rugby Park when we looked like we’d snatched relegation from the jaws of survival until JJ subbed Stevie Murray. I don`t want a repeat of that anxiety.
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Sun 20 Apr 16:13
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McCaig`s Tower, Sun 20 Apr 15:57
Being naturally cautious, I think we need one more push before we can relax with a Friday night out in Greenock (what better?). We’ve already lost 3-0 to Airdrie and they might be tempted to go for it. People will remember Rugby Park when we looked like we’d snatched relegation from the jaws of survival until JJ subbed Stevie Murray. I don`t want a repeat of that anxiety.
Nae fingernails left that day, JJ did us a favour !
Supporters turned up, team didn`t. 🤔
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Sun 20 Apr 17:59
Agree mccaig, although I doubt we used the analytical route with some of those players we signed, I think we were taken for a ride by an agent/consultant (John colquoun)
Some of those guys hadn’t played mens football so can’t see how we would have any worthwhile stats on them. Perhaps young and bray the only ones who were regularly performing and watched when brought in. Yeboah has played for Donny but god knows how.
Lenny wouldn’t be staying if he’s not getting a big say in who we sign next year something Tidser didn’t get in January that’s for sure.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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