turrabuddie

Thankfully ...

On current form, Livi should win this comfortably, however, fortunately form goes out the window in this one off semi. Just as likely Livi will have a wee dip in form or suffer a bout of overconfidence - and surely we’re due a performance. There’s no doubt our players need to play better than they have in recent weeks, individually and collectively, and JG needs to find a better formation, otherwise we will lose. Even if Livi don’t turn up. Think JG will go for 4-4-1-1. Defence picks itself One up top (Brophy?) with McGrath just behind. But I struggle to see who to start in midfield: Connolly and Durmus out wide ? Erhahon and Flynn/Foley central ? Livi have looked very good recently, but their form has to end sometime and no reason that can’t be Sunday. COYS !! (Yes, I know - it’s the hope that kills you)

I’d love to see us start Brophy alongside Erwin, with Obika to come off the bench after an hour if we need to change it. Quaner to for a 5-10 minute cameo, depending on where his match fitness is. Seems the Fakes played pretty well tonight with over 20 attempts on goal, so our defence will need to be on their game if we want to pick up any points. COYS !!

Actually, it wasn’t the prices that lead me to stop buying our away games, although it is a benefit. It was because of how badly we’d played in several away matches in a row. It wasn’t even the results, just the fact that we were set up to sit deep and defend and only the occasional foray forward. On the back of several encouraging results/performances I watched the Killie match - not an easy watch. I live in north Aberdeenshire so I’d normally attend more away games than home- in Perth, Aberdeen and Dundee. Home matches entail about 9hrs of driving and end up costing approx £100 - a long and expensive day out, but always worthwhile, especially if my son comes along ! Genuinely enjoy our Saturday night tv with the kids much more if I haven’t watched is toil in an away game ! Home games are different as, regardless of the performance or result, I feel good knowing I have contributed financially to the club. COYS !!

I’ll be re-instating my self imposed boycott of ppv for away games this weekend so, although I am very interested in seeing Brophy score his first goal for us, I will not be shelling out £17.50 for the privilege of watching it live. Not a fan of using illegal streams and depriving clubs of much needed cash - personal view and not a dig at anyone else. Will review the Premier Sports subscription after the semi final !

Exactly. Soft, but technically correct. Wouldn’t have been a penalty a few seasons ago, but unfortunately, is now. Will definitely take it though !

Agree, Brophy to come off the bench after an hour. The only question is do we start with Obika up front on his own, or with a partner ?

I see what you did there. Nice.

I believe I read somewhere that he’ll be in the squad for tomorrow. Collin not available until Fakes away the following weekend.

Same for me. Just in time for me to see Killie take the lead. Crap feed Crap free kick to give away Crap goal Off to get another beer from the fridge ....

I don’t think any clubs have confidence in the SPFL, but what was interesting is that it was the Italian Olympic committee that overturned the original ruling.

Very interesting, particularly given the club had apparently breached COVID rules.

Sorry, not for me - still enforcing my self imposed on ppv for away matches. Been successful recently !

I think JDH has never lost while playing for us. Incredible really. He needs to sign an extension to his current contract. He’s clearly enjoying the platform we’ve given him - it would be win win for player and club.

Connolly was excellent, but so was McGrath. In fact, it truly was a magnificent team performance.

Raising one arm and slapping it with the other in the good old universal expression of GIRFUY !!

No wonder, never stopped running all night.

What a terrific team goal. Good play from Obika too

Agree. But, however unlikely, a red card for them would make it more interesting. And with the pace of Connelly, and trickery of Durmus and McAlister, you never know ...

Maybe it will be different this time. Maybe, just maybe ..... I know, I know. it the hope that kills you !

Agree, but I think they need to be as concerned about the pace of Connolly. Going by form it wouldn’t be a surprise if we get gubbed tomorrow. However.... Having followed tonight’s matches, there is a chance, however small that, if we play well and have a bit of luck, we can actually win this tie. It would help if the they get a red card. It would be helpful if Dallas manages not to give them a penalty...... Looking forward to the match though.

Who scored the other 6 goals ?

I may buy ppv for the next away match !!

Three very very good points.

Was it us playing less well or them playing better ? Got to think Robinson read them the riot act at HT, and perhaps mentally we dropped a bit deeper.