1320Lichtie Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, ExiledLichtie said: Really enjoying the fact that there are several viable and different teams we could put out. Do we go wide with Stowe and Hylton? Do we play a more narrow but creative team with Turan and Dow? Do we have Balde in the centre or one of the wider roles? In previous seasons its felt like we've had one feasible team, and then anything else is a huge mistake, but there are so many valid permutations this year! Agree but think we’ve got to play either Bird or McIntosh upfront in that role regardless of which way we go… their pace, strength and work rate are a massive part of how we play and how we get up the park - also look like the 2 best finishers we’ve got at club by a mile and both on bench today, don’t get it at all Last time I didn’t understand a DC team selection we won 3-0 away however Edited September 16, 2023 by 1320Lichtie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledLichtie Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 9 minutes ago, 1320Lichtie said: Agree but think we’ve got to play either Bird or McIntosh upfront in that role regardless of which way we go… their pace, strength and work rate are a massive part of how we play and how we get up the park - also look like the 2 best finishers we’ve got at club by a mile and both on bench today, don’t get it at all Last time I didn’t understand a DC team selection we won 3-0 away however Agreed, to me, Bird and McIntosh seem fairly interchangeable in terms of what they bring, although Bird seems the most predatory finisher. Turan, as much as I'm a fan, isn't quite the same goal threat, and I wouldn't pick him as the lone man up front over the other two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledLichtie Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Thinking about it, Bird came off injured early in his last couple of games, so I could understand keeping him on the bench as a precautionary measure, but I don't understand why you wouldn't then play McIntosh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
++Ammo - Airdrie++ Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 McCabe and McMaster in the same team . I think Aitken can think himself a little unlucky to be missing out, especially as I thought McCabe looked a little "rusty" in some of his challenges against UOS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, ExiledLichtie said: Agreed, to me, Bird and McIntosh seem fairly interchangeable in terms of what they bring, although Bird seems the most predatory finisher. Turan, as much as I'm a fan, isn't quite the same goal threat, and I wouldn't pick him as the lone man up front over the other two. Turan been great out wide I don’t get it - looking at that team today there’s nobody I really fancy to score a goal. Whole teams been chipping in but a lot of our goals have been from set plays and balls being in and around the box. Think it’s an odd team selection, even Stowe in on the left would feel like we had more of a goal threat on the park For the position Dow plays his goal and assist return is fkn stinking (not even looked at stats). Think he needs to step up Edited September 16, 2023 by 1320Lichtie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledLichtie Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, 1320Lichtie said: Turan been great out wide I don’t get it - looking at that team today there’s nobody I really fancy to score a goal. Whole teams been chipping in but a lot of our goals have been from set plays and balls being in and around the box. Think it’s an odd team selection, even Stowe in on the left would feel like we had more of a goal threat on the park For the position Dow plays his goal and assist return is fkn stinking (not even looked at stats). Think he needs to step up I can kind of understand in that McKenna and Hylton worked brilliantly last week, and we won with Turan up front, but like you I think its an odd selection. I'd rather see Turan playing a bit deeper. Regarding Dow, I think he gives us more in terms of what he does. When we play an out and out attacker like Stowe, Hylton or Turan out wide, then having Dow on the other side balances the team better (i.e. he's a wide midfielder rather than a winger or attacker), so its natural he doesn't have as many assists and goals. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Fernández Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, ++Ammo - Airdrie++ said: McCabe and McMaster in the same team . I think Aitken can think himself a little unlucky to be missing out, especially as I thought McCabe looked a little "rusty" in some of his challenges against UOS. I think McCabe and McMaster are playing together to try and win the midfield battle, plus I'd we are going a bit more direct then McCabe's passing range is good for that. Personally I'd have started Aiken ahead of him as he's been excellent but I can see why he's done it, imagine we'll be using both McGregor and O'Connors pace on the wing too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledLichtie Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 So I see our strategy is going to have to be "get as many goals as possible before this referee starts red carding us". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 Craig Napier you wee p***k 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledLichtie Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 1 minute ago, ExiledLichtie said: So I see our strategy is going to have to be "get as many goals as possible before this referee starts red carding us". There we go. What the f**k does he have against us? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) This is embarrassing - a fuckin shambles Playing against a reasonable breeze this first half so will have to hope we can see this through with wind at our back second half even if it is 10 v 12 Edited September 16, 2023 by 1320Lichtie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledLichtie Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 This referee has lost his mind. What the shuddering f**k was that meant to be? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, ExiledLichtie said: This referee has lost his mind. What the shuddering f**k was that meant to be? It’s personal for Napier - he’s a wee p***k 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passionate Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Airdrie surprisingly playing it safe, no option but to go longer, need Todorov and McGill up top second half, , big half ahead this will show what Airdrie have in the locker.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledLichtie Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 I am absolutely fizzing with rage here. Properly furious. Up till then, it was looking fantastic, Hylton had just scored an amazing individual goal, and it was beginning to look like how many. But no, that referee was itching to send someone off. We saw it in all those zero contact free kicks we conceded, and him squaring up to our defence. He just doesn't like us. The sending off felt inevitable after about 10 minutes. Expecting at least one of our management to also be red carded. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 Just now, ExiledLichtie said: I am absolutely fizzing with rage here. Properly furious. Up till then, it was looking fantastic, Hylton had just scored an amazing individual goal, and it was beginning to look like how many. But no, that referee was itching to send someone off. We saw it in all those zero contact free kicks we conceded, and him squaring up to our defence. He just doesn't like us. The sending off felt inevitable after about 10 minutes. Expecting at least one of our management to also be red carded. I think we will have someone else sent off too - the red card itself isn’t even the worst thing. First one definitely a yellow, second one could’ve been but absolutely no leeway. It’s all the wee ones they’ve been getting when we’ve quite clearly won the ball that’s pissing me off. A fkn joke 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond_for_life Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) We were far too passive that half. Good play from Hylton 24? For the assist and his goal. We are not at it at all and need to waken up. Given a chance with the red card and I have idea if the second was warranted. The first one certainly was though. Strange refereeing performance as I felt you could have had a few yellow cards for things he is letting slide yet he then seems to go off his tits for things that barely look a foul. Worst we have played this season and Arbroath showing how easy we can be had on days like this. Let’s what act two brings Edited September 16, 2023 by diamond_for_life 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond1924 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Here comes another example of how not to play against 10 men… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond_for_life Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) That will be that. Absolute pish from the wee man. Folk will moan and the second may again be argued by some but that was absolutely pathetic a 10 mins as you’ll ever see from us against 10 men Edited September 16, 2023 by diamond_for_life 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond_for_life Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Don’t want to be too dramatic but this is certainly a wake up call and hopefully just an off week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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