V Staggies (a)

[tijuanataxi]

I thought that was why we signed Niskanen, he was far too deep today, and dare I say it, not as fast as we were hoping for.

He was poor yesterday.

[shedka]

Last week too, which is why his sub both weeks was no big deal, not sure he is slow as he looked quick enough battering about pre international break.. Maybe has picked up a wee injury when away?

Hopefully is better Tues event as Motherwell wll likely show reaction to their managers criticism

Our support was class yesterday on another note, some backing and numbers especially when you see what hibs took to perth

[Yeats 62]

Last week too, which is why his sub both weeks was no big deal, not sure he is slow as he looked quick enough battering about pre international break.. Maybe has picked up a wee injury when away?

Hopefully is better Tues event as Motherwell wll likely show reaction to their managers criticism

Our support was class yesterday on another note, some backing and numbers especially when you see what hibs took to perth

I didn't see any poster saying he was slow Shedka. When we signed him there was a lot of mentions of him being "a pacy player" He can run quite fast I'll give him that, but I have seen a few defenders match him for pace. Maybe playing him further up the pitch so he can have clear one on ones might help.

[tHeArAb]

I wouldn't be surprised to see him rested shortly. Noticed vs the Sheep, Courts didn't even applaud him off the park, yet 10 mins later gave Pawlett a massive show of appreciation and handshake when he came off. His performances have definitely dipped in the last few weeks. Still a great wee player but maybe needing a wee recharge.

[stokearab]

Two points down the drain. We should be attacking to get the second there, wtaf.
And all those high balls against a team known for being good at defending them? Jeez

Anyway, it feels like a defeat. We seem to have stopped playing the way that brought us the early success, sooner we start getting back to that the better.

[shedka]

We did no different than we have before, maybe didn't play as well but missing Fuchs, Levitt and Butcher as midfield options so to be expected

It's really frustrating to lose 2 pts but looking at replays it is clear Appere slips to give away the FK, hopefully we can put that to the side and give it everything tomorrow against a team that will be determined to react from a very poor defeat

[stokearab]

We did no different than we have before, maybe didn't play as well but missing Fuchs, Levitt and Butcher as midfield options so to be expected

It's really frustrating to lose 2 pts but looking at replays it is clear Appere slips to give away the FK, hopefully we can put that to the side and give it everything tomorrow against a team that will be determined to react from a very poor defeat

I felt we played a lot more aimless long balls, we didn't do that eg v Sevco and Sellik and the other good performances. We didn't play much in the way of patient build up through the midfield, thought we lacked the composure and patience we'd shown in some games recently.

Maybe that's just me by the way. And Shedka, not having a go at you here so don't take it the wrong way, I'd have had Butcher on for Clark last 15 minutes.

Just disappointed because that 3 points was there for the taking and tbf we were f annying around long before Louis slipped into that tackle.

[shedka]

No Fuchs and Levitt, makes a difference when seeing out a game and showing composure imo

[stokearab]

I didn't see any poster saying he was slow Shedka. When we signed him there was a lot of mentions of him being "a pacy player" He can run quite fast I'll give him that, but I have seen a few defenders match him for pace. Maybe playing him further up the pitch so he can have clear one on ones might help.

Last few games we've not been playing to his strengths. He needs the ball to feet with a wee bit of space to work in. Head or shoulder height for (players like Clark and) Niskanen is a waste of time. We should be pressing down the right to commit opposition players then quickly move it out left for him.

I think Tam is beginning to see the consistency issues some of our players have.

[JamesMcClean]

I felt we played a lot more aimless long balls, we didn't do that eg v Sevco and Sellik and the other good performances. We didn't play much in the way of patient build up through the midfield, thought we lacked the composure and patience we'd shown in some games recently.

Maybe that's just me by the way. And Shedka, not having a go at you here so don't take it the wrong way, I'd have had Butcher on for Clark last 15 minutes.

Just disappointed because that 3 points was there for the taking and tbf we were f annying around long before Louis slipped into that tackle.

Particularly once they went down to 10, the ball retention was really poor. We should have been making them chase and run and tire and seen the game out easy. Instead we continually gave the ball away cheaply and invited pressure. When they got that last free kick, I just knew it was away, you just got that feeling.

Why did this happen? No Fuchs and Levitt for starters - had those two been on I’m confident we’d have played the game out much more straightforwardly. We need them both back ASAP.