Blackpool Jags Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Got a good feeling about Saturday: we ARE going to win at home this season, of course, and Saturday has all the ingredients (without going into detail about that) to indicate that it's going to be the case this side of 2014. Â Self-belief is critical, and I think the display at Easter Rd will have given the players that wee shot in the arm needed to prevail against the blue Saints. Piccolo coming onto a game couldn't have come at a better time: we've been screaming out for a reason for Aero & Conrad to be put under pressure, selection-wise, and now we have it. As much as the goal semi-famine has been an issue, our porous defence has been of equal concern. A confident Piccolo might just be the fulcrum for an improved defensive display which results in the midfield being able to focus on their creative attributes rather than defensive responsibilities. Â Jags 3 - St J 1. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 What about Baird in there instead of Lawless? I think it's worth a shot. He seems to put defenders under more pressure than Stevie does, and this might get a break of the ball for Doolan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 (edited) What about Baird in there instead of Lawless? I think it's worth a shot. He seems to put defenders under more pressure than Stevie does, and this might get a break of the ball for Doolan. Â I've thought myself that Baird could play this role. He's got lots of energy and could chase back well enough in midfield when required. With preparation on the training ground we could maybe even have a situation where Dools and Baird swap roles occasionally to confuse the opposition. Edited December 11, 2013 by Mr Bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistlenowthistleforever Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 (edited) 100% think we should get Baird in the team on Saturday give him a chance with a run off games Edited December 11, 2013 by thistlenowthistleforever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Edmonds Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 (edited) Forbes is comfortably our most creative player and really ought to be further ahead in the pecking order than he has been this season. I can only think of two clear cut chances that we’ve made in the last two games and both, albeit ending poorly, came from him. In line with creating actual chances, he’s a far superior player than the likes of Craigen or Lawless or Elliott who have been playing ahead of him.  I think Welsh should come into the team if available, but he has indeed had a poor start to the season and needs to improve. He was giving the ball away time and time again in games before his injury, most notably for the winning goal in the Celtic match. If he comes good tough then he's exactly the player we could be doing with. Edited December 11, 2013 by Noel Edmonds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernsoul Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Please can we at least have a clean sheet. Please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cup Posted December 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Out with the Hearts game this is our best chance to get the home win. If we can defend set pieces properly and get good service to Doolan I'm sure we will win. Â I would stick with the same that was robbed by Beaton last week. If Higgy doesn't make then I'd bring in Forbes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Murray Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 (edited) We need Bannigan back in the defensive midfield role. Our ball retention was poor against Hibs and Stuart back in the team will help this considerably. If Welsh is fit to play then I think he will take a place on the bench. With all the game time he has missed he is not going to be 100% fit. Â Big game 3 points would be massive for us. . Â Fox McMillan Muirhead Picoco Taylor-Sinclair Osbourne Bannigan Elliott Forbes Higginbotham Doolan Edited December 11, 2013 by Alan Murray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillresigned Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Was not over-impressed with this lot at their own midden, we should have beaten them comfortably. How many times have I said that this year? Actually quite sanguine about Saturday, as long as we continue to cut out silly errors, I have every expectation of getting the 3 points on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglemon Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 The horse has a hard-on! Â more of a semi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veejag Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Sean Welsh might have played well in the first few games but his incredible lack of fitness means he will never gain the consistency required to succeed at this level. Â Everytime our club captain falls over, I can't be the only one who can see the words "Out for six weeks". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted December 12, 2013 Members Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 I'm sure I read earlier in the season that Sean has a blood disorder that means any knocks he gets takes a while to mend. I don't think fitness is an issue with him. Remember also, we went a whole calendar year when he started, we didn't lose a game. Hopefully we can find a solution to his illness and keep him match fit for the rest of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veejag Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 I completely agree that when fit and on form, Welshy is a superb and very influential footballer. I just don't think we'll see an awful lot of him in that manner again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Hansen Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 I completely agree that when fit and on form, Welshy is a superb and very influential footballer. I just don't think we'll see an awful lot of him in that manner again. Â That's a shame probably my favourite player genuine class act Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 more of a semi  I'll defer to your expertise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Typical, all this week it's been dry and extremely mild for the season,…...  and come Saturday it's to be pouring rain, windy, and freezin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistlenowthistleforever Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 This is a massive game this weekend let's turns out in big numbers and help the team get 3 pts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 It's getting harder and harder to convince the two younger Bowen Boys that an afternoon at Firhill constitutes good family time! Three points this weekend would be most welcome. On paper all the teams in the bottom six have a more difficult game than us. Dare to dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potty trained Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 How many folk will be taking advantage of the Celtic 5 quid refund? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 How many folk will be taking advantage of the Celtic 5 quid refund? Â Not me as I gave that game a body swerve, but if there's any spare . . . Â Only kiddin - I'll pay full whack and not cheat the club. (Can't find emoticons when using this tablet thing, especially the halo one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearchar Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Not me as I gave that game a body swerve, but if there's any spare . . . Â Only kiddin - I'll pay full whack and not cheat the club. (Can't find emoticons when using this tablet thing, especially the halo one). Â Will beatification do, Blessed Blackpool Jag? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambies Lost Doo Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'm really looking forward to this game and also getting 2 others along to increase the numbers. Using the "Christmas excuse" works for them as they like me are grinch's and will do anything to avoid shopping, "festivities" and spending needless money that you can't afford on something that you or others don't want. Maybe I can convince them to get a 5 game or half season ticket.....? Â Welsh and SOD still out. Seriously if Welsh can't recover from knocks then you have to question having someone on a wage who can only play half the time. He may be fit but his condition means he is out more than most. He is a good player but we can't afford to have people out so regular. Â Fox McMillan - Muirhead - Gabby - ATS Osbourne - Bannigan Elliot - Forbes - Higginbottom Doolan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThickAsThieves Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 FoxMcMillan - Muirhead - Gabby - ATS Osbourne - Bannigan Elliot - Forbes - Higginbottom Doolan Swap Forbes for Lawless and that's my team. Â I'd expect Bannigan to have a good game tomorrow. He'll be in his rightful position alongside Osbourne rather than further forward where he's been ineffective this season. Add in the fact that he had a rest last week and he should be itching to go. Think he'll do very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 We're gonna win this by 2 clear goals 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeredStirlingsrightfoot Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 BBC red button reckons Lawless and Higginbotham are doubtful? How accurate is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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