Rhys McCabe Hype Train

Not making this unfortunately as I finish work a bit too late to make it down. Hoping we can end the Ayr hoodoo and solidify our playoff aspirations. Taking the points off them would do us more good also and probably make us safe from the relegation playoff spot. Never known a Championship like this year where 42 points is seen as the benchmark to be clear of that 9th place (and it might be more). Just shows how mad this league is, and to be honest with Falkirk coming up and Arbroath heading back down, it’s going to be more difficult for us next time round I reckon.

I know it’s been said before but will Raith really be wanting to go up? Is the difference in prize money really worth the increased costs in playing budget, policing, ground enhancements…. Then £190k on VAR and eventually replacing their pitch when they vote to outlaw plastic?

Goodwin is an imposter of a manager, and Ian Murray has a habit of bottling the big moments (see Airdrie playoff defeats in 2021 & 2022). it’s not so much either are trying to throw it, it’s more there’s not enough ability there to actively go out and win it.

Those terrible hatchet men Airdrieonians.

Didn’t make the last 20 minutes any more enjoyable, mind you. Haven’t been posting much the last few weeks as I don’t want to say anything that will jinx the good run. Must say, I had a really uneasy feeling in the lead up to the game particularly with the numbers behind TNS - totally worsened after twelve minutes. Needn’t have worried though. Thought McStravick and Toddy were working really well together but all it lacked was a final touch from either. So glad that Liam provided that bit of Magic, and what a ball from Frizzell. I thought TNS’ midfield maybe ran over the top of our lightweights in the middle as the game wore on. Frizz & Telfer’s kept fighting though and I actually thought McMaster was really good too. He was able to get a foot on the ball and just calm it down a bit, a really mature performance from him in the second half. As I say the last 20 minutes felt like the Alamo at times, but apart from Declan McManus ruffling the side netting I can’t remember them really threatening. Anyway, certainly a good day out, supplemented by the new founding of the Al-Hilal Airdrie Supporters Club. What a mental storyline to add to this season.

Been thinking that since mid-December as unlikely as it is Inverness could put a few wins together and we’re pulled right back in. I’m sure 39 points would’ve seen us safe in 8 of the 10 previous seasons as well?

Go on about it like a broken record but first priority has to be signing Rhys & Dycey to longer deals, then look at players. Hancock, Telfer and Frizzell would probably be the three I’d look to keep on as a must. Supplemented by McMaster, Watson, Rae, Ballantyne & McStravick, but as always who knows how long everyone is actually contracted for?

Thought it took Airdrie 20 mins to get to grips with Arbroath trying to boot the full team into the stands and once Reilly went off Arbroath offered nothing. PS Ricky Little is finished at this level and should’ve been sent off twice.

Can we no just let Dunfermline and Arbroath go doon please.

Score on Ballyburn for next years Champion Hurdle.

Today a very difficult day, only clear picks are the short priced favourites, otherwise it’s a lottery. Stuck an EW Lucky 15 on (1330) Ballyburn, (1410) American Mike, (1450) Shanbally Kid and (1650) Sa Fureur

Was Johnson not stripped for QOTS at the start of the season? Otherwise he’ll have exceeded the two club rule. Assuming Josh has concussion, the guideline tends to be 10 days of non-contact, so he might be fine for the final.

Benji Siegrist anyone?

He could’ve, I don’t know, caught it?

“Starting”? We have been above the bottom two positions all season which is where our budget most definitely sits.

Maybe he just doesn’t like Fifers. Winds up Raith fans all the time too. Truth be told I’m here for it.

Undersoil heating failure, you say?

Too scared to be told he’s a “good boy”.

Neil Lennon really isn’t very smart, is he?

Think that’s actually a decent point for us especially after going 1-0 down, and it takes some points off of another team around us battling to stay out of that 8th spot.

Grimshaw needs hunted for his attempts to deal with and clear O’Connor’s shot at the end. Get a slide in and he stops the goal. So, so poor for a player who’s presumably on a really good wage.

Well done all the Diamonds who went up the road today. Thoroughly well deserved win.

Quitongo was playing for Morton?

Is there a Morton stream? Surprised to see no Airdrie TV today.