Ok, a pointless thread, but in theory, how do you think your team will fare in the next five league encounters?

Will Livingston continue to be the surprise team and hold onto their place at the summit of the league table?

Will St. Johnstone earn back some pride with a surge up the table?

Can Airdrie continue their impressive form, or will they fall to the foot of the table, as many led to believe?

What about, Morton. Can they put a few results together, and move away from the danger zone?

As for Dundee, can we get our title aspirations back on track after a lacklustre deafeat away to Q.O.S.?

It is very early, even for the next 5 league encounters to have any real effect on the final standings, but it may go a small way to deciding who will be in the running for what.

Dundee Fc

Next five league encounters:

Dundee v Dunfermline

A game in which I expect us to win, but which will ultimately be a very difficult game against a side who have recorded some very impressive results this season, namely the 3-0 demolition of St. Johnstone in Perth. Dundee have lacked the creative spark this season, but have still managed to show championship form (in the way of results). Colin Cameron looks set to make a much anticipated return for Dundee, with the weight of expectations on his shoulders. Dunfermline have been considerably inconsistent, but they will head to Dens Park, determined of taking all three points.

Prediction: 1-0

Dundee v Livingston

A top of the table clash? It remains to be seen, but this proves to be another difficult home game, against the surprise early season challengers. Personally, I don't think Livingston will last the pace, and a mid-table finish beckons for them, although, many said the same for Hamilton last season. I believe this will be another stuffy encounter, but one in which Dundee will again, scrape all three points.

Prediction 1-0

St. Johnstone v Dundee

Perhaps, the two teams everyone expected to be involved in a two-horse race for the title. St. Johnstone have failed to live upto their early season tag as favourites, not for the first time. But, surely it's too early to right them off? A few thrashings have left St. Johnstone demoralised and severely wounded, but they will be determined to come out on top against the team they failed to beat last season. It proves to be a very difficult game for both sides, but I still believe St. Johnstone will be back in the mix before too long.

Prediction: 1-1

Partick Thistle v Dundee

A very very difficult game awaits Dundee for the trip to Firhill. It's not a happy hunting ground for Dundee, but Thistle's inconsistency has sneaked through already this season, precisely in the 1-0 defeat at home against Ross County, after some great results against, Dunfermline, Dundee and St. Johnstone. Dundee will be looking to end their Firhill blues, by recording a rare victory, however, I can't see it.

Prediction: 1-1

Dundee v Ross County

A game where we are expected to win, and one we should if we are to have any aspirations of SPL football next season. Ross County will head to Dens Park knowing they are not expected to leave with any points, and that may just work in their favour. On the other hand, Dundee will see it as an opportunity to put pressure on their closest rivals, who have some tricky games this week. I can't see past a home win for this one.

Prediction 2-0


Outcome

These results should see us back at the top of the table, but there is such a fine margin between success and failure. We could lose any of these games, but the same can be said for any other side. I think the return of some key players will provide us with some renewed urgency and direction.

Hypothetical League Standing:

1st.

u really dont have muh of a life do you

Morton v QOS - Failure
Partick v Morton - Draw, if only to continue our Indian sign
Morton v Dunfermline - Draw
Ross County v Morton - Draw
Morton v Clyde - Home win.

8 points from 10 will likely see us bottom - there or thereabouts I'd imagine.

It depends on what you regard as "much of a life".

Partick Thistle (H) Challenge Cup - 1-0 win
Airdrie United (H) - 1-0 win
Dundee (A) - 1-0 defeat
Celtic (A) CIS Cup - 2-0 defeat
Partick Thistle (H) - another 1-0 win.

Basically; semi-finals of the Challenge Cup, 6 points in the league and knocked out of the CIS Cup. It's slightly optomistic but it is still possible. Will 18 points see us top? Most probably not. We'll still be up there though which is the main thing at this stage.

Would like to think that we'd be able to sneak a draw against QOS, so long as we play as well as we can. Ross County away may be more difficult to get something from. Otherwise, I agree with everything you've said.

Well I can.

since im bored
Super south
morton A 1-2
saints H 2-1
Clyde A 0-1
Livi H 0-1
Airdrie A 1-1
7/10 should see us in 2nd possy livi just 1 point in front of us.
Saints continuing to struggle until a new manager comes along at the turn of the year and transforms them,where by they race up the table to claim 3rd at the seasons end
Livi drop away and finish well of the pace in 6th partick and dundee scrap it out for 2nd and dundee are just pipped for third on the last day of the season by the resurgent saints.
Meanwhile Morton are so far behind Clyde that they are certain of Div 2 football by the end of January
Queens meanwhile are in need of temp stands for their first jaunt into the spl
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have i gone to far?

I reckon it's ridiculous to predict anything with regards to this league.

Our next five league games are:

Morton (Away)
St Johnstone (Home)
Clyde (Away)
Livingston (Home)
Airdrie United (Away)

For all three are away that's potentially an easier run of fixtures than we've actually had to date. Hard to say but four of the five are in the bottom half. St Johnstone are bound to get things right sooner or later and Livi might well be more dangerous than I gave them credit for pre-season but we haven't lost a home match in 2008 so there's every reason to believe we can get at least 4 points from those two. I'd be reasonably happy with 4 - 6 points from the three away games however it may come.

If we can get 8 - 10 points from the five games we'll be well in touch and I'll be happy enough. Any better would be great, any worse disappointing.

Touchy, touchy...

Defeats, lots of them

Starting on Saturday. I'll be disappointed if McCall doesn't maintain his 100% record at Broadwood.

Go on then......

Ross County(A)... 3-1 Saints
QoS (A) .............3-2 Saints.
Dundee (H) .........2-1 Saints
Airdrie(H).............3-0 Saints
Livingston(A)........3-1 Saints.

That should leave us 2nd or 3rd and only a couple of points off the top.....

15 points...Crisis ???????? what fucking crisis.

That's a very difficult set of fixtures. I predict St. Johnstone to go bottom after the Q.O.S. game, meaning it wil be a top v bottom clash the following week. St Johnstone v Dundee.

Mibbes aye.....................Mibbes naw.....

You won't beat us, bookmark now for future banter reference.

Oh yes we will

Good start to your predictions i see....

We'll be lucky to get 9 points.

Swap the numbers about in the score perictions and you could be right.

Re the first post: Livi and Partick will beat Dundee no bother and I reckon Dunfermline will have the edge too and get all three points. Saints will probably choose this game to get their act together and I fancy Ross county for a draw. I think Dundee have scraped their points already this season and now they are going to get a bit of a doing over the next 5 games.

My prediction for Dundee in the next 5 games: 2-4 points and 5th-7th place.

Dundee v Dunfermline 1-2 Pars
Dunfermline v Ross County 2-2
Morton v Dunfermline 1-1
Clyde v Dunfermline 0-3 Pars
Dunfermline v Partick 0-2 Partick

8 points and 4th place.

Calm down, man.

...and get off those drugs.

If Dundee are top and Saints are bottom when they meet, I predict that Saints will win about
27-0.

Probably. If it is a top v bottom scenario, it would be very surreal, but the banter would be unmissable.

I predict your talking pish . Only 5 points off the top after starting our season like a bunch of strangers

One down four more to go

Ooh who'd have thought it? A point will surely see us to 9 points from 10 now.

I should have never participated in this thread...

Ah what the heck.

Airdrie Utd v Clyde

Despite Airdrie's good start, we always seem to be better on the road and have a decent record at New Broomfield. Airdrie are on a brilliant run, but it will have to end at some point. I'll push the boat out and go for an away win.

Prediction: 1-2

Clyde v Queen of the South

With the return of McLaren possible(even if he only makes the bench). He really gives us a different dimension on the left and has the ability to cause oppostion right backs big problems. Queens are also a good side who have strengthened well over the summer(despite signing Arbuckle) and will probably start favourites. I'll go for 4 home draws out of 4.

Prediction: 1-1

Clyde v Dunfermline

In Kirk and Bayne, Dunfermline have 1 of the best strike pairings in the league on paper. Not seen them play together but I assume they play good. Can't see much from this game tbh

Prediction: 0-2

Morton v Clyde

Morton have had a poor start. If they can rekindle their cup form to the league then they will survive no bother. Having already saw them against us in the season opener, they looked far better than bottom of the league material. But with their jaunt to Dingwall in the Challenge Cup semi the Sunday before and extra time possible. I reckon they'll be pretty tired and can see us picking up 3 vital points.

Prediction: 1-2

Clyde v Livingston

This one really all depends on whether Livi can keep of their good start of season form. With 2 home defeats in their last 2 home encounters, its a wonder if they'll bounce back. I see Griffiths is injured and knowing our luck he'll probably return to 100% fitness in this game. However if our defence play to the top of their game I know we can shut them down and maybe grab a goal on the break.

Prediction: 1-0


So that would leave us on 16 points from 11 games, which is probably around mid-table.

I was worried that we'd find just three points a struggle from the next five games (County, Queens, Dundee, Airdrie, Livi) before yesterday but we've already managed that and whilst it will no doubt irk the Diamonds faithful, I'd hope we can beat them at home. After yesterday, I'd also hope we can raise our game when Dundee coming calling and take a point and we've done ok against Livi this season. Without Griffiths, I'd say we have a chance of winning there, although their defence is very good. We'll get nothing at Palmerston. So in short, and including yesterday's three points, I can see us getting eight or ten from the fifteen available. That would leave us on twelve or fourteen in total which clearly isn't going to be very far up the table and probably eighth at best.

With regards to the original post. I wouldn't care to mention. This is the only league that regularly blows my coupon out of the water. In fact, I don't think I will ever bet on a 1st Division game again.

Still closer to the bottom.

Did I make some kind of remark during the week regarding a Livi slide now that Griffiths is out injured?

We will pump you lot.

You may well do .Then again your hardly loking like your gonna pump anyone right now.Time will tell but I think I,m more confident than you are.

You are correct.Well done. Carry on now.

We'll see in Perth in a few weeks!

I recall a few people saying St. Johnstone can't deal with crosses into the box.

Well, if that's the case, playing against Dundee will be your worst nightmare. I predict Eric Paton to be MOM and his assist tally to increase exponentially.

Perhaps but we really are due you lot a pumping, this is going to be it I feel. 14-0 dees

If we get a few early goals, then that prediction is not outwith the realms of possibility. I'm very confident just now.

Thats a ridiculous prediction it,s as ridiculous as me saying we,ll pump your team ..say..mmm....

7-2 for instance.Which is just plain stu........wait a minute...Forget it.

Like I say, we owe you.

Hadn't seen this thread.

Partick v Morton
Hard to see a win. Might, might just scrape a draw, but only if we don't concede first.

Morton v ICT
Home win - these cups are easy .

Morton v Dunfermline
Crap defeat.

Ross County v Morton
Draw.

Ross County v Morton
Another cup win and at last another final appearance.

Two points max.

7 out of 9 so far...I,m fucking delighted

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I'm basically brilliant at this. Swap Queens for Partick for wonder...

Your right . 2 points from your last 15. OUCH!!!!!

Thats now 10 out of 12 .................only 4 points of the top now.

I nearly forgot about this.

Is it time for future banter yet Webby.....