Cannon Fodder Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I well remember heading down South for our double header with Southport and Chester under McGlynn about 10 years ago.Both games were postponed due to waterlogged pitches and I'm sure we ended up playing Southport on an all weather pitch at the last minute which made it impossible to get to at short notice. A decent weekend all the same, but not from a football perspective, and one that must've cost the club a fair bit. Yeah I went down to this and stayed in Chester. Luckily the re-arranged game ended up being about 15 minutes away in a taxi. Was a bit of a farce though, was played at a pitch similar to one at the michael woods centre, with the handful of supporters just standing on the touchline. Southport turned up with 9 players, we had to give them 2 and ended up losing 3-0. Seem to recall Jamie Mackie scoring a roaster. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donny86 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I went to the game v Morecambe we organised then cancelled after I'd booked the train. Great night out 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebanda's Handyman Services Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Raith Against The Machine said: The club seem to be taking great pains to bill tomorrow's game as a "Challenge Match" rather than a friendly. Any idea why? Hopefully the SFA are using this game to trial ice hockey style fights being permitted. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALDERON Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Rovers1992/1993 said: It's a game against our rivals. What's friendly about it? Its a game that means absolutely f**k all. Anyone treating this as any sort of derby needs their head tested. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Hopefully the SFA are using this game to trial ice hockey style fights being permitted. Anything to attract the Flyers crowd. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers1992/1993 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Its a game that means absolutely f**k all. Anyone treating this as any sort of derby needs their head tested. I know this. You know this. Our board though? I'm not so sure 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 This glorious Scottish summer weather we're having should see a bumper crowd at Stark's this evening. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcrover Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Friendlies decrease in importance in direct correlation to age in my case. Can remember getting excited about playing Hartlepool in the 70s, then a wee spell when the likes of Swansea and second division Chelsea came to Starks. Otherwise 99% of theses games are torture to watch. The likes of Stranraer v Twente are the rare exception - it would maybe attract interest if we were to try for an Ingolstadt game (local business our council putting a trophy up?) or get Arsenal u23 up to mark the connection historically between the club's. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 8 minutes ago, fcrover said: Friendlies decrease in importance in direct correlation to age in my case. Can remember getting excited about playing Hartlepool in the 70s, then a wee spell when the likes of Swansea and second division Chelsea came to Starks. Otherwise 99% of theses games are torture to watch. The likes of Stranraer v Twente are the rare exception - it would maybe attract interest if we were to try for an Ingolstadt game (local business our council putting a trophy up?) or get Arsenal u23 up to mark the connection historically between the club's. I remember Southend was about the same time, however, player/manager Bobby Charlton's Preston North End tearing us a new one has to be one of the best friendlies I've seen. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steakngravy Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Newcatle against us I think as part of the Paul Sweeney transfer deal and the Newcastle centre forward banging in four goals I seem to recall. For the life of me I can't remember his name age is a funny thing. Beating Chealsea when they had Micky Droy at centre half who according to the press was going to be the next England centre half he was crap 3-2 for the Rovers I think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) Friendlies were always shite, and have decreased in the minds of spectators even more since the format change of the League Cup, which itself is now pretty much pre-season. I remember us playing Fulham at Starks Park in a friendly, which is probably the last time we had interesting opposition. Ian Cameron scored an early goal for us which I missed as I was in a queue at the turnstile, and then we got spanked 4-1. Some random English bloke in front of me spent much of the game shouting abuse at Kit Symons. What the f**k do I remember pointless stuff like this? Edited July 10, 2017 by Michael W 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam_barnett Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Entry tonight £8 for adults & £4 for concessions - http://www.raithrovers.net/30512/raith-rovers-v-dunfermline-friendly.htm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumswall Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Will the ticket office be open before the game so I can pick up my season ticket? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie McNaught Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I remember Southend was about the same time, however, player/manager Bobby Charlton's Preston North End tearing us a new one has to be one of the best friendlies I've seen. The PNE game was 1974 I think? Charlton hit either a 30 yard shot or free kick, never seen a ball hit so hard. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poet of the Macabre Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Imagine paying £8 to watch a Rovers-Pars friendly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie McNaught Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Newcatle against us I think as part of the Paul Sweeney transfer deal and the Newcastle centre forward banging in four goals I seem to recall. For the life of me I can't remember his name age is a funny thing. Beating Chealsea when they had Micky Droy at centre half who according to the press was going to be the next England centre half he was crap 3-2 for the Rovers I think. Newcastle striker was Mickey Quinn. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithie Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I remember us beating Rochdale 4-1 in a friendly at Starks where Ivan Mballa looked tremendous. Sure he grogged on someone away to Alloa and went down in our estimations from there on in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall Russell Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 1 hour ago, grumswall said: Will the ticket office be open before the game so I can pick up my season ticket? Yes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specky Ginger Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Newcatle against us I think as part of the Paul Sweeney transfer deal and the Newcastle centre forward banging in four goals I seem to recall. For the life of me I can't remember his name age is a funny thing. Beating Chealsea when they had Micky Droy at centre half who according to the press was going to be the next England centre half he was crap 3-2 for the Rovers I think. You if anyone should remember the name of the Newcastle centre forward who scored a hat-trick's autobiography was called 'Who Ate All the Pies'. Mick Quinn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Imagine paying £8 to watch a Rovers-Pars friendly Don't just imagine it #bepartofit 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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