ST MIRREN, FALKIRK & DUNFERMLINE PREVIEW SCOTTISH CUP SEMIS | THURSDAY 16TH APRIL
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The Clyde 1 Super Scoreboard podcast previews the upcoming Scottish Cup semi-finals between Falkirk vs Dunfermline and Celtic vs St Mirren, with hosts Gordon Duncan and Brian Graham analyzing both matchups. The show dives into team form, managerial strategies, fixture congestion, and the emotional weight of reaching a national final. Falkirk, buoyed by a top-six finish and a strong season under John McGlynn, are seen as underdogs but confident, with Brian Graham expressing excitement about the chance to reach Hampden. Meanwhile, St Mirren, despite a poor league campaign, are riding high on confidence after winning the League Cup final and are viewed as capable of upsetting Celtic. The discussion also touches on broader themes like goal difference in the title race, ticket prices for Hampden, and the significance of the cup final as a career milestone. The episode concludes with a fun 'Beat the Pundit' segment and a team of the year debate, highlighting standout performers like Calvin Miller and Philip Luthor.
Falkirk are confident despite being underdogs, believing they can reach the Scottish Cup final with strong team spirit and belief.
St Mirren's League Cup win has given them belief they can beat Celtic again, despite a poor league season.
Fixture congestion is a concern for Neil Lennon, but both managers are expected to field strong teams.
Ticket prices for Hampden are criticized as excessive, especially for families.
Goal difference could play a crucial role in the title race, with Hearts, Rangers, and Celtic all in contention.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Scottish Cup Semi-Final Preview: Falkirk vs Dunfermline
“We've got to go out there, play our game plan, play with confidence and see if fingers crossed we can get through to the final.”
St Mirren's Confidence After League Cup Win
“They've already done it once this season in the Cup final at Hampden so it's all to play for.”
Fixture Congestion and Managerial Decisions
The podcast discusses the strain of fixture congestion, particularly for Celtic and Dunfermline. Neil Lennon’s rotation is questioned, but both managers are expected to field strong squads, with Falkirk’s John McGlynn emphasizing consistency and belief.
The Emotional Weight of the Cup Final
The episode explores the significance of a cup final for players and fans, especially for clubs like Falkirk and St Mirren. Brian Graham reflects on past near-misses and the dream of lifting the trophy at Hampden.
Ticket Prices and Fan Accessibility
The high cost of tickets for the semi-finals is criticized, with fans expressing concern over affordability. Brian Graham and callers note that prices around £46 per adult make attending difficult for families.
“They've already done it once this season in the Cup final at Hampden so it's all to play for.”
“I think it'll be a difficult game for Celtic. St Mirren will believe they can do it because they've already done it once this season.”
“We've got to go out there, play our game plan, play with confidence and see if fingers crossed we can get through to the final.”
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Gordon Duncan
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Brian Graham
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