Laid-back Accie Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 (edited) Local game for me this, and looking forward to it. Haven't been to Forthbank since our last visit in one of the cups. I was confident we'd win last week, not feeling the same for this. Stirling look like they're a well organised compact side, that limit opponents to few chances. i'm sure the Falkirk game was a one off, and could be put down to the fact they had a very tough cup match a few days earlier, which by the look of things, they gave their all to try and get a result. A criticism from the Montrose game and you could argue all games so far, is we aren't taking a lot of the chances we get when they come along, which so far hasn't been an issue, but I think could be here. It looks like Rankin likes consistency, so I expect the same line up that we have been going with. But I would be tempted to change it up considering its away at a tough venue against a team that will cause us more problems than we've had so far. I'd like to see One and Henderson start, as they've been terrific from the bench and want to see if they can have that impact over 70-90 minutes. I might be in the minority for this one, but I would keep Smith in goals even if Fulton is ready, as he really hasn't put a foot wrong. A partnership will be building between him and the defence and I wouldn't want to disturb that unless there's a really good reason. I'll stay positive and predict a 1-0 win to the Accies. Edited August 28, 2023 by Laid-back Accie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accies1 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 If we play like we did on Saturday, I'm convinced we'll win. We had 3 golden chances on Saturday and I'm sure we'll be more lethal. I'd start One ahead of Winter but other than that I'm happy to keep the team as is. Think it would be harsh to drop Smith when we've currently went 4 games without conceding and for a pretty short keeper I've been impressed with how well he gathers crosses. I do think this will be our toughest game so far but I'll remain optimistic. 2-0 Accies. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Taranbino Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 We have a massive defensive crisis and think we are down to one single centre half now. We only had half a subs bench on Saturday and things have got worse since then. Manager trying to get some bodies in I believe. We have great team spirit and togetherness which has been carrying us to results, but like the Falkirk game, I wonder if this will be a step too far. With this team I always have hope though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Mcleod Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 I expect this to be the toughest test we've faced so far this season and I expect the game to be very close. I think this will be the first league game that we concede a goal in. I think we'll just do enough to win but it will be very close. I would bring Henderson and Oné (if he's still here by Saturday) in for O'Hara and Winter potentially a new face or 2 in by Saturday as well we will have to wait and see what can happen. Stirling 1-2 Accies. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartyMac Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 With our injuries in defence, can only see this going one way. Accies should win this fairly comfortably. We're also struggling to score in the league, with just one goal from open play in four matches, and even that was a bit of a fluke. Our strength this season, Falkirk game apart, has been our mental toughness and defensive stability. I'm not sure the latter will be available at the weekend. Hopefully the former will be good enough to maybe snatch a point. 2-0 Accies. To be honest, this is one of our 'free hit' games this season anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accies1 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Can Stirling fans please stop downplaying their chances? We all know the script when this sort of reverse psychology is played. Changed my mind, Stirling to win 3-0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WattersIsGod Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 tWe are probably going to have 1 of our regular back four. There is no cover to speak of. This in turn is probably going to mean midfielders playing at the back., weakening the midfield. Can't see any help coming in the short term. Always thought the squad seemed thin with defensive cover a particular weakness. I'd be delighted with a draw 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB_Bino Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 It's been said above, but this really is a free hit for us and with everything that appears to be going on with the Defence, I'm not really expecting us to come away with the 3 points. This squad has a way of proving people wrong though and despite only winning league games 1-0, I genuinely think there is goals in the squad, so there is a chance, however I expect Hamilton will simply have too much for us this week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owsley 2 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Can you pay at the gate? Your website isn't clear. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WC Boggs Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, Owsley 2 said: Can you pay at the gate? Your website isn't clear. I believe so. If that's wrong hopefully someone will say so. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accies1 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 11 minutes ago, Owsley 2 said: Can you pay at the gate? Your website isn't clear. Scott Struthers' Accies twitter account says you can pay at the gate. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVoiceofReason Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Owsley 2 said: Can you pay at the gate? Your website isn't clear. https://www.stirlingalbionfc.co.uk/event/stirling-albion-v-hamilton-academical/ says cash or eticket but no card payments 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WC Boggs Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Good luck to Darren and the team today. Them I support 100%. The crap going on in the background can just f.... off. I'm way past even caring. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdhafc1874 Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Noticed it's either buy online in advance or cash only at turnstiles to get in today. I've bought my ticket online but are we able to buy pies etc with a card or do we need cash for the food kiosk? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdhafc1874 Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 1-0 Accies, Henderson 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdhafc1874 Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 2-0 Accies, O'Hara 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smc4761 Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 And normal business under Rankin has resumed. 0-2 and cruising only to lose 2 stupid goals. 1st half decent then absolute dire in 2nd half Its still gonna be a long season unless we can get a striker 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latapythelegend Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Good to see the forth valleys small sides contributing towards the greater good for the district and acknowledging the need for a table tipping falkirk this year. Well done boys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raving On Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 I absolutely love that team. What an attitude! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyBear Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Game should have been done at half time. Played well and should have been 3 or 4 up. Second half was poor but still enough chances to kill game off. Penalty at the end looked very, very soft but a dreadful effort from O'Hara . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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