Specky Ginger
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22 minutes ago, Zen Archer (Raconteur) said:
Must have been a fuckload of gravity that took you to league 1 in 2022.
That was when the International Physicists Convention renamed the unit of gravity from the Newton to the Yogi.
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The orrock quarry road (b9157) was closed due to flooding today, for anyone coming in from the south or west.
A wee bit longer to come in the A92 and down Oriel Road, but might be easier.
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1 hour ago, tazz1903 said:On 03/04/2024 at 18:54, tazz1903 said:
Aye mate? Just hope we can match the BIG club?
2021–22 Raith Rovers F.C. season2021–22 season Highest home attendance 3,417 Lowest home attendance 500 Average home league attendance 1,681 You missed a trick. You could have quoted our average home gate for 2020-21. East Fife in the league below had average gates as big as us that season.
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3 minutes ago, Jilted John said:
Back in the 90’s when we were in the Premier League, the powers that be wanted league reconstruction which reduced the number of teams in the top flight meaning an extra team got relegated… guess who that team turned out to be? Also, even more strangely, it was us that had the casting vote which ultimately relegated us. Our chairman at the time believed it was for the greater good of Scottish football to vote for it!
It was director Bob Paxton who cast the vote. He survived initially, but was ousted when Alex Penman gained control in 1994.
The ultimate in turkeys voting for Christmas. And I'm still waiting on a convincing explanation as to how reducing the top flight from 12 to 10 was ever for the greater good of Scottish football.
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2 hours ago, tazz1903 said:
Aye mate? Just hope we can match the BIG club?
2021–22 Raith Rovers F.C. season2021–22 season Highest home attendance 3,417 Lowest home attendance 500 Average home league attendance 1,681 You do realise the two 500 gates we had were against Dunfermline and Arbroath when Omicron restrictions meant grounds were restricted to 500 fans?
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41 minutes ago, Cowdenleith said:
A fairly long winded and not that funny attempt at an April fool. Must try harder.
5% is probably more than enough for league two anyway.
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1 hour ago, Wacky said:
Mcglynn still wins the bizarre statement award for
so many corners, when a team gets that many corners it should be a penalty……or words to that effect
Three corners - a penalty.
Did you never have that rule when playing shooty-in when you were younger?
Anyway, at least the gadge who threw the bottle has been identified and banned.
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2 minutes ago, CALDERON said:
Watson gives the ref a decision to make, which is needless.
Pretty much my thoughts.
But in no way was it a game changing decision. If the referee doesn't give it, we lose 1-0 instead of 2-0.
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9 minutes ago, Diamond1924 said:
Absolute nick of Dundee United players squaring up to the raith fans after their first goal
amazing how “big time” players get rattled so easily
I've no great problem with that.
We give it out, so unfortunately we have to take it back.
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5 hours ago, Girth said:
Raith's 'firm' been spotted apparently.
Pwoper nawty.
Which one?
We don't have a firm.
We have firms.
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We've had three clean sheets in a row, in which Ross Matthews has been a huge part, so why bench him today?
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We've had the better of United before today because we've been strong and robust in midfield, but we were far too lightweight today. Either Matthews or Byrne had to start so we could play Stanton a wee bit further forward.
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8 minutes ago, lellywong said:
POTY Ball now, black tie, surely bit elitist for an end of season shindig or maybe the Club are looking for a more up market set of attendees
not for me.
A change from when it was a fiver a ticket for the Abbotshall and you got a chicken leg and a sausage roll when the DJ had his break. The only reason you didn't wear jeans to it back then was if you were going on to Jackie O's afterwards.
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1 hour ago, Beastie Russell said:
Great top and great player - away top from this era is simple and stunning
1 hour ago, Beastie Russell said:Great top and great player - away top from this era is simple and stunning
I agree.
The white and navy away top was a classic, as was the green bukta goalie top that Murray McDermott wore.
I remember buying the white kit with birthday money from Brown's Bazaar.
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2 hours ago, Central Belt Caley said:
Tells you in the article:
So we’ve taken someone on trial without checking his eligibility to actually sign for the club
Please play him in the game against The Rovers on April 19th. That way we'll be awarded a 3-0 win irrespective of the actual score after 90 minutes.
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5 hours ago, Glen Scotia said:
Been watching United for 35yr home and away and never see trouble. You will be fine in any pub around the ground. Clep Bar is a good shout. Avoid the Troll as its tiny inside and can be a nightmare to get served
I've been to Tannadice many times over 35+ years and watched United a fair bit when I lived in Dundee for four years.
I agree with you wholeheartedly - I've never seen any bother near any pubs, even at derbies and games v Aberdeen.
Touch wood, there hasn't been any hint of bother at any of the games so far. We've all said our piece about the United board's decision on tickets, but that's no reason for there to be any bad blood between the fans.
It's not yet four years since Rovers and United fans walked side by side across the Tay Bridge in an attempt to raise funds for the legal fees as Hearts attempted to deny us both promotion.
Hope it's a great game and a great atmosphere.
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22 hours ago, Halbeath Raith Rover said:
Were any of the pubs near the ground good for atmosphere before the game at Tannadice in December ?
We were in Frews which was pretty home fans heavy. Where is everyone headed this time ?
I had to drive to the game in December, so didn't bother with the pub before it. The Clep Bar on Clepington Road always used to be a popular haunt for Rovers fans.
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2 hours ago, Dundee Hibernian said:
It's Police Scotland: somebody in Tulliallan Castle will potentially be commanding each clubs' Safety Officer to restrict access to parts of their grounds, with little attention to common sense.
But I'm guessing it's more about limiting the number of fans travelling around the area, perhaps at key points like Dundee Station. And, of course, although stewards are utilised inside the grounds to lessen police involvement, the police have responsibility to ensure safety outside the stadium.
If it was either Glasgow twin visiting, matches wouldn't be treated with such heavy hands.
I'm pretty sure that if it was the police trying to limit numbers, both Rovers and United would have said so and expressed their disappointment.
The number of fans in the station and city centre is likely to be miniscule in the grand scheme of things.
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4 minutes ago, spot on said:
You'd think they might go to the bother of getting his age correct.
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1 hour ago, Dundee Hibernian said:
St Johnstone v Dundee
Arbroath v Dunfermline
Dundee United v Raith Rovers
Montrose v Falkirk *
I doubt the police have issued the word 'lockdown' to the clubs, but the SFPL fixture list for this Saturday at 3pm* is likely to have availability of the constabulary stretched, mostly in their minds, but perhaps in reality given the decline in behaviour surrounding some matches recently.
Unfortunately, clubs have to listen to them.
* edit to add, Montrose/Falkirk game is 5:30pm, which may create further issues.
The East Coast mainline should be a hoot.
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Congratulations on a well deserved win.
Hope you have a good celebration tonight.
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Is that three penalties in a row that Mehmet has saved?
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3 hours ago, Rayfine said:
we need to release musunda at the end of the season.
he is worse than part time. either on international duty or injured.
a waste of valuble wages.
Rewind two seasons and Rovers fans were saying exactly the same thing. Musonda is a very decent defender, but his lack of availability, whether due to injury or internationals, made it difficult to justify a contract extension.
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26 minutes ago, Hank Scorpio said:
I’ve just been informed that Dunfermline have Arbroath away next weekend. Trains there and back should be a good laugh.
And Falkirk could win the league at Montrose next Saturday.
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2 minutes ago, bobbykdy said:
I mind that about Celtic now you say that, what was the reason behind it again?
Covid restrictions allegedly.
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The New Raith Rovers Thread
in Scottish Championship General Chatter
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The worst decision from the officials was to flag Hamilton offside when he was through on goal and the ball had been played by the Ayr player. More of a blunder by the assistant than the ref.