East_Stand_Al Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I was on P&B this afternoon, and there's a thread about the opening game It strikes me that most if not all of the Midden/Killie types are basng thier opinions on last season not having seen any of our recent games only the results. At risk of being overly optimistic I think we could be the dark horses this seaon, although I'm sure the other SPL bosses are not as naive or introspective as their fans. My prediction for game 1 :- St Johnstone 1 'Well 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellarmy Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 St Johnstone 1 Motherwell 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decorator Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 0-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Playing a newly promoted team on their own patch, first game of the season is always tough. I wouldn't be too disappointed with a score draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweed Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 First two games are very winnable and anything less than four points would be a disappointment. However rank rotten Aberdeen were in Europe they will still be a tough ask for us and after that its Rangers and United so you could see us chasing after that run. Overall I think we are better than Falkirk, boths Saints, Killie and Hamilton and I think we are much of a muchness with Aberdeen, Hibs and United. However these three have a bit more experience so I expect us to finish a clear seventh. On Saturday I expect us to be up against it - this is a game in most weekends I'd expect three points, this weekend with first game, championship flag and enthusiasm for something new we will struggle and I think itcould well be a 2-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Kerse Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 The feeling amongst many, and I agree, is that we will come flying out the traps this season and quite possibly give both St Johnstone and Killie the pumpy in the first two games and go top of the league due to our tough/effective work out pre-season and promising new players who are quick and technical. Perhaps after a round and a half the SPL will have worked us out as basically just young/fast with no experience and our 6 tough games will catch up on us too. Additionally if we don't find another Striker we will struggle after a few games. The rest of the SPL has barely strengthened and on a one-off game Gannon's team could take last season's shitey Rangers team or a Celtic on an off day to the cleaners. |So, two outcomes this season: A. It IS Possible to get into the top 4 and/or League/Scottish cup run to the semis at least. B. Or we get found out early on and don't replace DC/Ports and we could struggle and languish in 9th/10th (there are worse than us - no need to worry abour the R word I reckon.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzyB Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I think the first game will be either a disappointing 1-0 defeat, or we'll go all guns blazing and clean hump them. Hopefully it's the latter, gonna go for 3-0 to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 St. Johnstone 0 - 5 Motherwell (Forbes, Slane, Sutton x2, Murphy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 According to NOTW our last victory at the breeze block arena was when Jim Griffin scored in a 1-0 victory thought we had won up there since then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk2205 Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 St Johnstone 1 - Motherwell 2 Also spotted that out of the herald/evening times team Darryl Broadfoot and Bert Mitchell have tipped us for relegation this year. Think they'll be suprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 According to NOTW our last victory at the breeze block arena was when Jim Griffin scored in a 1-0 victory thought we had won up there since then The question should really be when you last lost in Perth. In fact, I'm not convinced you'll have been beaten since the 5-0 game, Billy Davies first as manager. That's over a decade ago now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC_MKI Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 That 5-0 defeat in Davies' first game was indeed our last defeat in Perth. The last time we played up there was the Scottish Cup game in 2004 when McDonald made his debut and we won 3-0. We also won our last league fixture up there back in March 2002 just before we went into admin when we won 2-0. We've actually won the last four games that we've played up there, so that report that we haven't won since Jim Griffin's days is complete nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Also spotted that out of the herald/evening times team Darryl Broadfoot and Bert Mitchell have tipped us for relegation this year That should be pinned to the wall to serve as a motivational tool!! I'd love us to make a great start and have that tool Darryl Broadfoot eat his words as he's a total arsehole! It really could go either way for us this season. I still think the squad is far too weak to compete long term. Another striker, a right back, and possibly another centre half are needed for the long haul. The big two jobbies will obviously be the top 2. I think Hearts and Dundee Utd will be next. After that, I don't think there will be too much between the rest. I would bite your arm off for staying clear of a relegation battle...and for a point on the first day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnsleyFCFan Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Long time no speak boys and girls! I hope you're all optimistic about the season and are raring to go. You've certainly bagged yourself a good manager in Gannon. Fingers crossed for you this season!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special aka Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I reckon we'll do ok, don't think the standard is that high tbh. I also think the Jambos will have a decent season . 1. Tims 2. Jambos 3. Buns 4. Are Shite 5. Motherwell 6. Hibs 7. Aberdeen 8. Kilmarnock 9. Accies 10. St Mirren 11. St Johnstone 12. Falkirk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnsleyFCFan Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I reckon we'll do ok, don't think the standard is that high tbh. I also think the Jambos will have a decent season . 1. Tims 2. Jambos 3. Buns 4. Are Shite 5. Motherwell 6. Hibs 7. Aberdeen 8. Kilmarnock 9. Accies 10. St Mirren 11. St Johnstone 12. Falkirk You've lost me with number 4!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC_MKI Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 You've lost me with number 4!!! Dundee United Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC_MKI Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I think we will struggle this season and would take avoiding relegation right now if offered. Given the players we've lost and the size of the squad, it is hard to see us doing anything else but struggle. We have a squad made up of youngsters and players from the lower leagues in England and we don't know how they will cope with the SPL. I'm not saying that I expect us to be relegated at this stage, but I certainly don't think we will be top six either. I reckon we'll finish around 9th or 10th and if we do that, then Gannon will have done well in his first season up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I'm optimistic for the next campaign, opening day against a newly promoted team is always tough but we are only side in the league with a real freshness and im sure we will steer well clear of relegation. I predict a 2-0 win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Long time no speak boys and girls! I hope you're all optimistic about the season and are raring to go. You've certainly bagged yourself a good manager in Gannon. Fingers crossed for you this season!! The way your username gets cuts off (JusticeForIainHu...) makes it sound like you're campaigning for justice for Iain Huntley. 1-1 bore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special aka Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Dundee United Indeed ......... famous Dundee fans song from the 70's/80's which ended with the repeated lyrics .... Dundee United ARE SHITE, Dundee United ARE SHITE, etc., etc., The TV gantry at Dens was under their Shed terrace roof above their more vociferous fans and this little ditty was often heard on Scotsport on a Saturday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I think we will struggle this season and would take avoiding relegation right now if offered. Given the players we've lost and the size of the squad, it is hard to see us doing anything else but struggle. We have a squad made up of youngsters and players from the lower leagues in England and we don't know how they will cope with the SPL. I'm not saying that I expect us to be relegated at this stage, but I certainly don't think we will be top six either. I reckon we'll finish around 9th or 10th and if we do that, then Gannon will have done well in his first season up here. Part of me feels that way too. I still feel the sales of Clarkson and Quinn will come back to haunt us.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 The Old Firm will occupy the Usual top 2 places but below that is a complete Lottery! Hearts have lost Aguiar,Karipidis,Cesnauskis,Mikolaunis,Neilsen Aberdeen have lost Severin,Mair,Smith Hibs have lost Jones + Fletcher Hamilton have lost Easton,McCarthy,Offiong + a couple more plus possibly McArthur St Mirren are stronger,Dundee Utd as well, St Johnstone we dont know really, Falkirk are weaker, Killie are much the same So looking at that, with a little luck we could finish 3rd or it might be 10th, At the moment as all squads stand I would say 1.Celtic 2.Rangers 3.Dundee Utd 4.Hearts 5.Motherwell 6.Hibs 7.Aberdeen 8.Killie 9.St Midden 10.St Johnstone 11.Falkirk 12.Hamilton but with 3 weeks left to sign players as I said, It is a complete Lottery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnsleyFCFan Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 The way your username gets cuts off (JusticeForIainHu...) makes it sound like you're campaigning for justice for Iain Huntley. 1-1 bore. I need to get it changed back to simply, "BarnsleyFCFan" unless anybody else has any suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_411 Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I think we're pretty well placed for a good season, compared to the other main top 6 contenders i think we're going to score much more goals and from all over the place. Sutton and Murphy work really well together and McHugh looks like he's gonna pester defences and have a go at players, in a wayne rooney kind of way. Outside the attackers Slane and Forbes are always looking for a pop at goal (quite spectacularly as we've seen already) and even the centre-backs Reynolds and Hutchison are having a go. Night and Day compared to McGhee's side last year. Compare that to Hearts who dont have a real striker of any description (case in point, Callum Elliot's injury is a disaster for them ) and the goal scoring midfielders are gone. Craig Levein at united is having even more problems with forwards this season and Hibs have lost Fletcher and seen Riordan fall out of favour. And needless to say Muttley doesnt have a clue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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