Albino Rover Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 A big match for both teams tomorrow at Glebe Park. At the start of the season Brechin probably saw this fixture as their easiest three points of the season, but things have changed quite dramatically. By beating the team sitting 10th, Rovers could open up a 12 point gap above the bottom spot. We won pretty convincingly in our last meeting but have hopefully learned lessons: Brechin had threats but were suspect in defence, although it's clear that they were suffering from squad problems. They managed three registered players on the bench two months ago, but I see they had a full complement of subs last weekend- something our squad hasn't managed once. This game will be a tougher contest. In that 3-1 game at Cliftonhill, John Gemmell and Andy Barrowman got a half each- that was because of an injury, but I wouldn't be against doing the same again. Whatever happens, Gemmell has made a clear case that he has to play- not only did he come on and score the winner last week; he's contributed as much over the last ten games as Barrowman has in three times the game time. I'd also consider bringing Alan Reid back into the side for this game: I'm not one to change a winning line-up but as much as I like our courageous Dutchman, he is the number 2 to our - er - number 2, and I can't help but think that his physique and technique would be put to better use in midfield. I hope Ally Love has been warned not to get into any fights with full backs- if he comes up against Tiffoney he can get back at him by skinning him for 90 minutes, rather than throwing limbs around. Brechin are bottom of the league but they're no pushovers: they have taken 7 points from their last 12, and their only home defeats so far have been to Dunfermline, Airdrie and Forfar- all in the top half; all beat Albion Rovers. All the same, as hard as it still is to believe, we're in the top half too, and if we keep up the good work there's no reason why we can't win this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGafraidh Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 2-1 Rovers, 3rd place cemented! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I'll take a draw to maintain the 9 point gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRECHIN4791 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Gemmill has prob scored more goals against us than any other player in recent years ! We ve gotta win this and get confidence back for derby game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Vic Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I'll take a draw to maintain the 9 point gap. Me too. Did the hard work again last week at home which means to a certain extent there is no pressure tomorrow . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albino Rover Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 Gemmell on the bench- same starting line up as would have drawn 0-0 with Peterhead last week. (Cue Barrowman first half hat trick...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Well done Albion. At least you lot were organised. I really feel sorry for Jacko and Buzz . They look like the only 2 who seem to give a f**k. The rest are just stealing a wage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRECHIN4791 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 We are a poor poor team , no motivators , no organisation ! Only came into game last ten mins but our performance deserved nothing ! Jackson once again ran his heart out ! Unlucky to have goal chopped off in 1st half as was nvr offside ! One o many desicions officials called wrong for both sides. Well played to Rvs who worked hard and on another day could be had 4 or 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Richard Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Time to start preparing for life in League 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayr145 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Well done rovers although you did my coupon today, a real surprise package, i thought after you did us on the first day of the season it was a fluke but results have proved me wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossco8326 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Another dire performance from us part for as said jacko and buzz where was shields today ? Don't know why Dods never plays Johnstone from the start one of our better players. Don't think Dods will be sacked so looks like we're just going to have to stick with what we have looking forward to visiting gayfield again next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Another dire performance from us part for as said jacko and buzz where was shields today ? Don't know why Dods never plays Johnstone from the start one of our better players. Don't think Dods will be sacked so looks like we're just going to have to stick with what we have looking forward to visiting gayfield again next season Shields got injured at training this week . Could be out for 3-4 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossco8326 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Shields got injured at training this week . Could be out for 3-4 weeks. ah thanks for clearing that up just what we don't need just now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 ah thanks for clearing that up just what we don't need just now As long as Dods doesn't use that as an excuse for today's tactical failure ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRECHIN4791 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Any idea why Tiger benched ? And we play a decent centre half at centre mid ? If we are to try save season we ll need loan signings in asap.... In a strange way Cowdenbeath s win may help us in long run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I wasn't there. Now 12 points above Brechin, we will not finish 10th. I think we're also better than Stenny and Stranraer. Should the Rovers reset the target for this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Any idea why Tiger benched ? And we play a decent centre half at centre mid ? If we are to try save season we ll need loan signings in asap.... In a strange way Cowdenbeath s win may help us in long run Tiger has been very poor in recent matches but I would think even a poor Tiger is better than playing a centre half and expect him to control midfield. In fairness to McCormack though, he got very little help from Fusco who seems to be out of sorts at the moment as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greendot Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Hope Dods has this on his Christmas list or we're fucked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 9780071413343.jpg Hope Dods has this on his Christmas list or we're fucked Do you not think Christmas might be stretching things a bit ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Sorry to impose on your grief, Brechinites, but Fusco's still playing? Was he away from you for a while and come back? What age is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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