That was a grind

[Live Forever]

Barker even looks awful playing against this standard.

Ryan Stevenson has been enjoying his grub lately.

Patterson did his self no harm. Decent performance, got up and down the flank. Not much to do defensively.

Game forgotten. Job done and in to the next round.

 

[Live Forever]

Think we could be doing with another striker too.

 

[Vote For Pedro]

It wasn’t a grind. It was a casual win where we don’t need to do too much or get out of second! Granted I’d have like to see some more goals, but it was a simple game to get through.

 

[sg9375]

Think we could be doing with another striker too.

I think we might just bring someone in? Who i dont know.

 

[Deleted by own request member]

It was a comfortable win. We didn’t need to take any risks or showboat and invite heavy challenges onto player.

 

[Blackpool Dave]

We are in the next round job done.

 

[WinkieWATP]

2-0 could easily have been six especially in the first half.

 

[bud_light]

It's possible a couple of players who may have wanted to impress the manager tonight didn't do themselves any favours

 

[MFM_Bear]

Training exercise, but was hoping for at least 5 tonight.

 

[Themaruso]

That was shite

 

[The Underfaker]

Wondered how long it would take on here.

Minutes in the legs.

Get the rust off.

Hopefully no injuries.

It’s really that simple

 

[The Underfaker]

That was shite

Get a grip FFS.

 

[Wade Wilson]

I don't think we even got out of first gear.

Looked rusty and lethargic, a bit like last year. Think we'll be a lot better midweek

EDIT: also had a lot of fringe players who haven't played a lot of minutes

 

[El Chapo]

Ayr v Ross County is a bigger game for us tomorrow. Last thing we need is a draw.

 

[Bluenose1979]

I don't think we even got out of first gear.

Looked rusty and lethargic, a bit like last year. Think we'll be a lot better midweek

EDIT: also had a lot of fringe players who haven't played a lot of minutes

Agree. Pretty turgid entertainment-wise but result was never in doubt.

We could’ve gone up several gears if needed but it was one of those cup ties that felt like it was just a “get it out the way” fixture.

Had better nights at Ibrox.

Reckon SG won’t be impressed by at least a couple of the lads after that though.

 

[Rangerstillidie]

Barker and Jones done absolutely nothing to show they can be trusted. Jones looked miles off of it and if he goes on loan I wouldn’t be surprised.

 

[Daz1690]

Job done and no injuries, get over it....

 

[Live Forever]

Gaffer seems to agree with me saying he was quite bored for large periods of that game.

 

[Themaruso]

Get a grip FFS.

It was, fringe players have shown they can't be relied on.

The main thing is we won and are through to the next round, I am pretty sure Gerrard will be disappointed with the performance

 

[archimedes]

Barker and Jones done absolutely nothing to show they can be trusted. Jones looked miles off of it and if he goes on loan I wouldn’t be surprised.

I wouldn't be surprised if he was sold outright to be honest.

 

[Graemeh89]

2-0 could easily have been six especially in the first half.

I don’t think their goalkeeper was particularly hard worked , we never looked like scoring anywhere near 6 goals.

 

[Forever blue]

Back home now ..nice and toasty .. wasn't much to warm me on display tonight ..but as a few Bears have said ..job done ..onwards and upwards we go

 

[bigbluenose]

I wouldn't be surprised if he was sold outright to be honest.

Behave he's only back after 12 weeks out injured.
Bit of an over reaction

 

[archimedes]

Behave he's only back after 12 weeks out injured.
Bit of an over reaction

Gaffer wasn't exactly complimentary about the fringe players in his post match interview.

 

[SE5]

Job done but it was fucking god awful to watch. How many touches do we need to take in the box.

Youngsters gave a good account of themselves IMO but other than that it was like the dubai game without the goals.

 

[sonowilliam]

2-0 could easily have been six especially in the first half.

There's no way that i seen six ( in any half ) and i had Rangers at over 5.5 goals

 

[Scarface]

We win. Move on.

 

[Northampton Lodger]

Went for a look at the goalscorer betting and I seen one , more than ten corners and more than one goal. Easy money so stuck a few quid more than normal on. After about 30 mins we had 3 corners and hardly a shot on target. Made me sweat for it .

 

[Bluethruandthru]

Actually fortunate that was a cup game. Gives us time to get back up to speed in time for the league starting.

 

[PMB1872]

Barker and Jones done absolutely nothing to show they can be trusted. Jones looked miles off of it and if he goes on loan I wouldn’t be surprised.

The fact Jack, Davis and Aribo all appeared on the left wing while Jones was wandering about in the middle spoke volumes.

 

[northernbear45]

That was shite

agreed this team will struggle to beat st midden

 

[northernbear45]

agreed this team will struggle to beat st midden

half a team missing

 

[si72]

Job done.The Stranraer keeper kept them in it.

 

[1914-18]

Only good things about the game was that we are through and Nathan Paterson. I'd imagine Jones and Barker will be shitting themselves

 

[im_a_good_bluenose]

Everyone bar Alfie and tav back for the next game, normal service will be resumed

 

[Nerf Herder]

I wonder if the gaffer is still so confident that we don’t need anyone else in this window after watching that?

 

[Winner]

wasn't that bad but agree some shit that needs to go

 

[macjohn212]

Was good to enjoy a game with no pressure , no nerves and the usual great company

 

[Winner]

it was never going to be a classic, let's be realistic

 

[larrymac]

Barker needs to impress if he's given another chance

 

[scozia]

Actually minded me of the Ayr game play season, freezing cold and a boring game!

 

[Redhand]

Thought Barker was meant to have blistering pace..... Must be moving that fast that he looks like he's not moving

 

[BigSteve]

Fans need to be patient and understand there will be several games like that as we aim to lift the main trophy.

 

[drumchapelloyal]

Barker just isn't doing it. Time for him to move on

 

[GioVanBee]

Barker probably needs a run of games but is not showing enough to justify this

 

[Broughtonloyal]

There's always games like this every year.

 

[Parade_Bear]

There is simply no hope for Barker. Ojo is also not upto the standard but you can see he has that bit of quality now and again. Barker just looks lost on the pitch.

 

[Tangled Up In Blue]

Didnt think it was that bad though it did have the feel of a practice game .

 

[Essexjohn2]

Think Defoe is more of an impact sub now can't really see him getting many more 90 min

 

[Bo'ness Bear]

Thought Barker was meant to have blistering pace..... Must be moving that fast that he looks like he's not moving

I have a theory that Brendan does not run at full pace in fear that his comb over fails.