A tough game, especially as Tam has previously lost here when in temporary charge almost a year ago to the day.

Much has changed since then, but it is certain to play on his mind. I see this game as a "nothing to lose" game, we have already exceeded points targets for this stage, so anything in West Lothian is a bit of a bonus, and it's a chance to freshen up the team and give minutes to fringe players.

With this being the last game of the first quarter, it would be ideal to pick up a point and realistically I think that's our best chance here. 0-0 would surprise no-one and I'd be ecstatic with that. I fear a 2-0 defeat.

A draw would keep us challenging to be in the mix for a top six place, although like many others I'd still settle for 10th place right now if offered, and that will be the case until we are officially "safe".

Team wise, I suspect things will be shuffled a bit to give one or two players a well earned rest. I would like to see Max Biamo, Liam Smith and Flo Hoti taking a game, with Nicky Clark, Jeando Fuchs and Keiran Freeman taking a breather. Under normal circumstances I think Reynolds would come in for Mulgrew too, but the plastic doesn't suit Mark. If Thomas is feeling brave, there could be a place for young Kerr Smith, who performed so admirably at Celtic Park and will be used to playing on artificial surfaces.

With these lads rested, we can return to our strongest XI for Saturday again.

Last edited by AlwaysUnited (26/10/2021 2:59 am)

AlwaysUnited wrote:

 I see this game as a "nothing to lose" game, we have already exceeded points targets for this stage, so anything in West Lothian is a bit of a bonus

. ..... Whit !??

Tough ane, but then they all are.
I'd like to see Armstrong & Glass for starters v Livi
Looking a bit further ahead - Livi, Saints, Hearts on Nov 6th - 3 games tae international break.
So no need for wholesale changes for the sake of it.


 

Last edited by Shakey Isles Arab (26/10/2021 9:17 am)

When you are on a run the only result is one that keep the run going.  We should have no fear at the Spaghettihad.  Draw the absolute minimum acceptable but we should be going for the win.

Was meant to be goin thru the night, but a daeth in the femily has put paid to that. Think it's on Alba later on, so probly just tape it.

Arabdownsouth wrote:

Billy_Hainey wrote:

Was meant to be goin thru the night, but a daeth in the femily has put paid to that. Think it's on Alba later on, so probly just tape it.

 
Very sorry to hear that mate

Close relative oe the wife. Not totally unexpected but she's awfy upset aboot it. She says I can "listen in" if  Eh want.

Finn Seemann wrote:

Giving Fuchs a rest is an interesting one.

Certainly a big call.

Fingers crossed it works.
 

Can't help but feel disappointed that we never really pushed on for the win after them going down to 10 men so early.

Feels more like 2 points dropped, than 1 gained.

Maybe a measure of our progress though, as a year ago we got gubbed there in Courts first game in charge.

Well by a stroke of luck, I got to see a lot oe the gehm on hesgoal.

Nothing wrang we 1 point awa fae hame, but yeah, agree, we shoulda won it.

We were all over them, mair and mair as the gehm went on.

Plenty attempts, but it was probly oor finishing that let us doon. No as bad when you look at the Funsters.

Livi are a horrible team to watch. Their goal came fae a definite handball in oor box.

MOTM for me Levitt.

I was delighted with thon score. As soon as they went down to 10 they were always going to sit in, and on that pitch it is almost impossible to break them down.

Great result and keeps us well clear of the bottom 3.