Dick's Arbroath v The Famous Greenock Morton, Friday 17/3/23

[TheRoundO]

On 14/03/2023 at 17:36, Lichtie78 said:

Back 5 picks itself

 

Balde

Hetherington

 

Stewart/Dow

McKenna

Linn

 

Hilson

 

thoroughly cannot be arsed watching Olusanya or Komolafe so why not bring Hilson in. He's not a goal threat but his link play is considerably better than the other two I've mentioned. We would've been better off just keeping Shanks than either of them. 

What's happened to Adarkwa?  He looked decent and probably more suited to our style of play than Hilson.  He was certainly better than Olusanya and Komolafe (who is a real joke).

[Lichtie78]

2 minutes ago, TheRoundO said:

What's happened to Adarkwa?  He looked decent and probably more suited to our style of play than Hilson.  He was certainly better than Olusanya and Komolafe (who is a real joke).

It occurred to me not long after I posted that I'd completely forgotten about Adarkwa. I believe he was carrying a knock, hopefully the break has allowed him to get back to fitness.

[Smokerson]

Yeah would definitely go with Adarkwa ahead of Hilson and keep everything else the same. 

[lichtie23]

FAO OF DICK & PINK

Don’t play for a draw tomorrow 

[36-0 Maroon]

2 hours ago, lichtie23 said:

FAO OF DICK & PINK

Don’t play for a draw tomorrow 

Definitely not mate, Our record against the Ton is incredible so that should certainly give us confidence  ️ I was reading somewhere they actually haven’t beaten us since we came upto the Championship so that would be another sweep if we avoid defeat tomorrow.

                Gats

Banks Little TOB Hammy

  Balde   Heatherington

Dow   McKenna  El Mhanni

             Adarkwa

Plenty of good  options on the bench if we are looking for extra reliable protection ( Gold, Bitsindou, Tait or Jacobs)

If are we needing a bit of extra energy and creativity if the game is tight then you have Stewart, Linn Allan and Hilson to turn too. It’s a real shame as Toyosi and Komolafe have really good qualities ie their pace and power and could cause real damage especially on the counter or at set pieces but it’s just their reading of the game, understanding and the fact neither of them stays on their feet long enough to influence anything  that worries me 

 

Edited March 16, 2023 by 36-0 Maroon

[AyrshireTon]

6 hours ago, 36-0 Maroon said:

Definitely not mate, Our record against the Ton is incredible so that should certainly give us confidence  ️ I was reading somewhere they actually haven’t beaten us since we came upto the Championship so that would be another sweep if we avoid defeat tomorrow.

               

 

Incorrect. We won twice against you in 19-20. 

A 1-0 win in a dreadful game at Cappielow in November then a 2-1 win at Gayfield in January.

The next three season have been winless for us in this fixture.

[Jives Miguel]

20 hours ago, 36-0 Maroon said:

 I was reading somewhere they actually haven’t beaten us since we came upto the Championship

 

 

Oooft!! Can put that in the trophy cabinet alongside the "Jeezy Peeps went viral" and "Dick Campbell got a segment on Soccer Saturday" trophies.

[clashcityrocker]

Scottish Championship: Arbroath v Morton
Venue: Gayfield, Arbroath Date: Friday, 17 March Time: 19:45 GMT
Coverage: Watch live on the BBC Scotland channel, iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app

After 27 Scottish Championship games last season, Arbroath were one point clear at the top of the table.

After 27 games this season, they are one point adrift at the bottom of the table. Football can be a funny old game.

Dick Campbell's side have nine games left to save their second-tier status. One cup final against each team in the league. 27 points still to play for.

Up first is an intriguing clash against Dougie Imrie's play-off pushing Greenock Morton on Friday night under the Gayfield lights, and in front of the BBC Scotland cameras.

Going for 12 in a row?

Arbroath are attempting to make it 12 games without defeat against Morton. Yes, you read that right. A remarkable run lasting over three years and nearly three full seasons. The Cappielow club's last victory in this fixture was in January 2020.

The sides have met three times this season, with Arbroath picking up seven points from nine.

Returning home with three points on two occasions has been crucial in keeping them within touching distance of Hamilton Academical. No mean feat, either, when only Ayr United have left Morton with a win in the league this term.

The wins account for half of Arbroath's victories this entire campaign. The other two? Away to Dundee and at home to Hamilton.

Gayfield hasn't witnessed a home win since October, with only one coming before that. No doubt that will exasperate Campbell, who will take in the game from the stands as he serves his one-game touchline ban for being sent off at Hamilton.

The man with the bunnet often likes to at least start a game in a comfy seat, so you would imagine his lack of presence in the dugout won't deter his players too much.

He will certainly hope it doesn't, as his side have the opportunity to leapfrog into eighth with a win, for 24 hours at least. No matter what happens, Arbroath will no doubt have eyes on Accies against Ayr United and Cove Rangers' trip to Raith Rovers on Saturday.

No side are pulling away at the top of the table, nor are any being left behind at the bottom. With that, BBC Scotland pundit Leanne Crichton has "no doubt" Arbroath can maintain their Championship place.

"When you look at the performances they've shown, and the amount of draws Arbroath have had across the season, there have been really fine margins in a lot of the games.

"Being that part-time team, always the underdogs in those high-pressure games, they're sometimes the ones that galvanise you the most, so I absolutely believe they have got what it takes.

"The Championship is crazy, it just takes for a team to go on a decent run and string a couple of results together before you drag others into the mix."

Crazy is certainly one word for it. The intrigue and excitement of Scotland's second tier continues on Friday night.

[lichtie23]

Must win tonight. Simple as that 

[Big Gus]

You just know that between Imries dress sense and Campbell's temperament it's pretty sure to be box office Cinch Championship action later. 

[Anotherlichtie]

On 14/03/2023 at 00:17, 36-0 Maroon said:

Arbroath 3 Morton 0 ️ 
 

Upto 8th  

Next… Thank you 

Have you forgotten how pish we have been this season? 

[Anotherlichtie]

6 minutes ago, Big Gus said:

You just know that between Imries dress sense and Campbell's temperament it's pretty sure to be box office Cinch Championship action later. 

Dick is in the stand due to his behaviour at Hamilton 

[Anotherlichtie]

Can’t back down from the battle tonight. Midfield needs to fight and scrap for everything. As always though our worry is the lack of goal scoring ability from our so called strikers. 

[Blablabla]

19 minutes ago, Anotherlichtie said:

Dick is in the stand due to his behaviour at Hamilton 

I think any of us in DC's position in that farcical performance by the so called "officials" would have been the same. The rescinding of Ricky's red proved the point imo.

Feeling like a wee laddie today waiting impatiently to attend his first big game,, the first of 9 Cup finals. 

From the euphoria of last season to the other end of the scale now, but just as intriguing,, f*ckin magic being a Lichties fan

[afc_36_0]

To save anyone watching the pre match guff on the bbc:

“gayfield is a hard place to come” (not true this season)

“Conditions, windy next to the sea blah blah blah”

”dick campbell is a character”

“bobby linn is a bin man”

”mind when arbroath were good last season”

probably a few others I have forgotten 

[Bigmouth Strikes Again]

1 hour ago, Big Gus said:

You just know that between Imries dress sense and Campbell's temperament it's pretty sure to be box office Cinch Championship action later. 

That would be an interesting 'square go' The nimble, fast, featherweight Imrie v the big hulking mass of Campbell, can't decide who comes out on top.

Thank you.

[Toby]

2 hours ago, clashcityrocker said:

Scottish Championship: Arbroath v Morton
Venue: Gayfield, Arbroath Date: Friday, 17 March Time: 19:45 GMT
Coverage: Watch live on the BBC Scotland channel, iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app

After 27 Scottish Championship games last season, Arbroath were one point clear at the top of the table.

After 27 games this season, they are one point adrift at the bottom of the table. Football can be a funny old game.

Dick Campbell's side have nine games left to save their second-tier status. One cup final against each team in the league. 27 points still to play for.

Up first is an intriguing clash against Dougie Imrie's play-off pushing Greenock Morton on Friday night under the Gayfield lights, and in front of the BBC Scotland cameras.

Going for 12 in a row?

Arbroath are attempting to make it 12 games without defeat against Morton. Yes, you read that right. A remarkable run lasting over three years and nearly three full seasons. The Cappielow club's last victory in this fixture was in January 2020.

The sides have met three times this season, with Arbroath picking up seven points from nine.

Returning home with three points on two occasions has been crucial in keeping them within touching distance of Hamilton Academical. No mean feat, either, when only Ayr United have left Morton with a win in the league this term.

The wins account for half of Arbroath's victories this entire campaign. The other two? Away to Dundee and at home to Hamilton.

Gayfield hasn't witnessed a home win since October, with only one coming before that. No doubt that will exasperate Campbell, who will take in the game from the stands as he serves his one-game touchline ban for being sent off at Hamilton.

The man with the bunnet often likes to at least start a game in a comfy seat, so you would imagine his lack of presence in the dugout won't deter his players too much.

He will certainly hope it doesn't, as his side have the opportunity to leapfrog into eighth with a win, for 24 hours at least. No matter what happens, Arbroath will no doubt have eyes on Accies against Ayr United and Cove Rangers' trip to Raith Rovers on Saturday.

No side are pulling away at the top of the table, nor are any being left behind at the bottom. With that, BBC Scotland pundit Leanne Crichton has "no doubt" Arbroath can maintain their Championship place.

"When you look at the performances they've shown, and the amount of draws Arbroath have had across the season, there have been really fine margins in a lot of the games.

"Being that part-time team, always the underdogs in those high-pressure games, they're sometimes the ones that galvanise you the most, so I absolutely believe they have got what it takes.

"The Championship is crazy, it just takes for a team to go on a decent run and string a couple of results together before you drag others into the mix."

Crazy is certainly one word for it. The intrigue and excitement of Scotland's second tier continues on Friday night.

Assuming that’s the BBC’s preview, nice of them to give Morton a mention. Usual east-coast bias ripping right through them.

[Blablabla]

5 minutes ago, Toby said:

Assuming that’s the BBC’s preview, nice of them to give Morton a mention. Usual east-coast bias ripping right through them.

Unlike the west coast bias fae the match "officials" 

[TheRoundO]

1 hour ago, Anotherlichtie said:

Dick is in the stand due to his behaviour at Hamilton 

I hope Dick wears mittens in the stand tonight. 

[Toby]

20 minutes ago, Blablabla said:

Unlike the west coast bias fae the match "officials" 

Pretty sure I remember being denied a stonewall penalty that should’ve seen you reduced to ten men last time we were up in Arbroath. Are we just overlooking that one?