[bring me SON shine]

Son's v Hedgemen

Just played once so far this season in the league, a 3-3 draw in Angus, Son's 2-0 up at half time
(also the 3-0 Cup win for Brechin)

Brechin 4 th v Dumbarton 6th, just two points seperating the clubs, albeit with Sons having a game in hand.

All very close in Division Two, so all points are vital

Dumbarton in ok Form, good win v Arbroath , draw v Cowden Should have beaten Forfar (93rdminute equaliser), but lost to a good Albion side

Brechin in fine form, wins v Forfar, Albion and Aidrie and a draw v Arbraoth




Prediction : could go either way, Brechin must fancy their chances, Sons must keep the defence tight.

[The Moonster]

Yet again it will come down to how our defence performs. We concede far too easily at times and Brechin have players that will punish us. With Prunty and Walker getting on the score sheet last week I think we'll start with those 2 up front and hopefully they can fire us to the 3 points.

[Bring Back Paddy Flannery]

Brechin on a good bit of form at the moment so they will be right up for this one. We really need a big performance from our defence if we are to take anything from this.

Ramage bagged 3 for the 19's i noticed, surely due at least a shot from the bench.

[Clarko_son]

Could be quite the interesting one with Brechin doing well recently and us getting the win against Arbroath last week. Agnew freekick and a Pat Walker last minute winner, 2-1 Sons


Grindlay

Nugent Lithgow Wallace (preferably McNiff) Creaney

Gilhaney Agnew Nicoll Lamont

Prunty Walker

[Brechin City FC]

I would start with the same side that started against St Johnstone. Possibly Crawford in for Fusco, but I thought it was a nice balance between him and Hodge down the left.

Nelson

McLean - McLaughlan - Dunlop - Hodge

McKenna - Molloy - Brady - Fusco

McManus - Lister

I feel the team is going from strength to strength and when you consider we have the likes of Buist, Moyes, Crawford, King and Weir not starting for various reasons, it's really hard to see why we're not higher up the league. That said, we're in very good form and with no disrespect to Dumbarton, They are one of the teams we have to be beating if we're going to make the playoffs. 2-0 City. McManus and Lister scoring.

['Steve]

We seem to have finally turned the corner with 3 wins on the trot so it is crucial we build on that with another positive result here. Will be interesting to see who Weir goes with in defence as he will likely to have all his defenders fit. Buist missed out at St Johnstone but will probably make Saturday's game. Moyes was carrying a slight knock on Saturday but like Buist will probably be fine for this one. Do we go for the tried and tested at centre back (Buist and Dunlop), the centre pairing that looked fairly solid against St Johnstone (McLauchlan and Dunlop) or do we re-unite last seasons pairing of Moyes and McLauchlan? I certainly wouldn't like to be in Weir's shoes having to make that decision.

Think midfield & attack almost picks itself at the moment with Hodge and McKenna on either wing with Brady and Molloy in the middle and Lister and McManus upfront.

Looking forward to the trip and I'll be travelling in relatively high hopes of getting a win. It's certainly the most confident I've been heading into an away game this season, cue an absolute horror show now!

[bigmacDFC]

Grindlay
Nugget Lithgow Mcniff (if not fit then Wallace) Creaney
Gils Aggy Nicoll/Wallace Lammont
Prunty Graham

With Pat fulfilling the Super-sub role.

[aftershocker]

what happened with the French keeper we were supposed to be signing? has he got clearance yet?

[The Moonster]

aftershocker, on 10 January 2012 - 12:54, said:

what happened with the French keeper we were supposed to be signing? has he got clearance yet?

Nothing on the OS so my guess would be no. Davie Winters clearance seemed to take an age to come through as well so it may be next week before Gastal is available.

[aftershocker]

The Moonster, on 10 January 2012 - 13:05, said:

Nothing on the OS so my guess would be no. Davie Winters clearance seemed to take an age to come through as well so it may be next week before Gastal is available.

cheers Moonster...I am assuming he will take the No1 short from Grindlay if / when he finally signs?

[The Moonster]

aftershocker, on 10 January 2012 - 13:12, said:

cheers Moonster...I am assuming he will take the No1 short from Grindlay if / when he finally signs?

I suppose it's a wait and see scenario. It's a difficult situation for Adamson I feel as we don't really know how good Gastal is and if he opts for putting him straight in the side it will tell Grindlay all he needs to know about Adamson's confidence levels in him. Grindlay has pulled off some good saves this season but at the same time doesn't seem to fill the defence with confidence.

[Bring Back Paddy Flannery]

Can't say i know much about this 'Gastal' character. Where has he played previously?

[Nowhereman]

Kick off brought forward to 1.45 I see

[Nowhereman]

Nowhereman, on 10 January 2012 - 14:44, said:

Kick off brought forward to 1.45 I see

Now 1. 30

[The Moonster]

Nowhereman, on 10 January 2012 - 16:19, said:

Now 1. 30

Damage to floodlights being the reason. Apparently the SFL insisting on the 1:30pm start time.

[Turnberry Fields Forever]

The Moonster, on 10 January 2012 - 16:34, said:

Damage to floodlights being the reason. Apparently the SFL insisting on the 1:30pm start time.

This could be interesting; if it is a murky, dank day then it could be pretty dark around 3.15pm/3.20pm

[Consolidate]

Turnberry Fields Forever, on 10 January 2012 - 16:50, said:

This could be interesting; if it is a murky, dank day then it could be pretty dark around 3.15pm/3.20pm

Should be fine if the K/O is half one. This is a welcome wee one-off novelty as far as I'm concerned. Be intersting to see what effect (if any) it has on the attendance. I also feel much more inclined to take a donner along to the Trust AGM now as well if it remains at the advertised time.

[untitled00]

1.30pm KO? That'll be me no goin then...

[The Moonster]

Consolidate, on 10 January 2012 - 17:06, said:

Be intersting to see what effect (if any) it has on the attendance.

untitled00, on 10 January 2012 - 17:15, said:

1.30pm KO? That'll be me no goin then...

It has an effect of 1 so far.

Untitled, work an extra hour during the week and get away an hour early on Saturday .

['Steve]

Bugger, that means getting out my pit earlier and also half an hour less drinking time seeing as the bus has only been brought forward an hour!

[Bring Back Paddy Flannery]

If I was a Brechiner I can't say I'd be best pleased. For myself i'm quite happy with the early start but I think the attendance could take a hit.

Are all the floodlights out or is it just a few damaged bulbs?

[Bring Back Paddy Flannery]

'Steve, on 10 January 2012 - 17:45, said:

Bugger, that means getting out my pit earlier and also half an hour less drinking time seeing as the bus has only been brought forward an hour!

Just clocked this post, not too bad if the Brechin fans are only having to leave an hour earlier.

[theoriginalhedge]

Bring Back Paddy Flannery, on 10 January 2012 - 18:03, said:

Just clocked this post, not too bad if the Brechin fans are only having to leave an hour earlier.

Bus will hae the jet pack on !!

[The Moonster]

Bring Back Paddy Flannery, on 10 January 2012 - 18:02, said:

If I was a Brechiner I can't say I'd be best pleased. For myself i'm quite happy with the early start but I think the attendance could take a hit.

Are all the floodlights out or is it just a few damaged bulbs?

"Our floodlights took the brunt of the storm, and as a result most if not all of the heads on each pylon are now out of alignment. Added to that is the news that the lamps contained within are also needing replaced."

From the OS.

[theoriginalhedge]

'Steve, on 10 January 2012 - 17:45, said:

Bugger, that means getting out my pit earlier and also half an hour less drinking time seeing as the bus has only been brought forward an hour!

Be very discreet !!!