Scottish Cup Champions 1 - 0 Serial Losers

Never in doubt my man

 

I wouldnt say our last couple of performances vs them suggest we “have their number” mate. Our individual quality had a big part to play in that result.

I think Ange, more than anyone will want a performance as well as a result in this one. Especially off the back of the motherwell performance.

Granted we were missing a few key players, but the motherwell performance might actually be a blessing in disguise as it should give us a kick up the backside for Sunday.

 

I dont disagree, he has defo shown flashes of what he can do but he is not going to have too many more opportunities to show it if he doesnt step it up. Competition at a club like ours should be fierce.

 

This could be the longest week ever, hurry up Sunday!

 

Our lads have trained all week

Goldson only managed 2hours no contact training today
Raskin and Kent apparently haven't trained all week

Beale planning throwing them in

 

Hart

AJ
CCV
Starfelt
Taylor

Iwata
Mcgregor
Hatate

Jota
Kyogo
Maeda

 

Scoring first could be key. I can see the fight deserting them if we do.

They couldnt beat us in the last game when we were not at it, but we put them to the sword by taking our chances. Its all they have left to play for.

If we went one ahead, i can see it demoralising them as i cant see them having the belief that they can put us away.

 

If kyogo scores he's the first player to score in 4 consecutive games against the huns/the tribute act since John Collins

 

I'd love them to be thrown in. Goldson is going to be rusty as *. Partnering him up with either other of the bombscares at the back with Kyogo buzzing about. Could be amazing to watch.

Raskin and Kent will have a shock to their system if they haven't trained all week.

Beale said in his presser that Kent and Goldson trained today though and was waiting to see how they reacted to it. Didn't mention Raskin.

They sound like they're all on their last legs over there.

Finish them.

 

He has only gone two consecutive games in a row without scoring this season. Didn't score against Motherwell, so you're backing him to score on Sunday.

Their backline suggests he will get some/a lot of joy.

 

Or the quickest. Most weeks aren't 2 days long.

 

That all depends when you start your week!!! Lol

 

More confident. Bar Ibrox where we were fairly poor, we’ve controlled the game each match.

 

That looks like the team to me.

 

That midfield will absolutely boss it

 

I've seen in my time so many seasons where the dominant team have

 

CANNOT start Hatate.

Yes, he's almost a vital player for us, but 5 weeks out is way too much to start a game of this intensity.

Look at the hack of Mooy in the last fixture against these bottom dwellers, he's was worse than a man down ffs.

Jota starts as he hasn't been out as long, and his natural flair is a must have against their backline.

Hatate will be far too rusty, and the first 20 minutes of this game will see them boot everything that moves with no reprecussions. We could lose the midfield.

Cal, Iwata and O'Reilly.

Turnbull for OReilly might even be a better shout, as I think he'll bust his heart out to stake a claim.

Hatate on after 60 if we're goalS up ie, more than one, and in control of the game.

 

I agree but I can help thinking of McGregor being out for 2 months and his first game back was away to Aberdeen, where he scored the winner and got man of the match.

I know McGregor is a machine but isn't Hatate?

At the start of the week I was sure the best we could hope for was Hatate on the bench. I'm not sure now if Ange doesn't throw him in from the off.

 

Hart

Johnston
CCV
Starfelt
Taylor

McGregor
Iwata
Hatate???/O'Riley/Mooy/Haksabanovic

Jota
Maeda
Kyogo

Can't make my mind up on the other Cm , don't think Hatate will be fit enough , and personally I think O'Riley and Mooy have been off form , would start Haka and sub him off for Hatate last 30mins

 

I think it is too risky to start Hatate, remember back to when he first signed and was putting in some amazing but also very poor performances due to not being 100%. Obviously we don't see how he is on the training field and he could be good to go and I'm sure Ange will make the right decision but with the limited knowledge we have I wouldn't start him, I think he will be important later in the game as the filth usually press us harder late on in games and his abilities will be invaluable then.

Hart
Johnston
CCV
Starfelt
Taylor
McGregor
Iwata
O'Riley
Jota
Kyogo
Maeda