ArabFC Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Granny Danger said: Until yesterday there were many of us who: a) thought playing Shankland, McNulty and Clark together was chronic, and; b) thought Harkes was a very poor player. These views were reasonable based on evidence from previous games. We had an exceptional display yesterday that showed the three strikers could work and that Harkes can play very well. I’m happy to go with this into the coming cup game(s) if that’s what Mellon thinks and do whatever he wants in the league regardless. Stuart Duff probably had a good game or two in his United career. He was still shite. I wouldn't be so unkind to call Harke shite, but I wouldn't be offering the kid a new contract. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArabianKnight Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 I think playing Clark, McNulty and Shankland together the way they were used yesterday shouldn't be an issue. From memory Clark has done well when deployed on the left and McNulty forward with Shanks is a very decent striker pairing. Before Clark was played deep in midfield and McNulty on the right. That clearly didn't work. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 The issue with Clarke, McNulty and Shankland is as a front 3. Clarke was LW yesterday, which whilst not ideal, is not the same issue as what was happening before. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishtergrolsch Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 2 hours ago, ArabianKnight said: I think playing Clark, McNulty and Shankland together the way they were used yesterday shouldn't be an issue. From memory Clark has done well when deployed on the left and McNulty forward with Shanks is a very decent striker pairing. Before Clark was played deep in midfield and McNulty on the right. That clearly didn't work. 1 hour ago, invergowrie arab said: The issue with Clarke, McNulty and Shankland is as a front 3. Clarke was LW yesterday, which whilst not ideal, is not the same issue as what was happening before. Bith correct. Clark played on the left alot last season too iirc. Yesterday it almost looked like a 433 with Clark - Shankland - McNulty and it worked really well. Spread the sheep defence out and made plenty space. Also helped that they thought playing out from the back ala Mixu was a good idea. Glad Glass didn't realise they were fucking chronic at it. I don't think we'd get that sort of game from any of the remaining teams, especially the Fermers and Killie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Credit Utd yesterday, but my word the Dons were brutal. In what has been a howler of a season, that performance was probably the pinnacle of shiteness. Wouldn’t be getting too carried away yet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacArab Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 6 hours ago, ArabFC said: I hope not. The players don't need a two week break! We're playing Ross County next weekend and the semi is the weekend after that. If there was a game midweek prior, fair enough, but there isn't. I agree with this 100% Needs to be the right balance between keeping the best team match sharp and not risking any unnecessary injuries. As next weekend is on the grass at Tannadice against County, I see no real reason not to play the best team for a good chunk of the game and make sure we use all 5 stubbies to get some of the younger lads some game time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dundee Hibernian Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 7 hours ago, ArabFC said: I hope not. The players don't need a two week break! 39 minutes ago, MacArab said: I agree with this 100% Needs to be the right balance between keeping the best team match sharp and not risking any unnecessary injuries. I don't think anybody is suggesting Mellon fields second string sides in the remaining league games, but that he bloods young players as suitable, and rests any player who has a mild niggle or takes a knock during games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishtergrolsch Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 8 hours ago, MacArab said: I agree with this 100% Needs to be the right balance between keeping the best team match sharp and not risking any unnecessary injuries. As next weekend is on the grass at Tannadice against County, I see no real reason not to play the best team for a good chunk of the game and make sure we use all 5 stubbies to get some of the younger lads some game time. Yup. If we can get a goal or two up against County by half time I'd be taking a few of the more important players off for the youngsters. They should all have the semi finals in mind and be chomping at the bit to get a start. And I knew we'd get the Edinburgh Junkies! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinkle Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 Not too bothered about the draw. I thought we would have to beat Hibs at some point to win it so hopefully its at the semi final stage. Revenge for the semi final a few years ago when that fat mess had a stormer in their goal 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarto Mutiny Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 (edited) It might be better to face Hibs in the semi final given they lost in the semis in the last two cup competitions...perhaps. Whoever we get in the final (if we get there, obviously), it will open up some major psychological scars for me. I never really got over that 1987 final. Edited April 27, 2021 by Sarto Mutiny 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarto Mutiny Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 14 minutes ago, Twinkle said: Not too bothered about the draw. I thought we would have to beat Hibs at some point to win it so hopefully its at the semi final stage. Revenge for the semi final a few years ago when that fat mess had a stormer in their goal I still can't quite believe that hopeless team we had in 2016 was a penalty shoot out away from getting to the Scottish Cup final. Wild. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArabFC Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Sarto Mutiny said: It might be better to face Hibs in the semi final given they lost in the semis in the last two cup competitions...perhaps. Whoever we get in the final (if we get there, obviously), it will open up some major psychological scars for me. I never really got over that 1987 final. I was thinking about this recently around the Forfar game. We were reminded of how it took a last minute equaliser to beat them at Tannadice in 87. Perhaps if we hadn't and didn't have that Cup Final to play prior to the second Gothenburg game things might have turned out differently. Edited April 27, 2021 by ArabFC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarto Mutiny Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 I was thinking about this recently around the Forfar game. We were reminded of how it took a last minute equaliser to beat them at Tannadice in 87. Perhaps if we hadn't and didn't have that Cup Final to play prior to the second Gothenburg game things might have turned out differently.Aye, Dundee might have won the cup... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dundee Hibernian Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, PartyFears2 said: "....until at least the end of season 2026/27 or before that if we collapse like founder Michael O'Rourke's former venture Setanta." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaspianChris Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 2 hours ago, PartyFears2 said: The only benefit of that new deal even if it's only a minor one is that it gets rid of a Bookie being a sponsor in Scottish Football. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaspianChris Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Here is the match officials for the County game on Saturday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartyFears2 Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 We still playing league games? lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartyFears2 Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Decent season ticket sales so far.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 On 27/04/2021 at 13:35, CaspianChris said: The only benefit of that new deal even if it's only a minor one is that it gets rid of a Bookie being a sponsor in Scottish Football. There is another benefit. I already subscribe to Premier Sports. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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