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Friday, August 18, 2006

Bring on Hearts

So it looks like a debut for Bardsey tomorrow in the biggest game of the season for us so far. This is going to be really tough as Hearts will be looking to maintain their form shown so far while we have struggled somewhat and I think it is going to be very tight, in fact I wouldn't rule out a goalless draw. I would love to see an entertaining game but frankly I cannot see that happening.

It is about time the defence gelled and also its high time that Leitizi stops his antics and goes for the no nonsense approach when it comes to clearances for example. Other than that he is a good keeper though. Maybe also it may be worth giving Gavin Rae a run out as the two sitting midfielders style of play may not be suited to the type of game this is going to be but in saying that I cannot see many changes in the team, speaking of which this is how I think we will line up tomorrow.

--------------------------------------Leitizi-------------------------------------------


Bardsey---------------Svennson-------------------J Rod--------------------Smith

----------------------Hemdani-----------------Clement----------------------------

Burke-----------------------------Buffel-------------------------------Sionko

-----------------------------------Boyd--------------------------------------------

Subs, McGregor, Hutton, Rae, Adam, Martin, Prso, Sebo

While Adam has done ok so far I think we need a wee bit more experience in there and Sionko can play on the left pretty effectively while Burke will do his thing on the right. Buffel must perform tomorrow, no ifs, no buts, he must perform and take his chances if and when he gets them. Craig Gordon is an outstanding keeper, one of the best young keepers in Europe, I would say and it will be a tall order to score past him and that is why I think Boyd will start due to his goalscoring instincts. Prso can come on later as well as Sebo and I would be surprised if we didn't see Lee Martin in action at some point.

So heres hoping for a great result tomorrow, lets see it happen guys!!