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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 27 Dec 11:08
I’m sitting this one out today ~ tbh I’m knackered after being the hostess with the mostess for a busy family Christmas (wouldn’t have had it any other way 😀).
For those of you who are going today have a ball, and cheer them on for me ta.
I’ll post the team lines when I see them - feel free to add if ye get there afore me.
Hope everyone had a great Christmas and will have a smashing new year when it comes.
Mon the Paaaars!
Other Scottish championship games today
Arbroath 1-0 Airdrie
Morton 1-1 Ayr United FT
Queens Park 2-2 Partick Thistle
Ross County 0-0 St Johnstone
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Sat 27 Dec 17:02)
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 27 Dec 14:02
Your team today
Mehmet
Chilokoa-Mullen
Ngwenya
Hamilton
Gilmour
Rudden
Todd
Abdulai
Stewart
A Tod
Fraser
Subs
Munn
Benedictus
Otoo
Ritchie-Hosler
Cáceres
Macleod
Bray
Cooper
Oakley-Boothe
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Sat 27 Dec 14:03)
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Topic Originator: Bamba-Daft
Date: Sat 27 Dec 14:05
Struggling to make sense of that formation. One things for certain, Chris Hamilton yellow card.
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Sat 27 Dec 14:07
Quote:
Bamba-Daft, Sat 27 Dec 14:05
Struggling to make sense of that formation. One things for certain, Chris Hamilton yellow card.
Makes more sense than the Ayr game!
Back three of JCM, Abdulai, Ngwenya. Todd and Fraser wing backs. Gilmour and Hamilton in the middle, front 3 of Tod, Rudden, Stewart.
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Topic Originator: Jealous Furniture
Date: Sat 27 Dec 14:09
Depends whether Lenny sticks with having Hamilton at RB but I think he`ll be needed in the middle today, so could be more like this:
Mehmet
Todd
Chilokoa-Mullen
Ngwenya
Abdulai
Fraser
Hamilton
Gilmour
A Tod
Rudden
Stewart
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Topic Originator: Jealous Furniture
Date: Sat 27 Dec 14:11
btw whats the news with Kearney? Seems like he`s been out for months now
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sat 27 Dec 14:23
Not surprised Mehmet is back…..
Gilmour and Hamilton will need another body beside them in the middle, not sure who with that line up. Thought Otoo may have started today.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Sat 27 Dec 14:25
Quote:
desparado, Sat 27 Dec 14:23
Not surprised Mehmet is back…..
Gilmour and Hamilton will need another body beside them in the middle, not sure who with that line up. Thought Otoo may have started today.
Not surprised Mehmet is back either since Terrell is injured.
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Sat 27 Dec 14:26
Let’s hope Hamilton doesn’t play right back. I fear for us with that starting lineup today.
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Topic Originator: Bamba-Daft
Date: Sat 27 Dec 14:31
Agreed. Either leaving us to get overrun in the middle of the park or Hamilton at RB again. I’d have dropped one of the forwards for an extra man in the middle.
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Topic Originator: Gaz3822
Date: Sat 27 Dec 14:31
Not liking that line up when you compare it to Rovers.
Imrie has them set up really well..on paper anyhoo
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Topic Originator: Jealous Furniture
Date: Sat 27 Dec 14:34
Think Andrew Tod & Rudden will be asked to do a bit tracking back today, but aye I agree the midfield looks light.
Just noticed there`s no Kane again so hope we don`t end up needing to chase the game, no striker on the bench
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 27 Dec 14:46
Chick Young in place for the fife derby today. He says the atmosphere is electric
Mon the Pars!!!
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Sat 27 Dec 14:48
Yes, three main issues for me today. Don`t play Hamilton at right wing back, Rudden has to start turning it on and Andrew Tod needs an energy injection.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sat 27 Dec 14:48
Topic Originator: DBA like
Date: Sat 27 Dec 14:25
Quote:
desparado, Sat 27 Dec 14:23
Not surprised Mehmet is back…..
Gilmour and Hamilton will need another body beside them in the middle, not sure who with that line up. Thought Otoo may have started today.
Not surprised Mehmet is back either since Terrell is injured.
Didn’t know he was injured……I would still have put Mehmet back in regardless..
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:14
A good, positive start.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:14
Queens Park 0-2 Partick Thistle
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Sat 27 Dec 15:23)
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Topic Originator: BIG W
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:26
Morton 0-1 Ayr
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:29
Big crowd. Got to be 7,000 plus?
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Topic Originator: dd23
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:29
Rudden rattled the bar from 20 yards. We’re the better team and have started well.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:34
GOALLLLLLLL
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:34
1-0 Pars. Andy Tod. Lovely build-up play down the right to the goal. Yes!
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:36
Get in!
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:36
Get in Tod(d)`s!
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:37
We are deservedly ahead. Best opening half hour at SP for a wee while.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:41
GOALLLLLLLL no 2
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:41
2-0! Barney Stewart header,
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:43
Such a shame he`s going back to Fkrk.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:44
Game over ?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:46
Shoosh, Ray!
:)
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:47
Stay cool Raymie. Don`t tempt fate.
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Topic Originator: General Zod
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:48
Where would we be without Stewart’s goals? Honestly, just give Falkirk whatever they want for him.
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:49
Not paying much attention, thinking about draw at best and I`m really busy. Just picked my phone up to get a nice surprise. I hope we can bring it home now.
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Topic Originator: Gaz3822
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:51
Not over yet Ramie ffs how long have u supported them 😂
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:52
HT. Excellent first-half performance by the Pars. Hard to find much to criticise. A big improvement on games in recent weeks. Keep it up, Pars!
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Topic Originator: Stozy
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:53
So far so good. Raith bench looking awfully empty. Need to keep playing and not try to hold on for 2-0, put them to the sword.
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Topic Originator: Swisspar
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:53
Quote:
Gaz3822, Sat 27 Dec 14:31
Not liking that line up when you compare it to Rovers.
Imrie has them set up really well..on paper anyhoo
Good job we`re NOT playing on paper, although THAT "pitch"? Looks like it`s covered in frost!
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:54
Quote:
Swisspar, Sat 27 Dec 15:53
Quote:
Gaz3822, Sat 27 Dec 14:31
Not liking that line up when you compare it to Rovers.
Imrie has them set up really well..on paper anyhoo
Good job we`re NOT playing on paper, although THAT "pitch"? Looks like it`s covered in frost!
Locals drop a big bag?
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Topic Originator: Steviethepar2
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:54
Quote:
General Zod, Sat 27 Dec 15:48
Where would we be without Stewart’s goals? Honestly, just give Falkirk whatever they want for him.
Aye indeed — just shows how badly we needed a forward who just wants to score any way he can - we create enough chances and a striker who is in form and will take them like Barney has been doing
Just a pity if we do lnt have him as we would only get better — a fully fit Rudden - Stewart upfront with Tod, gilmour etc chipping in with goals best we have had in that department for years..
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:55
That’s as dominant a half over there as I’ve seen in a number of years. We have bossed the game. Next goal is crucial but I’ve not seen anything to worry us.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:55
Rovers have used 2 of their 4 outfield subs already in the first half, so are very light.
Great first half from us, deserve the 2 goal lead on that performance.
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Topic Originator: Swisspar
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:56
Quote:
OzPar, Sat 27 Dec 15:52
HT. Excellent first-half performance by the Pars. Hard to find much to criticise. A big improvement on games in recent weeks. Keep it up, Pars!
The pitch?
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Topic Originator: 87Par
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:56
Yes Pars this is what we like to see. Get in there!
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Topic Originator: Gaz3822
Date: Sat 27 Dec 15:58
Not over yet Ramie ffs how long have u supported them 😂
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:00
Quote:
Gaz3822, Sat 27 Dec 15:58
Not over yet Ramie ffs how long have u supported them 😂
Come on Gaz. Have some faith 😉
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Stanza
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:02
Mehmet did well at 0-0 to tip the ball round the post, but other than that he hasn`t had much to do. Pars much the better team so far, but still a long time to go.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:03
Really dominant first half with good football. With a bit of luck we would be 3 up. Thoroughly deserved.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:07
Morton 1-1 Ayr United
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:12
This is an important 20 minute spell for Pars. We need to ensure we don’t give them any encouragement
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:18
Penalty rovers
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:18
Penalty Rovers
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Topic Originator: stevemac
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:19
That looked soft from first viewing
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:19
JCM got the ball for me
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:19
1-2
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:20
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Sat 27 Dec 16:12
This is an important 20 minute spell for Pars. We need to ensure we don’t give them any encouragement
If we can win complete the job we have a fair crack at finishing the year in 4th.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:21
It wasn’t a penalty for me, but they are right in the game now. We have lost some composure and don’t have enough possession.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:21
Looked like a very soft penalty. We will need to stand up the the next 15 minutes
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: wetherby
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:22
Watch momentum swing to Raith now
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Topic Originator: stevemac
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:22
Think we`ve been quite sloppy second half.and lack of experience in the team is worrying now that the wee team are pushing.
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Topic Originator: 87Par
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:23
Never a pen
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:25
Lenny better keep quiet about it.
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:26
Knew we would do this second half. Mentality thing rather than ability.
Post Edited (Sat 27 Dec 16:28)
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Topic Originator: dafc-chris1
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:27
I think it probably was a penalty
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Topic Originator: stevemac
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:29
Get Hamilton off before he`s sent off
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:31
Arbroath 1-0 Airdrie
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:40
Raith were bound to come out second half looking for an early goal. Hopefully, that`s them ran out of steam. We need to up the tempo for 10.minutes and dig in.
G Wardrope
Post Edited (Sat 27 Dec 16:51)
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:47
Ritchie-Hosler on for Rudden
Oakley-Boothe on for Tod
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Sat 27 Dec 16:49)
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Topic Originator: 87Par
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:55
When is this game ending ffs?
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:55
FT
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:55
Ooo Ya Beauty! Come on ye Pars! A vital win.
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:56
Oh thank feck fir that.
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Topic Originator: Pars Athletic
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:56
Superb result, we were the only winners in the league today. Every other match ends in a draw
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:57
We actually saw the game out pretty well the last half hour. Good win and deserved
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:58
Fantastic stufff!!!!! Massive 3 points!!!!
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:58
Not just a derby win but an important win for the league as well.
Think I’ll have a look at social media, I’m sure they’ll be greetin all over it 😂
COYP
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:58
Woooohooo, I`ll take that. Well done lads.
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Topic Originator: BlackLight
Date: Sat 27 Dec 16:59
The right formation, the right line up and the right attitude.
Abdulai was immense, but I think Hammy was man of the match. He wasn`t silky, but he put himself on the line over and over and over again.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:00
More than deserved that victory. Very soft penalty. It shows what this team can do when they put their mind to it. You have to say a big thank you for Barney for his performances coming in. A credit to himself. Solid performance first half. Raith are obviously going to come at you but we stood up well second half. Well done to the boys today.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: 87Par
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:01
Such a brilliant win yaaassssssss
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Topic Originator: bannerpar
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:01
Great result. The other four games ended draws so a perfect Saturday.
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Topic Originator: Fethiyespar
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:01
Massive result, well done Pars.
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:02
Very nervy and poor second half albeit Mehmet didn`t have that much to do other than come out to smother a shot early in the half then save Hamilton`s tame header nearer the end. Still gave up far too much possession and territory though, didn`t pass the ball well at all im the second half and barely created anything ourselves. Big win but we shouldn`t have been hanging on like that at the end after such a dominant first half.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:03
The Wee Team social media guy crying into his keyboard.
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:05
Get the FCK in
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Topic Originator: Gaz3822
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:05
Get it so far up Eastons rectum
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:12
Apologies to Nngenwa
I said when he came back he shouldn’t play for us again. Sorry big man - you were emmense. .
"If you have no kind words to say you should say nothing more at all"
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:16
Quote:
coventrypar, Sat 27 Dec 17:12
Apologies to Nngenwa
I said when he came back he shouldn’t play for us again. Sorry big man - you were emmense. .
Agreed, boy was class tonight
COYP
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:20
Ngwenya played like a captain today, great all round performance, and we showed guts.
Away win against the Wee team, normal order is restored.....
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Topic Originator: MinnesotaAndy
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:27
When I saw Rovers fans leaving before the end,
I found myself singing one of the old classics:
show them the way to go home
they`re tired and they want to go to bed
they`re only half a football team
and the other half are dead
great to watch the team & manager celebrate the victory in front of the away support
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Topic Originator: piepar
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:34
That’s the Lennon effect - welcome back Neil 💕🏴
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:35
Quote:
coventrypar, Sat 27 Dec 17:12
Apologies to Nngenwa
I said when he came back he shouldn’t play for us again. Sorry big man - you were emmense. .
I think you have to remember that Kieran was playing in a poorly performing team when he first came into that team, I thought he improved us. For me, he has all the attributes. He is big, strong, and has some pace. I don`t think there will be many, if any, players who will be quicker than him over 30-40m. He just needs a bit of game time in that position to build on his game. A couple of times today, he had to get across the box quickly, and I thought he did. He also dealt with the threat of their pace up front. I thought today was a real team performance. My only thought was that when we are clearing our lines, we need players to be in a position where we can clear the ball to and they can collect it and hold it up.
I have to say we have a player in Robbie Frazer.
G Wardrope
Post Edited (Sat 27 Dec 17:41)
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:45
Parrot, that was the last game of the year so no chance of finishing the year in 4th place.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:49
Quote:
Indiapar1, Sat 27 Dec 17:35
Quote:
coventrypar, Sat 27 Dec 17:12
Apologies to Nngenwa
I said when he came back he shouldn’t play for us again. Sorry big man - you were emmense. .
I think you have to remember that Kieran was playing in a poorly performing team when he first came into that team, I thought he improved us. For me, he has all the attributes. He is big, strong, and has some pace. I don`t think there will be many, if any, players who will be quicker than him over 30-40m. He just needs a bit of game time in that position to build on his game. A couple of times today, he had to get across the box quickly, and I thought he did. He also dealt with the threat of their pace up front. I thought today was a real team performance. My only thought was that when we are clearing our lines, we need players to be in a position where we can clear the ball to and they can collect it and hold it up.
I have to say we have a player in Robbie Frazer.
Regarding your comment about clearing the lines, I can’t understand why we persist in trying to play balls up the line when we are facing the wrong way. Just put the ball out for a throw and allow the team to regroup.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:49
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:53
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Sat 27 Dec 17:45
Parrot, that was the last game of the year so no chance of finishing the year in 4th place.
Lol. So it was. I don`t know what I was thinking.
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:55
Quote:
neils, Sat 27 Dec 17:20
Ngwenya played like a captain today, great all round performance, and we showed guts.
Away win against the Wee team, normal order is restored.....
Thought he was really good today and was solid in the second half last week too.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Sat 27 Dec 17:55
Their tactics , again, was to Punt high for our defence to head out and they feed off the scraps in and around our box.
Mehmet’s pass from defence was sublime for the first goal.
Also a nice touch at the second for Hammy to involve Mehmet in the celebrations. Finally the young lads stuck up for themselves against continual intimidation from the Rovers. I thought Brown was lucky to not see a red for them and Hammy was immense. How the ref gave a foul against him for a perfectly timed challenge in their defence is what boils my blood, especially when Rover players are body checking out players after the ball has gone. All ended well however.
Post Edited (Sat 27 Dec 17:55)
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Sat 27 Dec 18:03
A great 1st half performance and overall result breaking the 7 game run of home wins in the Fife Derby.
This is probably one for debate but when is it too early to start killing time. We dominated the 1st half with aggression and intensity yet 2nd half we came out and decided we wanted to kill time which took away all the attributes that had got us in the ideal position. Pro’s and cons but ultimately I think we made it harder for ourselves.
On the game it was a bit of a throwback watching 2 physical forwards putting themselves about and linking up so well.
Final word for the support, they definitely lifted the team beforehand and during the 1st half the players responded to it.
Great way to end the year.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Sat 27 Dec 18:45
First half was immense in terms of team effort. We were on top of them and they knew it.
Very deserved 2-0 lead at half time.
As expected under the cosh start of second and I never got a good view of penalty decision but players clearly not happy about it.
We rode it out and came back into it.
Very pleasing to see all the team getting involved in the stramash this time unlike the previous one at Starks Park when nobody seemed to care about a blatant elbow.
Hamilton today? Easy easy man of the match.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Sat 27 Dec 18:55
Hussar! - Well done Pars excellent stuff.
Top day out, atmosphere in the away stand was fabulous.
To walk away from Starks with a smile on your face - At last!
‘Hello my name is Jefferson - I’m happy to be here let’s go!’
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sat 27 Dec 19:48
Genuinely enjoyed that today, and buzzing tonight. That was a proper derby and a game of 2 Half’s. The first, we totally capitalised on Raith being as bad as we were in the First Half v Ayr last week, and thankfully we have players up top that can hurt teams. Although, it was a wee bit more nervy in the Second than I’d have liked, but that was down to the Rovers upping their levels and us struggling to get on the ball.
I’m not going to comment on the Raith penalty, from the other end of the pitch, I can’t say with any certainty if it was or it wasn’t. What I would say, is I find some of the blinkeredness about the Ref staggering, as he was hopeless for both sides and for as much as Hamilton could have been sent off, so should Brown, and Chin was also very lucky to only be shown a yellow for his late challenge.
Have to say, I thought our Ghanaian Prince was absolutely outstanding at the back today, I just love him. Nothing gets past him and his love for Defending is so infectious. Again, I thought he was a rock, as was Ngwema, who looks a natural Centre Back in his 2 games and it was great to finally see JCM play well at Starks.
Up top, gutted to be losing big Barney. What a guy and he took a couple of sore ones along the way. I genuinely think Falkirk are getting a better player back, but I have a hunch he would probably rather stay. He’s playing every week, he’s scoring goals and the fans love him, why would he want to go back to Falkirk to play under study? Anyway, wish him well and delighted with his send off performance. His link up play with Rudden and Tod was exceptional at times.
As for us, today brings back the frustrations of why we can’t play like that First Half every week….however, hopefully today is another platform to build from, thought the lads were superb, and we saw 2 sides of them today.
Loving You, Is In My DNA 🇾🇪
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sat 27 Dec 20:18
: Sat 27 Dec 17:53
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kozmasrightfoot, Sat 27 Dec 17:45
Parrot, that was the last game of the year so no chance of finishing the year in 4th place.
Lol. So it was. I don`t know what I was thinking.
"Of course, I was very, very drunk at the time."*
*The Fast Show, hooray.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Sat 27 Dec 21:03
Great first half and a scrappy second half, too much high ball, with the standard of referee being consistently crap in this league.
Imrie in his post match interview complaining about Hammy still being on the park?
He should be looking at his own captains indiscretions from the first minute to a deliberate handball second half, a second yellow and he was off!
Let`s keep it going next week!🏁🏁🏁
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Topic Originator: stevemac
Date: Sat 27 Dec 21:21
Genuinely thought Hamilton was off with his tackle around the 80th minute.
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Topic Originator: Socks
Date: Sat 27 Dec 22:21
We had the better of the first half, but I was saying just before we went 1-0 up that we`d fallen out of it a little in the 5 mins before that. Good goal at a good time to get us ahead after having had most of the play. And a nice second as well, showing that we don`t need to play every corner and free kick short if the cross is good enough.
Start of the second half was a bit annoying. We seemed intent on playing slow and always taking the extra touch. I`ve mentioned it often over several recent managers, and I never really feel it works for us, and especially when we`re being pressed quickly in our own half as we were in that spell - we just give up the ball in bad positions. Hard to be sure on the penalty call from 100 yards away but my immediate reaction was that it wasn`t a foul. Thankfully it`s a set of highlights I`ll be happy to watch for another look.
From then on, we changed our approach and focused more on the basics with minmal fannying about. We still didn`t create much ourselves but defensively it was much more effective - we went from being under heavy pressure before they scored to being pretty comfortable after that goal.
Chris Hamilton was great, but he probably was a bit lucky to stay on after those two hefty tackles late in the game. Maybe it worked in our favour a little that the ref had let the Rovers players, Brown in particular, away with quite a bit early in the game. The more I see him and Gilmour together, the more convinced I am that they are our best pairing in there, by some distance.
Really pleased with all of the back 3, and Mehmet did fine behind them as well. Really impressed that Keiran Ngwenya has come from being nowhere near the team to starting and playing really well. It was great to see Hamilton run the length of the park to celebrate with Mehmet after the second goal. He looks after his team mates and I`m proud that he`s our captain.
It was a great win in the end. A deserved half-time lead and a good defensive effort from 2-1 til the final whistle. And it showed the power of football - when you`re having a bit of a shitty time in other aspects of life, it can be such a big thing to allow yourself to get completely absorbed in a game, particularly the late defensive effort, and put everything else aside for a while. Especially so when you get a win, making the nervous ending worthwhile. I`m very grateful to the players and management for the wee lift today.
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Sat 27 Dec 22:28
Quote:
Socks, Sat 27 Dec 22:21
We had the better of the first half, but I was saying just before we went 1-0 up that we`d fallen out of it a little in the 5 mins before that. Good goal at a good time to get us ahead after having had most of the play. And a nice second as well, showing that we don`t need to play every corner and free kick short if the cross is good enough.
Start of the second half was a bit annoying. We seemed intent on playing slow and always taking the extra touch. I`ve mentioned it often over several recent managers, and I never really feel it works for us, and especially when we`re being pressed quickly in our own half as we were in that spell - we just give up the ball in bad positions. Hard to be sure on the penalty call from 100 yards away but my immediate reaction was that it wasn`t a foul. Thankfully it`s a set of highlights I`ll be happy to watch for another look.
From then on, we changed our approach and focused more on the basics with minmal fannying about. We still didn`t create much ourselves but defensively it was much more effective - we went from being under heavy pressure before they scored to being pretty comfortable after that goal.
Chris Hamilton was great, but he probably was a bit lucky to stay on after those two hefty tackles late in the game. Maybe it worked in our favour a little that the ref had let the Rovers players, Brown in particular, away with quite a bit early in the game. The more I see him and Gilmour together, the more convinced I am that they are our best pairing in there, by some distance.
Really pleased with all of the back 3, and Mehmet did fine behind them as well. Really impressed that Keiran Ngwenya has come from being nowhere near the team to starting and playing really well. It was great to see Hamilton run the length of the park to celebrate with Mehmet after the second goal. He looks after his team mates and I`m proud that he`s our captain.
It was a great win in the end. A deserved half-time lead and a good defensive effort from 2-1 til the final whistle. And it showed the power of football - when you`re having a bit of a shitty time in other aspects of life, it can be such a big thing to allow yourself to get completely absorbed in a game, particularly the late defensive effort, and put everything else aside for a while. Especially so when you get a win, making the nervous ending worthwhile. I`m very grateful to the players and management for the wee lift today.
Thanks for the summary Socks for someone who wasn`t there and who definitely wasn`t trying to keep track via a stop/start totally legal stream!
Hope you`re doing ok mate. I don`t think we`ve ever met despite both posting on here for what must be 25 years. Really value your match reviews and sorry to hear stuff has been difficult, whatever that might be.
I`m pretty sure you`ve mentioned mental heath stuff before and I`ve been through my fair share as well so if you ever wanted to chat and all that... I`d happily lend an ear.
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Sat 27 Dec 23:16
What’s the story with Terrell. Dropped due to indiscipline.
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Topic Originator: Socks
Date: Sat 27 Dec 23:36
Thanks Rusty, really appreciate the kindness there. And just your acknowledgement of it there has actually helped quite a bit tonight. The same offer is there for you too, and I`m much more comfortable at listening than talking.
Sometimes it`s hard to understand the emotional impact of football, and how it can interact with other, totally unrealted things. But fundamentally, that`s what football comes down to for me - I like the tactical and analytical side but ultimately it comes down to the emotional journey. In a couple of weeks I won`t remember who played in today`s game, what our shape was or our tactical approach in the different phases of the game. But I`ll remember that emotional release at the final whistle. That`s what football is to me, and it`s powerful.
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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis
Date: Sat 27 Dec 23:38
Your both Okenzie and Nipper T to me...
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Equal rights and justice in this time
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sun 28 Dec 06:13
Socks is a bone crushing rib breaker cuddle for me, Rusty. I’ve had the pleasure of being in his company many times ~ a long time ago it was with PaleGreySky and Buddha in being the most unlikely group of folk in a car to an away game!
I’ve heard his faither keeps him under control in the NW these days 😉
X
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Turps
Date: Sun 28 Dec 07:34
Socks - I scan through these post match threads all the time and make a point to read your summary after every game.
Always a very fair assessment of the game.
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Topic Originator: Bamba-Daft
Date: Sun 28 Dec 07:52
Quote:
Socks, Sat 27 Dec 22:21
We had the better of the first half, but I was saying just before we went 1-0 up that we`d fallen out of it a little in the 5 mins before that. Good goal at a good time to get us ahead after having had most of the play. And a nice second as well, showing that we don`t need to play every corner and free kick short if the cross is good enough.
Start of the second half was a bit annoying. We seemed intent on playing slow and always taking the extra touch. I`ve mentioned it often over several recent managers, and I never really feel it works for us, and especially when we`re being pressed quickly in our own half as we were in that spell - we just give up the ball in bad positions. Hard to be sure on the penalty call from 100 yards away but my immediate reaction was that it wasn`t a foul. Thankfully it`s a set of highlights I`ll be happy to watch for another look.
From then on, we changed our approach and focused more on the basics with minmal fannying about. We still didn`t create much ourselves but defensively it was much more effective - we went from being under heavy pressure before they scored to being pretty comfortable after that goal.
Chris Hamilton was great, but he probably was a bit lucky to stay on after those two hefty tackles late in the game. Maybe it worked in our favour a little that the ref had let the Rovers players, Brown in particular, away with quite a bit early in the game. The more I see him and Gilmour together, the more convinced I am that they are our best pairing in there, by some distance.
Really pleased with all of the back 3, and Mehmet did fine behind them as well. Really impressed that Keiran Ngwenya has come from being nowhere near the team to starting and playing really well. It was great to see Hamilton run the length of the park to celebrate with Mehmet after the second goal. He looks after his team mates and I`m proud that he`s our captain.
It was a great win in the end. A deserved half-time lead and a good defensive effort from 2-1 til the final whistle. And it showed the power of football - when you`re having a bit of a shitty time in other aspects of life, it can be such a big thing to allow yourself to get completely absorbed in a game, particularly the late defensive effort, and put everything else aside for a while. Especially so when you get a win, making the nervous ending worthwhile. I`m very grateful to the players and management for the wee lift today.
Always bang on the money when it comes to assessing the game.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sun 28 Dec 09:32
Likewise Socks….i’ve been using this forum for as long as you (originally as Pompey_Par) and can honestly say that I always look for your after match reports.
I THINK you sit along from me in the NW, but never suffer in silence mate, always here to listen and chat to anyone. It’s definitely a strength of mine.
Loving You, Is In My DNA 🇾🇪
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Sun 28 Dec 09:59
Was there a reason given for Terrell not making the bench, did he put on more than the Guardiola allowance over Christmas ?
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 28 Dec 10:06
Just watched the goals on X having been on a train from King`s Cross to Waverley during yesterday`s game. Some great build-up play for Andrew Tod`s involving Todd, Rudden and JCM and a great corner move involving Todd and Barney for the second.
Good to see Toddy proving he has what it takes at Championship level and proving a few doubters wrong.
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Topic Originator: Ladswell_Thistle
Date: Sun 28 Dec 10:40
Decent vlog by this lad here. Shows the Pars fans a lot and the penalty looks extremely soft.
<url>https://youtu.be/1ho66z6Vzks?si=DJcO1wYzI2-y8PLB<\url>
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sun 28 Dec 11:01
Quote:
Westies squint kicks, Sun 28 Dec 09:59
Was there a reason given for Terrell not making the bench, did he put on more than the Guardiola allowance over Christmas ?
Nothing that has been made public anyway 🤷🏼♂️
Loving You, Is In My DNA 🇾🇪
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Sun 28 Dec 11:17
Quote:
Buster_Brown, Sun 28 Dec 11:01
Quote:
Westies squint kicks, Sun 28 Dec 09:59
Was there a reason given for Terrell not making the bench, did he put on more than the Guardiola allowance over Christmas ?
Nothing that has been made public anyway 🤷🏼♂️
Lennon said post match he was dropped due to a disciplinary issue.
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Topic Originator: JimDAFC
Date: Sun 28 Dec 11:23
Always look out for Socks match reports on the forum, they are nearly always unbiased and on the money. And he is correct in saying that a result like yesterdays can be enough to give you a we lift from your everyday challenges/chores.
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Sun 28 Dec 11:32
That Dylan Easton never changes - see him trying to wind up Hammy right after the penalty.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 28 Dec 11:37
He looks more like a wee bauchle than a professional footballer.
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Topic Originator: neilholland999
Date: Sun 28 Dec 11:39
Despite that, he`s still a really good player that would enhance most teams in the Championship.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Sun 28 Dec 11:47
What Lennon needs to achieve is in squad mentality and consistency, playing without fear and on front foot - teams in this division can’t handle it, you seen how easy Ayr folded in the second half and Raith in the first.
If Lennon can master that then a lot of teams will struggle against us.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sun 28 Dec 15:28
Quote:
Kdy Par, Sun 28 Dec 11:17
Quote:
Buster_Brown, Sun 28 Dec 11:01
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Westies squint kicks, Sun 28 Dec 09:59
Was there a reason given for Terrell not making the bench, did he put on more than the Guardiola allowance over Christmas ?
Nothing that has been made public anyway 🤷🏼♂️
Lennon said post match he was dropped due to a disciplinary issue.
Thanks Kdy Par, must have missed that mate. Thank you
Loving You, Is In My DNA 🇾🇪
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sun 28 Dec 15:41
Just in from Aldis where I bumped into a couple of Pars fans who looked like they’d just got home fae the night before 😂
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: McCaig`s Tower
Date: Sun 28 Dec 17:25
We needed that – we’d gone a few without winning and you don’t want to get into a slump.
I thought the team selection was good – we sent out a team to win, rather than try not to lose. and one that would have to scrap. I’m not sure if it was deliberate but it seemed that Raith did put it about a bit early doors. It was noticeable that those perhaps more skilful but lightweight players, such as Cáceres, Bray, MacLeod and Cooper were confined to the bench, and never got a look in.
I don’t believe that Raith were at their strongest – it’s days like this that our stronger squad should give us an advantage and we should capitalise, although the derby nature of the fixture can be a leveller. You still have to perform though.
Perhaps it was NL’s influence but we did start more energetically. As you’d expect, Raith upped their game after the break – the third goal is always important, and when it went their way I was a little worried. And a bit disappointed that Deniz didn’t save the pen – he has a great record in this regard. Easton did take it well though – he has that knack of seemingly being able to wait until the keeper commits and then rolling it the other way, although his bump on Hamilton afterwards was completely unnecessary.
Barney will be very hard to replace – off the top of my head I can’t think of a loanee who has made such an impression – not since Adam Hammill possibly. Not just for his impressive goal ratio, but his link-up play and heading ability. I hope others have learned from him as he will have learned from others.
Time for us to go on a wee run now – Ross County may finally have turned the corner now they only have one manager in charge so they won’t be a pushover – it will be interesting to see how we start the game.
HNY all when it comes
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Sun 28 Dec 18:40
any win in this league is a good win but with it being a derby, the record through there and the recent run of results and performances there is a bit more importance added to this one.
hopefully it is backed up next week with another win.
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