DA Baracus Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Demented Zebra said: Agree , don't think some realise we will have a make shift defence with a total of 5 key defenders out on Saturday that's a huge number from defence. If we pull off a drew it will be a good result but fully expect Queen's to win. Once we are back to a full squad which will be soon we will start to fly , I know you will not agree with that Saturday's game had no reflection on how we can play. Dunfermline , if you play like that week in week out will be hard to knock off the top of the table. Never saw the game on Saturday. Your players returning isn't a guarantee that you'll go on a great run of form. Might happen, might not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallumPar Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Don't think its as clear as you are suggesting to be honest. Hand was on his face, that is clear, but to suggest it's clear that he tried to gouge his eyes is most definitely not! The fact the Dunfermline player never reacted at all suggests that wasn't the case. From the camera angle, its a soft one IMO but then again he was pretty stupid man handling him in the first place when there was no need to. At the very least, he was trying to pull an opponent out of the way, by his head. That is not a 'soft' red card. Any time a player raises his hands to an opponent's face is a red card. Particularly in a case like this where the fingers look to be going into the player's eye... A lot of St Mirren fans have brought attention to Splaine elbowing Eckersley's ribs. Surely elbowing someone in the ribs, to get him off of you, is a reaction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poet of the Macabre Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 On 17/09/2017 at 13:01, Jimmy85 said: Also, mad to think there were nearly a 1000 more fans at this game than the Dunfermline Falkirk game a few weeks back. Almost as if Falkirk aren't that much of a draw any more. Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAFC. Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 2 minutes ago, Demented Zebra said: Agree , don't think some realise we will have a make shift defence with a total of 5 key defenders out on Saturday that's a huge number from defence. If we pull off a drew it will be a good result but fully expect Queen's to win. Once we are back to a full squad which will be soon we will start to fly , I know you will not agree with that Saturday's game had no reflection on how we can play. Dunfermline , if you play like that week in week out will be hard to knock off the top of the table. We've been playing like that constantly, except for the first game of the season and the second half of the Morton game, where just decided to throw away a 2 goal lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demented Zebra Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Just now, DA Baracus said: Never saw the game on Saturday. Your players returning isn't a guarantee that you'll go on a great run of form. Might happen, might not. Don't watch football with my heart more with my head. Have seen enough to know we will be putting up a serious challenge this season where that ends up is play off at least. The players to come back Gary the Mack good centre back also chips in with goals , Kyle Magennis fantastic midfield playmaker , Harry Davis top notch defender who could play at a higher level , Liam Smith from Hearts has proved a hit. Take that number of automatic first team players out the squad then it's going to be weaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smpar Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 There was a pic early in the thread, showing just how small Kallum Higginbotham is. Still able to tower over the St Mirren fullback at the first goal. I don't think he missed out on a single 50/50 on Saturday. Every time the ball was punted in his direction, it looked like there'd be no chance of him winning that battle. Despite being a wee short-arse, he knows how to get there first and uses his body well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madton Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 24 minutes ago, Demented Zebra said: Don't watch football with my heart more with my head. Have seen enough to know we will be putting up a serious challenge this season where that ends up is play off at least. The players to come back Gary the Mack good centre back also chips in with goals , Kyle Magennis fantastic midfield playmaker , Harry Davis top notch defender who could play at a higher level , Liam Smith from Hearts has proved a hit. Take that number of automatic first team players out the squad then it's going to be weaker. 49 minutes ago, Demented Zebra said: Once we are back to a full squad which will be soon we will start to fly , I know you will not agree with that Saturday's game had no reflection on how we can play. Man, you are non stop! You'd think you'd learn your lesson after the rubbish you came out with before Saturdays pumping. You are conceding just under 2 goals a game on average so you will need to vastly improve on that if you want to stay in the playoffs, never mind challenge for the title. Still the best team since the Fergie days? If i was one of your fellow fans, I'd be embarrassed with the comments you come out with but it is great entertainment so keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddie06smfc Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 A lot of St Mirren fans have brought attention to Splaine elbowing Eckersley's ribs. Surely elbowing someone in the ribs, to get him off of you, is a reaction? I didn't see it but that would also merit a red card. Regardless of whether they are hit in the face or the body, it's a red card. If he's reacted with an elbow he should've walked too. I don't think he missed out on a single 50/50 on Saturday. Every time the ball was punted in his direction, it looked like there'd be no chance of him winning that battle. Despite being a wee short-arse, he knows how to get there first and uses his body well. That's because Stelios is too busy trying to kiss, cuddle and pat each opponent on the arse. He's a liability at the best of times but Saturday he was at fault for the first two goals. If he's going to lose a header to that short-arse Stelios should at least be nudging him or putting him off to ensure the header doesn't go where it's intended to be put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 That's because Stelios is too busy trying to kiss, cuddle and pat each opponent on the arse. He's a liability at the best of times but Saturday he was at fault for the first two goals. If he's going to lose a header to that short-arse Stelios should at least be nudging him or putting him off to ensure the header doesn't go where it's intended to be put. Aye you've been utterly robbed m9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Div Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 1 hour ago, madton said: Man, you are non stop! You'd think you'd learn your lesson after the rubbish you came out with before Saturdays pumping. You are conceding just under 2 goals a game on average so you will need to vastly improve on that if you want to stay in the playoffs, never mind challenge for the title. Still the best team since the Fergie days? If i was one of your fellow fans, I'd be embarrassed with the comments you come out with but it is great entertainment so keep it up! Saints are certainly conceding too many goals but it should be pointed out that Gary MacKenzie has only played two games this season, Kyle Magennis and Harry Davis haven't made a single appearance between them. All three of those I would consider to be first team starters if fit and two of those would play right at the heart of our defence. There's no doubt in my mind that we will be harder to score against once those lads are fit again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Was Sean Murdoch playing on Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poet of the Macabre Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Almost 2,000 more people at EEP on Sat than at the clash between pre-season title favourites Falkirk and Dundee United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Stelios was shite on Saturday. The team was bad, but he couldn't win headers, took the wrong option too much and was partly responsible for the first 2 goals . As poor as I've seen him play. That said he wasn't alone, McGinn had a poor game, McShane couldn't cross a ball if he depended on it and the rest of our defence was posted missing. It was reminiscent of our 5-0 hammering at Thistle in the way we played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddie06smfc Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Aye you've been utterly robbed m9. Think you missed the point, just for a change. Blaming your own players is regarded as sour grapes now? Stelios should've been hitting Higginbotham at every opportunity. Similar to what your left back did to Morgan. Then Higginbotham might not have been as effective as he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poet of the Macabre Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 He probably didn't "hit" Higgy as Mr Kallum Higginbotham is fucking magnificent and would have mocked the poor lad senseless for even trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Higgy had no right to challenge for the ball that led to the first goal. He's superb in the air and catches many opponents off guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black and White Tragic Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Saints are certainly conceding too many goals but it should be pointed out that Gary MacKenzie has only played two games this season, Kyle Magennis and Harry Davis haven't made a single appearance between them. All three of those I would consider to be first team starters if fit and two of those would play right at the heart of our defence. There's no doubt in my mind that we will be harder to score against once those lads are fit again. To be fair we lost this season's highest goal scoring threat, and last months player of the month, early in the match so that evened it up a bit.Might have been 5-0 otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fony Titz Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Higgy had no right to challenge for the ball that led to the first goal. He's superb in the air and catches many opponents off guard. He is only half an inch smaller than Stelios it's hardly a mismatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 9 minutes ago, Fony Titz said: He is only half an inch smaller than Stelios it's hardly a mismatch Swordfighting thread for this pish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 He was five yards away. Stellios is poop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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