Lord Snooty Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 22 hours ago, Ro Sham Bo said: I believe Allan Johnston's departure from Dunfermline is imminent, maybe Brechin should hold off to see if he's interested He could play for Brechin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALDERON Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I'm trying to remain positive for now anyway. I'd like to think another benefit of being full time is being able to spend the week figuring out a system that makes the most of what we have and deals with these changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Hank Scorpio said: Really need Flanagan to have a good day tomorrow, he's the only real creative source in the midfield. Given how McGlynn threw Stevenson straight into the first 11 against Stranraer a few weeks ago I wouldn't be surprised to see him do the same again tomorrow. Murray is back, aye? If so, I'd go: Thomson Murray, Benedictus, Davidson, Crane Matthews, Nat, Stevenson, Flanagan Milne Nisbet That really is quite a distance from our best 11 when you look at it written down, isn't it? I don't think Milne has been good enough so far, but if we're going to play him then we need to put him in his actual position rather than shunning him out wide where he has no attributes to impact on the game. If he can't positively influence the game in his natural position against a managerless Brechin side I'm unsure if he'll ever do it. Whilst I'm usually against Matthews being wide right, he'll offer Murray more cover defensively. I always back us at home; our record speaks for itself, but tomorrow has 'frustrating afternoon' written all over it. That looks about right but I think he'll swap Matthews and Stevenson and that would allow Matthews to play in his favoured position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted November 2, 2018 Author Share Posted November 2, 2018 Really need Flanagan to have a good day tomorrow, he's the only real creative source in the midfield. Given how McGlynn threw Stevenson straight into the first 11 against Stranraer a few weeks ago I wouldn't be surprised to see him do the same again tomorrow. Murray is back, aye? If so, I'd go: Thomson Murray, Benedictus, Davidson, Crane Matthews, Nat, Stevenson, Flanagan Milne Nisbet That really is quite a distance from our best 11 when you look at it written down, isn't it? I don't think Milne has been good enough so far, but if we're going to play him then we need to put him in his actual position rather than shunning him out wide where he has no attributes to impact on the game. If he can't positively influence the game in his natural position against a managerless Brechin side I'm unsure if he'll ever do it. Whilst I'm usually against Matthews being wide right, he'll offer Murray more cover defensively. I always back us at home; our record speaks for itself, but tomorrow has 'frustrating afternoon' written all over it. For this one, given we’re missing Hendry and may/will have to stifle the midfield, I’d go old school. Thomson (or that Ranger lad)Bene and Crane as full backs. Murray and McKay in the centre.Davo (omen tune), Matthews, Nat, Flanagan, invisible midfielder Superstar Nisbet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumswall Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Matthews has been more box to box and playing in between the lines under mcglynn which has brought about a turn around in his performances. I don't think mcglynn will move him from cm due to that. It's never been said, that iv seen. But Stevenson left Murray far too open against stenny. He didn't really know where he should be defensively but he has had all week to work on that so he will be fine.If we could actually put out a first string team what would everyone go for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydog Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 By the end of the season I’d be happy with; Wright or Thomson. Watson, McKay, Bene, Crane Gillespie, Wedderburn Vaughan, Matthews, Flanagan Duggan, Nisbet Of course new arrivals (or departures) in the January window could scupper that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammytroot Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 12 in your team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 1 minute ago, sammytroot said: 12 in your team? It's called the 'Pars Gambit' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 9 hours ago, sammytroot said: 12 in your team? Brechin have obviously got him worried . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydog Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 19 minutes ago, theoriginalhedge said: Brechin have obviously got him worried . Nah that wasn't JUST for Brechin, that was for every game! That's what I get for posting on an empty heid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRFC2711 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Scottydog said: Nah that wasn't JUST for Brechin, that was for every game! That's what I get for posting on an empty heid! nothing unusual there then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafcburty Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Pre-Match Interviews: John McGlynn Ross Matthews Interesting game today; Raith without three key players in Regan Hendry, Lewis Vaughan and Grant Gillespie which will be a huge blow to the hosts. However, they're 30 matches undefeated at Stark's Park in the league and that bodes well for the Rovers this afternoon. The complexion changed on Tuesday evening with Darren Dods and Lee Bailey leaving Brechin. As a neutral, I thought they were doing a good job and I agree with how McGlynn sums up the situation. However, that may motivate the players more today or it could have the opposite affect. I don't think Raith can do much in this regard as they may face a completely different team and / or formation... Good luck to both sides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 For Brechin fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Back to a 4-4-2?Can't see that there's an alternative with the players that are available. The lack of a natural right winger still causes issues, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Conor Brennan. McGlynn sacked if we don't score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr mince Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I need to start turning up with lower expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGuigan1978 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I’m struggling to remember a duller half of football. Atrocious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGuigan1978 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I’m struggling to remember a duller half of football. Atrocious. This aged well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 That's absolutely outstanding forward play. Kevin Nisbet is the real deal.Brechin could feel a wee bit hard done by. I thought Matthews had fouled his man when the Rovers turned the ball over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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