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| 81. Author: Bamba-Daft Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 02:33 Thought Amade was superb. A tough game but definitely one we should have won, nothing to fear going into Friday. Win and we’ve got every chance of going up, lose and we get a well earned rest ahead of the final next week. As much as I’d like to see us go up, I think next season could be a great one for us looking at who else will be in the division, a real chance of winning the league if we replace the players leaving with the same quality of signings as Gilmour, Abdulai and Amade. Reply |
| 82. Author: Sacktheref69 Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 05:49 We could do with an experienced head at the back. In the last two games, we’ve come up against Ashcroft and O’Brien, who were physical and nullified Andy Tod with fouls, knowing the referee wasn’t going to punish them for it. I thought we were good value last night, with Amade and Gilmour putting in solid performances in the middle of the park. Ox would be worth looking at bringing in permanently, as he has made a real difference since joining the club. This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it. Reply |
| 83. Author: Westies squint kicks Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 06:05 Morrison, Todd and Amade the stand outs for me. Fraser has had an outstanding season but in the last two games has looked very one footed which has put us in trouble. The appointment of that ref just suggests the powers at be want to court controversy. Reply |
| 84. Author: Indiapar1 Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 08:20 I thought we were a bit tense in the game. A few too many stray passes that put us under unnecessary pressure at times. At important times in the game in front of goal we lacked a bit of composure when we got into good positions. Its a bit like golf, ie keep your eye on the ball when you take the shot. We thought we didnt win the game because of ourselves not because Partick were better than us. We are a better side than them. When the team go out on Friday they just need to believe it. G Wardrope Reply |
| 85. Author: DunfyDave Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 08:38 Superb game 👊 Both teams evenly matched in my opinion. We have absolutely nothing to fear going into Fridays game. Ox was my MoM as once again his two superb saves kept it at 1:1 Would like to see Morrison run at the defence more on Friday. He has the pace 🙏 I predict a close match on Friday but expect end-to-end stuff. We just need to keep it tight at the back, keep wayward passes to a minimum and take our chances 🙏 DunfyDave Reply |
| 86. Author: NMCmassive Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 09:23 Felt like overall we were the better team on the night however it was very even. Abdulai was a big miss but Lennon got his tactics right. Also felt like we made a couple of individual errors that let thistle off the hook a couple of times. Bad touches, mis kicks, ball watching. The referee 🤦🏻♂️ shocking. I think thistle fans would be saying the same but Ashcroft basically had free rein to do what he wanted including playing rugby instead of football. The penalty 🤷🏻♂️ The big Ox tho… proper goalie. COYP Reply |
| 87. Author: ipswichpar Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 09:28 Big Ox has been a revelation. Hopefully he wants to hang around.... Reply |
| 88. Author: Indiapar1 Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 10:04 DunfyDave, Wed 13 May 08:38 The comment on Morrison was our view also We thought we played too much into Ashcrofts strengths at times. If we keep the ball down and run at them, they are vulnerable defensively. We did well going down wide areas but felt had we gone through the middle at times we could have created more. Ashcroft is good on the air, but poor with his feet and lacks pace these days G Wardrope Reply |
| 89. Author: Indiapar1 Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 10:12 I listened this morning to NL`s post match interview. I dont think its arrogance with respect to think we should win the game. Its self belief and confidence. I think its slightly different. We lacked confidence at times, with some poor passes or failing to clear the lines. Sometimes you have to attack the ball a bit more, be more agressive or do the simple things when clearing the lines with the confidence that the opposition will get nothing from it. Need to lose that little bit of imposter syndrome that sometimes seems to be around us. As NL said you have to focus and concentrate and be on it for the duration of the game. We switched off for their goal. G Wardrope Post Edited (Wed 13 May 10:22) Reply |
| 90. Author: veteraneastender Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 10:18 I don’t get the “nothing to fear” mindset about Firhill on Friday - we’ve failed to beat them on 5 occasions so far this season. Mind you a bit of luck is due. Reply |
| 91. Author: shellypar Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 10:20 veteraneastender, Wed 13 May 10:18 Because theres nothing to fear? COYP Reply |
| 92. Author: Hoolie Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 10:23 Even game and a much better to watch than Arbroath. Morrison was good but he needs to be running at defenders with the ball more as he has pace. Amade was great in midfield. If we had a Chris Kane that could go the 90mins then we would have won that game. Ashcroft needs a good thumping in the game on Friday night! Ref was utter dross.... Reply |
| 93. Author: Indiapar1 Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 10:31 shellypar, Wed 13 May 10:20 I think fear is the wrong word. You can respect your opponent but why fear them? Past results have no bearing in the game for Friday. There are so many other variables that can affect the outcome current form, players, confidence etc. If you dont adopt that mindest you are already beaten. G Wardrope Reply |
| 94. Author: wee eck Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 11:09 According to the match preview on COWS our recent record at Firhill is better than our record at EEP where we haven`t won in 7 games whereas we have won 2 of the last 5 away games. One was the famous game iunder John McLaughlan in January 2025 when we won 4-1 but we also won 3-1 in February 2024. I think that was a televised game in which Matty Todd scored after running from the halfway line. Reply |
| 95. Author: Indiapar1 Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 11:11 Theres an old Chinese proverb that says its not a beautiful woman that blinds a man but the man himself i perception is shaped more by inner emotions than external reality.we can absolutely beat PT on Friday. They are not unbeatable. G Wardrope Reply |
| 96. Author: DunfyDave Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 11:29 Indiapar1, Wed 13 May 10:31 ^^^ I don`t think they were posting that we "should fear them" I.P. They were saying "we shouldn`t" ! I am sure we will respect them considering they are a good team and finished 2 spots above us but suspect they will be respecting us too DunfyDave Reply |
| 97. Author: Bletchley_Par Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 12:14 Our tactics... Give the ball to Morrison. He turned us into a team battling against the bad playoffs into a team competing in the good playoffs and a cup final  Reply |
| 98. Author: Higgys Mohawk Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 12:27 On reflection that was a hard fought game between two evenly matched teams. If only Robbie Fraser had found the corner with that chance or we were awarded one of those penalties. There were times we looked nervy and we were lucky not to concede in that frantic last 5 minutes. In the next game Tod needs to stand up to Ashcroft. Surely we won’t get a ref giving us nothing again in the 2nd leg! I think if 2 of Mullen, Ngwenya and Bene leave then we could do with signing a centre half with similar qualities to those two at Thistle. If we keep Ox, add in another experienced (and quality) CB to complement what we have then we’ll have a strong spine of experience with Gilmour, Kane and those two. I think the winner of this tie will give St Mirren a run for their money. Let’s hope it’s the Scottish Cup Winners Cup Playoff Final 😉 Post Edited (Wed 13 May 12:27) Reply |
| 99. Author: bannerpar Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 12:49 For a young player I think Tod did alright as far as standing up to Ashcroft was concerned last night. He was on the receiving end of a lot of heavy challenges but just got up and got on with it and was still willing to run with the ball. A lot of players would have hid. Reply |
| 100. Author: veteraneastender Date: Wed 13th May 2026. 13:21 "I am sure we will respect them considering they are a good team and finished 2 spots above us but suspect they will be respecting us too" Yes, based on the league table respect is the appropriate word. Reply |
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