Jan Vojáček Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 23 minutes ago, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said: Tonight I'm fully expecting us NOT to start with Carswell and Hutton as a central pairing, with Thomson in behind Russell. If we do I'm starting the Aitken out movement before our league campaign is tainted. Start one of Carswell or Hutton alongside Thomson. Forbes patrolling dat hole. Barr and Paton wide. Seagal or Little up top. Also hoping to see Ballantyne tonight, I've got high hopes for him. I'd like to see us go with two up top to be honest, Little and SeaGal flanked by B.Barr and Paton sounds attractive to me. We need to be scoring goals to attract folk in and get the fans back on Stevie's side, and everyone could see how much better things looked when Forbes moved more centrally - though (as Stevie mentions) we switched to a diamond late in the game. So that could be something he considers. If it was me I'd go for something like this. Dropping Thomson and Perry might look a bit harsh, but I'm desperate to see us put out as strong a team as we can. Grant Adam Cammy Ballantyne Craig Barr Andy Dowie Willie Dyer Carswell/Hutton Michael Paton Ross Forbes Bobby Barr Calum Gallagher Andy Little I'm really looking forward to it. Midweek home games are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorenzo71 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 18 minutes ago, Ross Forbes said: I'd like to see us go with two up top to be honest, Little and SeaGal flanked by B.Barr and Paton sounds attractive to me. We need to be scoring goals to attract folk in and get the fans back on Stevie's side, and everyone could see how much better things looked when Forbes moved more centrally - though (as Stevie mentions) we switched to a diamond late in the game. So that could be something he considers. If it was me I'd go for something like this. Dropping Thomson and Perry might look a bit harsh, but I'm desperate to see us put out as strong a team as we can. Grant Adam Cammy Ballantyne Craig Barr Andy Dowie Willie Dyer Carswell/Hutton Michael Paton Ross Forbes Bobby Barr Calum Gallagher Andy Little I'm really looking forward to it. Midweek home games are great. For the sake of our souls we need to go 2 up front as playing the same system as last year would be demoralising to say the least.Above formation would be great ...i would choose carswell over hutton. I seriously hope Stevie changes the chip and plays ATTACKING football this year.Fans are counting on it.If its more negative pish coupled with so-so results then we need someone withfresh ideas i am sorry to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Parr Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Happy for the management to faff about with the team as much as they like during these cup games. They carry such a pre-season feel. I'll tune in when the league starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameron2000 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Something like this tonight please:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 I'm not really bothered what formation we play as long as it works. We played the 4-2-3-1 and successfully attacked teams in the Championship, especially during the last 6 months of our second last season there. It's all about the players deployed within it and I think we're all in agreement that as long as that doesn't involve Carswell and Hutton next to each other then we'll do okay. Having said that, I wouldn't mind seeing Little and Gallagher start up front in a 4-4-2 tonight, both were really busy and dragging defenders around on Saturday, it left space for Forbes and Paton to operate in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo90 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 He might tinker it about for these pre season/cup games but there is no doubt in my mind that by the time the real stuff starts he will have Hutton and Carswell both playing. Not saying it is what I want but I think we all know it is going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 He might tinker it about for these pre season/cup games but there is no doubt in my mind that by the time the real stuff starts he will have Hutton and Carswell both playing. Not saying it is what I want but I think we all know it is going to happen.I hate to say it but I think you are right. I always felt the best course of action would be to retain one of them and as much as I think both are decent players I had a feeling of dread when I heard both were staying. Both will be on a decent wedge and I have no doubt in my mind Aitken will want to start them both, as he done so all of last season. The only slight glimmer of hope I have is the arrival of Paton and Aitken experimenting with the diamond.Someone needs to organise a meet the manager pronto so us unqualified experts can let the qualified football manager know where he's going wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo90 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said: I hate to say it but I think you are right. I always felt the best course of action would be to retain one of them and as much as I think both are decent players I had a feeling of dread when I heard both were staying. Both will be on a decent wedge and I have no doubt in my mind Aitken will want to start them both, as he done so all of last season. The only slight glimmer of hope I have is the arrival of Paton and Aitken experimenting with the diamond. Someone needs to organise a meet the manager pronto so us unqualified experts can let the qualified football manager know where he's going wrong. .. and to ask why Garry Fleming hasn't signed back yet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the snudge Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Where is Fleming anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Where is Fleming anyway? Judging by his social media he's enjoying lots of nights out and bevy sessions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons FC Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 4 hours ago, lorenzo71 said: For the sake of our souls we need to go 2 up front as playing the same system as last year would be demoralising to say the least.Above formation would be great ...i would choose carswell over hutton. I seriously hope Stevie changes the chip and plays ATTACKING football this year.Fans are counting on it.If its more negative pish coupled with so-so results then we need someone withfresh ideas i am sorry to say. He has said in a number of interviews that his intention is to be more attack minded this season. I hope so, let's see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlin' Wilf Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Paul Reilly is no longer club secretary. Don’t know about the Chief Exec position but it’s likely he’s away from that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said: Someone needs to organise a meet the manager pronto so us unqualified experts can let the qualified football manager know where he's going wrong. Well played sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 TTL have the home tops up now (along with the away top and a scarf) if anyone's interested in buying one (or all) - https://www.teamwearscotland.com/category/football-clubs/dumbarton-f-c/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Scrotum Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 14 minutes ago, The Moonster said: TTL have the home tops up now (along with the away top and a scarf) if anyone's interested in buying one (or all) - https://www.teamwearscotland.com/category/football-clubs/dumbarton-f-c/ On sale tonight, I wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Old Scrotum said: On sale tonight, I wonder. I'm not sure the club will have received stock of them yet if TTL have just put them up on their page today. I would hope we'll have a batch for Saturday but I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Scrotum Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Also, regarding this evening v. Queens Park, if Aitken is not prepared to play two up front against an amateur side from a lower league he should take a long hard look at himself. (I withdraw that comment if two strikers are not available.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 Tip of the hat to the groundsman - pitch is looking fantastic considering the condition it was in and the amount of sun we've had. I don't know why but a picture of a lovely pitch ahead of the game gets me really up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Scrotum Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 1 minute ago, The Moonster said: Tip of the hat to the groundsman - pitch is looking fantastic considering the condition it was in and the amount of sun we've had. I don't know why but a picture of a lovely pitch ahead of the game gets me really up for it. It's that start-of-the-season thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimistic Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Tip of the hat to the groundsman - pitch is looking fantastic considering the condition it was in and the amount of sun we've had. I don't know why but a picture of a lovely pitch ahead of the game gets me really up for it.Your missus will be chuffed [emoji102] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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