eliphas Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Jim McLean's Ghost said: I don't know how anyone can suggest we go back to 3-5-2. All the performances in that system were shocking and the quality of our striking options is not great. I do get that view. But I'd argue, although the the 3-4-2-1 looks nice, and has had some success it's now well known by the rest of the league and fairly easy to defend against. Playing it ongoing I think will probably end up in more hard luck stories and eventually burn out Spittal and/or Slattery. If we had 1 good striker as a focal point I'd be into it forever 2 hours ago, Casagolda said: It certainly feels like Kettlewell’s recruited for playing a 352 and then(due to injuries) stumbled onto the fact that the 3421 system works better. As such, we’ve only got 5 midfielders for 4 midfield positions where as shortly we’ll have 5 senior strikers potentially vying for 1 slot in the team. I would say you can’t possibly drop Paton on current form. He was outstanding again yesterday and motm for me. Where as Miller is the clubs golden goose, I’m sure he’ll need rested at points this season but when fit he’s generally going to be in that shop window. You obviously can’t drop Spittal or Slattery either mind. So it’s a tough one for Kettlewell. This midfield 4 is genuinely excellent and a joy to watch, do you break that up just to get Oli Shaw or Conor Wilkinson on the park?? I’m not so sure. I’m not convinced either of those two could perform the role big Theo has for the team recently either. Personally, I would like to see us try Spencer on the right and Gent on the left in this current system before we change anything else. I feel their pace and energy down the flanks could alleviate some of the pressure on the midfield at times and potentially offer us more of a threat in the final third. Aye I think that's all true. Really tough one. Energetic wingbacks, on their correct, side option there is a good shout. Feel a bit sorry for SOD but I think Spencer on the right and Soure or Gent on the left is better for the team overall. Edited October 1, 2023 by eliphas 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) It depends on Biereth, was he a flash in the pan or the real deal, would we play him up on his own or does he need a partner to distract the likes of Dunne? The 2 up may not have looked as pretty but you can’t argue with the run of results. We have 90 minutes to play a mix of styles, Kettlewell needs to decide which formation to start with and the right time to change it. In the main the choice will be between Miller and Paton or a second striker, we have a season to share out the duties. Edited October 1, 2023 by ropy 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianfranco Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 The composure at our goal yesterday was tremendous. I feel like we need to get something at Livi or we’re going into the international break on a huge downer. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Aldo Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 3 hours ago, Busta Nut said: Ach let's take a day aff and then start looking forward to Livi. Maybe even an early week match thread we can participate in (are their fans wee bams like the previous two?) *Previous 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhWell Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Our next three games are against the current bottom three teams, a great chance to kick on and get more points on the table 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliphas Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 hour ago, ropy said: It depends on Biereth, was he a flash in the pan or the real deal, would we play him up on his own or does he need a partner to distract the likes of Dunne? The 2 up may not have looked as pretty but you can’t argue with the run of results. We have 90 minutes to play a mix of styles, Kettlewell needs to decide which formation to start with and the right time to change it. In the main the choice will be between Miller and Paton or a second striker, we have a season to share out the duties. That nails it for me to be honest. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camer0n_mcd Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 McKinstry off to Queens Park 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qpfc Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 2 hours ago, camer0n_mcd said: McKinstry off to Queens Park Think he’ll do a job for us ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camer0n_mcd Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 19 minutes ago, qpfc said: Think he’ll do a job for us ? He's not had a run of games in a while but I think he's more than good enough for the championship. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 49 minutes ago, qpfc said: Think he’ll do a job for us ? There's a bit of discussion about him a couple of pages back. This is also a good listen from Phil Hay who's the Leeds correspondent for The Athletic and is worth your time (assuming he signs - otherwise you've just spent 16 minutes listening to people talking about a former Motherwell and Leeds youth player). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I think he could run riot down there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil86 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 18 hours ago, eliphas said: That nails it for me to be honest. An Arsenal supporting friend of mine was full of praise when we signed Biereth. If that helps. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allroy for Prez Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 I get that Kettlewell doesn’t play with wingers but I would’ve definitely taken McKinstry as an option off the bench. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelyDosser Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, Allroy for Prez said: I get that Kettlewell doesn’t play with wingers but I would’ve definitely taken McKinstry as an option off the bench. For a guy lauded for changing formation shape to change an entire half of football (Killie,Hibs) you'd think he would 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazylegsjoe_mfc Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Neil86 said: An Arsenal supporting friend of mine was full of praise when we signed Biereth. If that helps. By contrast, a Blackburn fan I work with hadn't even heard of Georgie Gent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YassinMoutaouakil Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 I'm hardly informed but just based on QP playing a lot of nice stuff against us without getting anywhere and the fact they've conceded 3,3,2,5 and 4 in their last five league games I'm not convinced Mckinstry will be the answer to their problems. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 McKinstry confirmed by Queens Park. Good luck to the laddie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Kirk Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Having a wee issue in trying to purchase tickets for the Livy game. I’m only getting options to buy Senior or Student tickets there seems to be no option for full adult tickets. Anybody else having this issue? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well again Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Stevie Kirk said: Having a wee issue in trying to purchase tickets for the Livy game. I’m only getting options to buy Senior or Student tickets there seems to be no option for full adult tickets. Anybody else having this issue? Ask the green brigade , they will give you some pointers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Stevie Kirk said: Having a wee issue in trying to purchase tickets for the Livy game. I’m only getting options to buy Senior or Student tickets there seems to be no option for full adult tickets. Anybody else having this issue? This is what I get, I had to log in (from a previous purchase) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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