partickthedog Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) Random thoughts to kick off thread for tonight's game which seems to be very low on the radar: 1) Could this be the lowest ever attendance at a competitive game involving Thistle? I will ensure that there is at least one spectator at the match. Long way to go in the middle of the week for a tournament lacking in prestige. Would have been a scenic drive and a good day out on a Saturday. We have of course travelled far into the Highlands for midweek games in recent years. But then there have been reasonable home supports, and I am not sure that Stranraer will muster that many. 2) Great memories of excellent wins at Stair Park during some of our promotion runs, and also Quinton Jacobs debut with the Namibian flags. 3) We obviously try to win, but defeat is not a disaster, as we will not miss out on any money spinning matches or the prestige of reaching Hampden. Therefore, I would say no need to play safe with our "strongest 11". Ideal opportunity to start Sneddon, Wilson, Fitzpatrick, McCarthy, Melbourne and of course Mbuyi-Mutombo. Perhaps Penrice could be given an experimental role while Melbourne slots in at left (wing) back. Edited August 14, 2018 by partickthedog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunnikierjag Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 We need to win games, a defeat here is the last thing we need. Doolan needs to start as he will be desperate to get a goal to start his season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Couple of us heading down. Fully expect most of the youngsters will be in the squad but we don't have enough youth/reserve cover so I doubt the team will be too experimental. I know I'm leaving it open for the standard reply but Is Bannigan ready for a run out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 The Jags have never lost a cup match to the Blues, a 7 game run which stretches from 1938 to date. 22.01.1938 Stranraer [a] D2-2 (Scottish Cup 1st Round) 26.01.1938 Stranraer [h] W8-0 (Scottish Cup 1st Round replay) 31.08.1970 Stranraer [h] W2-1 (League Cup Supplementary 1st Round, 1st leg) 02.09.1970 Stranraer [a] D2-2 (League Cup Supplementary 1st Round, 2nd leg) 19.08.1972 Stranraer [a] W2-0 (League Cup Section 1 - game 3) 30.08.1972 Stranraer [h] W2-0 (League Cup Section 1 - game 6) 29.07.2017 Stranraer [h] W1-0 (League Cup Group H - game 4) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 28 minutes ago, lady-isobel-barnett said: Couple of us heading down. Fully expect most of the youngsters will be in the squad but we don't have enough youth/reserve cover so I doubt the team will be too experimental. I know I'm leaving it open for the standard reply but Is Bannigan ready for a run out? My son asked Christie Elliott about Bannigan at the camp he was asked last week and Christie said he was "back running". From that I would take it he may still be a bit away from playing but certainly on the road to recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 16 minutes ago, Jag said: My son asked Christie Elliott about Bannigan at the camp he was asked last week and Christie said he was "back running". From that I would take it he may still be a bit away from playing but certainly on the road to recovery. Until he gets another knock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankey Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 This tournament might be our best chance of winning something this year and I'd hope and expect we take it seriously from the off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 If I was Archie, I would keep the back 4 the same so they keep on getting to know each other. Goalkeeper and 3/4 of the defence is new. The more they play together the better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Murray Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Bell, Spittal, McCarthy, Gordon, Erskine, Storey all doubtful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 It looks like we're just sticking with the MMA style training this season then, yeah? Play whomever still has their legs attached. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Stronach Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 I’d rather we treated this competition with the comtempt it deserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 One or two of the injured players will probably make it but even so may be on the bench rather than in the team to keep them OK for Saturday. Making a guess at the team (probably wildly wrong but "just a bit of fun, folks"): Sneddon Elliot OWare McGinty Melbourne Slater Penrice Fitzpatrick Storer Mutumbo Doolan Bench: Stevenson; Keown; Wilson plus a couple of the less injured players. Maybe Bannigan for a 20 minute run out? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Peebles Tackle Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Although not the best competition I’d be focusing on this as opposed to the Celtic game. The day out for the final was immense (I think) & we’re unlikely to beat Celtic. Always want to see us win a trophy & this is a better chance I feel. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Col Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Can't be there tonight but fond memories of our 4-3 win down there when someone nicked the match ball. Which is still an unsolved crime I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Gary Peebles Tackle said: Although not the best competition I’d be focusing on this as opposed to the Celtic game. The day out for the final was immense (I think) & we’re unlikely to beat Celtic. Always want to see us win a trophy & this is a better chance I feel. Jambos beat them at the weekend and I think that even the most sceptical would rather have our manager than theirs Edited August 14, 2018 by Dick Dastardly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenski Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Bit of a scratch side with Penrice in midfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Interesting line up. We looking at a 4-4-2/4-1-4-1 Elliott,Mcginty,Oware,Melbourne Penrice Slater,Fitzpatrick, Storer,Mutumbo Doolan ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 I like the look of that, except I'd rather see Penrice further forward if he's going to be played in midfield. We really do need a sitting midfielder, but it'll be interesting to see how he does in that position against a lower league team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenski Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Reckon 4231 with Slater and Penrice centre mid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Do we need a holding mid v Stanraer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonehJags Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Who is in goal? Although this may be looked upon as a diddy cup it’s our best chance at winning something . It’s also the closest we might get at ‘European’ football if we get one of the Irish teams away. I don’t care who we play, were there to win, and win well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeenjag Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Goal. Tam O Ware..... we are off and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy McD Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Goalllllll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 8 minutes ago, MonehJags said: Who is in goal? Although this may be looked upon as a diddy cup it’s our best chance at winning something . It’s also the closest we might get at ‘European’ football if we get one of the Irish teams away. I don’t care who we play, were there to win, and win well. Sneddon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Great start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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