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Nothing in it. A draw beckons and I am not usually that optimistic.
Two crap sides, but the stakes are potentially high.
I'd honestly see Ayr as favourites for this.0 -
Trying to be optimistic in the face of such dire form and I think we (Queens) probably already have enough points but our goal difference gives me doubts. A draw at Somerset Park next week and we are fine. I don't want to see us needing anything on the final day of the season against Dundee.
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The maths is pretty straightforward now. Without relying on other results, we need to avoid defeat at Somersert Park next week. We may already have enough points but our goal difference gives me the fear. I don't want to be going into the last game of the season against Dundee needing anything.
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I can only see Dykes getting better and becoming even more important for club and country. Well done, Lyndon.
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12 minutes ago, Northfield 53 said:
Will we get better than Marshall Stirling and Doyle on our budget I don't thing so .
Holt is better than Marshall. Stirling blows hot and cold. Doyle, I liked a lot and his versatility was useful.
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Shame we left it so late to get rid.
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1 hour ago, Monkey Tennis said:
Perfectly conceivable.
I've more faith in Ayr's capacity to save us than our own.
This.
We need Dobbie big time for this match. I expect Thistle to score from a cross into the box. That is an absolute certainty.
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The best we can hope for now is the play-off spot. We seemed utterly lacking in spirit in the second half tonight. Naysmith has to go whether we somehow manage to stay up or not.
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I really have no idea what happened with Stirling at Queens but one thing that can't be questioned is whether or not he is good enough. His form for us in the 2nd half of last season was ridiculous, he was a joy to watch. I actually thought he'd sign for one of the teams expected to challenge for the league based on that.
Naysmith and Aitken seem like very different gaffers to me. Aitken is an arm round the shoulder type who is notorious for getting the best out of players who are struggling with confidence. I don't tend to get that vibe from Naysmith but it's hard to judge from mostly post match interviews. Stirling is also the type of player who needs consistent game time, he took a while to get off the mark for us but like I said, when he did he was unstoppable.
I'm surprised it never worked out but shit happens. We're getting a guy back who was excellent for us and Queens are signing a guy, who by all accounts, was excellent for them.
Exactly. What little I have seen of Stirling, left me wondering why he didn't feature more often. Naysmith clearly does not rate him for whatever reason. I am pleased we have Thomas back. His is more of a mercurial talent and at least Naysmith will definitely give him some game time.0 -
Dom Thomas is joining us from Motherwell. He is a 20 year old right winger.
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I was there. No idea the size of our support. Took some armchair supporting Celtic university mates into the Queens end, but only swelled our numbers by a couple.
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I was there as well. A wild stab in the dark would be in the region of 2000. Possibly not quite as many but not far off.0 -
I have every confidence that he will make a significant impact. He looks leaner than last time and has such tremendous experience behind him. I just wonder if he will play in a more withdrawn role as he has been doing for most of his time in England. Just give him the ball and let him work his magic.
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I haven't posted in ages and now I am speechless. The man is a legend. What a signing.
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Any news on tonight's U20 match v Queen's Park?
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Saddened by the news of Richie Benaud's death. A truly great commentator and top man.
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I would just like to add to the general consensus that Antell is pish and is hopelessly out of his depth.
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That makes perfect sense to me, although I fear Atkinson may be completely out of his depth. He just looks so slight.This may cross over into the Cup V League debate and which is more important but I think if Zander Clark is not available then it would be an opportunity to give Jim Atkinson some game time on Saturday, even if Antell is fit. A good cup run can be great for the club as we all know from past experience but we also need to know what our back-up keeper is capable of. With the current situation regarding Antell's injury not to mention the ongoing concerns about his ability there has been no better time for the regular sub goalie to stake a claim, especially as Clark will not be here for very long. It may also show Antell that there is serious competition for his position assuming of course that Atkinson, if tried, does prove to be a capable replacement. Also with a more settled defence there may not be as much pressure on the keeper.
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Clark admitted as much on Twitter.Is that on OS mate or just going the rounds regarding Clark
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There's definitely not much possibly about it either.Possibly not much suppose about it.
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We are relegation candidates for sure. Any early season optimism that we could reach fourth spot (although I never thought we'd do quite as well as that) has evaporated. We just need to make sure we are not relegated. If McIntyre stays for the entire season, I dread to think what might happen.Is it too early to start worrying about relegation yet?
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Indeed.Fair enough. If it's a means of protecting him from embarrassment (and of conning the authorities), best go along with it I say.
Antell has a 'bruised foot'.
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According to the OS, Callum Antell is injured. I am sceptical.
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Please be true. I'd take Zander Diamond instead of Antell.I see our goalkeeper Zander Clark has just tweeted that he's hoping to get the paperwork tied up tomorrow on a loan deal that would see him move to Palmerston. Teaming up again with Mark Durnan who he played with at Elgin and in the youth sides at Saints.
He's a good, imposing goalkeeper but badly lacks the experience he desperately needs I think you could argue. Saints have kept him on for three seasons now as part of the first team squad (in preference to Jonny Tuffey this summer) so clearly see something in him.
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Just to lighten the mood, our next three league matches:
Dundee (a)
Alloa (a)
Hamilton (h)
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The Queen of the South thread
in Scottish League 1 General Chatter
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It has all been said by others but I just wanted to add my own appreciation of Stephen Dobbie, the man and player. We will never see a player of his calibre playing for Queens again. He is also a top man. I vividly remember having a brief chat with him when he was playing for Swansea. At the time, I was living on Wirral and Swansea had a cup match at Prenton Park in 2010. The likes of Dobbie and Scott Sinclair played that night, with both coming off the bench. I sat with the Swansea fans and heard many of them say complimentary things about Stephen Dobbie. It is not only us that appreciates him and his talent. As the players were doing their pre-match warm up, I gestured to Dobbie who came towards me. I informed him I was a Queens supporter and he was a legend. He gave me the biggest smile said he loved the club and went on to stroll through the game when he was introduced in the second half. I have many happy memories of him in a Queens shirt, watching his sublime skills in action as well as his exquisite finishing. There are too many highlights to choose from but every goal he scored was special. I feel so grateful and privileged to have witnessed such a talented player play for my club. Thank you, Stephen.