1320Lichtie Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 I'd be happy to keep the same side. McKenna upfront with Spence though and Gold can shuffle out to the right. Airdrie in a bit of a limbo, doesn't like they'll be close to the playoffs at both ends of the table. Wee bit of breathing space for us now too now that Raith 6 pointer has went in our favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The clean living guy Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 No thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
She who dares gins Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Abandon ship now. Take the 3 points. Save us the trip up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapelhall chap Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 28 minutes ago, She who dares gins said: Abandon ship now. Take the 3 points. Save us the trip up. Trying to see as many games as I can so assuming the wind has eased I will be attending. As to the game and our being " safe" from the relegation struggle I remain worried. I think on form we are in line with Stranraer at the foot so I predict a draw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Hopefully Bobby and Goldie recover from their knocks. All I know is Mike McKenna must start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerafc Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Whatley is a must start for me also. Great return to the lineup for him in Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
She who dares gins Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Trying to see as many games as I can so assuming the wind has eased I will be attending. As to the game and our being " safe" from the relegation struggle I remain worried. I think on form we are in line with Stranraer at the foot so I predict a draw!I’m the same - would have made the trip up but I have something on this Saturday. Should be back for Montrose tie. Just not where you want to be going when you need a win, but this league can throw up odd results at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afc_36_0 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Same team. Wallace was a bit unlucky not to start but i agree spence worked hard & will keep his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonLichtie Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, afc_36_0 said: Same team. Wallace was a bit unlucky not to start but i agree spence worked hard & will keep his place. Wallace was very unfairly dropped in my opinion; but it would also now be very unfair to drop one of McKenna or Spence after Saturday. Obviously we'll be playing a different shape with 2 up top as opposed to 1 which may make a difference to Wallace starting or not. While it would be unfair to drop McKenna or Spence and I'd expect both to start Saturday, I will point out for what feels like the 10000th time that McKenna has 4 goals in 22/23 games now and Spence is yet to get off the mark. If we don't play Wallace and we struggle to score goals absolutely no-one can be surprised. Despite the lack of goals (if Wallace missed the chances Spence did on the Tuesday night, he's immediately dropped from what we've seen so far) I've been very impressed with Spence's all round game, once he's fully fit and scoring goals he'll clearly be a big asset to the team. I would add that on Saturday I completely agree with Wallace not playing due to the shape of the team. Waldo is never, ever a lone striker and that would have been a non starter for me. However, when playing 2 up top I'd start him almost always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicesterlichtie Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 16 hours ago, Hammerafc said: Whatley is a must start for me also. Great return to the lineup for him in Saturday. Mark got his chance on Saturday & seems to have played well. Maybe following his injury & not getting straight back in the side, he realised he needed to step up & put in a performance, which he did. Wouldn't mind having him & McCord in midfield v Airdrie, give Swanks a wee rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Mark got his chance on Saturday & seems to have played well. Maybe following his injury & not getting straight back in the side, he realised he needed to step up & put in a performance, which he did. Wouldn't mind having him & McCord in midfield v Airdrie, give Swanks a wee rest.I’d rather start Gav, let him run the show, help us to a 3-0 half time advantage and then replace him to give him a rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farflung lichtie Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 I’d start Whatley (makes us more solid in the middle) and Wallace. Bringing McCord in from the start also appeals.A win to follow up last Saturday is a high priority. But it’s at Gayfield where strong reminders of the old failings of recent seasons have resurfaced of late (only 2 goals and 4 points in the last 4 home games). Pity we couldn’t play the rest of the season away from home, much as I love our home turf. Maybe the confidence boost of the Raith win can give us some edge, provided we’re not complacent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokerson Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 I like Spence a lot more than Wallace. Wallace just doesn’t do enough for me, he was brilliant earlier in the season when we were free flowing and creating a lot of chances but we require a bit more work ethic up there just now so happy with Spence and McKenna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 I like Spence a lot more than Wallace. Wallace just doesn’t do enough for me, he was brilliant earlier in the season when we were free flowing and creating a lot of chances but we require a bit more work ethic up there just now so happy with Spence and McKenna. What more would you like Wallace to do? He's literally had a direct part to play in 33% of our league goals [emoji23] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 I’d personally like him to stay on his feet and not be a Whining bitch at times. A very integral part of our success but that nonsense has to stop, something that Pink agreed with in part at the Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Would also agree with that, but some strikers are just like that, greedy and moany In terms of his overall game and work rate though he puts a shift in and obviously isn't perfect, nobody is, but he brings a lot to the team. Stats speak for themselves, 17 goals and assists, only Bobby with 22 betterThink Bobby will have accumulated a lot more minutes too. Wallace found himself in and out for a wee while now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoalForAirdrie Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 It’s amazing that in all the time we’ve been stuck in league 1, Arbroath have been relegated to league 2, almost got relegated out of league 2. Won league 2, and now inevitably heading to the Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapelhall chap Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 I’m the same - would have made the trip up but I have something on this Saturday. Should be back for Montrose tie. Just not where you want to be going when you need a win, but this league can throw up odd results at times. Hope I can report a draw at least. Noticed that Brechin have won only 2 away wins, both at Broomfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokerson Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 18 hours ago, 1320Lichtie said: What more would you like Wallace to do? He's literally had a direct part to play in 33% of our league goals Nothing really, quite happy with the contribution we’ve had from Wallace, I would just prefer to stick with Spence at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
++Ammo - Airdrie++ Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Anything less than a 2 goal defeat here's a result for Airdrie.Looking at the fixtures, we could potentially only be 6 points off bottom spot come 5pm on Saturday.... With EVERY team below having games in hand.That should be a massive cause for concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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