Dave Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 (edited) Scotland able to provide a nice distraction from the nerve-racking end to the season we're facing, but it's back to business as usual this week with a trip to Kirkcaldy. Much like last week, I regard this as a must win for us if we want to maintain a fight for the title. Unlike last week though, we cannot afford to give away points again by not showing up and putting in poor performances. This season there has been a pattern of a bounce back after a defeat, so here's hoping the trend continues. If fit Kilday and Thomson get back in the starting XI for me, and I also want Healy to start over Henderson. Raith going into this on the back of a disappointing performance of their own in the cup final, hopefully feeling a bit of a hangover from that and we can take advantage. Edited March 29, 2023 by Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 If we win this, and Thistle somehow lose to Cove Rangers, we might get a slightly exciting run in. As things stand at the moment, though, it feels like our season ended on Sunday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirJimmyofNic Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 I cant see us putting in another 1st 45mins like Sundays cup game, if we can find the net again I think we'll end up putting a dent in Queens title aspirations 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjameos Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 13 minutes ago, SirJimmyofNic said: I cant see us putting in another 1st 45mins like Sundays cup game, if we can find the net again I think we'll end up putting a dent in Queens title aspirations 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachnophile Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 30 minutes ago, Dave said: Scotland able to provide a nice distraction from the nerve-racking end to the season we're facing, but it's back to business as usual this week with a trip to Kirkcaldy. Much like last week, I regard this as a must win for us if we want to maintain a fight for the title. Unlike last week though, we cannot afford to give away points again by not showing up and putting in poor performances. This season there has been a pattern of a bounce back after a defeat, so here's hoping the trend continues. If fit Kilday and Thomson get back in the starting XI for me, and I also want Healy to start over Henderson. Raith going into this on the back of a disappointing performance of their own in the cup final, hopefully feeling a bit of a hangover from that and we can take advantage. I agree about Kilday and Thomson. They definitely start if fit. I think Eze has improved but as a unit Kilday & Fox are far superior to Fox & Eze. I'm not sure about Healy starting. I think we have to trust Coyle on that - he may have more impact coming on as a sub. I would not be against bringing McPake back assuming there are no off-field issues preventing it. Although he has not always been amazing, the team has generally been at its best with him in it. I'd like to see better link up between Oakley and Thomas on the right - they looked great the first couple of times they played together but have never really kicked on from that. I'd also like to see our wide players out wide putting crosses in for Shields rather than Shields going out wide & putting crosses in for no one. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pens_Dark Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Always loved Kirkcaldy and, more importantly, Raith Rovers. Do us a solid my East Coast brethren's. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 A decent start, 1-0 at the half, then concede a set piece goal within the first 10 minutes of the second half, and cruise to a 1-1 draw. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachnophile Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 35 minutes ago, Pens_Dark said: Always loved Kirkcaldy, Partick, Hamilton, Greenock, and Ayr. Do us a solid my East Coast/West coast /Lansrkshire brethren's. Fixed it so you can just cut & paste it every week. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Your Own Socks Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 More confident about winning at Stark’s than facing up to a parked bus at Stenny. I’d say the Hamilton game away was the last day of real fluid football and hopefully we get some time and space to flow this week. Any score with us having one more than Raith will do me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Bestest of luck to the Platform 3's. Raith these little Queenies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 After the impact of Sunday it's hard to see anything other than an away win. Probably with a bit to spare. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpaddyx Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 In the 3 games against Queens Park we have had 50 shots on goal and only managed to score 3 goals, one of was a rebound from a (poorly taken) penalty. That probably sums up our season and is likely why we won't make the play offs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girth Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 7 hours ago, SirJimmyofNic said: I cant see us putting in another 1st 45mins like Sundays cup game, if we can find the net again I think we'll end up putting a dent in Queens title aspirations 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pens_Dark Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 4 hours ago, Arachnophile said: Fixed it so you can just cut & paste it every week. Appreciated! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Reilly Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 22 hours ago, Arachnophile said: I agree about Kilday and Thomson. They definitely start if fit. I think Eze has improved but as a unit Kilday & Fox are far superior to Fox & Eze. I'm not sure about Healy starting. I think we have to trust Coyle on that - he may have more impact coming on as a sub. I would not be against bringing McPake back assuming there are no off-field issues preventing it. Although he has not always been amazing, the team has generally been at its best with him in it. I'd like to see better link up between Oakley and Thomas on the right - they looked great the first couple of times they played together but have never really kicked on from that. I'd also like to see our wide players out wide putting crosses in for Shields rather than Shields going out wide & putting crosses in for no one. I agree with everything above. McPake for Henderson with Heally as an impact sub later in the game. Unfortunately against Arbroath Heally was wasted when he came on as we kept missing him out by launching balls forward. If he plays he needs to be able to use his pace and quick feet to hurt the opposition. The other option is Savoury out wide with Jarrett through the middle. Thomas, Jarrett and Savoury are our three best attacking midfielders/forwards, but to have all three playing either Savoury or Jarrett need to play wide where we don't get the best out of them. I totally agree that we need Shields in the box more often. He does well in the channels but as we saw against Hamilton he's handy in the 6 yard box, and that was sorley missing against Arbroath. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathcartSkins Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 A free flowing football display putting QP 2-0 up at half-time, followed by a very nervous second 45 holding on for dear life; after all, 2-0 is the most dangerous scoreline in football! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QP's in my DNA Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Surely following on from last weeks game, OC must insist on better use of any corners we win, and also target practice for everyone. Against Arbroath I counted 5 corners where big Eze at 6'7" stood waiting in the box, as he had done against Inverness(and puting their defence under pressure every time). 3 of the 5 were taken as short corners, which all failed to get the ball in the box. The other two hit the first defender at the near post again failing to use the height of the tallest man on the pitch. Even if he's playing badly, as a target man at set pieces he will create opportunities for others. As for target practise, given that we took 30+mins to get a shot on target, in the second half within the same 30mins, we had 3 shots at goal from around the 18 yard line. Every one looked as if it went out of the ground. I must admit our collective effort was well below it's usual level, with Scotland showing against Spain how determination and effort brings positive results. Having said all that top o' the league wi' just 6 games to go, and loving every minute of it. Wouldn't all those trolls from Dundee's second team just love to be in our shoes. That's why they cannae drag themselves away from our game topics. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Your Own Socks Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 16 minutes ago, QP's in my DNA said: Surely following on from last weeks game, OC must insist on better use of any corners we win, and also target practice for everyone. Against Arbroath I counted 5 corners where big Eze at 6'7" stood waiting in the box, as he had done against Inverness(and puting their defence under pressure every time). 3 of the 5 were taken as short corners, which all failed to get the ball in the box. The other two hit the first defender at the near post again failing to use the height of the tallest man on the pitch. Even if he's playing badly, as a target man at set pieces he will create opportunities for others. As for target practise, given that we took 30+mins to get a shot on target, in the second half within the same 30mins, we had 3 shots at goal from around the 18 yard line. Every one looked as if it went out of the ground. I must admit our collective effort was well below it's usual level, with Scotland showing against Spain how determination and effort brings positive results. Having said all that top o' the league wi' just 6 games to go, and loving every minute of it. Wouldn't all those trolls from Dundee's second team just love to be in our shoes. That's why they cannae drag themselves away from our game topics. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specky Ginger Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 In Saturday's match programme: - John Greer chats to a favourite of both clubs, Mark Ferry, - An interview with Connor McBride, - John Greer chats to Rovers goalkeeper from the early 60s John Miller who enjoyed his recent visit to Stark's Park, - Match reports and photos from the Cove and Hamilton games, - A Memory Match from Hampden in December 2008, - Photos and report from the recent International Women's Day celebrations at Stark's Park. Plus all the usual features including the Manager's Notes, Mascots feature, On This Day, Quiz, Stats and Team Lines. On sale in and around the ground for only £3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampden Diehard Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Great that Rovers still do a printed programme. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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