stillresigned Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Well after all the weeping and gnashing of teeth occasioned by the visit of our neighbors the other night its time for the Jags to travel north once again and see if we can get our season back on the right track against the Perth Saints. Again, I personally see the real problem as being poor defending and poor defensive cover being provided by the midfield. Our deficiencies at the back were exposed by Inverness and more clinically by Celtic at Firhill. In all probability this is likely to be a tight game, unless our gubbing last night makes the squad's confidence go AWOL, but if not we should be looking to grab at least a point here. The time for excuses has gone now and the only thing that matters now is putting points on the board, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThickAsThieves Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 There will be one enforced change because of Higginbotham's suspension. So, Doolan, Elliott, Lawless, Craigen are all fighting for one spot I'd imagine. Otherwise keep it the same as vs. Celtic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Don't think confidence should be affected. Celtic games are pretty unique. Tough game but I think Thistle are capable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cup Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Midfield to front we were OK last night. Defensively we were poor but no other team in Scotland can live with Celtic when they are playing at full speed. Piccolo was decent and not to blame for the goals. I think like Archie if we don't defend like we did last night we'll be OK on Saturday. As long as Killie, County and St Mirren don't win a low scoring defeat would be acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I think like Archie Forgive the selective quoting. I just thought is was funny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
read'n'yell Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Win please. Worth going 4-4-2 with dools coming in? So Bannigan on left, Erskine right, bauben and Fraser centre. Dools Taylor upfront and usual defence. If not, same formation and bring in Lawless for Higgy. But I think Archie will start Elliot after his goal. Could be worth resting Taylor and playing Doolan in this one I think. Will give Taylor a rest and also a boot to kick in for the final five fixtures. Feeling very confident with this one. Only doubt comes with the lack of creativity and ability to hold the ball up front without Higgy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanieD Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Draw might be good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 John Lambie Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I'd expect Craigen or Elliott to come in for Higgy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted March 27, 2014 Members Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I think Elliott did himself a lot of good with his sub appearance last night and could be a straight replacement for Higgy on the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Hansen Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 I think Elliott did himself a lot of good with his sub appearance last night and could be a straight replacement for Higgy on the right. Not feeling confident in the slightest about this game and I feel there is a chance the players confidence will be shot to pieces after Wednesday It doesn't really matter that it was Celtic a humping is a humping and confidence is a massive factor in football,having said all that I hope I am posting on Monday saying how wrong I was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Elliot deserves the chance to step in for Higgy. Craigen hasn't had a chance to stake a claim, Lawless has been worse than anonymous on his brief sub appearances. So Elliot on the right, Erskine to the left. We should be looking to take something from this game. St Johnstone will have a changed team again, and although they're playing for semi-final places, there could be a couple of rusty performances in their starting 11. We need to take the game to them right from the start and prove we want to win it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearchar Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 The understanding between Erskine and Doolan could count in picking a team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Mair evidently extremely doubtful with an ankle knock. Hopefully not but if correct we're unbelievably down to bare bones considering the options we had at centreback. I'm not certain that St J pose too much of an aerial threat so McMillan might not be troubled too much with lack of height. Even at that Elliott might just come into contention as he'll add a bit of height to defending set pieces. Said before he picked up his last booking that it may be better Higgy gets that yellow earlier than being suspended during the six pointers. That said he'll be a big miss. Don't know how Archie will play it. He could if Mair is out be tempted to replace Higgy with a more defensive player or stay positive and start Doolan, Lawless or Elliott. My money would be on Elliott as he can track back. Edited March 28, 2014 by lady-isobel-barnett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 John Lambie Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 MacLean & May are no slouches in the air, Murray Davidson is a big lad too. McMillan at CB would be a worry. Is Brownlie still out on loan? He hasn't featured the past few weeks for Cowden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 MacLean & May are no slouches in the air, Murray Davidson is a big lad too. McMillan at CB would be a worry. Is Brownlie still out on loan? He hasn't featured the past few weeks for Cowden. Brownlie i think has been out with a slight injury. Lindsay also missed a game recently as well. Curse of the centrebacks? I'm fairly sure Murray Davidson is injured but I agree he's good in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p12tfc Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Just because Elliot scored it doesn't mean he " deserves his chance " he's rubbish wish people would realise this. I'd bring in lawless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 St Johnstone are playing well and getting results, and very tight at the back, this will be hard and I think a point is a good result, 3 would be magnificent, but as long as St Mirren, Ross C dont gain on us its a week closer to being safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaggyMad Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Elliot deserves the chance to step in for Higgy. Craigen hasn't had a chance to stake a claim, Lawless has been worse than anonymous on his brief sub appearances. Really, lawless has played 41 min from the end of January for us. So for 5 or 6 games that's an average of between 7/8 mins a game. So for him not to be anonymous in 8 min, he would need to be something special. From the same period Elliot has played 140 min, what has he done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThickAsThieves Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 From the same period Elliot has played 140 min, what has he done? Scored a crucial goal against Celtic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Of The Month Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Scored a crucial goal against Celtic. Played the pass to Higgy for his goal v Hibs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibberish Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 2 sub appearances, an assist and a goal against Celtic, you just can't please some muppets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaggyMad Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Just love how if someone has a different opinion on this site, the abuse starts. ^^^^^^^^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Yeah, it's cutting, harsh stuff. Hope you're okay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Just love how if someone has a different opinion on this site, the abuse starts. ^^^^^^^^^^^^ That's abuse?? You wee sensitive soul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaggyMad Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Not sensitive at all, but calling people muppets cos he has a different opinion, minted. We can all call other members names, but some of us know how to have an opinion without name calling. So if my opinion offends you, block me or try sticking to giving your own opinion and we can have an adult debate,instead of resorting to childish reply's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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