Clemdog 39,389 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 uggggghhh. I can sense these same old arguments coming.Because we've got shitter players. It's Nicky Law, Ian Black, John Daly, an old Kenny Miller, Foster, so on. They're not the kinds of players that will be capable of consistently good football, whoever they play against. And it's going to be particularly tough against teams that largely defend deep in crap grounds with crap pitches and weird atmospheres.Very rarely do teams from the top divisions, the nearest comparison we've got, play well in these circumstances. Even the mhanks have dropped down the divisions and struggles against the likes of Arbroath and Morton. So have Dundee U, Inverness, Motherwell and so on.Now, I'm not saying we're good. I'm not even saying we shouldn't be better. All I'm saying is it doesn't warrant the continual girning and slating of the tactics and performance that we get even when we're winning 3-0. It's tiresome. Even with better players under Advocaat, Smith and McLeish we often struggled to play decent football in games down the leagues and won by small margins. It's clearly not that easy to play great football in these kinds of stodgy circumstances.And that's completely apart from all of the distractions shooting about all over the place behind the scenes.My point is, like you said, it can be better. That's all. I've not posted anything like this in ages. I just think we need to be careful if we want to get out of this League and nobody wants the small improvements that could be made now, to come back and bite us on the arse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 34,650 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 We handled what could have been a tricky game quite well. We weren't as fluid as we can be , but going to these kind of places on cold November nights aren't easy , so quite happy with a 3 goal win. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,737 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 "To come here on a Tuesday night and get a 3-0 win is magnificent, this side have beaten Alloa which is something neither us nor Hearts have managed to do so I think it shows they’re a tough team to face.”I dunno... Why is beating Alloa a measure of how good we are? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wearethepeople72 1,847 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I wasn't able to see the game tonight but a 3-0 win does me perfectly.Can someone tell me how we played and what the goals were like? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 We haven't lost away from home in the league for 2 years. Regardless of opposition that not a bad stat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 We haven't lost away from home in the league for 2 years. Regardless of opposition thats not a bad stat.fuck, I'm talking to myself... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I wasn't able to see the game tonight but a 3-0 win does me perfectly.Can someone tell me how we played and what the goals were like?First goal was nice play right at the start of the game, Boyd slid in Law who finished it tidily. Second and Third were both counter attacks after good challenges by McGregor and Black in the middle of the park. One was a spectacular OG after a cross into the box while the other was a nice finish by Templeton late on.Good start by us but played poorly in the first half, lucky to go in winning. Second half was better, crucial 3-0 victory.But could have been better Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,676 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 My point is, like you said, it can be better. That's all. I've not posted anything like this in ages. I just think we need to be careful if we want to get out of this League and nobody wants the small improvements that could be made now, to come back and bite us on the arse.3-0 after 7 consecutive victories is a strange time to post it, then mate. Things are, atm, on the up. Lets give it till after Hearts and see where we are... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,676 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 fuck, I'm talking to myself...Life is like a box of chocolates, mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 I dunno... Why is beating Alloa a measure of how good we are? I hate to point this out, but hearts did beat Alloa. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wearethepeople72 1,847 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 First goal was nice play right at the start of the game, Boyd slid in Law who finished it tidily. Second and Third were both counter attacks after good challenges by McGregor and Black in the middle of the park. One was a spectacular OG after a cross into the box while the other was a nice finish by Templeton late on.Good start by us but played poorly in the first half, lucky to go in winning. Second half was better, crucial 3-0 victory.But could have been better Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesblue 42 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 We're shite Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Life is like a box of chocolates, mate.Stupid is a stupid does... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I hate to point this out, but hearts did beat Alloa.Fucksake mate we've just won 3-0! Give it a break! Ally in! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 3-0 after 7 consecutive victories is a strange time to post it, then mate. Things are, atm, on the up. Lets give it till after Hearts and see where we are...Not at all. It would be even weirder to post it after we lost, because I'm saying even though we're winning it could be better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,676 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Stupid is a stupid does...Damn it! That's the one I should've gone for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesblue 42 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Why does McCoist persist in playing with no wingers? It infuriates me, we struggle to get a ball into the box and when we do, it's a fucking daisy cutter from that huddy Foster. Get Templeton starting ahead of Smith and get Airdy back in as soon as he's fit, drop one of either Black or Law and bring MacLeod inside to his favoured position. I'd also be giving Clark a shot up front with Miller as Boyd and Miller together are too slow and can't produce by feeding off the meagre scraps they are given. Why can Ally not see all this when 90% of the support can? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesblue 42 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Still, another 3 points I guess, and closing on Hearts. We need a big performance at Tynecastle. I reckon a win there would shit them up and cause them to drop points in games after, as most of my mates are Jambos, and believe me, they think they're Real Madrid just now and will turn us over no problem at all Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,676 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Not at all. It would be even weirder to post it after we lost, because I'm saying even though we're winning it could be better.OK. But I'm watching you. You've had your wee moan for the month. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Why does McCoist persist in playing with no wingers? It infuriates me, we struggle to get a ball into the box and when we do, it's a fucking daisy cutter from that huddy Foster. Get Templeton starting ahead of Smith and get Airdy back in as soon as he's fit, drop one of either Black or Law and bring MacLeod inside to his favoured position. I'd also be giving Clark a shot up front with Miller as Boyd and Miller together are too slow and can't produce by feeding off the meagre scraps they are given. Why can Ally not see all this when 90% of the support can?the problem ally has with temps is that every time he starts him, he is pish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Four points off the top. We'll be top by the end of November Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumhoilann 6,712 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Our win was the polish on an old oak table full of woodworm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready1873 3,902 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Just in from the game.Not a great performance, huge three points though. Was convinced it was Law that scored the first goal,even though the tannoy man and surrounding crowd disagreed!What a surreal stadium. Weird.Cheers to simplythebest for the ticket. He looks just like his photoshops Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready1873 3,902 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Daly should be starting ahead of Boyd for me. Kris is nigh on useless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackunion 536 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Fuck the game, anyone see the victory off the park ? cunts bit off more than they could chew when it came to goading us about politics before we left Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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