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Completely agree about the quality of the game. I really enjoyed it. Both sides gave everything for the full ninety minutes. I though Stenny played well and looked to have kicked on even from the game at the Indodrill. Calum Waters was brilliant to stop that counter attack. Of course, from a Stenny viewpoint he shouldn't have any chance. I've always had the opinion that the best finishers can make goalies look silly at times because of the quality of their finishing and I think Luke Rankin's goal may be an example of that. Before you can even see it's a shooting chance, he's stroked the ball into the corner of the net. From our vantage point, I thought it was Tyrece who had scored with the white boots and position he picked the ball up in. Then I noticed Luke's family, who were standing beside me going ballistic. I agree with a lot of the comments from both sides, but I don't agree we were sh*te (or worse!) or that the league is sh*te. Yes, there's no one with Dunfermline, Falkirk (or even Hamilton's) quality, but there are a lot of decent, competitive sides. The league table is very tight and all ten teams will feel they are in the promotion race. That in itself makes it exciting and is the aspect we should be talking up IMO. From an Alloa point of view, the strengths and weaknesses have been laid out several times already this season. With @Waspie covering that eloquently. I do wonder if playing two up front might work better for us. Luke for all his quality isn't going to hold the ball up or link play from long balls fired up to him. If he's fit he has to start though. Andy did the right thing not taking him off when Sammo (who continues to be a valuable squad member at nearly 38yo) came on. Three final thoughts. I liked that we tried big Miko in an advanced role. It didn't workout great (many because Bilham was so committed and clever with his jumping) but worth trying in future. I like to see managers trying things, so kudos to Andy. Stevie Buchanan needs to have a bit more composure when he gets to the byline. He's very good at it, but we don't get its full benefit. Again, I'm sure that is being worked on. Finally, I was delighted Taggs got MotM (it's correct title!). Lee Miller's summing up of the reasons was spot on too.

Some wild takes this evening.

Thank f*ck Michael Stewart isn't the ref. Although that would, at least, mean he wasn't on commentary.

There's a steel to them as well. Not afraid to stick a foot in when required. (That's a compliment not a criticism). Dylan Tait does go down easily at times, but mostly in response to a clumsy tackle.

Indeed. It's because of how good this Falkirk team are that Hamilton look mince.

This is easy for Falkirk. Despite the conditions they are pinging the ball about impressively.

I'd forgotten about that!

I'd be happy with that line up. Miko helped when he came on last week and I think Scougs linking with Kev, Buchanan and Rankin would give us better movement in attack.

100% agree.

He's been underrated by many for a while. I have found that a bit strange, he's always looked a very good footballer to me and the fact Steve Clarke clearly rates him highly has suggested I'm probably right. Doak, on the other hand, I'm not sure about. There's a bit of "flatters to deceive" about him. I expect to see him relegated to the bench and used as an impact sub when we have a full squad available.

No, everybody knows that. I was referring to your statement that Ratcliffe is OK with that.

Where did you learn this?

What "amazing insight" are you referring to?

Maybe my view is distorted by knowing how shit Thistle have been (via a friend who supports them and the posters on here). Plus the fact we (Alloa) pumped them 3-1 at Firhill a few weeks ago (and we aren't great). Although you had five first teamers out, the replacements for four of those are pretty much as good IMO. Oliver for MacIver being the exception - although given the number of chances you created today, it doesn't seem you missed Ross as much as you might have.