Wanderer

HT: 0-0 FT: 0-0 1st ICT: Foran 1st Opp: Vernon Crowd: 6488

Let's say the split is pretty much decided now. Is my calculation of the games we face post-split correct? Killie (A), Aberdeen (H), St Mirren (A), Hibs (A), Dunf (H) There's been no consistency or 'form' this season so we're as likely to take zero or 15 from that lot... Yes, squeaking a bit here!

probably 'generally satisfied'

What's (nearest player and team captain) Foran's reaction standing over Golobart immediately after he nets the OG? 1. Help him up, give him some encouraging words and tell him to go and get one for the team. 2. Discreetly move away and take up position for the restart. 3. Lean over him, head in hands, shouting, and then letting him get up without helping.

...doubtless Butcher will still be 'generally satisfied'.

Shocking...from not being able to score at the right end we're now scoring own goals of the year... Laughing stock. Thank you Dunfermline.

:biggrin: yep, that's done it...not sure why it's blocked on the 'regular' R.Scotland player...cheers!

Am in UK for this one...surprised to note OAM not available on the internet even here. Although match commentary is. Thought it was bad enough not getting it overseas...but here???

I see the problem now...apparently Terry doesn't attend the same matches we do. From today's Scotsman: "Butcher, on reflection, was generally satisfied with his side’s performance at Tannadice but he bemoaned a lack of invention. “I’m just looking for us to do a little bit better than Monday night,” he said." £21 entry, £25 petrol...can't say I was 'generally satisfied', must confess.

HT: 0-0 FT: 2-1 1st ICT: McKay 1st Opp: Harkins Crowd: 3688

Steinlager

9 out of 10 long balls, on Monday night at least, came out of defence. By one calculation this was the 72nd defensive permutation we've adopted this season. Little wonder then that players would prefer to belt the ball away from the danger zone than trust the stranger to your left or right. Tade seemed to be the 'target' but if that was the case I wouldn't mind playing some of our defenders at darts! Tokely's been playing the same ball to the same non-existent Inside Right all his career. It will never change. But what about the simple ball to the feet of a midfield player who can turn and work the ball through the middle of the park? When we went 2 down we had a genuinely impressive 10 minute period when we actually strung a few passes together, found dangerous shooting opportunities, and rattled the United support awake. (This period came about right after the introduction of Gnapka although it was more likely because United simply went to sleep on their lead.) We need a genuine goal-scorer. Someone who can take the opportunities when they do come, someone who can read defenders well enough to find dangerous positions when the midfield are in possession, someone who will tie up 2 defenders, hold the ball up and bring out the creative instincts in 2 or 3 players who are capable of playing balls into dangerous areas on the deck. The defence can only do what they are capable of. And that's now apparent. The 'attack' is only as good as what it's being fed. Our midfield is my biggest disappointment. When I think of previous formations that functioned as a genuine unit I do begin to wonder at some of the coaching that has reduced it to a group of individuals in search of a formation.

ICT = 51pts (15 Wins, 6 Draws) RC = 48pts (13 Wins, 9 Draws)

HT: 1-0 FT:2-0 1st ICT: Ross 1st Opp: Daly Crowd: 6788

HT: 0-0 FT: 1-1 1st ICT: McKay 1st Opp: Little Crowd: 6888

I prefer to stand... I'd pay a premium to do so,,,(rediculous though that might seem) Or watch my team in a lower league,,, (honestly, I'm begining to think that might be preferable)

It may be downmarket for those Govan Dandies but a real fitba' match at Alloa at 3pm on a Saturday is pretty much my idea of perfection. Sorry Charles, have you ever been there? A few visits ago to TCS I was filmed by the police as we sat quietly in the north stand. Admittedly this was during the Brewster shoe-waggling era and CaleyD sitting in the seat in front of me had a wee (not much more than A4) banner...the whole thing was utter nonsense and pretty much nailed the reason I'll very reluctantly go back to TCS. That won't happen at Cowdenbeath. Wee grounds are the core of Scottish football, long may they last.

HT: 0-0 FT: 1-2 1st ICT: Gnapka 1st Opp: Kirk Crowd: 3788

Very sorry to hear this news. I really enjoyed his contributions on the website... Condolences to the family.

HT: 0-0 FT: 1-2 1st ICT: Foran 1st Opp: Samaras Crowd: 46882

Gyles Brandreth was it?

At a stretch for live commentaries I can just about accept that, through gritted teeth - and I think you're right, ICT are not signatories to this - but the blocking of Open All Mics is extremely petty and serves no logical purpose.

HT: 0-0 FT: 1-1 1st ICT: Hayes 1st Opp: Stokes Crowd: 6788

OAM working overseas...

HT: 1-0 FT: 2-1 1st ICT: Foran 1st Opp: Imrie Crowd: 3211