Lobey_Dosser

Really enjoyed that today. Our rivalry with Hearts has gradually subsided in recent years but I felt today was a return to the old times. The game was always going to be a struggle without McFadden and Ainsworth but we got there. Vigurs showed signs of improvement and we were a handful from corners. Delighted for Moore, boy has been chapping at the bit for an opportunity.

If Hammell hasn't lost his way slightly during his early. 20s, he'd have got a better move than Southend and plenty of Scotland caps. Fantastic servant to Motherwell, superbly consistent and underestimated technique. However, he hasn't quite reached the heights that his ability merited, particularly in an era where Scotland have been toiling for a left back .

442. Ainsworth and McFadden on the wings. Go at them full pelt and partially make up for the sham at Parkhead.

Good news, would be great to see him get a few minutes on the park. Few of the under 21s got to train with the 1st team this week, including Fraser Kerr. Andy Roberson that scored against us at Tannadice sounds like the pick of the bunch.

Erwin scores a late winner from the penalty spot to net his 6th goal for Arbroath.

Aye, trip to Tynecastle was a few days after the Shaun Fagsn Celtic game. Jean Louis Valois ripped us apart.

Just watching the goals again, how woeful was that attempted challenge from McManus on Commons. Summed up our approach to the game...

Yip, his omission yesterday would suggest that McCall isn't overly keen on him. Thinking back to our game in Rissia when we adopted a similar approach, Lawson was one of out better players Imo. Vigurs was always going to be a waste of a jersey yesterday.

Credit to Anier for puting in a decent shift while carrying a knock. Given our slow passing approach today, I'm surprised Lawson didn't feature.

Horrible performance, horrible police presence. It will be a while before I head back there.

Aye Hammell is a fair shout. One of the few to do themselves justice.

Sounds like Leitch's boy put in a bit of a star turn at Ibrox.

Shouldn't go into this with any fears. Keeper and defence really need to step it up though.

If McFadden is fit he has to play next week. If he hadn't returned last season, we'd probably still have a honking record against Celtic. Harsh on Anier and ZFA but I'd start with McFadden and Ainsworth in behind Surton next week with Lawson being added to the midfield.

McCall said on Friday that someone tweaked their hamstring during training. Assume that was McFadden then? I thought he was having a decent enough game. Look forward to seeing him and Ainsworth playing together.

Lee Erwin has 4 goals in 4 games for Arbroath. Unplayable today apparently.

Sutton. Two excellent goals and impressive link up play.

Decent enough first half, thought we got off to a good start but was concerned how easily we were getting exposed down Ramsden's side and it wasn't a surprise we lost a goal from there. Early in the 2nd half I feared the worst, we lacked a playmaker and expected a turgid 2nd half. Sutton and Ainsworth really turned things round though and Carswell came onto a game. Some really good goals that would have been eclipsed if Anier had finished off a fine move with his diving header. Special mention for McHugh, that's the biggest impact he has made since that Aberdeen game. Fine header to underline that he is a natural finisher. Hooefully we go to Parkhead next week with genuine belief.

Faddy on the left, ZFA behind him.

Aberdeen are by far the best team we've faced in the league this season. They've obviously got a recent cup hoodoo over us but I fancy that we may thrive as underdogs. Should be a good night to look forward too.

Lots of teams looking at Scougall. Punted by Hibs a few years ago for being too lightweight.

Faddy for me, worked away and showed some class with the goal. Looking at Livi, Scougall caught the eye.

Chuffed to be through and see Faddy get the monkey off his back in typical fashion but we were far from impressive. Nobody really stood out but at least we grinded it out against a nippy Livi side. Can't imagine Lawson ever playing well in a 442. Bright spot for me was the brief outing for Moore. Hopefully he moves ahead of McHugh in the pecking order soon.

Slightly more nervous about tomorrow now. Well done to Morton.

Looking forward to this, should take a decent crowd. If McCall is comfortable in doing so, I'd be looking for us to give Neilson a game and rest the experienced trio of Hammell, Lasley and Sutton. Vigurs looks like he needs games and I'd stick him out on the left with ZFA providing mobility on the overlap.