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Topic Originator: usurpar
Date: Sat 24 Jan 20:43
Not wishing to get ahead of myself, or even worse, jinx our chances, the team have played themselves into a great place in the top four.
If we stay there, and I have great optimism for us doing that, do we really fear any of the potential rivals in the playoffs? I know our results against Partick and Ayr haven’t been great but I think we will improve on that in the coming weeks. St Johnstone will still win the league, I think, but I would fancy our chances against the rest, including whoever finishes second bottom of the SPL. We have the strongest squad we’ve had for many years so injuries may not be so costly as they have been in the past, and if players like Amade and Caceres can somehow force their way into real contention for starting spots, the future looks very bright!
Apologies in advance if my optimism causes a sudden decline in performance!
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Topic Originator: gegganpar
Date: Sat 24 Jan 21:41
Obviously want us to be in playoffs but would rather go up next season as our squad will be a little more experienced and ready for premiership football.
Plus I want to beat the WEE team 4 times next season 🤣
J angus blacklaws
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Topic Originator: BlackLight
Date: Sat 24 Jan 21:46
We`re in the top 4. That`s ours to lose.
If we make it to the playoffs, I`d back us against anyone.
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Sun 25 Jan 07:25
Yesterday and the Hibs game showed that when everyone buys into it and plays at their level, we’re more than capable of competing.
If we finish top four, I honestly can’t see us losing to teams like Killie or Livi over the course of a tie, not if we turn up and play our game.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: Bletchley_Par
Date: Sun 25 Jan 07:36
The best chance we have of holding on to our best players and our manager is getting in the top league as quickly as possible.
Procrastinating over promotion is not an option.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sun 25 Jan 07:55
Quote:
Sacktheref69, Sun 25 Jan 07:25
Yesterday and the Hibs game showed that when everyone buys into it and plays at their level, we’re more than capable of competing.
If we finish top four, I honestly can’t see us losing to teams like Killie or Livi over the course of a tie, not if we turn up and play our game.
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Bletchley_Par, Sun 25 Jan 07:36
Procrastinating over promotion is not an option.
Totally agree with both these points. It’s going to be an interesting few months and as Lennon has said “nobody is getting carried away” but if the players keep hitting those levels, then it’s certainly going to be interesting.
Loving You, Is In My DNA 🇾🇪
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sun 25 Jan 08:53
Neil said nobody is getting carried away. It’s important the fans don’t either.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Sun 25 Jan 09:29
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Sun 25 Jan 08:53
Neil said nobody is getting carried away. It’s important the fans don’t either.
I don’t think anyone’s getting carried away. As Berkey said, if we can finally put a decent run together, something we’ve struggled to do under previous managers, it could be vital in a league where most teams lack consistency, probably St Johnstone being the only exception.
This squad has clearly taken time to build, and it’s refreshing to go into a transfer window without desperately needing four or five starters just to avoid the relegation playoff spots.
There’s still a long way to go, obviously, but for the first time in a long while, we actually look like a team capable of pushing into the promotion playoffs.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sun 25 Jan 09:30
Quote:
Sacktheref69, Sun 25 Jan 09:29
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Sun 25 Jan 08:53
Neil said nobody is getting carried away. It’s important the fans don’t either.
I don’t think anyone’s getting carried away. As Berkey said, if we can finally put a decent run together, something we’ve struggled to do under previous managers, it could be vital in a league where most teams lack consistency, probably St Johnstone being the only exception.
This squad has clearly taken time to build, and it’s refreshing to go into a transfer window without desperately needing four or five starters just to avoid the relegation playoff spots.
There’s still a long way to go, obviously, but for the first time in a long while, we actually look like a team capable of pushing into the promotion playoffs.
Good post
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Sun 25 Jan 09:57
The recruitment both in the summer and January so far has been really solid. It`s taken a bit of time for some of the new guys to settle and I think what you`re starting to see is that it`s gelling together now.
There`s no doubt about the talent currently at the club, it`s fantastic and gives them a foundation to build on. If they can find a bit of consistency now in the league, the sky is the limit
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sun 25 Jan 14:51
I`m getting carried away. I believe promotion this year is possible. It`s got me quite hopeful and excited.
To me that`s the best part about being a fan
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Sun 25 Jan 15:22
I wholly believe promotion is achievable this season.
The league isn’t but we are more than good enough to make the playoffs. Don’t get me wrong it will be extremely difficult to get promoted via the playoffs as we are unlikely to make 2nd in the league however, if we get ourselves there we’re giving ourselves a chance
COYP
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sun 25 Jan 15:31
It`s been a strange season. I`ve been waiting for Arbroath to fall away but they are well clear in third place, I`ve waiting for Ross County to go on a run and climb the table but it`s yet to happen. We are not guaranteed 4th place but we`re in with a shout. Hopefully we can go on a wee run and catch up with Arbroath.
I would love it if Arbroath won the league and we got a play off place. 2 miracle league winners in a row would be quite something.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Bletchley_Par
Date: Sun 25 Jan 15:40
He said "don`t get carried away" not don`t be mildly optimistic.
Sod it, I`ll say it. 16 point behind St. Johnstone with a game in hand and still to play them at home?
We`ll catch them.
And we are going to Hampden.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sun 25 Jan 15:44
I think its one thing to get into the top 4 but another xhallenge to get promotion. Its also about having the foundation to stay up. Realistically we need another season to build and then next season work towards automatic promotion.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: twin par
Date: Sun 25 Jan 20:02
I am quietly optimistic.We are at last being entertained,I have that ,can’t wait for Saturday feeling,that’s been missing for years. Think we might have to be patient,and see what develops,but it all looks all very positive.When did we last have that feeling!
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Sun 25 Jan 20:13
Quote:
Bletchley_Par, Sun 25 Jan 15:40
He said "don`t get carried away" not don`t be mildly optimistic.
Sod it, I`ll say it. 16 point behind St. Johnstone with a game in hand and still to play them at home?
We`ll catch them.
And we are going to Hampden.
This is absolutely getting carried away !!!
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Sun 25 Jan 20:20
My biggest concern is we loose N.L. and his management
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Sun 25 Jan 21:02
Would be a real statement of intent if we were to really go for Oli Shaw.
Still think we need another striker.
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Sun 25 Jan 21:25
Quote:
Berry, Sun 25 Jan 21:02
Would be a real statement of intent if we were to really go for Oli Shaw.
Still think we need another striker.
Not sure if we do. We had Kane and Thomas on the bench yesterday.
However it would be a real show of intent if we did.
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton
Date: Sun 25 Jan 21:46
Yeah. Not bothered about Ollie Shaw.
Not that fussed about any more signings.
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Topic Originator: Bletchley_Par
Date: Mon 26 Jan 03:29
Quote:
Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Sun 25 Jan 20:13
This is absolutely getting carried away !!!
Yes it is.
"oh aye we might go up through the playoffs" is not.
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Topic Originator: thebear
Date: Mon 26 Jan 08:51
If we get on a run, we could pip arbroath, but don`t care, on our day 3rd or 4th makes no difference.
But we could also make 6th so fingers crossed.
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Topic Originator: BouncyPar
Date: Mon 26 Jan 09:03
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Sun 25 Jan 08:53
Neil said nobody is getting carried away. It’s important the fans don’t either.
The entire point of being a football fan, regardless of your club, is to get carried away, dream, hope, put ridiculously high expectations on a bunch of donkeys, and generally believe the 11 players you cheer on each week are capable of more than the evidence suggests.
Let the players and manager keep a level head, and let the fans get carried away
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 26 Jan 09:54
This is the first time, in a long time, that making the play offs looks a realistic aim and challenge and its down to three factors all being alligned:
1. An owner with ambition who isn’t afraid/shackled to back the manager with finances for players.
2. A manager who has a pedigree as a born winner, who has managed at the very top in this country and who’s man management skills seem fantastic (at least here anyway)
3. The right group of young ambitious players that want to get to that next level.
Keep it going, maybe add 1 more player to the mid (possibly a 5th CM or another striker) and we have every right to aim high.
Cup run as well is looking nice, at least to get into the quarters - get a favourable draw in that and its back to Hampden we could go.
Post Edited (Mon 26 Jan 09:54)
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Mon 26 Jan 10:43
Quote:
BouncyPar, Mon 26 Jan 09:03
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Sun 25 Jan 08:53
Neil said nobody is getting carried away. It’s important the fans don’t either.
The entire point of being a football fan, regardless of your club, is to get carried away, dream, hope, put ridiculously high expectations on a bunch of donkeys, and generally believe the 11 players you cheer on each week are capable of more than the evidence suggests.
Let the players and manager keep a level head, and let the fans get carried away
100% this.
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Topic Originator: SeasonedPar
Date: Mon 26 Jan 15:35
We can dare to dream!
Stuck in this league for far too long, and with this squad and management, fancy our chances to win any play offs, even from 4th place.
Just keep the consistency going!!
COYP!
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Topic Originator: Jock Par36
Date: Mon 26 Jan 17:16
As it stands at the moment, we would have to play
4 games to get to the play off final, against the 2cd
bottom team in the Premiership, which as it stands, is
Kilmarnock. I think if we keep improving, as we are, that
Kilmarnock would be very beatable. We could do it but
let`s not get carried away.
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Topic Originator: Jock Par36
Date: Mon 26 Jan 17:17
Message deleted.
Post Edited (Mon 26 Jan 17:19)
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Topic Originator: auldpar
Date: Mon 26 Jan 17:26
What date(s) are the playoffs? My wife is keen to book a holiday but I`m not missing them if we get there!
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Mon 26 Jan 17:29
Quote:
auldpar, Mon 26 Jan 17:26
What date(s) are the playoffs? My wife is keen to book a holiday but I`m not missing them if we get there!
Day whit yer telt. You know it`s the safest option.
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Topic Originator: Malcolm Canmore
Date: Mon 26 Jan 18:36
Auldpar, Playoff final dates are 21 and 24 May.
My dog eats meat
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Topic Originator: Parsdaft21346327964
Date: Mon 26 Jan 18:37
Not to get even further ahead of ourselves but the play off final and Scottish cup final are on the same weekend surely someone got to be on the phone with the what if
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Mon 26 Jan 18:44
Not getting ahead of myself either but…
Can we qualify for Europe through the Scottish Cup?
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Topic Originator: auldpar
Date: Mon 26 Jan 18:55
Thank you. Holiday will be in June!
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Mon 26 Jan 18:58
Quote:
Berry, Mon 26 Jan 18:44
Not getting ahead of myself either but…
Can we qualify for Europe through the Scottish Cup?
Only if we win it. They stopped the runners up getting there about 12 years ago.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Mon 26 Jan 19:02
I`m moving back from Malta to Dunfermline beginning of March - great timing!
The Pixies are playing at Alhambra on 21st May, I might have to rearrange!
I`ve always thought we would be up and down this season, but we`re really looking excellent, and I`m a fan, so why not dream?
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Mon 26 Jan 19:05
Playoffs you`re have a laugh
League and cup double this year, not getting carried away in the slightest just being realistic!
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Mon 26 Jan 20:19
Fife cup semi final tomorrow.
Treble it is then.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Mon 26 Jan 21:21
I said in my pre-season predictions that I felt this season would be a builder and that as the season went on we would get better and better, so much so that I felt we would finish 2nd but not put in a title fight….i’m going to stick with that, I just wish I could predict the lottery numbers as well 😂😂
I echo the comments of looking forward to a Saturday again, I’m like a wee laddie again, waiting for Saturday to come!
Loving You, Is In My DNA 🇾🇪
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Mon 26 Jan 22:33
Quote:
Malcolm Canmore, Mon 26 Jan 18:36
Auldpar, Playoff final dates are 21 and 24 May.
A Thursday and a Sunday?
Just back from Tenerife then!😎
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