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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 11:57
There in spirit only today.
Bring back all three points Pars please!
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Sat 22 Aug 16:52)
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Topic Originator: Parfect69
Date: Sat 22 Aug 12:04
Just arrived in Livingston, a wee heads up. There are roadworks on the dual carriageway when you come off the M8. Really busy just now 👍🏁🏁
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Sat 22 Aug 13:26
Worry about us at corners particularly against Kabongolo who scored twice in the one game against us last season.
Need to start winning soon but a draw is acceptable today.
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Sat 22 Aug 14:06
Lineup certainly has some changes...
OXBOROUGH
ABDULAI
MORRISON
SHAW
AMADE
CLEALL HARDING
OYIRWOTH
BRAY
LOBBAN
A.TOD
FRASER [C]
Subs: Dibaga, Robinson, Gilmour Rudden, Kearney, Kane Donnelly, Cooper, Adams
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 14:08
Acht ye just beat me to it lol
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Sat 22 Aug 14:08)
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Sat 22 Aug 14:11
4-2-3-1?
Ox
Lobban Abdullai Harding Fraser
Amade Oliywoth
Bray Tod Morrison
Shaw
That would be my guess anyway. Unless Lobban at RCB and Bray RWB?
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Topic Originator: wetherby
Date: Sat 22 Aug 14:12
That is a physically small looking midfield which concerns me and so many changes which will be ver disruptive. Glad to see Bray getting a start hope he grabs it with both hands.
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Sat 22 Aug 14:13
6 changes. The shape should be interesting.
Great to see Abdullai back.
Donnelly, Kane and Gilmour not at their best last week.
Hopefully Morrison and Tod are wider so we aren`t so narrow and can get the ball into the channels earlier, rather than pushing wingbacks forward once the opposition are all set.
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Sat 22 Aug 14:13
442 I reckon but I guess it may also morph into a 4231
Ox
Lobban
Cleall-Harding
Abdulai
Fraser
Bray
Oyirworth
Amade
Morrison
Tod
Shaw
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 14:15
We’re the live audio on Sportsound today.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Sat 22 Aug 14:17
Thought Turley would be on bench.
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Topic Originator: Lucho_8
Date: Sat 22 Aug 14:19
A.Tod survives another stinker to start again.
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Topic Originator: livipar2
Date: Sat 22 Aug 14:22
Bore off Lucho_8
Mon the Pars!!!!!!!!!!!
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Topic Originator: Lucho_8
Date: Sat 22 Aug 14:26
Quote:
livipar2, Sat 22 Aug 14:22
Bore off Lucho_8
Yet other players who haven’t been playing well are on the bench today.
Mention A.Tod and no one can handle it, hilarious.
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Topic Originator: livipar2
Date: Sat 22 Aug 14:27
If you say so.
Mon the Pars!!!!!!!!!!!
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sat 22 Aug 14:29
Surprised at so many changes but as last weeks performance was pretty poor then I suppose the changes are justified. Formation change was a must. Not sure in Allan or Abdulai will be fully fit but plenty options on the bench.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Lucho_8
Date: Sat 22 Aug 14:33
Quote:
livipar2, Sat 22 Aug 14:27
If you say so.
Soft.
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Sat 22 Aug 14:42
Glad the formation has changed, as it left us overrun in midfield every game. Big opportunity for Morrison to prove his worth.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 14:53
Three other SPFL Championship matches on
Greenock Morton v Arbroath
Queens Park v Stenhousemuir
Raith Rovers v Ayr United
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Sat 22 Aug 14:53
He’s certainly made some changes and taken out a few who haven’t started the season great, Tod lucky to stay in but good he’s got a chance upfront with shaw and let’s see how it works, I think they both only want to get on the end of things so it maybe won’t work but worth trying and it’s better than Tod behind the 2 strikers.
Some bench too!
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Sat 22 Aug 14:56
Lennon ringing the changes, we look lightweight up top. Can see Livi running right through us. 3-0 Livi
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:06
Ayr United down to ten men away to Rovers
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:09
Rovers 1-0 Ayr United
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:11
Morrison having a good game so far according to Kheredine
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:16
Rovers 2-0 Ayr United
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:20
Morton 0-1 Arbroath
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:21
Andy Tod comes close before Amade shoots for the top corner but a cracking punch clear keeps the score 0-0
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:47
Goal for Livvy
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Lucho_8
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:47
We are the better team but still lack any kind of cutting edge.
And there goes 1-0 livi.
Livi have been terrible too. Sums us up.
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:47
Ffs, typical.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: Clapham Par
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:48
Horrible time to lose a goal and probably against the overall balance of play.
But that`s what you can expect if you actually get your shots on target.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:49
First goal for Van Hoeven
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:49
Bit of quality in the final third makes all the difference. We`ve been the better team, but it doesn`t matter if you have no end product
Post Edited (Sat 22 Aug 15:49)
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Topic Originator: Kozmano1
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:50
How are we loosing. Unbelievable. Countless chances. Shaw needs to go off. I’m not sure what he brings to the team tbh
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:50
Been the better team, Livi done nothing really up until they scored.
We don’t get enough chances created in the final third, we’re still lacking someone who can produce a bit of magic.
Lennon has his work cut out again, fingers crossed we can get back into this.
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Topic Originator: Stozy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:50
Missing chance after chance...that was always going to happen. Wee bit of composure needed when a shooting chance presents itself.
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Topic Originator: WYPar
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:51
Playing a lot better today than we have been in previous games. But we’re still pretty toothless when it comes to creating anything meaningful. And that sucker punch is exactly what’ll happen if we don’t make the most of being on top.
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Topic Originator: wulliepar57
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:51
Its typical Livi there for the taking , we have 10 attempts at goal 5 on target
Livi have 3 attempts one on target and score
Raith on top of table and this early we are 5 points behin forgot to add we had this bad habit last year of losing goals at HT
Cmon pars get the finger oot
Post Edited (Sat 22 Aug 15:54)
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Topic Originator: Lucho_8
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:51
Livi and Ayr have both scored into us right on HT after being guff the whole half.
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:52
How are we not winning this match. We have massive problems striker position. Lennon has to bring one in asap. Tod and Shaw off halftime, get cooper and Adams on
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Topic Originator: wetherby
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:54
a game we have dominated but with one attack we are undone. Actually think Morrison and Tod are playing well but need more support from midfield - - suspect Shaw will be off and Kane on if fit. Livi. have been poor for large parts of the game but we let them into it last 15 mins.
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Topic Originator: nick_dafc1
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:56
Quote:
Bannockburn Par, Sat 22 Aug 15:52
How are we not winning this match. We have massive problems striker position. Lennon has to bring one in asap. Tod and Shaw off halftime, get cooper and Adams on
I dont think we can let Lennon keep bringing in players. He should have enough by now to get a winning team on the park. Poor stuff from Lennon this season.
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:58
Quote:
nick_dafc1, Sat 22 Aug 15:56
Quote:
Bannockburn Par, Sat 22 Aug 15:52
How are we not winning this match. We have massive problems striker position. Lennon has to bring one in asap. Tod and Shaw off halftime, get cooper and Adams on
I dont think we can let Lennon keep bringing in players. He should have enough by now to get a winning team on the park. Poor stuff from Lennon this season.
Apparently he has room for another 1-2 players. Let’s see what happens. Shaw is utterly woeful and looks an awful signing.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 15:58
HT elsewhere
Greenock Morton 0-1 Arbroath
Queen`s Park 0-0 Stenhousemuir
Raith Rovers 2-0 Ayr United
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: WYPar
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:01
Hard to see how Shaw keeps his place in the team on this form. Completely anonymous.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:02
We didn`t defend the ball well at all for the goal.4 players around him, he gets his shot away and on target.
We need to create and take chances 2nd half.importantly need to get more shots on target.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Parfect69
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:03
Quote:
Indiapar1, Sat 22 Aug 16:02
We didn`t defend the ball well at all for the goal.4 players around him, he gets his shot away and on target.
We need to create and take chances 2nd half.importantly need to get more shots on target.
There was no one close. Could have a cup of tea before taking the shot
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:04
Morton 1-1 Arbroath
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:08
Queens Park 0-1 Stenhousemuir
Stenny joint top with Rovers and Partick
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:18
Livvy have a shot cleared off the line
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:23
Anderson just had the keeper to beat but puts it wide.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:24
Pars sub
Off Andy Tod
On Josh Cooper
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Bamba-Daft
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:26
Very poor start to the season considering the backing Lennon has had. Really need to get the finger out.
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Topic Originator: Lucho_8
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:28
We don’t create anywhere near enough chances.
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:28
A real lack of quality in the final third costing us so far.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:30
Tod and Shaw are like playing with 9 men.
Both should be dropped for next week as they’ve offered nothing so far.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:30
Pars subs
Off Bray and Shaw
On Rudden and Adams
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Sat 22 Aug 16:31)
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Topic Originator: wetherby
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:33
Utterly dreadful second half
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Topic Originator: WYPar
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:34
Very disappointing since half time. We were the better team first half but have offered nothing since the break.
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:34
Second half has been murder
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:39
Livi were murder in the first half and they took the lead. Equaliser on the cards?
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:39
Bruce Anderson with another wide strike
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:41
Well, i don`t know about another two signings, maybe spend it all on some much needed experience?
I fear we`re going to be a project team over and over again.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:41
Pars subs
Off Morrison and Amade
On Gilmour and Kane
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:42
Morrison had the beating of the full back in the first half, then we seem to have decided not to pass to him since the break. Very odd.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:43
Has Fraser made a good captain today?
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:46
Open goal and missed sitter for Livvy.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:48
Muirhead scores
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Lucho_8
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:49
3 games
2 points
1 goal
****** embarrassing
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:49
Total mess in the second half
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Topic Originator: WYPar
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:49
That’ll be that then.
Another bad result. I was hoping we’d push on and challenge for promotion this season but we look miles off it.
Shocking second half.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:50
Morton 1-2 Arbroath
Rovers 2-0 Ayr United
Queens Park 0-2 Stenhousemuir
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:51
I think the problem is we are ineffective up front. Frantic in the first half, but we lack the composure in the forward areas. Huffing and puffing but thats really all we seem to do.
We need to see much more from the forwards in terms of at least hitting the target.
We simply ran out of ideas as the game progressed
G Wardrope
Post Edited (Sat 22 Aug 16:54)
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:51
Starting to worry Lenny hasn’t focussed enough on the final 3rd of the pitch.
Massive squad now but not set up to create enough and still lacking that quality in creating and the quality in taking the chances.
We’re miles away from competing at the top of this league.
How did Allan do?
Post Edited (Sat 22 Aug 16:59)
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:52
Devoid of confidence, zero creativity, don’t create chances what a terrible start to the season.
Really looking forward to the visit of league leaders next Friday night 🤦🏻♂️
I’m not optimistic in the slightest.
Some of ours players are just not good enough.
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Topic Originator: CrossPar
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:52
Lennon needs to decide what his best team is. We are poor when we are chasing a game.
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Topic Originator: nick_dafc1
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:52
Ineffective up front, nothing in midfield and poor the back...lennons team
Quote:
Indiapar1, Sat 22 Aug 16:51
I think the problem is we are ineffective up front. Franticin the first half, but we lack the composure in the forward areas. Huffing and puffing but thats really all we seem to do.
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:52
We’ll do well to finish anywhere near the top if this continues. We can’t buy a goal. We were miles off it in the second half and really should have been at least three down. Lennon needs to figure out how we can create more chances and maybe bring someone in who can convert them.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: nick_dafc1
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:53
Quote:
Sacktheref69, Sat 22 Aug 16:52
We’ll do well to finish anywhere near the top if this continues. We can’t buy a goal. We were miles off it in the second half and really should have been at least three down. Lennon needs to figure out how we can create more chances and maybe bring someone in who can convert them.
Do you trust him to bring in someone to take these chances?
He brought in Rudden, Adams, Shaw already.
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Topic Originator: Row_ZZ
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:53
Should have been at least 2 up at half time. We didn`t take our chances. Hit with a sucker punch and that clearly got to us and blew our plan out the water.
Dreadful start to the season without actually being that bad. Just can`t take our chances. Something needs to happen against Raith. Another lose there and some serious pressure is on Lennon.
"A smile might be good!"
"Nothing to smile about in my life"
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:54
Why the fck is Lennon persisting with Olly Shaw and Morrison?
Been next to useless for the last weeks.
Safe to say we’re not title challengers this season.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:54
We lack any kind of goal threat. Tod and Shaw need dropped. Rudden and Morrison both useless. Lennon head on the block if this keeps up. Rovers will destroy us.
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Topic Originator: par-ticular
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:56
Never mind onwards to next game… oh sh** the Rovers. Can’t see us doing anything here either!!
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Topic Originator: Stozy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:57
Very poor. Got to take the chances in the first half. Second half they didn`t look like they believed they were getting back into it. Low energy final 20 minutes especially.
Lennon needs to find his best 11 and let them become a unit. It`s a bunch of strangers hitting and hoping at the moment.
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Topic Originator: CitizenPar
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:58
Isn`t it time to at least give Connor Young a chance? He can`t be any worse than the "strikers" currently getting a game!
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:58
Table updated
Stenny top
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: WYPar
Date: Sat 22 Aug 16:58
The lack of creativity in the middle is killing us. Everything we do going forward goes out wide, and despite the volume of crosses into the box, no Pars player ever looks in danger of actually getting on the end of one. Too easy to defend against and completely one dimensional in attack.
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Topic Originator: Football_Par
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:00
biggest budget in the league and sitting 8th, shambles
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Topic Originator: jwd1103
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:01
We were the better team first half. Didn`t take our chances. Goal just before half time changed the game. We were poor second half chasing the game. More shots than Livi, more on target than Livi. No goals.
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Topic Originator: Jimmy riddell
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:02
It’s been said before.’you win nothing with kids’. We badly need some experience and leadership on the pitch. This is a tough, competitive league. A couple of proven, seasoned pros would make a big difference.
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:02
Quote:
Football_Par, Sat 22 Aug 17:00
biggest budget in the league and sitting 8th, shambles
Why would you look at the table after 3 matches??
Bray and Tod should never have been taken off. Both had decent games.
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Topic Originator: MinnesotaAndy
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:04
Should have been two up after the first 30 minutes.
Disjointed second half from the Pars.
Livingstone dominated at the end.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:06
Guys calm down, it’s okay, Lennon will say it’s his fault, we’re a week behind and he’s got work to do to find a way and he’s embarrassed and we’ll be better next week etc etc.
Last week we were too passive but we still play the most passive player in the league every week in the hope he sticks on in. Shaw offers nothing different.
We still need a target man as we don’t have the quality in wide areas to pick people out.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:08
Morrison looked a threat in the first half, then we stopped going that route in the second half. It’s embarrassing. 1-0 down and there’s no fight or anyone providing any sort of quality to get us back in the game and we were lucky it wasn`t 3-0. We need to get this sorted.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: General Zod
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:08
We are hopeless right now. Lose against Raith and I reckon the fans might start turning. I love Lennon but this is his team now and I don’t know what his half time team talks are doing to cause such terrible end results.
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Topic Originator: wulliepar57
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:09
Well like others im totally deflated by the start to the season
We all knew we didnt have quality in the final 3rd and today once again has proven it , we needed experience in that department if we were serious about mounting a challenge at the right end of the league
1 goal in 3 games is pretty naff !
Table pretty crap also we are sitting 8th with 2 points and this is all on our own merit !
Friday night we play our rivals who are already 5 points in front of us , lose Friday night make it 8 points , certainly hoping we can win on Friday night but im not confident we can take anything from the game , its goals that win games and we aint scoring at present , NL has now got a big job on his hand to get our season kick started
I really thought we wojld be doing better than this
And our bad habit from last season is back losing goals at HT and FT
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Topic Originator: CAPar
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:13
Shaw was completely anonymous and that`s been the case every time he`s played against anyone higher than League 1.
How Morrison got 82min is beyond me. Tod wasn`t great but taking him and Bray off, who did reasonably well, before Morrison is a mystery. He can`t beat a man and when he doesn`t have honking first touch and put the ball out for a goal kick, his crosses never get beyond the front post.
Thought Fraser was decent although both goals came from his side, and Oyirworth showed some good touches and looks promising.
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Topic Originator: Jock Par36
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:14
We`ve been like this since administration. Nothing seems
to change
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:15
To some extent we were fortunate last year to bring in Barney Stewart when we did as it kickstarted our change and we started winning. You have to hit the ground running so we need 3 points next week otherwise we will lose touch with the top teams in the league.
G Wardrope
Post Edited (Sat 22 Aug 17:19)
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:16
Lennon - we dominated foes and half. Dispute good play we didn`t score. Really disappointed we didn`t take chances. Miles better performance from last week. Too nice on both boxes. We need to find an extra bit of power. Subs didn`t have the impact we wanted. We have to learn and adapt quickly. You have to win games and we need to score goals and we aren`t doing it at the minute.
Snippets from BBC interview with Lenny.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: nick_dafc1
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:18
Quote:
Sacktheref69, Sat 22 Aug 17:16
Lennon - we dominated foes and half. Dispute good play we didn`t score. Really disappointed we didn`t take chances. Miles better performance from last week. Too nice on both boxes. We need to find an extra bit of power. Subs didn`t have the impact we wanted. We have to learn and adapt quickly. You have to win games and we need to score goals and we aren`t doing it at the minute.
Snippets from BBC interview with Lenny.
Were no different to the previous 4 managers. Lennon has a much bigger budget and same result.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:20
Lennon made 6 changes today and he needs to make 2 for Friday. Shaw and Morrison to drop out. Hope Turley is fit. 4 league games in and we are looking at a must win match…
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Steviethepar2
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:23
Quote:
Sacktheref69, Sat 22 Aug 17:16
Lennon - we dominated foes and half. Dispute good play we didn`t score. Really disappointed we didn`t take chances. Miles better performance from last week. Too nice on both boxes. We need to find an extra bit of power. Subs didn`t have the impact we wanted. We have to learn and adapt quickly. You have to win games and we need to score goals and we aren`t doing it at the minute.
Snippets from BBC interview with Lenny.
Not much different to his interview before the game on previous performances and changes to the team what we needed to do to be more clinical etc…. Thst worked then
Post Edited (Sat 22 Aug 17:24)
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Topic Originator: Foresters Par
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:25
It would be amazing to start the season on the front foot instead of playing catch-up. My feeling is we need to recruit some seasoned professionals to complement the young lads. The balance is a all off.
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Topic Originator: Kozmano1
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:30
Second half performance was awful I’ve watched better football over the park on a Sunday. I could count on one hand how many touches Shaw had in that game. Late subs as usual. When it was obvious from the start of the second half we were miles of it.
Toothless on the final third.
Sick of hearing the same story from Lennon now. He doesn’t know his starting 11 and what formation to play. It’s all experimental in the hope something works.
He ain’t earning what we are paying him and that’s the reality at the minute, and when it starts going wrong we know how that ended up at Hibs.
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:31
every game is a must win nowadays.
"Too nice on both boxes. We need to find an extra bit of power. Subs didn`t have the impact we wanted."
find as in sign? not the first time hes gone on about that, good thing we have signed 11 players and not addressed it, add in the comments that were in the Courier yesterday about needing to find answers, maybe change formation, find the right line up etc, its ridiculous to be in this position after 8 competitive games.
so go in to today, another game, a different formation and system but still the same problems, all huff and no puff and far too easy to play against and none if it is a surprise. a squad of 27 players including the injured Connor Young (CitizenPar), there is not an 11 there in any system with far too many nowhere near good enough to play consistently at this level.
Post Edited (Sat 22 Aug 17:35)
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:33
Some of the "seasoned professionals" we`ve signed in the past few years turned out to be total duds ( Wanyama for example, Wotherspoon) and a few others I could name.
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:39
The transfer business has been dreadful. We never get it right. The writing is already on the wall, league challenge forget about it.
Why can’t we sign quality experienced players?
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:44
Thought first half we played really well, had some chances although not clinical enough.
Oyirworth again looked really good, Morrison first half was good, thought Bray was really good, defensively we looked good - really didn’t see much wrong to be honest.
Think the goal from Livvy was the one shot on target they had that half, such a sucker punch.
Second half Oyirworth could have scored early but after that the game just petered out a bit and Livvy had a bit more control, in the end we were fortunate it only finished 2-0.
Morrison was a totally different player second half, you could be forgiven for thinking Shaw didn’t play today, so anonymous. Tod yet again a waste of a jersey. Subs didn’t work.
Nice finish for their second.
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Topic Originator: Lucho_8
Date: Sat 22 Aug 17:49
Quote:
desparado, Sat 22 Aug 17:20
Lennon made 6 changes today and he needs to make 2 for Friday. Shaw and Morrison to drop out. Hope Turley is fit. 4 league games in and we are looking at a must win match…
Agreed. I was thinking before todays game it was borderline being a must win game and now Friday definitely is.
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Topic Originator: Clapham Par
Date: Sat 22 Aug 18:00
First 20-30 minutes it looked like a really positive response to last week`s garbage. We were urgent and positive without creating too many clear cut chances. Then we lose a goal on half time and look drained of belief and energy the rest of the game.
No point in singling out names of players for criticism because there are plenty who are not performing to their standards and everyone has a different opinion on who`s played ok and who contributing nothing. So in this case I think the buck stops with the management and coaching staff. Too many changes suggests NL doesn`t know what the solution is. Being `one week behind` starts to lose credibility if you`re still making wholesale changes to tactics and personnel after 8 games and coming away with another Pars nil performance.
And for all the criticism of our forwards (often justified) the quality of our passing/crossing into the box is terrible. On the surface it looks fine as we are in promising positions and a ball goes in but the quality is gash. I can`t think of a cross that didn`t hit the first man or go wafting away to the back post. Often it seems they don`t even look, it just gets played somewhere in the general direction of the box. It`s not picking out a target so unless we get lucky it produces nothing.
Their first goal came from a guy who, despite 3 Pars players in his face, just seemed to drop a shoulder and give himself tonnes of time and space for a nice curling finish. Compare that to us and we`ve got players in similar positions on the edge of the box who do well to hit the stand.
Only 3 league games in and we`ve played a couple of title/playoff contenders so definitely not panic stations. We play sporadic passages of decent stuff albeit with no end product yet so signs we can do it.
No doubt we`ll gub the rovers and all will be forgotten. COYP
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Sat 22 Aug 18:03
…..brushed aside & beaten rather easily in the end.
Not convinced by the new signings. Think we will struggle this season.
You’ve seen the Pars now please go home!
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Topic Originator: NikNakPar
Date: Sat 22 Aug 18:03
Ill keep it short this time. Woeful
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sat 22 Aug 18:03
Need a performance next week against Raith.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Sat 22 Aug 18:11
Yes we`ve been poor and we need to improve quickly, but 4th game of the season a "must win"? Panicking nonsense.
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Topic Originator: Parsdaft21346327964
Date: Sat 22 Aug 18:13
DBA if your wanting promotion every game is a must win how long would you give until games are must win?
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Topic Originator: wulliepar57
Date: Sat 22 Aug 18:16
A comparison to last season
Morton 0 Pars 0, Pars 2 Airdrie 0, Raith 2 Pars 0, and game 4 was Pars 2 Ross County 2
5 points from first 4 games , beat Raith and it,s the same
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sat 22 Aug 18:17
It’s a must win to kick start our season and give the team some confidence that seems to be lacking just now. “ Fortress EEP “. !?
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Sat 22 Aug 18:17
It`s very early to judge but the `big push` transfer wise that was expected in the summer has been a bit of a disappointment so far.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Sat 22 Aug 18:31
Who have we brought in who is better that what we had last season? So far prob only Allan who looks better than Tash.
The rest look the same or worse from a team who had a good 2nd half of the season just to finish 4th. We’ll still relying on Abdulai and Kane by the looks of it.
If previous seasons are anything to go by we’ll beat rovers then slip back to old ways for a couple of games…then trundle on.
Lenny might just to drop he who shall not be named, this isn’t a league you can carry passengers.
Lennon bringing the mighty Dunfermline nil back 🫣
Post Edited (Sat 22 Aug 18:39)
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Topic Originator: wetherby
Date: Sat 22 Aug 18:40
Concern is we have just been beaten by a really poor Livi side.
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Topic Originator: Polt
Date: Sat 22 Aug 18:43
Kind of deflated. Showing same signs as last season. I fear it’s going to be a mixed bag until late on.
The late window signings are a nightmare really wish we could get a head start on recruitment for once. Partick registered majority of theirs on first day of window.
I’m not pressing panic button obviously but hate the fact the early results punish us at the end of the season. We had to fight for 4th last season and we only started playing well after the Hibs win.
I’m confident in NL’s ability we just need that to transfer into goals and points. I have a feeling Morrison (who I am not the greatest fan of) and A Tod will be our key partnership.
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Topic Originator: Lucho_8
Date: Sat 22 Aug 18:43
Quote:
wulliepar57, Sat 22 Aug 18:16
A comparison to last season
Morton 0 Pars 0, Pars 2 Airdrie 0, Raith 2 Pars 0, and game 4 was Pars 2 Ross County 2
5 points from first 4 games , beat Raith and it,s the same
So IF we beat Raith, it will be 2 identical terrible starts to a season in a row. Woo.
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Sat 22 Aug 18:47
"I’m disappointed with the lack of quality in our final ball or finishing."
"“It’s got to be better, it should be better. And that comes down to quality"
couple of selected lines....the usual weekly comment about final ball and finishing...as for quality, they dont have it and no amount of coaching/training will change that.
going back to another one about too nice in each box, last week it was lacking pace at the back....you signed/re-signed all these guys, you pick the side then seem surprised the same things keep happening!
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Topic Originator: The Boss
Date: Sat 22 Aug 18:56
Who’s signing the players though? Is it Lennon or Colquhoun? Whoever it is hasn’t got a clue about what’s needed to get out of this league.
I like black and white (dreaming of black and white)
You like black and white
Run run away
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Sat 22 Aug 19:07
Which signings have we made that have really been that bad?
Allan Oyirworth - great player
Oxborough - great keeper
Lobban - looks good
SCH - looks solid
Donnelly is alright
Adam’s - not really had enough minutes to rate
One could argue Dibaga hasn’t had best of starts but back up keeper and Robinson seems a bit restrictive in terms of ability but other than that?
Shaw probably the one stand out but got to feel he’ll come good at some point.
Think it’s more the players from the previous season tbh:
Both Tod’s have been really poor
Morrison poor
Gilmour has started really poor
Kearney has been poor
Rudden when he’s been on has been poor
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Sat 22 Aug 19:18
Maybe the armband has changed Gilmours game?
When Craig Robertson was made Captain, many years ago, his game changed totally.
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Sat 22 Aug 19:22
Morrison was the only danger first half then fell off a cliff second.
Shaw needs dropped, no threat at all!
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: General Zod
Date: Sat 22 Aug 19:24
This team has no identity.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sat 22 Aug 19:34
Not long home and I’m absolutely raging.
First things first though, fair play to Livi. They deserved to win in the end and, if we’re being honest, it could have been 3 or 4. They had one cleared off the line, should probably have had a penalty and somehow missed an open goal after hitting the bar from the free kick. I’m not sure what Prior did to get MOTM, but he’ll never have an easier clean sheet and MOTM combo.
The frustrating thing is that I thought we were tremendous on the ball in the first half. We seem to have signed a group of really technically gifted footballers and, at times, the build up play looked Premiership level. Oyirwoth looks some addition and was a class above at times. The cross field passing from him and Amade was superb. Tod was having his best game in a long time, Morrison looked good, Abdulai was strolling about winning everything, C-H looked unfazed and drove forward with the ball, while Lobban looks another cracking addition and gave us the same sort of energy on the right that Fraser gives us on the left.
I kept thinking, “Once we score, that’ll be it.”
And therein lies the problem.
For all the neat, tidy, technical footballers we have, who actually grabs the game by the scruff of the neck? Who creates something out of nothing? Who unlocks a defence?
Livi dug in, waited for their opportunity and took it. Fair play to Van Hoeven as well, I thought he looked good and for the goal he tied our defence in knots before curling it past Ox.
At Half Time I still thought we’d be ok if we came out and went up a gear. Personally, I’d have taken Shaw off then. I appreciate the service into him wasn’t great, but Kabongolo had him in his pocket and Shaw didn’t seem to have an answer. At least Kane, Adams or Rudden would have battled physically with him and maybe got some joy.
Of the new signings, Goalkeepers aside, Shaw is probably the first one I’m starting to have doubts about. I’m not writing him off after 3 league games and a few cup appearance, but at the moment I’m struggling to see what he offers us as the starting Striker. I’m not exactly Rudden’s biggest fan either, but I’m just not seeing it with Shaw yet.
Anyway, I expected us to come flying out in the second half. Far from it. If anyone went up a gear, it was Livingston. They suddenly looked like the side expected to challenge for the title and we struggled badly. We couldn’t get on the ball and, when we did, we were poor with it.
I won’t criticise the effort. We huffed, puffed, chased and battled, but once again we lacked someone capable of producing that bit of creativity to unlock a defence. Lennon can point to the two decent saves from Oyirwoth, but it feels like the same issue we’ve seen against St Mirren, ICT, Ayr and, according to my son, Ross County. We just don’t create enough clear cut chances.
As Lennon became increasingly desperate, understandably, I also thought some of the deficiencies in the squad became more obvious.
Cooper replaced Tod but offered very little. I know Josh has that “impact” in his locker, but he still looks like a League One player to me.
Then Adams and Rudden replaced Bray and Shaw on 72 minutes (rather than at Half Time as I’d hoped). Rudden ran about, gave us some much needed energy and certainly couldn’t be faulted for effort, but again I’m left wondering what the answer is there. Adams worked hard too and at least got on the ball and drove us up the park a couple of times. But neither of them had any real supply. Neither did Kane when he eventually came on.
Quite frankly, the Second Half started poorly, gradually became p*sh and finished very p*sh. Some of that was obviously because we were chasing the game, but some of it was because Livingston were simply better. They could easily have made the scoreline embarrassing.
The drive home was pretty quiet and my son eventually asked, “What are you thinking, Dad?”
Truthfully? I don’t know.
On one hand, I genuinely think we’ve improved the squad. There’s no TOB, Hamilton, Bene etc anymore, technically their replacements look better. Individually, I think we have improved… yet somehow, as a team, we’re currently playing worse.
Then I think back to that First Half and find myself thinking, “When this clicks, we’re going to be formidable.”
But will it click? Do we actually have that creative player who can make it click? That’s the bit I’m beginning to question.
So, in short, I genuinely don’t know what to think.
What I do know is that it’s been a dreadful start to the season. Money has been spent, the squad has been strengthened and the pressure is now on Lennon to find the solution, and find it quickly.
If the Wee Team win on Friday, we’re 8 points off the top already. Even in a league as unpredictable as the Championship, that’s a hell of a gap to be trying to claw back this early.
Plenty of time to turn it around, but we need to start seeing signs of it soon.
🇾🇪
Loving You, Is In My DNA
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sat 22 Aug 19:35
I don`t see RR as a must win, more we need to win it to keep in touch with the leaderboard. There are alot of points still to play for but St J last season got off to a good start and kept going. The forwards need to start to score goals or at least hit the target. Our best opportunities fell to Oyirwoth and he was playing in midfield. He looks a player. The crosses are going in but in alot of cases it felt a bit like we were just crossing and hoping rather than playing with a bit of purpose. I also think that as the opposition pack the box, we need to be a threat from outside the box or from the edge of the box.
Just have to plug away and try and be more purposeful and clinical in front of goal.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 22 Aug 19:41
If, as NL claims, their goalie won MOM, we must have been doing something right. I recall him having several outstanding saves in the first half and one in the second but I can`t recall whether any were `sitters`. According to the BBC he had seven saves and Ox only had one. We had 14 shots (7 on target) and they had 11 (4). So it`s fine margins rather than us being way off the pace.
The first goal was a poor one to lose and a double whammy in that it was a kick in the teeth for us but also gave them a massive boost as evidenced by their start to the second half. We certainly faded after that and the subs smacked of desperation rather being a calculated attempt to turn the game. For Friday I`d be tempted to make as few changes as possible. Kane for Shaw probably and maybe find a place for Freddie Turley if NL says we`re too nice.
Trawling through the comments on the thread I noted one question - `How did Allan do?` - presumably from someone who wasn`t actually at the game. It didn`t stop him criticising the team selection or the signings though. Can you guess who it was, boys and girls?
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Topic Originator: Clapham Par
Date: Sat 22 Aug 20:09
It`s a strange one Wee Eck. I was like the commentary team and Buster above in being amazed the Livi goalie was their MOM. There`s many on here clearly saw the game and felt we ended up well beaten.
I looked at the stats at half time and saw the amount of shots and on-target shots they reported and was concerned I`d had senior lapse and zoned out for portions of the game :-) as I couldn`t remember that many (Amade`s shot helped over the bar was one that I saw).
Oyirworth`s bicycle kick (?) was a good save second half but other than that were there many outstanding saves? I guess so if he was MOM but I didn`t come away thinking we`d been hard done by with the final score. More concrened it could and should have been more with the sitters they missed second half.
Hopefully our rub of the green with all these shots is due next game.
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Topic Originator: Hoolie
Date: Sat 22 Aug 20:36
No wonder Falkirk fans laughed when we signed Morrison…he’s a very average football player that runs about and does nothing.
Shaw on the other hand is a box finisher but if he doesn’t get the service then he won’t score.!!
It’s not rocket science and we need to stat 4-4-2 against Raith..
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Sat 22 Aug 20:41
Quote:
Hoolie, Sat 22 Aug 20:36
No wonder Falkirk fans laughed when we signed Morrison…he’s a very average football player that runs about and does nothing.
Shaw on the other hand is a box finisher but if he doesn’t get the service then he won’t score.!!
It’s not rocket science and we need to stat 4-4-2 against Raith..
Like the 2 we played up front against County...how did that go for Shaw?
Non-existent.
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: General Zod
Date: Sat 22 Aug 20:42
Morrison came to us and looked lively but got injured not long after that. He has 100% lost a bit of pace since returning which was one of his main attributes. I thought he done decent today in fairness to him.
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Topic Originator: Hoolie
Date: Sat 22 Aug 20:50
Morrison is a waste of talent.. it just depends when he in the mood to play football..and I hate to admit it every Falkirk fan stated this and they are spot on..he is the most frustrating player to watch and can easily do more..he is a lazy player or suddenly has an injury??
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Sat 22 Aug 21:00
I dunno hoolie, sometimes it just depends how physical the player he is up against is as if he’s up against a decent defender they just ease him out of it all the time as Morrison is too small.
A front 3 of Morrison, Tod and shaw is as lightweight as it gets.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sat 22 Aug 21:06
I don`t doubt Callum Morrisons committment and effort. I think he just needs to be a bit more efficient with the ball. He has been a bit unlucky with a couple of efforts over the last few games. At least he has been prepared to shoot at goal when the chance arises. He has been struggling to beat his man, but that wasnt the issue today. I am not sure why we are ineffective in front of goal, ie forwatds not taking up the right positions, quality of ball into the box, one pass too many, etc. Oyirwoth had our best opportunities and he is a midfielder so A Tod, K Bray, and O Shaw and C Morrison not producing the goods? Not sure. These players should be able to produce 2 or 3 goals amongst them in a game. Alfons is such a good passer of the ball but can`t hit the target when he has a pop at goal. He is capable of much better and should be good for 8-10 goals a season with the positions he takes up on the edge of the box. Maybe next week it will come together.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Hoolie
Date: Sat 22 Aug 21:07
I agree Berkey it he needs the ball at his feet to take players on??
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Topic Originator: Hoolie
Date: Sat 22 Aug 21:16
Every Falkirk fan has described Callum Morrison as a football player when he played for them…and I agree with them tbh.. brutal!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 22 Aug 21:34
Why do we need Falkirk fans` opinions? Every time Morrison played against us he seemed to have a good game - on the wing!.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sat 22 Aug 21:37
Falkirk fans saw him as an exciting, highly productive but imperfect attacking winger—roughly 8/10 at League One level and 6.5–7/10 in the Championship. The hostility now is predominantly about how he left and subsequently joined Dunfermline, rather than a belief that he was never a good player. His best role is running beyond the striker or attacking space from wide areas; he is less effective as a conventional touchline creator expected to retain possession and consistently deliver crosses.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Gaz3822
Date: Sat 22 Aug 21:50
I just can`t get my head round Lennon agreeing to this AI analytics crap.
Do you really think he`d do it if he was at a Prem team ?
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Sat 22 Aug 21:52
Our signings aren`t the problem tbh, it`s more the players from last year not performing.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sat 22 Aug 21:58
Quote:
DBA, Sat 22 Aug 21:52
Our signings aren`t the problem tbh, it`s more the players from last year not performing.
Just last year???
Loving You, Is In My DNA
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Topic Originator: General Zod
Date: Sat 22 Aug 22:23
We’ve been pretty gash since before last seasons play-offs. We have obviously got better since Lennon came in but at the moment we are extremely disappointing. Signing a bunch of Irish players isn’t exactly thrilling stuff. Cheap though I’d imagine. If we hadn’t signed Ox we’d be in an even more alarming position.
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Topic Originator: summeragent
Date: Sat 22 Aug 22:33
Quote:
wulliepar57, Sat 22 Aug 18:16
A comparison to last season
Morton 0 Pars 0, Pars 2 Airdrie 0, Raith 2 Pars 0, and game 4 was Pars 2 Ross County 2
5 points from first 4 games , beat Raith and it,s the same
Yes…and we finished 4th! 🤔
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Sat 22 Aug 22:37
Quote:
Gaz3822, Sat 22 Aug 21:50
I just can`t get my head round Lennon agreeing to this AI analytics crap.
Do you really think he`d do it if he was at a Prem team ?
Most prem team use it...
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sun 23 Aug 00:32
I wasn`t jumping for joy at the signing of Shaw. I never understood the excitement his name brought, never mind that useless lump of a winger that put on a couple of reasonable performances t earn a contract before reverting to type. We signed a decent keeper, the rest are risks. Hopefully it pays off but it`s not looking promising so far.
We lost the one player (hated by many) that was capable of a touch of creative input. Only Andrew Tod can save us now.
DOOOOOOMMMMMMEEEEED 😃 😊 😀 😄 😁 🤣 😂
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Sun 23 Aug 00:37
Quote:
CitizenPar, Sat 22 Aug 16:58
Isn`t it time to at least give Connor Young a chance? He can`t be any worse than the "strikers" currently getting a game!
Are you his mum ?
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Sun 23 Aug 07:25
I wasn`t at the game yesterday, so I don`t feel I can comment on it or the performances of individual players, but that`s an excellent post from Buster Brown at 19.34. He encapsulates the frustration and bewilderment of so many other fans at how the team could have played so well in the first half but so poorly in tane second.
It`s hard to avoid the conclusion that, much like our season opener v Ayr, conceding a goal just before half-time gave the opposition a real lift and simultaneously gave our lads a collective kick in the nether region. It`s all very well to say that this shouldn`t happen, but players are only human, and confidence plays a huge part in affecting performance.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: RossDAFC88
Date: Sun 23 Aug 08:32
For me, it’s definitely not all doom and gloom. I’m actually happy with the signings. We’ve built real strength and depth across the park. With so many new boys coming in, we just need a bit of time to put a run together. I’m not panicking at all because I trust Lennon and the process.
I thought we were excellent in the first half, and Allan looks a player, moves like a young Paul Pogba. Yesterday just felt like one of those days. We haven’t won away at Livi in years, so losing there wasn’t exactly a shock. The second goal comes from us pushing to get back into the game, and I’m not bothered by that. We were chasing something, and we were already behind.
It will click. When it does, someone is going to take a heavy one, hopefully Raith on Friday night.
I will say I was surprised to see Robinson and Donnelly dropped. From what I’ve seen, I like both of them, and I’m hoping Lennon settles on his best XI sooner rather than later. Being realistic, I’d have taken a draw yesterday. We’re creating chances; as Lennon said, we’re just not ruthless enough yet.
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Sun 23 Aug 08:45
Quote:
RossDAFC88, Sun 23 Aug 08:32
For me, it’s definitely not all doom and gloom. I’m actually happy with the signings. We’ve built real strength and depth across the park. With so many new boys coming in, we just need a bit of time to put a run together. I’m not panicking at all because I trust Lennon and the process.
I thought we were excellent in the first half, and Allan looks a player, moves like a young Paul Pogba. Yesterday just felt like one of those days. We haven’t won away at Livi in years, so losing there wasn’t exactly a shock. The second goal comes from us pushing to get back into the game, and I’m not bothered by that. We were chasing something, and we were already behind.
It will click. When it does, someone is going to take a heavy one, hopefully Raith on Friday night.
I will say I was surprised to see Robinson and Donnelly dropped. From what I’ve seen, I like both of them, and I’m hoping Lennon settles on his best XI sooner rather than later. Being realistic, I’d have taken a draw yesterday. We’re creating chances; as Lennon said, we’re just not ruthless enough yet.
Very sensible post. We aren’t too far away, it will click and someone will take a battering. Hopefully that’s on Friday night.
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Sun 23 Aug 08:48
Difficult one for me yesterday, being a season ticket holder for 20+ years in the Norrie to then be commentating for Livingston - the proper half and half scarf was out!
Trying to be relatively neutral, I thought Dunfermline were much better in the first 45 and were well ahead in the game before a bit of magic from van Hoeven. However he did take a lot of touches in the area without any major pressure but the finish was very decent and left OX no chance.
The issue for me is nothing stuck, there was a few efforts from outside the area and Oyirwoth really should have scored from about 8 yards as well. Shaw was very poor and got bullied by the 2 centre backs in Kabongolo and Iseni. Anderson was similar for long periods against Abdulai and CH but grew into it more and as soon as that happened Livingston had more joy.
Second half, Oyirwoth has a very good effort and I said it on commentary that anywhere other than central and it`s a definite equaliser and probably shifts the whole dynamic of the game.
I don`t think either team really did enough, but the longer it went Dunfermline were just running out of huff and puff and then Livingston looked more dangerous going the other way.
Spoke to one of the Pars players post match, thought Pars were good for at least 1 if not 3 points in the end - would definitely agree with 1.
Just far too safe, no cutting edge. Tod had no impact on the game, I thought Bray was very good for spells in the game. Morrison dangerous opening...35 or so then died in the game and Shaw non existent. We really struggle without a fit Chris Kane.
On to the Rovers!
C'mon Ye Pars!
Post Edited (Sun 23 Aug 09:37)
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sun 23 Aug 09:02
The only issue we have is no purpose and decisiveness around the box. When you are not scoring goals it puts pressure on the defence. Defenders push further forward to try and create something and that leavee us exposed. We need our forward players to produce something at the end of the day.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Sun 23 Aug 09:29
Are we utilising Shaw properly or doesn’t he fit in the Lennon way of playing?
Post Edited (Sun 23 Aug 14:32)
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Topic Originator: Johanisk
Date: Sun 23 Aug 12:14
I`m not a massive Morrison fan, was fed up seeing him get pushed off the ball too often.
Yesterday though, I thought he was really good. Starting the match well it must`ve given him some confidence. A shame we didn`t have Kane on to get on the end of his crosses. He needs to be kept out wide.
He looked burst after about 60 minutes, surprised he was kept on as long as he was as he wasn`t replicating his first half performance (not that any players were).
Nice to see Nuri back though!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 23 Aug 13:17
I don`t know why it has taken NL so long to appreciate that Morrison`s best position is out wide. I hope he keeps him out there.
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Topic Originator: hudza
Date: Sun 23 Aug 13:49
Shaw just looks absolutely murder. Looks so lazy. Half hearted pressing was annoying yesterday. Zero link up play or pace. Only thing I will give him is in the second half he was a bit isolated yesterday but he certainly has failed to impress so far
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 23 Aug 14:22
Shaw is apparently the quickest player in the squad! (over what distrance I`m not sure). Whenever he played against us I always thought he preferred through-balls to run on to but that doesn`t work if the opoosition sits deep.
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Sun 23 Aug 14:35
I think yesterday looked much better than what we`ve seen in the other league games, certainly in the first half. We just need to find a finishing touch. Inverness and Livi are two tough away fixtures to have in the opening 3 games but if we`re serious about being up there come the end of the season, we need to start converting those dominant periods into better chances and goals, Lennon doesn`t know his best system or XI which is difficult when you have such a large turnover of players.
Against both Ayr and Livi we had long portions with possession but really didn`t capitalise on the opposition being on the backfoot. In both games we`ve conceded a goal on HT which has taken the wind out of the sails.
Part of the issue is that Lennon has built this season`s team with the same 3 in the back in mind as last season imo, when I think it would`ve been better to play with a team that utilised wingers and more explosive attacking threats. The loss of Ngwenya and JCM can`t be understated, they were crucial to our good run at the end of last season and to the system we played.
Lots of neat and tidy bits up to the final third where we have absolutely no idea how to break down a stubborn defence. You need a mauler in the box or someone rapid up front that can get in behind, we have neither. Kane is our best option but it`s difficult managing his fitness.
As for Tod and Shaw, think they need to come out of the team, simply haven`t been good enough in their link up going forward or turning promising opportunities into goals. I`m no Morrison fan, but he is far better out wide and that first half was the best he`s played in a long while, Bray also had promising signs considering he`s had very few starts with us. Abdulai is great to get back and Oyirworth looks a find to me. This is a big moment for Lennon despite how early in the season it is, he`s been given a big backing and this is now his team after 3 transfer windows, we have to start putting wins together to compete at the top of the league.
Post Edited (Sun 23 Aug 14:42)
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Sun 23 Aug 14:40
Yes, the suggestion that we are no worse than we were at the same stage last season is hardly something to celebrate. In our last two games at East End Park we`ve had approximately 5,000 fans to the opposition`s 100 and still could only manage a draw and a defeat. We`ve had to suffer Ayr United celebrating a 1-1 draw as if they had just won the league and Ross County, in the division below beating us with a late goal. They had so few fans there that the guy next to me had to turn up his hearing aid to hear them. Like some others, I have found Shaw`s contributions somewhat underwhelming. We really do need to shake off the tag of being this league`s perennial under achievers and get our act together. Let`s not leave it to the last few games to scrape into the top 4. With our resources and fan base we should be leading the pack.
Post Edited (Sun 23 Aug 14:42)
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Sun 23 Aug 14:59
I pray for the return of 2 wingers. Fitba is a simple game
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sun 23 Aug 16:12
I think when you don`t notice a contribution from players there is a problem. Watching back the highlights, for me there seems to be a bit of a lack of belief that the ball will come in to the box. Both Livingstons goals came from about 10-12 yards out where there is a bit more space and you can use defenders in front of you to unsight the keeper. We seem to be forced out wide, put the ball into the 6 yard box that is crowded with defenders and hope to get something from it. Or we are forced to shoot from acute angles. I think with the players we are much more likely to get goals from a bit further out where you will get a little more time on the ball and have the opportunity to face the goal. My observation of Callum Morrison is similar to the comments made by Falkirk supporters ie he is a bit greedy and doesn`t look up. You may get away with that in league 1 and score goals, but in the championship not so much. For me he will be a better player if he looks for a better option rather than shooting from tight angles. He is no good with his back to goal due to his stature, but turning in tight areas and running on to balls is his strength. I also dont think Ollie Shaw is a box striker. He needs time and space.
Its fair to say in alot of ways we are starting again this season. I am sure it will come together, but this league is unforgiving so it needs to be soon.
Once we get a win we will be off the mark. No better team to do it against than RR.
G Wardrope
Post Edited (Sun 23 Aug 18:30)
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Sun 23 Aug 17:17
I get everyone has their favourites and we get the rose tinted glasses on when there are pars fans playing for us etc but it’s interesting to see shaw getting pelters for the same things Andrew Tod has been doing for a season now. Yes he scores a few goals but 88 minutes a game he’s very much ineffective.
I don’t think shaw and Tod can play in the same team, not got the workrate or interest when we don’t have the ball and both not physically up to it.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 23 Aug 18:28
I could take issue with so much of that but what`s the point? Just one question, Berkey - who do you think had a good game yesterday?
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Sun 23 Aug 18:57
Every season he does the same thing. Picks on someone and just will not let go.
"Spot on Berkey`
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sun 23 Aug 19:14
Quote:
hudza, Sun 23 Aug 13:49
Shaw just looks absolutely murder. Looks so lazy. Half hearted pressing was annoying yesterday. Zero link up play or pace.
Reminds me of his Dad 🙈
Loving You, Is In My DNA
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Topic Originator: thebear
Date: Sun 23 Aug 19:17
Not there only seen highlights, but still struggle with wide player who cant get past and cant cross so send it back⁰, the rare crosses are poor with no one on the end. We need to also go down the centre, buts only kane can recieve. Ball forwatd, centre lays it off to someone who moves and hey Presto space, but we dont through fear or lack of skills.
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Topic Originator: wulliepar57
Date: Sun 23 Aug 19:43
Regarding crosses into the box , our crosses very rarely find a pars player, often we bomb down the wing and just fire it in towards the box, and its either over hit or we cannot get it past the first defender , but my main point is we rarely seem to look up and try and pick a pars player to cross it into it`s always just fired in and players seem to think job done !
Where other teams seem to be able to pick out their man regulary sort this out which is easier said than done and we might actually score a goal or two ( then it could be we give attackers far too much space)
Here`s hoping we have our shooting boots on for Friday night
Cmon ye pars
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Topic Originator: Hoolie
Date: Sun 23 Aug 20:07
Stats are the more balls into the box and goals will be scored…maybe we are missing a Ally Mcoist type of player who does this…oh wait we signed Connor Young and he doesn’t get a sniff in the team?
Football isn’t a very tactical game when you look at it…get the ball up the park quick and score in between the metal posts…if that doesn’t happen then get the ball of the opposition player before they attack.. If the opposition team score a goal you have to score 1 more goal than them…That’s it!
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Topic Originator: Lucho_8
Date: Sun 23 Aug 20:24
Quote:
Berkey, Sun 23 Aug 17:17
I get everyone has their favourites and we get the rose tinted glasses on when there are pars fans playing for us etc but it’s interesting to see shaw getting pelters for the same things Andrew Tod has been doing for a season now. Yes he scores a few goals but 88 minutes a game he’s very much ineffective.
Exactly this, Tod is void of criticism or even being benched no matter how many bad games he plays in a row.
A few players haven’t started the season well and come under some fire but mention Tod and you better get your tin hat on.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 23 Aug 20:41
You`re contradicting yourself saying Tod`s void of criticism and then saying you get grief if you criticise him! He`s probably the most criticised player on this forum.
And he was subbed yesterday halfway through the second half. I can`t say I noticed any improvement after he went off but that was true of all the subs.
Still waiting for Berkey to tell us who had a good game yesterday.
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Sun 23 Aug 20:42
Saying Tod is "void of criticism" has to be a laugh surely?.
Our delivery into the box, either via dead balls or open play, has been appalling so far this season.
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Topic Originator: Hoolie
Date: Sun 23 Aug 21:22
So in training go through passages of play when the winger receives the ball and takes on the defender/ or cuts into to put a cross in our forwards are there to challenge/put the ball in the back of the net…it’s not rocket science or and you might argue we have to big of a squad now??
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Sun 23 Aug 21:42
Think it’s fair to say that Tod’s form last season built him some goodwill and big fans going into this season but ever since his last Scotland call up (which he 100% deserved at the time) he’s been really poor.
Both Tod’s shouldn’t be in the first team lineup at the moment.
In response to Wee Eck on who played well, I thought there were a few, Oyirwoth, Lobban, Bray in particular stood out.
Despite losing the two goals, thought defensively we looked good as well for majority of the game.
Morrison had a good first half.
Tod and Shaw were anonymous pretty much the whole game.
Post Edited (Sun 23 Aug 21:47)
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 23 Aug 21:57
Tod was playing, presumably under instructions, virtually as a left winger which was a waste for me as one of his strengths is finding space in the box. Oyirwoth got into the box a few times to support Shaw and did manage to test the keeper.
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Topic Originator: nick_dafc1
Date: Mon 24 Aug 00:10
Quote:
Hoolie, Sun 23 Aug 20:07
Stats are the more balls into the box and goals will be scored…maybe we are missing a Ally Mcoist type of player who does this…oh wait we signed Connor Young and he doesn’t get a sniff in the team?
Football isn’t a very tactical game when you look at it…get the ball up the park quick and score in between the metal posts…if that doesn’t happen then get the ball of the opposition player before they attack.. If the opposition team score a goal you have to score 1 more goal than them…That’s it!
Connor Young is injured... and hasn`t taken part in any preseason
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Topic Originator: twin par
Date: Mon 24 Aug 00:59
It’s basic stuff we are not doing, that infuriates me . Can’t cross a ball above head height,and blasting way over everybody in the box.I know that sounds contradictory,but come on,that’s basic stuff.
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Topic Originator: Parsdaft21346327964
Date: Mon 24 Aug 01:13
I’d also chuck Nurdeen in there as players that played well I think nearer the end you seen he was lacking in match fitness but did well especially first half
Also think we kill our attacks before they start most of time with the passes instead of playing a pass in front of someone to get them on the front foot straight away it’s always into their body so takes one or two touches more to get driving forward and by that time the defender is already closed them down I would say bray was excellent and he was really the only that would try play a pass in front of someone but for some reason the player would be standing still and it goes out for a throw in
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Topic Originator: BigTpar1986
Date: Mon 24 Aug 07:19
Quote:
Hoolie, Sun 23 Aug 20:07
Stats are the more balls into the box and goals will be scored…maybe we are missing a Ally Mcoist type of player who does this…oh wait we signed Connor Young and he doesn’t get a sniff in the team?
Football isn’t a very tactical game when you look at it…get the ball up the park quick and score in between the metal posts…if that doesn’t happen then get the ball of the opposition player before they attack.. If the opposition team score a goal you have to score 1 more goal than them…That’s it!
Connor Young is like Mcoist aye?? Maybe that’s why Lennon doesn’t play him 😂
That’s up there with the craziest of comparisons made on here. Boy scored a few in the lowest tier of Scottish football and is being compared to one of the premiers all time scorers. Wow!
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Mon 24 Aug 08:16
Quote:
BigTpar1986, Mon 24 Aug 07:19
Quote:
Hoolie, Sun 23 Aug 20:07
Stats are the more balls into the box and goals will be scored…maybe we are missing a Ally Mcoist type of player who does this…oh wait we signed Connor Young and he doesn’t get a sniff in the team?
Football isn’t a very tactical game when you look at it…get the ball up the park quick and score in between the metal posts…if that doesn’t happen then get the ball of the opposition player before they attack.. If the opposition team score a goal you have to score 1 more goal than them…That’s it!
Connor Young is like Mcoist aye?? Maybe that’s why Lennon doesn’t play him 😂
That’s up there with the craziest of comparisons made on here. Boy scored a few in the lowest tier of Scottish football and is being compared to one of the premiers all time scorers. Wow!
I recall seeing McCoist playing for St J at EEP when he was 17. He scored a cracking goal from 25-30 yards. You could see his natural ability at that age.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Mon 24 Aug 08:48
Quote:
da_no_1, Sun 23 Aug 18:57
Every season he does the same thing. Picks on someone and just will not let go.
"Spot on Berkey`
The irony......
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 24 Aug 08:54
We`re still waiting on Berkey telling us who he thought had a good game on Saturday, which is strange as he`s usually very keen to share his opinions on individual players.
Post Edited (Mon 24 Aug 08:55)
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Mon 24 Aug 08:57
Quote:
Hoolie, Sun 23 Aug 20:07
Stats are the more balls into the box and goals will be scored…maybe we are missing a Ally Mcoist type of player who does this…oh wait we signed Connor Young and he doesn’t get a sniff in the team?
Football isn’t a very tactical game when you look at it…get the ball up the park quick and score in between the metal posts…if that doesn’t happen then get the ball of the opposition player before they attack.. If the opposition team score a goal you have to score 1 more goal than them…That’s it!
Based on what, though? He scored goals in League Two and is untested at a higher level than that, apart from 12 poor appearances in the championship where he didn`t score. We create chances, and a good few at that, but our end product or killer instinct is absent. All the strikers have had chances and have failed to take them. I don`t see Connor Young, even if he was fit and match sharp, being our saviour in that department.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Mon 24 Aug 09:13
Quote:
Kozmano1, Sat 22 Aug 17:30
Second half performance was awful I’ve watched better football over the park on a Sunday. I could count on one hand how many touches Shaw had in that game. Late subs as usual. When it was obvious from the start of the second half we were miles of it.
Toothless on the final third.
Sick of hearing the same story from Lennon now. He doesn’t know his starting 11 and what formation to play. It’s all experimental in the hope something works.
He ain’t earning what we are paying him and that’s the reality at the minute, and when it starts going wrong we know how that ended up at Hibs.
How did it end at hibs remind me?
COYP
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Topic Originator: Hoolie
Date: Mon 24 Aug 09:28
He lost the plot at the Hibs after a run of 5 defeats...lost the plot in a squad meeting where some players gave him grief back then another exchange with was it the CEO Dempster?
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Mon 24 Aug 11:10
The most balanced interpretation is that poor form created pressure, Lennon’s confrontational management style produced an internal flashpoint, and his relationship with senior management became irretrievable. However, the more serious stories circulated at the time were never substantiated publicly, and Hibs formally cleared him of wrongdoing. A month later, he became Celtic’s interim manager.
I base my views on the facts on the achievements at Dunfermline;
1. 3rd place finish in the league where he had a squad he effectively inherited
2. Scottish cup final
3. A squad changeover this season with 3 key players who have decided to move on. An element of starting again and building a new squad is obviously needed.
4. Given a new squad, the players who have come in are potentially better in my view hence why we have offered longer contracts. Some players haven`t had alot of 1st team experience but with regular game time the potential to improve is visible.
5. AI is a fact of life and is used by many clubs in Scotland and England. Its here to stay and a tool like any other. On balance with NL`s experience it looks a good fit to improve the overall potential of the club.
6. He inherited a team 9th in the league with 7 games remaining and kept us up. 51 points last season compared to 35 the season before.
My assessment: Lennon has moved Dunfermline from relegation danger to a credible top-four and cup side. That is significant progress. However, another play-off challenge is more realistic than automatic promotion unless he settles the defence, finds greater midfield invention and raises the league consistency. The first nine league fixtures—not the first three—will give the meaningful verdict on this season I think. Still alot to play for. A couple of wins are we are back at the top end of the league.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Mon 24 Aug 11:31
That`s too sensible post Indiapar 1!🤔👍
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 24 Aug 11:50
I’ve reported Indiapar to admin
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Mon 24 Aug 11:53
wonder which AI came up with that...
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Topic Originator: CrossPar
Date: Mon 24 Aug 12:16
Good post Indiapar. Puts things into perspective and reminds those with short memories where we were a short time ago.
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Topic Originator: doctordandruff
Date: Mon 24 Aug 13:53
About the poor balls into the box, there was a moment in the second half where Shaw lost his man. 1 Livi defender roughly in line with the front post, one at the back and Shaw in the middle. The cross to him must`ve been, at a guess, 20 feet too high and hit at ridiculous pace. It was awful. Just no composure. Shaw was poor, but the service was rank as well
Post Edited (Mon 24 Aug 13:53)
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Topic Originator: summeragent
Date: Mon 24 Aug 14:13
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Sun 23 Aug 00:32
I wasn`t jumping for joy at the signing of Shaw. I never understood the excitement his name brought, never mind that useless lump of a winger that put on a couple of reasonable performances t earn a contract before reverting to type. We signed a decent keeper, the rest are risks. Hopefully it pays off but it`s not looking promising so far.
We lost the one player (hated by many) that was capable of a touch of creative input. Only Andrew Tod can save us now.
DOOOOOOMMMMMMEEEEED 😃 😊 😀 😄 😁 🤣 😂
I agree. We signed Conner Young because he was banging in goals for Edinburgh City and we have done the same for Shaw. We need someone like Kane who has playing at SPL level and who has a bit of physicality. Was gutted we couldn’t get Olly Thomas back. Think he would have made a massive difference 👍👍
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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis
Date: Mon 24 Aug 15:02
Oli Shaw has played in and been top goalscorer for a team who won the Championship.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Mon 24 Aug 15:43
Olly Shaw made 65 first-team appearances and scored 12 goals for Hibs, with most of those appearances coming from the bench. In the league, he scored 10 times in 46 appearances. During 2018/19 he produced five league goals at approximately one every 179 minutes, a better rate than Florian Kamberi at that point.
He is obviously older and more experienced, but wasn`t renown for his physicality at Hibs. Conversely he has good movement around the box, and as others have said he gets into good positions but doesn`t receive the ball. At this stage of his career and in this league I would anticipate 10-12 goals from him. If you look at the stats, 9 goals in 41 appearances for Ross County, 16 goals for Killie, 0 goals for Barnsley in 8 appearances, 19 appearances for Motherwell 0 goals, 27 goals in 46 appearances for Hamilton in League 1 in 25/26. I personally saw him as a solid signing with experience in this league and at a higher level. I don`t see him as a prolific goal scorer in the championship and in reality we will need goals from other players and areas of the park.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: parsfan
Date: Mon 24 Aug 16:29
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CrossPar, Mon 24 Aug 12:16
Good post Indiapar. Puts things into perspective and reminds those with short memories where we were a short time ago.
Not really. We finished fourth a short time ago, not third.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Mon 24 Aug 16:40
I think its also useful to remember the backlog of games due to rescheduled matches with players on international duty, or postponed due to bad weather exacerbated by the cup run. This compressed the number of games that had to be played before the end of the season.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Mon 24 Aug 16:43
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parsfan, Mon 24 Aug 16:29
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CrossPar, Mon 24 Aug 12:16
Good post Indiapar. Puts things into perspective and reminds those with short memories where we were a short time ago.
Not really. We finished fourth a short time ago, not third.
My thoughts were we beat Arbroath in the playoffs, so overall a third place finish.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: thebear
Date: Mon 24 Aug 17:06
We criticise forwards, but largely not their fault. They can only score by having brilliant touches or good service.. Sadly the latter is poor, no balls down middle to allow them to lay off, never space to have a shot, and the shooting is a panic, either a mishit, no power or straight at keeper (or even worse off target), when we are this predictable, we are easy to play against.
Post Edited (Mon 24 Aug 17:07)
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Mon 24 Aug 17:09
Quote:
thebear, Mon 24 Aug 17:06
We criticise forwards, but largely not their fault. They can only score by having brilliant touches or good service.. Sadly the latter is poor, no balls down middle to allow them to lay off, never space to have a shot, and the shooting is a panic, either a mishit, no power or straight at keeper (or even worse off target), when we are this predictable, we are easy to play against.
counter that with, we are creating chances, just maybe lacking the confidence to find the back of the net.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Mon 24 Aug 17:23
I think if you look back over the last 5 years Zak Rudden is scoring 1 goal every 4 games. Similar to Olly Shaw, we can expect 8-10 goals from him this season if he remains injury free.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Hoolie
Date: Mon 24 Aug 21:03
Just get a few maniquins round the box with 2 forwards….pass the ball out wide and hopefully a winger can put a decent ball into the box for our forwards to attack…keep doing this untill the winger can put a decent cross in….then put the real defenders in and take corners/free kicks working on their defence??
Football is not rocket science just going through what players have to do.
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Topic Originator: BigTpar1986
Date: Tue 25 Aug 11:01
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Hoolie, Mon 24 Aug 21:03
Just get a few maniquins round the box with 2 forwards….pass the ball out wide and hopefully a winger can put a decent ball into the box for our forwards to attack…keep doing this untill the winger can put a decent cross in….then put the real defenders in and take corners/free kicks working on their defence??
Football is not rocket science just going through what players have to do.
Hoolie, is your real name Kyle Redpath?
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Tue 25 Aug 12:50
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Hoolie, Mon 24 Aug 21:03
Just get a few maniquins round the box with 2 forwards….pass the ball out wide and hopefully a winger can put a decent ball into the box for our forwards to attack…keep doing this untill the winger can put a decent cross in….then put the real defenders in and take corners/free kicks working on their defence??
Football is not rocket science just going through what players have to do.
A few "maniquins", gie us peace min
COYP
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Tue 25 Aug 13:10
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shellypar, Tue 25 Aug 12:50
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Hoolie, Mon 24 Aug 21:03
Just get a few maniquins round the box with 2 forwards….pass the ball out wide and hopefully a winger can put a decent ball into the box for our forwards to attack…keep doing this untill the winger can put a decent cross in….then put the real defenders in and take corners/free kicks working on their defence??
Football is not rocket science just going through what players have to do.
A few "maniquins", gie us peace min
Is it not a spellcheck error 🤭
Does it not mean we place a few man he kens and the opposition are a few man he disnae kens.
Mibees ayes mibees naws?
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 25 Aug 13:35
If the mannequins impress they could be considered for Friday night`s match but I`d be worried they`re all too similar in style of play.
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