weeyin Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago Just now, wellfan said: Gordon will probably start today, unfortunately, but he should be informed he’ll be tarred and feathered if he ever tries to dribble again. Maybe. But I wouldn't be surprised to see Sparrow, SOD, McGinn and Longelo starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago Just now, weeyin said: Maybe. But I wouldn't be surprised to see Sparrow, SOD, McGinn and Longelo starting. That’s the other logical option, but I think he views Sparrow as more of a versatile impact sub for games like today. Plus SOD is a far better defensive RB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbybingo Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 10 hours ago, texanwellfan said: Why just a draw? Just a feeling Hearts are due a wee unexpected stumble. A Killie win would be preferable, obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago I wouldnt have Gordon near it. Celtic will isolate him and press him when he has the ball, much like we did with Hanley. However, the ball over Sparrows head in behind has proved a weakness as well, so will be interesting to see what Jens prefers...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago Gordon starting in defence doesn’t inspire confidence but the reality is we’re short on options so don’t really have any alternative. However today pans out it’s going to be a big wake up call and reality check for anyone who seriously believes we are in any sort of contention for the league title. It’s absolute pie in the sky stuff because we are ten points behind the side in top spot and have failed to beat both Hearts and Rangers in five attempts between both of them and haven’t won away against any of the top six sides. It’s all well and good citing really good performances and “could have, should have” beaten Rangers twice at FP, “could have, should have” beaten Hearts at Tynecastle and “could have, should have” taken at least a point the last time we played at Celtic Park. The common theme from all of those games is “could have, should have, did not”. It’s been a good season and we’ve been great to watch but there is a limit to how good this team actually is and I think we have peaked now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistandshout1983 Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 26 minutes ago, MJC said: Gordon starting in defence doesn’t inspire confidence but the reality is we’re short on options so don’t really have any alternative. However today pans out it’s going to be a big wake up call and reality check for anyone who seriously believes we are in any sort of contention for the league title. It’s absolute pie in the sky stuff because we are ten points behind the side in top spot and have failed to beat both Hearts and Rangers in five attempts between both of them and haven’t won away against any of the top six sides. It’s all well and good citing really good performances and “could have, should have” beaten Rangers twice at FP, “could have, should have” beaten Hearts at Tynecastle and “could have, should have” taken at least a point the last time we played at Celtic Park. The common theme from all of those games is “could have, should have, did not”. It’s been a good season and we’ve been great to watch but there is a limit to how good this team actually is and I think we have peaked now. I don't think we are in a title race realistically , but while it's mathematically possible just need to keep getting results. It is the closest we have been to the top of the league at this stage of a season since 1994 points wise, which is an achievement for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 23 minutes ago, MJC said: However today pans out it’s going to be a big wake up call and reality check for anyone who seriously believes we are in any sort of contention for the league title. It’s absolute pie in the sky stuff because we are ten points behind the side in top spot and have failed to beat both Hearts and Rangers in five attempts between both of them and haven’t won away against any of the top six sides. It’s all well and good citing really good performances and “could have, should have” beaten Rangers twice at FP, “could have, should have” beaten Hearts at Tynecastle and “could have, should have” taken at least a point the last time we played at Celtic Park. The common theme from all of those games is “could have, should have, did not”. I think thats fair comment. Even if we beat Celtic, it will be a wake up call if either, or both of Hearts and Sevco win. Lets just focus on keeping Hibs below us as that will be a difficult task on its own. If we manage to hold onto 4th spot, that will be a magnificent achievement in JBA's first, and maybe only, season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbybingo Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 27 minutes ago, MJC said: Gordon starting in defence doesn’t inspire confidence but the reality is we’re short on options so don’t really have any alternative. However today pans out it’s going to be a big wake up call and reality check for anyone who seriously believes we are in any sort of contention for the league title. It’s absolute pie in the sky stuff because we are ten points behind the side in top spot and have failed to beat both Hearts and Rangers in five attempts between both of them and haven’t won away against any of the top six sides. It’s all well and good citing really good performances and “could have, should have” beaten Rangers twice at FP, “could have, should have” beaten Hearts at Tynecastle and “could have, should have” taken at least a point the last time we played at Celtic Park. The common theme from all of those games is “could have, should have, did not”. It’s been a good season and we’ve been great to watch but there is a limit to how good this team actually is and I think we have peaked now. You may very well be right, and there's no way we are favourites today. However, I remember you suggesting we were highly unlikely to ever beat either Celtic or Rangers again not so long ago. We absolutely won't win all of our remaining games, but I don't see any of the other top 6 sides getting to the end of the season unscathed either. We'll cost someone along the way. No time like the present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago We have certainly met and surpassed expectations by a considerable distance this season and however it pans out its been an enjoyable one. We are not going to win the league and we were never in contention for it. It’s actually more those outwith our fanbase that have been talking about us as though we were in fairness. For us I think our target should be 4th which would represent an excellent season. I don’t think we’re out of things for 3rd quite yet but I’d say it’s just a bit beyond us and I’d expect to see the top three pull away from us in the coming weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted 40 minutes ago Report Share Posted 40 minutes ago This season has been fantastic and, as I’ve said before, 4th place is now ours to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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