TxRover Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Long-range forecast is for chilly and cloudy, a chance of showers, high of 5 from 0 in the morning. Also, I’m predicting a total w****r of a referee...not that that’s a surprise. Yet another opportunity for Rovers fans to complain about suspensions and make weird line-up predictions. Now, what’s screwed up on the Sons side of things? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftershocker Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 I'm hoping that as I can't make this game...we continue our away winning streak (when I'm not there), ie Forfar and Clyde 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Starko Rover Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Injuries and suspensions woe is us. Defence is going to be a headache for JM but we’ve only ourselves to blame as both Bene and Davos suspensions were avoidable. Expect a tough game and with our players out I’m glad this is a home fixture. Great to see Hendry back in the mix as he’s class for this level and hopefully no one tries to cripple him this game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 We played Dumbarton at home on the 15th December 2018. It was Baltic and we won 4-2. The SPFL must have decided it was so good they’ll stick it on about the same time and hope for a repeat. I’m putting two pairs of socks on for this one. Winter jacket, hat and gloves getting looked out too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Injuries and suspensions woe is us. Defence is going to be a headache for JM but we’ve only ourselves to blame as both Bene and Davos suspensions were avoidable. Expect a tough game and with our players out I’m glad this is a home fixture. Great to see Hendry back in the mix as he’s class for this level and hopefully no one tries to cripple him this game. We don't have to concern ourselves with deliberately injuring bums like Hendry thank you very much. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers1992/1993 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 We don't have to concern ourselves with deliberately injuring bums like Hendry thank you very much. I hope you’re right. Unlike the other 8 teams in the league. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I'll be supping in The 200 Club @Frank conner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIT THE CHANNEL Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) Injuries and suspensions as we all know are far, far from ideal. That said, if we want to win the league these are your 'bread and butter home games that need to be won'. In spite of the injuries, the spirit on show from the players over the last month - and the return of Hendry - has me quite confident we will get the three points. If Anderson is fit I then the same team with him swapping in for Bene. I'd also quite like to see Victoria at some point. Most importantly, I break off for the festive holidays on Friday ETA - does anyone know if there is hospitality on or whether the Raith suite will be open? Edited December 16, 2019 by HIT THE CHANNEL 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R.FC Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 This feels like another huge game. We’ve faired much better than I thought we would against Airdrie and Falkirk but we need to follow that up with a win on Saturday. With the rest of the top 4 playing away from home there is potential for dropped points and we really must take advantage of that. Missing opportunities like that killed us last season. I said pre season I didn’t expect Dumbarton to finish bottom despite that being the expectation of many. However, they have still performed miles better than my expectations. They seem to perform better away from home so expecting a really tough test. Is Layne likely to be fit for Saturday? Thought that would be a big loss but his replacement scored 2 on Saturday and Crossan has always looked a threat against us. Really have to hope Steven Anderson is fit, if he is we look okay defensively. Watson was poor going forward on Saturday but did a solid job defensively so fair play to him for that. I thought McKay was excellent too. I hope to see some changes in the attacking areas, we just don’t seem to have the right mix going forward just now with 4 goals in our last 5. Although McGlynn is, quite rightly, unlikely to make wholesale changes to a team getting results. I like Bowie but I don’t think he’s particularly well suited to being a lone striker. I prefer him on the wing or as part of a two right now. Grant Anderson gives us good width too so I would keep him in the team. I rarely come away from a game thinking Gullan has been a standout but you can’t argue with his goal scoring record. He really wasn’t happy at being subbed at the weekend though. I’d bring Baird back in place of Dingwall. With Bowie and Anderson on the wings and Gullan behind Baird. Going for a nervy 2-1 to set us up nicely for another huge weekend on the 28th. After 6 red cards in our last 2 games a quiet game on that front would be nice. Let’s face it, it makes thing exciting but we really can’t afford any more suspensions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheevedawg Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 29 minutes ago, R.R.FC said: I like Bowie but I don’t think he’s particularly well suited to being a lone striker. I really like Bowie too but the boy needs to start jumping for headers. Don't think I've seen him win one yet. Does a sort of ducking jump, only way I can describe it... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) Not too fussed on the result, really just hoping no one tackles poor wee Regan Edited December 16, 2019 by Marshmallo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALDERON Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 It's really good to see that Hendry hasn't rattled any Falkirk fans at all. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super-son Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I for one, am just delighted to have a match thread start before Friday Afternoon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Silverton End said: I'll be supping in The 200 Club @Frank conner 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALDERON Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Dumbarton seem to have done better than expected, and there really wasn't much between the sides in the last game. We really need to win, although I think will be a tough game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers1992/1993 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Not too fussed on the result, really just hoping no one tackles poor wee Regan [emoji31]I have no issues with someone tackling Hendry whilst he’s on the ball. Off the ball though, not so much. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I have no issues with someone tackling Hendry whilst he’s on the ball. Off the ball though, not so much.Yup, Hendry’s treatment at Falkirk reminded me of the targeting of Vaughan against Arbroath in the first meeting last season. Tactics from the footballing gutter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank conner Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I'll be supping in The 200 Club [mention=71085]Frank conner[/mention] [emoji41] It shows how low the standard is when they let Dumbarton fans in! Tbf there will only be about 10 of you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumswall Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 It shows how low the standard is when they let Dumbarton fans in! Tbf there will only be about 10 of you.Cheer up Frank they might let you in one day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Iain Davidson has been chopping c***s in half for over a decade for you lot and that photo of Dougie Hill trying to strangle Falkingham in an off the ball incident is championed by you guys, yet you're always on here moaning about the treatment your wee star players get on and off the ball. Hopefully we punt Hendry in the first minute and I'll be disappointed if Duffy isn't telling our midfield the same thing. #sonsgang -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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