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Not content to sit in the 'directors box' area as per the norm, Big Dunc took it upon himself to stand in the top tier along with a solitary steward who was probably sent up there to look after him (looked like from afar that they had some good banter together!). Once the game was out of sight he was enjoying conducting the chants from the really positive away support today - what a guy! The move for David Wotherspoon's goal was just sublime! There will be ups and downs of course but some of the passing football we are playing is a delight to watch and hopefully with more time will only get better ... A really enjoyable afternoon despite the weather. Credit to the young team who hardly stopped singing all afternoon long

. Love how happy the guy in the green hoody is at the start of the video .

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Definitely looked like it from where I'm sitting too ! And I also thought Wallace clipped Easton at the penalty appeal after he got by him.... Hopefully we get a goal in the second half to warm us up

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HT: 1 - 1 FT: 3 - 1 1st Scorer ICT: Brooks 1st Scorer Opp: Jamie Docherty Crowd: 1,489

I understand the thinking but for me a team of MacKay, Davidson, Duffy, Delaney, Hyde, Thompson, Bray, Welsh, Longstaff, Brooks and Sheridan should comfortably take care of Cowdenbeath and give these players some much needed game time. At least some are likely to be needed/called upon prior to the New Year as the fixtures come thick and fast and we inevitably pick up injuries etc.

Danny Devine had a very impressive game today capped off by his nicely taken goal and potential goal-saving tackle early on. Even still, the standout performer today in my opinion was Max Anderson. He was constantly in and about the Dunfermline players robbing them of possession, frequently on the ball, never wasted a pass and drove us forward when he had the opportunity to do so. I thought it was an excellent all round performance from him and the partnership he has struck up with Charlie Gilmour has been instrumental in our possession based football in recent weeks which has been highly impressive, especially considering we could hardly string three passes together earlier this season. Losing a late goal was pretty gutting especially as I was looking forward to Big Dunc celebrating with the fans again but as others have said it's hard to argue that Dunfermline deserved at least a point today. I'm sure a lot of the fringe players will get a run out next week against Cowdenbeath and rightly so given we have been more or less reliant on the same starting 11 week after week so let's hope they have a well earned rest and are ready to go again against Raith in a couple of weeks.

From my counting they actually hit the woodwork 6(!!) times! One shot hit one post before rolling along the line and then hit the other. Another shot hit the post , hit off one of our players and then hit back off the same post. And they hit the post on two other occasions before we went up the park and scored ..... Talk about daylight robbery .....

Sounds like it's absolutely crucial for the long-term future of the club in current form.....

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Duh-Duh---Duh-Duh-Duh-Duh----- Duncan Ferguson!!! Once again not a vintage performance by any means but we scored the goals at a really good time and then saw out the second half without much trouble..... I could get used to this!! There were some spells of nice interchanges and keeping the ball well; not as much as at Dundee Utd last week but that has to be a secondary concern at the moment anyways given our situation. What is clear is that the players are giving everything and growing in confidence under Big Dunc's regime - Carson and Harper prime examples of this. My standouts today were Boyes, Gilmour and MOTM David Wotherspoon who has been an excellent addition. Goals aside, he has given us an outlet which we didn't have before, holds the ball up well and brings others into play. Prior to his arrival Billy McKay was spending his time isolated and chasing lost causes. Now he is spending more time in the areas we want and need him, i.e. in the penalty box. Max Anderson has also really came onto a game since the new manager came in. One of the stewards at last week's game (who was a Dundee fan) said that they want him back.... I hope we can keep him until at least the end of the season. Hoping he's not injured and instead was taken off at half time as he was our only player sitting on a yellow card. 3-points at Dunfermline next week would be a huge statement to the rest of the teams in the league (Dundee Utd apart) and hopefully have us striving for the play-off places. Looking forward to it already and hopefully we can take a sizeable away support to help cheer the boys to victory. Don't want to get too carried away at this stage, and I'm sure there will be ups and downs throughout the season, but also feel we should enjoy the honeymoon period for as long as it lasts!

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It's three at the back with Carson and Harper wing backs.... Hope they can still get forward in the second half Very positive showing first half but still missing clinical edge in final third. Shaw stayed up under in a challenge in penalty box - very honest - but had he gone down it was certain penalty I feel. United have missed a couple of sitters. Come on Caley!!!

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HT: 2 - 0 FT: 4 - 0 1st Scorer ICT: Gilmour 1st Scorer DU: Fotheringham Crowd: 7203 Please can I use my bonus for this game if I have one ... Thanks

I saw Lewis Hyde in town with his ICT tracksuit on at around 1.40pm today which I thought was a bit strange. Thought the team would be at the stadium considerably before that . I didn't see him warming up but didn't take too much notice of who was at times to be honest.

Great to get first home win of the season. I thought Cameron Harper, Max Anderson and Louis Longstaff were the standout performers today who deserve special mention. Harper in particular was absolutely tireless and always willing to take the ball even in difficult positions. Not a vintage performance (or particularly great match) by any means however given our position at the moment, I'm not really bothered about that! 7 points out of 9 for Big Dunc compared to the 1 from 18 we had before his arrival.... Bring on Utd!! One observation I would make is that even in recent games when we have looked pretty solid, as soon as we start making substitutions, it really seems to hinder us. And when we are winning could we please take all the balls away from the side of the pitch please so that the opposition don't have immediate access to them and we can 'kill' the game like more experienced sides seem to be able to do!

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Just had a quick look on Morton website to see if there was any news on there re potential rearranged date. No update however I did have a look on the fixtures section and noticed that we apparently now play our home matches at 'Scalding Rock Stadium' .....

Update due to Boyes injury.... HT: 0 - 0 FT: 0 - 1 1st Scorer ICT: Charlie Gilmour 1st Scorer GM: Robbie Crawford Crowd: 1,920

HT: 0 - 0 FT: 0 - 1 1st Scorer ICT: Morgan Boyes 1st Scorer GM: Robbie Crawford Crowd: 1,920

HT: 1 - 1 FT: 2 - 1 1st Scorer ICT: Doran 1st Scorer PT: Lawless Crowd: 2952

Never mind who was in the running now .... we have Big Dunc and we need to get fully behind him and the players. The supporters really played their part yesterday and hoping for more of the same at the first home league game where he'll be in charge against Partick on Saturday. Yesterday was great and whilst there were major celebrations at the end, I don't think people are under illusions that there is still a lot of hard work to be done even to avoid relegation never mind anything else. It was more a case of relief that we finally managed to win a game, combined with welcoming the new manager. Delighted to see him in amongst the fans at the end... the type of passion that has been sadly missing in recent times. Keeping feet well and truly on the ground but feeling much more positive than a couple of weeks ago after yesterday's performance.

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