Numbers_One_To_Eleven

Anyone else slightly relieved about todays outcome in hindsight (I expect pelters)? No distraction for the play-offs (this is huge considering how fragile our confidence is after our recent run of form) No gubbings from one of the arse cheeks Which means avoiding a FOURTH Scottish Cup Final defeat in 26 years A day at Hampden felt like a bonus after the run we got to get to the semi-finals The biggest disappointment is loss of revenue in some ways. As someone said, days at Hampden should not be taken for granted but given the circumstances with the play offs, I think a final on the back burner, given what’s coming up, would’ve been too much for our squad.

I wouldn’t quite go scratch, I’d have Oliver in a 10 and Burrell in a 9 and get them linking up and then sub them after 60 minutes. Or even just the first half. Something to build on if we need it even at this late stage.

I like your optimism. So you’re ruling out 10th?

I’d recommend you do, you’ll not be disappointed (well actually you will be).

Yeah you’re right, full-backs are usually that bit more further forward. McKay has gone missing there.

Defensively, McCann has been found wanting recently. As I said recently in this forum. I’m convinced we’re going to shed goals in the upcoming playoffs (soft ones at that ), so we’re just going to have outscore teams rather than nick it.

I’d go as far as to say that what he’s done there is as bad as what Durnan did at Patrick a couple of seasons back. He’s spotted the danger and he’s done feck all about it!

The third goal was just really poor defending from McKay. McGlynn said Billy Mackay “peeled” off him but McKay is just not picking up his man for me. He’s not even close to contesting the cross in the end. He’s actually looked at him twice then points at McCann to pick him up!

Disagree. Give him the play-offs. You also casually suggested plenty of alternatives out there, care to name them?

Fair enough last season, but pretty hollow “get it up yous” coming from us when we were absolutely rank ourselves. A good get it up you is when one club is on the up and the other is struggling.

Which matters not a jot to some people who support Manchester United and live in a small town in Scotland.

I know, I know, I’m not inclined too either but like the guy said it is a multi-forum and rivalry/banter is part and parcel of it so probably best not to get too precious about it (which I’ve been guilty of myself in the past). Ideally, it should have some wit to it mind you.

How long has this forum been around?. I’m scratching my head when we could genuinely “get it up yous” (that would take hours of reading anyway). Mid 00s perhaps with Stokes/Gow/Latapy etc?. Semis against Dunfermline in 09’?

For next season, if we go up, I think we should try a different approach. Dunfermline haven’t been a great watch but seem to have their game down to a tee. ICT have basically sat back and picked our pockets today. Lets try and do that next season (with the right type of players). Everyone ideally wants to see a good brand of football but I’m fed up with the we had the bulk of play with indifferent results,?generally speaking. Let’s put the onus on the other team for a change and stop having a soft centre (like today). At least for a period of time anyway.

Agree with all of this apart from “habit of a lifetime”. We used to have our fair share of coming through the side with success, the last nigh on 15 years is another story.

Way more streetwise, that’s for sure.

The cutback from the byeline just after he came on summer him up. Woeful.

I’ve listened to all the Walking Down Hope Street podcasts and enjoyed them all. There’s one obvious player from the 90’s period who hasn’t done one yet (outwith the guys who went on to have a management role at the club). Neil Oliver? It would be good to hear his thoughts on his time at the club.

See, that’s a perfectly good formation for that type of game. Not for the bulk of L2 though.

Defo valid point for a full season. A pragmatic manager would put it in cold storage.

No point in turning up with that attitude, just forfeit.

Would you take a Scottish Cup win this season and stay in L1?

Tbf, we’ve had some kind draws in recent times to reach semi-finals and finals.

Pretty disappointed with McGlynn’s comments in his post-match interview there regarding wanting to go with the same set up with virtually the same personnel due to our last game, and win, against them. “Every day is a school day” was his summation after this game plan. I find that comment pretty poor. He’s referencing a game from sometime ago when it has been pretty apparent that formation hasn’t really worked for a while now and this one up top tactic is leaving us short in attack. While it worked then (in an away game against a tougher opposition I may add), it doesn’t mean this should be an automatic go to for a home game weeks later.

Rowe’s inconsistency is maybe understandable but Donaldson, though not vastly experienced, is experienced enough surely not to be performing so nervously as a game wears on.