Raith Against The Machine Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 That's McKay back in the starting line up. It better be a back three. If he's a right back again, I'm going to go fucking ballistic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Raith Against The Machine said: That's McKay back in the starting line up. It better be a back three. If he's a right back again, I'm going to go fucking ballistic. Looks like the old 5-2-1-2, that’s good news, if true. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Looks like the old 5-2-1-2, that’s good news, if true.Agreed, on both counts. I think it has to be the 3-4-1-2, and I'm pleased to see it. It looks like we're leaving some of our better individual attackers on the bench, but we've never looked anywhere near as cohesive with any other system.That said, without Vaughan or Hendry, it puts a lot of onus on Gullan to play between the lines, and I can't say I've seen too much of that from him. Hopefully the wing-backs pushing on helps to create chances for the front two. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, Raith Against The Machine said: Agreed, on both counts. I think it has to be the 3-4-1-2, and I'm pleased to see it. It looks like we're leaving some of our better individual attackers on the bench, but we've never looked anywhere near as cohesive with any other system. That said, without Vaughan or Hendry, it puts a lot of onus on Gullan to play between the lines, and I can't say I've seen too much of that from him. Hopefully the wing-backs pushing on helps to create chances for the front two. How about a 3-2-2-1-2? Can we meet in the middle? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoraith Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I hope you two are correct and it is the 5-2-1-2. I have a horrible feeling McKay will be stuck at right back in a 4-3-1-2 Munro McKay Bene Anderson Macdonald Miller Matthews Spencer Gullan Bowie Baird Hopefully I'm wrong, we'll see in a couple of minutes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 It is indeed the 3-4-1-2. First passage of play has MacDonald in acres of space in the left wing zone. Fingers crossed that's a sign of things to come. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 RaithTV calling it a 3-5-2 with MacDonald and Miller wide...that’ll do. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 It is indeed the 3-4-1-2. First passage of play has MacDonald in acres of space in the left wing zone. Fingers crossed that's a sign of things to come. And again. Stranraer's Hilton doesn't look interested in covering or following MacDonald. The right back really isn't happy about it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvz2000 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Not sure what’s happened to Stranraer supporters on here very quiet ,it’s been a very poor start to our season but also been unlucky with injuries and some poor refereeing decisions, last weeks result shows what taking your chances can do and hopefully given the lads some much needed confidence. tough one for us but if we can build on last week I think a draw is well within our capabilities but I’ll take all three points if offered . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Apologies if this endless shape chat is boring everyone, but it's more like Baird leading the line with Gullan and Bowie in support, rather than a front two with one behind. Fairly fluid though, that front three. Bowie in particular has been drifting wide. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Whatever it is, we look odds on the score eventually...which might be the kiss of death. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith_Raver Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Falkirk down 1-0 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I'm not convinced I can sit and watch the football at Stark's without earphones in any more. The number of absolute morons in this stand is unreal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Gullan!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALDERON Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 We really, really miss Hendry. That said, better side and worth the lead 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Sandy Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, Raith Against The Machine said: I'm not convinced I can sit and watch the football at Stark's without earphones in any more. The number of absolute morons in this stand is unreal. I agree, however, it's probably the only time in their week they feel they are "in control! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 1 minute ago, philpy said: Gullan!! “The Tapper”. Well, for all those disparaging McKay, let’s hear it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaithTheRover Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Just waiting for a contract to be laid out on a table for Gregory. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Sandy Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I have to wonder if Stranraer will finish with 11 men on the field!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Delightful composure from Jamie Gullan. One of those one-on-ones Greig Spence used to always miss - days and days to think about how he's going to get past the keeper.Complete breakaway, immediately following the only 30 seconds of the half that had any concerted Stranraer pressure. Them's the breaks.I'm glad we got the goal though, as a reward for the patience the team showed in that half. Without our stars, we were going to have to probe and prod to get chances. Despite what some of the eejits in the stand might think, the best way to do that is keep the ball, and look for gaps. It's not by launching the ball long for Baird and Bowie.Given the position Bowie has been taking up, I'd be tempted to swap him for Armstrong relatively soon. He's been playing more as a wide forward than an out and out striker, and he's not getting much change out of the defence. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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