So, we continue the Falkirk saga on Saturday 23rd March. Some say they are a bogey team, but I've witnessed a couple of fine victories at Westfield in recent years. This will be a different Falkirk, too, without Steven Pressley at the helm. So, what difference will that make? Since we played Falkirk in that ill-fated cup match they have played only twice, suffering a 2-0 defeat at Morton and drawing with Raith Rovers at home. They also have the very experienced Alex Smith, their technical director, taking charge as interim manager.
In the topsy-turvy world of the Scottish First Division any prediction is foolhardy, but that won't stop me expressing an opinion. Accies are quite capable of beating Falkirk - without a wonder goal against us and with a wee touch of luck for Andy Ryan we would have done so on 2 March. Accies away record is only marginally worse than their home record this year and it could be that there is less pressure of expectation on the team away from home. There are no known injury issues (at the time of writing), although whether the fragile Alex Neil will last 90 mins or not (from a fitness point of view!) is anybody's guess. Hopefully Stevie May will have a bit of luck and Martin Canning will keep Lyle Taylor quiet, leading me to conclude that Accies will pinch a tight game with the only goal.
Looking forward to the game although to be honest I've had enough of the recent weather and sitting in the stand for 90 minutes is not doing it for me at the moment. Another long john's day i think. I wonder if Mcshane will feature as I see in the Advertiser he has come through another 90 minutes with the under 19's? Having sponsored his shirt its going to be a pretty clean one I get at the end of the season!!!!
ReplyDeleteMore snow forecast. My biggest concern is whether this game goes ahead. If it does, I feel we're due a break against Falkirk, although to be honest, I thought that before the cup game. I stop short of David's optimism, and would be happy with a draw. It must be a good time to get them, though...
ReplyDeleteLooks like game on, according to @acciesfc on Twitter!
ReplyDeleteGame is definitely on and it will be freezing. Despite that I'll be there. I have a feeling that we'll get a result from this one - or maybe I'm just an optimist....
ReplyDeleteComment not published earlier, as it duplicated info already on the blog, and was posted anonymously. Sorry, mig20, but thanks for your input.
ReplyDeleteI didnt intend to post annon but when I logged in with Google I didnt get a chance to show my real name
ReplyDeleteNo problem, mig20, you need to either change your Google name, or choose another way of replying (not logged into Google).
ReplyDeleteI think I've got it now ;)
ReplyDeleteLOL! Welcome to the blog, Martin!
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