McGuffie talks style of play and mentality ahead of Peterhead clash

Craig McGuffie reckons it is only a matter of time before the goals start flowing for Falkirk, despite a challenging start to the League 1 campaign.
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After two matches played, John McGlynn’s side have failed to score a goal, drawing 0-0 with Montrose and losing 4-0 against Airdrie last weekend.

However, the midfielder sees the side’s chance creation as a real positive.

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“We were creating chances in both games, we just didn’t take them,” he explained.

Craig McGuffie believes the goals will come for Falkirk (Pics: Michael Gillen)Craig McGuffie believes the goals will come for Falkirk (Pics: Michael Gillen)
Craig McGuffie believes the goals will come for Falkirk (Pics: Michael Gillen)

“That is easier to fix than if you aren’t creating enough chances.

“I’m not worrying about it, I have been in this situation a few times as a player and so will most other footballers.

“When you get that one goal you tend to go on and hit a real purple patch.

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“Our strikers are talented and we have so many creative players, they will score goals this season. I am sure of that.

Craig McGuffie is hoping to put last season's misery behind himCraig McGuffie is hoping to put last season's misery behind him
Craig McGuffie is hoping to put last season's misery behind him

“Looking back to last year, the 6-0 game at Queen’s Park killed our league season.

“That can’t happen again, we need to put this result behind us and start winning.

“If we won a few games in a row the Airdrie result will be forgotten about.”

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However, going into Saturday’s match against Peterhead at home, he says it already a game that is close to a ‘must win’ scenario.

Craig McGuffie has scored once so far this campaign, netting a free-kick against Clyde in the Premier Sports CupCraig McGuffie has scored once so far this campaign, netting a free-kick against Clyde in the Premier Sports Cup
Craig McGuffie has scored once so far this campaign, netting a free-kick against Clyde in the Premier Sports Cup

McGuffie added: “We need to start the league well. You don’t teams to get away from you early on.

“I’m not getting carried away and saying it is must win, but if we won’t win it then we are already behind by a fair bit.

“Our mentality going into the match is that it is must win and I think that is a good thing.

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“The manager has shown us so much video and it will take time to get it right.

“Players need to be in certain positions and it is very much risk and reward.

“If one or two are off it, the whole team really suffers.

“Everyone is getting to grasps with it but against Airdrie we didn’t quite press properly.

“It wasn’t down to a lack of effort, just that we didn’t help ourselves.

“We have worked on that this week.”