The Moonster Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I suspect this will be quiet until after the match, where it's conceivable that either team gets their arse handed to them. We're missing McGeever and Buchanan so East Fife might not concede from a corner. Have no idea what to expect. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Geggan, Buchanan, McGeever, MacLean and Syvertsen (not that that's news) all out for this one makes it a big ask. As I said last week, I wouldn't have been against dropping one of the centre-halves. But both being out is a major blow. Especially given how well they both did against East Fife at the Rock. I wonder if Paddy Boyle could move into left centre-half with Sam Muir coming in at left-back? Paddy's excellent in the air, reads the game well, but seriously lacks the pace to be a full-back these days. Sparky did well as a makeshift centre-back for us years ago, and he's not a dissimilar sort of player. Boyle would also be able to talk Muir through the game - which could help his rather wild defensive positioning. Ross MacLean is a massive miss. He's been our biggest threat this season imo. But it gives Eoghan Stokes a chance that he's probably earned. And I'd hope to see him starting. I'm very relieved Paul Paton isn't ruled out in the match preview too. Anyway I'd expect to see us line up with something like this. Ramsbottom Pignatiello Lynch Carswell Boyle Paton McKee Wilson Stokes Duthie Schiavone Imo that starting XI is good enough to take something from the game. But if we get any injuries or need to change it from the bench then we're in a bit of a sticky situation with only Orsi, Maley, McKnight and Muir available. Right now I'd bite your hand off for a low key draw and then aim to take three points from Clyde next week. Four points from the six in those two games would be a good return. I can see there being goals though. Both teams concede plenty and - with Ryan Wallace and Kyle Connell back - East Fife have a bit of quality that was lacking the last time the teams met. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Kelly Isley III Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 31 minutes ago, Jan Vojáček said: Geggan, Buchanan, McGeever, MacLean and Syvertsen (not that that's news) all out for this one makes it a big ask. As I said last week, I wouldn't have been against dropping one of the centre-halves. But both being out is a major blow. Especially given how well they both did against East Fife at the Rock. I wonder if Paddy Boyle could move into left centre-half with Sam Muir coming in at left-back? Paddy's excellent in the air, reads the game well, but seriously lacks the pace to be a full-back these days. Sparky did well as a makeshift centre-back for us years ago, and he's not a dissimilar sort of player. Boyle would also be able to talk Muir through the game - which could help his rather wild defensive positioning. Ross MacLean is a massive miss. He's been our biggest threat this season imo. But it gives Eoghan Stokes a chance that he's probably earned. And I'd hope to see him starting. I'm very relieved Paul Paton isn't ruled out in the match preview too. Anyway I'd expect to see us line up with something like this. Ramsbottom Pignatiello Lynch Carswell Boyle Paton McKee Wilson Stokes Duthie Schiavone Imo that starting XI is good enough to take something from the game. But if we get any injuries or need to change it from the bench then we're in a bit of a sticky situation with only Orsi, Maley, McKnight and Muir available. Right now I'd bite your hand off for a low key draw and then aim to take three points from Clyde next week. Four points from the six in those two games would be a good return. I can see there being goals though. Both teams concede plenty and - with Ryan Wallace and Kyle Connell back - East Fife have a bit of quality that was lacking the last time the teams met. I think your last sentence may be highly significant tomorrow. As for Ross McLean, I really hope he's been read the riot act by the team management; for a forward player his indiscipline has been shocking. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, O'Kelly Isley III said: I think your last sentence may be highly significant tomorrow. As for Ross McLean, I really hope he's been read the riot act by the team management; for a forward player his indiscipline has been shocking. I think that's a bit harsh. Regardless of what was said on Saturday I agree he needed a bollocking for giving the referee a decision to make when it was obvious he didn't take dissent. It was sheer stupidity - especially from a player who has a good chunk of experience under his belt. Aside from that he's only been booked three times in 14 games though. Which doesn't seem unusual. Jai Quitongo picked up three bookings in three starts for us - and they were almost all for petulance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Fifer Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/sport/football/east-fife-boss-young-blames-injuries-for-sides-current-state-3436109 DY is still greetin' about our injuries too, so wouldn't be too shy of confidence if I were you lot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Short of your whole team coming down with rickets, McGeever and Buchanan being out is pretty much the best news we could get going into a game against Dumbarton. Not only does it weaken your defence but time and again, set pieces have been our Achilles heel against Dumbarton and those two are probably the biggest threats. Absolutely no excuses for not picking up the 3 points tomorrow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig fae the Vale Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I might have been tempted to take a drive up for this if our game gets called off tomorrow, but it looks like it being advance tickets only has put that idea to bed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionel wickson Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I might have been tempted to take a drive up for this if our game gets called off tomorrow, but it looks like it being advance tickets only has put that idea to bed.Our site says you can purchase at their reception before the match. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Well we're apparently playing a 352 which looks utterly mental. Could be another crazy afternoon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the snudge Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 No proper strikers or proper centre halves starting. Oh fiddlesticks! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the snudge Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Just now, The Moonster said: Well we're apparently playing a 352 which looks utterly mental. Could be another crazy afternoon. I'd be shocked there's not at least 5 or 6 goals in this game 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jan Vojáček Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 25 minutes ago, the snudge said: No proper strikers or proper centre halves starting. Oh fiddlesticks! Schiavone is a proper striker to be fair. Certainly based on last week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microdave Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 This could be either amazing or absolutely dreadful. Let's see. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super-son Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Somebody needs to feel this East Fife commentator to calm down a bit! Screaming as if they have a 1 on 1 everytime they touch the ball within 30 yards of our goal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kebab Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 East Fife 1-0 DumbartonLiam Newton (36mins)It’s been coming!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son hawk Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Forgot how much of a sore head you get watching the EFTV camera 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 If Faz doesn’t change this at half time I’d be sending someone down to section the c**t. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FifeSons Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Don't see us scoring today. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, son hawk said: Forgot how much of a sore head you get watching the EFTV camera It's like watching an old silent film, but instead of a piano track playing over it you get the most excitable Fifer known to man screaming his head off when there's a thrown in. I'm glad I've got the cans in. East Fife have been absolutely pish yet we have managed to be worse. Players dont look in any sort of shape, I'm not sure a game that we're down to the bare bones is the one to be trying out 352 formations for the first time. Hopefully Faz realises that and changes it up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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