Originally Posted by
gazan
Despite a discussion about this game starting on the 'Artell out thread, I've decided to start a dedicated one here.
So, the big one(?). Definitely one of the fixtures I looked for on fixture release day. This year they've spent even more than usual on their squad and started well but have faltered a little lately. Currently, it must be many peoples' away banker. Historically though, Saturday's result was not unusual in that both sides were crap and needed to win, so we lost (biggest defeat of the season). By the same token, Tuesday's game often produces a better performance. However, there is little cohesion to the Alex at the moment and they are certainly not a settled side. We definitely need a team where noone is peripheral and everyone is full-on involved. So a solid midfield, not a 2 plus Finney. We know that we are weak on crosses and set-pieces so McGeady needs to be stopped. We need to press and to win back the ball in their half not retreat on being dispossessed. Only through fighting for it will we get a positive result from this game.
My heart says we will draw 1-1 but my pessimistic head says a 2-1 loss.