El Grew Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 I wasn’t really expecting us to win today however I thought we played very well in the first half and managed to nullify them as an attacking force to the extent that they were forced into changing formation and shape for the second half. However I felt we never offered very much ourselves as an attacking force and it looked as though Kettlewell had set his stall out for a draw. They never managed to cut us open from open play and on the rare occasions when we got on the front foot their defence looked very ordinary but we lacked the quality and composure needed to take advantage. Sadly the two goals we lost were yet again quite soft from a defensive point of view. However we are 7 points clear of Ross County and 10 clear of Livingston and if we can beat Livingston at the end of the month then I think we’ll be okay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbybingo Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 On 2/17/2024 at 6:17 PM, FirParkCornerExile said: Mugabi , should be one of a few shown the door in the summer. He's had tons chances to improve and he makes the same basic error now he did three years ago. Expand As others have said, I could just about live with him as back-up, but he can't be considered a starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 On 2/17/2024 at 6:29 PM, bobbybingo said: As others have said, I could just about live with him as back-up, but he can't be considered a starter. Expand So with our current players what’s our starting back 3? SOD Casey McGinn ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuwell2 Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 On 2/17/2024 at 6:29 PM, bobbybingo said: As others have said, I could just about live with him as back-up, but he can't be considered a starter. Expand Apart from the goal - and I’m not defending him at that as I’ve still to see it properly - I thought he didn’t do too badly today. He cleared most of the crosses put into the box. Most, if not all the guy’s we can afford will have faults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 On 2/17/2024 at 6:09 PM, wellsince75 said: good summary as always . Re your who we solve the defence. I thought Casey made a difference and would keep him in the team. The simple answer is drop Mugabi. Neither Butcher or Mugabi would be in my first 11. Expand Agreed. Casey was back to last seasons level instead of the mistake ridden version of this season. Much better player when he keeps it simple and just defends. Was actually very unlucky with his speculative shot in the first half. Keeper did well as it was swerving all over the place! Id have Mugabi as a back up but we cant keep him, Butcher, SOD and McGinn as they cant all play and we need some upgrades. Personally Id let him and Butcher go and keep SOD & McGinn as they can play more than one position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 I’m hoping Gent’s injury is not too serious. Not sure what happened to him. Seemed to be fine then off he goes and down the tunnel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbybingo Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 On 2/17/2024 at 6:39 PM, texanwellfan said: So with our current players what’s our starting back 3? SOD Casey McGinn ?? Expand I was replying to a comment about going into next season. You have to hope we can improve things defensively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbybingo Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 On 2/17/2024 at 6:39 PM, Stuwell2 said: Apart from the goal - and I’m not defending him at that as I’ve still to see it properly - I thought he didn’t do too badly today. He cleared most of the crosses put into the box. Most, if not all the guy’s we can afford will have faults. Expand I know, and I don't expect perfection, or anywhere near it. I just think he looks unlikely to improve beyond where he is now and his wee errors have been costly too often, so we'd need to see if another guy would be more reliable. I like the guy, he's a trier and not the worst you'll see, but it might just be time for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 On 2/17/2024 at 6:39 PM, texanwellfan said: So with our current players what’s our starting back 3? SOD Casey McGinn ?? Expand Thats a tough call. Mugabi is in for headers as Kelly wont come off his line. But that didnt work out for us today. Butcher looks broken, so I think reluctantly I would go McGinn Casey Blaney or SOD McGinn Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 Forgot about Blaney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsince75 Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 Personal view - we don’t have 3 good enough and would be tempted to go back to a flat back 4 we went to a back 3 to solve a problem over a year ago - that problem may no longer exist as we have a much stronger midfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 For all the doom and gloom that is actually our first league defeat since Christmas eve home to rangers. Had w2 D4 since then . Not too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 On 2/17/2024 at 6:54 PM, wellsince75 said: Personal view - we don’t have 3 good enough and would be tempted to go back to a flat back 4 we went to a back 3 to solve a problem over a year ago - that problem may no longer exist as we have a much stronger midfield Expand Though 2 wins in 21 also not great reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellgirl Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 On 2/17/2024 at 7:02 PM, grizzlyg said: Though 2 wins in 21 also not great reading. Expand It's five in 25 I believe and no not great reading but we've won five Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 Never saw game but looking at screen shots on BBC website it looks like Bevis nowhere near Shankland for 1st goal. He is a big loveable guy but he always has a mistake in him and switches off far too often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 On 2/17/2024 at 7:19 PM, wellgirl said: It's five in 25 I believe and no not great reading but we've won five Expand Yup 5 wins all season in league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirParkCornerExile Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 On 2/17/2024 at 6:39 PM, Stuwell2 said: Apart from the goal - and I’m not defending him at that as I’ve still to see it properly - I thought he didn’t do too badly today. He cleared most of the crosses put into the box. Most, if not all the guy’s we can afford will have faults. Expand Every player we ever have will have faults , it's the consistency with which they display those faults that determine whether they are any good for us and for me Mugabi makes too many basic errors. He's not alone we have quite a few we should be looking to move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellgirl Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 On 2/17/2024 at 7:20 PM, grizzlyg said: Yup 5 wins all season in league Expand Sorry it's five in 26. Yeah the draws are killing us but I honestly can't be bothered right now. I'm really sorry for the folk paying every week particularly away games to see us lose but if we need to stutter our way over the line so be it. And if we go down we go down. I hope we won't but I'll support the team no matter. It's out of my control. All I can do is back the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 Mugabi has proved time and time again that he just can’t be relied upon. His concentration and position sense are woeful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 On 2/17/2024 at 7:23 PM, wellgirl said: Sorry it's five in 26. Yeah the draws are killing us but I honestly can't be bothered right now. I'm really sorry for the folk paying every week particularly away games to see us lose but if we need to stutter our way over the line so be it. And if we go down we go down. I hope we won't but I'll support the team no matter. It's out of my control. All I can do is back the team Expand We will be fine this season, trust me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 On 2/17/2024 at 5:48 PM, numpty said: Or perhaps he's the best striker in the league because he's good at losing his markers. Expand I'm far from convinced he's the best striker in the league, although he may be the top scorer. Would he score as many if he played with Livingston, Ross County or St Johnstone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 On 2/17/2024 at 7:27 PM, grizzlyg said: We will be fine this season, trust me Expand I never trust anyone who says “trust me” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 On 2/17/2024 at 6:39 PM, texanwellfan said: So with our current players what’s our starting back 3? SOD Casey McGinn ?? Expand Our best back 3, as a unit, and I stress as a unit, is probably McGinn, Casey and Blaney. SOD and McGinn shouldn't be in the same back 3 except in a dire emergency. Now I'm not saying that it's a good back 3 but only that it's our best and that's a different thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit_It_Out Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 If we offer Butcher and Obika any terms come end of the season then we have just threw the money down the drain.We will never ever get a full season out of them ever again. Big Bev for all his faults is worth keeping aound easy target for alot of people but none of the backline can hold head up high this season but then maybe its poor denfence coaching thats to blame who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted February 17, 2024 Report Share Posted February 17, 2024 On 2/17/2024 at 7:30 PM, texanwellfan said: I never trust anyone who says “trust me” Expand Or "trust me.....this joke is a belter" 😜😜 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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