After IHEs double vodka induced team thread for Motherwell it probably makes sense to get something for this weeks game up and running
The latest in our series of must win games. Hopefully we go with a bit more of an attacking line up. Whilst I can see why Foran has wanted to play with a more defensive mindset draws are no good to us. Even a win against Saint Johnstone and a loss v Motherwell might be better than another two draws.
Barring injuries or suspensions hopefully we can line up along the following lines:
Wouldn't mind seeing Fisher especially if we are going to thump long balls up to Billy. Obviously this would require a shuffle in terms of player positions but this was the setup that saw us record a win over Saint Johnstone earlier this season during our slightly impressive run of form during which time Polworth was played in the middle and he performed well much like he did for most of Tuesday night. If Mulraney is fit I feel he should play. His crossing is a bit ropey but he is pretty much the only player with pace in the side. Give King 45 minutes before bringing on Cole (or vice versa). Neither have impressed for a full game for me.
Saints I'd imagine will be without Swanson and Foster which in theory benefits us but they had a good result against Hearts last night and are something like 20 plus points ahead of us so this is going to be a tough game to get anything from.
Some encouraging stats to get you in the mood...
ICT have conceded at least one goal in each of their last 9 matches.
ICT have conceded at least one goal in 94% of their home matches.
68% of our points have been earned at home.
ICT have conceded the opening goal in 71% of their matches.
ICT have conceded at least one goal in each of their last 5 home matches.
After IHEs double vodka induced team thread for Motherwell it probably makes sense to get something for this weeks game up and running
The latest in our series of must win games. Hopefully we go with a bit more of an attacking line up. Whilst I can see why Foran has wanted to play with a more defensive mindset draws are no good to us. Even a win against Saint Johnstone and a loss v Motherwell might be better than another two draws.
Barring injuries or suspensions hopefully we can line up along the following lines:
OFW
Raven Laing Warren Tremarco
Draper Tansey
Mulraney Polworth King
Mckay
Wouldn't mind seeing Fisher especially if we are going to thump long balls up to Billy. Obviously this would require a shuffle in terms of player positions but this was the setup that saw us record a win over Saint Johnstone earlier this season during our slightly impressive run of form during which time Polworth was played in the middle and he performed well much like he did for most of Tuesday night. If Mulraney is fit I feel he should play. His crossing is a bit ropey but he is pretty much the only player with pace in the side. Give King 45 minutes before bringing on Cole (or vice versa). Neither have impressed for a full game for me.
Saints I'd imagine will be without Swanson and Foster which in theory benefits us but they had a good result against Hearts last night and are something like 20 plus points ahead of us so this is going to be a tough game to get anything from.
Some encouraging stats to get you in the mood...
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