stillresigned Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Hopefully this stupid habit of adopting traditional Rangers tactics i.e. punting big high balls will be consigned to the dustbin where it belongs. It surely should come as no revelation that our best form this season coincides with passing the ball either to a Jags player or into space where a Thistle player can make use of it. Particularly, as we don't have the players for that kind of game. Morton on the other hand do and their tactical approach should come as a surprise to absolutely no-one. They are due a gubbing from us and I can think of no better time than Wednesday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colognejag Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Been over for the Easter break and seen us at Cowdenbeath, Raith Rovers and yesterday. Just got the Morton game before I have to head back to Germany. I have loved the singing at all three games and I'll lend my voice in the North Stand. It will be my first time in the stand - do you have to get a ticket like for the Jackie Husband or is it pay at the turnstile? And please Thistle, send me home hoarse but happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Of The Month Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Been over for the Easter break and seen us at Cowdenbeath, Raith Rovers and yesterday. Just got the Morton game before I have to head back to Germany. I have loved the singing at all three games and I'll lend my voice in the North Stand. It will be my first time in the stand - do you have to get a ticket like for the Jackie Husband or is it pay at the turnstile? And please Thistle, send me home hoarse but happy! Just pay at the turnstile for the North Stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colognejag Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Found the answer to my own question on a thread below. Anyway, here's hoping we can get our mojo back on wednesday. Mon' Thistle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Wragg Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 If Archie himself is fit , I can see him on the bench at the very least, I think we need the Psychiatrist/Psychologist in tomorrow to get those heads back up again and instill the confidence of this great young side , they've been fabulous all season , yeasterday was imo an off day and dont think it will happen again, diddy cup game , means heehaw now so lets stop moaning about the boys and get behind them, they need and deserve our support and encouragement not our criticism however justified we may feel about giving it, onwards and upwards and believe !!!! We're gonna win the league !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watties wallies Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Does anyone know the dimensions of the livi pitch and firhill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 McMillan's out too? Jeezo. No real choice but to play SOD. If Elliot, Bannigan, McMillan and Paton are out we've not really got much choices: Fox O'Donnell Dowie Balatoni Sinclair Welsh Forbes Lawless Erskine Doolan Subs: Daniels, Murray, McGuigan, Craig, A.N. Other. I'm assuming Craigen's meant to be in there as he's not on your bench? I'm sure, too, that you don't mean 4-4-1. From all our other games v Morton this season, that could be an indication of how it might end up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blutarsky Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 I think it's good the players use twitter as long as they don't hit out at fans, the club or come out with any OF pish. Someone needs to have a word with McMillan on that front. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briogadh Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 I've edited your line up to what I would think about playing. I'd happily put Murray in for Paton should he not be fit enough. At the weekend we struggled to control the midfield and having Paton/Murray beside Bannigan would really help break Morton's attacks up. We need Forbes in for his deliveries and look for Doolan to get on the end, and Balatoni too at set pieces. Best thing about the goal on Sunday was that Forbes didn't have to look up, he just knew he had to put the ball into a dangerous area and Doolan knew he had to be there. Strangely, if I didn't go with Murray I'm not sure I'd put him on the bench, as Welsh and Craigen offer different things that might be useful during the game if anything needs changed. I agree about Elliot, in fact it was him, Doolan and Forbes together that made us a threat on Sunday which we hadn't been at all while none of them were on the park. I just don't know if I'd rather have him in than Craigen. Sorry, but I think putting Murray in against Morton after two red cards would be suicidal. Morton would do everything in their power, backed vociferously by fans to psyche him out. We can't risk another red card in a game like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Of course the tweeting may just be a ploy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
read'n'yell Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Elliot is just frustrating. He does the hard work, the chasing down, winning the ball and beating his man or making space, only to then fluff a shot or pass. I hoped he had a revival after scoring and playing well in two games as a sub.. but sunday just re-set my opinion. Its just his final 5% of play, but it's the crucial 5% for an attack minded player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Regardless of making a good impression yesterday I still feel playing Forbes without Paton carries a risk. The counter to that is we need level heads and not hot heads on Wednesday and Forbes usually comes across as a calming influence so on this occasion he should possibly start. Morton would be daft not to play to our weakness, ie daft sending offs, so we should anticipate extra gamesmanship. They have to win this game so I'm guessing Archie's tactics will be fairly fluid. Playing an open attacking game comes natural to us but we may have to be cagier than usual. It's a real blow having the likes of Paton, Bannigan and McMillan unavailable as they're all adept at covering different positions from a defensive point of view. A positive tho' is the number of away games we've played well in lately. We may have to draw on some of that discipline for this home game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eriksen Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Wednesday's match is the biggest game in the country: arguably the biggest game in Scotland all season. Both sides deserve credit for keeping the title race exciting and both deserve a big support for this one too. The cup final went perfect from our perspective but I can't see it having a huge affect on the end result. We'll have Hardie and O'Ware back while Thistle seem to be missing quite a few players, but I'd still class your lot as favourite. Enjoy your night lads and may the best team win. Mon the Ton! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) Regardless of making a good impression yesterday I still feel playing Forbes without Paton carries a risk. The counter to that is we need level heads and not hot heads on Wednesday and Forbes usually comes across as a calming influence so on this occasion he should possibly start. Morton would be daft not to play to our weakness, ie daft sending offs, so we should anticipate extra gamesmanship. They have to win this game so I'm guessing Archie's tactics will be fairly fluid. Playing an open attacking game comes natural to us but we may have to be cagier than usual. It's a real blow having the likes of Paton, Bannigan and McMillan unavailable as they're all adept at covering different positions from a defensive point of view. A positive tho' is the number of away games we've played well in lately. We may have to draw on some of that discipline for this home game Is Bannigan definitely out? If so then that's a real blow. I guess we're then looking at a midfield three of Welsh, Craigen and Forbes. Not our strongest, but I have faith in those three to up their game. Edited April 9, 2013 by Jaggernaut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKThistle Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Does anyone know the dimensions of the livi pitch and firhill they both in 3d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Does anyone know the dimensions of the livi pitch and firhill Not sure and sometimes the recorded dimensions are incorrect anyway but I'm led to believe Firhill & Ibrox are the joint two largest playing surfaces in Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigthepict Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) From SFL site , same width but Firhill 7m longer. From largest to smallest in terms of area: Thistle: 105m x 69m (7245) Dumbar 104m x 69m (7176) Falkirk 105m x 68m (7140) Hamil 105m x 68m (7140) Airdrie: 105m x 67m (7035) Livi 98m x 69m (6762) Dunf 105m x 64m (6720) Raith 103m x 64m (6592) Morton 100m x 64m (6400) Cowden 98m x 59m (5782) Edited April 9, 2013 by craigthepict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert's Ghost Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I like where we're playing the rest of this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watties wallies Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Thanks guys Was thinking about the game on Sunday at livi Our fullbacks appeared to be shut down by Qos very quickly However both pitches are same width but livi is actually shorter in length Maybe the hoardings around the pitch had something to do with the impression that our fullbacks had lesser space to play So fair play to queens got tactics right on that issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigthepict Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I like where we're playing the rest of this season! Yep, the 3 (other) largest pitches, hopefully that will help the cause! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 From SFL site , same width but Firhill 7m longer. From largest to smallest in terms of area: Thistle: 105m x 69m (7245) Dumbar 104m x 69m (7176) Falkirk 105m x 68m (7140) Airdrie: 105m x 67m (7035) Livi 98m x 69m (6762) Dunf 105m x 64m (6720) Raith 103m x 64m (6592) Morton 100m x 64m (6400) Cowden 98m x 59m (5782) The Cowden pitch is tiny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert's Ghost Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 From SFL site , same width but Firhill 7m longer. From largest to smallest in terms of area: Thistle: 105m x 69m (7245) Dumbar 104m x 69m (7176) Falkirk 105m x 68m (7140) Airdrie: 105m x 67m (7035) Livi 98m x 69m (6762) Dunf 105m x 64m (6720) Raith 103m x 64m (6592) Morton 100m x 64m (6400) Cowden 98m x 59m (5782) Missed out Hamilton (it's the same as Falkirk) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigthepict Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 The Cowden pitch is tiny! We had a conversation there wondering if it fitted the minimum requirements as it looked so small. I think 90m*45m is the smallest allowed but I'm only going with: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/rules_and_equipment/4200666.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylambieslovechild Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I hope we get people in early to give the boys a lift before the game even starts. Our game v Dunfermline at Firhill saw the supporters singing a good 20mims before kick off and look how our young team started that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G SUS Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 My Team: Fox SO'D Dowie Balatoni Sinclair McMillan Welsh Erskine Forbes Elliott Craig subs; Daniels, Bannigan, Doolan, Lawless, Craigen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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