cowdenbeath Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 15 minutes ago, surely not! said: Probably the only squad member left without a miss against his name this season.... Not really our run of misses have been Brett, Renton, Carrick (2), Mullen and Miller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Pit_Owns Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 A draw was probably a fair result although Jamie was the busier of the two keepers. East Kilbride went to ground at every opportunity looking for free kicks, penalties and bookings for the opposition. They aren't a football team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Oktober Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 A poor performance from us today a little better second half when we showed more composure and played the ball on the deck as opposed to aimless punts which was the theme first half. Lewis Moore effective running at the EK defence and Sime did well as a make shift LB. some timely saves from Jamie too Carrick, Henderson, Miller not at the races & McLaughlan . Robbie looked lively when he came on too. Credit to EK & organised outfit & a real threat throughout as I thought they would be too many people writing them off based on I don't know what. The issue of penalties needs to be addressed we need to stick with our strikers & or Mullen who hits a great dead ball & only missed at Annan as he lost his footing. Personally today I would have had Moore take it as was playing well & confident whereas Kyle not having his best game just adding more personal pressure. It is all there to play for & if we play the way we have in preceding games we give ourselves a good shout but again a tough tie & I believe EK would give the majority of League 2 sides a run for their money they are where they are on ability & merit. I hope we can get a good number at home behind the team & I think Zorro may also be back too to add his energy & enthusiasm. Finally thanks you to all at EK for their hospitality nice genuine people and a good set up behind the scenes. PS Congrats again to your U20's on winning their league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeton Clyde Boy Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Would like to hear from a EK supporters point of view... if only they had any fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Judge Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 7 minutes ago, Blue Oktober said: A poor performance from us today a little better second half when we showed more composure and played the ball on the deck as opposed to aimless punts which was the theme first half. Lewis Moore effective running at the EK defence and Sime did well as a make shift LB. some timely saves from Jamie too Carrick, Henderson, Miller not at the races & McLaughlan . Robbie looked lively when he came on too. Credit to EK & organised outfit & a real threat throughout as I thought they would be too many people writing them off based on I don't know what. The issue of penalties needs to be addressed we need to stick with our strikers & or Mullen who hits a great dead ball & only missed at Annan as he lost his footing. Personally today I would have had Moore take it as was playing well & confident whereas Kyle not having his best game just adding more personal pressure. It is all there to play for & if we play the way we have in preceding games we give ourselves a good shout but again a tough tie & I believe EK would give the majority of League 2 sides a run for their money they are where they are on ability & merit. I hope we can get a good number at home behind the team & I think Zorro may also be back too to add his energy & enthusiasm. Finally thanks you to all at EK for their hospitality nice genuine people and a good set up behind the scenes. PS Congrats again to your U20's on winning their league. Thanks Blue. It's always nice to read a fair and balanced opinion. I really enjoyed the match today. It was keenly fought with both teams looking to attack at every opportunity. I believed I could see a clear difference in your team versus most opponents we have played at home in the LL this season...bigger, better, faster, stronger. That said I felt we gave you a real game and had good chances to score, hopefully to anyone that hasn't been to K Park before it was a good advert for the Lowland league. I look forward to next weeks trip to CP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowden316 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 If we play like that next week it's Lowland League football to be perfectly blunt as today there was huge question marks of some players overall application today considering what is at stake! Didnt seem to me they had been watching when the sunshines maybe they need to watch the fighting spirit of a team that won at East End!! I hope some arent on Pre Contracts as we didn't look like a team battling for survival Baffled how Miller got to take the penalty Massive next Saturday and hopefully we do it and if we don't then quite simply we deserve to go down and thanks to Fox who should have been punted months ago despite the clear warning signs! The player's need to apply themselves 100 percent next Saturday as quite simply this season has been horrific for everyone connected to the club. Hoofball is no use as I am sick and tired of seeing the ball lumped to Renton I will be extremely angry if we get relegated to EK as that is the worst soulless game I have attended in my life if thats what champions atmosphere in the Lowland League feels like well I say no more! The player's cannot afford to be gutless next week as next Saturday really is Do or Die for this great wee Football Club I wouldn't like to be the Cowdenbeath players at Full Time if they let us down as there won't be any happy clappers that's for sure! Hope Neil is back to fire the player's up next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Pit_Owns Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 25 minutes ago, Blue Oktober said: The issue of penalties needs to be addressed we need to stick with our strikers & or Mullen who hits a great dead ball & only missed at Annan as he lost his footing. Personally today I would have had Moore take it as was playing well & confident whereas Kyle not having his best game just adding more personal pressure. So we need to stick with our strikers and/or Mullen for penalties? Then you suggest Moore should have taken it today who is neither a striker and/or Mullen. Where does the idea that Mullen is a dead ball specialist come from? He has scored twice this season - both in the same game. One was an absolutely cracking free kick and the other deceived everyone and really the keeper should have had it. Other than that, his free kicks have been poor and his corners woeful. The best player for the job should be taking the penalties - regardless of their position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 31 minutes ago, Blue Oktober said: A poor performance from us today a little better second half when we showed more composure and played the ball on the deck as opposed to aimless punts which was the theme first half. Lewis Moore effective running at the EK defence and Sime did well as a make shift LB. some timely saves from Jamie too Carrick, Henderson, Miller not at the races & McLaughlan . Robbie looked lively when he came on too. Credit to EK & organised outfit & a real threat throughout as I thought they would be too many people writing them off based on I don't know what. The issue of penalties needs to be addressed we need to stick with our strikers & or Mullen who hits a great dead ball & only missed at Annan as he lost his footing. Personally today I would have had Moore take it as was playing well & confident whereas Kyle not having his best game just adding more personal pressure. It is all there to play for & if we play the way we have in preceding games we give ourselves a good shout but again a tough tie & I believe EK would give the majority of League 2 sides a run for their money they are where they are on ability & merit. I hope we can get a good number at home behind the team & I think Zorro may also be back too to add his energy & enthusiasm. Finally thanks you to all at EK for their hospitality nice genuine people and a good set up behind the scenes. PS Congrats again to your U20's on winning their league. Pretty well summed up BO. Nice to meet the folk behind the scenes at EK as you say nice folk and excellent hospitality from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Oktober Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 41 minutes ago, The_Judge said: Thanks Blue. It's always nice to read a fair and balanced opinion. I really enjoyed the match today. It was keenly fought with both teams looking to attack at every opportunity. I believed I could see a clear difference in your team versus most opponents we have played at home in the LL this season...bigger, better, faster, stronger. That said I felt we gave you a real game and had good chances to score, hopefully to anyone that hasn't been to K Park before it was a good advert for the Lowland league. I look forward to next weeks trip to CP. You gave us more than a real game first half used the ball far more intelligently than we did & comfortable in possession & with the best chance only a good save from our keeper & Kyle clearing off the line preventing you being ahead. Second half we came into it a bit more without dominating indeed at one point end to end chances both ways, played also in a good spirit competitive but both sides giving honest effort. I was a good game for the neutral and as you say a good advert for he Lowland league clearly your stadium has physical limitations easy to criticise but you have to work with what you have I can however see a good hard working club structure .Both Dale Carrick & Kris Renton not at their best Dale particularly uncharacteristically wasteful. Enjoy Central Park but hope you understand from my point not too much I think it will not be a long wait until you are in SPPL but if we can postpone that say 12 months I would be grateful All the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowden316 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 On behind the scenes matters great to hear Club 135 of to a flying start! What do fans think of putting names down at the turnstiles next Saturday agreeing to donate a tenner if we win next Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Oktober Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 7 minutes ago, The_Pit_Owns said: So we need to stick with our strikers and/or Mullen for penalties? Then you suggest Moore should have taken it today who is neither a striker and/or Mullen. Where does the idea that Mullen is a dead ball specialist come from? He has scored twice this season - both in the same game. One was an absolutely cracking free kick and the other deceived everyone and really the keeper should have had it. Other than that, his free kicks have been poor and his corners woeful. The best player for the job should be taking the penalties - regardless of their position. Just my opinion I thought Lewis looked sharp & confident today whereas both strikers not of their best. Again only my opinion Mullen does deliver a decent dead ball. You are entirely free to your own opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAFan Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 EK manager likes a moan eh. Bit more dignified from Lockey. Really didn't think the officials got a whole lot wrong. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/east-kilbride-hold-cowdenbeath-after-10416569 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Oktober Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 12 minutes ago, Cowden316 said: If we play like that next week it's Lowland League football to be perfectly blunt as today there was huge question marks of some players overall application today considering what is at stake! Didnt seem to me they had been watching when the sunshines maybe they need to watch the fighting spirit of a team that won at East End!! I hope some arent on Pre Contracts as we didn't look like a team battling for survival Baffled how Miller got to take the penalty Massive next Saturday and hopefully we do it and if we don't then quite simply we deserve to go down and thanks to Fox who should have been punted months ago despite the clear warning signs! The player's need to apply themselves 100 percent next Saturday as quite simply this season has been horrific for everyone connected to the club. Hoofball is no use as I am sick and tired of seeing the ball lumped to Renton I will be extremely angry if we get relegated to EK as that is the worst soulless game I have attended in my life if thats what champions atmosphere in the Lowland League feels like well I say no more! The player's cannot afford to be gutless next week as next Saturday really is Do or Die for this great wee Football Club I wouldn't like to be the Cowdenbeath players at Full Time if they let us down as there won't be any happy clappers that's for sure! Hope Neil is back to fire the player's up next week We fell short of expectations today with a few as I've outlined not performing but regardless still in the game, & had the chance to nick it. We need to get 100% behind the boys next week. In terms of "hoofball" when we got back to a passing game second half more effective & I know Gary & Billy have reiterated that to the boys. Nervous times for all at the club fans, board , management & of course players we need to all rally round a big task ahead but not beyond us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 5 minutes ago, NotAFan said: EK manager likes a moan eh. Bit more dignified from Lockey. Really didn't think the officials got a whole lot wrong.http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/east-kilbride-hold-cowdenbeath-after-10416569 I thought the officials got the main shouts right - Strachan dived and was rightly booked while the number 2 handled the ball for our spot kick which I imagine will be clearly seen in the highlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wulliemc Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I have to admit in real time I thought it was a Cowden handball for the penalty. Waiting for the highlights... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryHill Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Nah. EK handball. Was right in line. Think it was that obvious the linesman eventually thougt he better get involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowden316 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 8 minutes ago, Blue Oktober said: We fell short of expectations today with a few as I've outlined not performing but regardless still in the game, & had the chance to nick it. We need to get 100% behind the boys next week. In terms of "hoofball" when we got back to a passing game second half more effective & I know Gary & Billy have reiterated that to the boys. Nervous times for all at the club fans, board , management & of course players we need to all rally round a big task ahead but not beyond us. Absolutely Alan 100 percent behind what you are saying and I will be behind them 100 and I expect to see the same commitment from the players. I am just hurting tonight with the horrible thought of being 90 minutess away from being potentially out of senior football and what the repercussions could be! Met a lot of great guys since supporting Cowden and want to see that support stay The player's have the ability to do the business next Saturday On today's linesman must be given credit for waving his flag for the pen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 28 minutes ago, Cowden316 said: If we play like that next week it's Lowland League football to be perfectly blunt as today there was huge question marks of some players overall application today considering what is at stake! Didnt seem to me they had been watching when the sunshines maybe they need to watch the fighting spirit of a team that won at East End!! I hope some arent on Pre Contracts as we didn't look like a team battling for survival Baffled how Miller got to take the penalty Massive next Saturday and hopefully we do it and if we don't then quite simply we deserve to go down and thanks to Fox who should have been punted months ago despite the clear warning signs! The player's need to apply themselves 100 percent next Saturday as quite simply this season has been horrific for everyone connected to the club. Hoofball is no use as I am sick and tired of seeing the ball lumped to Renton I will be extremely angry if we get relegated to EK as that is the worst soulless game I have attended in my life if thats what champions atmosphere in the Lowland League feels like well I say no more! The player's cannot afford to be gutless next week as next Saturday really is Do or Die for this great wee Football Club I wouldn't like to be the Cowdenbeath players at Full Time if they let us down as there won't be any happy clappers that's for sure! Hope Neil is back to fire the player's up next week I suppose it was a bit of a flat atmosphere give there were probably 600 or so folk there, you could probably hear someone unwrap a sweetie paper but you can say that about a lot of grounds! Could be down to folk on either side being too nervous about what's at stake. Hopefully we do play better next week as mentioned we played better with the ball on the deck and hopefully the narrower pitch will be better for us. Still all to play for it was always going to be hard there today EK have only lost 2 home games this season against Cumbernauld and Spartans while winning the rest. They have an experienced squad who are used to winning on their home park and quite a few of them have played in the SPFL and could still do so probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowden316 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 1 minute ago, cowdenbeath said: I suppose it was a bit of a flat atmosphere give there were probably 600 or so folk there, you could probably hear someone unwrap a sweetie paper but you can say that about a lot of grounds! Could be down to folk on either side being too nervous about what's at stake. Hopefully we do play better next week as mentioned we played better with the ball on the deck and hopefully the narrower pitch will be better for us. Still all to play for it was always going to be hard there today EK have only lost 2 home games this season against Cumbernauld and Spartans while winning the rest. They have an experienced squad who are used to winning on their home park and quite a few of them have played in the SPFL and could still do so probably. The Artificial Pitch probably didn't help much either and perhaps has helped EKs home record this season At least we kept another clean sheet considering winter and Vitoria look very decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Judge Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 10 minutes ago, wulliemc said: I have to admit in real time I thought it was a Cowden handball for the penalty. Waiting for the highlights... I honestly thought the same Wullie but the linesman was more in line with it and seemed certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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