Superally Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 Three games in and the games just get tougher. However this time the Pars are at home and face the “wee team” Raith Rovers who are showing a fair degree of ambition this season following a board room change and some significant signings. The wee team are highly fancied for a play off spot this season and are looking competitive already. Moving on from Martin “That’s never 10 yards” Hardie and looking back we have not challenged Raith In the league recently, however in July we did face Raith in the San Starko in the Viaplay cup, drawing 1-1 with a McCann goal and winning the bonus point on penalties 4-2 and some initial kudos. Like the Pars, Raith have 4 points from two games and while they have strengthened the Pars have yet to do so. We will see if fabled Pen Giff appears before Saturday. McPake is still struck with injures, Tod has a long way to go. KRH is running but perhaps its slightly too early for the bench. McCann after being rested will be fancying his chances after his goal last time out. Most folk were pitching for a draw last time out, I think home advantage and good crowd we will edge a close game by a single goal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Red Sox Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 Not sure why but I have a feeling it will be a 3-1 home win 🤷🏻♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saline hill puma Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 Think this we will be another close game, similar to the cup game. 2-2 draw Hopefully we finally manage to get a few faces in before the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digs Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 Not to be pedantic but Andrew is Tod, and Matty is Todd. I fancy our chances. everyone always seems desperate to write the team off, with no real substance other than our clearly weaker bench, which is improving with players like Breen and O'Halloran coming back. We've proved in the friendlies, cup games and league games thus far that our starting 11 is more than a match for anyone, especially at home. I think with a good atmosphere and home advantage, we've got a great chance of 3 points or a draw at least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piracy Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 I'm reasonably optimistic when we're playing at home. I think we'll scrape a win on Saturday, by 1 goal. Raith are a good enough side to cause us real issues. I'll go 2-1. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superally Posted August 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 I think we can edge what will be a close game, It has been a tough opening few games so i'll be reasonably happy with a point. If we can strengthen before the game even better but I do think we have a opening 11 that will stand up to any team especially at home. We will be OK once the injuries have resolved and we are back to full strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 I wasn't terribly confident before United and we played superbly, so no idea really. We just don't tend to get beat very often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyboy Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 Think I'll fire along for my 1st game this season. I think we'll win , with it being close and a bit dirty. Infact my prediction 1-0 with a player each sent aff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Riva Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 19 hours ago, Piracy said: I'm reasonably optimistic when we're playing at home. I think we'll scrape a win on Saturday, by 1 goal. Raith are a good enough side to cause us real issues. I'll go 2-1. My feelings exactly. I think the Rovers would be delighted to go home with a point, but they're going to be disappointed. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livipar2 Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 Despite our small squad JM has a few tough selection calls to make. Does Breen come back in for Otoo, Does Otoo move into midfield and if so who drops out? Does Summers come in or do we stick with MO’H. I’d guess Breen comes back in with Otoo in midfield in place of Allan or Hamilton and MO’H starting. That said I forgot we have McCann to get back in and he has to start for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmcno1 Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 Will KRH be fit enough for the bench…..? Not sure what to think of this game. Too close to call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digs Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 29 minutes ago, Rossmcno1 said: Will KRH be fit enough for the bench…..? No chance, he's nowhere near ready. He was always going to be out until at least September/October. My Mrs was in East End yesterday and Matty Todd and Mehmet were both walking about in moon boots still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 Has Todd had surgery ? Will we see him back this year? Any detail on the exact nature of his injury. Been on holiday for a few weeks so may have missed updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digs Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Yorkie said: Has Todd had surgery ? Will we see him back this year? Any detail on the exact nature of his injury. Been on holiday for a few weeks so may have missed updates. It was an ankle injury, ligament most likely. It required surgery which he's had, I'd expect him back October/November-ish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelty_par Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 Craziness if Hamilton is dropped. He is exactly the type of midfielder we need in a derby game. If he’s not there we’ll be overrrun in the middle of the park 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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