DUAFC Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 What's up with ToB ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUAFC Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 If today's match proved anything to me, it's Corfe ain't a striker Shanks ain't a Championship level striker Hilly is a good technical footballer, but not a striker Bobby is a great winger, who should get loads more game time, but he clearly isn't a striker McKenna great player, links the play, knows where the goals are, but IMO isn't an out and out striker Isiaka, honestly don't know yet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledLichtie Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 I thought Hilson did fine until we needed to reshuffle, and he ended up on the wing, where he did nothing. Indeed, he drained all the attacking intent out of our team. He was way better up front. Isiaka I think did enough to get more chances. He had an overhead kick saved, another off the line, and he stayed up and central, where a striker should be! He didnt get a lot of service until Linn and Corfe came on, but I think he showed promise. I think what alarms me is how much of a difference that bringing Linn on makes. He's 37, he shouldnt be making that much of an impact! What does that say about the rest of our squad. I get that it was an emergency makeshift team, so I'm not going to be too critical. Playing 4 fullbacks across the defence doesnt work though. We got caught out a few times. But needs must. I'm just glad we got through, ultimately fairly comfortably. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuk Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 (edited) Arbroath has a relatively low crime rate and is well policed by the Tayside Division of Police Scotland. anonigviewer bingenerator Edited March 2, 2023 by Manuk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerafc Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Arbroath has a relatively low crime rate and is well policed by the Tayside Division of Police Scotland.Just what I wanted to know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLichtie86 Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 If today's match proved anything to me, it's Corfe ain't a striker Shanks ain't a Championship level striker Hilly is a good technical footballer, but not a striker Bobby is a great winger, who should get loads more game time, but he clearly isn't a striker McKenna great player, links the play, knows where the goals are, but IMO isn't an out and out striker Isiaka, honestly don't know yetSo you are saying we need another striker.Well better wait until the end of January then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveTheLichtie Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Actually liked having Stewart in the backline doing the "ToB" job of coming forward and breaking through the midfield lines. Oakley does an immense amount of running. A bit better on his final balls and he will do a good job. Same goes for Hancock. Allan is screaming out for quick wingers for him to ping balls out to. Seen his frustration many times when an opportunity to release them wasn't done because our wingers have zero pace. Still have little to no idea what Fosu is meant to be. Big guy, can't header, no pace, little vision, no finishing. Him going back and covering Oakley most of the game said it all. If there is no striker coming in then it's going to be a big struggle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkfish85 Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, SteveTheLichtie said: Actually liked having Stewart in the backline doing the "ToB" job of coming forward and breaking through the midfield lines. Oakley does an immense amount of running. A bit better on his final balls and he will do a good job. Same goes for Hancock. Allan is screaming out for quick wingers for him to ping balls out to. Seen his frustration many times when an opportunity to release them wasn't done because our wingers have zero pace. Still have little to no idea what Fosu is meant to be. Big guy, can't header, no pace, little vision, no finishing. Him going back and covering Oakley most of the game said it all. If there is no striker coming in then it's going to be a big struggle. Is that seriously your take on the game ? Allan kept losing the ball because our wingers are slow ? Wow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerafc Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Thought it was a great start to the game and then we just started going through the motions a bit which is understandable. I thought Isiaka had something about him considering he's had little game time. Allan started well but faded second half but that should improve.Linn still the standout for me. Play him until he's unable anymore. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afc_36_0 Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Special mention for scott stewart btw, if we could clone him I’d probably have him at rb, cb, rm, cm and he could probably do a job upfront. Joking aside there’s nothing overly fancy about his game but he’s good in the air, quick, strong and does all the basics well, he’s been a great signing. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUAFC Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 1 hour ago, afc_36_0 said: Special mention for scott stewart btw, if we could clone him I’d probably have him at rb, cb, rm, cm and he could probably do a job upfront. Joking aside there’s nothing overly fancy about his game but he’s good in the air, quick, strong and does all the basics well, he’s been a great signing. 100% brilliant attitude. Loved watching the interaction with him and his old man at QP match 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Another positive performance and a comfortable win. Hilson was superb again and took his goal brilliantly. He’s a great asset to have 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotesBornalichtie Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Thought we started well, keeping the ball on the ground, passing it around, keeping possession and looking good all round. Early goals and we were cruising. Hilson having another good game and scoring again. Second half we went off the boil, more so after McKenna's injury, hope it isn't too bad and he's fit for next week. We let EF get back into the game. Their number 17, Balde, was a handful, just as well his final ball was terrible. Then we gave away a silly late goal. After his good first half Hilson was moved out wide to allow Shanks and Isiaka to take up the more central striking positions. Bobby Linn again showed that he is worth a starting place in the side. So a win but still questions about Isiaka, Corfe and Shanks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clashcityrocker Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Hoping for an announcement this week on the potential loan signing of a striker - 6 days to go before the window on loan signings close. I am sure DC and co will be trying to source two suitable loan signings - won't be easy in a crowded market. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichtielegend Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 On the Hilson issue; For the last couple of seasons, he's maybe been seen as a bit of an afterthought. He'd play upfront when we were missing Nouble/Dowds/Hamilton, knowing that he'd be straight back on the bench as soon as they were available. He'd play on the wing or off the striker when we were missing Stewart/McKenna/Craigen, again knowing he'd be straight back to the bench even if he played well. It can't be easy to keep yourself motivated when you're in that position and it may be that he was trying too hard. However, it looks like he's going to get a sustained run so maybe it will help him find a bit of form. 2 good finishes in his last 2 games maybe means a corner has been turned. Additionally, we look at the lower league teams we've played in the cup this season. Every game has been a bit of a stroll. I think it would be unlikely we would find a better striker than Hilson down there and the ones that might be are likely at the FT teams. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledLichtie Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Agree with all of that. Especially regarding lower league strikers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtiekev Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 On 24/09/2022 at 15:24, DUAFC said: Just listened to Dicks interview, I have lost any hope we will bring anyone in before the window shuts, Also he mentions 1 or 2 didn't perform well, I have a feeling he is aiming that at Linn, He was throwing his hand a up and pointing towards the corner after we lost the late goal, obviously Linns corner didn't beat the first man and they scored from it, Can't really say anyone played poorly in the game, some players aren't quite good enough but I think it's unfair for him to say some didn't play well, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, lichtiekev said: Just listened to Dicks interview, I have lost any hope we will bring anyone in before the window shuts, Also he mentions 1 or 2 didn't perform well, I have a feeling he is aiming that at Linn, He was throwing his hand a up and pointing towards the corner after we lost the late goal, obviously Linns corner didn't beat the first man and they scored from it, Can't really say anyone played poorly in the game, some players aren't quite good enough but I think it's unfair for him to say some didn't play well, I think Dick is feeling the pressure of such a poor start. Doesn’t have the media eating out his hand this season 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TASC_1878 Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 TASC SOCIAL MEDIA MAN OF THE MATCH - RESULT Congratulations to Dale Hilson on winning the TASC Social Media Man of the Match for his performance in the Lichties 2-1 win over East Fife yesterday. Dale not only won the penalty that Michael McKenna slotted home to put us in front but also scored a delightful 25 yarder just a few minutes later. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 6 hours ago, Lichtielegend said: On the Hilson issue; For the last couple of seasons, he's maybe been seen as a bit of an afterthought. He'd play upfront when we were missing Nouble/Dowds/Hamilton, knowing that he'd be straight back on the bench as soon as they were available. He'd play on the wing or off the striker when we were missing Stewart/McKenna/Craigen, again knowing he'd be straight back to the bench even if he played well. It can't be easy to keep yourself motivated when you're in that position and it may be that he was trying too hard. However, it looks like he's going to get a sustained run so maybe it will help him find a bit of form. 2 good finishes in his last 2 games maybe means a corner has been turned. Additionally, we look at the lower league teams we've played in the cup this season. Every game has been a bit of a stroll. I think it would be unlikely we would find a better striker than Hilson down there and the ones that might be are likely at the FT teams. Agree in a way but put Hilson into a lower league team…. Its a stroll in the park because we are so much stronger in 9 out of the 11 positions than other part time teams it doesn’t mean there aren’t better individual players out there in that one position 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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