Trogdor

Aye, it is much more positive being an Ayr fan since BGM was emptied. However, there is a lot of football still to be played. We remain reliant on 3/4 really good players and still have persistent weaknesses. It'll be squeaky of that I have no doubt. Will be another last weekend job. I'm just hoping we are mathematically safe with a few games to spare. That would be nice. Edit - FWIW I think Arbroath are already gone. I hope I'm wrong as it's a great place to go but they need a monster turnaround to get above two other sides.

Aye, there is the pantomime element to it all as well. I refer to them as fascists and some I assume are good people.

Would be very surprised at that tbh. As I understand it, the SFA is forever trumpeting the work of the club and the Academy as an example of what can be done.

Aye thats probably fairer. In the air I thought he was fine but he looked a bit sluggish with ball to feet and when the attacker was running towards him. It was a cracking tackle on the edge of the box at the end though.

I agree with Tomlinson. I also thought it was odd to play Bryden in front of him as I didn't think it would afford him much more protection. I do think that's harsh on Musonda tbh. On multiple occasions he got drawn out to the right to sweep up the ball. Culminating in him playing at right back and being pretty solid defensively. I thought Colonel Sanders looked a bit ropey tbh. Hope he's just needing match sharpness.

The free kick is Airdrie's own fault and it's their gubbins goalkeeper in particular. His priority should have been getting back to his line. Instead he is gesticulating over the fact he handled it outside the box. It was karma in action if ever I saw it. It was delicious. If it happened to us I'd have been berating our goalie rather than the referee. Quick free kicks are a thing and have been since the Arsenal invincible days. The Airdrie defenders should also have been ready for it. Its a lack of concentration. Too busy complaining to the referee instead of doing their jobs.

I think he's a breathe of fresh air. It was when he picked Sylla up at Hampden and pushed him back on to the pitch as Queens Park were attacking and Sylla had been tackled. I knew then that he wasn't going to sit in the dugout or stand with his hands in his pockets. He kicks every ball and has high standards. I love it.

It's disgusting. Obviously was at the opposite goal to us so hadn't realised that he back heeled it. Fucking beautiful.

Actual footage of airdrieoldboy

I thought Airdrie's goalie was atrocious. Culminating in him handling it outside their box. I thought he was lucky that wasn't a red tbh. I'd argue it was a goalscoring opportunity given the forward only had the goalie to beat. Karma reigned though with the resultant quick free kick we scored from. Honestly that goalie was like a poundland Neuer, constantly off his line just parading about his box. Edit - Had we had a Stevenson or Shankland in the team we would have scored one from range as the goalie was so far off his line. Edit 2 - Just watched it back and a yellow for their goalie is probably about right. Given they have defenders in the vicinity.

He'll be busy on Facebook tomorrow.

I would think so... I'd be surprised to see Mutch for a wee bit. His arm literally popped out the socket when the physio had him up.

I think he dislocated his shoulder making the save. Not sure he could do much more with it given that.

I think that's fine with competent full backs as the wingers need to resort to high crosses which McGinty will clear all day long. The issue is when the fullbacks are too easy beat and the winger can run in goal themselves and pick out their player for the cut back. Airdrie were always going to have more of the ball than us and we seemed comfortable with them taking it out wide rather than through the middle. Tactically that made perfect sense.

Aye, the big man was imperious. I loved him encouraging the fans to get behind the team. That's been one of the best atmospheres in a long time. The drum helped as well.

I hope you took the cash out. That's a belter!

I should have gone for an Ayr win...

The good guys beat the fascists again!

It depends when you arrive tbh. The closer to kick off the stadium parking is your best option. The earlier you are you can park in some of the surrounding streets but it is limited and I'm sure I parked in a school car park once. Its not the most salubrious of areas either.

GBNF

Maggie with only 10%, must be recency bias at play there. After the shellacking the Tories take at the next GE, I am expecting them to attempt to re-animate her corpse or clone her.

You okay?