TheMessiah Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 6 hours ago, Shandon Par said: The defenders have to adapt to Hutton a bit too. Eg, we know he might parry shots that Murdoch would scoop up so they have to be more aware with second balls. Also, that first goal against ICT.. Big Ben would be able to play a ball like that to Murdoch any time and not think twice about it so they can't put him in that position. It's a massive issue when your defenders feel they need to protect the keeper that much, it leads to them being a lot less confident and assured which in turn leads to us conceding stupid, silly goals. Have a reliable, good keeper between the sticks makes a world of difference to the solidity of the defense as a unit. In regards to the rest of the team, it is always in the back of their minds that no matter how well they do, even if they go 1/2 goals up, there is every possibility that the keeper will chuck one in at any moment. It's why almost every top side/side that has a great season has an excellent keeper, McGurn at Raith during our title-winning season would be the first example that springs to mind. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Aye, and we won promotion with Chris Smith that year, conceding less goals than Raith.Just to clarify, Chris Smith is fucking dreadful. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barn Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 4 minutes ago, Grant228 said: Aye, and we won promotion with Chris Smith that year, conceding less goals than Raith. and Alex Keddie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsforlife Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Cardle is the star man in team of the week.Hutton strangely misses out entirely. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMessiah Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 9 hours ago, Grant228 said: Aye, and we won promotion with Chris Smith that year, conceding less goals than Raith. Just to clarify, Chris Smith is fucking dreadful. He was actually alright that season, most likely because we were dominating games and had a very solid defense. 9 hours ago, Barn said: and Alex Keddie. He was good that season tbf. Admittedly both players turned into hapless fuds as soon the the Prem season kicked-off, but had no problem with either until that season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebobsboy Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Genuinely stumped as to who we might sign as a striker. Who's still kicking about? You can have John Baird from us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Goalkeeping solution? http://www.pieandbovril.com/forum/index.php?/topic/233886-goalkeeper-looking-for-team/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieStevenson Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Ciaran Lafferty umm ok then.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Is he young enough for the u20s? He's pictured with Potter and AJ so would guess he's for the u20s. Maybe Hopkirk can have more of an impact this year? I hadn't realised quite how badly he'd been plagued by injury last season. Not sure he's in the same class as other wide players but a Faiss style switch to out and out striker seems to be what AJ sees for him. Good goal on Saturday - aggressive play and a thundering finish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAFC. Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 With Potter in the picture you'd assume he's one for the U20s. I'd still like us to sign a striker that can go and score goals by himself because Moffat certainly isn't going to be doing that week in week out. Michael Higdon would be perfect but that is pure wishful thinking. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barn Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 15 minutes ago, DAFC. said: With Potter in the picture you'd assume he's one for the U20s. I'd still like us to sign a striker that can go and score goals by himself because Moffat certainly isn't going to be doing that week in week out. Michael Higdon would be perfect but that is pure wishful thinking. I reckon Gav Reilly will smash them in this season, he's on loan from Hearts and we're playing Hibs this weekend so he's almost guaranteed to score and that should settle him. Agree about Higdon, that would be an absolutely superb signing, with Faiss' wages free now who knows? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsforlife Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I reckon if we mention higdon often enough he'll end up signing.Michael higdon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parscelona Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) If Higdon signs i get the credit for being the first one to suggest him lads. Edit: In regards to Lafferty, he's got to be for the U20s otherwise that's not a very inspiring signing tbh Edited August 11, 2016 by Parscelona 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMessiah Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Michael Higdon. Michael Higdon. MIchael Higdon. Reilly will be fine once he scores a couple and gets his confidence up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebobsboy Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Higdon isn't brilliant, or rather he's capable in flashes, he also has the ability to be utter gash, was maligned a lot with us but he did score the goal that kept us up at ICT, for a big guy he's not very good in the air. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Haber? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAFC. Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 21 minutes ago, ebobsboy said: Higdon isn't brilliant, or rather he's capable in flashes, he also has the ability to be utter gash, was maligned a lot with us but he did score the goal that kept us up at ICT, for a big guy he's not very good in the air. Maybe that's when he played with you? Since then he has been top goalscorer in the SPL, Scottish POTY and scored an impressive amount of goals in the Dutch top flight with NEC Nijmegen. I reckon he'd do just fine in the Scottish Championship. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Algorithms Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 On 8/9/2016 at 16:16, Grant228 said: Aye, and we won promotion with Chris Smith that year, conceding less goals than Raith. Just to clarify, Chris Smith is fucking dreadful. Bit late to the party but two points: McGurn was far better the season before. He had ridiculous saves in the first league game at East End and the triple save against Ayr. Also, we evened things out by having Andy McNeil. Not that it's any excuse, considering the Pars form after signing Hardie and Rutkiewicz was the reason they won the league. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMessiah Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 3 hours ago, ebobsboy said: Higdon isn't brilliant, or rather he's capable in flashes, he also has the ability to be utter gash, was maligned a lot with us but he did score the goal that kept us up at ICT, for a big guy he's not very good in the air. DAFC speaking a rare bit of sense below pretty much sums up my exact thoughts. (Although it might be D.A.F.C. that is the rambling fuckwit come to think of it). 3 hours ago, DAFC. said: Maybe that's when he played with you? Since then he has been top goalscorer in the SPL, Scottish POTY and scored an impressive amount of goals in the Dutch top flight with NEC Nijmegen. I reckon he'd do just fine in the Scottish Championship. 2 hours ago, rw89 said: Bit late to the party but two points: McGurn was far better the season before. He had ridiculous saves in the first league game at East End and the triple save against Ayr. Also, we evened things out by having Andy McNeil. Not that it's any excuse, considering the Pars form after signing Hardie and Rutkiewicz was the reason they won the league. BMMMH 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poet of the Macabre Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Love the bitterness when a wee team supporter has to discuss Martin Hardie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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