Raith_Raver Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) 28 minutes ago, SirJimmyofNic said: Showing my age here, but surprised no-one has given David Francey a mention Bob Crampsey, Arthur's sidekick was the most knowledgeable of them all, 'tho I don't remember him commenting on games much. A proper historian, and Queen's Park man through and through. PS - I can't think of any reason why we shouldn't win today. Edited January 8, 2022 by Raith_Raver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specky Ginger Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 42 minutes ago, The Mantis said: I think he claimed in his book to have been brought up with Shettleston Juniors. Near to Parkheid, but IMO he just latched onto whoever was winning. He seemed to suck Aberdeen's boaby for a while. Never forgave him for chapping doors and lying to the pensioners though. Don't remember too much about his Aberdeen fetish, but I make you absolutely right in that MacPherson seemed to side with either of the old firm against anyone else. He was a guest at the Rovers Hall of Fame night s few years ago (no idea why) and when he was about to be interviewed I whispered to my pal that I'd give it 30 seconds before he'd mention either Rangers, Celtic or the Old Firm collectively. I was miles off - it took him about five seconds of his first sentence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith_Raver Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 A rather unexpected lineup... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 John McGlynn pulling a few surprises again today. Going back to his "away" back three, and looking to the full backs for width. It's a bit of a counterintuitive approach to ending our barren run, putting in a defender for a striker, but you can see the logic. Through no lack of effort, our two strikers never really connected last week, so removing one of them and liberating the full backs we should hopefully be able to play more of the game further up the park. Quite surprised that he hasn't just pitched Gullan straight in, but another goalless showing from Varian and I think we'll see that next week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Raith Against The Machine said: John McGlynn pulling a few surprises again today. Going back to his "away" back three, and looking to the full backs for width. It's a bit of a counterintuitive approach to ending our barren run, putting in a defender for a striker, but you can see the logic. Through no lack of effort, our two strikers never really connected last week, so removing one of them and liberating the full backs we should hopefully be able to play more of the game further up the park. Quite surprised that he hasn't just pitched Gullan straight in, but another goalless showing from Varian and I think we'll see that next week. Is it a 3 -5-2 or has he finally given us the long threatened Musonda in midfield? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardy Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 1 minute ago, renton said: Is it a 3 -5-2 or has he finally given us the long threatened Musonda in midfield? He might start at DM but then there’s the flexibility of him then just being able to drop into a 3 when we have the ball out wide maybe. Who knows though. Just win Rovers please. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser_soze Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Stream purchased, beer in fridge, roll on 3pm. This hoodoo has to come to an end sometime. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 12 minutes ago, renton said: Is it a 3 -5-2 or has he finally given us the long threatened Musonda in midfield? It certainly could be, but it'd be a real attempt at packing the midfield. What's a step up from a 4-4-2 diamond? A 4-5-1 pentangle? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, Raith Against The Machine said: It certainly could be, but it'd be a real attempt at packing the midfield. What's a step up from a 4-4-2 diamond? A 4-5-1 pentangle? I dunno, Musonda at the base... Stanton and Matthews in the middle, Williamson up behind Ross and Varian in the two? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 We’ve played five at the back at ICT, Killie and Arbroath this season. Think it’s just our tried and tested formula for the ‘big’ away games but of course we might get a big surprise and it’s Musonda in midfield. I expect a 3-4-3/5-4-1 type thing, with Ross and Williamson joining in with the full-backs playing wide. Big day for Liam Dick, who was constantly found in space last week going forward and was frankly completely rubbish. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantene proV Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 20 minutes ago, keyser_soze said: Stream purchased, beer in fridge, roll on 3pm. This hoodoo has to come to an end sometime. What you having on your roll? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 13 minutes ago, renton said: I dunno, Musonda at the base... Stanton and Matthews in the middle, Williamson up behind Ross and Varian in the two? I'm looking forward to seeing this now, in about thirty yards square in the middle of the park. I hope you like tippy tappy triangles, Caley, because you're about to be passed to death! (It'll be the back three.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Raith Against The Machine said: I'm looking forward to seeing this now, in about thirty yards square in the middle of the park. I hope you like tippy tappy triangles, Caley, because you're about to be passed to death! (It'll be the back three.) I like that, will be great when Beelzebub bursts through the ground in the centre circle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser_soze Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, pantene proV said: What you having on your roll? beer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 1 minute ago, renton said: I like that, will be great when Beelzebub bursts through the ground in the centre circle. Rather see Gullan bursting through the Caley defence… 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Stream purchased too. Mon the Rovers! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, renton said: I like that, will be great when Beelzebub bursts through the ground in the centre circle. Can he play midfield? Hope he eats Dodds first. Or drags him back to hell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantene proV Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 48 minutes ago, Raith_Raver said: A rather unexpected lineup... Didn't Keatings have the number 9 jersey that's now Gullan's? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baillieinleeds Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 9 minutes ago, TxRover said: Rather see Gullan bursting through the Caley defence… That’s who he meant. The Hammer is back baaaby 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith_Raver Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, pantene proV said: Didn't Keatings have the number 9 jersey that's now Gullan's? Indeed, you're right. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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