Lindau Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 The team seem to do pretty well when I start these threads, bar the Sevconian game, so here we go. Can't see any changes from Saturday's game, why change a winning formula? Even a draw will see us up to the heady heights of the top 6, for at least 18 hours. Unbelievable, considering a few on here had us just about relegated a week ago....lol. It will be a hard game but Aberdeen don't look as good a side as last season and with the cameras at Firhill and confidence going through the roof at the moment, I am certainly confident of getting something from this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 +6000 crowd also I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Going down to this. Any pointers of where to park the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy McD Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 As good a place as any Garscube road........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 As good a place as any Garscube road........... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 +6000 crowd also I think. I would love to see that but given it is a Friday evening and on BT Sports plus Aberdeen are not challenging Celtic as they did last season I can't see their support being as high as it could be. I would think 4,000 is nearer the mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow & Redneck Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Considering that bottom club Dundee got a crowd of well over 4,000 on a Wednesday night against us, I hope the Jags fans can turn out in force on Friday evening. Has all the makings of a good game, but unfortunately attendances seem to be well down this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted October 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 No chance of 6000. I will go for 4100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Considering that bottom club Dundee got a crowd of well over 4,000 on a Wednesday night against us, I hope the Jags fans can turn out in force on Friday evening. Has all the makings of a good game, but unfortunately attendances seem to be well down this season. their crowd was a lot nearer to 5000 than 4000 which as you say considering it was a bottom of the league and a wed night is a fantastic attendance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 I know what you say about a settled team, but I'd be tempted to get Erskine back in for some creativity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 It is going to be a hard one for the manager. He can't drop Doolan, who is maybe just coming into some scoring form. The ball pretty much sticks to Azeez when played up to him as his strength allows him to hold off the defenders. That leaves Edwards, which would be harsh. Some signs yesterday that he links pretty well with Doolan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 No chance of 6000. I will go for 4100 There was 2315 at NDP last week for the Accies v Dons game. I don't know if travelling down from Aberdeen on a Friday is more attractive than a Tuesday but I think you can plainly see that we've been ****** once again by the SPFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Hamilton on a Tuesday or the delights of the West End on Friday? I know which I would choose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) Aberdeen have a large number of fans based in the Central Belt and a Friday night football / West End session combo is surely far more appealing than NDP on a Tuesday night. Edit: BB beat me to it - my post was delayed as I was interrupted by an Aberdeen fan phoning about pre-match refreshments next Friday! Edited October 30, 2016 by Charlie Endell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Well, whatever. One thing nobody can deny is that the away support on Friday night will be less than we'd have on a Saturday. Just the same as we'd have less of a following than normal on a Friday night at Pittodrie. The loser once again, PTFC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Jag Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 I think we're talking 5k tops. There won't be much more than 3k home fans and Aberdeen would need to essentially sell out their allocation to make-up the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graemei Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 On one hand the form of Aberdeen could have dipped and we have an even better chance of beating them and on the other it's two defeats and they will be very eager for a win on Friday. I think Aberdeen have been unlucky the last couple of games so this will be a big test. Our Friday night games seem to have been pretty decent since the days of St Mirren being an absolute bogey team for us. So very much looking forward to this one, even though we seem to be losing out regarding attendances. I wasn't at the last two games, but wouldn't mind the same team again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillresigned Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 I don't see there been a crowd nothing of say 4,500, but I would be only too happy to be proved wrong. It'll be a,good test for us as I'm sure MacInnes will pull out all the stops to prevent the Dons losing three in a row. To be fair to them the first of those was down to the incompetence of a certain Mr Collum at NDP and losing 1-0 to Celtic is hardly a crime in anyone's book. However, we've got to go into this game concentrating on what we can do rather than what the opposition do. If we play as we have been recently, I think there is very chance of us coming away with a result. Whateve, I'm looking forward to an entertaining game-which as we all know is effectively putting the kiss of death n it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 7 points from 9 means we can go into this game feeling positive, and playing positively. Aberdeen are a very good side, but we can hurt them if we put pressure on them. Another encouraging display please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome on the Bing Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 It is going to be a hard one for the manager. He can't drop Doolan, who is maybe just coming into some scoring form. The ball pretty much sticks to Azeez when played up to him as his strength allows him to hold off the defenders. That leaves Edwards, which would be harsh. Some signs yesterday that he links pretty well with Doolan Yeah, Archie's got one's of those welcome headaches approaching. Until recently I'd have said Edwards should move deeper and replace Welsh, as this would allow Erskine to claim the attacking midfield berth, but Sean's return to form complicates that. An on form Sean Welsh is a very handy player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Yeah, Archie's got one's of those welcome headaches approaching. Until recently I'd have said Edwards should move deeper and replace Welsh, as this would allow Erskine to claim the attacking midfield berth, but Sean's return to form complicates that. An on form Sean Welsh is a very handy player. I don't think Edwards should be played deep. He makes his fair share of misplaced passes, which are less harmful the further up the pitch he plays. Besides he is a far better attacking mid than defensive. I think Archie has a straight choice between playing Erskine or Edwards. If that's the case, a difficult decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome on the Bing Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 I don't think Edwards should be played deep. He makes his fair share of misplaced passes, which are less harmful the further up the pitch he plays. Besides he is a far better attacking mid than defensive. I think Archie has a straight choice between playing Erskine or Edwards. If that's the case, a difficult decision. I think he's played quite well on the odd occasion I've seen him play in a deeper role. He compliments Osman well, but I take your point regarding passing accuracy. He would perhaps need to simplify things and take fewer chances if deployed in a more withdrawn role. If it's Erskine or Edwards I think we have to go with the former. That would be really harsh on Edwards, who has been one of our best players this season, but Erskine provides that spark of creativity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) It's good to have Edwards to sub Erskine if he's on one of his "off" days and likewise Erskine on for Edwards when he starts to wane after an hour. Which to start with? Well I'll leave that up to Archie. Edited November 1, 2016 by scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaf Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 I think the option also exists to play Edwards and erskine behind one of doolan or azeez in certain circumstances. So I do think they can both be played without having to push Edwards deeper. Not suggesting that's the right thing to do however!! For me, it has to be the same starting xi (all being well). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyjag Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Continuity is a great thing in football. 3 games same team (injured goal I apart) has got us 7 out of 9, so I think unfortunately for Erskine he is on the bench. I am Archies biggest fan, however in the past if there is one thing that has annoyed me is his insistence in changing a winning team when playing against Celtic / Aberdeen, to try to counter their threats, instead of keeping faith with the guys who have got us on a roll. So same team for me on Friday, with luxury of bringing on Amoo or Erskine if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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