We head to Arbroath on Saturday, the scene of Big Dunc's first game in charge of the Caley Jags, where we earned our first win of the season in our seventh Championship game and his tenure at the Caley Jags began with only one point on the board prior to this game. We now sit on twenty-five points, but still perilously close to the relegation zone, unable to put a consistent run together to climb the table like others have done (Morton the prime example). Max Anderson is suspened and something like five definite outs and another five struggling with knocks. 🚑Nothing new there then!
Looking Down:1 - 2 For cod's sake! Inverness slumped to an embarrassing defeat as Arbroath stunned Ferguson's flops at the Caledonian Stadium. Arbroath with big players out and only three outfield players on the bench proved too good for an overrated Inverness bunch of haddies who were easily beaten by the Smokies. With both sides losing in midweek, this game took on more significance for Big Dunc's side and Jim McIntyre was also looking to get away from the bottom of the table after he replaced Dick Campbell. David Wotherspoon was fit enough to start and good to see Keith Bray return to the squad alongside Robbie Thompson. Arbroath came North with only four on the bench with Michael McKenna and Ricky Little still out injured and O'Brien suspended. As it turned out we are now looking down the table instead of up after back to back defeats to the two teams who were below us only four days ago as Arbroath won 2-1. That was new manager Jim McIntyre's first win and it moves Arbroath off the bottom of the table. one point behind Inverness. All the goals came in the first half from Jay Bird, Billy Mckay and two minutes later David Gold. Looks like a few will be going cheap in the January sales.
Partick Thistle v Dunfermline: Friday Night TV game (mon the Harry Wraggs)
1.
Dundee Utd
23
14
6
3
46
13
48
2.
Raith Rovers
23
14
5
4
42
32
47
3.
Partick Thistle
23
10
8
5
46
37
38
4.
Morton
23
9
6
8
32
27
33
5.
Ayr United
24
8
5
11
33
43
29
6.
Airdrieonians
22
8
4
10
22
27
28
7.
Queens Park
24
7
6
11
31
41
27
8.
Inverness CT
24
6
7
11
29
31
25
9.
Dunfermline
23
6
7
10
25
33
25
10.
Arbroath
23
5
4
14
24
46
19
SATURDAY 24TH FEBRUARY
Arbroath v Inverness CT
Ayr United v Raith Rovers
Dundee Utd v Queen's Park
Morton v Airdrie
Latest Team News
We threw away a two goal lead last week against Partick Thistle and ended up hanging on by a thread as Partick pushed for a late winner. Highly entertaining stuff, but disappointing to only take a point after going two ahead through Kerr and Savage. Pegged back by Fitzpatrick and a Graham penalty, Shaw then restored our lead only for Graham to volley in the equaliser with five minutes left. Frantic ending to the game, but we kept our point. Both sides feel they should have won and defences are being questioned about giving away cheap goals. At least we scored a couple in the Home end, so that's a small crumb of comfort. However, every point is a prisoner now with only twelve games left to preserve our status and we can not afford to give away preventable goals.
Invernessfailed to get Max Anderson's red card rescinded and he misses the next two games. His direct replacement Roddy MacGregor has a foot injury. We have five definite crocks and five doubtful crocks, so it's back to making your own selection for this game. Here's Dunc to explain all...
It's someting like this plus the usual mirrors, smoke screens and cloak & daggers.
Jim McIntyre's Arbroathhad a battling 1-1 draw at East End Park last week after going behind in the 18th minute through Walcott. An early second half header from Tam O'Brien levelled the game and that's how it ended.
Had we scored three in each half Arbroath could have no complaints, plus the penalty....
I'm not sure why some people bother to say they are fans of a club but prefer to criticise everything abou
DoofersDad
Rather than complain about the officials, we need to learn lessons from last night. The 2nd disallowed goal was obviously a shocker, but the 1st was marginal (if it actually was off), while the offic
The Mantis
Hard to disagree with Dunc actually. More or less dominated the first half and had a few blocked on the line. Always felt it could come back to bite us.
Second half was very poor and we relied heavi
Back to the start
We head to Arbroath on Saturday, the scene of Big Dunc's first game in charge of the Caley Jags, where we earned our first win of the season in our seventh Championship game and his tenure at the Caley Jags began with only one point on the board prior to this game. We now sit on twenty-five points, but still perilously close to the relegation zone, unable to put a consistent run together to climb the table like others have done (Morton the prime example). Max Anderson is suspened and something like five definite outs and another five struggling with knocks. 🚑 Nothing new there then!
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Match/Ticket/Travel info
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We have always generally had the edge over Arbroath but have found them to be more resilient of late, losing at home last time we met.
1 - 2
(H)
3 - 2
(A)
2 - 4
(A)
2 - 0
(H)
4 - 1
(A)
1 - 1
(H)
0 - 0
(A)
0 - 0
(A)
0 - 0
(H)
3 - 0
(H)
Looking Down: 1 - 2 For cod's sake! Inverness slumped to an embarrassing defeat as Arbroath stunned Ferguson's flops at the Caledonian Stadium. Arbroath with big players out and only three outfield players on the bench proved too good for an overrated Inverness bunch of haddies who were easily beaten by the Smokies.
With both sides losing in midweek, this game took on more significance for Big Dunc's side and Jim McIntyre was also looking to get away from the bottom of the table after he replaced Dick Campbell. David Wotherspoon was fit enough to start and good to see Keith Bray return to the squad alongside Robbie Thompson. Arbroath came North with only four on the bench with Michael McKenna and Ricky Little still out injured and O'Brien suspended. As it turned out we are now looking down the table instead of up after back to back defeats to the two teams who were below us only four days ago as Arbroath won 2-1. That was new manager Jim McIntyre's first win and it moves Arbroath off the bottom of the table. one point behind Inverness. All the goals came in the first half from Jay Bird, Billy Mckay and two minutes later David Gold. Looks like a few will be going cheap in the January sales.
SATURDAY 24TH FEBRUARY
Arbroath v Inverness CT
Ayr United v Raith Rovers
Dundee Utd v Queen's Park
Morton v Airdrie
Latest Team News
We threw away a two goal lead last week against Partick Thistle and ended up hanging on by a thread as Partick pushed for a late winner. Highly entertaining stuff, but disappointing to only take a point after going two ahead through Kerr and Savage. Pegged back by Fitzpatrick and a Graham penalty, Shaw then restored our lead only for Graham to volley in the equaliser with five minutes left. Frantic ending to the game, but we kept our point. Both sides feel they should have won and defences are being questioned about giving away cheap goals. At least we scored a couple in the Home end, so that's a small crumb of comfort. However, every point is a prisoner now with only twelve games left to preserve our status and we can not afford to give away preventable goals.
Inverness failed to get Max Anderson's red card rescinded and he misses the next two games. His direct replacement Roddy MacGregor has a foot injury. We have five definite crocks and five doubtful crocks, so it's back to making your own selection for this game. Here's Dunc to explain all...
It's someting like this plus the usual mirrors, smoke screens and cloak & daggers.
OUT: (Anderson, MacGregor, Lodovica, Nicolson, Mullen, Duffy)
Maybe Out: (Alex Samuel, Austin Samuels, Boyes, Shaw)
We've got injuries, haven't we>>>
Jim McIntyre's Arbroath had a battling 1-1 draw at East End Park last week after going behind in the 18th minute through Walcott. An early second half header from Tam O'Brien levelled the game and that's how it ended.