Newmains United on Saturday
Forth will entertain Newmains United at Kingshill Park this coming Saturday, 3rd December kick-off 13:45.
Royal Albert 0 Forth Wanderers 1
A late Kris Jarvie goal edged a tough encounter with Royal Albert at Gasworks Park today. The Albert had their chances however and will be disappointed not to take something from the game.
Forth were without Chris McGroarty and Bryan Felvus, with Martin Harty and Kris Jarvie deputising.
Kenny Wright had a couple of early chances for the Wanderers but slipped the ball past the post on both occasions, the second after a perfect pass from Gordon Murphy. Royal Albert then created several chances as the half wore on but a combination of poor finishing and stout defending kept the scoreline blank. The Albert also had a squeak for a penalty but the player went down in instalments and was booked for his efforts. As half time approached, Kris Jarvie just failed to connect with a Kenny Wright cross and then the same player flashed a header over from a pinpoint Barry Canning cross.
Royal Albert started the second half in determined fashion and soon forced Forth keeper Chic Clark into a fine save and only a great block from Gordon Murphy stopped them from going in front minutes later. As the game wore on though Forth began to assert themselves and Kenny Wright broke through and forced the keeper into an excellent save at the expense of a corner. The Albert continued to press however and only a mis-kick in front of goal allowed keeper Clark to gather. Forth were beginning to create chances now and the Albert keeper, who had an excellent game throughout, saved well from Kris Jarvie and then comfortably held a cheeky chip from Kenny Wright. Another fantastic save from a Chris Newall shot suggested he was going to remain unbeaten but the ball broke back out and was centered for Kris Jarvie to send a looping header into the net. Cue wild Forth celebrations culminating in a pile on on top of the unfortunate Jarvie ! Forth played out the remaining couple of minutes to record a third consecutive away victory.
Overall, a great victory over a decent Albert side who will take points off other teams. I'd rather have the points in the bag than the games in hand, that's for sure.
Forth team : Clark,Napier,Gemmell (Traynor),Grant,McKinlay (Newall),Stevenson,Canning,Harty,Wright (Mathers),Jarvie,Murphy
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| Kris Jarvie is under there somewhere ... |
Kenny Wright had a couple of early chances for the Wanderers but slipped the ball past the post on both occasions, the second after a perfect pass from Gordon Murphy. Royal Albert then created several chances as the half wore on but a combination of poor finishing and stout defending kept the scoreline blank. The Albert also had a squeak for a penalty but the player went down in instalments and was booked for his efforts. As half time approached, Kris Jarvie just failed to connect with a Kenny Wright cross and then the same player flashed a header over from a pinpoint Barry Canning cross.
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| Gordon Murphy Tussles in midfield. |
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| Kenny Wight is brought down. |
Forth team : Clark,Napier,Gemmell (Traynor),Grant,McKinlay (Newall),Stevenson,Canning,Harty,Wright (Mathers),Jarvie,Murphy
Leamahagow at home next Saturday ?
Forth are provisionally scheduled to face Lesmahagow at Kingshill Park next Saturday with a 1:45 kick off.
However, the 'Gow have an outstanding Cup match against Whitehills to play tomorrow and a further postponement, a draw or a 'Gow victory will result in the cancellation of the 'Gow v Forth game.
As the 'Gow are 2/7 to win, I'm thinking it's unlikely we'll have a league match next weekend.
However, the 'Gow have an outstanding Cup match against Whitehills to play tomorrow and a further postponement, a draw or a 'Gow victory will result in the cancellation of the 'Gow v Forth game.
As the 'Gow are 2/7 to win, I'm thinking it's unlikely we'll have a league match next weekend.
Royal Albert Preview
The Wanderers will hope to celebrate three away victories on the bounce when they take on Royal Albert at Gasworks Park, Larkhall on Saturday. The teams have yet to meet this season, with two previously scheduled
games at Kingshill Park cancelled due to failed pitch inspections.
Last season, there wasn't much to separate the teams, a 1-1 draw at Kingshill being followed with a 1-0 victory at Gasworks Park courtesy of a Gordon Murphy strike in one of Wanderers better performances of the season.
The Albert have recovered after a disappointing start, registering a goalless draw with Johnstone Burgh and a one goal victory away to Blantyre Vics in their last two matches.They currently sit eighth in the division with 2 wins, a draw and 6 defeats having scored 14 and conceded 22.
Forth manager Jamie McKenzie has injury doubts over goalkeeper Chic Clark and striker Kenny Wright while Bryan Felvus will be sidelined for at least three weeks with medial ligament damage. Here's to a speedy recovery Felvy !
Think this will be a tough one, but with some enforced changes necessitating a personnel reshuffle, I'm sure those who've been waiting patiently on the sidelines will take their chance to come in and get the job done.
McBookie Odds :
Royal Albert : 3/1
Draw : 9/2
Forth : 4/9
'Mon the Forth.
games at Kingshill Park cancelled due to failed pitch inspections.
Last season, there wasn't much to separate the teams, a 1-1 draw at Kingshill being followed with a 1-0 victory at Gasworks Park courtesy of a Gordon Murphy strike in one of Wanderers better performances of the season.
The Albert have recovered after a disappointing start, registering a goalless draw with Johnstone Burgh and a one goal victory away to Blantyre Vics in their last two matches.They currently sit eighth in the division with 2 wins, a draw and 6 defeats having scored 14 and conceded 22.
Forth manager Jamie McKenzie has injury doubts over goalkeeper Chic Clark and striker Kenny Wright while Bryan Felvus will be sidelined for at least three weeks with medial ligament damage. Here's to a speedy recovery Felvy !
Think this will be a tough one, but with some enforced changes necessitating a personnel reshuffle, I'm sure those who've been waiting patiently on the sidelines will take their chance to come in and get the job done.
McBookie Odds :
Royal Albert : 3/1
Draw : 9/2
Forth : 4/9
'Mon the Forth.
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