Velvet Donkey

Bollocks. Pointing out the sentence has no relevance to what he's talking about is not high-horsery.

After snatching draws from the jaws of victory, this was very welcome. Brown and Robson special mentions for me. This from the Ministry of Truth last night: On the squad front the gaffer confirmed that Jake Davidson is now available again for selection having spent a number of months battling back from the injury sustained against Cove Rangers at Firhill in early August. Laurie added that Stuart Morrison has continued to make good progress in his rehab, stepping this up with a returning to training with the squad this week, however the game comes too soon for him to be considered for selection. So no Murray and Connell in the squad, and no mention in the post-match interview. However I do have a notification that we have a strategic partnership with Call Robert Repair Centre.

Wullie and David Galt the only two that started last season from the old amateur set-up. All the team on professional, full-time contracts.

Yes good call by the linesman, and nice play by Doyle and Smith. Kilday, Smith and Brown ball-watching for the Montrose goal though. Number 10 plays a pass then allowed to jog right through the penalty area to finish on the goal line as if he was invisible.

A point each a fair result. To be undefeated and top of the pile (by one goal!) after round one isn't too shabby really given the injuries. Looks like we can add Brown and Doyle to that list. It's true though that we haven't really played that well at any point (first half against Peterhead aside?). A good game for Fox, but the defence has looked ropey for a few weeks, and Kilday clearly needing more paternity leave. Morrison can't be too far away from a return to give us options. I'm keen to see Baynham return from his mysterious lay-off to partner Murray, who I think is working really hard, but less effective paired with McHugh, and pushed slightly left. I'd take a heavy defeat to Kilmarnock with no fresh injuries.

The ticket entry to Broadwood on Saturday allowed me to re-watch the entire streaming on Sunday (If I chose to do so). As I can't make the game next week, or watch the stream live, can I purchase the stream and watch it later?

Not great, but I've always found a place on Firhill Road or Garscube Road. Our Thistle chums advised to stay away from the roads parallel to Firhill Road.

There's three points between first and seventh.

Class goal by Goodwillie. Couldn't believe we gave him the time and space to do what he does. Us not looking that threatening again.

Fully agree, and I thought Airdrie went about it very well. They know how to defend against QP. It's maybe been said before, but our deliberate and careful passing build-up means that defences are already organised and the box is packed. Playing crosses into out-numbered forwards or trying to play one-twos through a wall of defenders just looks futile. I'd like to see Baynham get a run alongside Murray.

That's certainly what I read into it.

Callum Ferrie MOTM for me.

You're not getting it. We have had a number of bad injuries on this surface (Peter Grant and Quitongo have been out for four months). In my post I mentioned I'm not at all attributing this to either the Falkirk pitch or any grass pitch. I'm simply commenting it's been remarkable - bad luck if you like. I think maybe you don't believe I'm not having a go at some perceived unfairness. You're an angry man Ranaldo. We got the points today, good chance you'll get them next time. Enjoy the ride.

I'm not actually suggesting it's anything other than coincidence (I should have said that). QP train on an artificial surface, and will play on one from next season, but still remarkable the casualty rate on this one per games played on it. A jinx maybe is all.

I don't really do memes, but this has made my evening a little more enjoyable still.

That was great. it was sickening last week to drop points where we really merited all three, but this certainly an enjoyable reward for work rate and organisation. A good deal of luck involved over both games despite all the analysis. That's football. Gillespie has been great, and liked what I saw of Connor Smith. Thomson adds a bit of grit in midfield, but I'd like Darren Lyon get more starts. I thought Fox was great too, and couldn't really agree that his challenge was rash (I maybe need to see it again). How many injuries on this surface now? Falkirk looked decent, and appear to be occupied with the same hand-wringing over goal threat that we are. Looks like an interesting season.

Have to agree, Same with East Fife, same with Bonyrigg.

Surely Cove is a big game for you too?

Baynham not on the bench again..I can't even remember him getting injured, and hasn't been mentioned on the casualty list. Not sure when we should expect Grant and Quitingo to join full training either.

Yeah there was one near post routine today that didn't come off, but he put such a perfect ball in down at Annan that it could only be defended by bundling it into the net.

Very encouraging today to see team shake off the suggestion of nice passing, possession football with no goal threat. Murray looks sharp and direct, and Longridge is quality. Liam Brown is outstanding and a great fit for this team. I agree with the earlier comments on Morrison's improvement and strengths. I'm also in the camp that McHugh will come good. Too good a footballer and proven finisher. I found it hard to assess Dumbarton as I think we were really effective in breaking up how they wanted to play (less so against Bonnyrigg). Not too convinced by Orsi, but Ross McLean can be great when he's on form. I thought McGeever and Buchanan would be formidable, and while we didn't do too well with crosses into the box, the defence seemed to get out of shape a few times. With three key players missing too, we're in good shape to challenge for a top four placing.

Delighted with that. Especially for Bob McHugh. Also thought Morrison was impressive today. Quite surprised how poorly Cove adjusted to going down to 10. They didn't compete second half and QP played sone lovely stuff, albeit still so wasteful in front of goal.

Apparently tomorrow if they can fix the issues they have with their ticketing platform.

Any idea if the club will stream the game on Saturday v QP? Not sure if you are limited to the number of away tickets you can sell.

I think they ate playing him as a wingback.