The Minertaur
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A few observations from the game in Elgin.
Olly Hamilton is pish. Shouldn't be getting a game. Positionally poor and looked useless with the ball at his feet. A chance in the first half came when a free kick was floated in and Barr beat the keeper to it. The ball dropped between the penalty spot and the goal and all it needed was an attacker to be there and he was nowhere to be seen.
That also applies to Iain Russell who either is nowhere near fit enough or is done as an effective footballer. Could be harsh on him here as he clearly needs a competent strike partner.
We need to be careful to watch our right hand side as Mullen was constantly being left to deal with a 2 on 1 as Graham Taylor wasn't back helping out. We all know Mullen is a reliable player but he can't handle that every game.
Other than that the team looked alright. Todd was doing grand until his back injury while Glass was solid. In midfield that was one of the best games I've seen Kyle Miller have while Herd and Clarke looked fine. Swann looked excellent when he came off the bench and I'm sure he'll be starting with Clarke out.
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1 minute ago, Briggsy's Ghost said:
It’s a very strong challenge tbf. I think it’s deemed a good strong tackle if no-one gets injured but unfortunately they did and given the recent unnecessary force rule he’s probably lucky not to see red. Still think every manger in the league would expect their player to go for that ball! The histrionics from all corners of the ground afterwards didn’t paint anyone in a good light and all whilst the player was still getting treatment.
Think the Cowden management team have had many issues with Gavin Ross in the past which wouldn't have helped!
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9 minutes ago, Briggsy's Ghost said:
He seemed very annoyed at everyone given the language and as Price was trying to get the Elgin players together out of the way I doubt he was checking which way Bollan was facing as he told everyone to f**k Off!
Gary could have reacted better agreed. Don't think either set of benches came out of it looking good.
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4 minutes ago, MorayCup said:
Come on now, behave yersel. It's one footed, studs are down, he even slows down and checks his run before he goes in, there's 20 of these challenges a game at this level.
Where does he slow down and check his run?
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1 minute ago, Briggsy's Ghost said:
Fair enough! Did Price know he wasn't talking to him? I'm pretty sure most of the crowd ( myself included) assumed he was shouting at the Elgin bench hence the verbals coming back.
Considering that Gary was facing the pitch shouting it I'd be surprised if people thought it was at the Elgin bench. Why would he be annoyed at the Elgin manager?
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1 minute ago, Briggsy's Ghost said:
Perhaps Gavin walked up in response the 5 mins of Bollan etc shouting "Gavin" every few seconds and calling every man and his dog a f#@kng disgrace etc...
Gavin Ross is who Bollan was shouting at. The referee
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9 minutes ago, MorayCup said:
I think this Screenshot along with the Trajectory of the ball after the challenge confirm he got the ball and then the man, just one of those things we often see in football. Really unfortunate for the guy, I hope he makes a speedy recovery
There was far too much force in the tackle is the issue. Doesn't matter if he got the ball or not.
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Think it was different for the Cowden bench and directors as we all had a great view of it. Think Clarke is going straight for an operation.
It all kicked off due to Gavin Price walking over to the Cowden bench and shouting it wasn't a foul. No need for it.
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Just now, Thom & Gerry said:
Looks an honest challenge to me. Maybe tomorrow when emotions settle opinions may change.
The fact that wasn't even given as a free kick is amazing.
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2 minutes ago, Thom & Gerry said:
You must be the clown I can hear shouting and swearing in the stand. Obviously not wearing a mask putting the return to stadium of fans at risk.
No thay was Gary Bollan.
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1 minute ago, roberts said:
You’re lot were shite by the way
Wasn't good enough from us. Hector the difference.
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1 minute ago, roberts said:
Games all about points of view
Well yours is fecking disgraceful. Clarke in the ambulance getting oxygen and his ankle is shattered. But of course it was a fair tackle right enough.
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2 minutes ago, roberts said:
I’m in the ground right enough. Both challenging for the ball. Not even a yellow
You're a fucking idiot. Straight red for sure. I'm about 20 feet from it and it was a clear dangerous tackle. If it was the other way round I'd say the same.
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Just now, roberts said:
50/50 ball, not even a card. Cowdenbeath officials an absolute embarrassment
Are you kidding? Presume you're nowhere near it in the ground as it was a clear red. Bench rightly fuming and it was the Elgin bench that was halfway across the pitch.
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In fairness to the Elgin player he won the ball. But that was clearly dangerous and a straight red.
Gavin Ross didn't even give a free kick. He's a disgraceful referee. Then Gavin Price walks to the middle of the stand shouting 'wasn't a foul' to which Craig Easton reacts. Of course Easton is sent off.
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That was a shocking tackle and an utter disgrace that that wasn't a red card. Unbelievable.
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Kane Hester the difference here. Fantastic performance and some well taken goals. If we had a striker who was half as good...
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22 minutes ago, Thom & Gerry said:
I think dominating is a bit of an exaggeration! Stats would disagree with you also. You’ve had your moments but we should have more.
Up until the 2nd goal we were the better team. One off the line and could have had a pen.
Lucky as hell to have scored first this half though. Elgin should have been 3 up before the free kick.
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2 hours ago, Zen Archer Esq. said:
You must be shitting it with 41 year old Craig Easton sitting on the bench
How Elgin are 2 nil up here I'll never know. Cowden dominating but with nothing up top. 2 hopeful crosses badly defended and we're 2 down.
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44 minutes ago, Zen Archer Esq. said:
You must be shitting it with 41 year old Craig Easton sitting on the bench.
Don't forget Iain Russell up top!
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7 minutes ago, Cowden_T.I.D said:
Cant complain about that for a backupI'm not as confident about it. Hasn't played in 18 months and is 40. Maybe I'm just blinded by the memory of him being sent off at Elgin and Jamie Pyper (also out today) in goals
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We will be playing with David McGurn in goals for us today. Ross Sinclair has a wrist injury so we've had to do an emergency loan!
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Are we going to have some injured players back? Not confident for this one at all.
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I think last night confirmed that it was a joke that they sent Hermine home last week. Would have been a much tighter final if she'd been there. I thought Dave had it but let out a cheer when they said Peter!
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COWDENBEATH 2020-21
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I liked the look of Kavanagh. Him and Renton would be decent but Kris isn't fully fit. Fairly sure he was playing with a knock on Saturday and there's no guarantee that he'd get through a run of games.