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Topic Originator: BlackLight
Date: Wed 15 Apr 05:33
I`m not trying to second guess the team selection for Saturday or work out whether NL is playing mind games about who`s fit.
I was just really impressed by the performance of a lot of the younger players last night and it got me wondering which players we have that might be suited to a bigger pitch.
Transfermarkt says that the pitch at Hampden is 105m x 70m and that the pitch at EEP is 105m x 64m. The difference might not seem like much, but that`s 630 sqm of extra space for our players to work with.
We have defenders like John Tod, Kieran, JCM (if fit) and Abdulai (if not in midfield) that are very comfortable to take the ball forwards into space. We have fast players in wide positions like Fraser and Kearney and Bray who should come into their own when it`s harder for Falkirk to close them down.
Up front Andrew Tod is great at getting into unmarked spaces, Morrison loves to get the ball down and run at people and Lucas Fyfe looks like he`s comfortable on the move.
Which of our players will make the most of the bigger pitch and does it factor into NL`s game plan?
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Wed 15 Apr 07:31
Amade……..
Think he is going to thrive on that big pitch.
You’ve seen the Pars now please go home!
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Wed 15 Apr 08:04
Quote:
Angus_W, Wed 15 Apr 07:31
Amade……..
Think he is going to thrive on that big pitch.
Yes agree. Our style of play and the players we have will suit the bigger pitch.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: livipar2
Date: Wed 15 Apr 08:29
I agree the big pitch will suit us but it will also suit Falkirk.
Mon the Pars!!!!!!!!!!!
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Topic Originator: Bamba-Daft
Date: Wed 15 Apr 10:04
Worry about Kearney defensively up against Calvin Miller. I’d rather see Todd at right wing back.
Oxborough
Todd
Abdulai
Tod
Ngwenya
Fraser
Gilmour
Amade
Hamilton
Kane
Morrison
That’s how I’d go. Hamilton to add a bit of cover when Todd and Fraser push on. Then get Fyfe on with 25 to go to score the winner.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Wed 15 Apr 16:33
Hopefully the club will.invite Olly Thomas up for the game.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Higgys Mohawk
Date: Wed 15 Apr 16:39
Quote:
Indiapar1, Wed 15 Apr 16:33
Hopefully the club will.invite Olly Thomas up for the game.
Get him on ParsTV doing co-commentary!
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Wed 15 Apr 17:04
Hopefully F*lkirk underestimate us and feel cocky, luring them into leaving us space to create chances that allow our "injured" players bang into the net.
I doubt it though because as much as I don`t want to say it, F*lkirk have had an exceptional 3 seasons which has led to 2 straight titles, a top 6 SPL finish and a major cup semi final. They`ll be well organised and professional. So will we though, and we have enough quality to create chances, we just need to make sure the players capitalise on those chances. Our whole team obviously has to perform as well as they can and defend against a much better side than both Hibs and Aberdeen farm were.
If Morrison and Tod play, they`ll have to track back more than usual. The fact that it`s F*lkirk makes the match even more important. Their team and fans will be laughing their heads off if they win, and it will be even more disappointing losing to them than any other team.
Does anybody know how much tickets each team have sold? I`d guess it would be pretty even, maybe 8-9 thousand each? Hopefully another 5-10 thousand neutrals (unlikely I know) to fill the stadium up a bit. Neither team wants 2 empty stands. The SFA should comp thousands of tickets to schools for free as they don`t want a half empty stadium. They`d make extra money from the free tickets as the kids would spend at least a few quid at the food kiosks. Common sense and the SFA don`t go hand in hand though.
Come on the Paaaaaaarrrrrrs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Turps
Date: Wed 15 Apr 17:15
Both clubs have announced sales of 10,000.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Wed 15 Apr 18:13
Topic Originator: Bamba-Daft like
Date: Wed 15 Apr 10:04
Worry about Kearney defensively up against Calvin Miller. I’d rather see Todd at right wing back.
Oxborough
Todd
Abdulai
Tod
Ngwenya
Fraser
Gilmour
Amade
Hamilton
Kane
Morrison
That’s how I’d go. Hamilton to add a bit of cover when Todd and Fraser push on. Then get Fyfe on with 25 to go to score the winner.
Are we assuming that Tod and JCM are injured then? The rumours of Tod being ok are bs then ? I really hope one or both of them make it…..
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie
Date: Wed 15 Apr 20:51
Quote:
Bamba-Daft, Wed 15 Apr 10:04
Worry about Kearney defensively up against Calvin Miller. I’d rather see Todd at right wing back.
Oxborough
Todd
Abdulai
Tod
Ngwenya
Fraser
Gilmour
Amade
Hamilton
Kane
Morrison
That’s how I’d go. Hamilton to add a bit of cover when Todd and Fraser push on. Then get Fyfe on with 25 to go to score the winner.
Injuries permitting then that would be my team with exception of Cooper in ahead of Hamilton.
Partick aside - played out of position in fairness - he`s been good the last few games and really seized his opportunity.
Also agree on Todd over Kearney defensively. If Mullen is fit he`ll start over John Tod.
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"People always talk about Ronaldinho and magic, but I didn't see him today. I saw Henrik Larsson; that's where the magic was."
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Topic Originator: NikNakPar
Date: Wed 15 Apr 22:26
Tod was at Airdrie last night and appeared to be limping although the folk I was with said that’s how he walks.
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Wed 15 Apr 22:28
I would argue the case for J Tod over JCM but with it being a high profile televised match I imagine JCM will play at the top of his game to put him front and center of the shop window.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Wed 15 Apr 22:33
Quote:
NikNakPar, Wed 15 Apr 22:26
Tod was at Airdrie last night and appeared to be limping although the folk I was with said that’s how he walks.
Nah he does walk funny like
COYP
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Wed 15 Apr 22:38
So does JCM…..
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Wed 15 Apr 23:07
Aye i guess, but toddys been doing it since he was a wee bairn man
COYP
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Wed 15 Apr 23:51
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Wed 15 Apr 22:28
I would argue the case for J Tod over JCM but with it being a high profile televised match I imagine JCM will play at the top of his game to put him front and center of the shop window.
There ye go. You answered your own thoughts.
Jcm will play well for a shop window.
Todd will play out his skin because he is a Par.
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Thu 16 Apr 08:47
Quote:
PARrot, Wed 15 Apr 23:51
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Wed 15 Apr 22:28
I would argue the case for J Tod over JCM but with it being a high profile televised match I imagine JCM will play at the top of his game to put him front and center of the shop window.
There ye go. You answered your own thoughts.
Jcm will play well for a shop window.
Todd will play out his skin because he is a Par.
I find both of these posts quite disappointing tbh.
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Topic Originator: BouncyPar
Date: Thu 16 Apr 09:34
I`ve said it before but it`s a hill I`ll die on. If we manage to shift JCM to some other unsuspecting squad for even the price of a fish supper we`ve done well.
Christ knows what the international selection committee see in him. He is sluggish, half a pace of every ball, quick to berate and blame others for his mistakes, and is the most uninspiring captain I`ve ever seen.
I know he still has a large fan base, I was one of his greatest supporters until recently, but when he got the armband for the first time, he took his foot off the pedal. He looks disinterested, and offers no motivation to the squad.
If he scores the winner on Saturday, I`ll happily eat humble pie of course!
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Thu 16 Apr 11:25
Quote:
BouncyPar, Thu 16 Apr 09:34
I`ve said it before but it`s a hill I`ll die on. If we manage to shift JCM to some other unsuspecting squad for even the price of a fish supper we`ve done well.
Christ knows what the international selection committee see in him. He is sluggish, half a pace of every ball, quick to berate and blame others for his mistakes, and is the most uninspiring captain I`ve ever seen.
I know he still has a large fan base, I was one of his greatest supporters until recently, but when he got the armband for the first time, he took his foot off the pedal. He looks disinterested, and offers no motivation to the squad.
If he scores the winner on Saturday, I`ll happily eat humble pie of course!
Wow. Exact opposite of what most people think of him.
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Thu 16 Apr 12:29
Quote:
BouncyPar, Thu 16 Apr 09:34
I`ve said it before but it`s a hill I`ll die on. If we manage to shift JCM to some other unsuspecting squad for even the price of a fish supper we`ve done well.
Christ knows what the international selection committee see in him. He is sluggish, half a pace of every ball, quick to berate and blame others for his mistakes, and is the most uninspiring captain I`ve ever seen.
I know he still has a large fan base, I was one of his greatest supporters until recently, but when he got the armband for the first time, he took his foot off the pedal. He looks disinterested, and offers no motivation to the squad.
If he scores the winner on Saturday, I`ll happily eat humble pie of course!
Absolute nonsense.
Bizarre post on a thread about one of our biggest games in years too, but each to their own.
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Topic Originator: BouncyPar
Date: Thu 16 Apr 12:37
I dare say it`s controversial, and most won`t agree, but I think we`ve got stronger sitting on the bench, and others more suited for captaincy. I certainly don`t want to criticise a player before the biggest game in years, but I want our strongest team on the pitch, and I honestly don`t see him in it. My opinion, many will argue tho.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Thu 16 Apr 12:41
JCM may not be the most vocal but I have never seen him berate anyone. He is a very good footballer and would be in my starting 11 every week.
He was recently named MoM for Scotland U21 v Portugal…..
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: DAFCinBK
Date: Thu 16 Apr 13:19
Has a grangemouth fan infiltrated pur forum and tried to rock one of our most important player? That post about JCM is ridiculous. JCM, abdulai, ngwenya, j tod have all been superb this season, and all hugely improved, as have most of the squad. It`s an exciting and positive time to be a pars fan and the last thing we need is "fans" talking down our players.
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Topic Originator: Parsfangaz
Date: Thu 16 Apr 13:27
Quote:
BouncyPar, Thu 16 Apr 12:37
I dare say it`s controversial, and most won`t agree, but I think we`ve got stronger sitting on the bench, and others more suited for captaincy. I certainly don`t want to criticise a player before the biggest game in years, but I want our strongest team on the pitch, and I honestly don`t see him in it. My opinion, many will argue tho.
If you did not want to criticise a player before the biggest game in years then why did you ?
In your opinion what is our strongest 11 ?
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Topic Originator: Vamos Pars
Date: Thu 16 Apr 13:59
JCM is one of the first names on the team sheet for me alongside Gilmour and Fraser. Think he’ll be a big miss if he doesn’t play on Saturday.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Thu 16 Apr 15:18
JCM gives 100,% every game. Hes one of tge first names on the Saturday teamsheet, unless you are a supporter of another club.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Fri 17 Apr 12:13
JCM along with Fraser named in PFA Scotland Championship team of the year
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Topic Originator: truesupporter
Date: Sun 19 Apr 17:49
Quote:
BouncyPar, Thu 16 Apr 09:34
I`ve said it before but it`s a hill I`ll die on. If we manage to shift JCM to some other unsuspecting squad for even the price of a fish supper we`ve done well.
Christ knows what the international selection committee see in him. He is sluggish, half a pace of every ball, quick to berate and blame others for his mistakes, and is the most uninspiring captain I`ve ever seen.
I know he still has a large fan base, I was one of his greatest supporters until recently, but when he got the armband for the first time, he took his foot off the pedal. He looks disinterested, and offers no motivation to the squad.
If he scores the winner on Saturday, I`ll happily eat humble pie of course!
Not heard from you since the semi-final victory
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Topic Originator: BouncyPar
Date: Sun 19 Apr 17:55
Quote:
truesupporter, Sun 19 Apr 17:49
Quote:
BouncyPar, Thu 16 Apr 09:34
I`ve said it before but it`s a hill I`ll die on. If we manage to shift JCM to some other unsuspecting squad for even the price of a fish supper we`ve done well.
Christ knows what the international selection committee see in him. He is sluggish, half a pace of every ball, quick to berate and blame others for his mistakes, and is the most uninspiring captain I`ve ever seen.
I know he still has a large fan base, I was one of his greatest supporters until recently, but when he got the armband for the first time, he took his foot off the pedal. He looks disinterested, and offers no motivation to the squad.
If he scores the winner on Saturday, I`ll happily eat humble pie of course!
Not heard from you since the semi-final victory
Haven`t you? On any of the posts last night or today? Maybe you need to get an eye test. Or just stop being a goady wee cvnt.
Either way, my comment was based on a season long assessment, which iibh I stand by. Yesterday he was good. He played well. Not MoM material, and certainly still not captain material imo. When Hamilton came on and took the armband, he looked like a leader. JCM doesn`t have that edge imo.
As an aside, will you be spending the day trawling though every thread and every comment and calling out every poster who has had the damned audacity to criticise any of the team at any point this season, or are you just being a pr!ck to me personally on the day we should all just be happy and content with the result, performance and atmosphere from yesterday?
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Topic Originator: truesupporter
Date: Sun 19 Apr 18:07
Quote:
BouncyPar, Sun 19 Apr 17:55
Quote:
truesupporter, Sun 19 Apr 17:49
Quote:
BouncyPar, Thu 16 Apr 09:34
I`ve said it before but it`s a hill I`ll die on. If we manage to shift JCM to some other unsuspecting squad for even the price of a fish supper we`ve done well.
Christ knows what the international selection committee see in him. He is sluggish, half a pace of every ball, quick to berate and blame others for his mistakes, and is the most uninspiring captain I`ve ever seen.
I know he still has a large fan base, I was one of his greatest supporters until recently, but when he got the armband for the first time, he took his foot off the pedal. He looks disinterested, and offers no motivation to the squad.
If he scores the winner on Saturday, I`ll happily eat humble pie of course!
Not heard from you since the semi-final victory
Haven`t you? On any of the posts last night or today? Maybe you need to get an eye test. Or just stop being a goady wee cvnt.
Either way, my comment was based on a season long assessment, which iibh I stand by. Yesterday he was good. He played well. Not MoM material, and certainly still not captain material imo. When Hamilton came on and took the armband, he looked like a leader. JCM doesn`t have that edge imo.
As an aside, will you be spending the day trawling though every thread and every comment and calling out every poster who has had the damned audacity to criticise any of the team at any point this season, or are you just being a pr!ck to me personally on the day we should all just be happy and content with the result, performance and atmosphere from yesterday?
The fact that Neil Lennon thinks he is Captain material is good enough for me and most of the Pars fans.
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Topic Originator: BouncyPar
Date: Sun 19 Apr 18:15
Quote:
truesupporter, Sun 19 Apr 18:07
Quote:
BouncyPar, Sun 19 Apr 17:55
Quote:
truesupporter, Sun 19 Apr 17:49
The fact that Neil Lennon thinks he is Captain material is good enough for me and most of the Pars fans.
OK. Maybe if you had joined the conversation several days ago, when it was taking place, and added anything constructive other than attempt to belittle another Pars fan, your opinion would be taken slightly more seriously. Or actually post from your main account. Either way, have a lovely evening, and enjoy being a Pars fan
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Topic Originator: truesupporter
Date: Sun 19 Apr 18:28
Quote:
BouncyPar, Sun 19 Apr 18:15
Quote:
truesupporter, Sun 19 Apr 18:07
Quote:
BouncyPar, Sun 19 Apr 17:55
Quote:
truesupporter, Sun 19 Apr 17:49
The fact that Neil Lennon thinks he is Captain material is good enough for me and most of the Pars fans.
OK. Maybe if you had joined the conversation several days ago, when it was taking place, and added anything constructive other than attempt to belittle another Pars fan, your opinion would be taken slightly more seriously. Or actually post from your main account. Either way, have a lovely evening, and enjoy being a Pars fan
In my world "belittling" and "disagreeing" are 2 completely different ends of the spectrum.
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Topic Originator: d3monstrate
Date: Sun 19 Apr 18:57
I think someone who disagrees with your "world" might be inclined to belittle you..
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sun 19 Apr 19:28
I suspect making JCM captain is to do with adding another dimension to his game.
G Wardrope
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