Specky Ginger Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 1 hour ago, Dundee Hibernian said: St Johnstone v Dundee Arbroath v Dunfermline Dundee United v Raith Rovers Montrose v Falkirk * I doubt the police have issued the word 'lockdown' to the clubs, but the SFPL fixture list for this Saturday at 3pm* is likely to have availability of the constabulary stretched, mostly in their minds, but perhaps in reality given the decline in behaviour surrounding some matches recently. Unfortunately, clubs have to listen to them.Ā *Ā edit to add, Montrose/FalkirkĀ game is 5:30pm, which may create further issues. Ā Ā The East Coast mainline should be a hoot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dundee Hibernian Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 1 hour ago, Halbeath Raith Rover said: I reckon there is no chance the police have restricted numbers of away fans due to other local games, given Falkirk have been offered 2500 tickets plus another 1000 if needed by Montrose. Potentially Dundee Station at about 6pm might see Raith and Pars fans bumping in to each other but I dont see a massive Pars support out. Tannadice is a proper ground that can and has a track record of holding several thousand away fans without issue, so I really think its down to United deciding to allocate us less tickets. What has happened is United have locked down home sales to avoid away fans in the home end... again Im doubtful thats on police orders but I guess its possible. Fair enough: we'll agree to differ. United have made an arse of things, closing down the Fair Play this season is shown up as an error for this match.Ā 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specky Ginger Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 2 hours ago, Dundee Hibernian said: It's Police Scotland: somebody in Tulliallan Castle will potentially be commanding each clubs' Safety Officer to restrict access to parts of their grounds, with little attention to common sense. But I'm guessing it's more about limiting the number of fans travelling around the area, perhaps at key points like Dundee Station. And, of course, although stewards are utilised inside the grounds to lessen police involvement, the police have responsibility to ensure safety outside the stadium. If it was either Glasgow twin visiting, matches wouldn't be treated with such heavy hands.Ā I'm pretty sure that if it was the police trying to limit numbers, both Rovers and United would have said so and expressed their disappointment. The number of fans in the station and city centre is likely to be miniscule in the grand scheme of things. Ā 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1883 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 My favourite part of Tony Watt's vlogs... https://youtu.be/9MVHmoCO_8o?feature=shared&t=64 It's amazing how we are told over & over again that our social media fun has no effect!Ā Looking forward to the SM this week. Ā 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FitbaSupporter Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 The ticket thing is madness. Can understand United wanting to minimise the number of Rovers fans in the ground but doing that is also stopping more casual United fans and neutrals from taking in the game. Total stupidity. This game should be a showcase for lower league football and could have been close to capacity. Ā 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 1 hour ago, FitbaSupporter said: The ticket thing is madness. Can understand United wanting to minimise the number of Rovers fans in the ground but doing that is also stopping more casual United fans and neutrals from taking in the game. Total stupidity. This game should be a showcase for lower league football and could have been close to capacity. Ā It goes right to the heart about football being for and about the fans. Some people in the Dundee United ivory tower, sorry boardroom, seem to have forgotten that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1883 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 I would start Rudden because I think we would need the height up front. I think there could also be a place in the staring XI for Kyle Turner. I feel the game could get a bit heated and his delivery from free kicks would be beneficial. I think I would start Easton ahead of Vaughan, simplyĀ because I feel Lewis adds something extra when he comes on and is a great player to have with fresh legs. Hamilton has to be on the bench - bringing him on will bring a reaction from the United supporters which could have as big as an effect as his tackle. For once, it's nice to not be trying to second-guess what b*****dised back-line we will see. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantene proV Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 1 hour ago, chris1883 said: I would start Rudden because I think we would need the height up front. I think there could also be a place in the staring XI for Kyle Turner. I feel the game could get a bit heated and his delivery from free kicks would be beneficial. I think I would start Easton ahead of Vaughan, simplyĀ because I feel Lewis adds something extra when he comes on and is a great player to have with fresh legs. Hamilton has to be on the bench - bringing him on will bring a reaction from the United supporters which could have as big as an effect as his tackle. For once, it's nice to not be trying to second-guess what b*****dised back-line we will see. Would we not require Hamilton starting for that to be the case?Ā 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starksdynamo Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Our top scorer has to start here. Vaughan and Rudden together for the first 55-60 then Hamilton on after. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpaddyx Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 For an aerial threat Iād pick Hamilton over Rudden any day of the week.Ā 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_no_1 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Wondering where I can watch the highlights of this game that Raith have already won? -4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 10 minutes ago, da_no_1 said: Wondering where I can watch the highlights of this game that Raith have already won? Running rent free in your head? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rael Rover Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 1 hour ago, mrpaddyx said: For an aerial threat Iād pick Hamilton over Rudden any day of the week.Ā Hamilton is also very good defensively at corners and free kicks coming in against us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Nick Walsh appointed as the Ref, which is interesting as heās slimming from the Premiership for this. Only called two other Championship games all season, DU v Ayr and Ayr vs DUā¦seem a little strange he got those two, but I guess itās theoretically a more competent official. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Algorithms Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 4 hours ago, TxRover said: Nick Walsh appointed as the Ref, which is interesting as heās slimming from the Premiership for this. Only called two other Championship games all season, DU v Ayr and Ayr vs DUā¦seem a little strange he got those two, but I guess itās theoretically a more competent official. Sent off Dick vs Hibs earlier this season, oversaw our bodying of Motherwell last season and was in charge for the 4-4 draw against Hamilton two seasons ago. A very mixed bag of games there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAITHROVERS84 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 I think the bookies odd on us for this game is a true reflection of our chances here. Weāll need to play very well and have things go for us to get something from the game. Murray has been known to do some weird and wonderful things to his starting 11 and team selection this season and I just hope he gets it right.Ā 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rover the Moon Posted March 27 Popular Post Share Posted March 27 March 2020: Football is nothing without fans. March 2024: Letās make it almost impossible for fans to attend. 34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyBlueArmy1876 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Montrose giving Falkirk 3,400 tickets (which we've already sold more than 2k of) for a game just up the road on the same day shows United's decision has nothing to do with the police and everything to do with them shiteing the bedĀ 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dundee Hibernian Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 9 minutes ago, NavyBlueArmy1876 said: Montrose giving Falkirk 3,400 tickets (which we've already sold more than 2k of) for a game just up the road on the same day shows United's decision has nothing to do with the police and everything to do with them shiteing the bedĀ Thanks for your expert insight. Or are you simply hijacking this match to have a crowd w**k?Ā -5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Scotia Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 19 minutes ago, NavyBlueArmy1876 said: Montrose giving Falkirk 3,400 tickets (which we've already sold more than 2k of) for a game just up the road on the same day shows United's decision has nothing to do with the police and everything to do with them shiteing the bedĀ How many fans will be at Tannadice roughly? And how many will be at Montrose roughly?Ā 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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