The Arbroath Thread

[stan3600]

Ok. It has to be said. We all love Prunty’s passion and team spirit - and his singing. He’s a club legend for all that. But he’s a striker, has scored 2 goals in 2 seasons and barely gets on as a sub. Presumably he’s taking a striker place in the squad. Is it time to respectfully say our goodbyes? (Lights blue touch paper and stands back. )

[SotesBornalichtie]

Having suffered injuries to both knees as a young man and now, in my seventies, having suffered for years the long term effects of not having the injuries properly diagnosed and treated at the time, I sincerely hope that Steven Doris will take all the time necessary, and receive the proper treatment, to make a full recovery.

Whilst he is a big miss to the team there should be no pressure on him to come back too early. 

Best wishes to him for a full recovery.

[1320Lichtie]

Why can't you just support the team, Simon?
These statistics, while totally factual, are very negative and I'd love it if we could please stop the negativity.

What’s negative about them

[1320Lichtie]

Ok. It has to be said. We all love Prunty’s passion and team spirit - and his singing. He’s a club legend for all that. But he’s a striker, has scored 2 goals in 2 seasons and barely gets on as a sub. Presumably he’s taking a striker place in the squad. Is it time to respectfully say our goodbyes? (Lights blue touch paper and stands back. )

Definitely have a point here, I dunno, he’s not had that much of a chance this season which isn’t his fault but I can see why he’s not been chosen more often too.

I think we will get another striker in though, whether that means he stays or leaves I’m not sure. Don’t know if he’s maybe doing a wee bit more behind the scenes in training etc or what the script is but he’s not getting minutes when we are short upfront.

[HeraldSchumacher]

4 minutes ago, 1320Lichtie said:

 

What’s negative about them

They've clearly chosen specific variables so they can justify criticising Kader and Swankie, the two players in our squad with the darkest skin tone.

Negative and racist.

[stan3600]

They've clearly chosen specific variables so they can justify criticising Kader and Swankie, the two players in our squad with the darkest skin tone.
Negative and racist.

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[relichtie]

Ok. It has to be said. We all love Prunty’s passion and team spirit - and his singing. He’s a club legend for all that. But he’s a striker, has scored 2 goals in 2 seasons and barely gets on as a sub. Presumably he’s taking a striker place in the squad. Is it time to respectfully say our goodbyes? (Lights blue touch paper and stands back. )

With Doris out for the past few weeks and likely to be out for a wee while longer, surely Prunty should be his replacement up front. He has been on the bench nearly every week. Is there a question on his fitness?

[Lichtie78]

I don’t think he’s unfit, it’s just that his legs are gone and unfortunately we got a hold of him a few seasons too late. I imagine he would’ve taken a big pay cut to sign for us this season, probably knowing his playing time would be limited. Like others have said he seems a great guy and you’d think he’d be good to have around the squad so I’m happy to keep him as long as he’s not eating up a huge wage.

[1320Lichtie]

Good reviews from Hibs fans on Scott Martin on their thread

[lichtie23]

Good to see the club release information on Doris, Skelly and Gomes. Sounds promising that Ricky will be back soon and hopefully will be reinstated as our number 1.

[Smokerson]

Welcome to the club Scott Martin, never seen him play but after a bit digging, he seems to be a real prospect. He'll need to get off to a good start as our supporters traditionally don't take to loan players. I agree it provides competition for Yule and Whatley whilst not sure it was a priority position.  We have Prunty, Hester, Swankie and Denholm who can all play as the central striker but if Doris is going to be out long term I think we need someone more in his mould.

[mo83]

Seen scott martin a few times quality player..

[Smokie_Bacon_crisps]

Some minor errors from Simon, so he will have to drop his shorts for a spanking 

so from the Spreadsheet - Bold = Scorer      Underlined = Assist     HD - Header, LF - Left Foot etc

Betfred Cup -

Alloa Athletic 1 - 1 Arbroath - 18th July - Betfred Cup Game 1

Yule 16 (H) - Cross by Gold

Arbroath 4 - 0 Montrose - 22nd July - Betfred Cup Game 2

Gold 31 (RF) - Knocked into his path by McCord

Denholm 69 (RF) - Corner by McCord

Denholm 74 (LF) - back heel by Hester

Doris 90+1 (RF) - cross from the edge of the penalty box by Hester

Hibernian 6 - 1 Arbroath - 25th July - Betfred Cup Game 3

Doris 38 (RF) - Short corner by McCord, Linn with the cross

League Cup

• Denholm 2 
• Doris 2
• Gold 1
• Yule 1

Arbroath 2 - 0 Queen’s Park - 5th August - SPFL1 - Game 1

Denholm 37 (LF) - Lob ball into the box by Hamilton

Yule 62 (LF) - Run down the wing and cross by Doris, slight deflection into Yule’s path

Airdrieonians 1 - 1 Arbroath - 12th August - SPFL1 - Game 2

Kader 33 (RF) - Linn cross, flick on by Doris 

Arbroath 2 - 3 East Fife - 19th August - SPFL1 - Game 3

Doris 16 (RF) - Long ball from Whatley, Defenders stumbled

Denholm 58 (LF) - Linn cross from a Hamilton flick from Swankie’s cross

Ayr United 1 - 2 Arbroath - 26th August - SPFL1 - Game 4

Kader 45+2 (RF) - Whatley free kick, flicked on by Hamilton to Kader

Whatley 59 (RF) - Beautiful controlled pass from Doris

Arbroath 1 - 4 Albion Rovers - 9th September - SPFL1 - Game 5

Hester 66 (RF or HD?) - Cross from Linn

Forfar Athletic 0 - 5 Arbroath - 16th September - SPFL1 - Game 5

McCord 42 pen (RF) - O’Brien fouled

T O’Brien 52 (RF) - Hamilton’s header palmed back by McCallum

McCord 67 (LF)  - McCord took advantage of a slack backless

Hester 80 (RF) - Linn free kick knocked down by O’Brien, finished by Hester

Linn 90 pen (RF) - Hester fouled

Stranraer 2 - 6 Arbroath - 23rd September - SPFL1 - Game 7

O’Brien 16 (HD) - Whatley free kick, bad punch by keeper

Denholm 18 (LF) - Lob pass from Linn, 

McCord 33 (RF) - Cross from Denholm,

Denholm 42 (LF) - Ball from O’Brien, rest Denholm magic

McCord 49 (RF) - Slide ball from Linn

McCord 68 pen (RF) - Hamilton fouled from a McCord Corner

Arbroath 1 - 1 Alloa Athletic - 30th September - SPFL1 - Game 8

McCord 56 pen (RF) - Denholm fouled

Arbroath 7 - 1 Airdrieonians - 21st October - SPFL1 - Game 10

Swankie 18 (RF) - Linn’s cross, dropped by keeper

McCord 27 pen (RF) - Swankie fouled

Denholm 34 (LF) - Cross by Swankie

Linn 36 (LF) - Cross by McCord, mistake by defender

Denholm 60 (LF) - Ball won by Little, Linn’s pass through to DD

Hester 82 (RF) - Whatley header, fluffed by defence

McCord 89 (RF) - McCord won the knock down then pure brilliance

East Fife 1 - 3 Arbroath - 21st October - SPFL1 - Game 11

Linn 16 (RF) - Throw in by gold, touch by Yule - then Linn

League so far

• McCord 8
• Denholm 6
• Hester 3
• Linn 3
• O’Brien 2
• Kader 2
• Swankie 1
• Yule 1
• Doris 1 
• Whatley 1

[m4d]

Can anyone help. 1. Is the shop open at the ground tomorrow? 2. What time does it open. 3. I can't find a link to what is in the shop at the moment. Official site takes me to the Pendle shop only.

[Gayfield]

Hi m4d

The shop will be open from 2pm when the turnstiles open.

We are currently working on getting all the shop items online in the next week or so.

There is a selection of strips, vintage programmes, mugs, mousemats, piggy bank, pen, badges, stickers etc

Hope this helps - Thanks

[lichtie23]

Nobody told me about the stickers. Sold

[m4d]

Hi m4d
The shop will be open from 2pm when the turnstiles open.
We are currently working on getting all the shop items online in the next week or so.
There is a selection of strips, vintage programmes, mugs, mousemats, piggy bank, pen, badges, stickers etc
Hope this helps - Thanks

Great help thanks. See you tomorrow.

[Big lichtie]

so apparently we are in for a striker. how must hester feel about that think its time he was chapping dc’s door and asking WTF.

[lichtie23]

so apparently we are in for a striker. how must hester feel about that think its time he was chapping dc’s door and asking WTF.

The striker Iv been informed we are in for is more experienced than Kan but isn’t much better from what Iv seen.

[1320Lichtie]

so apparently we are in for a striker. how must hester feel about that think its time he was chapping dc’s door and asking WTF.

Clearly somebody more in the mould of Doris though.