#03 - 22/08/09 - Celtic (a)

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

So all roads lead to Celtic Park on Saturday. I imagine we will not have that big a following due to the facts that

(a) The Parkhead experience is not everyones cuppa tea.
(b) the price and amount of restricted view tickets.
(c) Lack of expectation.

I plan to go to each ground at least once but most, both times, but for me I think this will be my one visit to Celtic Park. Mrs Ghost has never had the pleasure of a visit to the East End so that's as good a reason as any to go this time but unless we are run away league leaders( oh please:laugh:) I don't think I will go back later in the campaign.

To the game...

I know there is always the chance of an upset and I am not giving up on that happening but realistically a draw is probably the best we could hope for. We have done well against them before but if we are to get anything out of this we will have to take our A+ game to Weegieville. This is the SPL though and we knew it was never gonna be all fun and winning, so whatever the outcome, I hope Saints go there and at least compete and do themselves justice. Those of us present must ( and I'm sure will ) get right behind the boys.

Team wise I imagine we might go 4-5-1 but only Del knows how positive he is gonna be..


I'd go.

Main(Tempted to say Smith but I think he is still injured)


Irvine, Caff, Gartland, Grainger.

Morais,Hardie,Morris,Davidson,Craig

Samuel

Subs.McLean,Swankie,MacKay,Sheerin,Deuchar, Lindsay, Reynolds..

I am assuming that injured are..

Mooner, Rusty, Jacko, Peaso, Smith, and Millar.

No place for Savo and Ando....

Tough on Savo but if we do go with a 5 man midfield we need cover with at least 2 midfielders on the bench and bearing in mind with Reynolds and Doc on the bench already we are cover up front..

Thoughts please.:D

[ancientsaint]

Id rather attack them in numbers than sit back and await their onslaught-better to give it a go.

thankfully tho i aint the manager !!

[The Inspiration]

Cannot wait, first time at Parkhead to see a league game, been to a couple of cup games in "that season", namely the league cup final and scottish cup semi.

I imagine we will see a 4-5-1 formation, although Del would call it a 4-3-3. This is what I think were gonna get..

Main
Mackay Caff Gartland Grainger
Morais Muzz Morris Craig Samuel
Deuchar

McLean, Irvine, Lindsay, Sheerin, Hardie, Savo, May

cant be too optimistic about coming away with points, but do expect a good, solid performance from the lads and would be disappointed if we lost by more than a single goal.

[bigstu]

SOO Excited about this one, at 12-1 it is worth a pop in the bookies too.

[101 Saint]

I'd go.

Main(Tempted to say Smith but I think he is still injured)


Irvine, Caff, Gartland, Grainger.

Morais,Hardie,Morris,Davidson,Craig

Samuel

Subs.McLean,Swankie,MacKay,Sheerin,Deuchar, Lindsay, Reynolds..

I am assuming that injured are..

Mooner, Rusty, Jacko, Peaso, Smith, and Millar.

No place for Savo and Ando....

Tough on Savo but if we do go with a 5 man midfield we need cover with at least 2 midfielders on the bench and bearing in mind with Reynolds and Doc on the bench already we are cover up front..

Thoughts please.:D

You cannae drop Savo. Heagney seems to be first pick of the weans. Johnny shouldn't be on the bench as we play 'Well U19s on Saturday. It appears that Mackay is first pick at right back:confused:

Why the feck are you tempted to play Smith?

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

You cannae drop Savo. Heagney seems to be first pick of the weans. Johnny shouldn't be on the bench as we play 'Well U19s on Saturday. It appears that Mackay is first pick at right back:confused:

I thought Johnny was on the bench on Saturday???( I must have misheard Kevin doing he team lines as I see it was Heagney. Is he a forward?) MacKay started on Saturday but I think Irvine should start at CP.. As ever, only my opinions 101. Not likely to be anything near correct. ( I rarely am:oops:)

[101 Saint]

I thought Johnny was on the bench on Saturday???( I must have misheard Kevin doing he team lines as I see it was Heagney. Is he a forward?) MacKay started on Saturday but I think Irvine should start at CP.. As ever, only my opinions 101. Not likely to be anything near correct. ( I rarely am:oops:)

Relax big man, I wisnae having a go, merely questioning your logic.

Heagney is decsribed as a forward. I've only seen him in one game and he played wide right, though he clearly isn't a wide player. Looks a good wee player and appears to be the favoured one of the bairns. Stevie May remains mine, though wee Matty looked good at Newburgh.

I fully agree that Irvine should start at Parkhead mainly because I think he should start all games. However, Mackay has been listed as first pick and unless that's because of Irvine's ankle troubles, Del is making a big mistake.

[Mike180279]

So all roads lead to Celtic Park on Saturday. I imagine we will not have that big a following due to the facts that

(a) The Parkhead experience is not everyones cuppa tea.
(b) the price and amount of restricted view tickets.
(c) Lack of expectation.

I plan to go to each ground at least once but most, both times, but for me I think this will be my one visit to Celtic Park. Mrs Ghost has never had the pleasure of a visit to the East End so that's as good a reason as any to go this time but unless we are run away league leaders( oh please:laugh:) I don't think I will go back later in the campaign.

To the game...

I know there is always the chance of an upset and I am not giving up on that happening but realistically a draw is probably the best we could hope for. We have done well against them before but if we are to get anything out of this we will have to take our A+ game to Weegieville. This is the SPL though and we knew it was never gonna be all fun and winning, so whatever the outcome, I hope Saints go there and at least compete and do themselves justice. Those of us present must ( and I'm sure will ) get right behind the boys.

Team wise I imagine we might go 4-5-1 but only Del knows how positive he is gonna be..


I'd go.

Main(Tempted to say Smith but I think he is still injured)


Irvine, Caff, Gartland, Grainger.

Morais,Hardie,Morris,Davidson,Craig

Samuel

Subs.McLean,Swankie,MacKay,Sheerin,Deuchar, Lindsay, Reynolds..

I am assuming that injured are..

Mooner, Rusty, Jacko, Peaso, Smith, and Millar.

No place for Savo and Ando....

Tough on Savo but if we do go with a 5 man midfield we need cover with at least 2 midfielders on the bench and bearing in mind with Reynolds and Doc on the bench already we are cover up front..

Thoughts please.:DI like it Ghost. Be more inclined to go with Savo on the bench ahead of the good doctor. If Sammy runs himself into the ground for 60 mins, I just dont think Kenny could come on and do the same.

Main must start though, no question.

Wouldnt surprise me if its same again though for teamlines.

I have absolutely no expectations for the game. Other than 100% committment from everyone on show, and if they have an off-day, who knows.

[GazNicolson]

the bigger following we have the higher the belief the players will have.why should an extra tenner for a game away to one of the biggest teams in britain put people off ? cumon people get behind the team ffs :D

[THE LARK SAINT]

the bigger following we have the higher the belief the players will have.why should an extra tenner for a game away to one of the biggest teams in britain put people off ? cumon people get behind the team ffs :D

i will tell you exactly why!! me x £25 + wee lad x £16 bus through £8 each (£16) £57 before you take anything else like a pint and food into account, i am a saints die hard have been for forty odd years, but i just cant afford to shell out that kind of money on football !!!

[O'Rourke]

Savo starts!

Del will probably start MacKay for his defensive abilities over Irvine.

BIG test for our back line.

[McD]

Normal Saturday a few bets spread across a range of games - this week there's a fair few quid all going on a Saints win... just got a feeling!

[saintj]

I'd rather we get pumped giving it a real go rather than stuffy 1-0'defeat with the backs against the wall, we should go without fear and be high in confidence.

They are not unbeatable and we should go for them from the off, we will need to pressure the ball quickly and not allow them any time, we must push out a bit more and not sit as deep

we must keep hold of the ball when we get it, for that reason I would start the burnley line up with Irvine in place of mackay if fit

[Glasgow Celtic 1967]

Boruc
Hinkel Caldwell Loovens Fox
McGeady N'Guemo Donati/Brown Maloney
Fortune McDonald


:wink:

[ancientsaint]

Boruc
Hinkel Caldwell Loovens Fox
McGeady N'Guemo Donati/Brown Maloney
Fortune McDonald


:wink:


is that also ur line up for Arsenal ?

[Glasgow Celtic 1967]

is that also ur line up for Arsenal ?

Maybe.

Havent got a clue mate

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Boruc
Hinkel Caldwell Loovens Fox
McGeady N'Guemo Donati/Brown Maloney
Fortune McDonald


:wink:

I hope Fortune plays.. having just seen him on Sportscene he looks pish.

[Glasgow Celtic 1967]

I hope Fortune plays.. having just seen him on Sportscene he looks pish.

he hasnt got the hang of how we play yet.

But actually i'm hoping samaras plays.

[slf]

he hasnt got the hang of how we play yet.

But actually i'm hoping samaras plays.

MY LAMMY WAS BORN IN 1967 IN MILAN 42 YEARS AGO YOU MUST BE OLD AS FUK AS WELL GOIN BY YER NAME.NO ONE LOVES MY BABY LIKE ME . 67 WAS A GREAT YEAR SCOTLAND BEAT ENGLAND AT WEMBLEY and my lammy was born.my babe is still here so is my music and my team.i wonder why you have suddenly appeared eh ? fk the of i wouldnae trust you lot wherever you are.

[perth_saintee12]

he hasnt got the hang of how we play yet.


Thats always a positive start Could be like JVOH...couldnae score in a brothel! :laugh:

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

MY LAMMY WAS BORN IN 1967 IN MILAN 42 YEARS AGO YOU MUST BE OLD AS FUK AS WELL GOIN BY YER NAME.NO ONE LOVES MY BABY LIKE ME . 67 WAS A GREAT YEAR SCOTLAND BEAT ENGLAND AT WEMBLEY and my lammy was born.my babe is still here so is my music and my team.i wonder why you have suddenly appeared eh ? fk the of i wouldnae trust you lot wherever you are.

You forgot to mention I was born that year as well :wink:

[slf]

you forgot to mention i was born that year as well :wink:

you were kept back a year at school so i am sorry i miscalculated cos you were a biff.my apoligies ginger man.

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

you were kept back a year at school so i am sorry i miscalculated cos you were a biff.my apoligies ginger man.

Your calling ME a biff:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: Where you been drinking tonight??? Haddows:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[slf]

Your calling ME a biff:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: Where you been drinking tonight??? Haddows:laugh::laugh::laugh:

WHERE YOU BEEN HAUNTING TONIGHT.

am so tempted fuk it i gave in HADDOW HADDOW HOW DO YOU DO WE ARE THE BOYS IN ROYAL BLUE HADDOW HADDOW

[slf]

i will tell you exactly why!! me x £25 + wee lad x £16 bus through £8 each (£16) £57 before you take anything else like a pint and food into account, i am a saints die hard have been for forty odd years, but i just cant afford to shell out that kind of money on football !!!

well said mr bird man of muirton,i agree .but wonder if your 'cough' 50 and you been a saints fan for 40 years , what diddies you been following for the other ten then .ha ha

[Glasgow Celtic 1967]

Thats always a positive start Could be like JVOH...couldnae score in a brothel! :laugh:

Fortune is a striker, but he isnt a finisher. He plays like Big John by pulling the opposing players all over the shop and creating space. He dragged 2 players with him yesterday to create space for McGeady's second and set up his first.

:rolleyes:

[541ntees]

Nothing to fear against them as long as we get stuck right in. i'm going with the 4-5-1/4-3-3

Main
Irvine Caff Garts Grainger
Morais Muzz(2) Morris Craig Sammy
Deuchar

subs - McLean Mackay Hardie Savo Heagney Reynolds Sheerin

del will prob pick Mackay but unless Irvine is injured i'd go with him esp. since he'll relish the challenge at Parkhead.
A good strong mid with the 2wingers supporting the fwd.
i picked the doc cause his height will cause lots of damage tho Savo can play the lone striking role too.

[Brian Potter]

I'm going to be behind enemy lines for this one, free ticket was too good to turn down.

As for the game, nothing to lose! Get in about that diddy Caldwell, in hard on McGeady! Stranger things have happened!

0-1

[sjfc_camo]

if we do go one up top i can see it being samuel not dueacher or savo

[Dr Christmas Jones]

if we do go one upI will be dancing round the sitting room.:laugh:If we win i will dance up and down my street in my briefs:oops:

[THE LARK SAINT]

well said mr bird man of muirton,i agree .but wonder if your 'cough' 50 and you been a saints fan for 40 years , what diddies you been following for the other ten then .ha ha

40 ODD Scooter boy !!!!!

[Glasgow Celtic 1967]

All you's can do is dream

:laugh:

[1884]

All you's can do is dream

:laugh:

Nowt wrong with dreaming...:cool:

Even better when dreams come true!:wink:

I've seen us beat Celtic at Parkhead before but my kids haven't.

They're looking forward to Saturday. They're predicting a win for the team in blue. I love their optimism.:shock::D

[Glasgow Celtic 1967]

Nowt wrong with dreaming...:cool:

Even better when dreams come true!:wink:

I've seen us beat Celtic at Parkhead before but my kids haven't.

They're looking forward to Saturday. They're predicting a win for the team in blue. I love their optimism.:shock::D

Celtic will be playing the same team as saturday:cool:

[Mike180279]

All you's can do is dream

:laugh:Yip we can. But when it happens, you just cant explain that feeling. How many times can you honestly say that you get to feel like that following one of the OF in Scotland? :laugh:

[1884]

Celtic will be playing the same team as saturday:cool:

Assuming Celtic remain injury free after tonight's game v a diddy club fae the Engerlish leagues...

[garydavidson]

Assuming Celtic remain injury free after tonight's game v a diddy club fae the Engerlish leagues...

Well thats why they are playing sammy the tranny tonight, they have to save the best guys for the big one on saturday :)

[Glasgow Celtic 1967]

celtic will walk through STJ no bother:cool::laugh::D

[Mike180279]

celtic will walk through STJ no bother:cool::laugh::D
You joking, you seen MMM and Jody bark?

[soulfulsaint]

celtic will walk through STJ no bother:cool::laugh::D

...probably just like you walked through Artmedia Bratislava....

[Glasgow Celtic 1967]

...probably just like you walked through Artmedia Bratislava....

Aye

just like we walked through

man utd
ac milan
villareal
dynamo moscow eh?

[McSaint]

If St Johnstone beat Celtic, we will take far more enjoyment out of it than you would in a vica-versa situation.

[Widge]

Aye

just like we walked through

man utd
ac milan
villareal
dynamo moscow eh?

Why are you here any reason.

Did they not beat you are fortress Parkheid, you hardly walked through them.

[john1962]

I have heard that Mowbray is resting players for Saturday as he thinks we are better than Arsenal

[Glasgow Celtic 1967]

Why are you here any reason.

Did they not beat you are fortress Parkheid, you hardly walked through them.

we walked through dynamo moscow aswell.

No english team has beat us at home in 26 years or near enough that in europe.:roll:

[Glasgow Celtic 1967]

I have heard that Mowbray is resting players for Saturday as he thinks we are better than Arsenal

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Widge]

didnt answer my first question though.

[Mike180279]

we walked through dynamo moscow aswell.

No english team has beat us at home in 26 years or near enough that in europe.:roll:Fiver says u are beaten by at least 2 goals tonight?

Celtic used to be a really good side

[Scobby_SJFC]

All you's can do is dream

:laugh:

Dreaming, its what footballs about

[Finners]

didnt liverpool beat you at home?

[Sainteesean]

we walked through dynamo moscow
No english team has beat us at home in 26 years or near enough that in europe.:roll:

Aye? well no english teams beaten us in 125 years in europe :shock:

[Mike180279]

didnt liverpool beat you at home?No 2-2 and 1-1

away legs 0-0 and 0-2

[Glasgow Celtic 1967]

didnt liverpool beat you at home?

Nope.

They didnt.

20/03/2003 UEFA Cup Liverpool 20:05 A 2-0 celtic win
13/03/2003 UEFA Cup Liverpool 20:05 H 1-1

[Mike180279]

Aye? well no english teams beaten us in 125 years in europe :shock:We have never been beaten at home?

[Finners]

Nope.

They didnt.

20/03/2003 UEFA Cup Liverpool 20:05 A 2-0 celtic win
13/03/2003 UEFA Cup Liverpool 20:05 H 1-1

ye but they put you out in one

[Glasgow Celtic 1967]

ye but they put you out in one

They've never beat us at home neither have man utd (in europe.)

[McSaint]

I kind of hope Celtic do well tonight, result wise, I hope they pull a 2-1 win.

This is all on the condition we get at least a draw next week of course.

[Finners]

They've never beat us at home neither have man utd (in europe.)

liverpool knocked you out with a mcmanamanamamanamnn wonder goal

[soulfulsaint]

Who gives a toss about Europe - Paul Sheerin has already been in a side that's beaten Celtic 'Super Cally Go Ballsitic' etc. Also played when he stuffed the teds at Ibrox.

Time for the wizard to do the old firm again.

[perth_saintee12]

celtic will walk through STJ no bother:cool::laugh::D

And like Arsenal will walk through Sellick tonight

[Sainteesean]

We have never been beaten at home?

not by an english club in europe :laugh:

[Sainteesean]

Getting exited about the game now, what boozers are people heading to?

[Mike180279]

not by an english club in europe :laugh:Nor any other club

[Sainteesean]

Nor any other club

'sactly :wink:

[Mike180279]

we walked through dynamo moscow aswell.

No english team has beat us at home in 26 years or near enough that in europe.:roll:Well that will be that then :laugh:

[Finners]

well 2-0 win for arsenal, that means i wont be happy unless we win 4-0

[perth_saintee12]

well 2-0 win for arsenal, that means i wont be happy unless we win 4-0

Arsenal were always gonna win anyways.

[saintj]

Arsenal were always gonna win anyways.
yeah, course they were, so certain was their win they needed 2 lucky goals

[McSaint]

Celtic put on a fantastic performance and in the end were ruined by luck rather than effort or skill.

We as St Johnstone fans should be terrified because I'm quite confident Celtic will rip us apart about 4-0.

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

we walked through dynamo moscow aswell.

No english team has beat us at home in 26 years or near enough that in europe.:roll:

I am sure I am not the first but I just got in...

Well one has now:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Watty]

Celtic put on a fantastic performance and in the end were ruined by luck rather than effort or skill.

We as St Johnstone fans should be terrified because I'm quite confident Celtic will rip us apart about 4-0.

I must've missed it then, i thought they were rank rotten personally, the gunners looked on a diff level and here is hoping the boy Donati plays on Saturday, i seriously think he would struggle to get in our midfield, he's gash.

[541ntees]

Who gives a toss about Europe .

This will be recalled when we play our 1st europa league game next year!

[Nuggets]

Watching the game i hope they do play Donati and Fortune, just to make it easy for us.

[O'Rourke]

....and Caldwell too

[Mike180279]

yeah, course they were, so certain was their win they needed 2 lucky goalsI thought strachan's summary was very good. Celtic cannot compete in the big boys playground, end of!

It was always good for the mighty St Johnstone to get a mention during the game. Brought the biggest cheer from the Mike Domain!

[henry hall]

I actually think Saints will do well on Saturday.

For one the game was played at a frantic pace last night, and I think that Celtic will have this in their legs as they were chasing the ball all night.

I think Saturdays game will be a slower pace, but if I was the boss, I would take a leaf out of Arsenals book and press them all over the park on their first touch.

Also the players would be under strict instructions to keep it extremely simple for the first 20-30mins, and let the crowd get restless, because on the back of last night it wont take much to upset the natives.

I honestly believe that Saints can get a result on Saturday

[Mike180279]

Celtic despite all their efforts are a poor poor side in comparison. Only really McGeady looked like he could do anything, Arsenal seemed to be on them as soon as they got the ball. I dont think it was so much of pressing, I just think that their football brains were one step ahead of celtic who, to them, were very transparent. Arsenal dont normally press like that I think they just found the game easy.........

Anyway, I think you are right. If we dont let them settle, it will certainly make Celtic nervous. McDonald and Fortune are very clearly not on the same page as each other. It is obviously still a massive task, but we shouldnt hold any fears......

[perth_saintee12]

A draw is the most we can hope for imo.

[garydavidson]

Im a bit scared that Craig may see red in this game. I dont think refs will stand for his temperament as much as the ones in the first division did.

Saying that it did take him a while before he got booked on saturday considering some of the challenges he put in.

[ancientsaint]

Del was there last night...He will have a cunning plan.

[bobby kemp]

yes he was with baldrick devising that cunning plan :wink:

[Mike180279]

Del was there last night...He will have a cunning plan.Lock them in the changing rooms and win by default. He's like every manager and scout, wanted a piece of a sell out game :wink:

[john1962]

Del was there last night...He will have a cunning plan.

It was in all the paper's that Mowbray had one last night. Hope Del's is different.

[Rodgers]

Burnley went against odds to beat Man Utd tonight
I believe thats saints can cause the first upset of the season in the spl

St. Johnstone to win 1-0 with a goal from Deuchar

[O'Rourke]

Burnley went against odds to beat Man Utd tonight
I believe thats saints can cause the first upset of the season in the spl

St. Johnstone to win 1-0 with a goal from Deuchar

:laugh:

Davidson will score!

[Rodgers]

:laugh:

Davidson will score!

who cares!

aslong as we win :)

[perth_saintee12]

Alan will score :D

[Ronaldo]

I think Celtic will score two goals (minimum) so Saints should aim to score two from the start. Just keep the shots down and also crowd their box like we did last Saturday.

[silver_blue]

I'll bet Del will use Burnley's result as an inspiration. Shows anything can happen in fitba. We beat Burnley who beat Man U who would wipe the floor with Sellic. Surely an easy away win !:wink:

If only it was that logical.

[Peterheed Saint]

Anyone know if its being shown on any internet sites?

[Noose76]

Here is Del's take on the match.

http://www.grapheine.com/bombaytv/movie-uk-b34be3614eff4a4601392d1dbdbff9b2.html

[bigstu]

Chuffed today! Put a £20 bet at 18-1 for saints to win on Saturday, and got a free £15 bet on any 1 event. I put it on Burnley to beat Man U..... :)

If they can do it, so can we....

[soulfulsaint]

Del was there last night...He will have a cunning plan.

...aim all cross balls a yard away from Caldwell...

[Noose76]

Caldwell will syth down anything within a metre of him, so play it in to Savo's feet and we're bound to win a penalty.

[Mike180279]

Caldwell will syth down anything within a metre of him, so play it in to Savo's feet and we're bound to win a penalty.Penalty at parkhead? The 7 years exile has obviously affected your memory.........When would this ever happen?

[Kevin]

Caldwell will syth down anything within a metre of him, so play it in to Savo's feet and we're bound to win a penalty.

Ths is when we really need Peaso out there, just as he did with Burnley :laugh:

[Dr Christmas Jones]

If we win i will dance up and down my street in my briefs:oops:Just forget this as its too cold and the chances of this happening are increasing every minute.

[Finners]

Penalty at parkhead? The 7 years exile has obviously affected your memory.........When would this ever happen?

noose has a point though mike, if caldwell gets unsettled early on it could be a good opportunity for us

[Mike180279]

noose has a point though mike, if caldwell gets unsettled early on it could be a good opportunity for usWould love to see Sammy on from the start running at them in central position

[Noose76]

Sammy's a bit of a headless chicken and he's not as clever on the ball as the likes of Peaso. If Peaso's fit then we should play him through the middle and let him try and win fouls the way Scott McDonald does.

[Radford 72]

Despite the threat of the Calton Crusaders, it'll be good to be back in the big time on Saturday. Have enjoyed the trips to Dingwall, Dumfries etc... in the last few years but after seven seasons in the First Division, it's no bad thing to be heading back to some old haunts.

Seems like it's gonna be a bit of a job just getting to the game but hopefully we just do ourselves justice and then we can focus on Hearts. A bit defeatist but we won't take anything from the match and if Celtic click then it could be a heavy loss. I think McInnes' 4-3-3/4-5-1 gives us a bit of scope for threatening them but also beefs us up in midfield. Assuming Millar isn't available, Sheerin and Hardie offer different qualties but I think he'll go with the physical offering of the latter, with Samuel up front on his own.

Word on the street, as Aitchy would say, is that we've only shifted around 400-500 tickets so hopefully everyone will be able to get a decent view and at the same time there will be a decent atmosphere amongst the Jody Morris Loyal in the away end, even allowing for the stewards, who are meant to be dreadful.

Also, you never need an excuse to show this video...

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[john1962]

Would love to see Sammy on from the start running at them in central position

I think that is vital. get Sammy running at Gary Chuckle. They dont have a great deal of pace at the back. With Savo and the Doc's dodgy first touch anything played into them is likely to come straight back. Over the top and get them turning. Sammy and Fil could have some fun if we get enough of the ball

[Chansey]

Despite the threat of the Calton Crusaders

:laugh: :laugh:

When did these alleged incidents occur in Perth?

[O'Rourke]

"Despite the threat of the Calton Crusaders"

There's no place for this rubbish on here.

Leave that crap to P&B!

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

"Despite the threat of the Calton Crusaders"

There's no place for this rubbish on here.

Leave that crap to P&B!

I think it is a case of tongue firmly in cheek from Radford..:wink:

Anyway will you and the rest of the Morayshire Mahrisis be in attendence. I was hoping you could nullify the CC with your mystic Hindu teachings:laugh:

[henry hall]

Celtic havent scored a home goal in 5.5 hours or 3.5 games to be precise.

:D:D:D

[O'Rourke]

I think it is a case of tongue firmly in cheek from Radford..:wink:

Anyway will you and the rest of the Morayshire Mahrisis be in attendence. I was hoping you could nullify the CC with your mystic Hindu teachings:laugh:

:laugh:

[Hazel1884]

I really wish I was going now! Hope everyone has a fab day out and a good result - i'll be with good old Geoff in the pub for this one!

We have plenty to be positive about and we don't expect 3 points so no pressure - a good team performance with effort and the fans will be happy looking forward to the Hearts game.

Mon the Saints - lets get in about them!

[Paul N Shark]

Bought 2 just before 5pm today, sold about 550. Choo Choo at mid day.

[Chavo5880]

For anyone who is going on the Dunkeld Road Supporter's Club bus tomorrow.

I just found out it's leaving at 12:00 rather than 12:30 due to the roadworks just incase anyone doesn't know!!

Here to help. :D

[saintj]

thanks chavo, i thought 12.30 was kinda touch an go

[bigstu]

What pubs are people going to in Glasgow, and what time are we planning on arriving at the Ground? Stu

[super_dave99]

Was looking at the odds on paddy power and spotted that they are offering 25-1 on Goran Stanic to score anytime !
Muppets.

http://www.paddypower.com/football/football-matches/scottish-premiership/Celtic-v-St-Johnstone-1553101.html

[THE LARK SAINT]

For anyone who is going on the Dunkeld Road Supporter's Club bus tomorrow.

I just found out it's leaving at 12:00 rather than 12:30 due to the roadworks just incase anyone doesn't know!!

Here to help. :D

One bus will leave at 12pm and go via frb, it is hoped that the other bus will leave early too , but have to consider anyone who is not aware of time change at this late notice!!

[Broon]

Anyone wanting to watch the Saints game tomorrow should go to: www.myp2p.eu - game will be streamed live.

[williamwonka]

Can't wait for the game. Not looking forward to walking through minksville to get to the stadium. Back in 1998 cup final at celtic park I took my gameboy for the bus over. Left it on the coach for the actual game and some glasgow scum broke into the bus and stole it. I want revenge!
Saints have not lost an SPL match in 7 years so I think Saints are the favourites going into the game. ha .

Seriously think there will be an upset here. Deuchars miss last week will make him more determined.
MON THE SAINS!

[Chuck Norris]

Anyone wanting to watch the Saints game tomorrow should go to: www.myp2p.eu - game will be streamed live.
Streamed live via Iraqi TV, I believe :-)

[soulfulsaint]

Can't wait for the game. Not looking forward to walking through minksville to get to the stadium. Back in 1998 cup final at celtic park I took my gameboy for the bus over. Left it on the coach for the actual game and some glasgow scum broke into the bus and stole it. I want revenge!
Saints have not lost an SPL match in 7 years so I think Saints are the favourites going into the game. ha .

Seriously think there will be an upset here. Deuchars miss last week will make him more determined.
MON THE SAINS!

Tibo cafe in Duke Street for a drink then short walk to game. Savo lone striker up front flood midfield, and out pass them.

Man of match Jody Morris and a 1-1 draw.

I a reverse of normal logic can those of you watching a live-stream, text us at in the ground, we've got restricted view seats and won't always know the score.

C'mon the Saints

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

The sun is shining , the sky is blue.
I hope the guys know what to do.
I'd take a draw, I'd love a win.
Come you Saints, get stuck right in..

[McSaint]

You know, if theres one thing thats really hitting home to me that we are in the Premier Leauge, its looking on football-stream websites and seeing "St Johnstone". This is quite fabulous.

[R.B.B:- Adz]

A few loud renditions of:

Ooh to, ooh to be, ooh to be a Saintee!!!

Should get the tims riled given their champions league opponents this week.

[Gaz9274]

Watch it live online at www.atdhe.net with english commentary, no need to download anything just click on link at 3pm and game loads in seperate window.

[101 Saint]

Buzzin now. Not quite the thrill of heading to Dens but it's the next best thing. Let's get it right up these prima donnas. I had my first ever dream about Del last night, surely an omen...

[O'Rourke]

I had my first ever dream about Del last night

Steady on old chap! :wink:

[Dr Christmas Jones]

Buzzin now. Not quite the thrill of heading to Dens but it's the next best thing. Let's get it right up these prima donnas. I had my first ever dream about Del last night, surely an omen...Was it a threesome with you and Kev:laugh:

[541ntees]

just leaving for the choo choo lets do this saints!!!!

[Sainteesean]

Just leaving to meet my girlfriend in paisley (any no jokes about her being a junkie please :p) then heading for lunch, maybe a beer then the game. bring it onnnnn ya tattie munchers. ill be heading to the game alongside all the tims (coming from this end) and cant wait to be the blue dot in the sea of green :p crusaders who?

[perth_saintee12]

Just leaving to meet my girlfriend in paisley (any no jokes about her being a junkie please :p) then heading for lunch, maybe a beer then the game. bring it onnnnn ya tattie munchers. ill be heading to the game alongside all the tims (coming from this end) and cant wait to be the blue dot in the sea of green :p crusaders who?

Dear oh dear..is she a midden fan? :laugh:

[Derek Patterson]

Will be watching game live on the link above. Just back from the toon & there was rakes of sellic fans about. Must be awfy thick thinking the game's in Perth............

[YELLOW ARMY]

that's show this sad excuse for a football club who's boss !

[metalbearabroad]

Watch it live online at www.atdhe.net with english commentary, no need to download anything just click on link at 3pm and game loads in seperate window.

Anyone got any experiance of that thing actually workin?

Falkirk Hibs isn't working just now :sad:

[Derek Patterson]

Anyone got any experiance of that think actually workin?

Falkirk-Hibs evidentally ain't working anyway.

[dhs]

Nothing will appear till nearer kick off unless its a stream for a channel thats on all day.

Good luck saints today :)

[Dunfermline Saint]

What happened to keep the faith BH?

(scroll to the bottom of the page and see first comment on the live SPL)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/8215793.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/8215793.stm

Should add, I appreciate you might not be the only BH, but you're getting blamed until I am told otherwise!

[Moray Blue]

Falkirk-Hibs evidentally ain't working anyway.

Just tried it and it works fine for me - though the quality isnt that great.

[Derek Patterson]

WTF's up with Radio Scotland online? Listened to the last 15 mins of OTB then when Sportsound came on there's a looping message saying that they're not broadcasting for contractual reasons but will be back on shortly.

[Derek Patterson]

Falkirk-Hibs working now. Hope our one is on later.

[Finners]

WTF's up with Radio Scotland online? Listened to the last 15 mins of OTB then when Sportsound came on there's a looping message saying that they're not broadcasting for contractual reasons but will be back on shortly.

ye im getting that too. how'd you get it working?

[dhs]

thats the stream loaded up on the ps3 and on the other half of the tv soccer saturday - just hope there aint much delay! see the score coming through before we score on the stream!

[scotty gordon]

good luck saints

[Finners]

just listened to derek mcinnes at a pre-match interview, he's fantastic at answering questions - he doesnt buy into suggestions that we're going to celtic park with no hope

[McSaint]

Interesting, Irvine starts on the right of midfield, Samuell the lone striker up front.

[Derek Patterson]

Still not showing. Just bars of colours on the screen.

[erchie]

http://www.nkora.net/channel-1.html

live linky

[Derek Patterson]

4-5-1
Sammy up front.

[poang]

Anyone got any experiance of that thing actually workin?

Falkirk Hibs isn't working just now :sad:


got it working!

amazing

[Finners]

http://www.nkora.net/channel-1.html

live linky

cheers erchie - can it go full screen - mine cant seem to :(

[Drewmac]

I have managed to get the following link working http://www.iraqgoals.net/ch1.html

[R_mac]

http://www.nkora.net/channel-1.html

live linky

working, thank you!:)

[SJFC1988,]

gr8 its working:)

[Dr Christmas Jones]

Playing no bad.Just giving them a wee bit too much space.

[SlickDT]

Cant get any of the links to work, do you need to download something?

[sjfc_camo]

anyone else got a bad connection?

[Broon]

Cant get any of the links to work, do you need to download something?

You need to use Internet Explorer for Iraqi Goals - Firefox doesnt work!

[R_mac]

Cant get any of the links to work, do you need to download something?

working fine for me, if ur usuing firefox (which i am) close the pop up at the top of the screen, then starts to load:)

[free the bees]

happy with the way they have started. Fingers crossed

[Tarvie]

Working great, cmon the saints

[R_mac]

shit....

[poang]

balls

[SlickDT]

1-0 Celtic. Fortune is pish!

[LewisMacdonald]

shit...

[Drewmac]

Damn 1-0 Celtic

[Derek Patterson]

Ffs!!!!!!

[Tarvie]

Good morning internet Saintees, how is the world today? Sunny and warm this morning in Calgary

Shite Celtic just scored

[That Bar Toilet Attendant]

Try this link:

http://www.footballclubonline.com/ch7.html

I have it working full screen!
Pity about the score!

[Dennistoun Saint]

Just one bit of brilliance from Maloney. Otherwise we're looking nice and arguably better team for first 20 mins.

[Dr Christmas Jones]

B*llocks

[poang]

ughhhh

[Drewmac]

2-0!

[Dennistoun Saint]

Too good.

[saintee4life]

cannae bleave millars playin. 2-0 hiding is on unfortunately

[Phil]

feck

[poang]

The way Celtic are playing, this scoreline could get as ugly as your average Parkhead season ticket holder

[Broon]

Not looking good unfortunately. I hate the way we line up. Too defensive so if you lose a goal you've no hope of getting back into it. Rubbish - we're better than that.

[Dr Christmas Jones]

Who's covering the full backs and who's marking in the middle.Seems like its going to be a long afternoon.Come on saints at least put one of them up in the air.

[saintee4life]

first div players are no good in the prem and we`ve got to many unfortunately

[Dennistoun Saint]

Tactics are spot on. It goes out the window when you lose the 2nd though.

[Broon]

first div players are no good in the prem and we`ve got to many unfortunately

You're being too hard. We should be 4-4-2 here though with an outlet up front in the Doc.

[Dennistoun Saint]

first div players are no good in the prem and we`ve got to many unfortunately
We're playing Celtic ffs! We're not competing at that level (i.e them and the Huns). Sure our players can compete with the rest of the SPL.

[SavotheGreat]

We're showing them far too much respect, almost to the point where it looks like we're harbouring an inferiority complex.

We need Morris to step into the game and control the supply of possession in the middle of the park. I also disagree with the way Del has lined up, and I did so straight from the start. It's pointless going to Parkhead with a defensive strategy. Attack and try and take something from the game.

[Calypso Kid]

first div players are no good in the prem and we`ve got to many unfortunately

Settle!

Samuels just scored a peach!!

[R_mac]

yes get in!

[Tarvie]

Yessssssssss

[poang]

Yasssss

[Derek Patterson]

2-1 sammy

[Dr Christmas Jones]

Get in .What a strike

[YELLOW ARMY]

2-1 !

[Dennistoun Saint]

Well deserved! Well done Sammy!

[SavotheGreat]

****ing beauty!

[Calypso Kid]

We're showing them far too much respect, almost to the point where it looks like we're harbouring an inferiority complex.

We need Morris to step into the game and control the supply of possession in the middle of the park. I also disagree with the way Del has lined up, and I did so straight from the start. It's pointless going to Parkhead with a defensive strategy. Attack and try and take something from the game.

Where have you been hiding?

[Mike_sjfc]

What a goal! Yaaaas!!!

[Derek Patterson]

Caldwell strikes again

[Drewmac]

What a beauty - come on!

[Broon]

Great goal Sammy. Come on Saints!

[SavotheGreat]

Great ball from Morris.

[Finners]

if we can just hang til half time we'll settle into it and maybe nick a draw

[YELLOW ARMY]

shit...

calm it lubes ;)

[SavotheGreat]

Where have you been hiding?

Fife Saint?

Nowhere, I've been about.

Maloney just hit the post. Got lucky there. Our defensive line is going to shit whenever Celtic start moving forward. It opens up wider than...*insert analogy here*

[Finners]

half time - mon saints

[california_saintee]

Looking a bit shaky at times, but it could be worse. Great finish from Sammy!

[dhs]

2-1, good goal from sammy!

we were skinned for the 1st one, 2nd could maybe been defended better but other than Celtic have not caused us too many problems.

well played saints so far!

[O'Rourke]

Thank goodness we got back into it when we did, they were looking good!

Too early to vote for MOTM but Sammy is looking good for it already. What a goal!

[Finners]

i think del will calm them down at half time and we know what theyre capable of - im just glad sammy took advantage of caldwell's slip up - he will have a nervy second half if we can get at him we might sneak a draw

[SavotheGreat]

Anyone listening to Radio Scotland?

"Such was Celtic's supremacy."

What match were you watching?

[Dunfermline Saint]

After having to take an impromptu trip up to Perth, I missed seeing the goal by about a minute.

Can settle down for the second half. Don't know if watching it will be any easier than listening to it on the radio was.

[SavotheGreat]

Thank goodness we got back into it when we did, they were looking good!

Too early to vote for MOTM but Sammy is looking good for it already. What a goal!

Morris has put on a decent show, too.

[Nelly78]

We've played ok apart from that 10 minute spell when they ripped us apart. Irvine looks incredibly off the pace, although Maloney and Fox look pretty sharp going forward.

[Grovesred]

Bugger. Missed the goal :evil:. Can't multitask - listening to York City on the radio, watching Saints online, and trying to watch Soccer Saturday is a step too far :roll:

[Finners]

We've played ok apart from that 10 minute spell when they ripped us apart. Irvine looks incredibly off the pace, although Maloney and Fox look pretty sharp going forward.

i agree with that - we always seem very narrow at the back which gives them space in the wide positions - del needs to plug that hole up

[saintee4life]

we`ve got to tighten up at the back and not give the ball away to cheaply in midfield. Celtic are shite an there wont be a better opportunity to take something off them

[Dr Christmas Jones]

Time to regroup.A very open game even with the formation we have.I wonder if del will change it.Hamilton/Falkirk getting humped again can only be good for us.Glad to see us bouncing back after going 2 down.Too many times been in Glasgow,start losing a couple of goals and the heads go down.Come on SSSSSSSAAAAIIIINNNNTTTTSSSS

[O'Rourke]

Morris has put on a decent show, too.

He is playing very well and looks totally at home in that company.

[Broon]

Certainly getting done down the flanks. I suspect thats why he tried to double up on the right but to be fair - neither of them are having a particulary good game.

[dhs]

Yeah Morris has been good, hopefully Davidson can shine in the 2nd half as we rip through Mr Caldwell at the back!!

That Looverns* seems a bit iffy at the back as well...

[Dennistoun Saint]

Don't think it's fair to say they're shite! Granted they're not world beaters but Fox and Maloney are tearing us a new one and Scott Brown is back to his best. That said, we have offered a lot and should be really proud of performance so far. Morris, Samuel and Morais all looking good. Irvine looks way out of it though. No reason we can't go sneak a draw but we'll need to put shackles on Maloney.

[O'Rourke]

Can see Irvine being either swapped with MacKay or hooked.

[Mike_sjfc]

Lets Do This Come On Saints!!!

[Saint.Justin]

Those to guys at half time are absolute idiots..

COMMON YOU SAINTS!!

[Calypso Kid]

Fife Saint?

Nowhere, I've been about.

Maloney just hit the post. Got lucky there. Our defensive line is going to shit whenever Celtic start moving forward. It opens up wider than...*insert analogy here*

Yeah.

We need to get on top of Caldwell. Get him under pressure and take it from there. Which CB do they have on the bench?

[Dr Christmas Jones]

Save alzo

[O'Rourke]

....or Alan Main for MOTM!

[Saint.Justin]

aye godo save from alzo

[Mike_sjfc]

Good run from sammy

[SJFC1988,]

What a run by samuel

[SavotheGreat]

Yeah.

We need to get on top of Caldwell. Get him under pressure and take it from there. Which CB do they have on the bench?

Can't see him doing a Norway on us, to be honest.

Sammy's doing a great job but I think we've got more chance of sneaking another if we stick another forward on.

Uh-huh. Shit.

[california_saintee]

crap 3-1

[YELLOW ARMY]

can someone give me a link ?

the other 2 don't seem to be working anymore

[Phil]

boo

[Mike_sjfc]

My screen freezes for 2 secs then its 3-1 ...

[SavotheGreat]

Shit x 2.

[california_saintee]

too soft at the back. 4-1

[O'Rourke]

game over sadly

[SavotheGreat]

My screen freezes for 2 secs then its 3-1 ...

Same thing happened to me. Shame it didn't happen when the fourth goal went in.

[poang]

aww nut

[Dr Christmas Jones]

F*ck

[Broon]

Not being funny but regardless of how good cetlic is our defence is playing shite.

[Drewmac]

Lucky it wasn't 5, what a miss by Fortune

[Calypso Kid]

The fourth just looked far too easy.

[california_saintee]

This scoreline could get ugly. Del needs to change something at the back.

[Finners]

why the hell are we collapsing so easily?

[saintee4life]

Not being funny but regardless of how good cetlic is our defence is playing shite.exactly and midfield no much better

[Mike_sjfc]

Sub warming up for us?

[O'Rourke]

Hards comming on

[YELLOW ARMY]

bl**dy tic .

[SJFC1988,]

Think we are missing our captain

[Broon]

Another problem is our midfield diving into challenges and getting caught. Celtic are just spinning round us. Embarrassing. Rule number 1, keep goal side and don't get caught.

[saintee4life]

just hope lessons will be learned, cos it was there at times last week aswell

[Finners]

just hope lessons will be learned, cos it was there at times last week aswell

exactly i dont want to see a team score this easily against us again.

[Saint.Justin]

bloomin hell.. went for a shower came back and it was 4-1...

whats going on?

[Tarvie]

Welcome back to the SPL, lets face it any results against the OF are a bonus to most teams. Its how we fair against the rest that will dictate how we get on this season.