platform 19 Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 On 14/04/2024 at 11:11, albynpark said: We only need to win 3 off our 5 games if Mussleburgh win all theirs. So obviously we'll beat Dunbar and Jeanfield, lose the rest and Mussleburgh will drop points somewhere to win us the league. Aye, sounds good 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordi1977 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 A great win over Dunbar last night, but best of all a much improved all round performance. Got away with one when Dunbar cracked what would have been a worldy off the bar just before the break when it was still 0-0. 2nd half we looked a bit more in control, but not creating too much until big Errol suddenly from almost nothing just flicked one in... well taken. After that we had a few good passages of play, but it wasn't until near the end that Jones smashed a shot from distance that was parried by the keeper nicely into the path of Miller to calmy pick a spot and head in before keeper could recover. Brilliant! And then we collapsed a bit, tried to hang on, Dunbar started to overrun us and got a goal back making it a very nervy last couple of minutes... but job done and a vital 3 points bagged. 4 games to go and 2 wins needed to guarantee the league... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blowin In the Wind Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 Yes, a great win last night at a place we have found very difficult in the last few years. Always been impressed with Dunbar, play some really good stuff and last night was no different. Would have settled for a point but getting all three is brilliant. Need to now focus on another tricky away trip to Dundonald. Getting close but not there yet, so keeping concentrated on the next game is vital. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordi1977 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 A tight first half today with not a lot between the sides, but then what a start to the 2nd half it was. Looked untouchable as raced into a 3 goal lead. The way it was going it looked like we could have more. But then, just back from suspension, Greg Page is sent off and just takes a little bit of the shine off a great win. He really makes it far too easy for refs to book him. Lads dug in well to see the game out. Dundonald got a phenomenal consolation with a freekick from about 25 yards... some hit. But it was too late to be of any concern. 3 points in the bag from a tough place to get points. Job done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albynpark Posted Wednesday at 06:58 Share Posted Wednesday at 06:58 No wonder we never win a cup. 7 changes from the lineup that beat Dundonald. Let's hope we can learn not to keep making this mistake. Disrespect our opponents, win zero prizes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blowin In the Wind Posted Wednesday at 09:04 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 09:04 2 hours ago, albynpark said: No wonder we never win a cup. 7 changes from the lineup that beat Dundonald. Let's hope we can learn not to keep making this mistake. Disrespect our opponents, win zero prizes. I think outwith the normal starting 11 there are only a few more who add much to the team. To compete even at mid level in the Lowland league we need about 5-6 new players. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albynpark Posted Wednesday at 10:19 Share Posted Wednesday at 10:19 1 hour ago, Blowin In the Wind said: I think outwith the normal starting 11 there are only a few more who add much to the team. To compete even at mid level in the Lowland league we need about 5-6 new players. Having a big squad creates bad results like last night. Getting the balance is key. I would say we need 3 good lowland league players and letting go about 6 or 7. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albynpark Posted Wednesday at 16:05 Share Posted Wednesday at 16:05 We last won a cup in 1988! Let that sink in and then think it's ok to approach Tuesday night like we did! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blowin In the Wind Posted Wednesday at 16:13 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 16:13 3 minutes ago, albynpark said: We last won a cup in 1988! Let that sink in and then think it's ok to approach Tuesday night like we did! It was the same a few weeks earlier against Inverkeithing when we lost a very winnable cup semifinal. I thought at that point we could still Hibs the league but a good win at Dunbar coupled with Kinnoulls surprise win at Musselburgh took all the pressure off. Will be good to be confirmed champions and that will make it a very good year but I still think it could have been a great year for the club and for the very hard working committee who put in endless hours. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordi1977 Posted Wednesday at 20:10 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:10 4 hours ago, albynpark said: We last won a cup in 1988! Let that sink in and then think it's ok to approach Tuesday night like we did! It's pretty shocking, really. That's two very winnable cup ties recently at home in two cups that we could have realistically aimed for winning. Fine, anyone can have an off day and be knocked out on the day, but it's the manner of both these defeats that sting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordi1977 Posted Wednesday at 20:15 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:15 3 hours ago, Blowin In the Wind said: It was the same a few weeks earlier against Inverkeithing when we lost a very winnable cup semifinal. I thought at that point we could still Hibs the league but a good win at Dunbar coupled with Kinnoulls surprise win at Musselburgh took all the pressure off. Will be good to be confirmed champions and that will make it a very good year but I still think it could have been a great year for the club and for the very hard working committee who put in endless hours. Inverkeithing game should have been a lesson learned (even though it wasn't learned from the earlier league match with them) and that is what is so disappointing. The season, compared to last, has been phenomenal. And it is maybe harsh to overly criticise, but it had the potential to be so much more. Just been a lot of complacency creeping in, especially the last couple of months and last night at times it felt like we were trying to play an exhibition match. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordi1977 Posted Wednesday at 20:19 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:19 What worries me more... if results at the weekend go our way and title is official... we then have two weeks of dead rubbers to take the foot of the gas... and then go into a playoff most likely against Dalbeattie Star who definitely will be up for it and not taking it lightly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blowin In the Wind Posted Wednesday at 20:45 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 20:45 23 minutes ago, Jordi1977 said: What worries me more... if results at the weekend go our way and title is official... we then have two weeks of dead rubbers to take the foot of the gas... and then go into a playoff most likely against Dalbeattie Star who definitely will be up for it and not taking it lightly. That’s a really good point. I agree the season has been great for the most part and maybe the league was all that mattered. But winning is a mentality and you don’t just switch it on or off. We need to finish strong and be ready for the playoffs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blowin In the Wind Posted Wednesday at 20:50 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 20:50 Another thing to note is that the WOS Premier is not done and dusted yet and Auchinleck can catch Beith so they may well be in the playoff mix too. I know we beat them in the cup but going down there would be a different proposition. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordi1977 Posted Wednesday at 21:13 Share Posted Wednesday at 21:13 18 minutes ago, Blowin In the Wind said: Another thing to note is that the WOS Premier is not done and dusted yet and Auchinleck can catch Beith so they may well be in the playoff mix too. I know we beat them in the cup but going down there would be a different proposition. Literally just been studying the west league after tonights results. I think Beith have just about enough home games to get over the line, but if Auchinleck win it, then they are coming into a playoff full of momentum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy25 Posted Wednesday at 21:42 Share Posted Wednesday at 21:42 27 minutes ago, Jordi1977 said: Literally just been studying the west league after tonights results. I think Beith have just about enough home games to get over the line, but if Auchinleck win it, then they are coming into a playoff full of momentum. Whats the play off dates and draw if its a South East & West playoff? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted Wednesday at 21:51 Share Posted Wednesday at 21:51 8 minutes ago, andy25 said: Whats the play off dates and draw if its a South East & West playoff? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy25 Posted Wednesday at 21:52 Share Posted Wednesday at 21:52 1 minute ago, FairWeatherFan said: Cheers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tamthebam Posted Thursday at 18:45 Share Posted Thursday at 18:45 Considering Broxburn have at least 3 BAME players in their squad if someone uttered these remarks they should be banned forthwith from Albyn Park, the stupid racists. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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