AR851903 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Another big game for both sides this. Great opportunity for us to go 12 clear of The Rangers before they play Saints on Wednesday. I'd probably keep the same team that beat County but wouldn't be averse to Storey getting more time on Tuesday. Looked really sharp when he came on yesterday. Bearing in mind we lost down there last time and we have a massive game next Sunday, I'd be happy with another narrow victory with no injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naegoodinthedark Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 ^^what he said^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Let the next stage of our fall to the Championship commence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottorae Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Think there may be a few changes for this one to freshen things up after a busy run of fixtures. In addition the pitch doesn't suit some players given injury problems. The priority for this week the Scottish Cup match.LewisLogan Taylor O'Connor ConsidineJack ShinniePawlett Christie HayesStorey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 7 minutes ago, scottorae said: Think there may be a few changes for this one to freshen things up after a busy run of fixtures. In addition the pitch doesn't suit some players given injury problems. The priority for this week the Scottish Cup match. Lewis Logan Taylor O'Connor Considine Jack Shinnie Pawlett Christie Hayes Storey Wouldn't be averse to this line up, but can't see Rooney being left out, or McLean, although he did say that he hates playing on artificial surfaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottorae Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Yes probably, think there will be changes so strongest XI are a available for Sat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Another tough game. Hamilton were excellent last time at NDP although we were also dreadful. We went into that one in good form too if I remember rightly. Key thing for us is to start the game properly. I always feel if we get ourselves in front we will probably go on and win.Last 2 games we have started with a lack of intensity and nearly paid the price.Don't see any great need for changes to the lineup but agree with others that storey has earned himself an opportunity at more game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 1 hour ago, scottorae said: Yes probably, think there will be changes so strongest XI are a available for Sat In case anyone is thinking of going to the Thistle Cup tie, it's on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewDon Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Gutted that I won't be there to see Jimmy Calderwood presenting Ryan Jack with the Top Six Trophy before kick off. Hopefully the BT cameras will pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Mutt Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Any word who the ref is for this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy_Lee Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 1 hour ago, R.Mutt said: Any word who the ref is for this one? Steven McLean with assistants Graeme Stewart, Jordan Stokoe and Greg Aitken . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy_Lee Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Might be one or two changes for this one (plastic pitch caution for knocks etc), for me the most likely will be Hayes or McGinn dropping onto the bench for Christie or Pawlett. Reckon Rooney will start despite his recent poor performances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinobiDandy Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Rooney probably should be benched (mental considering 4 goals in 3 games). I'd give Storey a run oot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lubo_blaha Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 We're on 52 points going into this game #GoingFor55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellAnderson Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Pawlett deserves a start. Stick him in for McLean, as I can't remember the last time he was rested. Perhaps rotate a couple of injury prone players, Reynolds etc, the surface isn't always kind and better safe than sorry going into the big one at the weekend. I'd be happy with a draw here, Hamilton always seem to perform well at NDP against us, the 3-0 a couple seasons back is still vivid in my memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackiemyday Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I would like the see Pawlett or Christie come in to play the number 10 role, Mclean has been fantastic in the last few months but I like him better in a deeper role. I think the extra bit of time he gets to spray passes around is a huge plus. Would be dropping Reynolds out with Shinnie going to LB. I think Rooney could be doing with a rest also, which is mad as he keeps scoring but his performance levels have dipped a bit (here comes another 3 goals). I hate this fixture, we always look really uneasy on their pitch. Also is it just me or is this always a mid-week 7:45 kick off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I'm not quite at the pawlett needs a start stage although he has been much improved in recent weeks. I suspect his value is best served as an impact off the bench but would love to be proved wrong and have the 2014 pawlett love back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmothecat Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I'd stick with the same starting 11. I think Pawlett works best with Stockley and bringing them both on in the second halve has proved effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow-sheep Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 3 hours ago, Mackiemyday said: I would like the see Pawlett or Christie come in to play the number 10 role, Mclean has been fantastic in the last few months but I like him better in a deeper role. I think the extra bit of time he gets to spray passes around is a huge plus. Would be dropping Reynolds out with Shinnie going to LB. I think Rooney could be doing with a rest also, which is mad as he keeps scoring but his performance levels have dipped a bit (here comes another 3 goals). I hate this fixture, we always look really uneasy on their pitch. Also is it just me or is this always a mid-week 7:45 kick off? It's always slightly odd that we seem to cope really well on the pitch at Killie and did well at Falkirk in the cup a few years ago but have never got to grips with the pitch at Hamilton. Anyone know if there are any significant differences between the surfaces? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksburnDandy Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Dreading this game truthfully. Our record down there is awful and quite frequently our performances match that. Hamilton know how to play us on that surface - press high, early and hard, we throw away possession and Accies benefit from it. Their surface differs from Kilmarnock and Falkirk in that it runs a lot quicker and the bounce at Hamilton is less predictable. Only option out for this one is big Stockley, I would put Jonny Hayes on the bench for this one. Reason being he has pulled up two or three times on this particular pitch, and there is too much at stake on Sunday for him to miss that particular game. As such, I'd play: Lewis; Logan, Taylor, Reynolds, Considine; Jack, Shinnie; McLean, Christie, McGinn; Rooney. While I have talked a lot about the surface, it is not an excuse, and there's nothing wrong with playing on it. We just need to learn to adapt better. They have home advantage and that is perfectly legal and fair. Would be delighted to come out of this with a point or more, however sadly I fancy 1-0 Accies again, Imrie this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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