Andy Dufresne Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Could a very interesting game on Saturday,i think it is safe to say Falkirk will make a few changes after the draw against Dundee Utd.Craigen being one of them coming in I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 33 minutes ago, keithgy said: Could a very interesting game on Saturday,i think it is safe to say Falkirk will make a few changes after the draw against Dundee Utd.Craigen being one of them coming in I hope. This is the one I've been most concerned about in terms of our remaining away fixtures against the top 4. Morton game will sort itself out as derbies tend to do, I've seen enough of Dundee Utd to suggest that we shouldn't fear them and Hibs will hopefully be in full on 'nothing to play for/saving it for cup final' mode by the last game. Falkirk gave us a bit of a hounding in the 2-1 defeat January, though and were genuinely the last team we played in the league that I thought were a better side over the entire piece on the day than we were. Since then we've been the better side in every league fixture we've played (to varying degrees). We have a decent record at Grangemouth but Falkirk away has always given me the fear what with Brockville and our less than stellar record there. We've pulled off two massive escapology acts at TFS in the last decade when all has looked lost, though. A barnstorming 2-0 (going on 8-0) victory in 2009, led by Jack Ross who pinned his ex team mate's jibes to the dressing room door and we came out that day with the bit between the teeth and destroyed Falkirk from the first whistle to the last. Only Dani Mallo and the woodwork prevented an absolute boabying that day. Then again in 2010 when 10 men dug in deep to get a point that kept us up after Chris Innes idiotically punched a Falkirk player in the face in our own box when the ball was 60 yards up the park, conceding a penalty and getting himself sent off in the process.Stephen O'Donnell rescued a point that kept us in the division. Good times. Saturday is hopefully the hat-trick but as I say, it's the one match I'm pessimistic about for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy boo Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 1 hour ago, djchapsticks said: This is the one I've been most concerned about in terms of our remaining away fixtures against the top 4. Morton game will sort itself out as derbies tend to do, I've seen enough of Dundee Utd to suggest that we shouldn't fear them and Hibs will hopefully be in full on 'nothing to play for/saving it for cup final' mode by the last game. Falkirk gave us a bit of a hounding in the 2-1 defeat January, though and were genuinely the last team we played in the league that I thought were a better side over the entire piece on the day than we were. Since then we've been the better side in every league fixture we've played (to varying degrees). We have a decent record at Grangemouth but Falkirk away has always given me the fear what with Brockville and our less than stellar record there. We've pulled off two massive escapology acts at TFS in the last decade when all has looked lost, though. A barnstorming 2-0 (going on 8-0) victory in 2009, led by Jack Ross who pinned his ex team mate's jibes to the dressing room door and we came out that day with the bit between the teeth and destroyed Falkirk from the first whistle to the last. Only Dani Mallo and the woodwork prevented an absolute boabying that day. Then again in 2010 when 10 men dug in deep to get a point that kept us up after Chris Innes idiotically punched a Falkirk player in the face in our own box when the ball was 60 yards up the park, conceding a penalty and getting himself sent off in the process.Stephen O'Donnell rescued a point that kept us in the division. Good times. Saturday is hopefully the hat-trick but as I say, it's the one match I'm pessimistic about for some reason. A repeat is written in the stars...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav-ffc Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Thomson Muirhead gasparotto grant LeahyCraigen Taiwo Sibbald hippoBaird McHughSigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry Saint Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 10 hours ago, djchapsticks said: Then again in 2010 when 10 men dug in deep to get a point that kept us up after Chris Innes idiotically punched a Falkirk player in the face in our own box when the ball was 60 yards up the park, conceding a penalty and getting himself sent off in the process. He had bitten him. I have proof*. * A slight crease on Innes' jersey sleeve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieBairn Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Looking forward to this game but hard to know what Houston is thinking. Surely it won't be Baird/McHugh again!! Would still like to see a defence of Kidd Muirhead Grant Leahy but I've wanted that since Xmas so not much chance now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Baptie Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Looking forward to this game but hard to know what Houston is thinking. Surely it won't be Baird/McHugh again!! Would still like to see a defence of Kidd Muirhead Grant Leahy but I've wanted that since Xmas so not much chance now. The result of the St Mirren v Morton game in midweek will no doubt dictate as to what kind of team Houston puts out on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry Saint Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 35 minutes ago, Crawford Baptie said: The result of the St Mirren v Morton game in midweek will no doubt dictate as to what kind of team Houston puts out on Saturday. So if we get horsed by Morton, we're more likely to get horsed by you, too I simply cannot see us getting anything from this match. Falkirk are the second best team in the league AFAIC and I wouldn't begrudge them promotion at all. A point per game would (probably) do us at this stage, but we don't have the personnel to shitfest our way to survival, sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyBlueArmy1876 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Thomson Kidd Gasparotto Grant Leahy Craigen Taiwo Sibbald Hippolyte Austin McHugh Rogers, Muirhead, Gallagher, Kerr, Aird, Baird, Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Believe The Hype Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Thomson kidd Muirhead grant Leahy Craigen Taiwo sibbald Hippo Austin Baird thats the line up I'd like to see. Will be nowhere near that mind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I remember thinking at the 2009 game how dire a team we had that season. Little did I know that the season after we'd be even worse. It was a minor miracle that even after that tonking we still ended up ahead of saints in the league. Hopefully saints will take something from the derby with a few red cards and injuries thrown in. Our recent home forms been poor so we'll need all the help we can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 12 hours ago, djchapsticks said: We've pulled off two massive escapology acts at TFS in the last decade when all has looked lost, though. A barnstorming 2-0 (going on 8-0) victory in 2009, led by Jack Ross who pinned his ex team mate's jibes to the dressing room door and we came out that day with the bit between the teeth and destroyed Falkirk from the first whistle to the last. Only Dani Mallo and the woodwork prevented an absolute boabying that day. That was some performance that day, probably one of Saints best in the SPL. Never seen Jack Ross play as well as he did that day. Mallo should have got all his teammates wages as well- he was terrific. Anyway this game is the one where Ayr are at home to United at 5.15 right? Pretty worried we'll lose this one and they'll win that tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Believe The Hype Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I can't see Houston dropping Kerr again to be honest. Anyone's guess to his thought process when picking the team just now which is frustrating. Stubbornness reeking out of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilostmyself Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I'll be throwing the toys out the pram if it's Baird/McHugh again. I like both players but together it just doesn't work and we end up sending aimless punts for them to chase the whole game before changing it when we concede or when we realise we need to win. I think Houston will go with this, Sibbald is really effective on the wing and Hippo doesn't seem to be flavour of the month with him at all. Thompson Kidd Grant Luca Leahy Craigen Taiwo Kerr Sibbald Austin Baird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Hippo was excellent till he missed a game through suspension. He was on the bench the next week and has never rediscovered the form he was in unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyBlueArmy1876 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Hippo's not played much since his suspension against QoS An unused sub at Ayr Last 25 mins vs Morton Last 30 mins vs Hibs 90 mins vs Raith Hauled off after at hour at Dundee Utd He was absolutely on fire before his suspension as well. Sibbs has played brilliantly when on LM in his absence. I'd rather have both of them on the pitch at all times though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDust Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Crawford Baptie said: The result of the St Mirren v Morton game in midweek will no doubt dictate as to what kind of team Houston puts out on Saturday. Dunno how you work that out with four games to go and nothing decided yet no mater the results of both midweek games Anyone know whats actually up with Rogers, sure it was said stomach bug. No complaints as I've felt all along and get a decent keeper of your own and use the loan for an outfield player who will make more of a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge of allan bairn Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 ThompsonMuirhead Grant gaspo Leahy TaiwoCraigen hippoSibbaldAustin MillerIf McHugh started with Austin and Miller came on as supersub I wouldn't mind either. If Watson was fit I might prefer him to gaspo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelocalcat Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Can see Houston dropping Luca after his multiple bombscares on sat, I'd be on board if we had an alternative other than Papa Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young gun Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 15 hours ago, djchapsticks said: This is the one I've been most concerned about in terms of our remaining away fixtures against the top 4. Morton game will sort itself out as derbies tend to do, I've seen enough of Dundee Utd to suggest that we shouldn't fear them and Hibs will hopefully be in full on 'nothing to play for/saving it for cup final' mode by the last game. Falkirk gave us a bit of a hounding in the 2-1 defeat January, though and were genuinely the last team we played in the league that I thought were a better side over the entire piece on the day than we were. Since then we've been the better side in every league fixture we've played (to varying degrees). We have a decent record at Grangemouth but Falkirk away has always given me the fear what with Brockville and our less than stellar record there. We've pulled off two massive escapology acts at TFS in the last decade when all has looked lost, though. A barnstorming 2-0 (going on 8-0) victory in 2009, led by Jack Ross who pinned his ex team mate's jibes to the dressing room door and we came out that day with the bit between the teeth and destroyed Falkirk from the first whistle to the last. Only Dani Mallo and the woodwork prevented an absolute boabying that day. Then again in 2010 when 10 men dug in deep to get a point that kept us up after Chris Innes idiotically punched a Falkirk player in the face in our own box when the ball was 60 yards up the park, conceding a penalty and getting himself sent off in the process.Stephen O'Donnell rescued a point that kept us in the division. Good times. Saturday is hopefully the hat-trick but as I say, it's the one match I'm pessimistic about for some reason. Who was the ex player ? And what did he say ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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