4th round Scottish Cup

[Bridieeater]

Right this is the trophy were wanting to win and really looking forward to seeing this game against St. Mirren.

I understand it's extra cost however i think these games against different opposition are fantastic. The buddies will bring a decent crowd for it as well so hopefully it will be an entertaining encounter.

Weather good but cold, wrap up well and get to the game

2-0 Dandies!!!

[Pacman1903]

In/Oot - Oot

Furryboots - Atlantic

Pre - Graft

Post- Reading

Prediction - Going to a replay


New Red Final oot. Dig deep

[Aldo1983]

St Mirren are 7/1 which seems a bit unfair on them. We seem to play well after the break though, so 2-1 us. Next two games will make or break our season.

[Mason89]

St Mirren are 7/1 which seems a bit unfair on them. We seem to play well after the break though, so 2-1 us. Next two games will make or break our season.

Yep. Win those two & everything’s peachy. Lose them & there’s not really any point to the rest of the season. Huns will have McCrorie & Alves missing.

[afc1903mad]

St Mirren are 7/1 which seems a bit unfair on them. We seem to play well after the break though, so 2-1 us. Next two games will make or break our season.

Hardly make or break.

St Mirren are on good form and did not break for the winter.
We did have a break, which may have given the players a good break, but does potentially impact our match sharpness.
I think it will be tight, but I think we will win.

SevCo, ok we don't want to get beat by them again, but even in the worst case, they only draw level with us.

[neilthedon]

Hardly make or break.

St Mirren are on good form and did not break for the winter.
We did have a break, which may have given the players a good break, but does potentially impact our match sharpness.
I think it will be tight, but I think we will win.

SevCo, ok we don't want to get beat by them again, but even in the worst case, they only draw level with us.

Oh No No No. Imagine how Fergie would have reacted to any Dons fan saying that ?!!

We go for the throat in both games !!! Kill, kill ,kill !!!! COYR , get stuck into these non-entities . Heid First !!!

[afc1903mad]

Oh No No No. Imagine how Fergie would have reacted to any Dons fan saying that ?!!

We go for the throat in both games !!! Kill, kill ,kill !!!! COYR , get stuck into these non-entities . Heid First !!!

I agree, but do you think he would have said it was make or break as well?

[Mason89]

Different attitudes these days. Let’s play for second, no shame in losing to Celtic, I’m not comfy enough at Pittodrie, let’s reach a final, let’s aim for the group stages of a cup no one gives a single f*ck about, let’s cheer on a player belting out hun songs, Spurs are on the telly...

[PittodriePile]

In/Oot - In

Furryboots - South Y

Pre - Eating

Post - Disco napping

Prediction - 3 - 1

[afc1903mad]

Different attitudes these days. Let’s play for second, no shame in losing to Celtic, I’m not comfy enough at Pittodrie, let’s reach a final, let’s aim for the group stages of a cup no one gives a single f*ck about, let’s cheer on a player belting out hun songs, Spurs are on the telly...

you missed, lets watch Dumbarton instead......... ;)

[neilthedon]

I agree, but do you think he would have said it was make or break as well?

He`d have said " EVERY game is make or break . We never go out NOT to win " I would imagine.

And why not ?

[cougared]

Programme delivered this morning. Retro cover. A thing of total beauty. Buy it.

[afc1903mad]

He`d have said " EVERY game is make or break . We never go out NOT to win " I would imagine.

And why not ?

"Break" would not have been in his vocabulary

[GASC1980]

Exactly. Let's win both games.

6.30am train from the weeg via Haymarket tomorrow. Into Aberdeen at ten to ten.

Up for the cup

COYR

[Mason89]

Exactly. Let's win both games.

6.30am train from the weeg via Haymarket tomorrow. Into Aberdeen at ten to ten.

Up for the cup

COYR


That’s a great effort. I’m confident we’ll win but the 7/1 being offered for St.Mirren is mental. It’ll be tighter than that

[neilthedon]

Exactly. Let's win both games.

6.30am train from the weeg via Haymarket tomorrow. Into Aberdeen at ten to ten.

Up for the cup

COYR

Careful Loon. You`ll be tarred as a " TOP RED " !!

Now if only I could get a ticket for Iprox................

[57vintage]

There's a bit extra riding on this one.

My 4-month old grandson was born in Paisley, and with the magnanimity for which I am renowned, have said to his mother, "He should really support his local team, for it is written etc etc".

Her initial retort was, "I'll kick his arse", understandable in that she and her sister were raised on the well-established and entirely correct "Nae Dons, nae food" and "Nae Beatles, nae Santa" principles.

She will watch the game with him the morn, making careful independent notes of his reactions to the incidents and participants, and we will come to whichever conclusion the evidence supports.

He's called Sandy, but I find, on the narrow iPhone keypad, that I often have to correct his name from "Dandy". Perhaps it's a sign.

I was baby-sitting him the night that the Saints beat the PJMs 2-0 in late December. I was all ready to take him for a pint to celebrate when his ma and da came hame and vetoed the idea. Boooooooo.

[Mason89]

Did he get a St.Mirren gift box at all? Tony Fitzpatrick was wanting to give one to every kid born in Paisley. Don’t know if anything came if it but it’s a great idea

[57vintage]

Did he get a St.Mirren gift box at all? Tony Fitzpatrick was wanting to give one to every kid born in Paisley. Don’t know if anything came if it but it’s a great idea

No, but the Scottish Government (or maybe the “Glasgow Government” WTF?) provided a box full of childy stuff. I assume he and I will use it for sledging doon their tenement stairs when he’s a bit older.

[RedStarTorphins]

Seeing as we only have a realistic chance to win two trophies, and this is the more important of the two, this is arguably our biggest game of the season?

[RedStarTorphins]

DM’s starting X1 in my opinion;

Lewis
Logan O’Connor McKenna Considine
McLean Shinnie
Stewart Christie GMS
Rooney

Subs; Rogers, Arnason, Ball, Wright, McGinn, Maynard, May.

[Aldo1983]

Hardly make or break.

St Mirren are on good form and did not break for the winter.
We did have a break, which may have given the players a good break, but does potentially impact our match sharpness.
I think it will be tight, but I think we will win.

SevCo, ok we don't want to get beat by them again, but even in the worst case, they only draw level with us.

So not winning both games is ok with you? Nice one.

[Pacman1903]

this is arguably our biggest game of the season?

Absolutely agree with this.

Get knocked out and our season is over in January

Coming second does not make a season

[afc1903mad]

So not winning both games is ok with you? Nice one.

I think you have to re-read my post.
You have misinterpreted

[NaeMairNeeps]

No, but the Scottish Government (or maybe the “Glasgow Government” WTF?) provided a box full of childy stuff. I assume he and I will use it for sledging doon their tenement stairs when he’s a bit older.

Sounds like he's in desperate need o' a half-an-half scarf min ;D .... he can aye cut a bit aff fan he maks eez mind up .... if he maks it up the wrang wye, then thers at a bonus in that he can gie ye the good half! ;)

[Aldo1983]

I think you have to re-read my post.
You have misinterpreted

Nope. It's the biggest game of the season and the next game is our chance to get our own back for being humiliated twice. A draw isn't good enough. The longer we allow them to walk all over us the less they'll have to wait before they are back in top the top two.

[RED_JOHN]

Nope. It's the biggest game of the season and the next game is our chance to get our own back for being humiliated twice. A draw isn't good enough. The longer we allow them to walk all over us the less they'll have to wait before they are back in top the top two.

Yes, we don’t want to be getting beat in these 2 matches.
I will take interest in how St.Mirren try and play against us tommorow. Jack Ross could very well be a strong contender for the future management position and tommorow will give us an insight in what approach he takes to a game when his team is a rank outsider.
We know Del will go with his usual misshaped 4-2-3-1 so if Ross has done his homework he could certainly make this a very difficult match.

[sheepcrooky]

For me, definitely biggest game of the season so far. St. Mirren are decent and on a par with Dundee, County and St. Johnstone. However, they are winning games which breeds confidence.
I think we will win 2-0.

[Jupiter]

Definitely the biggest game of the season so far which is worrying as we usually bottle it in big games.

Hopefully there will be no tombola team selection.

[mondo_notion]

In/Oot - In like McGinn

Furryshoe - SS SS

Pre - working, mach 7 home for a sh*t, shower and shave and then hopefully in in time for the old KO

Post - TBD

Prediction - 3-1 dons win

[afc1903mad]

Nope. It's the biggest game of the season and the next game is our chance to get our own back for being humiliated twice. A draw isn't good enough. The longer we allow them to walk all over us the less they'll have to wait before they are back in top the top two.

I beg to differ.
You have missinterpreted my post.

The St Mirren game is by far the more important of the two games

The SevCo game is important as well, but we still have opportunities beyond the midweek game in the league.

I want to win both, but if we beat St Mirren and draw with SevCo, we maintain second and progress in the cup.
If we lose to SevCo, yes, they will regain 2nd, but we can come back like we did recently.
If we win both, , it’ll be great but still not job done either.

It’s definately not make or break

[RED_JOHN]

The St Mirren game is by far the more important of the two games

It’s definately not make or break

If St.Mirren knock us out the cup and then we get beaten at Ibrox then our season will be ended in a competitive way. It will be extremely difficult to spin any positives if this occurs.
I hope we really go to town with both these matches to put out a statement that we are there to win against anyone.
But if truth be told I genuinely believe St.Mirren will be very difficult and the trip at Ibrox will be another bad result against them this season.

[fittiered]

If St.Mirren knock us out the cup and then we get beaten at Ibrox then our season will be ended in a competitive way. It will be extremely difficult to spin any positives if this occurs.
I hope we really go to town with both these matches to put out a statement that we are there to win against anyone.
But if truth be told I genuinely believe St.Mirren will be very difficult and the trip at Ibrox will be another bad result against them this season.

Aymen mutha****a....

[RedStarTorphins]

DM’s starting X1 in my opinion;

Lewis
Logan O’Connor Reynolds Considine
McLean Shinnie
Stewart Christie GMS
Rooney

Subs; Rogers, Arnason, Ball, Wright, McGinn, Maynard, May.

EDIT;
Didn’t know that McKenna was suspended.
Replace him with Reynolds.
That explains why Reynolds & O’Connor started last weeks friendly & McKenna was sub.

That really is a very weak defence.

[Pacman1903]

I hope we really go to town with both these matches to put out a statement that we are there to win against anyone.
.

Its the hope that kills you

[RED_JOHN]

Its the hope that kills you

Ach, it’s the hope that makes us Dons fans. :)

[Don_Corleone]

Tough tie, but one we should win. St Mirren are decent and no worse than the bottom few sides in the SPL, but they have confidence and are used to winning which is a big factor. Having said that we're 2nd in the top league and are also used to winning, we have superior players, and it's our one real shot of silverware this season whereas St Mirren's main focus is getting promotion.

I reckon it'll be fairly tight... McLean will go off after about 75 mins and that's the last we'll see him in a red shirt, to be replaced by McGinn who will come on and score the winner in the last 10 mins to mark his glorious comeback and spark an unbeaten run that lasts the remainder of the season, seeing us finish 2nd and winning the cup.

COYR!

[macattack]

EDIT;
Didn’t know that McKenna was suspended.
Replace him with Reynolds.
That explains why Reynolds & O’Connor started last weeks friendly & McKenna was sub.

That really is a very weak defence.

Was About to say the same looks very weak defence wont get a clean sheet today i dont think

[macattack]

DM’s starting X1 in my opinion;

Lewis
Logan O’Connor McKenna Considine
McLean Shinnie
Stewart Christie GMS
Rooney

Subs; Rogers, Arnason, Ball, Wright, McGinn, Maynard, May.

spot on with the starting 11 btw :) Mckenna Suspended Arnie Injured McGinn May on the bench along with Harvie Maynard Wright Rogers & Ball

[Don_Corleone]

spot on with the starting 11 btw :) Mckenna Suspended Arnie Injured McGinn May on the bench along with Harvie Maynard Wright Rogers & Ball

I'm surprised Ball is still here, I thought we'd have cut his loan short as he's barely played and when he has he hasn't looked anywhere near good enough.

[Aldo1983]

3-1 us or 3-1 them.

[Br0chred]

Willie was a bit sma standing beside Thomson

[macattack]

Pen ! Goal Rooney that will settle any nerves :)

[InversneckieDob]

That'll do it, should be arite now.

[InversneckieDob]

I'd be a bit gutted if I was a Saints fan, they've played arite

[Pacman1903]

Get in

[macattack]

2-0 Nil Christie Happy Days

[InversneckieDob]

When's the dra?

[InversneckieDob]

F u c k

[macattack]

Crap 2-1 now nae happy Days!

[Mason89]

That was poor all round

[Pacman1903]

Game on

[InversneckieDob]

We really hinna started.

[InversneckieDob]

Breathe easy

[InversneckieDob]

That was a good dink fae Shay, I was shouting "Hit it"

[InversneckieDob]

Jaysus we look ropey at the back, this could finish anything.

[macattack]

Jaysus we look ropey at the back, this could finish anything.

I am going to go for 4-3 to us ;)

[andoplzcumbak]

3-1 Christie again

[InversneckieDob]

McInnes has to change this defence somehow in the second.

[InversneckieDob]

That Shinnie look-alike for them is rank.

[RedStarTorphins]

Both teams rotten defensively.
We look shaky as hell at the back.
Luckily they’re worse

Defend like this at the b@stard garden and we’ll lose feck knows how many.

[Mason89]

That Shinnie look-alike for them is rank.

It’s been a while since I’ve see a player stand out that badly. He’s f*cking honking

[irnbru1903]

Terrible at the back so far. The only saving grace is that their defence is worse.

[Jormungand]

Slapstick defending but good to be up. Should get another couple goals in second half.

First time in ages I've thought the ref's been good. Tempting fate, I ken.

[dons8321]

McInnes has to change this defence somehow in the second.

Trouble is we don't have 4 defenders on the bench.

[RedStarTorphins]

Terrible at the back so far. The only saving grace is that their defence is worse.

Correct.
We need a centre half & a left back.
Arnason injury prone & not what he was.
O’Connor isn’t good enough
Reynolds? Aye, ok.

Not sure Devlin is an improvement but we do need a right sided centre half & a fast left back (maybe Harvie is worth a go?)

[InversneckieDob]

I'd stick Consi in the centre put Shinnie to LB and O'Connor in midfield.

[RED_JOHN]

I'd stick Consi in the centre put Shinnie to LB and O'Connor in midfield.

I would take O’Conner off and bring on McGinn.

[RED_JOHN]

It’s been a while since I’ve see a player stand out that badly. He’s f*cking honking

He is the worst player I have seen in a long while...don’t imagine Ross would be fielding him in the 2nd half

[InversneckieDob]

Ooooooocha laddie!!

[macattack]

What HIT From GMS

[Jormungand]

****ing yaaaaas!

[irnbru1903]

Not many better goals than that one.

[macattack]

So Consi is trying to get St Mirren back in the game by trying to get himself sent off >:( Time to take him off me thinks!

[irnbru1903]

Considine is not a clever footballer

[RedStarTorphins]

Considine is not a clever footballer

I’d suggest the word clever is superfluous in that sentence.

[macattack]

That would have summed up a Great Day if McGinn had scored that on the volley!

[InversneckieDob]

Good to see Cammy getting a wee ovation when he went aff.

[Pacman1903]

Didn't expect it to be so comfortable. Well done lads

[InversneckieDob]

WTF was that?
What a stramash!

[Stavrum]

Some on here want Jack Ross as a manager... Well he well and truly bottled it today. Pumped by a team not at their best, haven't played competitively for 3weeks and missing both starting CHs.

On today's evidence, he is not at the standard of mciness

[InversneckieDob]

Say what you like about Ryan Christie but he has a cracking set of teeth, as good as Suarez.

[RED_JOHN]

An unexpected easy win. Well done Dons.

[Mason89]

Some on here want Jack Ross as a manager... Well he well and truly bottled it today. Pumped by a team not at their best, haven't played competitively for 3weeks and missing both starting CHs.

On today's evidence, he is not at the standard of mciness

That didn’t take long :D

[InversneckieDob]

Great post match interview......raabar baampar and whets eeeee creic.

[EintrachtFrankfurt]

All that matters is we are through. It was easier than I thought it would be. COYR.

[Stavrum]

That didn’t take long :D

Ross is actually someone I would look at, but only fair to beat him with the same stick many on here beat mciness with

[irnbru1903]

Very professional second half after a wobbly first half. No failures outwith the defence with the only surprise being that we didn't score more. McGinn looked good when he came on and to be fair Rooney put in a good shift there despite not scoring from open play he did a lot of the dirty work which doesn't get noticed.

COYR a win midweek now please.

[InversneckieDob]

Ross is actually someone I would look at, but only fair to beat him with the same stick many on here beat mciness with
So how should Ross have set his team different?
I thought first half they looked decent but some hair brained moments hurt them.

[Stavrum]

So how should Ross have set his team different?
I thought first half they looked decent but some hair brained moments hurt them.

Don't know, managers job to work out how win the game and nullify the opposition. They didn't do that today. Pumped

[InversneckieDob]

Today was a free hit for St Mirren, they wanted to come and win or lose, nae replay.

He set up that way and, as I say, thought they gave us plenty to handle first half....individual errors.

He's took a team fae 10 points adrift of safety to 8 points clear at the top in the second division in under 2 seasons, nae much mair than one full season, without spending a bunch of cash.

Today's performance certainly hasnae put me off Ross as Del's replacement.

[rico94]

Correct.
We need a centre half & a left back.
Arnason injury prone & not what he was.
O’Connor isn’t good enough
Reynolds? Aye, ok.

Not sure Devlin is an improvement but we do need a right sided centre half & a fast left back (maybe Harvie is worth a go?)

Was Devlin not the guy who got into an argument with his own supporters because they were slating him?

It doesn’t give me much enthusiasm that the Hamilton fans think he is pysh.

[Stavrum]

Today was a free hit for St Mirren, they wanted to come and win or lose, nae replay.

He set up that way and, as I say, thought they gave us plenty to handle first half....individual errors.

He's took a team fae 10 points adrift of safety to 8 points clear at the top in the second division in under 2 seasons, nae much mair than one full season, without spending a bunch of cash.

Today's performance certainly hasnae put me off Ross as Del's replacement.

I was being a little facetious.

I agree with you, and Im not put off Ross, but my point is that for some on here if that is the outcome next time we play celtic, it would be Del who bottled it. If every big game defeat is the mangers fault then today's 4-1 hammering is Ross's fault

[irnbru1903]

I was being a little facetious.

I agree with you, and Im not put off Ross, but my point is that for some on here if that is the outcome next time we play celtic, it would be Del who bottled it. If every big game defeat is the mangers fault then today's 4-1 hammering is Ross's fault

A one off game is hardly the same as an eight game losing streak.

[Aldo1983]

Today was a free hit for St Mirren, they wanted to come and win or lose, nae replay.

He set up that way and, as I say, thought they gave us plenty to handle first half....individual errors.

He's took a team fae 10 points adrift of safety to 8 points clear at the top in the second division in under 2 seasons, nae much mair than one full season, without spending a bunch of cash.

Today's performance certainly hasnae put me off Ross as Del's replacement.

I thought today shows just why we can't rely on us playing defensively. Up front we are miles better than most.

Good win.

McLean will go and be replaced in midfield with O'Connor I'd imagine.

[Landvetter83]

Just back ...

Enjoyed that. St. Mirren kept it interesting in the first half by having a go (as opposed to dross the likes of Hearts who park the bus) and deserved their goal. Christie making it 3-1 not long after they scored settled things.

Get the beers in!

PS With Sevco's game at the Broch being off tomorrow I heard a rumour that it is re-arranged for midweek with our trip to Mordor now off? Anyone confirm?

[Mr_Grieves]

That was a piece of p1ss, we should've had a couple more in the 2nd half. GMS, Christie and Shinnie were superb, GMS has proved now what he can do when he's on form - his confidence should be sky high now.

We had a couple of shaky moments at the back buit hopefully Kari and McKenna will be back for Wednesday.

[eastnuekdon]

Just back ...

Enjoyed that. St. Mirren kept it interesting in the first half by having a go (as opposed to dross the likes of Hearts who park the bus) and deserved their goal. Christie making it 3-1 not long after they scored settled things.

Get the beers in!

PS With Sevco's game at the Broch being off tomorrow I heard a rumour that it is re-arranged for midweek with our trip to Mordor now off? Anyone confirm?

According to bbc sport their replay is on the 31st, so Nae change for Wednesday night.

[RedStarTorphins]

Was Devlin not the guy who got into an argument with his own supporters because they were slating him?

It doesn’t give me much enthusiasm that the Hamilton fans think he is pysh.

He was.
I’m not 100% sure it was because they think he’s pish.
One fan was shouting at him as he left the field after a 1-0 defeat to Motherwell.
The fan was sitting next to Devlins Dad & family & they started defending Devlin.
I think Devlin is popular with the Accies fans, but that said, I wouldn’t say he’s better than what we have, or indeed Ash Taylor for that matter.

[February_1971]

biggest game of the season..............
Wouldn't think so given the crowd.
Enjoyed the game apart from some individual mistakes( Stewarts being the costly one )it was a cruise.
Should of been 5 or 6.
Why are them filthy ****s signing Morgan? Christie is head and shoulders above him.
Cammy Smith is a good loon but there is a reason he is playing for St Mirren and not Aberdeen.
Giving youth a chance is good if they are good enough.
Cracking goal from GMS, Rooney has to be one of the best spot kick takers in football.
Welcome back Niall McGinn.

[sheepcrooky]

Christ that was fecking cold. Reasonable cup tie, St. Mirren went for it and we scored at exactly the right times. Our defence was shocking though. Considine was actually the best of a very bad bunch. Let’s hope McKenna and Arnason are fit for Wednesday.

Christie was superb and Shinnie was decent. GMS had the full back on toast all day long, and what a hit. Their centre half must have been slow as $hit as Rooney actually outpaced him over 30 yards in the second half.

Bring on the draaaa the morn. Celtic at home please.

And well done to the St. Mirren fans. Backed their team 100%.

[Pacman1903]

biggest game of the season..............
Wouldn't think so given the crowd.

.

It wasn't sevco celtic or Europe

[February_1971]

It wasn't sevco celtic or Europe

no, but according to some if we dont win the Cup we are ****e and the season is over.
If that's the case you would think these people would be doing all they can to help support the team.....

then again maybe they are just moaning faced ****s.

[Mason89]

Our season does end with the Scottish Cup. Hopefully it’s in May

[Pacman1903]

no, but according to some if we dont win the Cup we are ****e and the season is over.
If that's the case you would think these people would be doing all they can to help support the team.....

then again maybe they are just moaning faced ****s.

Nobody said anything about being sh@te. If we get knocked out the cup our seasons over competitively as we are playing for nothing

According to some getting beat by Celtics acceptable surely that's a more infuriating stain of mind

[Aldo1983]

no, but according to some if we dont win the Cup we are ****e and the season is over.
If that's the case you would think these people would be doing all they can to help support the team.....

then again maybe they are just moaning faced ****s.

Yeah final will do me and second in the league.

...Maybe third.

...Maybe a semi final.

...A draw at Ibrox.

...Maybe top 6.

[February_1971]

According to some getting beat by Celtics acceptable surely that's a more infuriating stain of mind

Who?

[87kilos]

Solid performance from midfield forward. O'Connor and Reynolds must never partner each other in defence again. It doesn't work. I've defended Reynolds in the past but today proved he is rank. He's lost all ability he once had. Shame as I liked him.

Mr "undropable" was superb, very unlucky to be booked I thought, wasn't convinced it was a booking. Actually all our midfield was superb.

Rooney was also looking sharp. Would have added a 5th if May hadn't gotten in the way.

Actually what does May bring to us? He's struggling to make an impact with us.

Great to have McGinn back, his crossing was excellent and he should also have scored.

[Stavrum]

A one off game is hardly the same as an eight game losing streak.

If we played St mirren 8 times in a row we would beat them 8 times. What's the difference?

[Mason89]

If we played St mirren 8 times in a row we would beat them 8 times. What's the difference?

Have we beaten them 8 times in a row?

[Aldo1983]

Solid performance from midfield forward. O'Connor and Reynolds must never partner each other in defence again. It doesn't work. I've defended Reynolds in the past but today proved he is rank. He's lost all ability he once had. Shame as I liked him.

Mr "undropable" was superb, very unlucky to be booked I thought, wasn't convinced it was a booking. Actually all our midfield was superb.

Rooney was also looking sharp. Would have added a 5th if May hadn't gotten in the way.

Actually what does May bring to us? He's struggling to make an impact with us.

Great to have McGinn back, his crossing was excellent and he should also have scored.

May is as slow as Andy Considine skippering an oil tanker.

I'm sure (hope) it's just match fitness.

[Pacman1903]

Who?

Plenty on here. You must have been missing when this came up.

Anyway. Good win. Bring on Brora at Dudgeon

[rico94]

May is as slow as Andy Considine skippering an oil tanker.

I'm sure (hope) it's just match fitness.

That’s a bit harsh,no one in the squad is slower than Considine is.

Well apart from Greg Stewart.

As for what May brings to the team he makes a lot of clever runs which creates openings for others,he only has 4 goals so far but he has been taking corners which has resulted in 5 assists.Maybe now McGinns back he can take them and leave May in the box to score like he did against Dundee on his debut.

[InversneckieDob]

Bring on Brora at Dudgeon
That'd be just lovely.
Bit cauld for Capaldi's ice cream just now mind.

[Pacman1903]

That'd be just lovely.
Bit cauld for Capaldi's ice cream just now mind.

I would love that to happen. But Celtic will get them

[Jupiter]

Sevco will get Brora. And it will be at the hundome.

[Hairdrier]

Good result and performance. Take it that May is still carrying a bit of an injury?

[nice1simmy]

That’s a bit harsh,no one in the squad is slower than Considine is.

Well apart from Greg Stewart.

As for what May brings to the team he makes a lot of clever runs which creates openings for others,he only has 4 goals so far but he has been taking corners which has resulted in 5 assists.Maybe now McGinns back he can take them and leave May in the box to score like he did against Dundee on his debut.

Thought may made his debut at county away?

[February_1971]

Plenty on here. You must have been missing when this came up.

Anyway. Good win. Bring on Brora at Dudgeon

fair enough, my point was that a lot o folks (including here) are harping on aboot the Scottish Cup being the only thing left to play for, yet the crowd was approx. 5000 doon on Partick, Motherwell, Hibs etc never mind the ****e or Euro games.
Yes KO 12:15, yes TV but neither of these in my opinion can be used an excuse.

First game in a month, nice day (we live in Scotland) playing a non SPL team who I always thought would come and try to play.
so how important is the Scottish Cup to the supporters?

[Pacman1903]

fair enough, my point was that a lot o folks (including here) are harping on aboot the Scottish Cup being the only thing left to play for, yet the crowd was approx. 5000 doon on Partick, Motherwell, Hibs etc never mind the ****e or Euro games.
Yes KO 12:15, yes TV but neither of these in my opinion can be used an excuse.

First game in a month, nice day (we live in Scotland) playing a non SPL team who I always thought would come and try to play.
so how important is the Scottish Cup to the supporters?

Second is more important to some. Also stated on here.

[afc1903mad]

Second is more important to some. Also stated on here.

Who? Link a post please.
I can’t think of anyone who would pick 2nd over a cup win, even the league cup.

We’ve just won a game in the cup, can we have some more positivity instead of negative for the sake of it.

[afc1903mad]

fair enough, my point was that a lot o folks (including here) are harping on aboot the Scottish Cup being the only thing left to play for, yet the crowd was approx. 5000 doon on Partick, Motherwell, Hibs etc never mind the ****e or Euro games.
Yes KO 12:15, yes TV but neither of these in my opinion can be used an excuse.

First game in a month, nice day (we live in Scotland) playing a non SPL team who I always thought would come and try to play.
so how important is the Scottish Cup to the supporters?

Unfortunately been on the TV will have made a huge impact.
January can be a tight month, so a game before payday that can be seen for free will have impacted quite a few.

[Pacman1903]

I am being positive. A good win and through and im home for next round which is a personal bonus.

Canna mind what thread as it was a while back but a few were in agreement that winning a cup and being 5th downward was a better season than 2nd and no cup.others disagreed and i for one was lambasted for suggesting it.

I would take a cup every season and bottom six finishes over 2nd and f@ck all every year. Ill stick by it

[RED_JOHN]

Who? Link a post please.
I can’t think of anyone who would pick 2nd over a cup win, even the league cup.

What is wrong with winning the league cup?

[Pacman1903]

What is wrong with winning the league cup?

Other folk think its pointless as it doesnt get europe. We canna really be picky as Dons fans really. I would love to win it again

[Mason89]

Other folk think its pointless as it doesnt get europe. We canna really be picky as Dons fans really. I would love to win it again

Europe is not more important than the league cup. Not even close

[rico94]

Thought may made his debut at county away?

Sorry my bad,his home debut.

[rico94]

Europe is not more important than the league cup. Not even close

Yeah I would rather win the league cup than play in a tournament we have no chance of winning.

[Pacman1903]

Europe is not more important than the league cup. Not even close

Silverware far outweighs a trip to f@ckheadistan in early july. I cant see why it can viewed any other way

[RED_JOHN]

Silverware far outweighs a trip to f@ckheadistan in early july. I cant see why it can viewed any other way

Only t w a t s think that the league cup is a nothing trophy.

[February_1971]

i totally agree that winning cups is more important than finishing 2nd.
Always have, always will.

I would like to hear from anybody who thinks finishing 2nd is more important than winning either League or Scottish Cup.

All the same finishing 2nd is not to be sniffed at, it means we are winning more often than not.

[afc1903mad]

What is wrong with winning the league cup?

Nothing at all, that’s my point.
Others consider it a less exuberant cup, especially since European qualification is no longer achievable through it.

[afc1903mad]

i totally agree that winning cups is more important than finishing 2nd.
Always have, always will.

I would like to hear from anybody who thinks finishing 2nd is more important than winning either League or Scottish Cup.

All the same finishing 2nd is not to be sniffed at, it means we are winning more often than not.

Indeed, plus 2nd guarantees Europe and rubs the noses in to the “unwashed”

Order of preference (assuming league is outwith reach)

1. Cup win, achieve achieve 2nd
2. Cup win, achieve European placing
3. Cup win, league place irrelevant
4. Achieve 2nd
5. Achieve European placing.

[vasilyrats86]

That'd be just lovely.
Bit cauld for Capaldi's ice cream just now mind.


How the fk East Fife lost baffles me?

Brora played like Wimbledon in the 80s brutal fitba but effective,

Agree they will be away at Rasellikfitbaclub in the next round.

Did McInnes declare that St Midden where the best team we have faced this season?

[RED_JOHN]

Nothing at all, that’s my point.
Others consider it a less exuberant cup, especially since European qualification is no longer achievable through it.

Who cares if you don’t qualify for Europe by winning a cup. Winning trophies first should be the priority...getting into Europe is easier done when your team is winning things anyway.

[RED_JOHN]

I don't know what it is but he's like a completely different player...

Since Russell Anderson stopped playing. I really liked Mark Reynolds but unfortunately cringe when I see him play now. Time to move him on for the benefit of both parties.

[sheepcrooky]

Since Russell Anderson stopped playing. I really liked Mark Reynolds but unfortunately cringe when I see him play now. Time to move him on for the benefit of both parties.

Should go back to playing left back.

[rico94]

Since Russell Anderson stopped playing. I really liked Mark Reynolds but unfortunately cringe when I see him play now. Time to move him on for the benefit of both parties.

He was still good with Taylor in the 2014/15 season when we only conceded 33 goals which is our best defensive record in recent years.

He has seemed to go to sh*t since his shoulder injury at the beginning of the 2015/16 season.I think he is still ok as a backup I wouldn’t want him as a first pick.

[afc1903mad]

Solid performance from midfield forward. O'Connor and Reynolds must never partner each other in defence again. It doesn't work. I've defended Reynolds in the past but today proved he is rank. He's lost all ability he once had. Shame as I liked him.

A little harsh I think.
Sure it took 20 mins or so to settle down but did St Mirren really trouble us after that? A new partnership I suppose.
Reynolds also did well to get back and block Cammy’s (I think) Square ball after Shinnie and Considine were caught out from the back heel down the St Mirren right.

Thing is, who plays on Wednesday as our two CH’s?

[RedStarTorphins]

A little harsh I think.
Sure it took 20 mins or so to settle down but did St Mirren really trouble us after that? A new partnership I suppose.
Reynolds also did well to get back and block Cammy’s (I think) Square ball after Shinnie and Considine were caught out from the back heel down the St Mirren right.

Thing is, who plays on Wednesday as our two CH’s?

Arnason & McKenna.
O’Connor will get put in to midfield.

Think DM will go with

Lewis
Logan Arnason McKenna Considine
O’Connor Shinnie
Christie McLean GMS
Rooney

Assuming McLean hasn’t been sold obviously.

[kkong]

fair enough, my point was that a lot o folks (including here) are harping on aboot the Scottish Cup being the only thing left to play for, yet the crowd was approx. 5000 doon on Partick, Motherwell, Hibs etc never mind the ****e or Euro games.
Yes KO 12:15, yes TV but neither of these in my opinion can be used an excuse.

First game in a month, nice day (we live in Scotland) playing a non SPL team who I always thought would come and try to play.
so how important is the Scottish Cup to the supporters?

Attendances at this stage of the Scottish Cup are never great.

Not on season ticket, cold weather, TV coverage all contribute to this, it's not going to change any time soon.

Check out some of these recent home Scottish Cup attendances for the round of 32.

Sat 23 Jan 1999 15:00 Livingston 0-1 10,311
Tue 08 Feb 2000 19:45 St. Mirren 2-0 12,947
Tue 18 Feb 2003 19:45 Queen of the South 4-1 6,150
Sat 10 Jan 2004 15:00 Dundee 0-0 11,012
Wed 10 Jan 2007 19:45 Hibernian 2-2 7,905
Tue 22 Jan 2008 19:45 Falkirk 3-1 8,547
Sat 09 Jan 2010 15:00 Hearts 2-0 8,226
Sat 08 Jan 2011 15:00 East Fife 6-0 6,918
Sat 01 Dec 2012 15:00 Motherwell 1-1 6,061
Sat 21 Jan 2017 15:00 Stranraer 4-0 8,960
Sat 20 Jan 2018 12:15 St. Mirren 4-1 9,848

[87kilos]

A little harsh I think.
Sure it took 20 mins or so to settle down but did St Mirren really trouble us after that? A new partnership I suppose.
Reynolds also did well to get back and block Cammy’s (I think) Square ball after Shinnie and Considine were caught out from the back heel down the St Mirren right.

Thing is, who plays on Wednesday as our two CH’s?

Disagree it was harsh. I genuinely thought that both centre half's were absolutely brutal. Saw no communication between them, not one of them wanted to take control and I also noticed that Reynolds at times was caught between men and not really marking anyone in particular.

I may be wrong but was it Reynolds who was ball watching at the St Mirren goal when the striker reacted ten times quicker to Lewis's save??

Wasn't impressed at all.

That said we won at a canter and could have added even more.