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We're definitely not reluctant to go long. We spent most of Saturday passing the ball backwards so Paulsen could launch it aimlessly up the park.

If we beat them I think that will be the end for O’Neil

I kinda get your gist, but what is "horseshoe territory"? Not an expression I'm familiar with. Maybe just me.

Honestly think McGregors done, looks miles off the pace in the old firm games think Duran looks the danger & as you say there defence is all over the place fancy us to get a point, 1-1

Half in agreement with MJC here. They will either go long to Høgh who will be allowed to grapple and bundle our defenders at will, or will use Duran's pace. We should look to take McGregor out of the game and control midfield. Their defence is a riot and A Thor or Seb could cause havoc in the box. Bear in mind also the refs will give them everything.

I think we were just spoiled last year. I've no issue with Alfred at the moment really, but a bit of a buzz-kill and frustration just now. Dundee Utd game I thought we were getting back to our old selves. We definitley miss Slattery and Just on the half-turn and also for the innumerable fouls they used to win, which kept us on the ball. We don't play the pass when we should, lack a bit of movement and zip and start getting into horseshoe territory. I'd like to see Kanga pushed up a bit in a 10/just off striker and not dropping wide. He has the skill to beat opponets, play a pass and have a dig in the space in final third and the edge of the box. Priestman is quite a big miss.

Phew!! 🤣🤣

Looking back over their recent history, they're certainly not the equivalent of Celtic in Scotland. Successful for sure, but they weren't romping to title wins only for AJ to come in and fail spectacularly. In fact, when he left them, they pointed out many of the things he did well and explained somewhat the period they were working through and what they hoped to accomplish under his leadership. Personally, I don't think we should be considering any kind of failure at a club like that as reason to question his ability at our level. If we're honest, success at that level would have resulted in him not even being in the discussion for a club like us.

9th, but I suspect you knew that. 3rd the season before that.

I’ve seen absolutely nothing from us to suggest that we are capable of taking anything from Celtic, who by the looks of it will likely have a new manager in place for this one. 0-2 defeat

Where did they finish the season before he came in?

I should have added the usual caveat of not abusing anyone or cursing.

Agree pal, I just meant benching the ones that haven't been performing. Really want williams back in line up, he looked good before injury and could link up well with longelo

If there's anything to take comfort in, it's that for the most part the over-reactions and grumbling from the crowd will play little part in how the people in charge act. We've seen this all before. Social media & fan forums all slowly begin losing the plot, but the club itself certainly does not have a reputation for being trigger-happy when it comes to managers and the process we're following. My guess is that any kind of real questions will be asked of AJ post-Christmas. That's usually the first stage where assessment takes place at most clubs, and I don't think we'll be any different. Also, despite last season's heroics, I'm fairly certain our aims haven't really changed. Secure Premier League status as a priority, then once that looks likely, we push on for a top six finish. But in all honesty, I could see us finish 9th this season and retain the manager with an aim to see what progress is made next season. Just because Jens hit the ground running and we managed to unearth some gems that did the same doesn't mean we have a magical recipe to do the same thing every season. If we did, much larger clubs would be sniffing about our club, looking for whoever has this answer to a problem that no club has ever been able to crack.

Slightly Off Topic. Where You at Dens on Saturday>. if so did You find a Young Boys Black Nike Jacket left on back of His Seat His name was on the inside of Jacket Mathew Stafford. if You found it could You hand it in to Fir Park or PM Me

I think anyone looking to sack our manager right now needs to give their head a wobble. I actually think most folk who post on things like X and FB it’s all click bait and saying things they don’t mean for a reaction. A bit like a couple of posters on here. Just part of the moronic world we live in I’m afraid. I’ll give Alfred another game before I start calling for heads….. kidding!! We need to give this group and manager quite a bit of time imo.

If only it were as simple as picking a correct lineup, eh? We won't know if the lineup is correct until we see how the game plays out. That's the benefit of sitting in the stands. We get to say "I'd have picked a different lineup" after we see how the game plays out. As is the case when we play Celtic at any point, the result of the game will largely be dictated by how Celtic play. If they come out on fire and they're right up for it it doesn't really matter what we do. The gulf in class and depth in squad usually means we'll see a Celtic win. We need them to be at less than their best, and us to be on our game.

Well, it's harmless depending on what the individual's definition of "shout what you want for 90 minutes" is, isn't it? I certainly don't think that buying a ticket is a licence to act like an absolute bellend and hurl abuse at someone that would get you arrested if you did it outside a football stadium. Show displeasure at the result, the performance, for sure. But far too many take it too far. Maybe that's a reflection on their own situation, but still, footballers don't sign up for that.

Yup, were a few on Facebook also. Wonderful patience some folk have. Probably folk that don't even go to matches. Hopefully lessons learned and we regroup and get the personnel sorted. Drop the ones not performing and its up to them to get their place back

I also had thought about that but as mentioned probably not likely to happen

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Hibs away (2nd goal), first half hour v St.Mirren. Helsinki home. Definitely been encouraging signs but we badly need SOD and Mcginn in team and priestman back. I think Fadinger was our oldest player on Saturday....26