Parkgatequeens Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I've got a good feeling about this game! I even went into William Hill and bet on Queens to win at 5/1 odds. I think it could be a good start with a 2-1 away win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I've chosen to start this year's 'Last Man Standing' with Dundee United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banana Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Repeat of today's result, 2-0 United for a solid start to the campaign. Assuming a full squad to choose from and no other signings, I'd go with: Bell Toshney Durnan Dillon Dixon Flood Murdoch VDV Fraser SmithC Murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I can think of a good few Cup ties down the years, but when did the sides last meet in the League? I'm guessing we'd need to go back to when we last graced the top flight more than half a century ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILLIEA Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 1 hour ago, Monkey Tennis said: I can think of a good few Cup ties down the years, but when did the sides last meet in the League? I'm guessing we'd need to go back to when we last graced the top flight more than half a century ago. Probably. I know Utd have been out the top league since then but not being a stats man I don't know if we were in the second tier at the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doonhamer doon south Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 This will be 1-1. Our defence picks itself so midfield maybe tapping and Millar with dykes on the left and Anderson on the right. Up front probably Hilson and Lyle? I not really sure about up front but Lyle I think is probably our best striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banana Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 2 hours ago, Monkey Tennis said: I can think of a good few Cup ties down the years, but when did the sides last meet in the League? I'm guessing we'd need to go back to when we last graced the top flight more than half a century ago. http://www.dufcarchive.co.uk/opponent.php?opp=50 Oldest match programme archived is from 1950! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 That's a good site. It seems that we've met only sixteen times in the League, meaning we've only shared a division on eight occasions, with the last season being 1963/64, our last in the top flight. I suppose the general narrative is that we ceased to be a half decent side, just as Dundee United became one, going on to become an excellent side for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmy_cammy Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 When the fixtures came out there was a feeling that although it was a tough opener, it was perhaps a good time to get a trip to Tannadice out of the way whilst the home side were still adapting to this division. We were able to record an early season win against a newly relegated Hibs two season's back, and although we didn't really take advantage of their poor start St Mirren found life tough in this league last season after their relegation. Judging by their Betfred Cup results however, I don't know if United will suffer the same fate, and this is looking like an extremely tough fixture. Our own Betfred Cup results should give us cause for optimism though, despite the views of Rev. I M Monkey Tennis. Hopefully Lyle just came off as a precaution on Saturday and is fit to play. I'd put Hilson alongside him at the expense of Smith and bring both Tapping and Jacobs into the team instead of Millar and Pickard. It's pretty likely we'll go for a 4-5-1 though given that's how we lined up away to Thistle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerhouse7 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Repeat of today's result, 2-0 United for a solid start to the campaign. Assuming a full squad to choose from and no other signings, I'd go with: Bell Toshney Durnan Dillon Dixon Flood Murdoch VDV Fraser SmithC Murray I'd go with that team but Robson and Souttar, over Dixon and Durnan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerhouse7 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 This will be 1-1. Our defence picks itself so midfield maybe tapping and Millar with dykes on the left and Anderson on the right. Up front probably Hilson and Lyle? I not really sure about up front but Lyle I think is probably our best striker. Dale Hilson, no see him playing in years. Ex United boy, good to see what he's like now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banana Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 11 minutes ago, powerhouse7 said: 8 hours ago, banana said: Repeat of today's result, 2-0 United for a solid start to the campaign. Assuming a full squad to choose from and no other signings, I'd go with: Bell Toshney Durnan Dillon Dixon Flood Murdoch VDV Fraser SmithC Murray I'd go with that team but Robson and Souttar, over Dixon and Durnan Fair dos, forgot about Souttar. Stick him in instead of Dillon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Thompson Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 23 minutes ago, powerhouse7 said: 4 hours ago, Doonhamer doon south said: This will be 1-1. Our defence picks itself so midfield maybe tapping and Millar with dykes on the left and Anderson on the right. Up front probably Hilson and Lyle? I not really sure about up front but Lyle I think is probably our best striker. Dale Hilson, no see him playing in years. Ex United boy, good to see what he's like now Looks good. Missed a fair chunk of last season through injury. Works really hard, good touch and skill on the ball but maybe needs to become a bit more clinical. He'll be a big player for us this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerhouse7 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Looks good. Missed a fair chunk of last season through injury. Works really hard, good touch and skill on the ball but maybe needs to become a bit more clinical. He'll be a big player for us this season sounds very similar to when he was at Forfar, wasn't clinical at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibby82 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Will Queen of the South fans be able to boo Mark Durnan louder than the home support? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Thompson Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 45 minutes ago, Gibby82 said: Will Queen of the South fans be able to boo Mark Durnan louder than the home support? I'd be surprised if we did, to be honest. He was really good with us and pretty popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustafa_sheet Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Will Queen of the South fans be able to boo Mark Durnan louder than the home support? I think most Queens fans, myself included, would have him back in a heart beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinny arab Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Despite our defense still looking very suspect (Donaldson) I am full of early season optimism and am confident of a home win. So refreshing to see Flood and Van der Velden come looking for the ball to try to dictate play compared to last season with everyone hiding then a big punt down the field. The ginger Vardy to score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarto Mutiny Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 We start well, score early, lose a stupid goal from a set piece, game finishes 1-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I'd be happy to see the lad Robson getting a start again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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