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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Tue 22 Jul 17:38
I’m on live updates duty tonight but I’ll open this thread too.
I predict a riot ~ at the kiosks!
Mon the Paaars!
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Tue 22 Jul 21:14)
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Tue 22 Jul 18:42
Betting suggests a few changes as we’ve drifted.
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Tue 22 Jul 18:49
Kearney, Tod and Amade in for KRH, Fyfe and TOB.
Marginally stronger I`d say.
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Tue 22 Jul 18:49
1. МЕНМЕТ
2. CHILOKOA-MULLEN
4. BENEDICTUS [C]
6. OTOO
8. GILMOUR
11. KEARNEY
14. AMADE
20. KANE
26. A.TOD
31. J.TOD
33. COOPER
Subs: MARGETTS, NGWENYA, HAMILTON, RITCHIE-HOSLER, TODD, R.MACLEOD, BRAY, DAVIDSON, OAKLEY-BOOTHE
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Topic Originator: d3monstrate
Date: Tue 22 Jul 18:50
Still no C. Young...
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Tue 22 Jul 18:54
Quote:
Rusty Shackleford, Tue 22 Jul 18:49
Kearney, Tod and Amade in for KRH, Fyfe and TOB.
Marginally stronger I`d say.
Yup the drift not justified imo
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 19:10
Looking forward to Kearney getting direct. His crosses in the highlights Saturday were pin point. In his interview he said “ it was just a case of picking out who I wanted”. Class
Post Edited (Tue 22 Jul 19:11)
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 19:17
No Fischer
I fancy McLeod and Davidson to get 45 minutes if we are winning at half time
"If you have no kind words to say you should say nothing more at all"
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Tue 22 Jul 19:30
Cheers King Lad
I was in the queue getting me kebab pie and Pepsi max
Yummy in ma tummy
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Tue 22 Jul 19:37
Matty Todd`s doing a bit of time on the bench. Would like to see a wee turn from him tonight.
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Topic Originator: CrossPar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 19:42
Quote:
Paralex, Tue 22 Jul 19:37
Matty Todd`s doing a bit of time on the bench. Would like to see a wee turn from him tonight.
That`s cos he wasn`t good enough last season, along with several others and he now has to prove he`s good enough to stay at this club. KRH, Nygema and Young also have it all to prove.
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 19:45
Buffy, did you notice any difference in the catering arrangements?
:)
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Tue 22 Jul 19:52
How`s the pitch looking?
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:09
So much stronger physically this season. We won’t get bullied.
"If you have no kind words to say you should say nothing more at all"
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:10
Like ye could eat yer tea aff it BigT
Ozpar - they were quick and friendly.
Honestly the kebab pie is fabulous.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:14
AMADE - has a great habit of finding the pass! Really like the look of the lad.
KEARNEY looks like he loves getting a ball into the box , something we have been crying out for !
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:18
We have done ok, but I think Lennon will want us to ping the passes a bit quicker? It’s a little slow and not stretching Accies enough.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Tue 22 Jul 20:19)
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:23
Hamilton are definitely a tougher test than Dumbarton. They are quite threatening on the break. Whilst we have a lot of possession, and our passing is excellent at times, we are not very effective in the final third. Can`t see NL being very pleased with things so far.
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Topic Originator: 87Par
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:24
Refs a c*ck
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:25
Goal. Andy Tod header!
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:26
GOALLLLLLLL
Andy Tod
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:26
That’ll do, Tod to Tod and a wee nod from the son of god.
Ball was well out of the quadrant, but who cares.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Tue 22 Jul 20:29)
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Topic Originator: wulliepar57
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:26
will take that ! 1-0
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:29
Brilliant stuff 😁
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:31
Decent so far and good to take the lead, we`ve far more about us this season.
In saying that, to be challenging at the right end we`re going to need that quality in the door imo.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:39
Started to get a bit too predictable always looking for the diagonal to Kearney but glad to be ahead at the break. Mehmet hasn`t had much to do but has been fine. Chilokoa-Mullen the weakest of the back three today, whereas Benedictus has been mostly fine and J Tod has impressed again. Need to get Amade on the ball more as he looks class. Gilmour making some good tackles in the midfield which we`ve lacked in recent years. Cooper been busy and lucky not to be seriously injured from a borderline red card challenge just before the half. Kane trying but nothing coming off. Tod isn`t a centre forward but did well with the goal. Otoo not bad and Kearney really good at wing back. Might see Davidson and MacLeod get half an hour, especially if we can grab a quick second.
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:52
Heart in mouth when Kane went down there
Andrew Tod close again
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Topic Originator: 87Par
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:58
I repeat. Refs a c*ck
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:00
Quote:
87Par, Tue 22 Jul 20:58
I repeat. Refs a c*ck
He`s having a shocker
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:00
Good save by Mehmet. We are a bit under the cosh at the moment. We need to be much more incisive.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:01
Kane will be going off here.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:01
Look like a new physio too
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Topic Originator: wulliepar57
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:01
Far too many passes going astray at present !
We need to get on the front foot and get at them up the park !
Kane down again
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:02
Triple sub coming
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:04
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Tue 22 Jul 21:01
Kane will be going off here.
Need another striker, 3 games in and he’s already picked up an injury.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:05
Quote:
Dave_1885, Tue 22 Jul 21:04
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Tue 22 Jul 21:01
Kane will be going off here.
Need another striker, 3 games in and he’s already picked up an injury.
To be fair, it was the result of a collision. Not sure if the defender fell on his knee or he’s hyper extended it ?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Tue 22 Jul 21:05)
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:09
Seems like the game has gone a bit flat. Hopefully the subs make a difference.
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:11
We deffo need another few attacking players
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Topic Originator: Steve mcgregor
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:13
What subs have came on?
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:14
1-1
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:14
Ollie Shaw equalises for Hamilton. 1-1
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:15
Quote:
Steve mcgregor, Tue 22 Jul 21:13
What subs have came on?
KRH, TOB, McLeod and now Hamilton...as Oli Shaw equalises FFS.
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:15
Attacking quality definitely needed now, there was an inevitability in Kane getting injured, regardless of cause.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:15
2-1 right away , good play by mullen
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:15
2-1 Pars. OG after great work on the right by Chilikoe Mullen
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Topic Originator: wulliepar57
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:16
we will take it !
Let`s hope the Pars waken up now
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:16
Can we go out and sign Shaw please?
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:16
Yes, JCM did very well.
Should Tod have taken one for the team there ? Would have been a red, to be fair
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:19
No he takes a red and that’s him likely out the
Team
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:20
The lack of squad depth completely exposed tonight. CB, Goalkeeper, Striker and a winger badly needed.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:23
Tod doesn`t seem afraid to get stuck in TBF.
I said years ago we should go for Shaw. He used to be pals with one of our players. Can`t remember who though.
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Topic Originator: purekozma
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:32
His dad Greg did play for pars in the ninties and didnt score many but they usually were important at the time.
‘League 1 title winners 2023.’
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:41
Quote:
purekozma, Tue 22 Jul 21:32
His dad Greg did play for pars in the ninties and didnt score many but they usually were important at the time.
I didn`t realise they were related. I`m assuming Oli`s based in Edinburgh or thereabouts.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:44
Tired legs out there I thought. Not a convincing performance but Hamilton were always going to be a test. Two goals will win you most games so take the victory
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: CitizenPar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:46
We have a striker who can score from distance and from free kicks, yet he can`t even get a place on the bench. He can`t be that far "off it", surely. If he is a bit behind the others would it not be better giving him some game time before the league starts?
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Topic Originator: rikaka
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:48
Maybe it`s his attitude that`s off
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Topic Originator: wulliepar57
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:52
Cannot say that was a convincing win !
it was strewn with giving the ball away far too many times and letting Hamilton get up the park , we were a bit complacent and it took a lucky OG to win us the game ! certainly saw tonight where we still need some quality before the league starts , all that said will take the win , a win is a win no matter how you achieve it
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:54
Much harder game tonight (as expected but Hamilton also much weaker than last season) and a bit of a dose of reality. We’re better than last year but all that means we’re now a mid table championship side but also relying on consistency from a young squad.
If we can bring in those 4-5 more experienced players with quality where it counts we’ll surely be in the playoff mix at the top end. Just have to hope they start to come in soon.
Post Edited (Tue 22 Jul 21:56)
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:54
Good game
We need more goals though.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:56
Quote:
buffy, Tue 22 Jul 21:54
Good game
We need more goals though.
Does Shaw ever fail to score against us?
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Topic Originator: obiwanyouknowme
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:57
Think tonight showed middle to front we still lack cutting edge and creativity.
Thought Gilmour and J Tod were really good.
Thought A Tod looked tired and should have been off earlier and he’s not a striker.
Shame Bray isn’t getting much of a chance.
Really need a striker or 2 in the door and some creativity that should be the focus areas. Never win games if you don’t score.
Few results go our way Saturday and a win by at least 3 and we might sneak into the next round.
Post Edited (Tue 22 Jul 21:59)
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:59
Quote:
Berkey, Tue 22 Jul 21:54
Much harder game tonight (as expected but Hamilton also much weaker than last season) and a bit of a dose of reality. We’re better than last year but all that means we’re now a mid table championship side but also relying on consistency from a young squad.
If we can bring in those 4-5 more experienced players with quality where it counts we’ll surely be in the playoff mix at the top end. Just have to hope they start to come in soon.
Agree
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:59
Tonight shows we still need a few in before the championship starts.
Got the win but weren’t overly convincing. Played some good stuff at times but there were negatives too.
Hopefully Kane isn’t out for long and we see a couple of signings before we play Morton.
Gilmour my man of the match.
Post Edited (Tue 22 Jul 22:01)
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:04
Think to get out of group we needed to win by 3/4 goals tonight, a lot of teams in with a real chance of 9 points this year so will all go down to GD.
Thought we looked fine today, played with more intent, but still need 3/4 players in - GK, CB, CAM, ST the main ones.
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:08
J Tod will be in and out but he is a player. Spots where to run.
Same his brother - lacked stamina but a good shift
Cooper will do us just fine
Amade. Class
Gilmour - can graft. Really, really like him.
Overall we are much more gritty and physical
Otoo isn’t a wing back … not sure what he is.
Bene doing well
KRH looks like he knows he’s in 2nd place for the start and did better
Shea … at last - quality crosses galour
"If you have no kind words to say you should say nothing more at all"
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:09
Really like Kearney.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:11
Someone on Facebook asking what happened in the tunnel after the game. Anyone know?
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Topic Originator: Vamos Pars
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:20
Quote:
Berkey, Tue 22 Jul 21:54
Much harder game tonight (as expected but Hamilton also much weaker than last season) and a bit of a dose of reality. We’re better than last year but all that means we’re now a mid table championship side but also relying on consistency from a young squad.
If we can bring in those 4-5 more experienced players with quality where it counts we’ll surely be in the playoff mix at the top end. Just have to hope they start to come in soon.
Thats pretty much exactly what I said on my way home. We’ve got the makings of a good squad just need some quality additions to help the young guys out.
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Topic Originator: par_33
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:27
The Tod brothers will be good squad players this year, but aren’t ready for week in week out football at the Championship level. Got to remember John is only 18. Gotta manage the young players within the squad, play them, rest them appropriately etc. Andy looked absolutely humped for about 10 minutes before he went off. Look at the likes of Tierney, Patterson and Hickey, played every minute when younger and now paying the price with their bodies now.
Gilmour - looked very neat, nothing special. Gets the job done.
Amade - again, very calm and finds a pass, let’s hope he settles well.
Kearney - looks a cracking player, crosses excellent, the type we needed with Mccann in the box last season.
Tonight was always gonna be tricky, Hamilton aren’t a great quality team but always give you a tough match. So pleased to the get the win.
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:37
Quote:
Bannockburn Par, Tue 22 Jul 21:20
The lack of squad depth completely exposed tonight. CB, Goalkeeper, Striker and a winger badly needed.
Where is a winger going to play?
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:44
I’d agree with what some others are saying, Otoo isn’t a LWB at upper champ level. Kearney is going to be great at RWB tho.
Surprised Bray hasn’t seen more minutes. He was by all accounts a top player in league one.
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:53
Six of the eight second-placed teams have better goal differences than us. We are on +2, while Ross County (+9), St Mirren (+7), and Inverness CT (+5) are already well ahead. We will need to score a barrel-load against Stirling to have any hope of advancing.
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:53
I’d rather see Ewan Otoo in the centre of midfield winning the ball and driving forward. He doesn’t play to his strengths on the wing.
“.........it ain’t over till the Pars score!”
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Topic Originator: par_33
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:56
Maybe Lennon is playing Otoo at LWB because he doesn’t fancy Ngwenya? Kieran might be an alright full back but I don’t see him as a wing back. It’s great to have a player that’s so versatile in Ewan.
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Topic Originator: Parsfangaz
Date: Tue 22 Jul 23:04
Quote:
Kdy Par, Tue 22 Jul 22:37
Quote:
Bannockburn Par, Tue 22 Jul 21:20
The lack of squad depth completely exposed tonight. CB, Goalkeeper, Striker and a winger badly needed.
Where is a winger going to play?
On the wing i would imagine
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Tue 22 Jul 23:11
Quote:
Parsfangaz, Tue 22 Jul 23:04
Quote:
Kdy Par, Tue 22 Jul 22:37
Quote:
Bannockburn Par, Tue 22 Jul 21:20
The lack of squad depth completely exposed tonight. CB, Goalkeeper, Striker and a winger badly needed.
Where is a winger going to play?
On the wing i would imagine
Not much use when we play a 352…
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Tue 22 Jul 23:15
Think Hamilton deserved some credit tonight.
They stretched us at times and I’d be sticking my cash on them winning their league this season.
A bit powder puff up front but a good solid display from them.
We were a bit flat for large portions of the game and crying out for players to grasp the ball and change it.
Mullen did that very well and Otoo second half was effective as was Hamilton when he came on.
Showed real heart we were lacking at times.
Andy Tod was clearly tired and should not have played as long as he did but he had a good game as did his brother.
Very doubtful we can qualify now so let’s just go out on Saturday and try different things to fine tune the squad leading up to our league campaign.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Tue 22 Jul 23:20
Not long home and happy with the win, although I thought we were a bit sloppy at times and let Hamilton back into it more than we should have. That said, over the course of the match, I think the better team won.
There’s clearly a big improvement on last season, no doubt about that. But if we’re aiming for a proper promotion or play-off push, I still think we’re a little short of where we need to be. Some of our phases of play are excellent, and off the ball we look like a strong, physical side, but when we hit those sloppy spells, they really show.
Like many others, I was seriously impressed with Kearney, especially going forward. For anyone who questioned the decision to release Comrie, I think you got your answer. Comrie’s a good player, but he doesn’t deliver balls into the box like that, and he certainly doesn’t get forward with that kind of intent. My biggest frustration is that we don’t have a proper target man to get on the end of those crosses. Just imagine what someone like Andy Smith could have done with that kind of service… I suppose strikers like that are a dying breed, but if Lennon can unearth one, they’ll be in for a shedload of chances.
The new boys impressed again. Amade and Gilmour look like they’ll complement each other well in the middle of the park, and their use of the ball was really encouraging. McLeod looked tidy when he came on, composed, picked out a few good passes, and definitely someone I’m looking forward to seeing more of. The Tod brothers were excellent too. Still young, and they’ll have their ups and downs, but you can see they’ve got a big future.
Tonight also highlighted where we’re still lacking. Otoo, didn’t offer much threat down the left again. I just don’t think that role suits him.
It’s also becoming pretty clear that there are a few players under contract who just aren’t in Lennon’s plans. I’d be curious to know where he stands on Ngwenya and Bray. I’ve said from the start that NL doesn’t seem to fancy Ngwenya, and nothing so far has changed that impression. And once again, Bray didn’t get any game time.
All in all, yeah, I’m pleased. Lennon talked about steady progress, and I think we’re starting to see it. We had to dig deep for the result, but we got it. Roll on Saturday!
P.S. Goes without saying, really hoping Kane’s injury isn’t anything serious. Looked like an impact knock from where I was sitting, fingers crossed it’s nothing more than that. 🤞
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Topic Originator: DRreturns
Date: Tue 22 Jul 23:24
The amount of folk on here that clearly have no idea what they’re talking about is comical.
The squad depth is very deep for most positions.
3 more signings is all we need to be fully covered across the squad. A GK, CB & ST
Otoo was playing as an inverted wing back and is by far the best wing back we have. He’s playing there because he’s the best player to play that position. We don’t play with “wingers”
We’re loaded with midfielders, laiden with them!
Kearney looks decent going forward, very poor defensively so will need to improve hugely.
I’m here to take over!!
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 23:27
Agree with you
AdamAnts ... you said :
"Very doubtful we can qualify now so let’s just go out on Saturday and try different things to fine tune the squad leading up to our league campaign."
I expect Kane to be out after injury tonight so that creates options.
Lets see what Bray, McCleod, Ngwenya, Davidson can do
and give a wee nudge to to T Sutherland, Sam Young and Connor Young too
We have a squad that is exciting and 2 or 3 to still come in... bring this season on !!
"If you have no kind words to say you should say nothing more at all"
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Topic Originator: RhinoPars
Date: Wed 23 Jul 00:11
While Andy Tod did tire we should remember that he didn`t feature in most of pre-season due to an injury. He won`t yet be as fit as others who had a full pre-season under their belt.
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Wed 23 Jul 00:50
I think folk need to remember that goal difference only comes into it if we`re joint on points.
I`m pretty sure at least 2 of the 8 groups will finish with second place on lower than 9 points, possibly 3. They are therefore irrelevant if we win on Saturday
We`re then in a shootout of around 3 of 6 teams going through. We`ve got a chance.
We were in a section with (arguably) the best team in this stage of the competition. If wr go out on goal difference, it`s disappointing but we`ve done okay!
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Wed 23 Jul 05:33
Just watched the goals.
Thankfully we have no VAR for the first one, don’t think it would’ve counted based on the position Cooper put the ball for the corner.
Aside from that though, cracking leap from J Tod and a good finish.
The equaliser looked easily avoidable, was a really nice pass, J Tod should’ve done better though, perhaps experience but the ball was there to be won and would’ve with a bit of aggression.
Perhaps worried about being sent off. Good lesson to hopefully learn before the season starts.
The winner came from Mullen really with his work ethic, fortunate that it led to an own goal.
Post Edited (Wed 23 Jul 05:36)
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Wed 23 Jul 10:35
First time watching us this season so a few thoughts.
Gilmour was absolutely exceptional last night. Honestly can’t remember him misplacing a pass. Everything was neat, tidy, and always wanted to go forward. He really set the tempo. What stood out most for me though was the desire to win the ball back from most of the team. It really was night and day from last year when we were far too passive without the ball.
John Tod didn’t look out of place at all. The more minutes he gets, the more comfortable he looks. Composed and didn’t try to overplay it. Encouraging signs and excited to see how he grows with more games he plays.
Andy Tod on the other hand was a bit frustrating. A couple of slack passes under zero pressure, then started going down easy looking for soft fouls. Took his goal well right enough, looked like something worked on at training.
Mullen was poor defensively . A few basic errors and just didn’t look at it. It`s not like him at all based on last season. Hopefully just getting back into it but he did well for the second goal.
Biggest concern by far is losing Kane. When he went off it totally exposed how limited we are up top. Desperate need to bring someone in there or it’ll cost us sooner rather than later.
I also thought triple sub absolutely killed us. Completely lost our shape and any team with a bit more quality punishes us for that. One to learn from.
Overall? Bit of a meh performance but it’s a win and we move on to Saturday.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Wed 23 Jul 10:59
Feels about right cammy. Hamilton under a transfer embargo and have lost a fair few first team players so although it was a tougher game it was clearly a level down for the opposition we’ll be playing every week so still feels like work to do.
I know it’s about getting the right players in and we have to be patient but not convinced the team or performance last night would have won many games in the championship but we’ll soon see. Roll on more new faces….
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Wed 23 Jul 11:03
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Berkey, Wed 23 Jul 10:59
I know it’s about getting the right players in and we have to be patient but not convinced the team or performance last night would have won many games in the championship but we’ll soon see. Roll on more new faces….
Relegation u think?
COYP
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Wed 23 Jul 11:08
I do think this year is night and day compared to the side that limped over the line at the end of last season. The intent to get on the front foot and win it back high was there and it made a difference. Like i said earlier though, once that triple change happened, we totally lost our shape and looked miles off it. That kind of collapse in such a short spell is a bit of a concern.
Still, you can see there’s a decent base to work with, and with a few smart additions in the right areas, there’s definitely potential. Just felt a bit flat overall, but early days and I`ll happily reserve full judgement until the window shuts. Encouraging signs, but the next couple of weeks have to be active.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 23 Jul 11:18
I`m not sure what folk were expecting. Were they really expecting that, after three competitive games, we would have a settled team, playing consistently and demonstrating they would be challenging for promotion?
What I have seen is a team that moves the ball more quickly than last season with a preferred formation which will set the basic platform going forward. New players like Gilmour, Amade and Kearney have improved the overall quality of the squad and are key to the way NL wants to play. We have unearthed a potential gem in John Tod. Other players like Andrew Tod and Josh Cooper have raised their games and hopefully will improve their consistency.
At this time of the season the manager has to balance the objectives of achieving a consistent rhythm to our play that gets results against the need to get as many players as possible match fit. I think that was the main reason for the deterioration in performance last night. On Saturday we may see a more pragmatic and consistent team selection as we need to score a few goals to progress and this may take priority over fitness.
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Wed 23 Jul 11:31
I thought we were the better team for most of the first half and were in relative control, although Hamilton looked dangerous on the counter before Tod scored his goal.
Second half, the team looked a bit more fatigued, especially in the attacking phases and I thought to their credit Hamilton played some decent football.
Without doubt we look weak in the striker position when Kane goes off and there`s obviously something going on at the moment with Connor Young. Taylor Sutherland is presumably close to a loan move away too
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Topic Originator: bigdonnie
Date: Wed 23 Jul 11:45
big change from last season if hamilton had equalised we would have drawn our lost now this team have energy with two brothers and keany looking good but think just leave chris kane out till league starts give him a change to recover
donald mcneil
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Wed 23 Jul 11:56
Great marauding run from Mullen for the winner. So glad for the Tod`s too.
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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis
Date: Wed 23 Jul 12:40
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bigdonnie, Wed 23 Jul 11:45
big change from last season if hamilton had equalised we would have drawn our lost now this team have energy with two brothers and keany looking good but think just leave chris kane out till league starts give him a change to recover
How many games have we lost in the last 3 seasons after going 1-0 up?
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