So United tumbled out of the cup on Tuesday night at Easter Road but I think we can be pleased with certain aspects of our cup clash vs Hibs.
Certainly the fact that we gave them a bit of a bloody nose in both games bodes well. Probably the most pleasing thing was the fact that Shankland shut up some of his critics with his goals in the tie, scoring a fantastic opener on Tuesday night and increasing his value.
There are some criticisms though and they are justified. Defensively we have problems and questions marks surround some of the players after both ties. The full backs have a lot to learn but more worrying is the central partnership. Why Watson has been bombed out is beyond me to be honest, as Reynolds in particular has really struggled. I worry about the captain if we go up. Connolly also concerns me.
Harkes is also a concern. He can still develop but he doesn't look like a Premiership starter for me. Nor of course does Peter Pawlett and I know chucky was on the other day defending him, but he's not for me. Sow of course needs to be moved on at the end of the season.
We miss Nicky Clark.
I though Appere did well though on Tuesday and I was surprised to see him brought off. I was even more surprised that we didn't see McMullan feature in the game. It was however to see more minutes invested in Glass and I'd like to see him return to the starting line up soon.
The focus now returns to league action and it's imperative that we see this season out and finish things off quickly. Then we build for next season. I think we've shown over these games that we should be a competitive team in the league next year.
Mon the Terrors.
HFC 4 DUFC 2
posted on 30/1/20
I never thought I’d read the words “We miss Nicky Clark”
What has football come to?
posted on 30/1/20
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 7 minutes ago
I never thought I’d read the words “We miss Nicky Clark”
What has football come to?
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"We'll miss ntcham"
posted on 30/1/20
comment by lauders (U9757)
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comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 7 minutes ago
I never thought I’d read the words “We miss Nicky Clark”
What has football come to?
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"We'll miss ntcham"
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When you say “we”?
posted on 30/1/20
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 21 seconds ago
comment by lauders (U9757)
posted 32 seconds ago
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 7 minutes ago
I never thought I’d read the words “We miss Nicky Clark”
What has football come to?
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"We'll miss ntcham"
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When you say “we”?
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QUOTATIONS WERE PROVIDED TO AVOID THE THAT
posted on 30/1/20
posted on 30/1/20
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 10 minutes ago
I never thought I’d read the words “We miss Nicky Clark”
What has football come to?
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To be fair I never thought I'd say that either, but we do.
For me he's someone who I notice more when he's not playing than when he does, if that makes sense. He's a very clever player who helps keep the team ticking along. We definitely play better when he's in the team.
posted on 30/1/20
comment by HB Fash (U21935)
posted 16 minutes ago
I would not want to pay 3m for him, even though he's impressed me when i have seen him, even for Scotland.
I think there is better value out there and we are cash strapped to a certain extent. On the flip side there is also much worse value out there.
2m would be the ceiling for my interest in him.
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You won't find a player more composed in front of goal than he is. Certainly not for that money.
While I don't want you to try to take him, I don't think he's a risk.
posted on 30/1/20
comment by Gingernuts (U2992)
posted 15 minutes ago
I never thought I’d read the words “We miss Nicky Clark”
What has football come to?
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My thoughts exactly!
posted on 30/1/20
I totally forgot that this was on and only found out the score because of your article. I was like who the helll are "HFC"?
I remember on Sportscene they used to slate Doidge every week, saying that he is not a footballer. Seems to be scoring a decent amount now.
posted on 30/1/20
Doidge seems to have started scoring goals the minute Heckingbottom was sacked. I'm sure his former manager is cursing him.