Mr November Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 12 minutes ago, AJ77 said: https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1151139327?-35414:17927 Whilst we're on topic of the Goat, stumbled across this article this afternoon! With McGill out we do need a forward, so just put him on the bench. If we’re going to be rubbish and lose games we may as well make it entertaining. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mybitchunderprotest Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mr November said: With McGill out we do need a forward, so just put him on the bench. If we’re going to be rubbish and lose games we may as well make it entertaining. Would be great for entertainment as you say but unfortunately throwing a young laddie to the wolves of our support would be an horrendous error. I can still hear the 30 minutes worth of verbal abuse and diatribe directed to our (more experienced) goal keeper after his one error on Saturday when his clearing punch left a bit to be desired. The singling out of players for completely unnecessary abuse is something which some in our support revel in and I'm not sure why they think this is likely to motivate a player to do better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny_m Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 59 minutes ago, Mybitchunderprotest said: Would be great for entertainment as you say but unfortunately throwing a young laddie to the wolves of our support would be an horrendous error. I can still hear the 30 minutes worth of verbal abuse and diatribe directed to our (more experienced) goal keeper after his one error on Saturday when his clearing punch left a bit to be desired. The singling out of players for completely unnecessary abuse is something which some in our support revel in and I'm not sure why they think this is likely to motivate a player to do better. Agree, i very rarely shout abuse at players. Going back many years, one of my first games in the Junior ranks was a pre-season friendly against Airdrie where we played 3 x 30 mins periods. That 2nd period the Airdrie side included Clark, McGuire, Flood, McCluskey & Tom McCafferty. I vowed then that i wouldn't shout abuse given how shiite i was and even though the standard of player was higher then! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Reed Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 18 hours ago, Mybitchunderprotest said: Would be great for entertainment as you say but unfortunately throwing a young laddie to the wolves of our support would be an horrendous error. I can still hear the 30 minutes worth of verbal abuse and diatribe directed to our (more experienced) goal keeper after his one error on Saturday when his clearing punch left a bit to be desired. The singling out of players for completely unnecessary abuse is something which some in our support revel in and I'm not sure why they think this is likely to motivate a player to do better. 19 hours ago, AJ77 said: https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1151139327?-35414:17927 Whilst we're on topic of the Goat, stumbled across this article this afternoon! Thought we could have heard a bit more about him if he has had some outstanding performances, 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mybitchunderprotest Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 4 hours ago, Jack Reed said: Thought we could have heard a bit more about him if he has had some outstanding performances, Communication let me down 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ77 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 5 hours ago, Jack Reed said: Thought we could have heard a bit more about him if he has had some outstanding performances, The club giving us updates on how the academy are doing? Don't be so ridiculous 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Reed Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 3 hours ago, Mybitchunderprotest said: Communication let me down Seem to have heard that before 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapelhall chap Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 (edited) Gone for that very common football score of 1-1. No more expectations than that which is a real downer mainly due to performance in away games Might be better at home but that wafer thin squad looks a serious worry. Edited October 27, 2022 by Chapelhall chap Spelling 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapitalDiamond Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Podcast with the Airdrie Fan TV guys if anyone wants to understand what they are up to. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Fernández Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 'Airdrie Fan TV' had no idea that was even a thing, couldn't imagine the poor boy having to interview us pie and bovrilers after a 4-0 pumping off Montrose, although it would be peak viewing for the rest of the division. Fair play to them however from trying something different to engage with the fans and the players. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys McCabe Hype Train Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 9 hours ago, David Fernández said: Fair play to them however from trying something different to engage with the fans and the players. Someone has to! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Reed Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 9 hours ago, David Fernández said: 'Airdrie Fan TV' had no idea that was even a thing, couldn't imagine the poor boy having to interview us pie and bovrilers after a 4-0 pumping off Montrose, although it would be peak viewing for the rest of the division. Fair play to them however from trying something different to engage with the fans and the players. What a club these bad fans again, 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShineOnYouCrazyDiamonds Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 With Ballantyne returning I imagine we’ll either line up with a back 3 with wing backs or see McCabe move back into midfield. My guess would be 3-4-3. Lyness Watson McCabe Fordyce Ballantyne Telfer Devenny Deveney Jamieson Gallagher Smith That would leave ATS and McMaster on the bench, although I’d personally prefer to see ATS play over Fordyce on the left of the back 3 since he’s been on rotten form and that would let him manage the game from the bench. I think that central midfield duo would be quite reliant on their other teammates helping them out so as to not be overrun by Montrose, so would require the back 3 to take turns stepping up into midfield as well as the wing backs coming in a bit narrower and Smith doing his usual tracking back. It’s not exactly a lineup that fills me with confidence at the moment. Essentially what I’d be looking for is us not losing, Ballantyne lasting 90 minutes without getting sent off, no more injuries and a bit more defensive resilience and midfield control than we’ve seen in the last couple of months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr November Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 25 minutes ago, ShineOnYouCrazyDiamonds said: With Ballantyne returning I imagine we’ll either line up with a back 3 with wing backs or see McCabe move back into midfield. My guess would be 3-4-3. Lyness Watson McCabe Fordyce Ballantyne Telfer Devenny Deveney Jamieson Gallagher Smith That would leave ATS and McMaster on the bench, although I’d personally prefer to see ATS play over Fordyce on the left of the back 3 since he’s been on rotten form and that would let him manage the game from the bench. I think that central midfield duo would be quite reliant on their other teammates helping them out so as to not be overrun by Montrose, so would require the back 3 to take turns stepping up into midfield as well as the wing backs coming in a bit narrower and Smith doing his usual tracking back. It’s not exactly a lineup that fills me with confidence at the moment. Essentially what I’d be looking for is us not losing, Ballantyne lasting 90 minutes without getting sent off, no more injuries and a bit more defensive resilience and midfield control than we’ve seen in the last couple of months. Agree with all of this. I'd also drop Fordyce for ATS (imagine suggesting that in the summer!). As you say, I would worry about that midfield and while he'd be wasted in there, I wonder if Smith could play in there alongside them to add some work-rate and forward runs. It's not exactly a vintage team though and if we go a goal down, looking to a bench of ATS, McMaster and Cole Gibson is hardly inspiring. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Fernández Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Listening to the pre match interviews it says that Gabby McGill is in crutches so could be out for a bit. I think it would be good to see ATS play in the back 3 and have Dycey instructing things from the dugout on Saturday, wasn't at the Edinburgh game but based on what posters have been saying he was poor. Centre Midfield pairing of Devenney and Telfer doesn't fill me with much confidence either without any type of defensive midfielder next to them that midfield could get easily overrun. It would be a terrific result if we are able to get a victory from this, bet on Montrose and BTTS at 11/2 so hopefully that bites myself on the ar*e and we can get 3 points and start kicking on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Reed Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 9 hours ago, David Fernández said: Listening to the pre match interviews it says that Gabby McGill is in crutches so could be out for a bit. I think it would be good to see ATS play in the back 3 and have Dycey instructing things from the dugout on Saturday, wasn't at the Edinburgh game but based on what posters have been saying he was poor. Centre Midfield pairing of Devenney and Telfer doesn't fill me with much confidence either without any type of defensive midfielder next to them that midfield could get easily overrun. It would be a terrific result if we are able to get a victory from this, bet on Montrose and BTTS at 11/2 so hopefully that bites myself on the ar*e and we can get 3 points and start kicking on. Think Fordyce will be better on the park than playing manager, to be honest I have never seen a set up like we have in all my days in or at football. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyMo Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 19 hours ago, David Fernández said: It would be a terrific result if we are able to get a victory from this, bet on Montrose and BTTS at 11/2 so hopefully that bites myself on the ar*e and we can get 3 points and start kicking on. Betting on the opposition because it fecks up your coupon reeks of desperation. We've all done it. Mon the Mighty Mo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passionate Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 21 hours ago, David Fernández said: Listening to the pre match interviews it says that Gabby McGill is in crutches so could be out for a bit. I think it would be good to see ATS play in the back 3 and have Dycey instructing things from the dugout on Saturday, wasn't at the Edinburgh game but based on what posters have been saying he was poor. Centre Midfield pairing of Devenney and Telfer doesn't fill me with much confidence either without any type of defensive midfielder next to them that midfield could get easily overrun. It would be a terrific result if we are able to get a victory from this, bet on Montrose and BTTS at 11/2 so hopefully that bites myself on the ar*e and we can get 3 points and start kicking on. Its one for us o go back to basics, McCabe moving to defence has done nothing really except open glaring holes in midfield, with Ballantyne back I would settle for this side.. Lyness . Ballantyne. Watson ... Fordyce..... ATS..... Telfer . McCabe........ j Deveney Jamieson.... Gall........ Smih... subs...Devenney, McMaster Not much else we can do , hopefully we can all sit in our usual seats again after he QOS debacle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Reed Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 15 minutes ago, Passionate said: Its one for us o go back to basics, McCabe moving to defence has done nothing really except open glaring holes in midfield, with Ballantyne back I would settle for this side.. Lyness . Ballantyne. Watson ... Fordyce..... ATS..... Telfer . McCabe........ j Deveney Jamieson.... Gall........ Smih... subs...Devenney, McMaster Not much else we can do , hopefully we can all sit in our usual seats again after he QOS debacle Nice to able to play with 3 upfront, prefer to try and strengthen the midfield if poss, maybe Devenney in midfield, Jamieson on the bench, workers we need against Montrose, Not easy being so short of players at this time of the season, 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds on the Windshield Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 How about Lyness Ballantyne Watson Fordyce ATS Devenney Telfer McCabe Deveney Gal Smith With McCabe sitting in front of the back three to stop the shots from outside the box and ping his passes. Telfer and Deveney in front of him making nice little triangles for short passes moving forward. Devenney driving forward with ATS covering behind as required. Watson Fordyce ATS strong at corners and free kicks. Ballantyne and Smith driving into the box and Gal with tap ins. Watson can make his driving runs forward through the middle with cover behind. This leaves Jamieson to come on as impact sub. This plays to the strengths of the players we have going forward while addressing the defensive issues that have been costing us goals and would give us back control of the mid field. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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