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4 hours ago, Jan Vojáček said:
That was really weird. And frustrating. For a 2-2 there weren't too many chances of note, and a lot of the game was one side controlling possession whilst their opponents sat off and waited to try and nab the ball and start a counter attack.
It's the worst we've defended since the Binos game, losing two avoidable goals. The first was unfortunate for Buchanan, but Nditi had time and space to drive in his cross. The second was absolutely God awful. It looked like the sort of goal we lost approximately 48 times last season. Danny Baker Christmas VHS level stuff.
That being said, our response both times was positive. Gregg Wylde's goal was a bit bizarre - but I'll give him credit and say it was perfectly placed. David Wilson's was superb. Levelling instantly was vital, but we did it in real style. It was a gorgeous flowing move to carve Forfar right open, the cross from McKee was a beauty and Wilson timed his run perfectly to arrive in the six yard box and stick it away.
Hopefully, like the 6-0 game, this is a bit of a one off though. Right from the start we looked a bit sloppy defensively, and were a bit scrappy in the final third. We were actually fortunate not to lose the game with some crazy defensive moments late on although, despite them, Brett really hasn't had a save to make all match.
I feel like we maybe underestimated Forfar a wee bit with confidence high after last week though. It was a bit casual at times. And that's something you can't really do in a league like this.
The red card obviously changed the game though. I thought it was perhaps a wee bit harsh, but Kyle Hutton is experienced enough to know that a shirt tug on a player charging forward when you're on a booking isn't a great idea. As soon as it was produced I thought we'd need to get our noses in front quickly, and we ended up falling behind instead. Sake.
Faz spoke post-match about us having to play a style that wasn't really ours. And I think you could see that. We had plenty of the ball, but never quite looked fully comfortable when it came to that vital decision in the final third.
All that being said, it could prove a good point. And last season we'd have lost that game. In fact I spent a decent chunk of the match convinced that we would lose.
There were also a fair few decent performances. As has already been touched on, I thought Joe McKee bossed things in the second-half - and had a good first-half. Kalvin Orsi is continuing to look a big threat, and he and Aron Lynas always work well together. Both Ally Love and Ryan Wallace looked good when they came on too, and I'd like to see both start next week to get some more minutes in the legs.
I thought Ryan Blair was probably our best player though. He barely wasted a pass, he did his defensive duties well, he was always looking for the ball - and he played some really clever passes to create wee openings.
As for Forfar? Well they're obviously going to be our bogey team this season. But I don't think they're in any real danger of finishing bottom.
They have a decent squad (and a big squad, which is always useful), there aren't too many better goalkeepers than Marc McCallum in part-time football, Roberto Nditi has always impressed me and a big meat head like Andy Munro is a handy asset in this league. In fact, defensively they barely put a foot wrong today.
In midfield Craig Slater is quality and, with a wee bit more than big Matty Aitken (who frustrated the life out of me today by flicking between looking like a real handful, and then a clumsy, easily bullied big lump) up top I think they could even mount a charge to the playoffs now they have a good manager at the helm. Especially with everyone taking points off each other.
Ryan Blair has been poor for a few weeks now, some of his passes & decision making today were crap.
Heartwarming to read that you give Greg Wylde a tad of credit though, where I was sitting I thought his 'bizarre goal' was a lovely, placed shot from the edge of the box finding the bottom corner of the onion bag, giving the keeper no chance.
3 vital goals in 4 games now from stand-in Greggy, is quite impressive.
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Entertaining game, on another day we might have taken the 3 points but credit to Forfar, took their chances.
Thought Orsi had another decent game, we played some nice football at times.
A good attendance too.
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2 hours ago, Clarko_son said:
Have we not still got the temporary stand we got for the Falkirk fans?
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With a fiver off, we may well need to open a section in the away end for home fans as the home crowd has been great this season.
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1 hour ago, microdave said:
To be five clear at the top and 13 clear of fifth at this relatively early part of the season is just brilliant. Since the Forthbank aberration, we've only conceded twice in five games(including the cup game) and have three consecutive clean sheets. The confidence of the team will certainly be growing and that certainly makes a difference. We're in a good place and I, for one, am enjoying it.
Since getting horsed at Forthbank, when we went baws oot & tried all out attack, Farrell seems to have realised that mistake & now we sit deep (which isn't pretty at times) and counter attack which has paid dividends big time.
More of the same please
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6 minutes ago, Clarko_son said:
I was sat right behind the karaoke machine for a trip to Arbroath or Forfar or somewhere like that years ago. Every now and then I get PTSD flashbacks to the sons we're the ones, Andy Williams, Tom Jones etc
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6 minutes ago, The Moonster said:
I haven't paid much attention to the away buses as I simply can't justify that spend any more, but doesn't an estate agent sponsor the buses? When I saw that announced at the start of the season I expected cheaper travel but 28 quid to Stranraer isn't attractive at all.
Aye, guy from ReMax sponsors/subsidises the bus this season.
I went to nearly every away game last season, usually on the bus, occasionally car or train.
Crazy stop-offs to pick up 3 or 4 folk at Buchanan St Glasgow pissed me right off though, adding an hour onto the trip to the likes of Peterhead.
Bonkers
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9 minutes ago, squeezebox-son said:
But it isn't as simple as the mileage though. Stranraer is a nightmare of a road down and I would say a fair bit less economical for any vehicle whether it be bus or car.
Definitely
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15 minutes ago, pleslie99 said:
It is steep but tbf, it would prob cost more than that in fuel to drive down there
87 miles to Methil, bus was £10/£13 yesterday.
102 miles to Stranraer £25/£28
Maybe struggling for numbers hence the high price I guess.
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£25/28 for a seat on the supporters bus to stranraer
It's a trek, but that's pretty steep.
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1 hour ago, Another The Other Chairman said:
It is very difficult to take the piss when you have lost but a brighter moment from the game was Wallace and Gemmell competing for the Mr Blobby trophy.
1 hour ago, Another The Other Chairman said:I rest my case.
2 hours ago, fifer67 said:A poor poor game of football spoiled by the wind. Credit Dumbarton they took the chance when it came along although I’m 95% certain it’s offside. Linesman way behind the play when ball played in. Glad Ryan Wallace not in our dressing room any more as the man is trouble with a capital T. No need for all that school boy nonsense at the end of a game .
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2 hours ago, Follow the Fife said:
Just back from EF loss to Dumbarton very close game. The end ruined by an absolutely childish display of aggression and utterly pathetic actions by Ryan Wallace. He wanted a square go with young Jack Healey who is about 7 stone soaking wet. What an utter fud. One day he may grow up and realise his behaviour today was that of a ned. Well done Dumbarton and EF gutted not to get anything from the game
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1 hour ago, kenrobell said:
We won 2-1 Ken.....enjoy it
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9 hours ago, FifeSons said:
Very decent crowd today, 688. Especially since there won't have been much of a travelling support, I suspect.
I thought there was more than that, the home end was practically full.
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7 minutes ago, Another The Other Chairman said:
Not sure if that’s Dumbarton’s current team but most of the East Fife team do seem very young by comparison.
After a wake-up call against Bonnyrigg they are starting to look like a team.
The photo is from a pre-season friendly, either Gretna or Workington I think.
Should be a good game next Sat,
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East Fife 1 (KingKebab 24 mins)
Dumbarton 2 (Love pen 56 mins)
Ryan Wallace (89 mins)
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12 minutes ago, Thommo90 said:
Elgin didnt cut us open once bar the goal. Not saying I want us to sit deep but it clearly is a strength, our defence has been superb so far this season.
Id say against annan we were the same, they had most of the ball but we dealt with everything they had really.
Good defences win leagues.
Moving Carswell into central defence has worked out very well.
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3 minutes ago, BallochSonsFan said:
Carswell was superb today.
He certainly was, young Lynas & Gray too.
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22 minutes ago, Sweet Pete said:
It is a good big crowd. Shame we've been dug meat.
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