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Update for August and today, the women are of to a flying start to the season League Cup Draw

Highlights are just as difficult to see... We need to up our game in the video department.

Persevering with this groundbreaking 4 at the back stuff, I don't know but it might catch on. Definitely looking to get forward quicker but some of the passing & close close control (both teams) was absolutely woeful at times. If we can improve this basic facets of the game there is hope. Still questions over what is done on the training ground as we were at times like headless chickens, especially in midfield where at times we had 3 or 4 in close proximity with the ball, other times we seemed to have no one there when we really needed them. We (Dunc) needs to get a settled lineup in the middle, so they can learn their positions better, at times we looked like strangers, lacking positional discipline. Fingers crossed this will improve game by game. Still lacking up front, but Brooks then young Mackay looked very quick on the left - perhaps try them both with Billy on the bench...he is looking pretty slow now.

A quick look at the league table shows we have scored 3 conceded 3 - and it will surprise absolutely nobody that no team has scored fewer than us and no team has conceded fewer than us either.

Disappointing that the crowd was 200 down on the Montrose game as gate income will be important for the club going forward. People will be more likely to attend if the are entertained and like what they are seeing. It was, of course, nice to get the first league win of the season but there wasn't a great deal to get excited about. I guess we did play with a little more attacking intent than we have been used to recently, but we regularly lost the ball by doing so. Both Mckay and Brooks showed good movement at times but the ball never seemed to come to them, either the run wasn't spotted by the player on the ball or the ball was misplaced or intercepted. There's work to be done on the training ground. Defensively we looked pretty solid although we were helped by Queen's wayward shooting. I think they had fewer efforts on target than went out for throw ins. On the subject of throw ins, Queen's captain, Douglas delivers a superb long throw into the box. He was, though, ably assisted by the match officials who allowed him to take his throws a lot further up the pitch than the ball went out and to step well over the line on his delivery stride. Fortunately our defence dealt with these throws superbly and we got a deserved clean sheet.

Nice statement, and the way he put it across from Dunc while talking about losing both full backs, midfield player to injury, red cards, yellow cards etc. “THIS IS WHY WE GO OOT AND BUY COVER” you would think he reads some posts on here.

On reflection that was quite brutal. Our players and management were really up for the win but in the second half Duncan the referee really seemed to lose things. The stand side lino - not sure if he was called Ferguson - repeatedly made the wrong decisions on throw ins. If you have ever done any refereeing or lino duties you do appreciate the complexity and sensitivity of each decision. However, Brooks booking, the two late tackles on Divine second half and the hoof out of QoS's defence late second half that ended up being absolutely nowhere near one of our players before going out was then given as a QoS throw in. Their goalkeeper stole yards at a free kick near the half way line yet the lino and referee did nothing when he moved back and then spun the ball forward again. Their number 5 repeatedly stole yards at throw ins yet no action was taken against him. So if the referee and lino are honest today, this was not a good performance by them. First win over the line but at a cost of some injured players. With Nolan on board we do now have an additional attacking threat. We are fortunate that next week we have the Trophy match.

Not getting Oasis tickets is surely a blessing. Wouldn't go to the Nip Inn to see that two gimps.

My first home game back after renewing earlier this week. Wasn't as bad as I was expecting. Seemed to be making genuine efforts at moving the ball forward but we still dither and lose momentum in the final third ending up making too many passes, slowing it down and giving the opponents time to organise. Some absolutely shocking and quite frankly bizarre decisions from officials. I don't blame Ferguson for being irate and I don't see how he deserved 2 yellows. Ref trying to make a name for himself I assume. Beautiful day to be back, see friends I've missed and got a win. Happy days (aside from not getting Oasis tickets )

Gardiner and Morrison?

I see Sol Bamba passed away yesterday aged 39. I can remember him playing against us for Dunfermline a few times in 2006/07, the days when we had Ian Black flying in with wild challenges. I didn’t think Bamba was up to much in those games against us but he went on to have a great career at a much higher level.

They're not playing at the Nip Inn are they? Here's the goal if you can see it. Rubbish quality video.

Second hand info but apparently someone set off one of those large handheld confetti cannon things in the main stand at the end of the game yesterday. Legally they are classed as pyrotechnics but I was told it got a few claps from board members and club officials. No signs of condemnation from anyone. It was an older fan and I wonder if they'll be hunted down and we'll see similar statements as aimed at younger fans who have used pyro in the past? To be clear I have no issue with it but if there's going to be rules then they need to be the same for everyone.

Scores on the doors Pos Team Pld Gd Pts 1 Kelty Hearts 5 5 9 2 Stenhousemuir 5 3 9 3 Alloa Athletic 5 2 9 4 Queen of the Sth 5 1 7 5 Inverness C T 5 0 6 6 Montrose 5 0 6 7 Annan Athletic 5 -4 6 8 Dumbarton 5 0 5 9 Cove Rangers 5 -3 4 10 Arbroath 5 -4 3

Trust in Dunc climbing the table and only one win off the top.

"On the line to speak to Alan, is our next caller . . . . Scot fae Dundee !"

Or even a wee run forward themselves with it.

Oh for a bit of pace when we gain possession in midfield. Why must the players stop, turn round and pass the ball backwards or sideways when a quick forward pass would be much more effective

No sign of Jack on the bridge - is he back in the stadium - I've no idea what he looks like, but I hope so. Who I did see was Pele Patterson having a fag outside the main entrance before the game - I wanted to ask him if he was going to be the next manager, but I chickened out.

Delighted to get first league win of the season. However that referee was absolutely shocking.

Oh that was a loooooooong second half, but what a great feeling to get the win. Well done, lads. I thought DF was going to give the ref a doing at some points, but I also thought he enjoyed getting carded and had a kind of swagger about him during 'chats' with the ref. I'd forgotten how good 3 points feels, Onwards and upwards.

A game to forget other than the result. Win will be a good lift for the players and hopefully something to build on. Officials were some of the worst I've ever seen. Ferguson being sent to the stand was a joke. He got a bit animated but nothing worthy of the two yellow cards. Two new signings didn't look rusty from the little we saw of them and Nolan was looking to make some runs in behind so may provide some attacking threat. Both Duffys going off injured isn't great and Allan also appeared with his thigh strapped with ice after being subbed.

We held it together to see out a win. Not a great second half. I was fearing one of their many long throw-ins would ultimately end up with the ball in our net, but fair play to our defence, they stood firm. Good argument for the defence today. Rest of the game plan still needs work. Too many passes when one or two is suffice. Shoot on site, not look for the pass! Again we need Mackay running in on the goals, not deep in midfield. Take the win, positives and move on!!

Fergusson MUST STAY!!

"Limited penetration" What sort of movies have you been watching big Shirley.

If only we could get a couple more defenders then we might, just might, be able to avoid relegation, like last year. I'm so glad we're giving Dunc a second chance to prove negative football is the way forward for full-time teams in part-time leagues.

https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/remembering-the-flame-haired-terrier-from-inverness-who-gr-359790/ Good article and tribute.