Arbroath v Jags

[thornwoodjag]

Sooooooooooo, what do we do with this one ? Arbroath in the winter on a well used pitch isn’t a time for fancy football n wingers. Won’t b surprised if we change it up for this one. Go two up top with McBeth coming in somewhere, either a back 3 or in middle of park with Smyth. Feel it’s a game for the ‘big boys’ and battler’s in the team. 
 

Or it could be 4-3-3 with usual faces 😂

Either way, won’t b upset with a point. 

Edited December 12, 2025 by thornwoodjag

[Albert's Ghost]

Watt is available.  Good to know.

[Jimmy McD]

I would start with Watt and Samuels up front, try and kill the game a.s.a.p...If the wind blowing try and kick with it in the first half, 

[jagfox]

Unfortunately Pots and Pans, Nuts and Bolts, Tools and Fancy Goods has shut down so no Christmas shopping. I'll just need to go to the pub pre-match 🤣

https://x.com/i/status/1629459117575229442

[Dick Dastardly]

I suspect the conditions will make it a lottery. Probably need to score first to have any chance.

Wouldnt complain about a draw tonight with a few red cards thrown about (don’t want to see anyone injured)

[JeanieD]

Off topic but despite being utterly outplayed Ayr have just opened the scoring against St Johnstone- I very much doubt it will stay that way though.

 

Jings 2

Now a more realist draw I see

But not any more

Edited December 12, 2025 by JeanieD

[Dick Dastardly]

1 hour ago, JeanieD said:

Off topic but despite being utterly outplayed Ayr have just opened the scoring against St Johnstone- I very much doubt it will stay that way though.

 

Jings 2

Now a more realist draw I see

But not any more

Oh well. Fun while it lasted

[exiledjag]

Worst case scenario is that tomorrow night we will be 3 points adrift of St Johnstone.

If we play well in what will be farcical conditions then we might manage a point. A win of any description would be great but the conditions will give Arbroath a huge advantage.

Regardless of what we achieve tomorrow  I think I'm reaching the viewpoint  that St Johnstone are by far the best team in the league.

The only chance the rest of us have of  winning the title would be Saints selling McPake to a top 6 premier league team, probably other than Rangers or Celtic.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow. C'mon Jags win this and help me out of it negativity.

[ChiThistle]

2 hours ago, JeanieD said:

Off topic but despite being utterly outplayed Ayr have just opened the scoring against St Johnstone- I very much doubt it will stay that way though.

 

Jings 2

Now a more realist draw I see

But not any more

Tactical masterclass by Valakari, changing things up at the half by bringing on an 11th player.

[partickthedog]

38 minutes ago, ChiThistle said:

Tactical masterclass by Valakari, changing things up at the half by bringing on an 11th player.

I am confused. Did they play with only 10 in the first half?

[Jaggernaut]

I was hopeful at half-time that Ayr could do us a big favour, but when St J scored within 2 min of the re-start, I kinda felt that it would be an away victory.

And so it came to pass.

Monra Jags, show 'em that we're right up there all the way!

[ChiThistle]

4 hours ago, partickthedog said:

I am confused. Did they play with only 10 in the first half?

It’s the only way I can explain them being down 2-0

[Dick Dastardly]

9 hours ago, exiledjag said:

Regardless of what we achieve tomorrow  I think I'm reaching the viewpoint  that St Johnstone are by far the best team in the league.

I still say that Arbroath and ourselves have the best team, but St. Johnstone have the best players.

[Fearchar]

4 yellow cards for the team from Perth in one match. 🤔 That may come back to bite them later in the season.

[Dick Dastardly]

25mph winds and gusts over 40mph. This could get silly. Opertunity to play an extra defender and more central midfield when the wind is against us and attacker with wingers when behind us ?

[jaggy]

5 hours ago, Dick Dastardly said:

25mph winds and gusts over 40mph. This could get silly. Opertunity to play an extra defender and more central midfield when the wind is against us and attacker with wingers when behind us ?

Reminds of BBG’s debut game & Foxy’s atrocious kick outs

[thornwoodjag]

Fancy football ️is out the window today., 3-5-2. 

Edited December 13, 2025 by thornwoodjag

[elevenone]

[Weebaw1]

12 minutes ago, elevenone said:

Luke in midfield? Surely not. Perhaps a back 3.

[Weebaw1]

15 hours ago, exiledjag said:

Worst case scenario is that tomorrow night we will be 3 points adrift of St Johnstone.

If we play well in what will be farcical conditions then we might manage a point. A win of any description would be great but the conditions will give Arbroath a huge advantage.

Regardless of what we achieve tomorrow  I think I'm reaching the viewpoint  that St Johnstone are by far the best team in the league.

The only chance the rest of us have of  winning the title would be Saints selling McPake to a top 6 premier league team, probably other than Rangers or Celtic.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow. C'mon Jags win this and help me out of it negativity.

Any premier team could pick McPake up in January fairly cheaply.

He should get the Hell out of there.

[lady-isobel-barnett]

Pragmatic line up.  Narrow set up no doubt for conditions. Strong bench if we need to get a bit more adventurous.

[jagfox]

[scotty]

Sportsound reporting by phone from Gayfield. No Jagzone so far. Casualty of the weather?

[Camjag]

Do Arbroath have a stream? Their site's a bit ambiguous.

[BowenBoys]

7 minutes ago, Camjag said:

Do Arbroath have a stream? Their site's a bit ambiguous.

Yes if, like me, you happen to be in France this afternoon. £20 monthly subscription. Don't forget to cancel later.