Jaggernaut Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 Well, to say the build-up to this one has been low-key would seem to be an understatement. Arbroath have got off to a pretty good start to the season, and although I'm spectacularly wrong on occasion, I expect this game to be tight. Earlier this week I was even thinking it might end in a a draw, but now I'm hoping and indeed anticipating that we'll have the power to overcome them with a few goals to spare. There, probably jinxed! Just a word on Arbroath's Ricky Little: I thought he was a pretty neat player when he was with us. Now 10 years at Arbroath, and soon to clock up his 200th game for them. Well done; must be a potential for their Hall of Fame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 20 minutes ago, Jaggernaut said: Well, to say the build-up to this one has been low-key would seem to be an understatement. Arbroath have got off to a pretty good start to the season, and although I'm spectacularly wrong on occasion, I expect this game to be tight. Earlier this week I was even thinking it might end in a a draw, but now I'm hoping and indeed anticipating that we'll have the power to overcome them with a few goals to spare. There, probably jinxed! Just a word on Arbroath's Ricky Little: I thought he was a pretty neat player when he was with us. Now 10 years at Arbroath, and soon to clock up his 200th game for them. Well done; must be a potential for their Hall of Fame. Little’s missing for this one, I think, having been sent off last week. Still feel a bit nervous that someone will take advantage of our lightweight midfield. Arbroath are pretty strong there and are scoring pretty freely too. Think this will be a tough game. Not sure if I will make it as I am in Northumberland but might have to head to Newcastle before coming up the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 After a poor start Arbroath have won their last 3 league games, so won't be an easy game, but one we should be looking to take all 3 points from. Apart from bringing Milne back in i would keep the starting line up the same as last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 54 minutes ago, Auld Jag said: After a poor start Arbroath have won their last 3 league games, so won't be an easy game, but one we should be looking to take all 3 points from. Apart from bringing Milne back in i would keep the starting line up the same as last week. McMillan misses out. Mackenzie will probably deputise. There could be other options which might involve other players moving around, but Zander in seems simplest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, partickthedog said: McMillan misses out. Mackenzie will probably deputise. There could be other options which might involve other players moving around, but Zander in seems simplest. Agree. McMillan will be a loss as his partnership with Lawless is a very good attacking option. Let's hope we get a good home support. Edited September 22, 2023 by Auld Jag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornwoodjag Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 Arbroath fans fear our front three, hopefully they get proven correctly. Little is a big miss for them, if can keep McKenna quiet we will win the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 Dowds starts for Ayr tonight. Could do us a favour by helping Ayr beat Queens Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 As I see it every game we go into we are likely to lose goals. The clean sheet last week was verging on the miraculous. Too much emphasis therefore on our front three to score at least a couple of goals just to get a result. The one player in midfield with a bit of dig about him, who can influence the game at either end of the park appears to be McInroy. If he could somehow contribute defensively, not something he's signed to do, then we may win tomorrow with a bit to spare. Otherwise I think timing of goals will be all important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End 2 Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Auld Jag said: Dowds starts for Ayr tonight. Could do us a favour by helping Ayr beat Queens Park. Well, they are certainly doing that. Queen's 1 Ayr 4 at half time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen1876 Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Auld Jag said: Dowds starts for Ayr tonight. Could do us a favour by helping Ayr beat Queens Park. And he is off the mark in a quite remarkable game. His first goal since November 12th last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpj Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Garscube Road End 2 said: Well, they are certainly doing that. Queen's 1 Ayr 4 at half time. Now 5-2 with Dowds getting the 5th As I said on one of the other threads I hope we have the option to recall him in January Edited September 22, 2023 by dpj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifexile Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 2 hours ago, dpj said: Now 5-2 with Dowds getting the 5th As I said on one of the other threads I hope we have the option to recall him in January Season loan according to the OS. Assuming that means there isnt a recall option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Gekantawa Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 Have any season ticket holders received their free bus code? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G13 jag Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, Duke Gekantawa said: Have any season ticket holders received their free bus code? No, and tried calling the office, which is closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Gekantawa Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, G13 jag said: No, and tried calling the office, which is closed Should have just opened- opens at 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 29 minutes ago, Duke Gekantawa said: Have any season ticket holders received their free bus code? E-mail's just come through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledjag Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 Did anyone see the QP/Ayr game on TV last night? According to the BBC website the game was televised on BBC Scotland at 7.45pm. I intended to watch but all I got was Inside Centrsl Station and a Farming programme.. Anyway to today's game. Arbroath after a poor start are certainly firing on all cylinders now with 4 straight wins - 3 League and a League Cup! We have enjoyed the upper hand against Arbroath in recent games but both teams will be confident of winning. To be honest I haven't a clue how this game will go. As previously stated if we keep tabs on McKenna we can win. I think all our big players have all got to play well - Graham, Lawless Fitzpatrick, McInroy Milne & Sneddon for example. In this league the first goal is always important and in this game I think critical. If we, with home advantage, can score first and get the momentum then I think we can take the 3 points. Unfortunately I think the same applies to Arbroath! My only concern, as always, and has been already mentioned is our paper thin midfield. Something Doolan must try to address in the January window. C'mon the Jags!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thistle Archive Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 It's another big day for STUART BANNIGAN who becomes the 9th longest-serving Partick Thistle player of all-time. This is such a rare feat and he deserves all the plaudits going. Congratulations Banzo, and lang may yer lum reek! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sandy Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 Decent starting 11. Would like to see Lyon and Adeloye coming on later in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledjag Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 Agree with Sandy except would like Adeloye on perhaps for whole of second half. On a more general note given Arbroath's strength in midfield which has already been mentioned on this thread, it might have been better to play Williamson instead of Stanway or Bannigan to give a bit protection to our back 4. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 Wide open spaces there as Arbroath score … we need a left back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End 2 Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 Oh dear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 30 minutes gone and no shots … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledjag Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 Clearly not firing on all cylinders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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