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I guess all depends on what’s actually happened (I’m the least in the know person) might not be “sacked” could be loaned out or just a mutual termination maybe? Sure we’ll find out soon enough, bit of a shame as everything looked great with squad morale and Millen was certainly always passionate.

Great to see we’ve added an experienced CB for this level in Ashcroft, definitely the area we were crying out for an extra body and relying on Watson and Murray staying fit was risky. From Ashcroft’s POV I’d say most of what I’ve seen the Pars fans saying is spot on, promotion battle vs relegation battle but with the added sweetener for a Dee that it’s against DUFC with fellow Dee’s Byrne and Rudden. Not sure there’s much the Pars board could do to tempt him over that but it’s obviously frustrating for Pars fans who are desperate for a couple of extra players. Looks like we’re going to have a real go at trying to win this league after a great result last week and let’s be honest even if we fall short to DUFC a stronger defence in the playoff will be required as we’ve been confiding some sloppy goals the last few weeks.

Gretna, they were an absolute nonentity who were catapulted up the leagues by a millionaire wanting to play fantasy football. Cove are probably similar but at least they’ve put in a passable ground (mud bath aside). Brechin certainly the worst in recent years must have beaten an absolute Diddy squad to get up here.

TBF with the injury record both teams seem to have had this season I wouldn’t be shocked to see a traffic cone listed on either team sheet. Big game for both sides, must win for Arbroath and must not lose for the Pars.

And one goal

Goodwin truly is a classless w**k

Any word on your board sorting out a permanent home stadium? Obviously you’re now staring down the barrel of relegation but I’d genuinely fear for the clubs future if your board haven’t sorted a new home out. Sad to see Shawfield sat there derelict.

Hibs will bring through a decent crowd unless the weather is rancid. Just hopeful for a better game of football than we got from them for Davo’s testimonial. First half was pretty enjoyable but the second half was shockingly cynical football in a friendly match by Hibs. All they did was foul us anytime we attacked knowing the referee wouldn’t book them, utterly ruined a game where the score didn’t matter. Jack Ross must have been the first manager ever to not realise a testimonial is literally a kick about.

Airdrie - Not a fan of it as an away day (not just because we’ve lost twice) Stadium is obviously an IKEA flat pack job which is meh but like Livingston it’s far too big for the club (I blame SPL 10K rule). Away stand also suffers with the sun in your eyes for first 1/4. Arbroath - Always a good away day, some decent boozers without the usual chain pubs. Stadium is pretty good and weather usually pish. Pies are also good. Ayr - love the classic old school ground but the toilets are pretty awful. Love to see it with a bigger crowd but it’s usually pretty empty. Dundee United - Shed was really good (helped it was full and we won) thought the toilets and catering was in need of some investment. Dundee is always a decent place for an away day. Dunfermline - Different for us than other clubs as it’s obviously a derby. Decent stand with a good view, easy enough to get through or park Bridies have sadly gone downhill in recent years, used to be great. The intimating 12 year olds at the bus station are truly terrifying. Inverness - Only been once and surprisingly we lost. Stand was decent enough although surprisingly seemed to be a temporary Stand. Long trip but decent enough. Morton - unless you’re in the WDE it’s a shocking place to visit for anyone over 5’ tall. Rest of the ground looks decent enough wee bar next door was alright. Partick - Day out in Glasgow is always decent, Thistle fans always seem friendly enough. Main Stand is OK although might be the smallest toilet I’ve seen at a football stadium. Queens park - As above Glasgow is decent to visit but Hampden with sub 2000 is absolutely soulless. A decent Lesser Hampden would so much better but QPFC board seems to have made an absolute mess of it. Rankings: 1. Arbroath 2. Dunfermline 3. Dundee Utd 4. Ayr 5. Partick Thistle 6. Inverness 7. Queens Park 8. Airdrie 9. Morton

In our experience you turn up get gubbed by Brechin and go home.

Take a bow that was quick

If we play like we did last night we’ll deserve an absolute scudding. Utd aren’t playing well themselves be we were abysmal, worst we’ve played for sometime.

I assume when you typed this out you weren’t expecting to get ridden sideways by Morton in your own backyard. Humble pie the night?

Certainly looking likely BOD have had too many draws and Brechin just grinding the results out, how do you think they’ll do against EKFC? Not sure how good Brechin are and obviously EKFC seemed to have splashed the cash in a gamble to go up.

Wee question, sorry if it’S been covered in another part of your forum. Are Beith likely to be licenced in time should they win the league? Looking like a great title battle this season in the WOSFL. .

Very pleasing to see such positive figures, it’s always a little concerning how we were financing a lot of the new ideas the board have but the figures certainly look promising. Amazing what having the right people in the right positions csn do.

Both away games moved to evenings, can’t imagine the bar owners are happy either as we normally bring up a decent number to partake in a beverage or two. Shame enjoy a Saturday game in Arbroath and might not get one next season as things stand.

It’s fine, Murray and the back room staff have already adjusted the bounce game to mitigate this.

Aye Martindale needs to cut out the woe is me pish about his budget, Livingston are always likely to have a small budget for their level so it’s nothing new. I’d be pretty surprised if Livingston have a smaller budget than us considering they’ve been in the top flight for a fair period with guaranteed big away support’s several times a season from Rangers, Celtic, Heart, Hibs and Aberdeen.

Be a bit harsh if Steven Hammell gets the sack again.

Don’t top flight teams have to install underground heating anymore? Thought that was a rule in the past but no idea if it’s still a thing as we ditched the 10,000 and then 6,000 seats rule.

Looking forward to this one, Livingston not been playing well this season but you’re a division above us so could be an interesting match up. We’ve not had great success in the cups over there but generally put on decent performances so hopefully this time we can get the win, cash from the next round and a potentially big tie could really help us try and keep on DUFCs tails. As mentioned before it’s a free hit for us in this game and winning would simply be a bonus. Looking a decent away crowd let’s just hope the weather doesn’t cause issues.

That’s a bit harsh .

Good result for Dundee Utd, they didn’t play well and Inverness were probably the better team but they left with 3 points. Sometimes in football you’ve got to win ugly.