The Woolshed Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 This is like Christmas for me, a Saints game I can attend and enjoy pre and post match boozing. Yesterday was a strange one for us. While we got the win the first half in particular was fairly unconvincing. A midfield including Craig, Murray and Paton doesn't convince and while all have their individual qualities there's too much similarities for me. With that in mind I'd like to see MOH in wide left and Craig replacing Paton (who admittedly was good at retaining the ball yesterday but just too slow at releasing). Cummins impressed me yesterday with the exception of his snapshot effort off Macleans rebound which was wild. His movement and aerial play was fairly decent. Mannus Comrie Joe Ando Easton Scougall Craig Muzz MOH Macca Cummins Traditionally (in the 6 years I've lived up here) we've tended to pretty good at Pitoddrie. Dependant upon their result today but I don't think we've anything to fear. 2-1 Saints and a steaming me by 2pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Saints Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Mannus Comrie Anderson Shaughnessy Easton Millar Davidson Wotherspoon Scougall O'Halloran MacLean This would be my preferred choice. Tommy won't give Millar a start though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 TRS has nailed our best 11 right there. Let's f**k these sheep shagging c***s. Also hope we break Stevie May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widge Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Mannus Comrie Anderson Shaughnessy Easton Millar Davidson Wotherspoon Scougall O'Halloran MacLean This would be my preferred choice. Tommy won't give Millar a start though. I'd be inclined to play Cummins over MacLean in this one tbh, cause we need someone to chase the ball and I'm not sure MacLean is suited to one up top any more. Plus we all know it'll be Paton in midfield, which I'm ok with as he's been excellent this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Woolshed Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 Do you not get frustrated with his inability to penetrate the opposition? Everything yesterday went back or sideways and was done extremely slowly. I've no issues with ball retention but if that's the way we're setting up then Millar is still the best we have for that role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 1 hour ago, The Real Saints said: Mannus Comrie Anderson Shaughnessy Easton Millar Davidson Wotherspoon Scougall O'Halloran MacLean This would be my preferred choice. Tommy won't give Millar a start though. I like that starting line up but would also consider Cummins as the lone striker. I would expect it will be your team with Paton instead of Midge. Paton has done well this season and is a very good player to have in the squad, but I sometimes wonder if a lot of his plaudits come from last gasp sliding tackles and blocks which are very noticeable, and nothing gets a cheer from the crowd in Scottish football like a sliding tackle. Players who quietly go about their business being in the right position and mopping things up stand out a lot less. I thought he was very poor in the first half yesterday, and Accies strolled through our central midfield a number of times. He puts everything he's got into each game though, and I imagine manager's love him for the reason that you know exactly what you're going to get. He's done really well in winning the Saints fans over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 You need a player like Paton, I think. He also seems to allow Muzz freedom to get forward, which is a huge benefit.MOH - Paton - Muzz - CraigWotherspoonMacLeanIs what I expect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 16 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: You would literally be in tears if that happened. Not me. I hate the wee pikey p***k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 My feelings on May will depend entirely on his celebration when he inevitably scores against us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Looking forward to making the short trip to Aberdeen and joining all the lads in the boozer. Two proud football clubs going head to head for that precious second spot. All I can ask is for a good game of football and may the best team win. There will be no hard feelings after the match no matter the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kneetrembler Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Given our recent double header at Motherwell, its time to embrace the Shitefest. Lewis O'Connor Arneson McKenna Considine Logan McLean Ball Shinnie Christie Rooney Dons win 1 -0. Rooney penalty following a dive by Christie the one time we get in the Fermer's 18 yard area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Before the Dons fans start going on about Saints, remember that it takes two to shitfest. You're every bit as brutal to watch to us, as we are to you, probably slightly more so to be honest. If Hibs win next Saturday's battle of who wants to be Irish the most, Saints get a win at the dung heap, then a week on Friday night we can beat rangers to go back to our rightful place at the pinnacle of Scottish football in front of a worldwide tv audience of 350m.... with 2500 Saints fans at the game. Happy days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Or a week later, international breaks can gtf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 In addition to Paulos post, I'd like to make a bet that we'll witness an Aberdeen fan on Twitter complain about Scougall being "overly physical" next weekend, despite the fact he'll play in direct competition with Considine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menzel Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 St Johnstone are a bunch of agricultural hoofballists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naegoodinthedark Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Judging by today’s game I think we’ll try to out-shitfest Saints. I’d like to see both managers shake on a goalless draw, thereby allowing everyone to have a lovely hassle free day in the pub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 1 hour ago, PauloPerth said: Before the Dons fans start going on about Saints, remember that it takes two to shitfest. You're every bit as brutal to watch to us, as we are to you, probably slightly more so to be honest. If Hibs win next Saturday's battle of who wants to be Irish the most, Saints get a win at the dung heap, then a week on Friday night we can beat rangers to go back to our rightful place at the pinnacle of Scottish football in front of a worldwide tv audience of 350m.... with 2500 Saints fans at the game. Happy days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewDon Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I'll be putting 0-0 on the predictor for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Mahelp Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 The worst day of the season. God, I hate when the fermers roll into town with fitba that makes ICT look like Brazil 1970, and then escape with the inevitable 1-0 win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR851903 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Usually the shittest home game every season. 0-0, 1-0 or 0-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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