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Expecting another good game between the sides tomorrow with the attacking options on display and the way they both play. Hopefully we can keep it tighter at the back and slow the game down when necessary. Only tactical change I expect for Alloa is Scougs coming in if fit, probably for Sammo. I always think that if your team is still in the mix for promotion come this time of the season then it's been a decent year. And here we are. Four big games and, hopefully, four more.

Terrific stuff from Luke. Definitely had something about him when he got game time at Alloa and the loan to the Shire appears to have been a good move. Let's see how he fares in pre-season/ early cup games.

Well done Kurtis, but how did Maeda get star man?

Well done Miko.

Talking of players finding their way back into full time, I must admit I was delighted to see Ross McIver getting three goals in the last two televised Falkirk games and looking so happy. It's been a great year for him, surpassing pretty much everyone's expectations. Sometimes a player brings exactly what a team needs and that IMO is what's happened with Ross at Falkirk.

Leaving aside the debate on what our best central midfield pairing is, it's been great to see Miko getting games and doing well. I wonder if he will continue to improve/find his old form as he gets even more game time. If he does, given his age, there must be a chance He'll find his way back into full time.

Going into the playoffs (hopefully but looking good), this is a key point IMO. The squad itself looks much stronger (#). Midfield illustrates this as much as anything. Kurtis and Miko are playing well, but we also have Stevie H, Scougs and Robbo to come in if and when required. So we are very well covered for injuries - which is what did for us last year. The bench is looking ten times stronger than this time last season generally. # A squad which Brian Rice assembled, as I'm sure @Waspie will be first to acknowledge. Eh m8? Of course Andy has taken things to a new level and it's a good time to be an Alloa fan. As I've posted before (I think ), we should cherish the likes of Bobby W and Taylor as much as we can just now. They'll be away in, hopefully, eight games.

It is a bit.

Good grief. I knew your home form was poor, but that's astonishing.

NP. He spells his name in a stupid way anyway.

Mods.

I've recently started eating wholegrain rice (microwaveable, 45p per pack from Lidl) as my main carbs source. It's not the tastiest, but it's OK and nutritional. I think it's good for me? ETA Wholegrain Rice Brown "seedy" bread Sundry microwaveable rice White Pasta Oven Chips

Big test for Andy G IMO. We need to stop the rot and a win is important to keep us in pole with five games to go. It's likely Cove will lose at Falkirk, but both Cove and Montrose have games against Edinburgh left; so, very tight and likely to remain so. Stirling are struggling, in a fight to avoid ninth spot against Kelty, QotS and Annan - none of who look like they are going to fold. They will be 100% ready and up for it. Over to you Andy and the players. You need to deliver the three points on Saturday - we have the quality to do that IMO, but it will be tough.

@sugna

And Pat was the worst Egghead for it. I did love Eggheads though. I used to think, I fancy myself against Kevin on sport, then remembered they usually had one question on US sport.

Have a word with yourself.

Really nasty crash today in the Basque Tour. Several riders look badly hurt including Roglic, Remco and Vingegaard - who all appear to be out of the race. The former two at least walking to ambulances, but Jonas still lying in the recovery position. Hope none of them are too badly hurt. They came round a corner and into a concrete (!) drainage ditch at the side of the road. Several rocks near it too. Race currently neutralized as all medical cover used up. Brian Smith couldn't talk at one point as he was so upset by the pictures. ☹

A bit disappointed in the contents of this thread, when the visible title stopped after "finger".

I'd only seen him in 15 Storeys High with Sean Lock, then he turns up in big roles in Marvel films.

I went to the Women's Open last time (?) it was at the Old Course. It was certainly pretty quiet then and easy spectating. Would imagine it's likely to be a lot busier this summer - women's game has kicked on quite a bit and is better known, more competitive. Should still be pretty relaxed though - thinking of heading there myself.

Sounds good. Will give it a go.

Congratulations to Falkirk. McGlynn and his staff have done a first class job this year and the team has been different class. It must feel even sweeter after the last five years and the style in which it was won. It was great to see Ross MacIver get a couple of goals and look so happy. Delighted for him.

FTFY

Similar to my reply to Oweny, experience and composure vital from now to the end of the season. If we are talking experienced and composed central midfielders, then we are talking Robbo IMO.

I'd certainly be happy with both Kev and Miko coming in. Felt we have lacked a bit of composure/experience and steel the last couple of games and they would help address that. I think you're a bit harsh on Scougs though.