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  1. Like most Accies fans I believe the league is pretty much finished, won't catch Falkirk and barring a real collapse, surely too far ahead to be caught for 2nd.

    Having said that, that's no excuse for us to give up here and lay down, a win may not do much for us league wise, but might bring about a bit of optimism for the play-offs. Would also give them their first league loss, and if you're not going to win it, at least make sure to get a few good hits in.

  2. Like others have said its been a pretty nothing window. The signings made definitely haven't improved us significantly if at all. One of the main problems is still here, which of course is the coaching. I'd really like to know how much of a say Rankin had in the players coming in, because if its more than I believe it be, then he's a worse head coach than I thought.

    The bottom line is, where we are right now is where we'll finish, so it's all about preparing for the play-offs from here till the end of the season, that's the realistic situation imo anyway. So for Rankin it surely has to be the case of if we aren't promoted, he's out the door, as with the amount of backing he's had, it will be a big failure to not go up.

    The other main problem is of course Mr Strain, who tbh is getting worse with every update. I'm now in a place where I dread looking out for the clubs notifications due to the utter cringeworthy drivel he spouts throughout. Like with Rankin he needs to go, we surely can't carry on like this.

  3. Very disappointed and surprised this was called off, weather was certainly fine at the time and last night. Can only imagine it would be that part of the pitch the binos fan mentioned, that doesn't get any sunlight.

    Never been one to buy into clubs pulling "tactical call offs" definitely comes across as a bit of laziness by Stirling though. Would also like to hear a better explanation to why the covers being put down would have made the situation worse.

  4. Weather seems no too bad here, so if it stays at around 4-7 degrees like the forecast says, I'd be disappointed if tomorrows game was called off barring heavy rain.

    The whole social media aspect is a shambles atm, something that needs to be looked at as a priority during the summer, this can't go on. 

    The Tait statement is the same passive aggressive nonsense that was found in the Williamson signing statement, definitely no place for it coming from a supposed professional account. I know you can't just say Loan terminated early either as fans will want to know why, but there's far better ways of going about it.

    But aye no really a big miss, showed some quality here and there early in the season, but that has long since tailed off and we are better without him in the team.

     

     

  5. Well it's certainly been set up for tomorrow, with the people at our club managing to piss off the Falkirk support, so might be a slightly more hostile atmosphere than there normally would have been.

    As for the game itself, don't agree with a lot of what i'm reading. I think this game could be even more cagey than the first. Rankin will certainly set us out not to lose, convinced of this after the last game of last season, where we really needed to win but he was happy to settle for a draw. Don't know about Falkirk, but being away surely they might start out more reserved than they would at home.

     

  6. Well that was brilliant today, after freezing my nuts off and getting no reward at the Kelty game, the players made up for it today.

    Maybe the squad has had a bit of boot up the arse from the cup games, which was needed, as I was just thinking where was this during those games.

    The best thing to see today was players that have been getting stick all season are starting to turn it around. Zanatta is looking like a new player, will definitely admit I wanted him gone in the summer and up until today the feeling was the same, I'll be more than happy to be proved wrong going forward. Smith is starting to show and use the ability we all know he has, and O'Hara seems to be really working at his finishing and positioning, has looked a real goal threat in the last couple of games.

    I'll make this point brief as I don't want to harsh any positivity from today, it's easy to be a manager when things have went as right as they did today, still a long way to go till Rankin really proves he's the right man for the job going forward.

    Anyway, great to be top of the league again! Let's try and make sure this position is where we can settle down in for a while.

     

  7. Wasn't at the game so can't really comment about the performance, just great to get the win with Falkirk dropping points.

    When I seen the line up before the match, was so baffled to see Zanatta and Smith start after their lacklustre sub appearances against Kelty, but seems to have worked out somewhat. Was equally if not more baffled at the subs made during the match. Biggest one as people have said, bringing Redfern on after so long out into that situation was incredibly bizarre and just weakens my faith further in Rankins tactical ability. Seems more random than if he was to pick the names out of a hat.

    Again great to get the win especially away, but I have to say, Rankins celebrations at full time were a bit over the top. I get that it would have been a tense finish, and a relief to secure the 3 points, but come on, that sort of scene I would expect to be kept for a more high profile game.

  8. First defeat of the season, will be interesting to see how the team responds. I'm hoping for a quick start with the players eager to make amends, but expect more of the Rankin classic, so cagey and scared to concede.

    Think he will revert back to the usual line up that we had before. This is all getting about concerning regarding McGlynn, as its really hard to understand why Rankin seems to have very little faith in him, as he shown to be the most clinical and instinctual finisher we have. Hope it isn't starting to knock his confidence to much.

  9. Couldn't make this in the end, very disappointing result.

    Knew I was right to be concerned, what is about Hartley that we just struggle so much to get a result against him.

    Obviously can't comment on the performance, but going by the stats, it seems we were the team more on top, but just toothless when getting towards their goal, which has been the main concern this season.

    The positive being that Falkirk only drew, so still right behind them, but this is just another indication that we need to do something about our attack, to try and create more clear cut chances.

     

  10. Was probably more confident than most about getting a win last week, but this game is a different story. Cove seem to be getting their act together, turning defeats into draws, and in recent weeks into wins. Also the wee greaseball often knows how to get a result against us.

    No need to change the starting line up from Montrose, think we're going to need to be clinical and McGlynn is our best chance at that.

     

     

  11. Overall a great result and job done. The first half was starting to look a bit like a continuation of last week, Montrose clearly did their homework and knew how to frustrate us.

    Good finishing made that a comfortable victory, but at the risk of sounding spoiled, i'd still like us to get into dangerous positions more often and move the ball quicker in the final third.

    Martin was fantastic again, really is one of the few that will run right to the end and keeps us ticking over. Thought McGowan was poor, lucky not to give away a penalty.

    Another tough away day next week, hoping for a similar result.

     

  12. On 26/10/2023 at 13:50, Laid-back Accie said:

    Despite the tepid performance against Edinburgh, I'm actually confident going into this, as I think since Montrose are at home, and have been playing well, they'll open up more and try to attack, which I think will play into our hands.

    In terms of team changes, I think now is the time for McGlynn to start, give him a proper chance to see how he can influence the game. I'd also swap Tait for Murray, I've liked what I've seen of him in short spells, so like McGlynn, give him a chance to see if he can make a big impact. Other than those two, I dont see any need to change the midfield or defence.

    Mumbongo for me has shown nothing to merit a start, everything seems so clumsy, doesn't look any better than Tiehi or Ashley-Seal. Sadly Smith is too unpredictable and Zanatta is still hopeless.

    Rankin must have been reading my post

  13. Despite the tepid performance against Edinburgh, I'm actually confident going into this, as I think since Montrose are at home, and have been playing well, they'll open up more and try to attack, which I think will play into our hands.

    In terms of team changes, I think now is the time for McGlynn to start, give him a proper chance to see how he can influence the game. I'd also swap Tait for Murray, I've liked what I've seen of him in short spells, so like McGlynn, give him a chance to see if he can make a big impact. Other than those two, I dont see any need to change the midfield or defence.

    Mumbongo for me has shown nothing to merit a start, everything seems so clumsy, doesn't look any better than Tiehi or Ashley-Seal. Sadly Smith is too unpredictable and Zanatta is still hopeless.

  14. Pretty nothing game, could have went another hour and still be goalless.

    Definitely feel it was a better point for us. It was emphasised all week that Falkirk had great attacking options, best in the league etc. Well they did f**k all today, so it's good to know we are capable of nullifying that comfortably. We were obviously toothless up front ourselves, but that isn't overly surprising, as there has been points where we've struggled with that this season, and we have options to mess around with.

    Definitely feel like Rankin could have done more with the subs. I see what he was going for with Mumbongo, but I felt we needed more pace and a cutting edge, so think McGlynn would have been a better option. He should have been brought on earlier regardless. Also would like to have seen Smith on for O'Hara, I feel we have stronger depth than Falkirk, but didn't use that at all.

  15. Really set up to be a big occasion, absolutely gutted to be missing it, currently away on holiday.

    This could really go any which way, so unpredictable. Both teams have pretty much handled all other opposition well, with both having a slight stain of 1 draw. But it's hard to gauge who's been the better performer and will control the game.

    Falkirk being the home team, the onus is very much on them, also think there will be a ton of pressure from the fans. They've been down here for a long time, and are incredibly desperate to get back to the championship. If we can score first nice and early, it might trigger the section of their support that tends to overreact which could work for us. 

    I have feeling it will be 1-1, which wouldn't be a bad result for us all things considered. Mon the Accies!

     

     

     

  16. Not going to lie dreading this match, not only a bit of PTSD from previous encounters where Annan have embarrassed us in the cups, but they also seem to be getting key players back and hitting a bit of form. Surprised when I seen that both clubs agreed to this being moved to the Friday, didn't think the Annan players would be happy with that due to work commitments etc. 

    Anyway with it being at home it's a match we need to be winning to keep our title charge going and try and put pressure on Falkirk. 

    I'd be more than happy to keep the same line up. I know there will be fans that will want O'hara dropped, but I'm more on the side of starting him due to his work rate. Plus I don't think McGlynn is fully fit yet, I do want him to get a start down the road at some point, but happy for him to come on and be dangerous in the last 30 for now.

    Might be the game to give Smith another starting chance, really want it to work out for him, but he has a bad confidence issue. Seen it again against Alloa, when he lost the ball towards the end when we were hunting for the equaliser, head dropped and he stayed on the ground.

    We do start games well, and seem to be getting a goal in the first half hour, so if we manage to do that, I'd like to see us keep the tempo going and kill the game off before half time.

  17. Can't say Alloa didn't deserve something, could have a been in front if they had a little bit more luck with the shot off the bar.

    Alloa came and sat in early on and we didn't seem to know what to do to threaten them, which made the whole 1st half a non-event. 2nd half we managed to direct the ball on goal twice which thankfully was enough, as others have said the Alloa sub keeper was horrific, stood still for both our goals.

    Peach of a free kick leading to Alloa's goal, was right behind it and the curve was ridiculous. Our defence seemed to fall asleep after it hit the bar, all ball watched as Alloa hit it home.

    We'll play better and not win I'm sure, so I'll happily take the points and move on.

     

     

  18. 2 hours ago, virginton said:

    Lapsed support from the 1970s? Were you wearing a string of onions around your belt as that was the fashion at that time too?

    The reality is that Hamilton are at their core support level, which was round about 1000 before your sojourn in the top flight and is pretty much identical now too. Gloryhunters latching on when a team wins some games doesn't make a core support in the same way that Morton's core support wasn't actually 2,500 in the mid-2000s, despite our chairman's similar delusions to your own. 

    Are you an expert on the support of all Scottish clubs or just ours?

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