Reluctant to start this thread, given that we have lost both games when I started the game thread in recent times. 

 

In any case, our home form has been fairly strong under McInnes, yesterday & more recently against Killie when we lost Devlin early doors to a sending off aside. I see no reason, not even our shot shy Strikers and lack of creative midfielders, for that to change.

 

Livngston have done themselves proud with their start to the season, they are extremely organised and work very hard off the ball, they have huge, physical defenders and are a threat from set pieces. However, I would expect us to nullify that after yesterday's debacle and be strong enough to stand up to it.

 

My starting 11 may cause controversy, but it's not like it'll be the 11 on the night.

 

                    Lewis

 

Logan    Considine    McKenna    Lowe

 

 

              Gleeson  Shinnie

 

 

McGinn          Wright      GMS/McLennan

 

                    Cosgrove

 

 

GMS has to come back if he's allowed, medically. I have opted for Wright in the 10 role as I feel he could be okay in there, and to be honest, Ferguson needs a rest, and his big goals aside, I don't think his performances have been that good to be honest, file under Shinnie, shows good moments, but nowhere near enough, I actually thought he should have been replaced 2nd half Wednesday at Rangers, as he completely drifted out of the game, but he was physically beat, which I understand given the shift he put in. But it was more evident yesterday again, when the game passed him by.

 

I have opted for Gleeson as he now deserves another opportunity, a misplaced pass aside, against St Mirren, he's done nothing wrong to merit being left out as much as he has been. We need someone in there with the nous to pick the right pass and not rush anything, it will be a tight game on Tuesday and we need clever heads. Shinnie can do his usual tenacious side of the game, but his composure when picking the right pass is lacking, give Gleeson the chance.

 

McGinn has to come back in, we need his creativity, albeit I would rather see it in the 10 role, but I think Wright has played more than enough out there, give him the chance through the middle, get him running directly at Centre Half's and see how he fairs.

 

And yes, Cosgrove back in up top, their Centre Half's are big bastards, would be foolish to play May, Anderson or Wilson against them, if we opt for 2 Strikers, then Cosgrove/Anderson for me. But have a feeling he'll maintain 2 sitting midfielders.

 

If we play with speed and intent, we will cruise it, I really believe that, if we labour and look for set pieces etc... it'll play into their hands.

 

* Will go for 3-0 Home win ( Cosgrove, Wright, McGinn ) or 1-0 ( Considine )

 

 

* Depending on style of play.

 

Thank fuck.

I’ve an appointment with a psychiatric nurse in 30 minutes if it had stayed 2-1 I’d probably have been committed

Really good second half, thought it had run away from us but the kid does it again. Fast becoming a cult hero is Lewis.

As someone said to me at killie recently, never in doubt. 

 

In - hud mi back

 

 

Anyone know if the pie shop(Mainer) takes card payment.

 

 

  Cheers,....they dinna. Didna have time for food before the game,and nae cash,hence query.

 

 

  Emaciated, but happy     

Started the game well, intent was there and got our reward, lovely assist for Cosgrove, finished well by McGinn, would really rather we skipped the rest of the half after that. 

 

The introduction of McLennan was the difference, so much so, they had to make a change 10 minutes into the 2nd half to try and nullify him.

 

Thought Cosgrove & May actually worked well together, really pleased for Cosgrove, he takes a lot of unwarranted stick, stick brought on by our style of play, not his fault, but an assist, a goal and generally a good performance from him. May again, played well, done plenty correct, but how many chances does he need? Two 1 on 1's and hit both straight to the Keeper, they weren't " Good saves " they were poor finishes. But his overall game was good, so perhaps we'll see more of them up front? They certainly caused a very organised and much applauded defence this season, problems.

 

Also, well done to young Ferguson, another big goal, albeit he was largely anonymous throughout the 90 minutes, but he was in the right place at the right time and took that goal brilliantly, he'll develop into a very good player, he just needs to involve himself more, is that down to us largely bypassing the midfield? Could be.

 

Still some negatives tonight, the goals we conceded were shockingly poor, the sooner Devlin is back, the better. Considine was excellent in the Cup Final and then again at Ibrox, but he's been rather piss these last 2 games.

 

Overall, a much needed 3 points, a very good and intense 2nd half, we were relentless and got our just rewards, and much like Rangers in the opening game of the season, that's what happens when you time waste at every opportunity, you concede a late goal  Get it right up you, Livingston.

Never saw that coming when we went 2-1 down. Great result now need to replicated that 2nd half performance for 90 minutes against Dundee, St Mirren and Hearts.

Night and day between the performances in either half. Could and really should have been 5, no idea how Consi contrived to miss the header and May should've scored not long after.

 

McGinn, Cosgrove, May all very good but McLennan deservedly m.o.m

 

Consi poor and Lewis looked shaky. All very quiet on Devlin situation need him back asap but have a horrible feeling he might be out for a while

 

Need 3 points Saturday to continue the recovery from St J

Can't believe I had £8 on Niall McGinn First Goal at (6/1) guys!!!!!!

Just as the ball is challenged for in our half, before breaking forward in the attack that ended up in the corner which caused the corner, which Ferguson got the winner from. I was sitting here bemoaning the draw...

 

Cant wait to see McLennan on one side and GMS on the other (& a decent CAM). Just hope we get to keep Lowe after January, too.

 

Cosgrove did well, as did May, and one of McGinn’s better (recent) games.

 

Ref shite as usual should have had pen for foul on Ferguson or at least subsequent hand ball, also thought FK for foul in first half on RHS looked like it was in the box, and was foul outside area on Cosgrove for his “dive”. As was assistant. Like to see a replay but thought first ball through for their second was offside. Just after Cosgrove yellow, ball up other end and he puts flag up despite being 10 yards back, so really had no idea. OK our benefit but still shite.

 

 

Cosgrove and May,take a lot of stick,but were very good tonight.Need a longer run together.McGinn good too,just have to accept enigmatic type players like him and GMS for the magic they can pull out the bag.

    MacLennan was excellent,but not sure how much that was down to their L/B being mince.Wont do his confidence any harm though.

 

 

  An unlikely but welcome win.Haste ye back Devlin and COYR

 

ps GIRUY the wee Livvy sub at the Merkland end in the first half.Hun..probably

Cosgrove "dive" was definitely a foul. Just outside the box but their defender was last man, clear goal scoring opportunity so would have been red but Thompson bottled it and took the easy option. Twice in a week Cosgrove has been unfairly punished for fouls committed against him with no recourse for appeal

Cosgrove "dive" was definitely a foul. Just outside the box but their defender was last man, clear goal scoring opportunity so would have been red but Thompson bottled it and too the easy option. Twice in a week Cosgrove hs been unfairly punished for fouls committed against him with no recourse for appeal

 

I have to admit - and I haven't seen it back - it looked to me like Cosgrove moved his leg towards their player rather than the other way round. I was pretty close to it in the RDS, but Thompson is still the worst ref in the league - a total arrogant cunt.

 

We were ace in the second half tonight though, really enjoyable. From the kick off they just pressed the shite out of Livi, with some excellent play by McLennan, Cosgrove and May. Great to see May creating opportunities for himself with huge effort. He's not had many good chances (in front of goal) so getting himself in those positions is the first step. Thought Ferguson was poor until he scored, but he worked hard, as did Shinnie. Considine poor for the first goal, McKenna for the second, but the effort from the whole team (apart from Wright who was shite) made up for it in spades. 

 

Finally, special mention to McInnes for getting it right tonight. That formation has to be what we play every time we play at home. There's no room for Ball at Pittodrie unless its as cover for Shinnie or Ferguson. We need to set up to win games at home. Even in the first half we created more opporunities than against St Johnstone, and that setup is absolutely vital to that. He also must have fairly battered them at half time, as we were relentless in the second half. More of the same in the next two games dandies.

Cosgrove and May,take a lot of stick,but were very good tonight.Need a longer run together.McGinn good too,just have to accept enigmatic type players like him and GMS for the magic they can pull out the bag.

    MacLennan was excellent,but not sure how much that was down to their L/B being mince.Wont do his confidence any harm though.

 

 

  An unlikely but welcome win.Haste ye back Devlin and COYR

 

ps GIRUY the wee Livvy sub at the Merkland end in the first half.Hun..probably

 

Spill the beans Hendo min, fit happened?

I have to admit - and I haven't seen it back - it looked to me like Cosgrove moved his leg towards their player rather than the other way round. I was pretty close to it in the RDS, but Thompson is still the worst ref in the league - a total arrogant cunt.

 

We were ace in the second half tonight though, really enjoyable. From the kick off they just pressed the shite out of Livi, with some excellent play by McLennan, Cosgrove and May. Great to see May creating opportunities for himself with huge effort. He's not had many good chances (in front of goal) so getting himself in those positions is the first step. Thought Ferguson was poor until he scored, but he worked hard, as did Shinnie. Considine poor for the first goal, McKenna for the second, but the effort from the whole team (apart from Wright who was shite) made up for it in spades. 

 

Finally, special mention to McInnes for getting it right tonight. That formation has to be what we play every time we play at home. There's no room for Ball at Pittodrie unless its as cover for Shinnie or Ferguson. We need to set up to win games at home. Even in the first half we created more opporunities than against St Johnstone, and that setup is absolutely vital to that. He also must have fairly battered them at half time, as we were relentless in the second half. More of the same in the next two games dandies.

 

Aye, I forgot to mention him in my take of the game, he was very poor. I still want him to succeed, obviously, anyone that puts a Dons Top on, I want them to succeed ( Even May before anyone pipes in! ) but I am beginning to have my doubts sadly, I just think he's not a winger, simple as that, he may come good in the 10 role? But out wide, he's behind McLennan in the pecking order now.

Spill the beans Hendo min, fit happened?

 

 

  Giving us the GIRUY in the main stand after Livvys 2nd goal 

 

  Giving us the GIRUY in the main stand after Livvys 2nd goal 

 

Wanker, hope you reciprocated after Ferguson's goal. 

Good start with Shinnie's goal & then decided to play silly beggars up till half time.

2nd half was as good as anything we have produced this season, what a difference young Connor made with his direct running & him & Logan did well down that side.  Really could & should have been 5 or 6 2, missing some glorious chances.

Special word for Scott Mckenna who never gave the big Livvy striker a sniff (most defences have struggled against him this season ), what a power of work Stevie May put in.

What a bounce when the overhead kick went in, he doesn't do tap ins does he ? 

 

Needed that 3 points

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guessing you mean McGinn ali

 

Anyway, highlights:

 

I have to admit - and I haven't seen it back - it looked to me like Cosgrove moved his leg towards their player rather than the other way round. I was pretty close to it in the RDS, but Thompson is still the worst ref in the league - a total arrogant cunt.

 

We were ace in the second half tonight though, really enjoyable. From the kick off they just pressed the shite out of Livi, with some excellent play by McLennan, Cosgrove and May. Great to see May creating opportunities for himself with huge effort. He's not had many good chances (in front of goal) so getting himself in those positions is the first step. Thought Ferguson was poor until he scored, but he worked hard, as did Shinnie. Considine poor for the first goal, McKenna for the second, but the effort from the whole team (apart from Wright who was shite) made up for it in spades. 

 

Finally, special mention to McInnes for getting it right tonight. That formation has to be what we play every time we play at home. There's no room for Ball at Pittodrie unless its as cover for Shinnie or Ferguson. We need to set up to win games at home. Even in the first half we created more opporunities than against St Johnstone, and that setup is absolutely vital to that. He also must have fairly battered them at half time, as we were relentless in the second half. More of the same in the next two games dandies.

 

Have a Simmie for your synopsis 

Can't actually believe that I'm watching this shite 

 

By christ that went to the wire didn't it.

Glad I perservered with watching online.

Second half performance was more like it.

Bit of dubiety about the corner the goal came from but that only served to highlight two things.

Thomson is incompetent (some ludicrous decisions over the course of the game) and also that for once a team hell bent on time wasting got their just desserts. Onwards to Paisley on Saturday and has made up my mind to attend.

Same team that played the second half from the off on Saturday please.

I'd be tempted to throw Ball in at centre half beside McKenna as Consi has been a liability past 2 games, he played CH for sevco a few times when he was there.

 

Otherwise yes go with the second half line up to start even if GMS is deemed fit......he can come on around the 70th minute to ease him back in  gently (or half time if things going really badly).

I'd be tempted to throw Ball in at centre half beside McKenna as Consi has been a liability past 2 games, he played CH for sevco a few times when he was there.

 

Otherwise yes go with the second half line up to start even if GMS is deemed fit......he can come on around the 70th minute to ease him back in  gently (or half time if things going really badly).

 

Sounds like a plan with GMS 

Ball could do a job probably a better than Considine, Ball played nearly 50% of his games started at CB for sevco

I'd be tempted to throw Ball in at centre half beside McKenna as Consi has been a liability past 2 games, he played CH for sevco a few times when he was there.

 

Ball was absolutely rank when he played there earlier in the season and definitely isn't a better centre half than Considine. Considine was poor against St Johnstone, but so was McKenna and both were at fault for the goals last night (Considine more so obviously). Prior to that he was excellent against the Huns and Tims. Other than his fuck up for the goal (and miss) last night he was okay (in very windy conditions) and certainly not an area I'd be concerned about against St Mirren. Even his fuck up last night was just a poor touch rather than being way out of position or letting his man go. That type of error is more fundamental and can happen to anyone (I actually think Lewis could have taken man and ball). I actually thought that the second goal was far poorer as a defence than the first, with McKenna particularly culpable (although I'm certain their player was offside in the build up, we still had plenty of cover). Ball is very much a midfielder, regardless of where he played for Sevco in the diddy league.

actually thought that the second goal was far poorer as a defence than the first, with McKenna particularly culpable (although I'm certain their player was offside in the build up, we still had plenty of cover). Ball is very much a midfielder, regardless of where he played for Sevco in the diddy league.

 

Pretty much how I viewed the two goals last night. The second was a complete catalogue of errors. McKenna got turned inside out which was particularly bad.