sergie's no1 fan Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Looking up stats on the head to head between the teams and it doesn't really make good reading for us over the last 20 years or so. Falkirk have pretty much dominated us in the 90's and 00's barring a 3-4 year period in the SPL. On another note they seem to be the side we have played the most over the last couple of decades, even going back to the mid 80's. The league record at Paisley is a bit better from our point of view. 40 wins, 25 Falkirk wins and 23 Draws. We haven't beaten Falkirk in the last 5 meetings home or away but before our last defeated we were unbeaten in 7 against them. Most memorable game in Paisley against them has to be the 1-0 victory at Love Street in the 99/00 season when Paul McKnight scored the winner with 5 minutes to go, killed Falkirk's title hopes and strengthened ours. Utter scenes when that went in, still get goosebumps thinking about the celebrations in the Northbank that day. What made it sweeter was Falkirk hammered us all afternoon and it was daylight robbery on our part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 10/10 cheers! No probs man! If tonight is anything to do by I'd bring an extra layer of clothing, it's baltic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effeffsee_the2nd Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 High flying Falkirk travel to the Methadome to face The Fuddies of Paisley. The plucky relegation battlers gave Peter Houston's side their best shot the last time the sides met in Paisley, but the Bairns' quality ensured they left with the three points. Both teams come into the game in familiar form - Falkirk cruised past hapless Queens whilst St Mirren lost yet again. Tough to see anything but a romp for the Navy Blue. Ive a good mind tae skelp you round the lug for that over confident post sir ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDust Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Most memorable game in Paisley against them has to be the 1-0 victory at Love Street in the 99/00 season when Paul McKnight scored the winner with 5 minutes to go, killed Falkirk's title hopes and strengthened ours. Utter scenes when that went in, still get goosebumps thinking about the celebrations in the Northbank that day. What made it sweeter was Falkirk hammered us all afternoon and it was daylight robbery on our part.Was that the game McAllister got raped going through on goal by an ex Morton player whose name I forget.I've not got many happy memories from love st, the 4-4 game was a cracker and the cup game back in 1986 was my first ever away game. Recent games at the new ground have been all draws bar the last one if my memory is working, what a game that was, my favourite of the season so far, made better my mate didn't go due to wet weather.... I can see a draw or maybe us sneaking it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Looking up stats on the head to head between the teams and it doesn't really make good reading for us over the last 20 years or so. Falkirk have pretty much dominated us in the 90's and 00's barring a 3-4 year period in the SPL. On another note they seem to be the side we have played the most over the last couple of decades, even going back to the mid 80's. The league record at Paisley is a bit better from our point of view. 40 wins, 25 Falkirk wins and 23 Draws. We haven't beaten Falkirk in the last 5 meetings home or away but before our last defeated we were unbeaten in 7 against them. Most memorable game in Paisley against them has to be the 1-0 victory at Love Street in the 99/00 season when Paul McKnight scored the winner with 5 minutes to go, killed Falkirk's title hopes and strengthened ours. Utter scenes when that went in, still get goosebumps thinking about the celebrations in the Northbank that day. What made it sweeter was Falkirk hammered us all afternoon and it was daylight robbery on our part. I thought it was the big German fella you had at the time who scored. St.Mirren fans gave us it really tight after the goal that day. I won't forget it ever. Not a happy bunny at the time. You are right it was daylight robbery. We did everything but score that day. Missed chance after chance and got hit by a rabbit punch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 The celebrations were immense.. http://www.stmirrenprogrammes.co.uk/StMirren/STM_Match_Details.php?Season=1999&GameID=2965 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Fitzgerald Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Both teams to score absolute NAP IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry Saint Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Have very fond memories of a working trip to Falkirk several years ago, with my now soon-to-be wife. Therefore can't bear any animosity whatsoever to the Bairns. While we could sneak a draw here, I don't think we will. 2-0 Falkirk, and I hope you put Hibs out the playoffs, just for the LOLs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthBank Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Sorry to introduce a wee dose of food for thought into the optimism of the weans but the team you are up against is a different proposition under Rae than it was under Murray. Murray hadn't secured a home win all season. Rae now has us with 3 on the trot. The defence has improved significantly. The midfield has toughened up and competes a hell of a lot more but still lacks creativity - especially in wide areas. Up front we are still struggling to score. Recent results with us have been of the 1-0 variety and I can see that scoreline again tonight. For whom remains to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyBlueArmy1876 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 We've only lost 3 times in 26 matches this season, (to a dodgey penalty) to Hibs, and twice at Ibrox, both times conceding in the last 5 mins with the score level. Even in the 8 games we've drawn, we were ahead in 7 of those and in most cases lost a late goal. Wouldn't be surprised if we were to drop points here tonight though, just hope if we do then Hibs do the same. The two matches I haven't been to this season we've won, so hopefully a good omen there. COYB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegrass Bairn Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Sorry to introduce a wee dose of food for thought into the optimism of the weans but the team you are up against is a different proposition under Rae than it was under Murray. Murray hadn't secured a home win all season. Rae now has us with 3 on the trot. The defence has improved significantly. The midfield has toughened up and competes a hell of a lot more but still lacks creativity - especially in wide areas. Up front we are still struggling to score. Recent results with us have been of the 1-0 variety and I can see that scoreline again tonight. For whom remains to be seen. Yup, am inclined to agree with this. StM seem much improved at home & a late 0-1 at the Govan TaxDodgers suggests a tricky night in store. Some uncomfortable cockiness on here from some Bairns, potential banana skin for me. Wd be delighted to get through unscathed and keep tight to Hibs. COYB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Was that the game McAllister got raped going through on goal by an ex Morton player whose name I forget. I've not got many happy memories from love st, the 4-4 game was a cracker and the cup game back in 1986 was my first ever away game. Recent games at the new ground have been all draws bar the last one if my memory is working, what a game that was, my favourite of the season so far, made better my mate didn't go due to wet weather.... I can see a draw or maybe us sneaking it I'm sure your right was a red card all day long and made even worse when we lost out to that late goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Was that the game McAllister got raped going through on goal by an ex Morton player whose name I forget. I've not got many happy memories from love st, the 4-4 game was a cracker and the cup game back in 1986 was my first ever away game. Recent games at the new ground have been all draws bar the last one if my memory is working, what a game that was, my favourite of the season so far, made better my mate didn't go due to wet weather.... I can see a draw or maybe us sneaking it McAllister got booked for diving inside the first two minutes after flinging himself over Ludo Roy's legs. For a horrible moment I thought Ludo was getting sent off, meaning we'd have Yardley in goals for the rest of the game and Scrimgour in for the following week. I thought it was the big German fella you had at the time who scored. St.Mirren fans gave us it really tight after the goal that day. I won't forget it ever. Not a happy bunny at the time. You are right it was daylight robbery. We did everything but score that day. Missed chance after chance and got hit by a rabbit punch. Was definitely McKnight, although given robbery was involved your mistake is entirely understandable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 We've had a few decent results in Paisley since then mind you. The 5-1 game when everything we hit seemed to go in in the first half was one I fondly remember. Also the day McAllister ripped the utter pish out of David McNamee so much that he got subbed after about 20 mins. He was about greetin when he got dragged off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz FFC Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 We've only lost 3 times in 26 matches this season, (to a dodgey penalty) to Hibs, and twice at Ibrox, both times conceding in the last 5 mins with the score level. Even in the 8 games we've drawn, we were ahead in 7 of those and in most cases lost a late goal. Wouldn't be surprised if we were to drop points here tonight though, just hope if we do then Hibs do the same. The two matches I haven't been to this season we've won, so hopefully a good omen there. COYB Think I'm the king this season of missing the right games. Wasn't at Cappielow (1-1) Alloa (1-1) Ibrox (1-0) Dingwall (150-0 Peterhead at home (3-5). The good news is I'm going tonight. The bad news is I'm due to miss 2 games in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranaldo Bairn Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Sorry to introduce a wee dose of food for thought into the optimism of the weans but the team you are up against is a different proposition under Rae than it was under Murray. Murray hadn't secured a home win all season. Rae now has us with 3 on the trot. The defence has improved significantly. The midfield has toughened up and competes a hell of a lot more but still lacks creativity - especially in wide areas. Up front we are still struggling to score. Recent results with us have been of the 1-0 variety and I can see that scoreline again tonight. For whom remains to be seen. We're well aware of the fudsters' improved performances. Fully prepared for a win, draw or defeat tonight. It's been fun at work with my Paisley colleague this season, need to keep up bragging rights here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddie Holly Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 falkirk fans getting too big for their boots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranaldo Bairn Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Don't think so m√64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry Saint Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 The 5-1 game when everything we hit seemed to go in in the first half was one I fondly remember. Was that the 'five breakaway goals' game?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 falkirk fans getting too big for their boots? No but a 26 point gap between the two sides would favour an away win. However, as we well know football doesn't always work out that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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