Francesc Fabregas Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 If you're looking to kickstart your season and get that first win under your belt, you probably don't want to be coming up against an in-form Kelty Hearts side... but here we are! I think most people had Kevin Thomson's team pegged as champions before a ball was even kicked and I've yet to see anything to discredit that notion. They're a good group of players, with quality and depth in midfield and attack, and they'll cause bother for every team in League 2, especially a down-on-their-luck Stenhousemuir side. Expectations going into this one are low, but the good news is a pessimist can never be disappointed. The Warriors played their best football of the league campaign so far against Cowdenbeath on Saturday, but given the Blue Brazil hadn't trained or played in a fortnight and could only select 14 players because of coronavirus protocols, that's really not saying much. Cowden were never put under a great deal of pressure and we barely tested their goalkeeper, despite having the better of the possession throughout. As I mentioned in the matchday thread, the team lacks drive in the middle of the park and has no threat down the left-hand side. If Robert Thomson and Darren Christie can be shackled, I don't think we're capable of causing problems. I think the starting XI will be the same as last weekend's, for once. It'll be a big call from Stephen Swift if he reinstates Sean Crighton in the team when he wasn't really missed against Cowdenbeath - Adam Corbett did a largely good job of filling in for him - and that's probably the only real doubt. There will be a lot of pressure on the midfield to keep an eye on Kelty's attacking quartet and protect the defence, and I wish Ross Lyon all the very best in marking Joe Cardle. Let's go with: - Adam Brown - Robert Thomson - Darren Christie - - Nat Wedderburn - Declan Hughes - Ross Forbes - - Bernard Coll - Adam Corbett - Nicky Jamieson - Ross Lyon - - Ryan Marshall - I would be delighted if we can get anything from this match. Come on Stenny! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Blackwell Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Crighton was "ill" last weekend, which these days is a euphemism for something else...let's hope not. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true fan Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 19 minutes ago, Nigel Blackwell said: Crighton was "ill" last weekend, which these days is a euphemism for something else Tends to mean massive hangover these days. Like you, hope not Re the team, we were told that forbes and wedderburn were both decent players but not box to box .... don't worry they will never play together - it will be one or the other and they will be surrounded by willing runners They have played together - Is there a sense that this leaves us lacking in mobility? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesc Fabregas Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Nigel Blackwell said: Crighton was "ill" last weekend, which these days is a euphemism for something else...let's hope not. What are you trying to insinuate here? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Blackwell Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I am hoping that he doesn't have COVID. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true fan Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 nigel - do you mean covid? no team has been euphemistic about that or covered anything up as far as we know. sfc have been lucky so far - fingers crossed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Blackwell Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Just now, true fan said: nigel - do you mean covid? no team has been euphemistic about that or covered anything up as far as we know. sfc have been lucky so far - fingers crossed Didn't suggest anything was being covered up - I am just worried that it might be COVID related, but as you say, fingers crossed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) Did Stenny not hand Cove an unexpected hiding last season or am I getting mixed up? Chances of similar happening? ETA. Two seasons ago I meant obviously Edited August 24, 2021 by Left Back 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeen Cowden Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Kelty are good but not like Cove were. Stand off them and they will do damage. Get in about them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesc Fabregas Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Left Back said: Did Stenny not hand Cove an unexpected hiding last season or am I getting mixed up? Chances of similar happening? ETA. Two seasons ago I meant obviously We did, yes, we were the first side to beat them in the SPFL. A combination of up-and-at-them tactics and a little slackness on Cove Rangers' part and we recorded a good 3-2 win over them. The season went to utter shit almost immediately afterwards, but still. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, Francesc Fabregas said: We did, yes, we were the first side to beat them in the SPFL. A combination of up-and-at-them tactics and a little slackness on Cove Rangers' part and we recorded a good 3-2 win over them. The season went to utter shit almost immediately afterwards, but still. Had it in my head it was about 6-1. Maybe I am thinking about someone else. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesc Fabregas Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 minute ago, Left Back said: Had it in my head it was about 6-1. Maybe I am thinking about someone else. They did lose 6-1 to Annan Athletic, but that was about seven weeks after Stenny beat them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimto90 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 In typical wawas fashion we turn up & win the game we are expected to not. 2-1. Thommo double & a late Orr pen 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelheart Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Will be first time to Stennys ground on Saturday , looking forward to it , hopefully bag another 3 points but would take a draw Kelty 2-1 winners 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leomessi1984 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 On 24/08/2021 at 19:41, Vimto90 said: In typical wawas fashion we turn up & win the game we are expected to not. 2-1. Thommo double & a late Orr pen Would that not be three? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoonsYouthTeam Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Would that not be three? [emoji16]You'll learn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecowden Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Would that not be three? [emoji16]Not on P&B it’s not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelheart Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Numbers of travelling fans may well be down this Saturday due to the legendary Scottish Coal race taking place on Saturday in the village , lots of things planned and lots of sore heads to be had 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilly Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 4 hours ago, Kelheart said: Numbers of travelling fans may well be down this Saturday due to the legendary Scottish Coal race taking place on Saturday in the village , lots of things planned and lots of sore heads to be had That's the most Fife thing I've ever heard. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelheart Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Neilly said: That's the most Fife thing I've ever heard. True story though even heard East 17 are playing as well , what a day ahead, can that actually be topped 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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