[Hank Scorpio]

I've nae interest in this at all. I just want to go up to Aberdeen.

[renton]

Kutskiii, on 11 February 2010 - 10:17, said:

I've nae interest in this at all. I just want to go up to Aberdeen.

As long as the players don't feel the same way, I'll be happy enough.

For all our cup heroics to date, 3 points on saturday would go a long way to seeing us safe.

With Simmons and Tade (two of the better performers on saturday, not that any were slouches) I'd asusme that Ferry would come in for the former, having done a half decent job alongside Walker against Airdrie, in the latter's case I'd move Williamson alongside K.Smith up front.

I'd like to keep Russell on the right so that he can continue to cut inside and get D.Smith on the other wing, should give a bit of variety but I'm ocncerned that the lack of Tade does limit our outball options as he has become integral to the team.

This post has been edited by renton: 11 February 2010 - 11:39

[keyser_soze]

Hoping to make it to this one, as said before 3 points would go a long way to securing 8th place. A bit of fight and commitment as was shown against Aberdeen and I see no reason why we can't do it.

2 - 0 Rovers, score midway through the 1st half and hit them on the counter late in the game as ICT push for an equaliser

[St. Starko]

As seen as I can't make it up to Aberdeen I'm looking forward to this one. Hopefully the Rovers can get a big league win, pick up some more confidence and momentum. Still think Caley will edge it though. 1 or 2 nil to the away side.

[Paco]

I think we'll lose. No Simmons and Tade is a blow, Ellis will be out too I think, so there's three players that play every week no matter what. Each of them big blows for very different reasons. Would think we'll go something along the lines of:

McGurn
Wilson Campbell Murray Hill
Williamson Ferry Walker D.Smith
Russell K.Smith

Maybe we'll do as Renton suggests though, with Williamson up front and Russell on the wing, I'd probably be tempted to go with that myself simply because the difference in work ethic between Williamson and Russell is night and day, and it's something you always need a winger to have.

We never seem to beat ICT though, and they were on a good run before their cup loss last week to a resurgent Killie. We might just have one eye on the replay as well. I'll say 2-0 ICT.

[renton]

Paco, on 11 February 2010 - 12:45, said:

I think we'll lose. No Simmons and Tade is a blow, Ellis will be out too I think, so there's three players that play every week no matter what. Each of them big blows for very different reasons. Would think we'll go something along the lines of:

McGurn
Wilson Campbell Murray Hill
Williamson Ferry Walker D.Smith
Russell K.Smith

Maybe we'll do as Renton suggests though, with Williamson up front and Russell on the wing, I'd probably be tempted to go with that myself simply because the difference in work ethic between Williamson and Russell is night and day, and it's something you always need a winger to have.

We never seem to beat ICT though, and they were on a good run before their cup loss last week to a resurgent Killie. We might just have one eye on the replay as well. I'll say 2-0 ICT.

It's not even a case of work ethic as I see it, as cliched as it sounds I think it comes down to Russell having a better engine than Williamson, is more able to cover the gorund better than Williamson. I don't think of Williamson as particularly lazy, he doesn't let the game pass him bye and he never hides, but there is no doubt that Russell can bomb it up and down the wing with more pace than Williamson and also provides a better defensive shield for his full back.

[DornochCaley]

We have been playing a lot better recently. Might even finish ahead of County if we keep it up. Maybe 2-1 Inverness for this'un

[St. Starko]

Paco, on 11 February 2010 - 12:45, said:

I think we'll lose. No Simmons and Tade is a blow, Ellis will be out too I think, so there's three players that play every week no matter what. Each of them big blows for very different reasons.

Fair point, but I think we had more out, when we beat Partick at Firhill.

[Michael W]

renton, on 11 February 2010 - 12:55, said:

It's not even a case of work ethic as I see it, as cliched as it sounds I think it comes down to Russell having a better engine than Williamson, is more able to cover the gorund better than Williamson. I don't think of Williamson as particularly lazy, he doesn't let the game pass him bye and he never hides, but there is no doubt that Russell can bomb it up and down the wing with more pace than Williamson and also provides a better defensive shield for his full back.

I don't think he's lazy as such either, but I'd have to disagree slightly with you on another point: I think he does sometimes tend to drift out of the game a bit, though I'd probably put that down to his habit of drifting into the centre, therefore neglecting his role out wide. He could sometimes do with offering Wilson with a bit more cover too. There's ability there, but his overall game does sometimes concern me.

The loss of Simmons will be a big blow. I know he can be inconsistent, but he's the best passer of a ball in the team and I'd say he's our most capable CM. I'd assume Ferry will replace him, with Walker being dropped back a bit into Simmons' role.

Dougie Hill played well when coming on against Aberdeen, so I've no qualms about him replacing Ellis, should Ellis be out. It'll be a real shame for Laurie to miss out, though. He's been excellent lately.

[jay_7]

After the spectator sport weekend I had last week, I will back Rovers to win. Perhaps now, the sporting gods will look favourably upon us.

[SandyCromarty]

7 league wins so far under our belt and if we manage to tighten the defense after last weeks cup performance we should win this one, touch and go at the moment whether I can make this one, here's hoping.

And no bets this week for me after dropping a feckin packet last week!

This post has been edited by SandyCromarty: 12 February 2010 - 08:35

[Wardy]

On Saturday when Ellis went off, did Dougie come on and play in the centre with Murray going out to left back? Hopefully McGlynn does this for Saturday. I'd go with:

McGurn
Wilson
Murray
Hill
Campbell
Russell
D Smith
The Surfer
Ferry
Williamson
K Smith.

I'd take a point, but then I always say that. I'm even making it to this game. Come on Rovers.

[Michael W]

Nah, Dougie played left back. He played well there, but I'd put him in at CB if Inverness have two particularly tall strikers in order to minimise our chances of conceding headed goals from crosses. Murray is a fine centre-half, but his lack of height can sometimes be an issue.

Murray and Hill are both very much interchangeable though, so we should be fine.

[AllanJM]

I really hope the team are more up for this than our fans are as I (like most others) am totally preoccupied by the cup replay on Tuesday.

I'm hoping that we take a lift from our performance last week and the big game this week to grind out a result today. It wont be pretty but I think a narrow 2-1 Rovers win.

FYI covers have been down on the pitch for a few days (my missus went past on the train on Tursday then asked me why there were black bags all over the pitch ) and it hasn't been too cold overnight so I don't imagine the game is in any doubt.

This post has been edited by AllanJM: 13 February 2010 - 09:36

[thorogood's destroyers]

As info is hard to find on first div games, you can see our preview on CTO
Raith official site have also an interview with McGlynn.

Tade,Simmons,Davidson and probably Ellis out for this one

Raith Preview


Looks like Butch is making one or two changes. Possibility of Lionel dropped to the bench....or further and Eric in place of Sanchez. I like Sanchez, he creates and can spot a pass, but he is a bit shot shy and has been unlucky on a number of occasions. Think he also got a bump at Killie. Think Cox might also be missing/dropped which would see Russell Duncan surely back in midfield holding area.

enjoy.

[Andy C]

thorogood, on 13 February 2010 - 10:16, said:

As info is hard to find on first div games, you can see our preview on CTO
Raith official site have also an interview with McGlynn.

Tade,Simmons,Davidson and probably Ellis out for this one

Raith Preview


Looks like Butch is making one or two changes. Possibility of Lionel dropped to the bench....or further and Eric in place of Sanchez. I like Sanchez, he creates and can spot a pass, but he is a bit shot shy and has been unlucky on a number of occasions. Think he also got a bump at Killie. Think Cox might also be missing/dropped which would see Russell Duncan surely back in midfield holding area.

enjoy.

That is a fantastic, well written preview. Did you write it?

I'm taking the wee boy to today's game. He's into double figures for attendance now and has never witnessed us lose or draw.
Hopefully that trend maintains the status quo today.

[text.surfer2008]

Hope that Rover can match the way they played last week. Great effort. Looking forward to this game.

[Hank Scorpio]

Inverness are lumping the high balls here. They've not done anything but.

[jay_7]

Seems to be Butchers weapon of choice.

[Hank Scorpio]

What a fucking gift. They've never been in the game.

[Hank Scorpio]

I've never been so bored at a game since the last home game against this lot.

[ICTChris]

Pleased with that result.

[Enigma]

Ouch. I am kind of glad a decided to give this a miss.

[ScottRRFC]

How the f**k was that a 4-0 game . I left at 3-0 and it was pritty even but the first goal was a disaster 2nd and 3rd goals pish defending and 4th dont know.The score line flattered caley FACT

This post has been edited by ScottRRFC: 13 February 2010 - 16:57

[TheScarf]

Kutskiii, on 13 February 2010 - 16:38, said:

I've never been so bored at a game since the last home game against this lot.

Dry up son. That's twice now we've raped Raith. You're offically our bitches.