Actually, i've just realised IF Peterhead somehow manage to lose both games against Kelty and St.Johnstone then Utd just need to draw (the bonus point will be inconsequential) to finish runners-up.

In fact if Peterhead lose both games, Utd could finish runners-up if we just manage to lose narrowly to St.Johnstone.

Unless of course Kelty win their next two games handsomely. In which case they would finish runners-up.

Ach, let's just win the fucking match and see where it takes us.

Remember finishing second in the group doesn’t guarantee going through , it’s the 4 best runner ups that get through , haven’t looked at the other groups as still annoyed about the Peterhead result to bother checking  them . And as we play our last game in midweek but the other teams play the weekend they will know what result gets them above us either in the group or to qualify from the other groups for the next round

Good that we've got a game on Tuesday, the more games the better in our quest to improve our play.
Shame tho that the Peterhead result has probably cost us future Betfreds.
Thanks Tek & gaz for the maths etc.

TheShed wrote:

Given we prob won’t qualify anyway, I’d suggest this game is the perfect opportunity to try out a slightly (very) more attacking approach and see if we’re capable of it. There’s absolutely no point in going out with the same defensive attitude we’ve had recently. If we do that and get pumped MM can give us all the middle finger and say he’s right.

Yeah, i agree. Use this game to try out some different players and combonations. 

I think i would now like to see.

....................Mehmet..............
Smith...Neilson..Butcher...Robson
McMullan..Fuchs..Powers..Spörle
............McNulty..Appere

 

Could be a frustrating night for the fans looking to see something different. I can see more of the same so as to keep the organisation and clarity of message of how he wants us to play just now. We may see a few personnel changes i.e. McMulllan might get a start because of his cameo on Friday and the fact it's a dead rubber game rather than the greater 'risk' of playing him in a league game. McNulty will likely get minutes too.

​Overall though, Mellon's early tinkering, flexibility and high press has gone. We're seeing a steady machine and I would expect him to roll out more of the same to get the message across that's how we'll play.  

smedDUm wrote:

What are the chances of the same starting XI for the 3rd successive game? Pretty good I would have thought.
But with the proviso it's a final opportunity for said same XI to shine before the Accies After 8s come calling in 12 days time.
And if not shining then more flexibility with substitutions, even if it means half-time subbies
 

 
No chance at all of the same starting 11

Thon Bolton shouldn't be anywhere near the starting XI. He's done nothing for months. Harkes has run out of chances as well imho. Would also be a novelty to see McNulty, our highly paid new striker, actually get played as a striker, as opposed to a left midfielder where he's basically been played since he arrived, it is a pity since he's actually got a bit of pace and energy, which Clark and Shankland clearly playing together do not and are no use isolated up front trying to press or run in behind, simply too slow to do it. The team is crying out for pace and boys who will actually beat people and get us up the park quickly. I'd like to see:

Benji

Smith
Edwards
Reynolds
Robson

McMullan
Fuchs
Powers/Butcher
Sporle

Clark
McNulty

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Benji
Smith Edwards Reynolds robson
Mcmullan fuchs powers sporle
Mcnulty Clark

ALL OUT ATTACK! Please show something else

It's clear Mellon is trying to build a solid, defensive base for us first before then concentrating on what we do with the ball. Trying to drill in the necessary good defensive habits before evolving. Similar to what Clarke is doing/done wit Scotland.

​The difference is Clarke done this from day one with Scotland. Mellon didn't. He's changed to that way of playing after trying and not being impressed without squads ability to press in a high energy way of playing. 

​For that reason, i'm expecting a very similar approach tonight. That doesn't mean tat tonight won't be the night that things click a little bit and start to see some signs of progress. 

​MM rightly facing some questions on this approach but I can guarantee he's not sending the midfield out to misplace 5 yard passes with great regularity. This sets us back so much and puts us under constant pressure. 

What he can do is start working on the movement when we do have te ball and giving the person on the ball more options. too easy to stay in shape and hide at the minute. 

Tek wrote:

smedDUm wrote:

Anyone know how to get Premier Sports apart from the obvious (paying for it)?

I-m gonna try for a stream. If i get one i will PM you.
 

Cheers Tek
 

Saw the last 25 mins, didn't look like it was great. Anyone fill me in on how Fuchs got on? Got subbed off just as I tuned in.

He done aright

If we play three at the back Jamie robson has to play left side of the back three, Reynolds I have never seen a guy so intent with Just pinging it up the park at absolutely every opportunity- completely baffling, again never looked like conceding however again could have played all night and we wouldn’t have scored, the subs were absolutely baffling

Honestly don’t know what to think at the moment, on one hand find it really hard to be critical considering all things- 5th in table etc BUT wtf is our game plan when goals start going in, we will be in real shite, worry shankland will be off cause let’s face it wtf is the point in him even being here if the solution it to just shell ball up to him at all opportunity

Why don’t we play to our strengths rather than completely focus on our weakness, get the ball out wide and get balls in the box

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