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Topic: Match thread ~ ICT 0-0 DAFC FT
121. Author:  NMCmassive        
Date: Sun 2nd Aug 2026. 10:38

Could it be that sometimes it’s better to play 3 at the back and sometimes it’s better to play 4 depending on the opponent and how they’re set up and their players individual strengths and weaknesses?

First league game of the season. ICT played us off the park in the first half but once we got a handle on the game we should have won it? We’ve got a good squad (that we might still add to) but we’re not light years in front of everyone else so we still need to set up right and perform to the best of our ability. ICT almost caught us out but we’ve still been able to nick a point.

COYP

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122. Author:  Higgys Mohawk        
Date: Sun 2nd Aug 2026. 11:08

I think yesterday showed that we need to add at least a couple if we’re wanting to go up. I still think we need a player to play RWB that has the power to go beyond the fullback. And another combative CM, we struggled in there and I’m not sure Gilmour was 100%.

Overall though, it’s not a bad point. Another clean sheet and could’ve nicked it, so it’s not the worst start.

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123. Author:  NMCmassive        
Date: Sun 2nd Aug 2026. 12:04

Higgys Mohawk, Sun 2 Aug 11:08

I think yesterday showed that we need to add at least a couple if we’re wanting to go up. I still think we need a player to play RWB that has the power to go beyond the fullback. And another combative CM, we struggled in there and I’m not sure Gilmour was 100%.

Overall though, it’s not a bad point. Another clean sheet and could’ve nicked it, so it’s not the worst start.


Given its early season I’m pretty much of this thinking as well. Good points imo

COYP

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124. Author:  GJS93        
Date: Sun 2nd Aug 2026. 12:08

^^ a quick, strong forward who gives an option/threat of running in behind would be useful.

"It was Kane who made the biggest difference led the forward line very well"

which wasnt difficult in comparison to the other forwards, the change of shape helped in some ways but if nothing sticks up front and you keep picking wrong options in midfield and out wide, it doesnt matter what shape you use.

"How many times are we going to start games with 3 x CB’s and finish with 2 before it sinks in the 3x CB’s isn’t effective in this league."

yet there were games they started with a back 4 and had to change it to a 3 which worked better. something is wrong though when it gets changed so many times though, its not as if the opposition arent scouted and analysed etc.

"Be interesting to see the team line up/ set up
against Ayr."

probably Donnelly for Robinson then either J.Tod or Morrison depending if they change to a 4 from the start, the rest will be the same. id go Amade over Corbally but id be surprised if that happened.



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125. Author:  Jeffery        
Date: Sun 2nd Aug 2026. 12:16

Quite a few posts here (including my own) about needing a more physical/combative option in midfield.

How about trying a loan for Findlay Marshall from Aberdeen? He looked good against us on loan at Arbroath last season. I thought he was surprisingly robust despite being quite young.

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126. Author:  BigTpar1986        
Date: Sun 2nd Aug 2026. 12:25

wee eck, Sun 2 Aug 10:08

I`m not a great fan of playing with 3 CBs mainly because it requires two exceptional players capable of attacking and defending in wide areas and such players are rare. However, it seems to be NL`s favoured way of playing and it can`t be that bad considering the overall improvement in performance achieved under his management so I suspect we`re stuck with it. He`s tweaked it in the past when required and I`m sure he`ll do so again.

`If everyone on the pitch doesn`t work hard off the ball there will be problems` seems a bit of a `null statement` to me.


Lil Eric in Miss the point shocker.

A LB doesn’t have to work as hard off the ball as LWB, A traditional CB doesn’t have to work as hard RCB. A traditional CF doesn’t have to work as hard off the ball as CF in a 3-4-3.

You must be a confidence poster.

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127. Author:  wee eck        
Date: Sun 2nd Aug 2026. 12:31

And maybe you`re not very good at putting your point across. Keep practising.



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128. Author:  BigTpar1986        
Date: Sun 2nd Aug 2026. 12:36

wee eck, Sun 2 Aug 12:31

And maybe you`re not very good at putting your point across. Keep practising.


It’s a you problem Eric

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129. Author:  wee eck        
Date: Sun 2nd Aug 2026. 12:42

Why do you feel the need to call fellow-posters names? That suggests to me that you have some kind of problem.



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130. Author:  BigTpar1986        
Date: Sun 2nd Aug 2026. 12:55

wee eck, Sun 2 Aug 12:42

Why do you feel the need to call fellow-posters names? That suggests to me that you have some kind of problem.


That also sounds like a you problem.

Passive aggressive posting is the name of your game and you go unchecked for it.

I wish more people were calling you names or even better calling you out for being a pretentious little man. But again, if me using a different term of endearment for you is causing you that much stress, that’ll do for me.

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131. Author:  Sacktheref69        
Date: Sun 2nd Aug 2026. 13:16

Another post turning into playground name calling. No prizes in guessing who`s involved.....

This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.

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132. Author:  wee eck        
Date: Sun 2nd Aug 2026. 13:23

So, I`m `passive aggressive` but you say you enjoy causing me stress? What does that say about you?

I can`t believe somebody can get so worked up about innocuous, anonymous posts on a provincial football club`s forum. I`ve never come across name-calling since I left primary school and that was usually from folk who had run out of sensible arguments. I have noticed that you don`t confine your personal comments to me though, so I suspect it`s a `you` problem.



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133. Author:  BigTpar1986        
Date: Sun 2nd Aug 2026. 13:26

wee eck, Sun 2 Aug 13:23

So, I`m `passive aggressive` but you say you enjoy causing me stress? What does that say about you?

I can`t believe somebody can get so worked up about innocuous, anonymous posts on a provincial football club`s forum. I`ve never come across name-calling since I left primary school and that was usually from folk who had run out of sensible arguments. I have noticed that you don`t confine your personal comments to me though, so I suspect it`s a `you` problem.


The name I refer to you as only became a problem once your passive aggressive reply was batted away.

Don’t let the facts get in the way of your wee narrative that you’re just a random poster who people unduly take umbrage with though Eric.

Cheerio

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