blueheaven Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 So amid all the Cup fever it's back to league duty tomorrow night for another huge game. A win here would not only be another momentous result for the club, but it could also virtually confirm 5th place for us (if Livi lose at home to Sevco). I'm expecting a return to a front three, with Kane through the middle possibly flanked by Spoony and Middleton. Liam Craig may also make his return, if it's true that he's the one of the Covid 4 who'll be available. Beyond that, though, I can't see there being many changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Potter Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 It’s really a game we could do without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny B Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 Difficult one, I would love to see some of our essential players rested for the Livingston game and cup final but we cannot as goal difference may decide it if we lose to Celtic, Livingston lose to Rangers and then we draw with Livingston on last game. Field our strongest team and with one eye on the Livingston game use our subs wisely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dooj Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 I didn't see the point in resting players prior to the semi, given the time between games. However, I got the impression from Callum that the changes he made were more about giving everyone in the squad some game time, to keep them sharp - makes a lot of sense, and I guess he'll have a similar approach to the last two league games. It's never good to see the reserve team playing as it gives the impression that they have written the game off. However, we have a squad of players with no obvious stars so even if the regulars aren't playing, I would feel confident that the game is still winnable. Nice to be able to 'relax' (relatively) and let CD do what he does. No reason to question his judgement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Potter Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 Our squad is reasonably strong in the midfield/up front but is threadbare in defense which terrifies me going into the next two games. Cagey and Johnny B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 23 minutes ago, Brian Potter said: Our squad is reasonably strong in the midfield/up front but is threadbare in defense which terrifies me going into the next two games. Yeah, Gordon got a bad one on the mouth & wouldn't be surprised if he was left out but how do we cover. I assume Rooney to CB & Brown RB but both weaken the positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Potter Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 24 minutes ago, Cagey said: Yeah, Gordon got a bad one on the mouth & wouldn't be surprised if he was left out but how do we cover. I assume Rooney to CB & Brown RB but both weaken the positions. Looked a sore one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 Can see Brown, Craig, Conway and Melamed starting this one, not sure who else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south inch Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 Rangers* are too close to the invincible league season to risk losing to Livi so I think we can afford to rest guys like Spoony and Gordon even Zander. Celtic are demoralised on the pitch at present and Howe is leading them a merry dance off it as he waits to see if any better jobs come out of any end of season managerial sackings. We could field or best available team and possibly more or less settle 5th place if we win and Livi lose but at the risk of injuries. Better to ca canny and concentrate on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbourne Saint Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 13 hours ago, Brian Potter said: It’s really a game we could do without. Absolutely. But Celtic arguably have the least to play for. Just pride. If Brown nails any of our players..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintgscot Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 11 hours ago, Brian Potter said: Looked a sore one. Looked a sure one but him and bless her the physio were shouting at referee to hurry up and get him back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mc Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 If Callum can’t beat this lot, he should resign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 I would hope we could at least get a point. It seems that most teams have to find ways to combat us . We just need to play our own game & not feck about trying to combat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintJet Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 This game is getting lost in the fog of battle; who'd have believed that a game against Celtic is an inconvenience? I think we could take something from this game. Rest Zander, perhaps Spoony. I'd give Middleton, MOH and May a start assuming Stevie is available. Pure conjecture ofcourse - who knows what CD will be thinking but anyone carrying a knock will need to be rested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbourne Saint Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Don't think Zander will be rested, unless he's had a reaction. Think Bryson out, Middleton in, who knows about May/ Craig. Reckon CD will play a fairly strong XI so we don't get royally pumped & knacker GD. Then use subs liberally from 62nd minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryhallsdanceband Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Is Murray ready and available...if he’s going to be in the CF squad he needs game time under his belt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny B Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 36 minutes ago, henryhallsdanceband said: Is Murray ready and available...if he’s going to be in the CF squad he needs game time under his belt? Will he play, sentiment yes (he deserves it) if he does play who do you drop McCann or Craig they both have earned their cup final place. Or he is on the bench 10 minutes to go and are holding on to a 1 goal lead do we bring him on? Knowing his luck we do and he gives away one of his silly free kicks because he is not up to match speed and they score. Or Murray scores with a towering header to make the game safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny B Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 I would play the team that started against Hibs in our 0v1 win at Easter Road: Parish Kerr Gordon McCart Brown McCann Bryson Booth O'Halloran Kane Middleton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintJet Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Johnny B said: I would play the team that started against Hibs in our 0v1 win at Easter Road: Parish Kerr Gordon McCart Brown McCann Bryson Booth O'Halloran Kane Middleton Close but Melamed needs to start and Stevie if he's cleared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumpy1949 Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Johnny B said: I would play the team that started against Hibs in our 0v1 win at Easter Road: Parish Kerr Gordon McCart Brown McCann Bryson Booth O'Halloran Kane Middleton I don’t think Parish can play. The most important player there is Booth. We have no cover for LB and we can’t go into the Hibs game without a LB against Boyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYellowBox Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 I'm of the view we go for a pretty strong team here. While we all assume Livi will get beat from Rangers, we cannot rest up for this one and ship 4/5 goals. The goal difference is like an extra point v Livi for the final game, so dont want to loose that advantage. Equally, a point is of little use either if they loose, still would require us just not to loose on Saturday. If we did manage to win tonight and Livi loose, then it will be job done and we can rest players on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 When is kick off ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Dodge the covid if yer there as in Glasgow it’s gone up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, slf said: When is kick off ? 1830 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Thought Gordon might miss out. Definately a surprise team. Hope they keep the goal difference down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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