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Newsgroups: rec.sport.soccer
Subject: Re: Predictions
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Date: 19 Nov 92 08:55:06 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (G C Stewart) writes:
> My forecasts for tonight's World Cup matches.....
>
> Scotland 2 Italy 5
> Switzerland 7 Malta 0
> England 0 Turkey 1
> Northern Ireland 1 Denmark 3
> Belgium 3 Wales 1
> Spain 1 Rep. Ireland 0
> Germany 2 Austria 0
>
> But more importantly this weekend we have...
>
> Airdrie v Hibernian
>
> Candidate for most aerial game of the season. Broomfield must have the
> most lush pitch in Scotland given the amount of time the ball is on the
> grass (never) and the amount of shite that's put on it on Saturdays.
> Anyway the Di's are slipping away to almost certain relegation. They've
> a small squad an they're jaded. Hibs have played reasonably well this
> season without making it count in goals. But I think they'll get the
> breaks this time. 0-2
>
> Celtic v Falkirk
>
> In total contrast this could be a candidate for match of the season.
> The Bairns look like the one side in the Premier league who will not
> come to Celtic Park and try to kill the game. They have a refreshingly
> cavalier approach to the game, and they will score goals in this one
> if they can get good enough possession to the likes of Lennox (son of
> Lisbon Lion) and Sloan, who can both open up defences. If McStay and
> Collins aren't off form though, then Celtic ought to be able to pierce
> the Falkirk defence, which is not impressive. 6-3
>
> Dundee v Dundee United
>
> The non-Derby in Scotland, given that the supporters of these sides
> almost never kick the hell out of each other. What sectarianism there
> ever was with these sides (ie Protestant Dundee and Catholic Dundee
> United) has long since faded. Perhaps Dundee have a more working class
> following, but that's the only distinction I can think of, other than
> that Dundee have been piss poor since the restructuring of the league
> in 1975.
> On the playing side, both sides have been struggling recently. United
> have foolishly sold most of their forward line and Crabbe appears to be
> taking a while to settle in (and Duncan Ferguson is all but ready to
> join Rangers, if rumours are correct). Dundee's manager Stainrod is
> still very much learning his trade and appears to be relying on a
> primitive style of play. I'll edge for United, as they have a good
> record at Dens Park and I think they will be the more cautious of the
> two sides.  1-2

  I must correct a few points from a verbal insomniac like yourself
    A game of football is meant to be a non contact sport.
   Derbies therefore like the Old Firm game and the Capital one,
   are not footie matches,more like lotteries.
    P.S.
    Viccy Ferreyra hammered Jim Duffy with a left hook in the
last Derby, hope this ones about as exciting

>
> Hearts v Rangers
>
> This could be a case of "No football please, we're Huns and Pseudo
> Huns". The one thing guaranteed from this fixture is violence on the
> pitch and this is the worst possible game Rangers could have looked
> for before their match with Marseille. Without the leadership and drive
> of Gough, they could easily struggle against an over physical Hearts
> side. The majority of the Tynecastle clashes often sees only one goal
> between the sides and I'll go along with this scenario again. 1-0
>
> Partick Thistle v Aberdeen
>
> The Jags wil finally get their come uppance this time. Aberdeen are on
> a good run and have been very reliable against the sides below them in
> the league. If they get their noses in front early enough, then I can
> see them winning easily.  0-3
>
> St Johnstone v Motherwell
>
> The Saints have been getting results recently without playing too
> spectacularly (is that not the sign of champions ? :-))) while the
> 'Well are in a rut. Normally there isn't much between these sides
> but given the standard of Motherwell's defending recently, Paul
> Wright - surely one the top strikers going at the moment - could have
> a field day.  3-1
>
> St Mirren v Kilmarnock
>
> The Buddies were absolutely robbed at home last week, but at least
> they managed what will almost certainly be the goal of the season,
> from David Elliot (a product of that fine Celtic youth policy !).
> Killie's problem is lack of class and they depend a lot on exprience.
> St Mirren are easily the most skillful side in the First Division
> but lack of experience and confidence appears to be their main
> problem. Hence theory says they should win easily but reality is
> that there'll be little to choose between them. 1-1
>
> Brechin v Stenhousemuir
>
> Brechin are running away with the Second division title but 'Muir
> have had a new lease of life since appointing Terry Christie as
> manager. A low scoring game, but the best option seems to be go for
> Brechin. 1-0
>
>
>      ....and finally, Hands Off Our Water !!
>
>              Gerry