Falkirk (H)

[PT_Arab]

Looking at the upcoming fixtures, I can’t see us winning a game until the Dees in January and by that time we will be in absolute free fall (and managerless).

I can't even see us beating the Dees. If we are going to flog a goal every time the opposition has a shot on target or a cross even remotely close to the goal, then we're not beating anybody.

Also worth mentioning that the front line are not exactly pulling their weight either - failing to score in a home game against Falkirk is a pretty poor show.

Like you said, after the game at Easter Road, I was full of optimism for the season, despite that only being a draw. We had made a reasonable start to the season and were at least looking competitive in every game. I'm amazed at how quickly it has turned to utter p1sh, AGAIN!!

[JUSTaway]

Sibbald and svjel are far too slow and immobile to play as a two, dolcek struggles with the tracking back, easeliink, the Hungarian lad and keeper had absolute nightmares.

Might have to throw Graham back in on the plastic, not ideal, sam-harding must be wondering why he hasn't had a sniff. Stating the obvious, Krucherenko can't start next week.

Given we are up against kettlewell next week, plastic pitch, and they dominated us at tannadice, not good omens, but the mug in me thinks we can win that match. Feels like a bit of a must win match now given the fixtures ahead.

[NOSCOTCAPS]

Its all been said in one way or another but an embarrassment that result; with no disrespect to Falkirk, who ran rings round us and their fans kept the home support silent; but then what was their to get hyped about from a United perspective? Zip!!!!

1. I felt the stadium was strangely quiet, before the start - maybe expectation of a good result?

2. Falkirk expected a tough game, so started fast and on the front foot and stayed on it for most of the game - Utd lay back and try to diffuse things and be clever, gave them far too much time to be more creative.

3. Dolcek conundrum - FFS put him on the left wing, his natural left footed side. I'm sure that was what he played against Jambos in home game against them. Same with any winger unless forced to do otherwise. This constant having to cut back slows the flow. He isnt a bad player.

4. Fatah clearly has the talent end product lacking at times, but give him a better target to aim at.

5. Sapsford great energy but needs to play off a bigger striker i.e. Watters/Moller. His running and usually good play not in doubt. I thought he was carrying an injury yesterday.

6. Keeper - Time for a rest and either Richards or Adams get the gig or as has been suggested. Hearts have 2 competent keepers needing game time.

7. Defence - Again a couple if not all 3 need taking out the the firing line. We have a no less competent few waiting in the wings now, Graham, SCH and just punt Stephenson/Strain at RB.

8. Midfield - Pan is obviously pivotal and mostly whoever you put in beside him will perform.

9. JG - Start fast from minute 1! Give the oppos something to think about immediately.

10. I fear in the current trajectory we will lose against Killie, who are on a honking streak, our record isnt good. With the Uglies to come in the following weeks, who are no great shakes at this point they will pump us also!

Fans deserve better, so get a feckin' grip!

[The Doctor46]

The keeper just isn?t it ? he?s erratic, and I?ve never taken to him. Richards proved last season in the run-in that he should be the number one, and there?s absolutely no reason he isn?t.

Defensively we?re a shambles. Whether it?s a language barrier or something else, there?s zero organisation. Nobody seems to take control.

Ferry has completely escaped criticism but he?s been miles off it this season. Nowhere near a vice-captain for me ? I don?t see leadership, communication, or motivation. When things go wrong it?s just arms in the air.

The formation isn?t helping either. The midfield may as well not exist; everything bypasses them. We need Stephenson in the middle when Camara isn?t available.

Fatah clearly has something about him. Raw, but improving. Dolcek, though? too much of a luxury player. Plenty of talent, but if it only shows for 10 minutes in a 90-minute match and the work rate isn?t there, it?s not good enough for Scottish football.

Up front is the one area we actually look strong. M?ller looks promising, Walters knows where the goal is, and Sapsford is raw but you can tell there?s a real player in there.

[Stoke_Arab]

Just posted elsewhere that the manager made a huge and very arrogant mistake by staying with a 343 when he knew Camara wasn't playing. Especially when we've all seen that Svelj has lost form.
Should have changed up to a 352 and told Dolcek he's going to be the match winner off the bench.

Make no mistake, lose next week and we are in trouble.

[Chick A Saw]

Is that right? Is Camara out for a month or more?

Rumour i heard was he is getting his groin sorted, however, BBC mentioned his wife was in labour! Good luck them!

[geofoxposse]

Thankfully i had to turn the game off after second goal and getting very frustrated.

FFS JG has flattered for a lng time and his one dimension has been found out and cant change.