Deevers Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 An early goal for us should push us on to a convincing win. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juho_Makela_Goal_Machine Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Gordon Smith Halkett Popescu Kingsley Irving Halliday Kastaneer Walker GMS Boyce Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niemi’s gloves Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 8 hours ago, No Idle Talk said: I find this train of thought that says 'it doesn't matter how we play this season as long as we win the matches and get promoted' to be a bit short sighted, I have to say. Obviously the bottom line is that we want to win the games and failure to get promoted would be a disaster. But we need to be thinking a bit more bigger picture than that. I certainly hope our management team are. If we were to win every game from now until the end of the season 1-0 or 2-1 and we were just scraping by and not really playing well, that doesn't really set us up very well for next season does it? I feel we should be using the fact that we are facing weaker opposition as an opportunity to fine tune a style of play, work on our attacking play in particular, and build confidence throughout the squad by scoring a lot of goals and winning games convincingly. Obviously we can't win convincingly all the time but that is certainly what we should be striving for in this league. I'd actually be pretty disappointed in the management team if they were sending out signals to the players that any win will do and it doesn't really matter about performances just as long as we get promoted. I really feel we shouldn't be viewing this season as a kind of season in isolation. We should be looking at it in terms of where we want to be at the beginning of next season and using it to build towards that time. This reads to me as a description of how the world “ought” to work, not how it does work. I’d say that in practice, teams that are promoted playing a lot of attacking football often struggle when they move up. Stendel’s Barnsley team was I think a good example of this. Conversely teams that have the knack of squeezing wins out of tight games may continue to pick up points at the higher level. I’m reminded of a quote from a Celtic manager (can’t remember which one) when they went out of Europe on goal difference after a 5-4 home win. “It was a swashbuckling performance - the attack swashed but the defence buckled”. That may be the fate of a team that moves up a division after putting the emphasis on attacking at the lower level. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juho_Makela_Goal_Machine Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 48 minutes ago, i8hibsh said: Irving and Halliday are awful together. They just don't click imo. They certainly don't deserve a start after the last game. If they start then the players around them will have to work twice as hard. Awful pairing, just awful. I know it's part of your brand on here to be negative about absolutely everything, but, when playing Halliday and Irving together in midfield, we have won every game, aside from a draw against Celtic at Hampden. Believe it is Played 10, Won 9, Drawn 1. Not bad for an awful pairing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barack Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Oh, i8. Back to the spreadsheets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GinRummy Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 17 minutes ago, Niemi’s gloves said: This reads to me as a description of how the world “ought” to work, not how it does work. I’d say that in practice, teams that are promoted playing a lot of attacking football often struggle when they move up. Stendel’s Barnsley team was I think a good example of this. Conversely teams that have the knack of squeezing wins out of tight games may continue to pick up points at the higher level. I’m reminded of a quote from a Celtic manager (can’t remember which one) when they went out of Europe on goal difference after a 5-4 home win. “It was a swashbuckling performance - the attack swashed but the defence buckled”. That may be the fate of a team that moves up a division after putting the emphasis on attacking at the lower level. I get what you are saying but believe you’re maybe overthinking it a wee bit. Unlike most promotion chasing teams we have some excellent attacking players. Play to there strengths and get better central defenders and there’s no reason at all we can’t play an attacking style in the top flight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nookie Bear Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Turgid 1-0 win. Just get us out of this tinpot league. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jambo3tevie Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, i8hibsh said: Irving and Halliday are awful together. They just don't click imo. They certainly don't deserve a start after the last game. If they start then the players around them will have to work twice as hard. Awful pairing, just awful. 16 minutes ago, Juho_Makela_Goal_Machine said: I know it's part of your brand on here to be negative about absolutely everything, but, when playing Halliday and Irving together in midfield, we have won every game, aside from a draw against Celtic at Hampden. Believe it is Played 10, Won 9, Drawn 1. Not bad for an awful pairing. 8 minutes ago, Barack said: Oh, i8. Back to the spreadsheets. HaHa comedy gold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cheetah Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 2-3 corker of a game, all unexpected scorers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
indianajones Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Used to not mind QotS. Hope they are knackered now though. Dumfries is still quite a nice area. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
soonbe110 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, portobellojambo1 said: I agree with the above Geoff, promotion back to the top flight is the important factor, not how we do it, how many goals we score, just doing it. I was probably one of many who thought after some of the results we got the last time we were in the Championship that coming back up it would be more of the same, we'd just steamroller every team. I hope, but am getting the impression, that the back room staff are learning a lot more this time round, in as much as they are learning in advance of coming back up who will be best suited to help us hold our own once there. I suspect that in addition to working out who, and in what positions, people will continue to perform well in the top flight, working out which players we can say goodbye to and where we need to strengthen will also be getting considered in advance of next season, rather than waiting and trying to then change everything once the new season is underway. Beat the opposition, irrespective of the score, and the end result is always three points, learning from games we lose, why we lost them, is also a big factor. Once up instilling belief in the players will also play its part, and that is where I think having guys like Lee McCulloch amongst the backroom staff can help. He was brought up with the sort of attitude that is bred by the OF, that football is all about winning, not just playing, and I think we need to instill a similar attitude in our players, that winning = prizes. Strange how time revises memories and beliefs. Last time we were in the Championship we won 11 of our games by one goal. Not really ‘steamrollering’ every game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
August Landmesser Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 40 minutes ago, Juho_Makela_Goal_Machine said: I know it's part of your brand on here to be negative about absolutely everything, but, when playing Halliday and Irving together in midfield, we have won every game, aside from a draw against Celtic at Hampden. Believe it is Played 10, Won 9, Drawn 1. Not bad for an awful pairing. Not to look like I'm sticking up for I8 but Halliday & Irving played v Raith in the 3-2 loss, and Halliday was worse than an empty jersey, Irving a slightly fuller jersey. The overall point stands though, we have done well in general with those two together Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FarmerTweedy Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 12 hours ago, i8hibsh said: Still don't think the game will be on but if so I think it will be 2 nil the Jambos. I was thinking the game would probably be off tonight and popped onto this thread to see if there was any news. Having read this post, I'm now very confident that the game will go ahead! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juho_Makela_Goal_Machine Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 1 minute ago, August Landmesser said: Not to look like I'm sticking up for I8 but Halliday & Irving played v Raith in the 3-2 loss, and Halliday was worse than an empty jersey, Irving a slightly fuller jersey. The overall point stands though, we have done well in general with those two together Spot on mate, that's one that I've missed. As you say, the results have generally been excellent with those 2 in the middle, and they were both stinking that day, as was almost the whole team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
indianajones Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Agree. Cant see it being played tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maroon Sailor Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 9 minutes ago, indianajones said: Agree. Cant see it being played tonight. Temp in Dumfries up to 4 or 5 degrees this afternoon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey1874 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, Niemi’s gloves said: This reads to me as a description of how the world “ought” to work, not how it does work. I’d say that in practice, teams that are promoted playing a lot of attacking football often struggle when they move up. Stendel’s Barnsley team was I think a good example of this. Conversely teams that have the knack of squeezing wins out of tight games may continue to pick up points at the higher level. I’m reminded of a quote from a Celtic manager (can’t remember which one) when they went out of Europe on goal difference after a 5-4 home win. “It was a swashbuckling performance - the attack swashed but the defence buckled”. That may be the fate of a team that moves up a division after putting the emphasis on attacking at the lower level. The main difference on promoted clubs is the quality of the players. There's another thread. But Leeds United are an ultra attacking team. Fulham and West Brom squads aren't good enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lambo85 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 If GMS starts tonight is he going to show us something?? Early days but he has looked very timid so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TypoonJambo Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 4 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Temp in Dumfries up to 4 or 5 degrees this afternoon Throw another shrimp on the barbie then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turkishcap Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Must be due a good RR performance again? Please team give Armand some good passes/crosses! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
One five Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 3 minutes ago, Lambo85 said: If GMS starts tonight is he going to show us something?? Early days but he has looked very timid so far. Yeah he has disappointed me so far but he is a good player and I’m confident he will come good for us soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost in space Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 3 minutes ago, Lambo85 said: If GMS starts tonight is he going to show us something?? Early days but he has looked very timid so far. He has looked "timid" in his whole career. I was pleased when we signed him as he has undoubted skill. Watching him in his first game for us I remembered that he is not the bravest. However, he has not yet reached full fitness so we should wait until he has before judging him. I preferred Gino (looks as though he had a better attitude) and hope that Kastaneer is better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
No Idle Talk Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, GinRummy said: I get what you are saying but believe you’re maybe overthinking it a wee bit. Unlike most promotion chasing teams we have some excellent attacking players. Play to there strengths and get better central defenders and there’s no reason at all we can’t play an attacking style in the top flight. I agree. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
upgotheheads Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 It will be two from Halliday McEneff and Irving I think, which might tell us something about Irving's future, maybe with GMS on the bench along with Naismith. With the new arrivals this will be one of the most interesting starting line-ups of the season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
No Idle Talk Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, Juho_Makela_Goal_Machine said: I know it's part of your brand on here to be negative about absolutely everything, but, when playing Halliday and Irving together in midfield, we have won every game, aside from a draw against Celtic at Hampden. Believe it is Played 10, Won 9, Drawn 1. Not bad for an awful pairing. Quick. Somebody pull this man off of i8. He's killing him..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbee647 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, Niemi’s gloves said: This reads to me as a description of how the world “ought” to work, not how it does work. I’d say that in practice, teams that are promoted playing a lot of attacking football often struggle when they move up. Stendel’s Barnsley team was I think a good example of this. Conversely teams that have the knack of squeezing wins out of tight games may continue to pick up points at the higher level. I’m reminded of a quote from a Celtic manager (can’t remember which one) when they went out of Europe on goal difference after a 5-4 home win. “It was a swashbuckling performance - the attack swashed but the defence buckled”. That may be the fate of a team that moves up a division after putting the emphasis on attacking at the lower level. Way too sensible a post for here 😊 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nucky Thompson Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 42 minutes ago, FarmerTweedy said: I was thinking the game would probably be off tonight and popped onto this thread to see if there was any news. Having read this post, I'm now very confident that the game will go ahead! I'm just back from Heriot Watt and I saw the team bus leave at 10am. I thought it was a bit early as it will probably get them down there for 12pm at the latest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rave MacPherson Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 24 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Temp in Dumfries up to 4 or 5 degrees this afternoon Minus 2/3 degrees expected for during the game. Should go ahead no problem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Panzee Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 5 minutes ago, No Idle Talk said: Quick. Somebody pull this man off of i8. He's killing him..... gumph!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 1 minute ago, Rave MacPherson said: Minus 2/3 degrees expected for during the game. Should go ahead no problem My sister and brother inlaw live 2mins walk from stadium and just spoke to them and it's nice and sunny down there and they saying everything be fine for game going ahead Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maroon Sailor Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 2 minutes ago, Rave MacPherson said: Minus 2/3 degrees expected for during the game. Should go ahead no problem I think so - a blessing we're not playing it tomorrow as a bit of a hoolie is forecasted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hearts007 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 6 minutes ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: My sister and brother inlaw live 2mins walk from stadium and just spoke to them and it's nice and sunny down there and they saying everything be fine for game going ahead 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rave MacPherson Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 17 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: I think so - a blessing we're not playing it tomorrow as a bit of a hoolie is forecasted In Dumfries? Na, I've got my deck chair and knotted hanky ready for tomorrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nookie Bear Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 58 minutes ago, Lambo85 said: If GMS starts tonight is he going to show us something?? Early days but he has looked very timid so far. Only if the full backs are allowed to help him and create space. Can't expect any winger to receive the ball 40 yards from the byline with two opponents in front of them and expect them to work miracles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chrisyboy7 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Weather conditions will again be poor....An early goal would do us good as these away game prove to be harder. GMS for the first goal... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lord BJ Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I’ll go for a couple goal victory in uninspiring display, both in second half. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluesy1874 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 QOTS have generally been poor this season so no doubt a 1-0 defeat.🤣 In all seriousness I think a comfortable 3-0 win tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolf Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, soonbe110 said: Strange how time revises memories and beliefs. Last time we were in the Championship we won 11 of our games by one goal. Not really ‘steamrollering’ every game. We’ve also scored exactly the same number of goals (41) as at the same stage last time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
soonbe110 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Just now, Rudolf said: We’ve also scored exactly the same number of goals (41) as at the same stage last time. 👍it’s amazing how the revisionists can be refuted with facts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neilnunb Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Both Dunfermline v Dundee and Raith v Ayr off tomorrow 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
soonbe110 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 59 minutes ago, Nucky Thompson said: I'm just back from Heriot Watt and I saw the team bus leave at 10am. I thought it was a bit early as it will probably get them down there for 12pm at the latest Stopping off somewhere for food and rest I expect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graygo Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 3 hours ago, 1953 said: I've just looked at the met office for Dumfries. There is little chance of rain or snow but by this evening the wind will be 13mph gusting to 25mph which will make the temp feel like -6c. Good luck lads. 2-0 to us! It'll be cold but that's just a breeze ffs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kid A Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 A small weather update, not a cloud in the sky. Warm in the sun bit with a slight nippy breeze. Sun is enough to thaw any frost so can't see any reason for it to be called off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Burgundy Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Looking forward to this. If we start the strongest team and also start with a good tempo and pressing game we shouldn't have too many problems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Gio Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, Mikey1874 said: The main difference on promoted clubs is the quality of the players. There's another thread. But Leeds United are an ultra attacking team. Fulham and West Brom squads aren't good enough. Leeds style was always far more suited to a higher level. They had real difficulty with physical strength, Cardiff and Millwall Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Gio Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Can't be worse than last week weather wise. QOS not as physical, expect a slightly better event. 3 1 to the men in Maroon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martoon Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Another narrow win will do me. It would be nice to score a few but away games have often been awkward for us. A repeat of Ayr 0-1, three points and another huge stride out of this league would suffice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jambo92 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 McNeff to start and man of the match. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex member of the SaS Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Hearts fans predicting 4-0 , 8-0 and even 24-0. I hope they are all wrong. Personally I want a 0-somthing score. Preferably more than 0-1 but will take that as long as the players look up for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnthomas Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 2 hours ago, indianajones said: Used to not mind QotS. Hope they are knackered now though. Dumfries is still quite a nice area. Don't know how things are now but Dumfries itself used used to be as rough as a badgers wotsit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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