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4 out of 13 shots on target...Not enough to win many games  and Ayr missed some good chances. 

Need to make the keeper work.

Great result ...good to hear White had a good game, especially as Austin and Oakley weren't even on the bench (at least Daniel is back).

Play-offs are very much on the cards, but it'll be nip and tuck I reckon, Ayr not won in five, since they smashed Dundee and only twice since the start of November....think they could be vulnerable to dropping out of the play-offs eventually.

We could do we a couple more new faces I reckon.

Rather surprised by the County result!  This and Caley winning has partly made up fror my other team having it's pocket picked.

Just two weeks before  I get to see Caley live again...I canna wait

Was a deserved win but at 1-0 as we have shown regularly we don't have the confidence to go on and pulverise the opposition. Don't forget, as we had, Ayr were short of a few players too.

Once we scored we did look to get another but with Doran missing that absolute sitter we seemed to withdraw. After a brilliant move across the penalty box, Doran was left with the relatively simple task of slotting the ball into the net past the keeper. Unfortunately he stifled it and dragged it past the near post. Great chance missed.

I also thought Jordan was much better today although I am reliably informed that he should have scored after he created his own chance in the first half. However, he did score the all important goal after missing the glancing header but overall I thought he was pretty much our man of the match.

Well done Jordan, long may it continue. 

Been a long time coming.

Deservedly took the 3 points although a second goal would have made the last ten minutes more bearable

Some decent performaces today ,in particular McCart who is shaping up to be a very good partner for Donaldson.

 

 

 

It’s a rare chance to fully enjoy a Saturday night, cheers ICT ?

Better performance and good win but lots more work to be done before we've turned the corner.

A conflicting afternoon for Gregor and his stats as White scores again but we also get another win playing one up front. 

As a side note, Coll Donaldson has been dropping his usually high standards of late, and his passing has become decidedly telegraphic...

Get the head down, Coll.

29 minutes ago, Satan said:

As a side note, Coll Donaldson has been dropping his usually high standards of late, and his passing has become decidedly telegraphic...

Get the head down, Coll.

To be fair, he is clearly carrying an injury and should be applauded for playing on due to suspensions to others 

Just on here to check we had actually won a game and I hadn't fallen asleep and had a dream   Well done to the team now on to the cup game next week.

Best thing about a win is coming in here to see everyone highlighting the positives ?

19 minutes ago, Buster said:

Best thing about a win is coming in here to see everyone highlighting the positives ?

What feckin positives ??

Nice one Jordan - and thanks for the 2 points in Gringo's NPL ?

Great result. Nice to come away from the game feeling happy. Feel they played as a team today. Tom Walsh is superb and good on Jordan White scoring another goal. Cup game next week so hopefully keep the momentum going. 

That was an enjoyable afternoon.

The team were up for it and positive, and we deservedly won.

Ridgers did what he had to do.

With only four fit experienced defenders, credit Tremarco for doing so well at right back. Yes, he had to pull back to cross with his left foot, but I thought he put in a great shift. He fortunately recovered from an early knock. McHattie seemed comfortable on the left.

Donaldson was steady enough, with a couple of wayward passes, and McCart was the pick of the defence for me. I don't think Donaldson is fully fit at present so all credit to him for his performance. I like the Donaldson / McCart pairing.

Chalmers had the best game I've seen from him since Tannadice last season and was a justified Man of the Match, whilst I enjoyed Welsh's skill in he corner running diwn the clock. He was also more positive with the ball than in some games.

Polworth picked up a knock, and I hope that's not the last we've seen of him. Even as he was deservedly applauded off, some were questioning why he was being clapped.

Doran had a better game. He has lost pace, but was holding the ball well.

Walsh was a bit quieter than some recent games, but still put in a good shift and we need his pace and creativity.

I was really impressed by White today. Yes, he (and Doran) missed very good chances (we also hit the post, Doran I think) but the ball was sticking a lot more and he was linking up well. He also got the vital goal.

Mackay didn't have his best performance when he came on, but he has been injured so was probably lacking sharpness. Trafford actually impressed me in his time on the pitch.

Ayr did create chances, but we handled them pretty well and coped with going in front.

A very satisfying display!

We only had one senior player on the bench, so hopefully we stay clear on suspensions, and get Oakley, Austin and maybe even Beith fit soon, particularly if Polworth is leaving.

Looking forward, we should not under estimate East Kilbride, but hopefully we get a few goals and a good display, and can then look forward to moving up the league.

But really well done to all 13, great to see a performance and win!

3 hours ago, MorayJaggie said:

Why can't the team play like that every week. Jordan White today was outstanding. 

Feckin steady mun...  outstanding?   He made up for his glaring miss in the first half, yeah the big bulb made up for his misses and did ok. 

I'll never be his biggest fan but he did ok.

 

An entertaining game that we deservedly won.

We can stay in the promotion mix but we need to shake off the habit, that was still in evidence today, of taking the lead and then stopping doing what we did to deserve it.

I fear that we may have seen the last of the second best player ever to have come through our youth system. If so, whilst some boo boys may be happy with themselves, the club and our promotion prospects will be the poorer for it.

Great to see Doran back to something approaching his pre injury self.

Arguably our best result of the season so far. That's the second time we've completely outclassed Ayr. It's bizarre that they're in such a lofty position. Wouldn't surprise me if they end up finishing mid table. 

Tremarco impressed at right back, MOTM for me, haven't seen him play so well since we were in the SPL. Would be inclined to leave the entire back 4 unchanged next week. Chalmers and Welsh were also outstanding, completely bossed the midfield. 

Hopefully a little more luck and a few less muggings in the second half of the season should see us sneak back into the title race. 

Edited January 12, 20197 yr by AlexJones

Well mixed bag on here but isn’t it great to bask in a win 

Yes I stand corrected we won once again with one up front when I’ve been advocating a two up

However White was pretty decent today don’t you think, as I’ve been saying for weeks,and it’s good to see others giving him some plaudits tonight.

Best I’ve seen Chalmers tbh but as one other poster said it was very similar to last weeks performance  but this week we managed to keep the door shut at the back which is crucial.

3 minutes ago, Gregor said:

Well mixed bag on here but isn’t it great to bask in a win 

Yes I stand corrected we won once again with one up front when I’ve been advocating a two up

However White was pretty decent today don’t you think, as I’ve been saying for weeks,and it’s good to see others giving him some plaudits tonight.

Best I’ve seen Chalmers tbh but as one other poster said it was very similar to last weeks performance  but this week we managed to keep the door shut at the back which is crucial.

Thought you would be pleased with White  he did play better today and I am sure if he keeps scoring goals I along with others will be pleased although some will never be happy!

White wins a lot of balls in the air with his back to goal but when crosses come into the box he seems stuck to the ground. He could still  be a prolific scorer for us yet so I am not going to slag him of like a lot of posters on here. Time will tell 

Jordan White,

He used to be sh!te,

But now he's alright!

 

First game I been to for a while (due to working away) and thoroughly enjoyed it - very entertaining but sometimes frustrating.

Fairly close first half, although we just about edged it. A lot of build-up play on the outside of the box but just seemed nobody had the confidence to shoot. Often screaming for someone to just blooter it in and see what happened.

First 20 minutes of the second half was shooting practice for ICT. Seems we need a bit more!

And then, just as Ayr looked like they might be starting to get back into the game, Mr White scores. The balance of play changed after that, with Ayr having a bit more possession, but we could have nicked another, maybe 2.

The last 5 minutes or so we were guilty of a bit of time-wasting around the corner flags, holding on till the final whistle, although I think most of us would have preferred to see the team going all out for another goal.

Can't knock it though - great to get a home win!!

Throughout, Tremarco impressed, with his ball control and constantly tormenting the Ayr midfield. Doran put in a shift too, but seemed to tire a bit towards the end. McHattie seemed solid enough and picked out some nice passes. McCart and Donaldson can take a lot of credit for the clean sheet.

Oh aye, and Jordan White - dunno what all the fuss is about. He's alright!!!

 

Edited January 13, 20197 yr by buckett
First 20 minutes of the SECOND half

2 minutes ago, buckett said:

Jordan White,

He used to be sh!te,

But now he's alright!

 

 

 

Highlights from Ayr United are up now:

 

Certainly looked the  better side by far on the video.