craigiemack Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Without sounding disrespectful to Civil it's because we should be winning these type of games by five or so goals. If we'd won by five against Annan or whoever last year it would of been incredible as they were decent teams. If we put 8 past East Kilbride on Saturday the reaction may be a bit more boisterous 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luggy Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 While I have enjoyed the LL so far it is pretty clear that the standard of most of the teams we have played so far is really poor which has allowed us to play gung hoe football. However Saturday will be different and we will need more than Just Del chasing every ball. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selfassemblyshire Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 While I have enjoyed the LL so far it is pretty clear that the standard of most of the teams we have played so far is really poor which has allowed us to play gung hoe football. However Saturday will be different and we will need more than Just Del chasing every ball. I'd hope that he drops Sludden CM and puts in Comrie just as someone who will track back to help! McGregor was good for tracking back but he'll play at RB for the season now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luggy Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I'd hope that he drops Sludden CM and puts in Comrie just as someone who will track back to help! McGregor was good for tracking back but he'll play at RB for the season now. 100% agree I would prefer we got a new full back and moved McGregor back into the midfield as at present the team is unbalanced with too many midfielders who don't want to track back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodyWoody Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Have to recognize that Glasgow, Grant, Sludden, Rodgers are all strikers. The midfield is bound to be a bit threadbare, exposing the defence, with them all going forward! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaffenThinMint Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 23 hours ago, craigiemack said: Without sounding disrespectful to Civil it's because we should be winning these type of games by five or so goals. If we'd won by five against Annan or whoever last year it would of been incredible as they were decent teams. If we put 8 past East Kilbride on Saturday the reaction may be a bit more boisterous Nevertheless should be winning and actually winning by five or so goals could be what it all comes down to at season's end if it all ends up a matter of goal difference for who gets to the play off. The biggest danger is always complacence, those days where the team decides "job done" or "feels sorry" for their opponents & so takes their foot off the brake. There's also a certain matter of street cred as well. If East Stirlingshire want to prove a point to the locals that they don't deserve to be down in the Lowlands & will come back up a far better side than the sorry one that went down with a whimper, what better way to do so (& perhaps gain some extra support) than running up a few ridiculous scores. Moreover, spectators love goals, pure and simple. Proffer them a game where they're going to be players hell bent on a goal feast, you'll get the crowds for the novelty factor if nothing else. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigiemack Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 If we beat EK twice I don't think goals will matter. Craig Comries contract been terminated, maybe to free up funds for a defender? Or to secure Andy Rodgers permanently. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastle broon Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 7 minutes ago, craigiemack said: If we beat EK twice I don't think goals will matter. Why's that then ?? It's a big IF by the way......... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigiemack Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 They're the only team that I can see comfortably seeing off the rest of the league, I think Spartans are much more prone to slipping up than EK. I can't really see us beating EK on Saturday, our defence is shaky and we're still adjusting to the league I think. I also cannot remember the last 'must win' game the Shire won. Which results in why we are here today. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastle broon Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) 9 minutes ago, craigiemack said: They're the only team that I can see comfortably seeing off the rest of the league, I think Spartans are much more prone to slipping up than EK. I can't really see us beating EK on Saturday, our defence is shaky and we're still adjusting to the league I think. I also cannot remember the last 'must win' game the Shire won. Which results in why we are here today. So were you saying beat EK twice and you win the league ?? There's a long way to go and their will be a lot of trip ups along the way. Edited August 31, 2016 by newcastle broon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Is it no a bit disorientating being a Shire fan this season, being consistently shite on the glass floor for years then suddenly you're parachuted into a situation where you're talking about top goalscorers and winning championships. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty0310 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 So were you saying beat EK twice and you win the league ?? There's a long way to go and their will be a lot of trip ups along the way. Don't think anyone believes that is the case, well aware that winning the league won't be a walk in the park, even if we pump EK twice. Can't see anyone else challenging however. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born To Run Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 On 29/08/2016 at 16:00, cowdenbeath said: I wonder how much of the SOSL sides will be trying to finish 2nd and avoid getting promoted. I suspect if that's the case, Edusport will take the chance more than willingly (given they applied with Hawick and CSS). St Cuthberts are about to achieve the license too, so it'll be interesting to see if they find another reason to fail re promotion... Are LTHV licensed in the EOS? 1 hour ago, craigiemack said: They're the only team that I can see comfortably seeing off the rest of the league, I think Spartans are much more prone to slipping up than EK. I can't really see us beating EK on Saturday, our defence is shaky and we're still adjusting to the league I think. I also cannot remember the last 'must win' game the Shire won. Which results in why we are here today. Totally agree. Spartans were good at BSC last weekend, but not as impressive as I expected - indeed BSC could have nicked a point having missed an (albeit dodgy) penalty. Looks like a two horse race this year, will be interesting to see who comes through the Highland League. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastle broon Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Any idea why yous are not playing tonight ? Seems yous are playing catch up from an early stage........ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Having had a look Hawick Royal Albert v Dalbeattie Star and Selkirk v East Stirlingshire (being the 4 clubs not playing tonight) are on Saturday 17th September. Those clubs got random byes in South Challenge Cup R1 which is that weekend. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigiemack Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 I can't see us winning the league as I think we'll bottle lots of games when the going gets tough but beating EK on Saturday will give us a massive confidence boost in the same way that it may be a dent in our confidence if we lose 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty0310 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Any idea why yous are not playing tonight ? Seems yous are playing catch up from an early stage........ Stirling Uni playing two games in one night would be a bit unfair, don't you think? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastle broon Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 8 minutes ago, matty0310 said: Stirling Uni playing two games in one night would be a bit unfair, don't you think? Na a more feasible answer was 2 posts up 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty0310 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Na a more feasible answer was 2 posts up [emoji6] Well why play Selkirk away during the week when we had a free Saturday a few weeks away? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) Unlikely anyway tbf... they haven't lights! Similar situation in October - 7 matches on Tue 4th Oct, but Spartans v East Stirlingshire is on Sat 24th Sep when both have byes in Scottish Cup R1.http://www.statto.com/football/stats/scotland/lowland-league/2016-2017/fixtures/2016-09-24http://www.statto.com/football/stats/scotland/lowland-league/2016-2017/fixtures/2016-10-04 Edited August 31, 2016 by HibeeJibee 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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