Anthony Fitzgerald Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Early thread for this particular duel between the teams. One defeat in six games for us coming into this game and one where we would feel confident of winning. In saying that, the last time we played Dumbarton we were dreadful and deservedly lost the game, despite David Smith playing right back. 2-0 up vs Ayr yesterday against ten men, to lose two goals in stoppage time, what happened there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 In saying that, the last time we played Dumbarton we were dreadful and deservedly lost the game, despite David Smith playing right back. David Smith playing right back wasn't a one off, he's been playing there the majority of the season and has been mostly excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Fitzgerald Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 David Smith playing right back wasn't a one off, he's been playing there the majority of the season and has been mostly excellent. I know it wasn't a one off, that doesn't make it any easier for us greetin' Bairns that day when we lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Have to be confident. See no reason not to be confident, but would feel better if Baird could be back in the side. Agreed to play with Austin and bring on BS last 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I know it wasn't a one off, that doesn't make it any easier for us greetin' Bairns that day when we lost. There's absolutely no shame in losing to a team with the white Cafu in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Fitzgerald Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 If Baird is fit (which going from Houstons interview I doubt he would be) I would be start him with Miller and having Austin as the impact sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 If Baird is fit (which going from Houstons interview I doubt he would be) I would be start him with Miller and having Austin as the impact sub. 100% do the opposite for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I've no idea. Genuinely no clue. Yesterday we strolled the game for 90 minutes, it's not even an exaggeration to say that Buchanan and Barr could've played with cigars. Then we completely blew up. I think it was angriest and most sick I've ever felt after a match. We're better away from home this season, so I'm quite glad it's an away game and the Astro should suit us better than our bobbly pitch. Hopefully see plenty of Andy Stirling and wee Stam driving at the defence, although I'm a wee bit concerned that the downer from this week will have sapped morale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Comfortable away draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I seen the lad from the Reporter saying on Twitter that yesterday was the angriest he's ever seen Stevie after a game. Hopefully that he gets the right sort of reaction and the heads don't go down.I can only imagine with Durrant also seething the dressing room resembled the below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microdave Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Useless fact time. Did you know that since promotion in 2012, Dumbarton have won more points against Falkirk than any other team in the league. This is helped by the fact that Falkirk are only joined by Raith Rovers as the only other club that have been here the whole time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge of allan bairn Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Four wins and two draws from six matches in the league in 2017 puts us top of the league on form. Normally this is when we drop unexpected silly points. Fully expect another difficult game against dumbarton. The only way it might not be is if we score early like we did versus Dundee United the crowd get behind the team and we turn the screw.RogersMuirhead Watson Grant Leahy TaiwoCraigen hippoSibbald Austin/baird millerPlaying well no need to change it now. Aird mchugh and mckee/kerr can all come on if needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I'd be happy with a point, would hope Stevie doesn't set us up to play for a point though, however if we got a point, gained from whatever tactical set up he selects, it would be a very good point gained away from home. A draw for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggerG Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 35 minutes ago, bridge of allan bairn said: Four wins and two draws from six matches in the league in 2017 puts us top of the league on form. Normally this is when we drop unexpected silly points. Fully expect another difficult game against dumbarton. The only way it might not be is if we score early like we did versus Dundee United the crowd get behind the team and we turn the screw. Rogers Muirhead Watson Grant Leahy Taiwo Craigen hippo Sibbald Austin/baird miller Playing well no need to change it now. Aird mchugh and mckee/kerr can all come on if needed Nah, I'd play Aird ahead of Craigen to give us width. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor Bairn Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Nah, I'd play Aird ahead of Craigen to give us width. Can't drop craigen on form. Lads been playing really well recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggerG Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 1 minute ago, Senor Bairn said: Can't drop craigen on form. Lads been playing really well recently. Goal aside I didn't think he was great yesterday. Having said that, neither was anybody else other than Hippo possibly. I think it's horses for courses and I would prefer to see us playing with two wingers in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftershocker Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hopefully we'll get a reaction from the players after yesterday's disappointment. Arguably losing to Bonnyrigg was the best thing to happen to us this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 How has Aird been for Falkirk? Always find it hard to judge how good or bad a player is on their time with ra peepul/the Queen's XI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionel wickson Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I've no idea. Genuinely no clue. Yesterday we strolled the game for 90 minutes, it's not even an exaggeration to say that Buchanan and Barr could've played with cigars. Then we completely blew up. I think it was angriest and most sick I've ever felt after a match. We're better away from home this season, so I'm quite glad it's an away game and the Astro should suit us better than our bobbly pitch. Hopefully see plenty of Andy Stirling and wee Stam driving at the defence, although I'm a wee bit concerned that the downer from this week will have sapped morale. Can't say that anger was my principal emotion yesterday. I will say though, that it was eerily reminiscent of how I felt when I heard that Leggy Mountbatten had passed away all those years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilostmyself Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 How has Aird been for Falkirk? Always find it hard to judge how good or bad a player is on their time with ra peepul/the Queen's XI. He looked bright in his first couple of appearances but had a death in the family so had to go back to Canada for a week or so and his replacement RW Craigen has hit a bit of form. I'd definitely like to see a bit more of him though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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