Dunfermline away

[Spikefaethesouth]

Last nights results mean that the Pars need a result against Queens this weekend to ensure promotion. Does this make it more difficult for Queens - perhaps so but Marvin will have the team fully focused as is his way so perhaps we can squeeze a result away to the runaway league leaders? Unlikely but never bet against Queens in these circumstances. Mon the South 👏👏.

[jardi]

Dunfermline will have 5 to 6000 backing them on Saturday, - so a huge game for Queens, but we will be fresh - having not played on Tuesday night.

Queens really need to win this match, - because we can't rely on Falkirk doing us any favours when they play Alloa. Who would Falkirk rather face in the play-offs, - Alloa or a resurgent QOS?

Although it would be 'nice' from Dunfermline's perspective to win the league on Saturday, - they know the championship is in the bag, - so they wont be coming at us at 100%. Equally, - Falkirk don't need to burst a gut either, - because they know they are in the play -offs, - and they need to save themselves for 4 back to back matches.

Unfortunately, - Queens need to win every remaining match to have a chance of the play -offs, - and then, - if they squeeze into 4th spot they will face Airdrie back to back, - followed by Falkirk back to back (if they progress) - followed by yet another double header!

Relatively speaking, Dunfermline away on Saturday is 'fairly easy!'

What a crazy position they've got themselves in, - but far better to have a chance than absolutely none at all.

[Adriatico]

Dunfermline will have 5 to 6000 backing them on Saturday, - so a huge game for Queens, but we will be fresh - having not played on Tuesday night.

Queens really need to win this match, - because we can't rely on Falkirk doing us any favours when they play Alloa. Who would Falkirk rather face in the play-offs, - Alloa or a resurgent QOS?

Although it would be 'nice' from Dunfermline's perspective to win the league on Saturday, - they know the championship is in the bag, - so they wont be coming at us at 100%. Equally, - Falkirk don't need to burst a gut either, - because they know they are in the play -offs, - and they need to save themselves for 4 back to back matches.

Unfortunately, - Queens need to win every remaining match to have a chance of the play -offs, - and then, - if they squeeze into 4th spot they will face Airdrie back to back, - followed by Falkirk back to back (if they progress) - followed by yet another double header!

Relatively speaking, Dunfermline away on Saturday is 'fairly easy!'

What a crazy position they've got themselves in, - but far better to have a chance than absolutely none at all.

I thought the play offs from league one to championship was 2nd v 3rd and 4th v 9th in championship with winners of these 2 legged affairs playing each other over 2 legs to establish who goes up or stays if that is the case. It’s not the same format as championship to premier league which is heavily weighed in favour of premier league clubs. I may be wrong and format may have changed.

[louisxiv]

I thought the play offs from league one to championship was 2nd v 3rd and 4th v 9th in championship with winners of these 2 legged affairs playing each other over 2 legs to establish who goes up or stays if that is the case. It’s not the same format as championship to premier league which is heavily weighed in favour of premier league clubs. I may be wrong and format may have changed.

Was having the same discussion yesterday and had to resort to Wikipedia (SPFL site didn’t seem to have the info). Here’s what Wikipedia says:

‘The clubs finishing 2nd, 3rd, 4th in League One, and the 9th placed team in the Championship then enter the two-legged Championship play-off. The 2nd-placed League One club plays the 3rd-placed League One club, whilst the team who finished 4th in League One will play the 9th-placed Championship side. The winners of these ties will then play each other.”

[jardi]

Many thanks to Adriatico and Louis for correcting my ignorance of this fact.

That makes it a hell of a lot easier then! We just have to beat Hamilton (or who-ever) followed by Falkirk. That'll be a doddle!

We still have to get there first, - and there's a lot of water to flow under this particular bridge.

[aloreburn]

What a pumping this afternoon

[jardi]

On the radio, - Marvin and the players said they were going to spoil the Dunfermline party. I'd hate to have seen the result if they were wearing paper hats!

[Spikefaethesouth]

Imagine if Queens had that support at Palmerston and the revenue that brings with it. Alas we can nowadays only dream of that passionate support.

[Bagapapa]

What a pumping this afternoon

Failure to put chances away when still in the game. Dunfermlines 3rd and 4th were on the counter attack. Fifers ruthless in attack... Us... Toothless. Let's focus on next season.

[jardi]

You are probably right Bagagpapa, - but with 3 games left and 9 points to play for Alloa can only lose out on the 4th place play off spot.

However, if Queens win all 3 and Alloa lose 2, or draw all 3, (of their remaining games,) we could still scrape through.

Regardless, though, we are simply not good enough for the Championship and need to strengthen all over the pitch.