Jaggernaut Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 So, with Paton out, maybe Welsh straight back in? Or Slane? The goalkeeping situation is far from ideal. Some people say that Dools wasn't at the races last weekend. Does he start, or does Son of Joe come right back in? What about McGuigan? Actually, for a couple of days I've not had a good feeling about this upcoming match. Can anybody lift the spirits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 So, with Paton out, maybe Welsh straight back in? Or Slane? The goalkeeping situation is far from ideal. Some people say that Dools wasn't at the races last weekend. Does he start, or does Son of Joe come right back in? What about McGuigan? Actually, for a couple of days I've not had a good feeling about this upcoming match. Can anybody lift the spirits? Bit early for this but I think Murray will come in for Paton (Welsh is out for a good while). That could maybe mean we drop Archie or Conrad. Or Bannigan could replace Paton if we went a bit more defensive at the back. I don't see McGuigan starting and wouldn't be surprised if Craig replaces Doolan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 John Lambie Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Bannigan in for Paton, don't see that as a defensive move at all. Keep the back 4 as it is. Craig will probably come in for Doolan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 So, with Paton out, maybe Welsh straight back in? Welsh is out until after Xmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Drop Archie. Undeniable that the other 2 centre halves deserve their place more than he does, captain or not. Murray in for Paton. I would stick with Doolan though and maybe bring Craig on later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mediocre Pundit Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Smith O'Donnell Muirhead Balatoni Sinclair Murray Bannigan Forbes Lawless Erskine Doolan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watties wallies Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 ma baw smith o'donnell muirhead balatoni sinclair murray forbes bannigan lawless craig erskine it appears livi like to play a passing game like ourselves could be a cracker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
read'n'yell Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Would definitely play Craig. Doolan has had a drop in form as of late. I'd bring in Murray and banigan for Archie and suspended Paton. We need Mithras back to centre D and o'donnel is just as effective from right back as right mid. Revert back to our proper formation please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Earl of Hathaway Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Why don't we try parking the bus at home for a change? Everyone else seems to be having a go with us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jags on tour Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Why don't we try parking the bus at home for a change? Everyone else seems to be having a go with us... at home to livingston? the fact that The Pars are at home to Dungbarton means Saturday is a win at all costs! They will probably go top on Saturday as I think they will win by at least 4 or 5 goals and we'll scrape a 2-1 or 3-2 win, dependant on how many Smith decides to throw in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted November 21, 2012 Members Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 I can see us going to a back 3 on Saturday with O'Donnel and Sinclair playing more as wing backs. Lawless and Erskine are stick ons at the moment so I suspect that we might see Murray in for his steel, and Bannigan in for his energy to fill the gap left by Paton. That would mean unfortunately Forbes would drop out for this one. I think a midfield pairing of Murray and Forbes just isn't mobile enough. I think the opposition central defence will determine whether Doolan retains his place or if Craig comes back in. I think Dools will keep his place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 I would be concerned about bringing 2 guys that haven't played for weeks into midfield. When we make too many changes, we usually mess up. Stick with Archie at the back and O'Donnell in midfield.I think I would go with Murray instead of Bannigan but I am not sure whether it should be Doolan or Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohidingplace Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Smith O'Donnell Muirhead Balatoni Sinclair Murray Bannigan Forbes Lawless Erskine Doolan That's the same team I would play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
read'n'yell Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 The way to win is to utilise players in their best position. Not the best players in any position. Muirhead back to centre, O'Donnell back to right back. Please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberteeb Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 We don't need to change anything at home, I would play Doolan at home and diddy/attacking teams away, start Craig in the games against the bus parkers away from home. I'd keep SInclair at left back as well, he is starting to rediscover a wee bit of form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Murray Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Very difficult team selection for Jackie here. With Livi playing an open style of game you have to fancy us to win this, but the goalkeeping situation is a big worry. Should Jackie move back to 4-3-3 or keep the 4-4-2? Having Muirhead at right back is a waste considering he in my opinion is the best centre back in the league however I would continue for now with him here. Think we need Archie at the back with having a goalkeeper that is low on confidence. Midfield I would bring Murray back if he is 100%. Bannigan and Forbes would be a little light weight for me. This allows O'Donnell to continue in the right midfield position, if Livi give him the space Dunfermline did then it could be a similar score line. O'Donnell could in my opinion be a better midfielder than right back. Number one priory to get on a long contract - could turn out to be worth a lot of money. I would continue with Doolan upfront and hope he can show the form he started the season in. Hopefully he just needs a run of games to do this. Would like to see big McGuigan get his opportunity of the next few games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicofan Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Jags to bounce back with a 3-1 victory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 3-4-3? Smith Muirhead, Balatoni, Archibald O'Donnell, Forbes, Bannigan, Sinclair Lawless, Doolan, Erskine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 We've got to go with the formation that has been working for us, 4-2-3-1. I'd go with Craig up front and put Murray and Bannigan back into defensive midfield. I can see the attraction of playing three central defenders to help support Smith, however Murray almost acts as a front sitting sweeper and should offer this same support from midfield breaking down Livingston attacks early. In attack Erskine and Lawless would be asked to push forward, as would Bannigan turning it into a 4-1-3-2. Should things need changed we would have plenty of options too. Smith O'Donnell Muirhead Balatoni Sinclair Murray Bannigan Lawless Forbes Erskine Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 John Lambie Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Smith needs protection at corners & probably less so at crosses, don't see how a back 3 would help him catch a ball. I'm sure his shot stopping will be decent, most goalies who have played at any decent level are usually decent shot stoppers. 3 at the back might work if Muirhead roams forward, if we're going to end up with 3 CB's marking 1 striker then it's a waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Earl of Hathaway Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 When we played them at the West Lothian Cat and Dog Home stadium we didn't have Forbes, but Murray was great that day. Craig went off early and Elliot played a bit of a blinder. Can't remember what formation we were set out in that bright sunny day so long ago, but it seemed to work fine. Archie was a bit shaky though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 So, with Paton out, maybe Welsh straight back in? Or Slane? According to the papers on Monday, Slane is back at Porkheid to get treatment for a persistent injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted November 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 The talk is usually about the importance of having some depth to the squad because of injuries and suspensions once we get into winter. It has to be said that we've already had more than our fair share of red cards and injuries in the first half of the season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) I'd be very surprised if we went with 3 at the back. Livi's front 3 tore us apart when we played against them towards the nd of last season. Smith O'Donnell Muirhead Archibald Sinclair Murray Bannigan Lawless Forbes Erskine Doolan That would be my line up. Edited November 22, 2012 by Santana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambies Lost Doo Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I hope we get a good crowd to this. Dunfermline game I brought 2 mates although they were visiting from England so won't be able to attend this one but I am taking another Glasgow based mate to get him interested and get that extra £17 into Jackie's budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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