stillresigned Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Had this been earlier on in the year it would have been an away banker IMHO. However since our 4-1 defeat by Celtic, the difference in our form has been unbelievable, with only Aberdeen if memory serves only actually able to bear us.As last night showed our defence is unrecognisable from the side that got pumped at For Park.I don't discount Motherwell for a moment as they have forwards who are always a threat.Hopefully, on Saturday that's all they'll be, because I genuinely don't think this group of players will through away the chance of top six for a second year in succession! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Had this been earlier on in the year it would have been an away banker IMHO. However since our 4-1 defeat by Celtic, the difference in our form has been unbelievable, with only Aberdeen if memory serves only actually able to bear us.As last night showed our defence is unrecognisable from the side that got pumped at For Park.I don't discount Motherwell for a moment as they have forwards who are always a threat.Hopefully, on Saturday that's all they'll be, because I genuinely don't think this group of players will through away the chance of top six for a second year in succession! We could get pumped 5 0 by well on Saturday and we will still be guaranteed top 6. Would be nice to do it in style tho....Draw I'd say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Canny wait for match.... Badge ready and all. Happy days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casagolda Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 To be honest, I actually think this sort of game will suit us more than the Accies game the other night. We badly lack any sort of guile or creativity in the final third, so games where the onus is on us to try and break teams down like on Wednesday night are never really going to end well for us unless we manage to get an early goal. We are however looking far more organised and difficult to score against since Robinson took over, having conceded just 5 in 5 games so far which is a vast improvement on the 18 we conceded in McGhee's last 5 games in charge. Would be fairly happy for us to shitfest another point on the road here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 If anyone's still feeling pessimistic then Killie to win and Motherwell +1 on the handicap i.e. the only* combination of results that will mean we're not top 6 by 5pm on Saturday is paying around 45-50/1 depending on bookie. *even this pessimist is ruling out a 15 goal swing if Killie draw and we lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 12 minutes ago, Slacker said: We're 4 points clear? For us to not be confirmed top 6 by Saturday 5pm Killie have to win and we have to not win as we'll be 2 /1 points ahead if we draw/lose If Killie draw and we lose 4-0 we'll be 3 ahead with a goal difference advantage of 11 and 1 game to play which is what I'm saying is unlikely to be overturned so even though it wouldn't be arithmetically certain, we'd effectively be confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezz Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Always enjoy a trip to Firhill, (results aside), a few pints at Inn Deep before the game and quick walk up to the ground. We normally take a decent crowd too.Fair play to Thistle this year, Archibald has done a great job and well deserving of a top 6 spot. I also really like the Aussie midfielder with the long hair, Edwards I think it is?Really hope Moult is fit for this one. He's the difference between a 0-0 and a 1-0 win the other night as for me he bags the early chance Bowman squandered. Our defence has tightened up over the last few games and with the onus being on Thistle as the home team it might suit us more than trying to break down the Accies wall the other night.Hopefully Tait is fit to start as I would like to see Cadden moved inside for some extra legs in the middle and Lionel given a started role up top with Bowman and Mcdonald in a 3.I'll go for a 1-1 which wouldn't be a disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Aye, got you. I thought "results that will mean we're not top 6 by 5pm on Saturday" meant you actually thought we'd drop out of the top six, as opposed to not having it officially sewn up. So I was reminding you that we're 4 points clear - which of course you knew. It's been a long week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 5 hours ago, John Lambies Doos said: We could get pumped 5 0 by well on Saturday and we will still be guaranteed top 6. Totally fine with this outcome tbh. Let's do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cilitbang Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Meant to be warm but cloudy tomorrow, water the pitch and pretty ideal conditions for us. Looking forward to this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 We'll probably shitfest the first half then tweak a couple of things and go on to win 2-0 or 2-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad Lib Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Slacker said: Aye, got you. I thought "results that will mean we're not top 6 by 5pm on Saturday" meant you actually thought we'd drop out of the top six, as opposed to not having it officially sewn up. So I was reminding you that we're 4 points clear - which of course you knew. It's been a long week. "What do you know that I don't know?" "I don't know Minister. I don't know what you don't know." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welldaft Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 1 hour ago, jagfox99 said: We'll probably shitfest the first half then tweak a couple of things and go on to win 2-0 or 2-1. How about shifesting both halfs. You are guaranteed top 6 as no way Killie will take anything from Parkhead. We usually bring a decent crowd to Firhill - so financially it makes sense I am heading along and expect a narrow loss. No offence but it shows how far we have fallen that I am heading to Firhill and expecting a defeat. That said we have tightened up but have missed so many chances of late. Would be refreshing to create 2 and score 2 and get something from the game. I also note Beaton is the referee. So get your money on a disallowed Motherwell goal AGAIN or a very soft penalty for Thistle or even both if he is his usual anti Well self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Of The Month Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 No offence but we should be comfortably beating utter dross like Motherwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professor challenger Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 21 minutes ago, Pie Of The Month said: No offence but we should be comfortably beating utter dross like Motherwell. Who could possibly be offended by that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndYellow Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 2 hours ago, welldaft said: I also note Beaton is the referee. So get your money on a disallowed Motherwell goal AGAIN or a very soft penalty for Thistle or even both if he is his usual anti Well self. Beaton is an absolute joke for thistle as well mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 How about shifesting both halfs. You are guaranteed top 6 as no way Killie will take anything from Parkhead. We usually bring a decent crowd to Firhill - so financially it makes sense I am heading along and expect a narrow loss. No offence but it shows how far we have fallen that I am heading to Firhill and expecting a defeat. That said we have tightened up but have missed so many chances of late. Would be refreshing to create 2 and score 2 and get something from the game. I also note Beaton is the referee. So get your money on a disallowed Motherwell goal AGAIN or a very soft penalty for Thistle or even both if he is his usual anti Well self. No dice m8, we need as many points on board as possible before we enter the Top 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duszek Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Don't follow non-topsix Scottish football much, and struggling to think of a single Motherwell player. Assuming they're your average rabble of bog-standard, clogging #bottomsix journeymen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 4 hours ago, welldaft said: I also note Beaton is the referee. So get your money on a disallowed Motherwell goal AGAIN or a very soft penalty for Thistle or even both if he is his usual anti Well self. No referees in Scotland are really anti-anybody. They're just not very good at their jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cilitbang Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, Duszek said: Don't follow non-topsix Scottish football much, and struggling to think of a single Motherwell player. Assuming they're your average rabble of bog-standard, clogging #bottomsix journeymen? Basically, Moult is the only player to worry about and he's facing a late fitness test (which is code for will only be good for about 45 mins) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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