The Pars v Falkirk

[Superally]

Next Monday the Pars play Falkirk at East End Park, regardless of the result The Pars will be top of the table whether it is by 4 Pts, 7pts or 10pts is the question. The reality is that Falkirk just cant afford to lose even at this stage if they want to win the single all important promotion place. Over the past 6 matches the form guide shows The Pars have a slight edge However the Pars home form despite being unbeaten this season has more draws than wins. The Bairns away form with three wins / draws and two losses should make this a competitive fixture. The Bairns do have an edge in goal scoring with 36 goals thus far and while the Pars have Lewis McCann back fit I think all Pars fans would want us to be more clinical in front of goal. What the Pars do have is sheer dogmatic resilience, being difficult to beat and a manager who is prepared to make changes if needed. The previous game at EEP was honours even with a 1-1 draw with Benedictus scoring from a 55m penalty. The last game between the teams was an 1-0 away win with a Wighton goal. I suspect this will be a tough midfield battle but The Pars have that home advantage and 2-1 home win and a 10pt gap sounds like a Happy New Year to me. COYP

[Grant]

I'd be absolutely fine with a draw, same lineup as against Arbroath for me but I'll understand if McPake opts for the 433.

[SanguinePar]

37 minutes ago, Superally said:

Next Monday the Pars play Falkirk at East End Park, regardless of the result The Pars will be top of the table whether it is by 4 Pts, 7pts or 10pts is the question. 

Can pretty much guarantee we won't be 10 points clear come the end of the day on Monday 😉

[Superally]

37 minutes ago, SanguinePar said:

Can pretty much guarantee we won't be 10 points clear come the end of the day on Monday 😉

True, I was thinking of Falkirk lol 🤣

[buspasspar]

I had sussed that S'ally 🤩

[GG Riva]

I hope McPake sets us up to exploit the fact that Falkirk need to go for the win - a draw is really no use to them if they are to retain any chance of automatic promotion. Similarly, I hope we don't set up not to lose, like Aberdeen did at home to Celtic. The fans would find that hard to swallow if we were to lose the game without laying a glove on them.

My wattur says another 1-1 draw. 

[buspasspar]

Would be a huge win if we can  .. 2-1 Pars 

[Piracy]

Pars will scrape a win here.

[Eastendtales]

41 minutes ago, Piracy said:

Pars will scrape a win here.

I'll take that.

 

I have a feeling we'll destroy them 3 0. Wighton, Edwards and Matty Todd. 

[Andycarp]

The nerves are building already. Need more RUM over the weekend to settle them.

[Par_fect]

3 hours ago, Andycarp said:

The nerves are building already. Need more RUM over the weekend to settle them.

Relax, pressure is all on them

[Number Eleven]

This is a huge game. A bumper crowd for a New Year derby is an inspiring thought. I can see us setting out to frustrate Falkirk again with a solid lineup, relying on our excellent defence to build a solid platform and looking to the forwards to pick them off.

A win in this game would be massive for either side - let’s hope it’s those in black and white celebrating come 5 o’clock.

[rosythpar]

With the yellow weather warning for ice the game must be in doubt.

[Grant]

At TFS it looked like McPake tried to use MacDonalds height on McCann at left back for Falkirk, I wonder if he'll do similar tomorrow but have Lewis McCann wide right? 

[parsforlife]

McCann being praised by mcpake in his pre-match interview does suggest he may get a game but I don’t think wighton would get dropped,  out wide does seem a reasonable suggestion,  tho I don’t think mochrie is guaranteed a start either,  it’s possible McCann and Macdonald get the wide spots.