Auld Jag Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Even tho we are only at the 3rd game of the league this already seems like a big game for us. We are playing a team with full points on the board so far this season and who also for the first 3 games we played against them last season beat us. Our form so far this season has not been impressive and nowhere near the form we showed in the playoffs until that collapse at Dingwall. I think that there should be some changes with at least Neilson and Adeloye starting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 And a team with a new manager and lots of new players ….. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibble Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Get humped tomorrow and we are in relegation battle and don’t give me too early say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 A scrappy 1-0 win will do me perfectly. Doubly so if it stops this thread becoming like the previous game's thread which from page 3 had nothing at all to do with the game in question.. Whatever happens tomorrow, please refrain from hijacking this thread with historical irrelevancies. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl1971 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 2 hours ago, dibble said: Get humped tomorrow and we are in relegation battle and don’t give me too early say Or win tomorrow and things look better. I know what I'd prefer to think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Prediction: a draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledjag Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, dl1971 said: Or win tomorrow and things look better. I know what I'd prefer to think. I hope for a win tomorrow as well but we are no longer the team that performed so well in the play-offs and that was cheated at Dingwall. The fact is QP still have Thomas while we have lost Holt, Turner, Tiffoney and Docherty. It also looks at the moment, that their new players are far better than our new players. I think the odds like Dingwall, are against us. Doolin is going to have to work some miracles this season if we are to stay in the championship. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 It seems that at last we have a full squad. Perhaps too much to expect Scott Robinson to make an instant impact, but hopefully he will do so before too long. No denying that last 2 games have been disappointing to say the least but much too early to be going into panic mode. Have my usual strange optimism about today and as Barney says any sort of win gets us back in the pack. Agree with AJ that Adeloye and Neilson should come in from the start. I also think that Ngenwa looks a player and I would like to find the best way to play both Milne and him. Maybe too early to make too many changes, but could there be a Kieran Tierney/Andy Robertson solution out there? I am not so condemnatory of Banzo as some. Still does a lot well but really has to improve his decision-making when he gets to within 30 yards of the goal or make way for more dynamic options. I hope that I am not jinxing anything when I remind myself that we have not yet lost a home game under Doolan’s management. Well done to AJ for leading from the front and having the courage to open the thread. Hoping that the balaclava will be making its annual reappearance today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 Think we need to score 3 to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 46 minutes ago, Lenziejag said: Think we need to score 3 to win. Being pedantic, you only need to score 1 to win. We are due a performance. The players are better than they have shown so far. They will come good, so why not today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlsarmy Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 7 hours ago, exiledjag said: I hope for a win tomorrow as well but we are no longer the team that performed so well in the play-offs and that was cheated at Dingwall. The fact is QP still have Thomas while we have lost Holt, Turner, Tiffoney and Docherty. It also looks at the moment, that their new players are far better than our new players. I think the odds like Dingwall, are against us. Doolin is going to have to work some miracles this season if we are to stay in the championship. Think part of the trouble is we don’t really know know if the new signings will help us , you’ve got to start some of the new players to see what they can do , 10 mins as a sub is no use 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 It's getting the balance right in midfield that puzzles me. I'm assuming Robinson won't start but in any case we need to get someone closer to Graham otherwise we'll continue to concede possession in attack too often. At the same time we need protection in front of central defence and to cover for our attacking fullbacks. It seems that no single midfielder is equipped for that role, so we double up to compensate. That in turn leaves either no space for an out and out creative midfielder or Graham (Adeloye) playing in isolation. Have suggested that Neilson may be deployed as defensive mid. I thought he looked the part in the brief time he played there. That of course would mean another orthodox central midfielder being left out and question why we signed so many in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Dick Dastardly said: Being pedantic, you only need to score 1 to win Being more pedantic-as long as the other team doesn’t score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 2 hours ago, lady-isobel-barnett said: It's getting the balance right in midfield that puzzles me. I'm assuming Robinson won't start but in any case we need to get someone closer to Graham otherwise we'll continue to concede possession in attack too often. At the same time we need protection in front of central defence and to cover for our attacking fullbacks. It seems that no single midfielder is equipped for that role, so we double up to compensate. That in turn leaves either no space for an out and out creative midfielder or Graham (Adeloye) playing in isolation. Have suggested that Neilson may be deployed as defensive mid. I thought he looked the part in the brief time he played there. That of course would mean another orthodox central midfielder being left out and question why we signed so many in the first place. Wondering whether McKenzie could play that defensive mid position. He’s already had to slot into a defensive role when covering for McMillan and midfield is his preferred role. It’s maybe not so much for him to adapt to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 16 minutes ago, Lenziejag said: Wondering whether McKenzie could play that defensive mid position. He’s already had to slot into a defensive role when covering for McMillan and midfield is his preferred role. It’s maybe not so much for him to adapt to. Wouldn't be surprised if he ends up in that role. He's strong and appears reasonable with both feet. Rather think that'll be for another day. If he'd had a run out in central mid instead of as right back cover we'd have a better idea. I think Doolan's biting the bullet on this and will be anticipating someone like McInroy or Alston will adapt. Perhaps the former who can tackle to a degree will play a bit further back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted August 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 5 hours ago, partickthedog said: It seems that at last we have a full squad. Perhaps too much to expect Scott Robinson to make an instant impact, but hopefully he will do so before too long. No denying that last 2 games have been disappointing to say the least but much too early to be going into panic mode. Have my usual strange optimism about today and as Barney says any sort of win gets us back in the pack. Agree with AJ that Adeloye and Neilson should come in from the start. I also think that Ngenwa looks a player and I would like to find the best way to play both Milne and him. Maybe too early to make too many changes, but could there be a Kieran Tierney/Andy Robertson solution out there? I am not so condemnatory of Banzo as some. Still does a lot well but really has to improve his decision-making when he gets to within 30 yards of the goal or make way for more dynamic options. I hope that I am not jinxing anything when I remind myself that we have not yet lost a home game under Doolan’s management. Well done to AJ for leading from the front and having the courage to open the thread. Hoping that the balaclava will be making its annual reappearance today. Far to early for the balaclava, but just for you . Look forward to our customary pre match chat and you saying why James Lyon should start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 11 hours ago, exiledjag said: I hope for a win tomorrow as well but we are no longer the team that performed so well in the play-offs and that was cheated at Dingwall. The fact is QP still have Thomas while we have lost Holt, Turner, Tiffoney and Docherty. It also looks at the moment, that their new players are far better than our new players. I think the odds like Dingwall, are against us. Doolin is going to have to work some miracles this season if we are to stay in the championship. They lost Murray and the big centre back who has signed for Dundee. Arguably their best 2 signings Did I hear correctly their goalkeeper is only 16 years old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted August 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 1 minute ago, Third Lanark said: They lost Murray and the big centre back who has signed for Dundee. Arguably their best 2 signings Did I hear correctly their goalkeeper is only 16 years old Yes, their keeper is 16, he was included in the Scotland u19s this week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 6 minutes ago, Third Lanark said: They lost Murray and the big centre back who has signed for Dundee. Arguably their best 2 signings Did I hear correctly their goalkeeper is only 16 years old Paton seems to be scoring plenty. Thomas & Robson seem to score against us. is Ferrie not their first choice keeper now (not that I rate him) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted August 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, jaggy said: Paton seems to be scoring plenty. Thomas & Robson seem to score against us. is Ferrie not their first choice keeper now (not that I rate him) Currently Callan McKenna. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 46 minutes ago, jaggy said: Paton seems to be scoring plenty. Thomas & Robson seem to score against us. is Ferrie not their first choice keeper now (not that I rate him) Paton is doing really well since he signed for them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambies Lost Doo Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 Is McInroy regular position a #10 (Turner/Tiffoney last season) or more in the middle 2 (Bannigan/Turner/Doc last season) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MarciaBlaine Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, elevenone said: Presume Mitchell is injured? Pleased to see Stanway start in place of Williamson and Neilson for Williams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenski Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 There was a post on p&b that said Mitchell might have a broken wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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