TxRover Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Forecast for 4-5 C and a freshening SW “breeze”…10% chance of rain. The Lichties new manager bounce turned out to be of the dead cat variety, can he turn that around? The Rovers absolutely flying, but when you’re flying, there’s always the risk of a crash! This will be a very interesting match…did the earlier postponement help or hinder the Rovers, or will the midweek match play to the Lichties advantage? Could the Rovers be looking ahead to Saturday…I’m going with the first two goal win of the season, 0-2 Rovers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyJoe Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Really dreading this. Big away win as our defenders defend like fucking idiots. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 43 minutes ago, TxRover said: Forecast for 4-5 C and a freshening SW “breeze”…10% chance of rain. The Lichties new manager bounce turned out to be of the dead cat variety, can he turn that around? The Rovers absolutely flying, but when you’re flying, there’s always the risk of a crash! This will be a very interesting match…did the earlier postponement help or hinder the Rovers, or will the midweek match play to the Lichties advantage? Could the Rovers be looking ahead to Saturday…I’m going with the first two goal win of the season, 0-2 Rovers. Read this in the voice of that guy that used to do all the movie trailers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirJimmyofNic Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 It's got the potential to be a banana skin, but I cant see our boys or Murray for that matter treating this game as just a turn up exercise, and after the mini collapse against Partick they'll want to make sure that was a one off 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser_soze Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 If we can just get through the 50-80 minute mark without conceding a goal the I think we'll be OK. Reckon this could be the 1st time this season there will be more than a 1 goal margin come the final whistle. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 Seems Arbroath tried a 4-4-2 vs Morton and got found wanting in the middle. Makes me feel a wee bit better about this match, as our midfield is certainly looking strong enough to take advantage here. I’d go 4-2-3-1 with Millen/Corr/O’Reilly/Dick at the back (hoping to get Masson and Hannah some time later), Brown with Byrne at DM (perhaps planning on letting Matthews spell Brown later in the match), Stanton in the middle (the optional other spot for Matthews late) with Smith and Gullan wide and Hamilton up top (leaves the others for subs as desired and fresher for the weekend). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantene proV Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, TxRover said: Seems Arbroath tried a 4-4-2 vs Morton and got found wanting in the middle. Makes me feel a wee bit better about this match, as our midfield is certainly looking strong enough to take advantage here. I’d go 4-2-3-1 with Millen/Corr/O’Reilly/Dick at the back (hoping to get Masson and Hannah some time later), Brown with Byrne at DM (perhaps planning on letting Matthews spell Brown later in the match), Stanton in the middle (the optional other spot for Matthews late) with Smith and Gullan wide and Hamilton up top (leaves the others for subs as desired and fresher for the weekend). Reckon he'll play Brown at the back again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, pantene proV said: Reckon he'll play Brown at the back again. IDK, it’s not his favored position, and we do look better with Brown at DM. The question is Murray’s condition. At CB, Corr is capable, as is Dick or Masson, and McGill or Hannah can cover LB is Dick is moved inside. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afc_36_0 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 2 hours ago, SirJimmyofNic said: It's got the potential to be a banana skin, but I cant see our boys or Murray for that matter treating this game as just a turn up exercise, and after the mini collapse against Partick they'll want to make sure that was a one off Really wont be a banana skin, comfortable away win. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pub car king Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Will Arbroath be streaming this? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broath Boy Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Best chance in years to smash us, comfortable 0-3, we could have afforded Jacks wages but dick/board disagreed. You will be 2nd, UTD will win. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantene proV Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 11 minutes ago, TxRover said: IDK, it’s not his favored position, and we do look better with Brown at DM. The question is Murray’s condition. At CB, Corr is capable, as is Dick or Masson, and McGill or Hannah can cover LB is Dick is moved inside. Byrne is our defensive midfielder. We look better with one of Brown or Byrne there, no room for both with the attacking players we have. Corr isn't as good as Brown, and Brown has been excellent when filling in so he should play CH. Of course, he may go with Millen, O'Reilly and Dick as the 3 with attacking wingbacks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryBumpkin Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Brown has shown he's more than capable of being a defender now. Should not be worried with him there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brashy's Boots Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, Broath Boy said: Best chance in years to smash us, comfortable 0-3, we could have afforded Jacks wages but dick/board disagreed. You will be 2nd, UTD will win. I suspect Jack may also have disagreed with the prospect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledLichtie Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, pub car king said: Will Arbroath be streaming this? We stream all our non-televised home games. Not sure if you'll have to be "out of the country" when ordering though. This promises to be an absolute 18+ horror show for us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 1 minute ago, CountryBumpkin said: Brown has shown he's more than capable of being a defender now. Should not be worried with him there. Not worried with him there, just don’t feel it’s his best position. I feel we’re better 4-2-3-1 than 4-1-3-2. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattie36 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Broath Boy said: Best chance in years to smash us, comfortable 0-3, we could have afforded Jacks wages but dick/board disagreed. You will be 2nd, UTD will win. When are some folk going to understand that guys like Jack Hamilton, Craig Wighton, Chris Hamilton, Ben Williamson, Anton Dowds, Joel Nouble and any other decent LOAN players we’ve had in the last few years (oh and add Simon Murray as I’ve seen his name mentioned) are full-time football players and would never sign for Arbroath unless it was, again on loan (unlikely) or if they for some reason decided to go part-time or were at the end of their career and they couldn’t get a full-time gig. Who in their right mind would give up a full-time career to go part-time? They may have enjoyed their time at Arbroath and think fondly of the club and supporters but they will have seen it as no more than an opportunity to prove themselves to their parent club or get a move to another full-time club. What would Jack have done all day if he signed for us? Kick a ball around Seaton Park with our handful of “hybrid” players? A game of World Cup with Turan and Norey, backie in keepers. Edited December 9, 2023 by Tattie36 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerieA Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Apologies in advance for the Vaughan fan club. Smith replaces Vaughan in this one for me. Smith and Hamilton deserve a go together up top. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 If Rovers are in the mood this could be a cricket score. We are an absolute mess just now. A draw here would be a fantastic result for us 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clashcityrocker Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Arbroath will be doing exceptionally well to get anything from this match - surely an easy away win. A combination of injuries and loss of form should secure Raith an easy 3 points (with Jack Hamilton getting on the score sheet). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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