The Real Saints Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I'd agree with Radford. From where I was sitting, it didn't look like it crossed the line. Lappin was fine. He worked hard and pressed Celtic very well at times. I actually think that this kind of game suits him particularly well, rather than a match in which we're considered to be the better team and are expected to take the initiative. A lot of his good work takes place off the ball. For me, since signing for the club, he has rarely shown positive/successful end product when in possession of the ball. Mikey was my MotM today. Still not at the same level as some of his performances during the first half of the season, but a significant improvement on his recent displays. Despite losing (and dropping to 5th place), I'm reasonably happy with what I saw today. We created a handful of decent chances, although Celtic's attacking players sliced through the centre of our defence far too often in the second half. Mannus made a fair amount of decent saves. Most importantly, we scored a goal and the final scoreline was respectable. We can take confidence through to the semi-final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Saints Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 https://vid.me/61tg John Collin's celebratory skip is the campest thing I've seen since Neil Lennon's celebratory skip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackdaybob Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 It's done and out the way. Looking forward to next weekend now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Mikey was my MotM today. Still not at the same level as some of his performances during the first half of the season, but a significant improvement on his recent displays. I was disappointed by him today. He was exciting when he got the ball but unless it was the exact pass he wanted, he wasn't interested. Away at Celtic, everyone has to do their shift as well and when he moved up front, he didn't do that. Central defence is a worry for me. Thought the Darren McGregor link back in August was a strange one but how we could have done with pulling it off. Not sure how I'd go at the back next week but my front six would be: Wotherspoon, Davidson, Lappin, Craig; O'Halloran, MacLean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Saints Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I was disappointed by him today. He was exciting when he got the ball but unless it was the exact pass he wanted, he wasn't interested. Away at Celtic, everyone has to do their shift as well and when he moved up front, he didn't do that. Central defence is a worry for me. Thought the Darren McGregor link back in August was a strange one but how we could have done with pulling it off. Not sure how I'd go at the back next week but my front six would be: Wotherspoon, Davidson, Lappin, Craig; O'Halloran, MacLean. I'd agree with that to an extent, but he did provide the assist for our goal (and potentially another one if Liam had shown more composure in the one-on-one with Craig Gordon). There's plenty of room for improvement, of course, but he's always capable of that moment of magic. We were generally quite well-drilled as a team and Mikey didn't always contribute to that effort. Nonetheless, he looked like our most dangerous attacking outlet and our only real chance of getting back into the game as the match wore on. I'd still be inclined to see MacLean and Cummins up front with O'Halloran on the right wing. I prefer Mikey as a winger (although Tommy's decision to play him up front against Rangers was an inspired move). My personal dilemma would be 'Lappin or Craig?'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McQueen Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Shauhnessy at fullback for the long throws? Too soon for Millar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Cummins was lost on the left today and not really at it last week. I think the Hibs game might be too early for him. Same for Millar. Is he even back training? I'd forget about looking at him on Thursday or Friday and can you even trust him not to break down after 10 minutes? If Mackay could perform at right back as he has in the past I'd sacrifice the threat of Shaughnessy from his throws but with Mackay's form, I think it's too big a weapon on that tight pitch to just ignore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I can't see Mackay not starting the Semi tbh, and imagine today was almost a "win your place" game for Scobbie, which I don't think he passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McQueen Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Might be late to this question but do Celtic really change £26 for games like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Only £26 tickets available for away fans. They did give us slightly more room which meant a marginally better view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 How much is it for general admission to St Johnstone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McQueen Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 How much is it for general admission to St Johnstone? £22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Not a massive difference then. Thought it would be more tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McQueen Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 So the least attractive away game costs the most? No wonder nobody goes (could be applied to home fans too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Not a massive difference then. Thought it would be more tbh. You can see the whole pitch at McDiarmid though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eder Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 It was a good game today. Celtic had to work extremely hard for the win. St Johnstone were well up for it closing down very quickly all over the park. There was certainly something in the lead up to the third but I had my Wenger specs on and didn't see it all but it was a surprise the ref let play carry on. Good to see GMS back on form, blinding game from him. Next weeks semi Hibs v Saints looks like being a smashing game. St Johnstone should win if they can handle being favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis man Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 We played some really good stuff today, the last three games in fact we have really played the football the side is capable of, granted Dundee Utd and Hamilton were abysmal, St Johnstone not quite as bad today and put up more of a fight, CG had a couple of good saves at important times but we always looked comfortable as soon as goal number 3 went in, Armstrong's mind you was a peach, goal of the day. Could the next meeting between the two sides be the League Cup final in March? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 The reason most St Johnstone fans don't go is because there is a high chance they will get beat. If the thought they might win more would go. It's the same for most teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eder Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 It was a very poor turn out from away fans today but I put it down to them saving themselves for next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fife Saint Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Fair shout. Poor quality seats, poisonous atmosphere and lack of value for money factors too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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