Ayr United vs. Saints 17/01/07

[Radford 72]

All of a sudden, this game doesn't look as appealing after yesterday. They only managed to draw with Forfar (no offence, Big Loon!) yesterday but will no doubt raise their game against us again. Good news is Varielle will be suspended since he was sent off for violent conduct but they'll have Stevo back and no doubt he will be out to show OC he was wrong to let him go.

Jason looked fine yesterday but I'd guess Hardie might be a doubt and obviously Savo wasn't involved at all. Goran took a knock too so might be doubt.

Hopefully we've learnt a lot about them from the last game and our game at Cappielow in September. They will be in our faces so our movement and passing needs to be better than it has been.

Looking forward to standing on a terrace again and our record at Somerset is decent. Since season 80/81, we've played there 18 times in the league and only been beaten on 2 occasions.

[Scobby_SJFC]

Will no doubt be raining and be blowing a gale! As you say radfore looking forward to standing!

Whos all heading down to this one?

[Dev]

All of a sudden, this game doesn't look as appealing

What do you mean "all of a sudden"? Since the Rangers game we've been about as appealing as a life sentence. The league is over, we'll go out of the Scottish Cup in either this round or the next and Hibs will gub us in the semi the way we're playing.

I could easily make it to Somerset but don't think I can be bothered.

[SaintSam1884]

All of a sudden, this game doesn't look as appealing

What do you mean "all of a sudden"? Since the Rangers game we've been about as appealing as a life sentence. The league is over, we'll go out of the Scottish Cup in either this round or the next and Hibs will gub us in the semi the way we're playing.

I could easily make it to Somerset but don't think I can be bothered.

Oh, boo hoo.

If I was depressed as you sound, I'd have topped myself by now! :(

[Cagey]

All of a sudden, this game doesn't look as appealing after yesterday. They only managed to draw with Forfar (no offence, Big Loon!) yesterday but will no doubt raise their game against us again. Good news is Varielle will be suspended since he was sent off for violent conduct but they'll have Stevo back and no doubt he will be out to show OC he was wrong to let him go.

Jason looked fine yesterday but I'd guess Hardie might be a doubt and obviously Savo wasn't involved at all. Goran took a knock too so might be doubt.

Hopefully we've learnt a lot about them from the last game and our game at Cappielow in September. They will be in our faces so our movement and passing needs to be better than it has been.

Looking forward to standing on a terrace again and our record at Somerset is decent. Since season 80/81, we've played there 18 times in the league and only been beaten on 2 occasions.

Wouldn`t count on it as he has not come over as a master tactician so far.

[Radford 72]

What do you mean "all of a sudden"? Since the Rangers game we've been about as appealing as a life sentence. The league is over, we'll go out of the Scottish Cup in either this round or the next and Hibs will gub us in the semi the way we're playing.

I could easily make it to Somerset but don't think I can be bothered.
Even after the first game I thought we'd still dispose of them in the replay but not so sure after Saturday.

I agree the league is all but gone but we can raise our game so have plenty of hope regarding both cups.

[Kyle]

very much in the same camp as the good Dr Dev. Not a CHANCE i'll be going down to ayr to watch our donkeys either playing pish and winning or playing pish and losing. It's too cold for it this year!

Hope we win for those who are there though!

[SaintSam1884]

very much in the same camp as the good Dr Dev. Not a CHANCE i'll be going down to ayr to watch our donkeys either playing pish and winning or playing pish and losing. It's too cold for it this year!

Hope we win for those who are there though!

This is the mildest winter we've had in years.

You, sir, are a complete pansy.

[MUZZ]

i'd go but i cant get off work early enough. was looking forward to a good long away trip. few bevvys and that. anyway hopefully win and get a crack at playing in form falkirk.

[shandon saint]

heard on sportsound yesterday afternoon that they are going to be coming from somerset park and the game will be on the radio... should be on-line as well I would imagine...

[Hazel1884]

heard on sportsound yesterday afternoon that they are going to be coming from somerset park and the game will be on the radio... should be on-line as well I would imagine...

Well lets make the saints songs heard over the radio and have a jolly ole time!!

[HertsSaintee]

Has this definitely been confirmed as all ticket? Is so, how can non-Perth people get one?


Herts

[Saintkev]

On the Saints site as Pay At The Gate.

I'll be there, but financially, I know a lot who aren't going!

[Radford 72]

Has this definitely been confirmed as all ticket? Is so, how can non-Perth people get one?
It was the PA talking pish yet again.

Hopefully they've not put folk off going.

[HertsSaintee]

It was the PA talking pish yet again.


Hmm. Thought as much.

Just a thought - I haven't been to Somerset since the day we won the league under Totten :shock: . That'll teach me to live down south for 17 years...


Herts

[Radford 72]

Just a thought - I haven't been to Somerset since the day we won the league under Totten :shock: . That'll teach me to live down south for 17 years...
I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say we won't take as many fans this time! :wink:

You'll be impressed when you arrive. It hasn't changed one little bit!

Like I said earlier though, our record there is good, only 2 defeats in the last 18 league games there.

[Scobby_SJFC]

Lots of negativity, a bit sad when people say they can go but ant be bothered!

anyway am looking forward to it, day in Ayr is grand, nice wee plate of fish and chips, may pass on the ice cream its a bit cold already!!

[chopper]

I'll be there - not often this season will I make 3 consecutive matches, let alone 3 in a week!!!

The last time we were down there midweek it was pishing it down, blowing a gale and Hugh Dallas cocked it up big style whereby big Dodsy knowcked it back to Alan Main IIRC with his thigh and Dallas gave a pass back against us, only for the linesman to come to the rescue and have to tell Dallas twice he was wrong!!!

Cannae wait!

[imported_Jamie_Beatson]

I'll be there. Do enjoy a trip to Somerset!

[208hotel]

at least there wont be any arguements with the stewards about sitting down at somerset

[Tranmere Saintee]

at least there wont be any arguements with the stewards about sitting down at somerset

But you will get told off if you stand right at the front behind the goal :roll:

[Real Madrid]

at least there wont be any arguements with the stewards about sitting down at somerset

But you will get told off if you stand right at the front behind the goal :roll:

We could piss them off and sit in the stairs between the crush barriers ! :D

I take it the PA was wrong and its not all ticket

[Scobby_SJFC]

at least there wont be any arguements with the stewards about sitting down at somerset

But you will get told off if you stand right at the front behind the goal :roll:

We could piss them off and sit in the stairs between the crush barriers ! :D

I take it the PA was wrong and its not all ticket

No its pay at the gate!

[Monster1910]

I'm not all that confident of victory, even although we have Ryan Stevenson available and undoubtedly motivated.... :wink:

With Varielle missing we will probably go one up front and try to frustrate Saints, but it will be a good cup tie regardless. Maybe even extra-time and penalties? :?

I hope you all enjoy your trip down to an old school fitba' ground :D

[Scobby_SJFC]

I'm not all that confident of victory, even although we have Ryan Stevenson available and undoubtedly motivated.... :wink:

With Varielle missing we will probably go one up front and try to frustrate Saints, but it will be a good cup tie regardless. Maybe even extra-time and penalties? :?

I hope you all enjoy your trip down to an old school fitba' ground :D

I also dont feel confident, with Ryan having something to prove the script is set!

Hope it doesnt go to Et and penalities asthen i'll miss it, last train dictates am afraid!

[Broon]

In typical Saints fashion, I think we will win 4 or 5-0. This will paint a pretty picture at McD and lead all the fans into another false optimism that we may in actual fact be about to turn this bloody massive corner. It will also get folk off Coyles back for another few weeks - until we are let down by another unimpressive display.

[gc7969]

I can see that as this is a very important match, Coyle will only play fit players. Hardie, Scotland and Savo( with only six inches of bandages around his knee) will pass late fitness tests. Stanic will be declared fit and will use a zimmer frame for his dead leg.

Saints will play with the ball in the Ayr, ground passing being ruled out as there is an unknown green substance on the pitch.

I actually had a nightmare. Coyle played only fit players and the ball on the ground. The movement of fit players found space and with passing to a moving player opening more space we had shots on target at their goal and even scored three times. Must see the doctor !!!!!!

[Scobby_SJFC]

I can see that as this is a very important match, Coyle will only play fit players. Hardie, Scotland and Savo( with only six inches of bandages around his knee) will pass late fitness tests. Stanic will be declared fit and will use a zimmer frame for his dead leg.

Saints will play with the ball in the Ayr, ground passing being ruled out as there is an unknown green substance on the pitch.

I actually had a nightmare. Coyle played only fit players and the ball on the ground. The movement of fit players found space and with passing to a moving player opening more space we had shots on target at their goal and even scored three times. Must see the doctor !!!!!!

Good to se somebody behind the team :twisted:
Whats the point of this post?

[Scobby_SJFC]

Snow is in the air! It is here anyway
any chance this could effect the game tomorrow?

[SaintSam1884]

I can see that as this is a very important match, Coyle will only play fit players. Hardie, Scotland and Savo( with only six inches of bandages around his knee) will pass late fitness tests. Stanic will be declared fit and will use a zimmer frame for his dead leg.

Saints will play with the ball in the Ayr, ground passing being ruled out as there is an unknown green substance on the pitch.

I actually had a nightmare. Coyle played only fit players and the ball on the ground. The movement of fit players found space and with passing to a moving player opening more space we had shots on target at their goal and even scored three times. Must see the doctor !!!!!!

Good to se somebody behind the team :twisted:
Whats the point of this post?

He's one of the most intolerable posters on here.

I believe it was he who said he went away from this forum because nobody would agree with him about Coyle not being the man for the job. Oh how I wish he'd never come back. :?

[HertsSaintee]

If anybody's worried about trains, and lives in Edinburgh, I can give a couple of folk a lift.


Herts

[saint_markperth]

Ayr United v St Johnstone


Ayr United midfielder Paul Weaver will hope to shake off a bout of flu and start the Scottish Cup replay.
Ryan Stevenson returned from suspension to play at the weekend and is pushing for a place against his former club.

St Johnston boss Owen Coyle hopes to pick from the same squad which lost 3-2 to Livingston on Saturday.

Saints striker Steven Milne is to have an operation on a knee injury and faces a period on the sidelines. Goran Stanic is doubtful with a dead leg.

[Scobby_SJFC]

Thats me leavinf for the game, see you guys there!

Scob

[Nairn Saint]

Here's hoping for a good performance, and more importantly a win, from our beloved Saints in what will be a very difficult replay. I have been negative about our chances tonight and hope my pessimism is unfounded.

We're Blue, We're White
We're stuffing Ayr tonight!

[Zeus]

I was speaking to Stevie Spence tonight Nairn Saint. He was telling me you were a right lanky buggar with one hell of a wanger. Sorry to slide away from the topic but thought others had to know.

[The Real Saints]

Will the highlights of the Scottish Cup replays be shown at some point on BBC?

[Nairn Saint]

I was speaking to Stevie Spence tonight Nairn Saint. He was telling me you were a right lanky buggar with one hell of a wanger. Sorry to slide away from the topic but thought others had to know.

He's alright for a ***! No way I'm going to deny that! Don't tell him but he was the best player in the team!

What do you fancy for the result tonight?

[Zeus]

I really fear the worst. I hate to say it but I think they'll sneak it and that certainly wont appease any Coyle doubters.

[Nairn Saint]

Any kind of a win would do tonight even, God forbid, penalties!

[Tranmere Saintee]

Same team as saturday with the exception that the 'super fit' Bambi is back in and Ando is dropped again. :evil:

[Watty]

Same team as saturday with the exception that the 'super fit' Bambi is back in and Ando is dropped again. :evil:

Hopefully that will just be the first peice of the good news this evening. Come on Saints.

[Tranmere Saintee]

Been trying to find a bookie whio will take odds on how long James will last and they all refused the bet :roll:

[Chansey]

Same team as saturday with the exception that the 'super fit' Bambi is back in and Ando is dropped again. :evil:

hmmm..... :x that change just puts added pressure on coyle to get a result tonight, is this on the radio?

[Watty]

Been trying to find a bookie whio will take odds on how long James will last and they all refused the bet :roll:

WHEEEEEEEEEESHHHHTTT......least the team will have a bit of leadership tonight....i'm more confident now i know big Kev is there, wearing his heart on his sleeve.

[Tranmere Saintee]

Yes it is on the radio Medium wave 810

[dave mc]

1-0 Jase

[Tranmere Saintee]

Scotland

[dave mc]

Cheers TS,too excited to put it all in!! :***:

[SJFC1988]

Scotland 6

LEDGEND!!!!!!

[Watty]

Same team as saturday with the exception that the 'super fit' Bambi is back in and Ando is dropped again. :evil:

hmmm..... :x that change just puts added pressure on coyle to get a result tonight, is this on the radio?

Tis on the net http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/sportscotland/

[Moray Blue]

Just the start we needed. C'mon.

[theweesausage]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/sportscotland/sportsound/index.shtml

[SJFC1988]

lawries just been booked (9)

[sjm89]

great save by the cat

[Victor]

hmmm..... :x that change just puts added pressure on coyle to get a result tonight
Normally id agree, but as the defence lost 3 goals on saturday I think he's justified in making changes.

[pezza70]

about to leave to go to work

c'mon the saintees

[Broggy Man]

4 saintees booked

[Nairn Saint]

Half way there! Ayr United are up for it big time though and we've a rash of yellow cards (4). Sounds like Ayr United have some divers in their ranks.
I hate cheats!

[PUNX]

what software do you need to listen to the weblink, it wont run on my computer :?:

[dunblanemike]

what software do you need to listen to the weblink, it wont run on my computer :?:
real player

[Watty]

what software do you need to listen to the weblink, it wont run on my computer :?:

Real Player. Jus bang real player into google.

[chips for tea]

Windows media player works for me 8)

[Watty]

Windows media player works for me 8)

Aye but its touchy when playing 'art' :wink:

[dunblanemike]

I hear Vereille is playing and by the sounds of it Weaver sounds a useful player for Ayr. You can really hear the wind on the radio, it actually sounds cold! You fans that are there deserve a medal.

[Nairn Saint]

I hear Vereille is playing and by the sounds of it Weaver sounds a useful player for Ayr. You can really hear the wind on the radio, it actually sounds cold! You fans that are there deserve a medal.

All of us deserve medals.......

[chips for tea]

Windows media player works for me 8)

Aye but its touchy when playing 'art' :wink:


:wink:

[carhartt-saintee]

Windows media player works for me 8)

Aye but its touchy when playing 'art' :wink:


:wink:

mine plays "art" no probs!! :wink: :***: :***:

[Nairn Saint]

I know this is a bit greedy, but any chance of a second goal?

[Nairn Saint]

Ryan?

[Steve Maskrey]

1-1 Stevo :evil:

[Broggy Man]

Oh dear

[Moray Blue]

bugger - and it had to be Stevenson didnt it.

[Das Rave]

just scored a peach. fookin sad. he's still rotten tho

[Nick]

FFS What a load of fukin shite!!! Stevo's a knob now !!! :twisted: :***:

[free the bees]

Keep the faith

[perthsaint1884]

knew it would happen

[Rodgers]

HAD TO BE HIM EH :evil: :evil: :evil:

goal out of nothing......thats shocking

[Tranmere Saintee]

Being described as a world class goal from Stevo. :roll:

[free the bees]

explaining it as a world class goal!!!

[Broon]

You can slag Stevo all you want but he's better than anything we have at right midfield. Maybe not great but still better than an out of positon Mensing or Hardie.

[dunblanemike]

commentator just called it a world class goal!
Just a few minutes earlier commentator said saints were dominating the game and he couldn't see Ayr scoring!!

[Watty]

You can slag Stevo all you want but he's better than anything we have at right midfield. Maybe not great but still better than an out of positon Mensing or Hardie.

He wis pish fir us, utter pish, had so many chances and never took them. Was on the cairds he wud score tonight though.

[dunblanemike]

geesh, that Macpherson sounds a fud!
Sheerin off!!!

[Tranmere Saintee]

It appears that Stevo knew what he was doing and flicked the ball over Bambi before planting it in the net

[sjm89]

mclaren on for sheerin

[Rodgers]

Keep the faith

keep the faith :evil:

[free the bees]

Keep the faith

keep the faith :evil:

:D

[Watty]

It appears that Stevo knew what he was doing and flicked the ball over Bambi before planting it in the net

Oh not like you to be picking out a James error (without even knowing it was actually an error) [shakes head]

[Das Rave]

geesh, that Macpherson sounds a fud!
Sheerin off!!!

McPherson is a fud! Overgrown ned. Wish someone would shove his microphone right doon his throat

[pezza70]

if it finishes 1-1 after 90 is extra time or straight into a penalty shoot out?

[marc05-sjfc]

Listen to how many times McPherson says "You Know" :***:

[blueheaven]

You can slag Stevo all you want but he's better than anything we have at right midfield. Maybe not great but still better than an out of positon Mensing or Hardie.

Agree 100%.

[Tranmere Saintee]

It appears that Stevo knew what he was doing and flicked the ball over Bambi before planting it in the net

Oh not like you to be picking out a James error (without even knowing it was actually an error) [shakes head]

Can you point out the bit saying it was a James error :?

[Tranmere Saintee]

if it finishes 1-1 after 90 is extra time or straight into a penalty shoot out?

Extra time then penalties.

[Watty]

It appears that Stevo knew what he was doing and flicked the ball over Bambi before planting it in the net

Oh not like you to be picking out a James error (without even knowing it was actually an error) [shakes head]

Can you point out the bit saying it was a James error :?

Whats this Bambi pish, no one else calls him that? No fair enuff you did not say James error but why feel the need to point it out at all?

[free the bees]

seems like we have picked up a bit. penalties would be interesting. who do u think would take them?

[Broon]

seems like we have picked up a bit. penalties would be interesting. who do u think would take them?

Our best penalty taker has been subbed - who knows who Coyle would select.

[Watty]

You can slag Stevo all you want but he's better than anything we have at right midfield. Maybe not great but still better than an out of positon Mensing or Hardie.

Agree 100%.

Baws, baws, baws. Stevo was given that many chances to prove himsel for us that I lost count. Big time Charlie who was far far away from the big time in reality.

[Das Rave]

seems like we have picked up a bit. penalties would be interesting. who do u think would take them?

Not lookin forward to that, especially wi Sheerin off. Plus their keeper seems to be playin well

[jimmy the saint]

Listen to how many times McPherson says "You Know" :***:

Counted about 11 in one sentence!!

[Tranmere Saintee]

Whats this Bambi pish, no one else calls him that? No fair enuff you did not say James error but why feel the need to point it out at all?

I was pointing out that Stevo knew exactly what he was doing and had the audacity to chip the ball over James -hiw you can take offence at that is beyond me.

[free the bees]

5 mins left :o

[Watty]

Whats this Bambi pish, no one else calls him that? No fair enuff you did not say James error but why feel the need to point it out at all?

I was pointing out that Stevo knew exactly what he was doing and had the audacity to chip the ball over James -hiw you can take offence at that is beyond me.

Must oh jus been the way you said, you usual constantly sniping away at the big fella.

[Broggy Man]

This is painful

[Das Rave]

GOOD HEADER AWAY FROM THE GIANT KEVIN JAMES

[free the bees]

COME ON SAINTS

[perthsaint1884]

Full time

[Watty]

oh no extra time looms.

[Broon]

It just gets better and better.

[Moray Blue]

come on Saints, if only to shut the so obviousl west coast biased BBC up

[Steve Maskrey]

Saints are the extra time specialists so I reckon it'll finish 3-1 Saints

[Broggy Man]

Im not convinced we will finish with 11 men with our 4 bookings

[Das Rave]

We are horse! OOT

Sorry for the doom and gloom but this is getting beyond a joke. Not able to beat a 2nd Div team over 180 minutes. Sorry state

SPL, we're havin a laugh

[free the bees]

SPL, we're havin a laugh

yeh just look at the table and or results since the rangers win.

[Steve Maskrey]

Jacko on for Hardie

[Steve Maskrey]

Sorry for the doom and gloom but this is getting beyond a joke. Not able to beat a 2nd Div team over 180 minutes. Sorry state

Ever heard of the lower league team raising their game against higher league opposition and giving them a hard time :?

[Kyle]

We're waaaaaaaash :***:

Can't believe I decided to listen to this rubbish!

that could've been 2 hours of studying :(

[Broon]

Hopefully he is going 4-3-3 and not playing Jacko down the right wing. Thats just a waste.

[Shaggy Jenkins]

This is a disgrace sad very very sad :cry:

[free the bees]

i am falling asleep

[Rodgers]

anyone else nervous listening to this game?

[Broggy Man]

Jesus i will never sleep tonight

[Watty]

could be worse, could be a toon supporter :?

[Moray Blue]

look on the bright side, we could be newcastle fans :shock:

5-1 down at home to birmingham

[Shaggy Jenkins]

Looks like we are running an injured James into the ground. Another player brought back too soon, one word.......Desperation

[Das Rave]

anyone else nervous listening to this game?

No really, gettin disappointed and ever more apathetic. Rapidly losing interest.

Not lookin forward to the Semi at all :cry:

[Broggy Man]

Looks like we are running an injured James into the ground. Another player brought back too soon, one word.......DesperationDesperation thats an understatement

[Shaggy Jenkins]

anyone else nervous listening to this game?

No really, gettin disappointed and ever more apathetic. Rapidly losing interest.

Not lookin forward to the Semi at all :cry:

Was just going to write I would be nervous if I was still giving a toss

[Shaggy Jenkins]

Just been remarked that some people are leaving :shock: :?

[perthsaint1884]

Im feckin bored of the game, culdn't give a toss if we win in extra time or pens, as long as we win

[Broon]

Just been remarked that some people are leaving :shock: :?

I wonder why. Coyle needs to sort it out - he is losing the fans and we really can't afford that at this time. A penalty win isn't going to change anything.

[Watty]

Their keeper seems to be having a stormer, doesn't fill me with confidence with penalties a distinct poss.

[saint in exile]

anyone else nervous listening to this game?
Keep Believing

[free the bees]

how long left?

[Broggy Man]

pummeling them that = beaten on penalties

[free the bees]

Their keeper seems to be having a stormer, doesn't fill me with confidence with penalties a distinct poss.

yeh on a cracking game. Feel as tho if it goes onto penalties we are out

[Broggy Man]

come on Saints break there hearts last minute

[Broon]

Come on Saints!

[Steve Maskrey]

Are we listening to biased commentary on the radio :?: For the last 10mins or maybe more of normal time it seemed to be Saints controlling the possession but Gus McPherson & co seem to believe that Ayr are the dominant team :evil: Now its their keeper saving them from a thrashing

[dunblanemike]

christ that keeper has made some saves!!! I'd understand you lot starting the whingeing if we were not creating chances but we patently have created a lot. We are not at the game either so we should wait to hear from those that are there before starting teh moaning.

[sjm89]

keepers having a blinder this half of et

[Steve Maskrey]

Just thought, our best penalty taker has already been subbed :shock:

[Broggy Man]

Do you get the feeling that the commentators are trying to make this exciting

[perthsaint1884]

Peaso!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Das Rave]

Just thought, our best penalty taker has already been subbed :shock:

2-1 us Peaso

[saint in exile]

anyone else nervous listening to this game?
Keep Believing :wink:

[Watty]

hehehe, Peaso!!

[Sutton01]

YYYYYYYYYYYYYSAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSS PPPPEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOO

[Steve Maskrey]

2-1 Peaso :D

[Moray Blue]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[free the bees]

YYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS

McDonald

[Shaggy Jenkins]

thank ****.............still far from good enough though

[PUNX]

:***:

[Broggy Man]

get in there ya beezer

[ST GAZ]

Yessssssssssssssss !!!

[pezza70]

Get in there

Same old peaso, always scoring

[Moray Blue]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[Nick]

peaso! :D

[garydavidson]

i was just about to type about how depressed i was felling.Then we score.

thank $£%*

[Watty]

Just toying with them really, Ayr player gets MOM theres a surprise!

[Shaggy Jenkins]

Actually feel sorry for Ayr

[Broon]

Get it right up the commentators! :***: :***:

[ally bon]

and the ayr fans are on the way the end where the penalties are to be taken......what a plonker

[Das Rave]

i was just about to type about how depressed i was felling.Then we score.

thank $£%*

Still depressed tho. Hardly emphatic!

[Rodgers]

AYR AYR **** YOUR AYR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YASSSSSSSSSSS
just woke up the sister, after the loud cheer :D :D :D

[mainstand]

Just been remarked that some people are leaving :shock: :?

I wonder why. Coyle needs to sort it out - he is losing the fans and we really can't afford that at this time. A penalty win isn't going to change anything.

Did anyone say it was saints fans that were leaving????

[Watty]

Actually feel sorry for Ayr

Settle!!

The treble is still alive!!! :wink:

[Broggy Man]

i was just about to type about how depressed i was felling.Then we score.

thank $£%*

Still depressed tho. Hardly emphatic!Its the cup for christ sake

[garydavidson]

i was just about to type about how depressed i was felling.Then we score.

thank $£%*

Still depressed tho. Hardly emphatic!

better than a defeat. although there is still time!

[Broon]

Just been remarked that some people are leaving :shock: :?

I wonder why. Coyle needs to sort it out - he is losing the fans and we really can't afford that at this time. A penalty win isn't going to change anything.

Did anyone say it was saints fans that were leaving????

An educated guess.

[dave mc]

FT ya beauty

[Watty]

The dream is ALIVE!!!

[Broggy Man]

a win is a win bet you would take that against Gretna

[marc05-sjfc]

FT :D

[pezza70]

did they give a crowd figure

can you hear our support on the radio?

[Broon]

They all count, the cup runs continue.

[Steve Maskrey]

Glad that we've got through this and the treble is still on :D

25 yarder from Peaso :shock:

[garydavidson]

The commentators just made up my mind never to listen to a game on the radio ever again.

[ally bon]

that's quite a few late minute winner this season...

[Steve Maskrey]

did they give a crowd figure

can you hear how support on the radio?

Around about 1900 at the game. Didn't hear too much of a loud cheer when we scored. Apart from myself :wink:

[Broggy Man]

McIness mentions 1 or 2 players in hmmm how long have we heard this

[dunblanemike]

did they give a crowd figure

can you hear our support on the radio?
just under 2000

[Shaggy Jenkins]

McIness mentions 1 or 2 players in hmmm how long have we heard this
4 years :***:

[Watty]

did they give a crowd figure

can you hear our support on the radio?

1940 or so if i remember correctly.

[pezza70]

an ugly win is better then a pretty loss

maybe we should rename our team the cardiac kids :D

[Steve Maskrey]

an ugly win is better then a pretty loss

maybe we should rename our team the cardiac kids :D

I'm sure 35yr old Derek McInnes will be delighted to be referred to as a kid :wink: :***:

[dunblanemike]

you moaners are starting to piss me off big time. A game in horrendous conditions (a recognised leveller), we create lots of chances and find a keeper at the top of his form, a wonder strike against us from one of the few chances the opposition made and we still win!! FFS, get behind the team....... pretty please!!!
....and the first person to mention a certain colour of spectacles gets a bucket of spew over their head.

[perthsaint1884]

you moaners are starting to piss me off big time. A game in horrendous conditions (a recognised leveller), we create lots of chances and find a keeper at the top of his form, a wonder strike against us from one of the few chances the opposition made and we still win!! FFS, get behind the team....... pretty please!!!
....and the first person to mention a certain colour of spectacles gets a bucket of spew over their head.

What colour, rose?

[Steve Maskrey]

McIness mentions 1 or 2 players in hmmm how long have we heard this

Better he said that than being happy with the squad we have and not believing we need to sign anymore players

[saint in exile]

you moaners are starting to piss me off big time. A game in horrendous conditions (a recognised leveller), we create lots of chances and find a keeper at the top of his form, a wonder strike against us from one of the few chances the opposition made and we still win!! FFS, get behind the team....... pretty please!!!
....and the first person to mention a certain colour of spectacles gets a bucket of spew over their head.

What colour, rose?
Top of the class

[perthsaint1884]

you moaners are starting to piss me off big time. A game in horrendous conditions (a recognised leveller), we create lots of chances and find a keeper at the top of his form, a wonder strike against us from one of the few chances the opposition made and we still win!! FFS, get behind the team....... pretty please!!!
....and the first person to mention a certain colour of spectacles gets a bucket of spew over their head.

What colour, rose?
Top of the class

Thats a first :***:

[saint in exile]

you moaners are starting to piss me off big time. A game in horrendous conditions (a recognised leveller), we create lots of chances and find a keeper at the top of his form, a wonder strike against us from one of the few chances the opposition made and we still win!! FFS, get behind the team....... pretty please!!!
....and the first person to mention a certain colour of spectacles gets a bucket of spew over their head.

What colour, rose?
Top of the class

Thats a first :***:
And a last :wink:

[perthsaint1884]

Sadly so :cry:

[saint in exile]

Educations not all it`s cracked up to be

[Victor]

McIness mentions 1 or 2 players in hmmm how long have we heard this
1940 or so if i remember correctly.
Are you sure that wasnt the question you were answering Watty???! :D

[Dev]

Just in from the game, couple of quick thoughts. Saints worked pretty hard for the win in terrible conditions, the wind was wild. Stevo scored a cracker about ten minutes after we'd given him dogs abuse (he chose to reply with a gesticulation behind his back). Goran talked himself into a stupid booking and had to be pretty careful for the rest of the match. Peaso (my MOM) and Scotland worked hard up front throughout the match and our best moves came when Scotland managed to get hold of the ball and get turned. Unfortunately conditions combined with their pressing tactics meant that the ball was rarely under control.

It was a fairly decent match though and a good result in the end. However, I do feel results like this just paper over the cracks and that long term we still have problems. It's easy to say, "second in the league, semi-final of CIS Cup, fourth round of Scottish Cup" but as a team we are still under-performing and could do so much better.

[Dev]

I'm rubbish at estimating crowds - about 250 Saints fans there? The away end looked pretty sparsely populated when viewed from the open terracing.

[Nairn Saint]

Any kind of a win would do tonight even, God forbid, penalties!

Cheers Peaso!

[templeofsaints]

Temple Reports up now - basically still the same old problems we saw at Livi but tonight Ayr tired late on and were forced to defend more. Both keepers played well although Cat had little to do for the last 10 mins of normal time and extra-time. Jason and Peaso were fine and McLaren and Jacko contributed a lot but again our midfield let us down - Sheerin, Hardie and Mensing were all poor on the night and McInnes seemed to spend half his time on his arse.

As for the bookings most were harsh but have to agree with Dev - Goran almost lost the plot big time. Given the way the ref was dishing out the cards he could easily have earned himself a 2nd yellow.

Still we're through, but never mind Hibs in the semi, I'm more nervous that the youthful midfield won't recover for Airdrie at the weekend.

[Hazel1884]

As for the bookings most were harsh but have to agree with Dev - Goran almost lost the plot big time. Given the way the ref was dishing out the cards he could easily have earned himself a 2nd yellow.

Soemone should have been over there pulling him away from that, even although Goran should know better i thought part of the reason that Captain Calamity was reinstated to the side to steady the ship for. :shock: Anything but. i would love to know how coyle justifies dropping Anderson.

infact, any journalists reading please do ask that question!!

[Radford 72]

Well, I'm not sure what the radio said but I thought we throughly deserved that.

We opened well and took a deserved lead when Jason fired a free-kick under the wall and past a stationary McGeown. How the referee never booked their player for the challenge on Lombardo in the build up, I'll never know.

The wind was with Ayr (no pun intended!) in the first-half and they used it to their advantage. KC dealt with everything superbly though. His handling was top notch. The referee booked Lawrie for his first challenge then James and Stanic were booked for dissent as the homer in charge gave us nothing, including blowing for a free-kick when advantage would have seen Peaso in on goal.

With the wind at our backs in the second-half I was happy but then remembered Saturday although we started well and forced some early corners after winning none in the first half.

KC had to look sharp to beat Varielle (why was he playing?) to the ball but could do nothing about their equaliser, which Hollywood couldn't have scripted better. A hopeful cross holds up in the wind (as did nearly every pass) and Stevo takes a touch to lift it over James before volley low past KC from 20 yards. Cracking strike to be fair to him. KC honestly had nothing to do for the rest of the half but Saints only really clicked when McLaren was introduced for Sheerin.

As the game wore on McGeown began to shine, saving Ayr on numerous occasions.

The first period of extra-time saw Ayr creep slightly back into things with the wind advantage but Saints still looked in control. It was in the second period though that it looked like we were up against a possessed man as time-and-time again McGeown denied Saints the winner they deserved.

With the clocking ticking down, Peaso picked the ball up 25 yards from goal and turned his man before catching the ball sweetly to fire it straight down the middle to deceive McGeown and set Saints up for Falkirk.

Positives were the effort from all the players and several good performances, notably from McInnes, the two strikers, Cuthbert and the two subs. Mensing looked so much more comfortable in the middle when Jacko came on. I think OC seriously needs to look at the midfield still though as we looked much better when we had the pace of McLaren and Jackson out wide, although Ayr were tiring to be fair.

Well worth the trip.

[templeofsaints]

As for the bookings most were harsh but have to agree with Dev - Goran almost lost the plot big time. Given the way the ref was dishing out the cards he could easily have earned himself a 2nd yellow.

Soemone should have been over there pulling him away from that, even although Goran should know better i thought part of the reason that Captain Calamity was reinstated to the side to steady the ship for. :shock: Anything but. i would love to know how coyle justifies dropping Anderson.

infact, any journalists reading please do ask that question!!

Strange thing was McManus went over at one point, almost tapped Goran on the shoulder then walked away. At the very least he should have been standing next to his teammate ready to drag him off if he didn't calm down.

[SaintSam1884]

Can we talk about James for a second...

It's hard to argue with the fact that when he's been in the side recently we've picked up more points than when he's not been, but my god he's such an incompetent defender and McManus is so poor when playing alongside him. If that pair play together against Gretna, I won't go and watch us mauled for 4 or 5. :shock:

[Radford 72]

Goals have just been on Sky Sports News. Will no doubt be repeated every hour or so during the night for anyone that keen.

All three were excellent, Peaso totally sold the defender for the winner!

[SaintSam1884]

Goals have just been on Sky Sports News. Will no doubt be repeated every hour or so during the night for anyone that keen.

All three were excellent, Peaso totally sold the defender for the winner!

I think Peaso is the type of striker in the Kris Boyd mould. Will score loads of goals but will miss about 10 chances for every 1 that he does bury. That can be frustrating to watch as a fan, and probably the reason why I'm not so quick to credit him for performances like tonight. Hopefully he'll win me over soon enough, especially with Savo now sidelined. 8)

[Radford 72]

I think Peaso is the type of striker in the Kris Boyd mould. Will score loads of goals but will miss about 10 chances for every 1 that he does bury. That can be frustrating to watch as a fan, and probably the reason why I'm not so quick to credit him for performances like tonight. Hopefully he'll win me over soon enough, especially with Savo now sidelined. 8)
I think that's unfair on Mark McGeown who thwarted him on several occasions. The link up play between McLaren, Scotland and MacDonald towards the end was good. Potentially an excellent partnership between Jason and Peaso... Doubt it will last long though.

[Real Madrid]

Goals have just been on Sky Sports News. Will no doubt be repeated every hour or so during the night for anyone that keen.

All three were excellent, Peaso totally sold the defender for the winner!

Agree, 3 quality goals on a night of very poor conditions

For those without Sky sports news I got the Scotland goal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu0KPbNXuBk) on my youtube account

Does anyone know who that "fan" was who stood at the back and mouthed off all night - What a prat

[pezza70]

great stuff,

their wall looked well organised :roll:

[Radford 72]

Agree, 3 quality goals on a night of very poor conditions

For those without Sky sports news I got the Scotland goal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu0KPbNXuBk) on my youtube account

Does anyone know who that "fan" was who stood at the back and mouthed off all night - What a prat
Good stuff RM, I've missed your clips not being on YouTube in past few weeks.

The guy at the back was hilarious! :***: :***:

[Dev]

The guy at the back was hilarious! :***: :***:

We call that guy at the back "Tonerman". He has a history of ludicrous and long-winded shouts at the games and they often appear as if they've been prepared before the match. He has a distinctive shouting style where he puts huge gaps between each word and so he takes ages to get to the end - thereby getting the attention of an entire section of fans who only really catch the end of the rant and don't understand his original point. He was named Tonerman after his one and only amusing shout at a game of football. We were away at Motherwell in about 1999 and the referee happened to be Kevin Toner - our man wasn't impressed with his refereeing and shouted at him, "I've seen more decisive toner in my photocopier!" Amused me anyway! :***:

He's certainly more entertaining than the moaning postie anyway, he's a bawbag.

[Steve Maskrey]

On the radio, it sounded like Stanic's booking was a mistake by the ref after the Ayr player clipped Stanic's heel, collided with him and went down. The ref probably thought Stanic fouled him and booked him for dissent as he tried to protest his innocence. The ref did seem to book Saints players for the slightest thing but then give no free kick when the Ayr players came in with rash challenges :?

[HertsSaintee]

He's certainly more entertaining than the moaning postie anyway, he's a bawbag.

The best one he came out with last night was the "Dae-ye-think-yer-a-team-o'-giraffes? Forget-the-high-ball-game!"

Class.

:***:

Herts

[john1962]

[quote="Radford 72"]

KC had to look sharp to beat Varielle (why was he playing?)
quote]

They appealed the red card from Saturday which I believe they are allowed to because it was a straight red for violent conduct.

[Radford 72]

On the radio, it sounded like Stanic's booking was a mistake by the ref after the Ayr player clipped Stanic's heel, collided with him and went down. The ref probably thought Stanic fouled him and booked him for dissent as he tried to protest his innocence. The ref did seem to book Saints players for the slightest thing but then give no free kick when the Ayr players came in with rash challenges :?
Yeah! It was difficult to see fully but I think Goran's boot came off! Goran say saying how could he foul the guy when it was his heel that had been stepped on! Still should have kept his mouth shut though but the ref was a homer, big style!

They appealed the red card from Saturday which I believe they are allowed to because it was a straight red for violent conduct.
I suspect they probably did it just so he could play against us! :x

Regarding Tonerman, I noticed the interesting use of the word "twunt" last night! A nice mix of two expletives there! :***:

[chopper]

Few thoughts from last night:

The first goal was a stroke of luck for us that we haven't been getting (certainly in the matches I have seen recently) in that Sheerin's clear handball was missed before the free kick was awarded. The free-kick was Ronaldinho-esque in that Scotland mishit it under the wall IIRC :***: This was evened up by the ref's complete inability to allow an advantage when Sheerin (or MacDonald) was fouled on the edge of the box and the ball broke to Scotland one on one with the goalie and onside, only for Mr Tumilty (or "twunt") to pull it back.

Ayr had the backing of the strong wind first half but defensively they didn't test Cuthbert with any shot's, although they tested him with a number of corners which he did very well at, catching and punching when required and commanding his area like many (including me) have been calling for!

Second half it was mainly all Saints and either through a lack of composure (Mensing) or excellent shot stopping by McGeown (from Scotland, Peaso and Mensing) stopped us from going 2 up. Stevo got a goal out of nothing with a fine strike totally against the run of play and that was basically it for the 90 minutes. The game should never have got to the stage of going to extra time, although the defence and goalkeeper of Ayr deserve a lot of credit for this.

Extra time, Saints finally got the ball on the deck and played some nice intricate football with lots of good passing, but Ayr always were able to get something in the way of the ball, until Peaso beat the defender well and hit a cracking shot which beat the keeper straight down the middle of the goal as he started to go down early expecting the shot to go to his left.

Deserved victory, Cuthbert was superb without having any shots to deal with (it wouldn't surprise me if at most Ayr had 2 shots on target the whole 120 minutes). Defensively, James made a difference last night as it allowed McManus to be at his more comfortable position on the right side of centre defence. The midfield (as Radford has pointed out) went missing again after the first 15 minutes until width was introduced on both sides in the shape of McLaren and Jackson (who was lucky not to be shown a red card for a 2 footed lunge in front of the open terracing, let alone get away without a foul at all). McInnes was very comfortable all night and it has been a while since I have seen a central midfielder in a Saints shirt as confortable on the ball (Paul Kane was probably the last one). Up top, Peaso and Scotland worked very well together, both making intelligent runs ahead of the defenders or dropping off the defenders into the "hole" between midfield and strikers to collect the ball and try to find a telling pass or shot from distance.

[Al C]

Well, I'm not sure what the radio said but I thought we throughly deserved that.


I listened to the match on the radio and whilst relieved we scored to go through obviously, also from listening thought we had played well and had just come up against an inspired keeper. This seems to mirror the thoughts of those at the game.

However the analysis from the "experts" was shocking, completely unbalanced. From listening to them you would come away thinking Ayr were really unlucky and had played football reminiscent of 1970 era Brazil.

[ST GAZ]

Well, I'm not sure what the radio said but I thought we throughly deserved that.


I listened to the match on the radio and whilst relieved we scored to go through obviously, also from listening thought we had played well and had just come up against an inspired keeper. This seems to mirror the thoughts of those at the game.

However the analysis from the "experts" was shocking, completely unbalanced. From listening to them you would come away thinking Ayr were really unlucky and had played football reminiscent of 1970 era Brazil.

sportssound was shocking seemed that they only wanted ayr to win, would break into buddy banter about how cold they were and other crap then break out of it every time ayr were on the ball only to go back when saints got the ball back. :evil:

[Steve Maskrey]

It was interesting in the radio commentary when one of their players (can't remember if it was Caddis or Wardlaw), who'd already been booked, continued to go heavy into the tackles and the commentators were ready for the player to be sent off only for the ref not to even give a free kick, let alone take any action against the player :roll:

[SaintSam1884]

I didn't realise the same referee who refereed the first game, could referee the replay. He was worse last night than in the first match! :roll:

[sainteesrule]

A decent win by most accounts! C'mon the Saintees.

Another Tonerman classic here, we were beating Falkirk, must have been years ago, im sure it was a game at Ochilview. Anyway, after we score he belted out, 'Hey - Yoggie, I - guess - some - things - are - hard - to - bear!' Was pissin myself!

[chopper]

I didn't realise the same referee who refereed the first game, could referee the replay. He was worse last night than in the first match! :roll:

In all cup competitions, the referee and assistants are appointment for the tie, not just the first match in question. The replay is an extension of the tie so the 3 (or 4 if an SPL side is involved) officials will get first option on officiating the replay - replacements obviously are sought if any are not available.

[HertsSaintee]

I don't have much to add to what others have said. Not a brilliant overall showing by any means, but getting through the tie was the main thing and that goal was achieved.

Great show from Cat last night - totally assured coming for some dangerous and awkward wind-assisted crosses. If he keeps that up, Halliwell won't get another sniff. McLaren and Jackson made the difference when they came on for the ineffective Sheerin and Hardie. Jacko's pace put the wind up them, and he really has to start on the right hand side in the next game. McLaren seemed to want to keep the ball on the deck as well which was really refreshing, as it was obvious we needed to do that in the conditions - just unfortunate that the Ayr marking was so tight as well, otherwise we'd have managed to do that a lot more.


Herts

[Radford 72]

McLaren seemed to want to keep the ball on the deck as well...
After the incident against Ross County maybe not too much of a surprise! :wink:

Seriously, he played really well when he came on.

[Broon]

McLaren seemed to want to keep the ball on the deck as well...
After the incident against Ross County maybe not too much of a surprise! :wink:

Seriously, he played really well when he came on.

That's great news, I'm glad he is starting to perform as we need midfielders to step up to the mark. Considering Sheerin has been slightly off form for at least a month perhaps he may start Mclaren on saturday?

[Radford 72]

That's great news, I'm glad he is starting to perform as we need midfielders to step up to the mark. Considering Sheerin has been slightly off form for at least a month perhaps he may start Mclaren on saturday?
I would but in place of Hardie or Mensing more than Sheerin possibly, although in saying that in September we played Sheerin in the middle and McLaren on left against Airdrie and they were both very poor.

The problems were still there with the midfield last night but we looked much better with Jacko and McLaren in there, although the Ayr players were dead on their feet by that time.

[HertsSaintee]

Considering Sheerin has been slightly off form for at least a month perhaps he may start Mclaren on saturday?

Oddly enough, I see the problem with Sheerin as being more to do with what's going on around him. I've always seen him as a major confidence player - he comes on to a game when the players around him are.

Jacko's preferred position is up front, but I'd start him instead of Hardie on the right of midfield next game to try and inject some pace, playing Mensing and McInnes (who didn't do too badly last night) in the middle. That running game might give Sheerin something to work with? As long as McLaren keeps coming off the bench and producing something, he'll get his starting chance.

Herts

[Radford 72]

I thought McInnes was quiet but very effective last night. He doesn't stand out like Sheridan and isn't as much of a terrier but he uses the ball so much better. Hopefully in front of the home fans on Saturday he can make a good impression.

[Saintkev]

Soemone should have been over there pulling him away from that, even although Goran should know better i thought part of the reason that Captain Calamity was reinstated to the side to steady the ship for. :shock: Anything but. i would love to know how coyle justifies dropping Anderson.

OH FFS! Any opportunity to have a go at James... He kept the defence organised enough to restrict Ayr to one shot on target, which came from deep... no need for this abuse, get off his back, it's not his fault Ando get's dropped! :roll:

[Scobby_SJFC]

The guy at the back was hilarious! :***: :***:

We call that guy at the back "Tonerman". He has a history of ludicrous and long-winded shouts at the games and they often appear as if they've been prepared before the match. He has a distinctive shouting style where he puts huge gaps between each word and so he takes ages to get to the end - thereby getting the attention of an entire section of fans who only really catch the end of the rant and don't understand his original point. He was named Tonerman after his one and only amusing shout at a game of football. We were away at Motherwell in about 1999 and the referee happened to be Kevin Toner - our man wasn't impressed with his refereeing and shouted at him, "I've seen more decisive toner in my photocopier!" Amused me anyway! :***:

He's certainly more entertaining than the moaning postie anyway, he's a bawbag.

Hes a prat, says nothing postive about Saints, total disgrace

[Saintkev]

Tonerman is reasonably positive, but Moanin Postie is a twat.

Wasn't a great game, but we did fairly well, and worked hard and that was the main thing I wanted to see.

When McInnes was interviewed on the Radio, could you hear anything in the background?

[Victor]

we played Sheerin in the middle and McLaren on left against Airdrie and they were both very poor.
Ive yet to see McLaren, but can he not play on the right as well as the left? Didnt he play for a while on the right v Partick in his debut and set up at least one goal?

Worth a try or is he just 100% a left sided player?

[Scobby_SJFC]

Tonerman is reasonably positive, but Moanin Postie is a twat.

Wasn't a great game, but we did fairly well, and worked hard and that was the main thing I wanted to see.

When McInnes was interviewed on the Radio, could you hear anything in the background?

Couldnt hear 1 positiv thing he said about the team last night to be honest, sure you have a wee moan about a bad pass, poor shot etc, but you just get back following the team again!

[Saintkev]

Tonerman is reasonably positive, but Moanin Postie is a twat.

Wasn't a great game, but we did fairly well, and worked hard and that was the main thing I wanted to see.

When McInnes was interviewed on the Radio, could you hear anything in the background?

Couldnt hear 1 positiv thing he said about the team last night to be honest, sure you have a wee moan about a bad pass, poor shot etc, but you just get back following the team again!

I'm guessing your getting mixed up, both were at teh game last night... was he sporting facial hair?

[Scobby_SJFC]

Tonerman is reasonably positive, but Moanin Postie is a twat.

Wasn't a great game, but we did fairly well, and worked hard and that was the main thing I wanted to see.

When McInnes was interviewed on the Radio, could you hear anything in the background?

Couldnt hear 1 positiv thing he said about the team last night to be honest, sure you have a wee moan about a bad pass, poor shot etc, but you just get back following the team again!

I'm guessing your getting mixed up, both were at the game last night... was he sporting facial hair?

No idea, the guy at the back, with long winded Sh!te banter, who kept blasting the team!

[Ronaldo]

The guy at the back was hilarious! :***: :***:

We call that guy at the back "Tonerman". He has a history of ludicrous and long-winded shouts at the games and they often appear as if they've been prepared before the match. He has a distinctive shouting style where he puts huge gaps between each word and so he takes ages to get to the end - thereby getting the attention of an entire section of fans who only really catch the end of the rant and don't understand his original point. He was named Tonerman after his one and only amusing shout at a game of football. We were away at Motherwell in about 1999 and the referee happened to be Kevin Toner - our man wasn't impressed with his refereeing and shouted at him, "I've seen more decisive toner in my photocopier!" Amused me anyway! :***:

He's certainly more entertaining than the moaning postie anyway, he's a bawbag.
I know him, he used to sit in the row behind me for most of the 90's. :***: :***: He certainly is funny! The best bits are when as you say he has a long sentence to shout out and he has to take take pauses in the middle to catch breath. :***: He also seemed to have files on every referee in Scotland who he hated :twisted: for probably being referees. :***: I'm glad he never ever had a megaphone!

[Radford 72]

we played Sheerin in the middle and McLaren on left against Airdrie and they were both very poor.
Ive yet to see McLaren, but can he not play on the right as well as the left? Didnt he play for a while on the right v Partick in his debut and set up at least one goal?

Worth a try or is he just 100% a left sided player?
He played a couple of one-twos and worked himself onto the right from where he cut in for the goal but he was never playing on the right.

I think he'd be lost over there to be honest and think we should focus on getting him settled in on the left before trying anything like that.

FWIW, I do think he could play in behind the strikers if we played 3-5-2 and he played there a bit for Airdrie last season.

[Victor]

I think he'd be lost over there to be honest and think we should focus on getting him settled in on the left before trying anything like that.
If he's totally left sided then i'd totally agree.

As Herts said, it might well be worth trying Jackson on the right on saturday if he looked ok last night.

[templeofsaints]

Peaso's goal is now on the Temple Video Archive -
http://www.putfile.com/templeofsaints

[jazzer]

Ayr had the backing of the strong wind first half but defensively they didn't test Cuthbert with any shot's.

According to the Daily Mail :roll: Cuthbert was in fine form, making at least 3 saves. The Ayr keeper didn,t even get a mention.
What game was the f***ing sports reporter at :shock: Different one from me anyway.

[Cagey]

Express must have got the report from the same source.

[dunblanemike]

Peaso's goal is now on the Temple Video Archive -
http://www.putfile.com/templeofsaints
Peaso DID look pleased to score.
I'm suprised they did not show Stevenson's goal given the hype on the radio yesterday. But then I suppose there would be less time available for the latest OF claptrap!

[Real Madrid]

Agree, 3 quality goals on a night of very poor conditions

For those without Sky sports news I got the Scotland goal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu0KPbNXuBk) on my youtube account

Does anyone know who that "fan" was who stood at the back and mouthed off all night - What a prat
Good stuff RM, I've missed your clips not being on YouTube in past few weeks.

The guy at the back was hilarious! :***: :***:

I did not think anyone was that bothered but I know for the likes of pezza70 they may be the only way he gets to see Saints so where possible (and where I am not going to get into bother such as last night for using a flash on the terraces) I will try and keep this going at some of the away games

anyway I have put four more clips on youtube. The extra time images are poor but if you spot the ball you will see how much the wind effected things

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKhbKfzJ6nk - First half action

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwcSUhVfobg - More first half action

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9qYUvNO1Wg - Extra time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnbgUIqH044 - More extra time

Team before extra time

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/realmadrid2002/CIMG0852.jpg

Traditional scottish ground - Part 1

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/realmadrid2002/CIMG0850.jpg

Part 2 with neds at the segregation fence
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/realmadrid2002/CIMG0851.jpg

Main stand

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/realmadrid2002/CIMG0846.jpg


Away end -
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/realmadrid2002/CIMG0835.jpg

North Terrace -
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/realmadrid2002/CIMG0837.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/realmadrid2002/CIMG0844.jpg

Home end
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/realmadrid2002/CIMG0838.jpg

[Victor]

Ive yet to see McLaren, but can he not play on the right as well as the left? Didnt he play for a while on the right v Partick in his debut and set up at least one goal?

Worth a try or is he just 100% a left sided player?
Ill send you my fee Owen!! :D

[Radford 72]

Worth a try or is he just 100% a left sided player?
Ill send you my fee Owen!! :D[/quote]
Looked a totally different player so it'll be interesting to see if it was the change in position or just an upturn in form. I didn't think he'd do anything on the right but he was easily our best player. Didn't play as a winger as he came inside all the time but still a more than useful option to have.

[Hazel1884]

Soemone should have been over there pulling him away from that, even although Goran should know better i thought part of the reason that Captain Calamity was reinstated to the side to steady the ship for. :shock: Anything but. i would love to know how coyle justifies dropping Anderson.

OH FFS! Any opportunity to have a go at James... He kept the defence organised enough to restrict Ayr to one shot on target, which came from deep... no need for this abuse, get off his back, it's not his fault Ando get's dropped! :roll:

Just noticed this - it's the fact the wrong personnel was dropped to allow him to return when he's not even fit!! If he needs bandaged up that much, needs to be in the injury news then he shouldn't be playing - simple as. Himself and Coyle should recognise that he's not fit, the more he plays carrying injuries the longer everyone suffers in the long run.

against Ayr, i think he put us under pressure at the back with a few mistakes - mind you, i wasn't under the influence watching his performance on wednesday.

I am not doubting his leadership, or commitment - just his ability to play football at times!!

[slf]

cheers dudes for the videos and pictures.
no excuse but was travelling south listening to game.anyway about scotch corner the radio geezer shouts something like its a goal out of nowhere.and am thinking who and then he says we have got no.2 .feckin yahooo.
but he was right though we in 2 cups and 2nd top.pesonally thats great but the fitbas crap.

[templeofsaints]

Just noticed this - it's the fact the wrong personnel was dropped to allow him to return when he's not even fit!! If he needs bandaged up that much, needs to be in the injury news then he shouldn't be playing - simple as.

Unless of course OC is trying some psychology to keep the opposition guessing as to whether or not James will be playing :wink:

[Hazel1884]

Just noticed this - it's the fact the wrong personnel was dropped to allow him to return when he's not even fit!! If he needs bandaged up that much, needs to be in the injury news then he shouldn't be playing - simple as.

Unless of course OC is trying some psychology to keep the opposition guessing as to whether or not James will be playing :wink:

But tbh, it's fairly obvious he will be playing - how many times has he appeared in the team line up and played! If i was a manager against i would prepare for James playing unless he had a broken leg.

[templeofsaints]

Just noticed this - it's the fact the wrong personnel was dropped to allow him to return when he's not even fit!! If he needs bandaged up that much, needs to be in the injury news then he shouldn't be playing - simple as.

Unless of course OC is trying some psychology to keep the opposition guessing as to whether or not James will be playing :wink:

But tbh, it's fairly obvious he will be playing - how many times has he appeared in the team line up and played! If i was a manager against i would prepare for James playing unless he had a broken leg.

True but if Kenny Black is reading it as James / Hardie whoever are doubtful it at least keeps the Saints lineup a bit less predictable and harder to plan against.

[Saintkev]

I am not doubting his leadership, or commitment - just his ability to play football at times!!

But when Anderson was stinking last season, you were defending him to the hilt, seems one rule for one, another for others!