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Agreed. Definitely seen alot more reaction on Social Media regarding travelling to Annan on Friday.

I think moving away from Meadowbank really dented the progress City were making in growing the fan base. The numbers have steadily went down since we left. Whilst we will always be grateful for Ainslie park being available for us to play home games, it really is a soulless place to watch a game. I have definitely noticed an upsurge in younger kids attending which can only bode well for the future. Once the second stand is built at the new Meadowbank, it should lend itself to a better matchday experience.

Play off 1st leg confirmed at home a week on Tuesday, 3rd May 7.45pm KO. Away Leg 3pm Saturday 7th May.

Are we at home Midweek next week, then away on the Saturday?

Brilliant. C'mon the Citizens

Agreed. Dumbarton will be a tougher test i'd imagine, but not insurmountable .

Great result tonight. Covid has got me, so was unable to make the game unfortunately. Hopefully Stranraer do the business for us tomorrow

Any idea when the quarter final draw is and what dates the games will be held?

Until the proposed new stand is completed at Meadowbank, it will be even worse. Hopefully work is started asap.

Depends on how it's handled. If it's only a handfull of the very best players fine. If we effectively become a Hibs B team with 6/7/8 players I don't think i'd be on board with it.

Pretty sure the club have stopped streaming games now.

Took in the game today with my son who is 9. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed it. First half Clyde were absolutely horrendous and could easily have been more than 2 down due to a severe lack of defensive know how, and effort it seemed. The Penalty on half time gave them a route back into the game they didn't really deserve. Second half and Clyde looked like a different team. They were snapping at Peterhead from the off, the urgency in their play far removed from the apathy shown in the 1st period. Goodwillie showed why he is so pivotal to the Bully Wee with a fantastic equaliser. In the words of my son "he sent the defender to the shops". Clyde continued to press and were looking likely to take the lead but couldn't quite find the elusive 3rd. Despite how unpopular Jones seems to be with the Clyde Support, I felt he offered far more than Tade and Clyde noticeably dropped off after that change was made. For the last 20 it was anyone's game with chances at either end. A draw was probably about right. The wee man loved the noise and atmosphere shown by the Clyde fans we were sitting amongst and was asking in the car when we can go again! All in all great value for his £1 entry fee

Yip. Pretty certain Friday could see our lowest crowd since we came in to the League. Personally, I have been picking and choosing my games due to a number of factors.

Due to my age, I only managed a couple of Meadowbank games so I'm not as hung up on Livingston as proper Thistle fans like yourself. I can understand it though. My Dad never forced me to support his club so I've followed suit and let mine go his own way. He's only 9 and loves going to City aswell so he might come to his senses!

Took my Livi supporting lad to the game today. As a neutral I agree with liviforever's comments. Until Kelly was introduced, the Livi defence was comfortably dealing with everything Hibs were throwing at them. His defending for the 1st goal was schoolboy stuff. Hibs had all of the ball but didn't really create anything. On the flip side Livi could have played untill the season's end and still wouldn't have scored. Overall a poor game with few highlights. The one brightspot was Boyle's finish for the 2nd.

My understanding is that the Manager made the decision on who left the club. Finance was not an issue. We have a backer I believe, but he keeps us ticking over and no more. In the last 2 seasons we have had Cove and Queens massively out spend us. This year it's Kelty's turn. Of the 3 teams who have been promoted through the pyramid we have, without doubt, been the smallest spenders.

I doubt they are paying £2k a week either, but they are definitely paying out more than they bring in. Fun for now, but when the belt gets tightened by whoever is paying in, they will drop like a stone to wherever their natural level is.

In fairness, we are pish based on his signings.

https://keltyhearts.co.uk/kelty-hearts-v-edinburgh-city-matchday-information/ Info for those going on Saturday. No live stream available.

To be honest until the new 'football' stand is built on the opposite side from the sports centre, I've a feeling it's going to be a grim place to watch a game. It's our home though and i'm sure the club will be working on ways to improve the matchday experience for everyone.

Any idea on attendance? From twitter it sounded like we missed some chances aswell.

I should make the majority. I start nightshift at 10.30pm every Friday in the South East of the City. I'd make it back just in time from Ainslie I reckon but it's tight. Meadowbank is much closer so should be easier for me. My biggest dissapointment is that my son who loves going to games will probably miss more. As he plays Football and Ice Hockey he usually has something on early Saturday morning and I can't justify the late nights for him.

My son now has a game with his team at 7pm Friday so thats me out. Ainslie on a Friday night was never going to be popular.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/edinburgh-city-ready-for-new-era-of-friday-night-football-as-target-date-set-for-meadowbank-return-3342631

Highlights up. We really need to be taking those chances first half. Just listened to Naysmith's post match interview bemoaning the fact we lost our spark and attcking intent when Robertson and Shanley went off. If only we had a proven goalscorer at this level..........