Jim Mcintyres Arbroath vs Morton

[lichtie23]

Big game to start the new managers reign at Gayfield. Been told he likes to play 4-4-2 so will be interesting to see if we line up like that on Saturday. Hopefully have a few boys back as well. 

[1320Lichtie]

Not even sure what team I would play on Saturday if there are still injuries - guessing McKenna is still out - the only thing I could imagine being relatively decent given the circumstances is

 

Gaston

 

Steele

Little

ToB

Hamilton

Stewart

Slater 

Lyon 

Gold 

Hylton

 

Bird 

 

 

Not sure if Gold is even fit 

 

I still think McIntyre will have the same issues DC has had but I am looking forward to January and hoping that we can take some kind of positivity from the appointment being made 

[ecto]

Need a new boss bounce 

[ExiledLichtie]

This is the best game a new manager could have.  Through all the turmoil of the last 18 months, Morton have been our one constant, our north star, our comfortable 3 points.  It'll be interesting to see they can do something against a new manager.   

[lichtie23]

It’s nice to have a home game again! 

[Wacky]

I think many fans in this division will have an eye on this game to see Arbroaths performance under their new manager. 
I’ve always been a fan of Jimmy Mac, and was hoping to see him back at EEP before McPake came in and steadied the ship. A resurgent Lichties will have many clubs looking over their shoulders, including the misfiring Pars. 

[lichtie23]

3 hours ago, Wacky said:

I think many fans in this division will have an eye on this game to see Arbroaths performance under their new manager. 
I’ve always been a fan of Jimmy Mac, and was hoping to see him back at EEP before McPake came in and steadied the ship. A resurgent Lichties will have many clubs looking over their shoulders, including the misfiring Pars. 

I don’t know if there is much he can do until he gets his own players in. It’s still the same players who are low on confidence and the same injuries. We had a real possibility of going into the Ayr game last week with only 15 fit players. Hopefully the week off has given players such as David Gold a chance to recover. 

[timlichtie]

Jim McIntyre really has a pretty weak hand to play with the squad he has inherited. Get the ball to the feet of Bird and Hylton and we’ll have a chance against Morton. Looks like it might be windy, so a classic Gayfield battle with the elements.

[1320Lichtie]

51 minutes ago, timlichtie said:

Jim McIntyre really has a pretty weak hand to play with the squad he has inherited. Get the ball to the feet of Bird and Hylton and we’ll have a chance against Morton. Looks like it might be windy, so a classic Gayfield battle with the elements.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gfn1v0610#?date=2023-12-09
 

Forecast very calm but wet 

[Wacky]

5 hours ago, Wacky said:

I think many fans in this division will have an eye on this game to see Arbroaths performance under their new manager. 
I’ve always been a fan of Jimmy Mac, and was hoping to see him back at EEP before McPake came in and steadied the ship. A resurgent Lichties will have many clubs looking over their shoulders, including the misfiring Pars. 

 

1 hour ago, timlichtie said:

Jim McIntyre really has a pretty weak hand to play with the squad he has inherited. Get the ball to the feet of Bird and Hylton and we’ll have a chance against Morton. Looks like it might be windy, so a classic Gayfield battle with the elements.

Dunno guys, I think he has capacity to get the very best out your players. Saying that I’m a fan of Jim, he got what IMO was a mediocre Pars team promotion to the premier league.
PMA, guys. He’ll save you from the drop, but hopefully not at our expense. 

[Cardle is Magic]

I think a new voice will help at Arbroath. McIntyre isn’t likely to work any miracles but I fully believe he’s more than capable of avoiding relegation.

Morton haven’t won a league game against a club not called Ayr United since May so he couldn’t ask for a simpler game to start his reign.

[vikingTON]

Never mind all of this shite - is the Foundry Bar open again yet? 

[lichtie23]

5 minutes ago, virginton said:

Never mind all of this shite - is the Foundry Bar open again yet? 

Not yet. Is reopening soon though 

[Lichtie78]

7 minutes ago, virginton said:

Never mind all of this shite - is the Foundry Bar open again yet? 

Think this weekend might be too soon for you - great news it's reopening though. A proper pub.

[Tattie36]

8 minutes ago, lichtie23 said:

Not yet. Is reopening soon though 

Well that’s good news. Plenty of decent pubs in Arbroath but The Foundry was my favourite for a pre match pint.

[lichtie23]

27 minutes ago, Tattie36 said:

Well that’s good news. Plenty of decent pubs in Arbroath but The Foundry was my favourite for a pre match pint.

 

[vikingTON]

The reopening date had better be Saturday 9th December at half 1. 

[lichtie23]

Lewis Strapp back at Morton. A player I admire  

[Colkitto]

Morton to get their first goal from a Strapp long throw in..

[SotesBornalichtie]

After all the recent upheaval and injuries at the club I'd be happy enough if we didn't lose tomorrow.

Morton are bound to be up for it, maybe got a wee lift with Strapp re-signing, but our players need to be out to impress the new manager.