[edinlichtie]

I think Arbroath are beginning to be a team you can start thinking about backing again. Earlier in the season we were very hit and miss, but as mentioned we have bolstered the defence - Rattary proving to be an inspired signing. 1 goal conceeded in 4 games i think??!? Striker Brazil has got that all important confidence with his 1st goal in ages against Stenny, and then bangs in the winner the week after against the Shire.

Albion are a team we always seem to have exciting games against, probably the non-local-team i've seen us play the most in recent years.

Have only actually been to 2 games in 2008 (Montrose and Stenny) due to working in Sudan since the start of the year, but always get post-match analysis from mates at the game.

I would agree with parahandy that some of these odds on shots will get beaten, there's a shitloat of them! Lets hope Arbroath aint one of them. Would definitely take them at anything approaching evens. Just looked, and 4/5 is decent price.


Other games -
Wouldn't touch Fife at short odds.
Shire could be a great shout at monster odds away to Elgin - i'd definitely take the 4.4 available!!!
Montrose too short for a local derby.
Sten v Stran, no bet.

[parksy]

so edin do you think that 4-6 on montrose is bad price......i think its a great price mate.....the way both teams played last weekend it really does look a banker bet.....i can see montrose winning 3 or 4 here.....but as you said edin there is nearly allways shocks.....plenty of odds on favourites this weekend......i just hope i can avoid the shocks.....thats the key to winning this weekend......

[kompressaur]

Morning Parksy. Ive been a bit depressed last few weeks Parksy and i still am today but i wil try and contribute. I'll be ok when ive finished up here and i am back working. That Friday night feeing etc.

Ross at Berwick you ay Parksy? Not the price i like to take but it would take a minor miracle for Berwick to get anything. Sad thing s these miracles happen and i couldnt take any team in scots 1-2-3 at 4/9 away from home i think but i hope it comes in for you. Berwick might be the best they havbe looked for a while with these 3 paossibly playing Parksy

Robbie Manson and Gary Wood came through a bounce game with Linlithgow Rose on Tuesday night. Grant McNicholl also started and all three are in line for a return to action on Saturday. Bolo partnered Mark Stevenson in attack with reserve players and trialists making up the team. Berwick lost the game 2-1.

thedailypunt.com - Berwick Rangers .net

aye its all a bit too cloudy and odds on for me Parksy. I dont like things that look to easy. It give me an air of doubt as i never expect the expected. Aye too short for me Parksy but good luck.

Montrose have made some ok signings (forfar too possibly) I again think Montrose are too short on first inspection. I would want 4/5 not 4/6 before i started to look at that. I will have a look though especially at he reports this season etc. Im just wary of odds on especially away from home Parksy. I aint here just to shit on your picks

4/5 on Arbroath looks quite interesting. I wouldnt back Arbroath on their merits but i possibly could take on Albion Rovers who seem short of firepower now Hunter has gone. I'll read up thread more on this one but again i couldnt be filled with confidence taking an Arbroath team that only has won at home about 3 times this season (unchecked)

Heh i might as well not fancy your East Fife tip too parksy In for a penny eh? I lost on this fixture earlier this season and East Fifes record at dumbarton aint great. Dumbarton aint a team to have any faith in but whilst east Fifs forward line are getting a bit stuttery i aint touching them. Some of the bookies prices on East Fife are mental. 2/5 etc I would rate East fife as slightly less then even money to take anthing from this one. Mcphee could have a blinder, moore could show he has some talent left (like hjis over head kick the other week) Lennon could have the defence well organised. Always a hard place to go and i can see this one possibly being a dour 0-0. Not a game for me.

The 4/5 with Paddy Power on elgin does look quite interesting. East stirling are no mugs mind and with rodgers upfront and maybe Kelly back theyll be up for this And not forgettting that Savage and Niven will go head to head again after the last time when they met in the Car Park. aye interesting all in.

aye fcuk it im gonna be negative about QOS too Parksy and then work my way forward to a more positive feeling. QOS are the form team in div one but how many great performances have they put in? To me theyve just had wee purple patches in games, 3 goals in 5 minutes, 2 in 4 minutes etc and killed off games. stirling will be looking at catching Clyde now and wont be no pushovers. I'll read up the thread a bit Parksy and see whats being said. For the record my shortlist this week will be-

Livi 20/19 Expekt
St Johnstone 6/4 Victor Chandler
Brechin 3/1 Skybet
Arbroath 4/5

Peterhead, Cowdenbeath and Dunfermline could all come into the equation

[kompressaur]

Here's an ok link for more Cowdenbeath news
Central Fife Times | The Blue Brazil

Cowdenbeath boss Brian Welsh is looking for his side to start grinding out results in their bid to climb away from the play-off zone of the Barrs Irn Bru Second Division.

Saturday’s narrow defeat to Airdrie has pushed Cowden into the second bottom spot but they have games in hand and can climb away from the area of the table.

But the manager knows that the harvest of points will have to start as soon as possible.

He was pretty pleased with the performance on Saturday. He said, “Our injury hoodoo hit us again in the build-up to the game and we were six regulars short against Airdrie but we gave them a real run for their money.

“The defence was much better than against Ross County and I was delighted with the way young Jamie Reid adapted to the environment.

“The fact is we missed a gilt edged chance just before they scored and we have to start converting these sort of openings. I thought all in all we were worth a point”.

The manager added, “We are heading into an important phase of the season and to work our way up the table we have to start grinding out results.

“Points are what we need and we will have to work hard to get our recovery underway”.

Mr Welsh is hopeful of at least two players being back in action for this weekend’s trip to Alloa.

Central defender John Armstrong missed the Airdrie match with a knee injury picked up in training but he should be fit for next week and Jay Shields is now free from suspension.

Pat Scullion went off late on last weekend with a knock but he took should be ready for the trip to Recreation Park.

Meanwhile Bryan Gilfillan is about three weeks away from recovering from his shoulder injury.

And i was just reading htis on alloa. I think i better go get me a smoke.
The Duffle Forum - Maitland has to accept most of the blame

[kompressaur]

Div one last game-
The Pie Shop > Thistle 1-1 Dunfermline
The Pie Shop > Accies 1-0 Perth Saints
The Pie Shop > Stirling 1-3 Queens
The Pie Shop > Morton 0 Dundee 2
The Pie Shop > Clyde 2-1 Livingston

Div one game before-
The Pie Shop > St Johnstone 4-1 Hamilton
The Pie Shop > Livi 4 Clyde 2
The Pie Shop > Queens 2 Stirling 2
The Pie Shop > Dundee 2-1 Morton
The Pie Shop > Pars V Jags

[kompressaur]

div two last time-
The Pie Shop > Brechin 4 - 2 Airdrie
The Pie Shop > Queen's Park V Peterhead
The Pie Shop > Cowdenbeath V Alloa
The Pie Shop > Ayr V Raith
The Pie Shop > Ross V Berwick

game before-
The Pie Shop > Alloa 3 - 2 Cowden
The Pie Shop > Airdrie 2-1 Brechin
The Pie Shop > Rovers 2 - 3 Ayr

[kompressaur]

div three last games-
The Pie Shop > Shire Vs. Elgin
The Pie Shop > East Fife V Dumbarton
The Pie Shop > Stranraer V Stenhousemuir
The Pie Shop > The Mo V Tractor Boys
The Pie Shop > Arbroath V Albion

game before...
The Pie Shop > Stenhousmuir 1 Stranraer 4
The Pie Shop > Elgin 6 (six) Shire 0

Elgin
Total shots - 23
On Target - 18
Off Target - 5

Shire
Total shots - 4
On Target - 1
Off Target - 3

The Pie Shop > Dumbarton 1 - 1 East Fife
The Pie Shop > Forfar 1 - 4 Montrose
The Pie Shop > Arbroath V Albion Rovers

[parksy]

komp you are filling me with confidence mate no only joking ive got a feeling tomorrow is either going to be a great day and the games go to form.....or its going to be a shit day with plenty of shocks......you never know......i know berwick have got them 3 back for tomorrow.....but county are playing top stuff this past few weeks.....there is no-way that i can see anything other than a easy county win here.....bar a miracle....same goes for montrose......thats my main 2 teams for tomorrow....if they both can do the buisness anything else will be a bonus.....

[kompressaur]

im sorry Parksy. Im just my usual sticky self. I find it hard to find a 'certainty' but easier to find something thats a bit of value. Its the same every week and it annoys me sometimes as it sounds like im just trying to shit on folks bets. I'll keep on reading up and hopefully i can remove some of my uncertainty

[Cinny]

Im just simply backing against the teams that are bottom in the four divisions in scotland simply has to have a decent chance of coming in

[kompressaur]

dont do it Cinny. i dont know who they are but surely thats not showing profit over the season? This week im only backing teams that start with the letter B

Nah who do you fancy really Cinny?

Any team news about? Im a bit skatty (ooer) this week but thats only because i know what im gonna be backing and there aint much discussion. Not true St Johnstone will need to be looked at. Why do i like them? i better remind myself..its because St Johnstone have always had the upper hanbd with these two..well since last season. 2 performances this season i think Hamilton were doing there best and St Johnstone had some improvement in them. I would make St J 5/4. I wont under estimate Hamilton i just think st johnstone will have their measure. Nothing more than 3pts on them mind (team news to come) I just think at the 6/4 its pretty solid. Theres also the great universe of St Johnstone winning and the league tightening up again. 10pts off Hamilton with 11 to play. I cant see me not taking St johnstone but as ever with htem team news will be imprtant nd wll be needed looked at.

[Cinny]

I fancy Berwick, Stirling, Gretna and Forfar to get beat because they are crap and their form all season points to each of these teams getting beat

[edinlichtie]

Originally Posted by parksy

so edin do you think that 4-6 on montrose is bad price......i think its a great price mate.....the way both teams played last weekend it really does look a banker bet.....i can see montrose winning 3 or 4 here.....but as you said edin there is nearly allways shocks.....plenty of odds on favourites this weekend......i just hope i can avoid the shocks.....thats the key to winning this weekend......

Wouldn't say it's the worst price ever looking at form, but i've seen way too many shocks in local derbies to ever take a price like that!!

Earlier this season, Forfar hadn't won an away game in 20 months or something stupid, everyone expects a home win, they come to gayfield and win 3-2...

[kompressaur]

at Cinny. Edin echoes my sentiments on Forfar's chances cinny and i dont think there will be much between QOS and stirling tomorrow. Ross county should have a bagfull but when you see the 3 coming back to the fold and Berwick only losing 4 home games all season i dont think its possibly as cut and dried as the odds suggest Cinny. What price will you get on the roll up?

[parksy]

edin i remember that arbroath v forfar game well....arbroath cost me a fortune that day.....but thats the day that arbroath played terrible was it not?you cant play terrible and expect to win......same goes for montrose tomorrow....if they play terrible they wont win....simple.....but if they play like they did last saturday they will win this game very easy.....no matter what forfar play like......montrose will win......thats the gamble folks.....same goes for ross county....if they play like they have been playing in their last few games they will beat berwick very easy....no matter what berwick play like...it wont matter.....