pretzel Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 We're just a handful of games past the half way point and this fixture already feels like it's a must win. A defeat here will bring them level on points but a win for us will give us a six point cushion with a game in hand. It's actually torture looking at your nearest rivals at this stage to see how they're fairing as I'm sure there will be many twists and turns. Killie face Rangers next Wednesday as they have a League Cup Semi this weekend and Dundee United face Hibernian. It's frustrating as the results over the weekend were quite favourable to us and we weren't able to take advantage. It'll be interesting to see if we finally add an addition or two to the squad. Personally I'm still supportive of Hammell and I hope it gets it right but you can't help but fear the atmosphere if things go badly this weekend. We blew them away in Dingwall earlier in the season with a magnificent second half performance, I'm confident we will score against them but not so confident we will keep a clean sheet. It would be nice to get the three points on board then be able to enjoy the Scottish Cup fixture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 Changes are required. Assuming that we don't add any new faces before Saturday, I'd swap Blaney for Lamie and O'Donnell for Penney (assuming will he be away by then?) in defence. Drop Spittal for Tierney in midfield and drop Shields for McKinstry. Cornelius to play just behind KVV.  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Kmcalpin said: Changes are required. Assuming that we don't add any new faces before Saturday, I'd swap Blaney for Lamie and O'Donnell for Penney (assuming will he be away by then?) in defence. Drop Spittal for Tierney in midfield and drop Shields for McKinstry behind KVV. Cornelius to play just behind KVV.  Happy with that team pal but would swap Blaney for Sol. Though Lamie was brutal yesterday also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 5 minutes ago, grizzlyg said: Happy with that team pal but would swap Blaney for Sol. Though Lamie was brutal yesterday also I think Blaney and Lamie are both left sided Grizzly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Kmcalpin said: Changes are required. Assuming that we don't add any new faces before Saturday, I'd swap Blaney for Lamie and O'Donnell for Penney (assuming will he be away by then?) in defence. Drop Spittal for Tierney in midfield and drop Shields for McKinstry. Cornelius to play just behind KVV.  Can't really argue against any of those changes, although I would say that there's a chance Penney might still be here. Discussions are apparently ongoing. I'd maybe not drop Spittal, as he's most likely to score a goal at the moment alongside Van Veen, but would definitely look to replace Shields with McKinstry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 Another week, another ‘must win game’. We won’t win this one either. 1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 34 minutes ago, Kmcalpin said: I think Blaney and Lamie are both left sided Grizzly? Think they are but surely one can adapt. I find it incredible that so many players only use their other foot just to stand on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 34 minutes ago, grizzlyg said: Think they are but surely one can adapt. I find it incredible that so many players only use their other foot just to stand on Grizzly can you imagine lamie trying to ping passes about with his weaker foot 😆.if we had two centre halfs that could come in then I would drop sol and lamie after that showing yesterday,both deserve it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 45 minutes ago, grizzlyg said: Think they are but surely one can adapt. I find it incredible that so many players only use their other foot just to stand on Sol / Kipre / Dec / Ojala / O'Connor / Bevis all right footed but managed to play together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 We won't win this game. To suggest otherwise would imply you have polished your hat with too much mercury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 7 hours ago, Kmcalpin said: Changes are required. Assuming that we don't add any new faces before Saturday, I'd swap Blaney for Lamie and O'Donnell for Penney (assuming will he be away by then?) in defence. Drop Spittal for Tierney in midfield and drop Shields for McKinstry. Cornelius to play just behind KVV.  I know Blaney and Lamie are both left footed, but Lamie is performing to a higher level than Sol who is rash and slow. He had a part in all 3 Hibs goals yesterday because of his poor positioning and bad decision making. Id drop Sol for Blaney. For me Lamie looks like the only one trying to organise / communicate in our defence. I also wouldnt drop Spittal. Former players and old clubs etc...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelllfan Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 my team for county would be Kelly Jonston Solhom Blaney Penney if hes here if not O'Donnell Maguire Slattery Spittal Tierney Mckinsrty KVV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 I wouldn't argue with any changes to the team, no one is deserving of their place right now. Penney's performance yesterday softened the blow of his potential return to Ipswich. He was more responsible for two of the goals than any of the center backs were. Sol is the weaker of the two, but it is a case of choosing which bollock to be kicked in when choosing between him and lamie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 9 minutes ago, thewelllfan said: my team for county would be Kelly Jonston Solhom Blaney Penney if hes here if not O'Donnell Maguire Slattery Spittal Tierney Mckinsrty KVV Can we sack posters before Hammell succumbs? Slattery is due a suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie73 Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 My Team would be                Kelly          McGinn  Lamie.  Blaney SOD                           Penney     Slattery  Cornelius. Mckinstrey            KVV.    Tierney Slattery and Goss can’t play in the same team as the are the same player. Shields and Spittal have been brutal. That’s the best eleven I can think of 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainier Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 Slattery suspended this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 My guess is that Spittal will come back into midfield and some other guy goes into the front 3, probably McKinstry, giving shields another start. Not what we want, but barring any signings or resurrections, what we're likely to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiddy Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 11 hours ago, Kmcalpin said: Changes are required. Assuming that we don't add any new faces before Saturday, I'd swap Blaney for Lamie and O'Donnell for Penney (assuming will he be away by then?) in defence. Drop Spittal for Tierney in midfield and drop Shields for McKinstry. Cornelius to play just behind KVV.  is it possible to get spittal back on there team bus ?????   just askin for ma pal stevie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 Tierney in for Slattery and McKinstry in for Shields are the only changes I’d make despite our struggles. Will be tense, hopefully we get some luck and the first goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistandshout1983 Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 Absolute must win game , a draw or defeat not acceptable One win and hopefully get some confidence back,  remember in 2015 under Baraclough we were on a horrendous run of form and a 2-1 victory over Inverness was the start of getting out the mess we were in Hoping for something similar this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 On 1/9/2023 at 11:25 AM, grizzlyg said: Think they are but surely one can adapt. I find it incredible that so many players only use their other foot just to stand on I would be more confident of a left sided player being more adaptable than a right sided one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 Time for rallying call for tomorrow. A lot been said over past week but tomorrow we all need to be united and get right behind the lads. The players don't pick the team so if certain players start then there is no point berating every mistake they make, that ain't going to help matters. If our fans start getting unsettled early doors it plays right into the hands of Ross Co. We need to create a great atmosphere as this game is massive. And yes at same time the players need to show they are up for it and not pull out of tackles or look disinterested. If they show the passion and commitment then the fans will get right behind them. Altogether now.......COMMMMEEEE ONNNNN YEEEEEE WELLLLLLLLLLLL 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Wark The Legend Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 HEAR HEAR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit_It_Out Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 Now we clearly are shocking at home scored nine goals at Home against a team that's only scored 5 goals away from home in 10 games this season. 1-0 either way sadly for Ross County it's going to be the Superwell getting the 3 points!Moan the Well. Free Kick from Blaney 😉.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkyred Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 As above a huge game, we have to win this one, I fear the crowd turning if we start badly so an early goal please. 1-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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