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Castle
Joined: 24 Jul 2010 Posts: 4943
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Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:43 pm Post subject: Queens Park Away 16/03/24 |
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Although nothing is decided this month I do feel this probably yet another must win game for us regardless of what Utd do at Dunfermline on Friday. Either they win in which case we need to match their result or they drop points in which case we need to capitalise. This is especially so since the following weekend we don't play and Utd do so they will have a chance to put some daylight between themselves and us before the Tannadice clash at months end.
We're actually in good form results wise taking twelve points from the last fifteen. I don't know how this compares to the Spiders but they are certainly a much better side now under Callum Davidson and they have a couple or three players who on their day would get into any championship eleven.
We were able to rotate a good few players tonight so should have fresh legs back in the side on Saturday and we'll see about Mullen maybe being available also. _________________ Fantalk~Often wrong but never in doubt |
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embow Moderator
Joined: 05 Jul 2008 Posts: 13069 Location: Lybster: O'er 'e Ord and far frae Fife
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Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:54 pm Post subject: |
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Cheers Castle for settling my superstitious 💩
Fingers crossed 🤞 for your continued success in starting the match thread.
As to the game, I'm at the time of the season now where I am not too bothered about how we win, as long as we do.
It's the pointy end now. Thistle, Queens and Utd, all away is a really tough set of fixtures but that's one down with two to go. We can but continue to hope. _________________ Talk on! Talk on!
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StarksBarmy
Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 4034
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Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:01 am Post subject: |
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Queens have drawn with Thistle and drawn with Airdrie since their 6-0 win v Arbroath. They could have hit double figures that day so for us to go to Arbroath a few days later and lose isn’t a great form line!
They are hovering above the relegation play-off but still in with a sniff of 3rd/4th so they have plenty to play for…
Would expect Vaughan and Rudden back in for this. Back to a good surface, big pitch… load of open grass to run into might suit Smith? Turner would be unfortunate to lose his spot after Firhill but guess it comes down to how many Murray wants in the middle
Not overly confident with us struggling to find our best form lately but this squad has more than enough quality to go there and get the win |
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Castle
Joined: 24 Jul 2010 Posts: 4943
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Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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What will it be like for street parking around Hampden on Saturday? Is it residents only in the vicinity around the stadium or is that only for bigger events? _________________ Fantalk~Often wrong but never in doubt |
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Wolfman Jack
Joined: 25 Dec 2010 Posts: 10674 Location: Pawtucket Brewery
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Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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Castle wrote: | What will it be like for street parking around Hampden on Saturday? Is it residents only in the vicinity around the stadium or is that only for bigger events? |
Looking at the Hampden website there are no planned events so parking at the stadium will be OK.
At the first meeting this season there was a whisky event and there were plenty spaces then. _________________ Hope he's got plenty Rovers action to comment on tonight.... |
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embow Moderator
Joined: 05 Jul 2008 Posts: 13069 Location: Lybster: O'er 'e Ord and far frae Fife
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Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2024 3:23 pm Post subject: |
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Castle wrote: | What will it be like for street parking around Hampden on Saturday? Is it residents only in the vicinity around the stadium or is that only for bigger events? |
As WJ said even with the Whisky Festival in November past which would have added to the number of vehicles, there were plenty of spaces. Depending on when you arrive you might find it easier to get a space up at the Lesser Hampden end. There were ample spaces last time up there at that end.
Overall stadium parking shouldn't present any problems.
Can only wish you a very enjoyable day but maybe with a wee bit less last minute drama😄🤞 _________________ Talk on! Talk on!
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Castle
Joined: 24 Jul 2010 Posts: 4943
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Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info gents _________________ Fantalk~Often wrong but never in doubt |
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red zebra
Joined: 18 Jul 2008 Posts: 2608 Location: Whaur the bridies are
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Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:46 am Post subject: |
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StarksBarmy wrote: |
Would expect Vaughan and Rudden back in for this. Back to a good surface, big pitch… load of open grass to run into might suit Smith? Turner would be unfortunate to lose his spot after Firhill but guess it comes down to how many Murray wants in the middle
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I did notice a number of players absolutely exhausted after running around on that tattie field Tuesday night, so it will probably be IM's favourite thing just now of rotating the squad to keep legs fresh, just as long as he doesn't *bleep* up his team selection and tactics a la Gayfield!
I expect Dick will be in his element though as I suspect it will be a game of long punts into space for Rudden & Vaughan to run on to, I'd even be tempted to play Rudden & Smith up front with Vaughan in behind them, Connolly has been off it for weeks now so I'd probably go for a narrow midfield of Stanton, Byrne and Matthews. Sounds like Watson could be back, would like to see him partner Corr and guide the young lad, leave Brown & Murray on the bench, and with Byrne dropping in front of the back 2 that would allow the full backs to get forward. _________________ http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/ |
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StarksBarmy
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Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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Don’t disagree with any of that really except Corr. Ian Murray obviously doesn’t feel he is ready to start games at this level yet, we don’t see him every day in training so we have to respect the managers’s decision on that one.
Connolly is a funny one. Was so excited that he signed back on but he hasn’t really found his best form. Not sure if it’s a confidence thing or he is still feeling something from the injury but we only see glimpses when we all know he can win games on his own when firing. |
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badpress139
Joined: 19 May 2015 Posts: 2637 Location: Glenrothes
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Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not a fan of continously changing the line up, however if players are needing to be rested then so be it. In days gone by teams never rested players, are they now working harder in training?
Murray said in a recent interview he's not in favour of changing his back line if he can help it. I don't see Connelly adding anything to the teams these days and I'm in two minds about Smith. Any 2 from Rudden, Vaughan and Hamilton up front. |
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Vinnie
Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 8241 Location: None Of Your Business
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Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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Agree with badpress and also not a fan of continously changing the line up
Disagree with playing a narrow midfield especially at Hampden _________________ THERES FIVE OF ME |
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embow Moderator
Joined: 05 Jul 2008 Posts: 13069 Location: Lybster: O'er 'e Ord and far frae Fife
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Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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Just my opinion but I think that we'll be swamped if we go with a narrow midfield at Hampden. We need to utilise fully the full width of the pitch and try to get in behind them to create chances. _________________ Talk on! Talk on!
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red zebra
Joined: 18 Jul 2008 Posts: 2608 Location: Whaur the bridies are
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Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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embow wrote: | Just my opinion but I think that we'll be swamped if we go with a narrow midfield at Hampden. We need to utilise fully the full width of the pitch and try to get in behind them to create chances. |
Ordinarily I would (of course) agree with you, but the players are knackered and I think it's best if we keep it tight, and try and control possession and trust Vaughan to drop back in if Matthews or Stanton have to move wide to restrict.
Just my thoughts on trying to reduce the load on the players. _________________ http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/ |
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Franco
Joined: 10 Oct 2019 Posts: 1205 Location: kirkcaldy
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Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:08 am Post subject: |
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Today is a real test of our bottle. Go out and beat QP. By one goal will be fine. I'll be interested to see the line up which IM thinks will do that....and the subs to make sure that happens.
C ' mon The Rovers. |
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badpress139
Joined: 19 May 2015 Posts: 2637 Location: Glenrothes
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Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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Vaughan and rudden back into the starting lineup. No recognised RB as James Brown injured yesterday. Mullen still out injured. |
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