Raith_Raver Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 I remember that match against Dumbarton a couple of years ago when we had a complete defence out. We would normally have been expected to beat them but they won 2-0 with two simple goals. We tried to defend in that game instead of taking the game to them. On Saturday I reckon the best form of defence with a weal defence is to attack - we have a strong midfield and attacking options. I think we need to take the game to Arbroath, no massed defence this time. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Sandy Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Pleased we got as many points as we did earlier in the season!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Which player can do a Stephen Simmons and turn into Franz Beckenbauer for the game? We’ll need one of those type of performances from someone. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Raith_Raver said: I remember that match against Dumbarton a couple of years ago when we had a complete defence out. We would normally have been expected to beat them but they won 2-0 with two simple goals. We tried to defend in that game instead of taking the game to them. On Saturday I reckon the best form of defence with a weal defence is to attack - we have a strong midfield and attacking options. I think we need to take the game to Arbroath, no massed defence this time. That day we had Kieran MacDonald, Jamie Watson and Dave McKay as the only recognised defenders in the squad. I think Grant Anderson made up the back four. So while Saturday looks bad at least it's not that bad. Although Arbroath are obviously better opposition also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baillieinleeds Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 19 minutes ago, Ro Sham Bo said: That day we had Kieran MacDonald, Jamie Watson and Dave McKay as the only recognised defenders in the squad. I think Grant Anderson made up the back four. So while Saturday looks bad at least it's not that bad. Although Arbroath are obviously better opposition also. Arbroath are twice the team we are. They’re a team, we’re a squad big difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan3600 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 A win pretty well guarantees us top 4. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Just now, stan3600 said: A win pretty well guarantees us top 4. Have you not been paying attention to Thistle, Caley or the Rovers lately? There's absolutely no chance that Arbroath finish lower than second. Those three sides can barely muster enough to earn fourth, nevermind third. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichtielegend Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 I obviously was aware Benedictus would be out but Lang and Berra are arguably a better pairing anyway. To hear they are injured too is a massive boost. If Spencer is back, that'll be big for them. He's impressed me everytime I've seen him, including his spell at Forfar. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pub car king Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Spencer is out again and even if he makes it is unlikely to start. Honestly it's going to be a lashed up side that we send up to Gayfield. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFC360PUNK1320 Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Be interesting Sir DC's selection this weekend as would be pretty harsh to drop any of the starting line from the game against Ayr United on Saturday albeit i would imagine if Gaston is fit he will be back in between the sticks although Antell done well on Saturday and kept a clean sheet i would imagine Gaston would be back in as no 1. Nicky Low, Ricky Little, James Craigen, wee Hammy were all superb, McKenna was back to his best, i think Big Hammy and Wighton (a very clever player) play well together although we would like more goals from them, in fact all the players including the subs done well and Big Luke had some silky skills when he came on. Well done lads, keep it up, C'Mon the Red Lichties, 36-0. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokerson Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Same team for us i would imagine, maybe a a change if Gatson is fit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattie36 Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 (edited) Due to Raith’s defensive issues, I would like us to start with as sensible an attacking lineup as possible. Essentially the same 11 as last Saturday but with Gaston in goals and either Stewart or Linn on from the start with Craigen dropping to the bench. Nothing against Craigen and he played very well last week but we need to go for it. Edited March 23, 2022 by Tattie36 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 James Craigen was a guy I very much enjoyed watching in a Rovers Jersey. Not appreciated enough at the time, and effectively swapping him for Bobby Barr was a massive downgrade. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Aye Arbroath and Killie are guaranteed to finish in the top 2. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 5 hours ago, TheScarf said: Aye Arbroath and Killie are guaranteed to finish in the top 2. They should, but Arbroath seems a bit ropey recently and you never know, even with three shitty teams chasing them, nothing is impossible. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Jack D Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 We are absolutely not catching Arbroath. Saturday will demonstrate why. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers1992/1993 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 They should, but Arbroath seems a bit ropey recently and you never know, even with three shitty teams chasing them, nothing is impossible.We’re definitely not catching them and I don’t think ICT fans or Partick fans will say their chances are any different to ours at catching themI’ll also put it out there that Arbroath will be in the final as well as I don’t think of the 3 of us will beat them over 2 legs after 2 tough games on the week leading up to them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 3 hours ago, Rovers1992/1993 said: We’re definitely not catching them and I don’t think ICT fans or Partick fans will say their chances are any different to ours at catching them I’ll also put it out there that Arbroath will be in the final as well as I don’t think of the 3 of us will beat them over 2 legs after 2 tough games on the week leading up to them. The problem is you are choosing one team, a team that has been wobbling recently, against three teams, who have all sucked recently BUT who had strong streaks earlier this season. Statistically, one of the three should turn around, and unless Arbroath bank a few points, they can be caught. Do I think they’ll be caught, no…would I bet on them versus the field to win in the playoffs, no. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted March 24, 2022 Author Share Posted March 24, 2022 MacDonald might be fit for Saturday according to the Courier today. Nothing about Berra though so I'm guessing he'll definitely miss out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 9 hours ago, Rovers1992/1993 said: We’re definitely not catching them and I don’t think ICT fans or Partick fans will say their chances are any different to ours at catching them I’ll also put it out there that Arbroath will be in the final as well as I don’t think of the 3 of us will beat them over 2 legs after 2 tough games on the week leading up to them. I dunno, we had the cigars out against them a fortnight ago. They posed us zero threat. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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