cornbeef Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 We've been playing shite lately and we haven't beaten Ayr all season. That isn't going to change. The only positive it that it won't be Scott McLaughlin who scores Ayr's winner. Oddly (and I agree I have no basis for optimism for this fixture) I think we might scrape this one. It would be great if our strikers get back in the groove and we win handsomely - but that's just being greedy . But we should be doing much better with the players at our disposal. I'm randomly predicting 4-1 to the 'ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d ( . Y . ) b Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Oddly (and I agree I have no basis for optimism for this fixture) I think we might scrape this one. It would be great if our strikers get back in the groove and we win handsomely - but that's just being greedy . But we should be doing much better with the players at our disposal. I'm randomly predicting 4-1 to the 'ton. I hope you're right, although it seems too predictable that this is the point where we bottle it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Our bottling it began a fortnight ago, although appointing the slaphead in pre-season was pretty much raising the white flag for this campaign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scosha Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Good to see Alan Forrest being a major doubt tomorrow. He usually plays well against us. I'll go for 1-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callum-ayr Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Hopefully the Forrest being a doubt rumour is tactics..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornbeef Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Hopefully the Forrest being a doubt rumour is tactics..... Our manager had a sick note for that particular class... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Looks like tomorrow's 'conditions' are set to be very similar to last week's at Airdrie's, so presumably we'll line up as the same uncoordinated rabble with some of our best players on the bench; I wouldn't even rule out both McCluskeys starting. There will be angry scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 If he's determined to go with a front two, it should be Caldwell and Peaso. Caldwell is a vital player for us. I'd argue he's the most vital player we have. Involved in pretty much everything good for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperShug1910 Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 I'm not liking all this negativity from Morton fans... I've changed my prediction, 3-1 Morton. It all seems too good for Ayr.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Duffy has issued a happy-clappers charter about trying to encourage the team in forthcoming games; sadly he still doesn't get - or chooses not to acknowledge - that any criticism of players so far has been insignificant, compared to the entirely correct and loud criticism of his clueless management. The two issues are not going to be confused, despite the efforts of the usual suspects in the fanbase to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornbeef Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Duffy has issued a happy-clappers charter about trying to encourage the team in forthcoming games; sadly he still doesn't get - or chooses not to acknowledge - that any criticism of players so far has been insignificant, compared to the entirely correct and loud criticism of his clueless management. The two issues are not going to be confused, despite the efforts of the usual suspects in the fanbase to do so. I thought his 'defending' of Kilday and Forbes was a bit of eyewash too... and few will be fooled by this I'd imagine. I'd still advocate encouraging the team though - they have enough obstacles to overcome before they leave the dressing room. They need all the support they can get once they run on to the park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callum-ayr Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 It's like listening to Ayr fans last year (myself included) going on about needing the manager sacked, even though the teams on course for a top 4 spot. It was obvious Rangers had that league sowed up, but we were challenging for promotion and actually never left the top 4 all season, yet wanted the manager sacked. If you can see where I'm going with this, look where you're going to be next season.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d ( . Y . ) b Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 If he's determined to go with a front two, it should be Caldwell and Peaso. Caldwell is a vital player for us. I'd argue he's the most vital player we have. Involved in pretty much everything good for us. I'd rather have Peaso coming off the bench to make more of an impact to be honest, for me, he still doesn't seem 100% fit after being out. I think McManus and Caldwell pose more of a threat although that's just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornbeef Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I'd rather have Peaso coming off the bench to make more of an impact to be honest, for me, he still doesn't seem 100% fit after being out. I think McManus and Caldwell pose more of a threat although that's just my opinion. Agree with this. Caldwell should be a definite in any case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I think MacDonald just offers that instant threat. Half fit, he has that ability to just find a goal. I see your point, but I think he needs to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTon Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 We should be playing all 3 strikers (if fit) in every single game. There's absolutely no excuses for playing the McCluskey brothers week in week out when one of Peaso/Caldwell is sitting on the bench. Yes, I know our midfield is a bit weak and we couldn't play a 4-3-3, but even drop McManus back to left-mid (Which Duffy done anyway when he was partnering Barrowman) and play both Peaso & Caldwell up front. This way we have all our best players on the pitch and one of the McCluskey brothers get dropped. Not ideal but worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainMorton Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 We have lost our last two games since going top of the league, and have taken one point from nine against Ayr this season. I wonder why were aren't confident going into the game tomorrow? I think we should go for it and play a 4-3-3. Gaston Kilday O'Ware Lamie Russell Pepper Miller Forbes Caldwell MacDonald McManus Not really a fan of Miller, but he played well at Airdrie and is a better option than the McCluskey brothers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d ( . Y . ) b Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 a 4-3-3 seems vital in a way. Playing the 3 strikers up front would be great but we know it won't happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTon Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Pepper will miss out as he twisted his knee in training and Joe McKee is still out with a bad head gash, everyone else is available for selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Hopefully not, he's suspended. f**k me aye, straight red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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