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Queens looked like they wanted it more tonight. However both goals were disappointing to lose as they came from mistakes. Having said that they had plenty other chances; Ridgers made some great saves. There keeper had a fairly quiet night apart from two good saves late on. First goal was crucial and unfortunately we gifted it to them. Having to chase it you felt there was more chance of them getting a second. And so it came to pass. Get back at it Saturday but will require to be better all round...

Is the pitch going to be playable as it is to rain heavily all day. Any sign of a pitch inspection ?

Both Raith goals were very well placed/taken shots. There's always an argument for closing down quicker however for us to respond from both and to get a point out the game was excellent. Surely Raith must realise by now it is impossible for them to beat us

See who we get in the next round then

Ferries has had the most saves in the Scottish football leagues so far this season... put that in your pipe and smoke it

It would be good to follow up next week and put Queens out the cup. There is no reason why not and it would increase the confidence that is building. Are we on a run yet

Ferrie in goals for Queens made a number of good saves particularly in the first half to keep them in it. Second half we had to hang on a bit towards the end. A draw probably fair but both teams could have won it. How the Queens player managed to miss when a poor clearance dropped in front of him and he managed to scoop it over the bar despite nil nil it was an entertaining game...

Hope it is ICT that look like they have eight legs each and are producing the silky threaded passes

I'm not aware we have anyone with arachnophobia hopefully a web is spun to turn the tables 🕸 to produce a result

Good luck to the Campbell brothers and i hope that Arbroath stay up. No preference in who goes down. It's a tough old game. Hopefully onwards and upwards for us. There's a few pretenders to the Crown. Some good games to look forward to. Are we on a run yet

Number 4....

3 now Dan Mackay

2-1 ICT half time....Billy McKay and Jay Henderson......nice....

Cove competed for the first 30 minutes or so and then drifted out of the game after going behind. A good effort to come from behind with a helping hand from Cove on a few occasions the boy Henderson on loan put quite a few good crosses into the box and looks like he could be a good addition. A well earned 3 points much needed. Ridgers made a couple of excellent saves so good to see him getting warmed up

In many ways it is a taster/tester call it what you may...and I suppose it will be down to the players on the pitch who will provide the answer/result...

Jingle bells jingle bells jingle all the way oh what fun it is to pump the cove on new years dayish...

It has all became way to predictable these days. A lot of talking ending in the same - no points and a steady descent down the league. The table don't lie...

There was a decent amount of effort and some good performances however we do not look like scoring very often. I presume because Oakley was on that was why a lot of high balls were put into the box; Dundee cleared them every time; this was obvious early on. My expectations have lowered as at 1-0 start of second half I'm thinking can we get a draw and that even that might be a stretch. And so it seemed. No points again. The subs seemed to be at the wrong time- although not many to choose from. ? Mcmullan took his goal well but even I would have known he will cut in to his right to get his shot off !

Stirling Albion certainly took the game to us at times and may feel they deserved at least a draw. However we scored goals at important points in the game to secure victory. A great save from Cammy towards the end. Does anyone know why we pack the goal line at corners ? We did get a goal yesterday but the tactic rarely produces so why persist with it ?

Two mistakes led to both Ayr goals so we were slightly unfortunate not to take 3 points. A better performance and two well taken goals from Shaw. Ayr full strength couldn't get a win. Agree Chalmers caused problems for us. Early signs we may be turning a corner...need to get round it and up the road a bit..

Ayr weren't great in their last game but they can score goals without playing well; a good skill for a team. So with that in mind if we defend well and take any chances we get then it could be closer than everyone is anticipating. Go forth and multiply...

Agree that we ought to have won that today. Is that not what makes football endlessly interesting that we didn't. Now then now then ha ha. Be unique just like everyone else... Good effort in the circumstances and I will go on record as saying well done men. Bring it on...

Gaston got Arbroath a point today along with Carson's rush of blood to the head Not convinced about dropping Ridgers. It will all come out in the wash hopefully. Good to see Welsh back. Still all to play for. Dust them down and see who is standing for next week and go again. Bish bash bosh. ....

I watched the highlights of the Arbroath v Ayr and Arbroath had plenty of good chances themselves. A penalty and a late second- scoreline a bit harsh on them so I expect another tough game. But as the old saying goes...when the going gets tough...we play hoofball...no no I mean the tough get going

Don't look like scoring despite the possession. Defence unsettled at moment. Not a good combination. Work to be done.