Falkirk

[JRSLEFTPEG]

Another big game ( aren't they all ?) in our quest for a play off place . The Bairns will be desperate to bounce back after two defeats at a place where we don't normally do well. I felt Paul Burns was a big miss on Saturday and he returns for this one . We missed his 'edge' in the middle of the park and his closing down of opponents. McShane and Kerr are nice passers but don't make life too difficult for their opposite numbers ( McShane especially). Clark or Antell will start depending on how ready Clark is . McKenna is missing but either Carmichael or Russell can fill in out wide. I would take a draw now and this wouldn't be a bad result . Is everyone else noticing Dumbarton sneaking right up on our shoulders ?

[nithvalley]

Dumbarton aren't really "sneaking up" as they have been above us in the table for most of the season.

They have had some outstanding results this season and have no doubt surprised many people.

I remember all the moaning and groaning when they beat us at Palmerston early in the season with many in disbelief that could actually happen.

Alloa, Cowdenbeath and Dumbarton seemed to be dismissed by many Doonhamers.

There are no easy games in this Division.

Our away wins at those three have been every bit as hard-earned as any other points.

[Katboy31]

Another hard game coming up at Falkirk. One of the places we never seem to do too well at. Think I've seen us win there once! Falkirk come off the back of two bad results but I fancy them to be confident of pulling it off on their own ground.

For me, the return of Burns will be pivotal for us. Kerr & McShane are nice passers but both for me lack graft. I think this weekend will be too soon for Zander Clark so Callum Antell will continue in goal.

Provided we play to our strengths we are capable of taking something from this game. I look forward as ever to the trip up and hopefully an enjoyable match.

[arrol1919]

A game we can't afford to lose with the league being so tight . I'd happily take a draw right now but an away win would be gratefully received .

Another two tough games coming up after tomorrow against Dumbarton & Hamilton . This is when we'll see if we're serious challengers for a playoff place .

Exciting times ahead

[qosdreamer]

A draw certainly wouldn't be a disaster as others have said.We will certainly miss McKenna as he has been great for weeks,immense last Saturday.Burnsy will be straight back in the team and McShane and Kerr will have to improve their game.I would be surprised if Danny gets the nod from Jim,much more likely Russell who must keep his discipline and see his markers booked for a change.The win is not beyond us bat a point would be acceptable.

[Lefty3]

Another tough fixture in prospect,Falkirk will be far tougher at home, they were poor a fortnight ago.Our new signing may make the bench, but like other posters it's the midfield i'm worried about.Mc Kenna has so much power and drive about his game, which will be sorely missed.Thankfully Burnsie will be back, but the midfield is so lightweight.I would start with this team if all the players are fit.

ANTELL

MITCHELL DURNAN HIGGINS HOLT

DOWIE

PATON KERR BURNS


REILLY LYLE
Dowie as the holding midfielder, i'm sure he could protect the back four, and is a decent passer as well. C'mon Queeeeeens!

[aloreburn]

Hard game today at a place where we rarely win


Does anyone think we can win at Falkirk today ?????

[rjc_1988]

Not a happy hunting ground but we can win there.

Sincerely hope we don't revert to 4-2-3-1 to accommodate Russell in that wide left position. No objection to Russell being picked up front with a partner but for some reason that hasn't been seen as a viable option?

Kidd may come into midfield but not having seen him have no idea what type of player he is. Mitchell may be an option here if he picks Kidd at right back but personally I wouldn't tamper with back four that has been pretty solid.

With the spate of goalkeeping sending offs recently I hope we can avoid pressing the self destruct button and give ourselves a great chance of winning this one

[JRSLEFTPEG]

Just arriving in Falkirk now . Never seen us win here although I know we have but not often. Wouldn't muck about too much with the back line . Even though the young Celt can play RB , we have a very capable guy there anyway . I feel that a centre mid two of McShane / Kerr would be too physically weak and we would struggle to get a foothold in there so I expect Burns and one or the other to start beside him. Enjoy the game and hopefully we are smiling come 5 pm.

[Northfield53]

Not happy yet another poor ref decions goes against us.When will we get something to go for us can,t remember when we last got a pen.We have never had one for a hand ball like that.
We are not scoring enough goals McHugh does a lot of work but he was never going to score a lot of goals.
We needed a pen box striker but I suppose they cost money so the cheap option was McHugh.