Motherwell vs. Saints 28/02/07

[Nairn Saint]

Feels a bit strange when your team is not involved on the Saturday for a big cup game but nevertheless it gives us a bit longer to build up the anticipation for next Wednesday night.

What's the general feeling for our chances against Maurice Badpass' side?

[Das Rave]

I think we're in wi a no bad shout.
We always play better against the 'bigger' teams.

If we don't concede early we should be in wi a great chance of winnin

[sainteechristie]

If we play like we did against other SPL sides we will definetly have a good chance.

Who are we playing at the back if mcmanus is out :?:

[Radford 72]

I think the delay is a blessing as we really want McManus to be fit as otherwise we're gonna be weakening another area of the team to replace him as we don't have a straight replacement. He hasn't trained yet AFAIK though so you'd have to guess it's looking unlikely.

Worst case scenario and it's going to be either Lawrie or Mensing, with the one not chosen at centre-back playing right-back. I still think Simon is too prone to mistakes to play centre-half but it's a difficult call for OC to make.

The other injuries (Savo, Ruti), suspensions (McInnes, Ando) and cup-tied players (Lilley) mean we're going to be limited. We need 2 outfield U21 players in the XVI but that won't mean leaving any senior players out as we just don't have the numbers.

The side picks itself really if Chalky misses out:

Cuthbert

Lawrie/Mensing - Lawrie/Mensing - James - Stanic

Morais - Hardie - Sheerin - McLaren

Peaso - Scotland

Subbies: O'Brien/Halliwell, Dyer, Jackson + 2

If Chalky is fit then I'd guess Simon will play the holding role in midfield, Sheerin will move to the left and it'll be a straight fight between Morais and McLaren for the right-hand role.

Motherwell seem to have a pretty settled side which is likely to be along the following lines:

Smith

Corrigan - Craigan - Reynolds - Murphy

Smith - Kerr - Fitzpatrick - Paterson

McDonald - Clarkson

Others involved could be Steven McGarry, Ross McCormack or Kevin McBride.

We've proved already we can handle these occasions but it's important we don't become complacent after beating better SPL sides.

PA yesterday claimed over 1,000 fans will be heading through. I hope they are right as they would be a great turn out for a Wednesday night when the game is on TV. How many buses are running?

[Steve Maskrey]

McManus will be given until Monday to start training again. I would go with Mensing in the centre with Lawrie as right back and hopefully, Morais wide right. McManus's fitness, to me, is crucial and would be a key player on Wednesday and likely to be given the job of marking McDonald

[Victor]

Worst case scenario and it's going to be either Lawrie or Mensing, with the one not chosen at centre-back playing right-back.
Have either ever played centre back before? Cant Dyer play there?

[Nairn Saint]

Worst case scenario and it's going to be either Lawrie or Mensing, with the one not chosen at centre-back playing right-back.
Have either ever played centre back before? Cant Dyer play there?

McDonald up against young Dyer could be a recipe for disaster!

[Cagey]

McManus will be given until Monday to start training again. I would go with Mensing in the centre with Lawrie as right back and hopefully, Morais wide right. McManus's fitness, to me, is crucial and would be a key player on Wednesday and likely to be given the job of marking McDonald

Doesn`t have the pace to mark McDonald but then neither does Mincing. Could be a chance for Dter but I don`t think Coykle would risk it.
Radfords team looks the most likely with Lawrie RB & Mincing CB.

[Joanne]

I'm bored - Saturdays without football are rubbish!!

Know this isn't part of this discussion but thought I'd share with u! Think we could do something on Wed but unsure with all the players we have missing!

[Radford 72]

Worst case scenario and it's going to be either Lawrie or Mensing, with the one not chosen at centre-back playing right-back.
Have either ever played centre back before? Cant Dyer play there?
Dyer remains predominantly a left-back, just as those two would call other positions their own. Both have played enough at centre-back to be able to do a job there. Mensing played quite a few games last season as a centre-back.

[del8boy]

Mincing

Cagey I am sure that you can spell so why do you not try to spell Simon's name correctly or am I to under stand that you do not rate him, whilst sitting on you back side on your couch at home.

If you knew the players that play for STJ then you would know that Si has played there a number of times..

Ps would you please stand up in the crowd and call him that the next time I am up (will advise in advance) so I might be educated in what a PRAT looks like.

To all others I apologise in advance if any of you are upset with my outburst.

Sorry

[Scobby_SJFC]

Mincing

Cagey I am sure that you can spell so why do you not try to spell Simon's name correctly or am I to under stand that you do not rate him, whilst sitting on you back side on your couch at home.

If you knew the players that play for STJ then you would know that Si has played there a number of times..

Ps would you please stand up in the crowd and call him that the next time I am up (will advise in advance) so I might be educated in what a PRAT looks like.

To all others I apologise in advance if any of you are upset with my outburst.

Sorry

Well said I think hes been great this season!

[Shaggy Jenkins]

Mincing

Cagey I am sure that you can spell so why do you not try to spell Simon's name correctly or am I to under stand that you do not rate him, whilst sitting on you back side on your couch at home.

If you knew the players that play for STJ then you would know that Si has played there a number of times..

Ps would you please stand up in the crowd and call him that the next time I am up (will advise in advance) so I might be educated in what a PRAT looks like.

To all others I apologise in advance if any of you are upset with my outburst.

Sorry

Hello Simons Dad *waves*

[del8boy]

Hello Simons Dad *waves*


and to you

[SavotheGreat]

Mincing
To all others I apologise in advance if any of you are upset with my outburst.


Yes, calm down :?

Should be a close one, Motherwell will be up for it, as will we; if we can cope with McDonald then we might be able to hurt them. However, let's not underestimate what we're capable of, in terms of ability, this encounter looks nothing short of a level playing field.

[Cagey]

Mincing

Cagey I am sure that you can spell so why do you not try to spell Simon's name correctly or am I to under stand that you do not rate him, whilst sitting on you back side on your couch at home.

If you knew the players that play for STJ then you would know that Si has played there a number of times..

Ps would you please stand up in the crowd and call him that the next time I am up (will advise in advance) so I might be educated in what a PRAT looks like.

To all others I apologise in advance if any of you are upset with my
outburst.

Sorry

You are right I do not rate Mensing & I do know he has played at Centre Back which position he is more suited to. It is probably not his fault that Coyle keeps playing him in midfield where IMO he looks lost & uncomfortable.

ps There is no need to negate your point with insults.Because I don`t rate Mensing & spell his name incorrectly as a play on mince may make me a prat but it does not help your point to say it.

[Finners]

PA yesterday claimed over 1,000 fans will be heading through. I hope they are right as they would be a great turn out for a Wednesday night when the game is on TV. How many buses are running?

Hopefully more than that, no? If we can take 3,300 to a semi in edinburgh and 1,000 to ibrox surely it wld be nearer the 2,000 mark. I hope so anyway, i've been going round all my mates who are saints fans and making sure they are going :)

[Scobby_SJFC]

PA yesterday claimed over 1,000 fans will be heading through. I hope they are right as they would be a great turn out for a Wednesday night when the game is on TV. How many buses are running?

Hopefully more than that, no? If we can take 3,300 to a semi in edinburgh and 1,000 to ibrox surely it wld be nearer the 2,000 mark. I hope so anyway, i've been going round all my mates who are saints fans and making sure they are going :)

Am trying to convince my non saints pals to come with me!

[Baiggers]

A full 49 seater going from Wheel Inn :)

[LewGti]

PA yesterday claimed over 1,000 fans will be heading through.


Is it just pay at the gate on the night. If so how can they estimate how many are going through.

[Nick]

Considering we took 900 to Falkirk in the last round, i reckon just over the 1k mark.

[taylorboy69]

Cannot see anymore than 750 myself - hope i am wrong and we take well over the 1K mark as ive a feeling the boys are going to need as much backing as possible to see us through.

[rickardo]

There will be 1000 ish hope the s.s. show face :wink:

[LewGti]

So is it pay at the gate........hoping to bring a few mates. :D

[Tranmere Saintee]

So is it pay at the gate........hoping to bring a few mates. :D

Yes & do so :***:

[The Real Saints]

Looking forward to this. Really feel we can win it! Out of interest, when is the draw for the semi final? Is it straight after the Celtic game?

[1884]

I think it's at 6.50pm on Thursday (during Reporting Scotland).

[SingaporeSaint]

1-0 Invershneki with 10 mins to go, why am i feeling a wee bit excited about the Scottish Cup 2007 :|

[templeofsaints]

1-0 Invershneki with 10 mins to go, why am i feeling a wee bit excited about the Scottish Cup 2007 :|

2-1 Celtic - wouldn't get carried away too much. :evil:

[SingaporeSaint]

why am i feeling less excited :(

[Scobby_SJFC]

why am i feeling less excited :(
You shouldnt we're one game away from Hampden!

[Ronaldo]

1-0 Invershneki with 10 mins to go, why am i feeling a wee bit excited about the Scottish Cup 2007 :|

2-1 Celtic - wouldn't get carried away too much. :evil:
Caley could have been 2-0 up but :roll:
I thought they defended too deep near the end but it's easy saying that watching tv. 1-0 up in 89 minutes. It 's Hampden and Glasgow for them now so they must be ultra favourites now.

Any news on McManus?

----------------------------------- Cuthbert -------------------------
Lawrie ------------------- Mcmanus ---------- James ------------ Stanic
Morais ------------------- Mensing ---------- Hardie ----------- Sheerin
------------------------- MacDonald ------ Scotland ------------------

Subs: Haliwell, McLaren, Dyer, Jackson, ?

[Nick]

1-0 Invershneki with 10 mins to go, why am i feeling a wee bit excited about the Scottish Cup 2007 :|

2-1 Celtic - wouldn't get carried away too much. :evil:
Caley could have been 2-0 up but :roll:
I thought they defended too deep near the end but it's easy saying that watching tv. 1-0 up in 89 minutes. It 's Hampden and Glasgow for them now so they must be ultra favourites now.

Any news on McManus?

----------------------------------- Cuthbert -------------------------
Lawrie ------------------- Mcmanus ---------- James ------------ Stanic
Morais ------------------- Mensing ---------- Hardie ----------- Sheerin
------------------------- MacDonald ------ Scotland ------------------

Subs: Haliwell, McLaren, Dyer, Jackson, ?

McInnis injured, or suspended? Or do you just not rate him enough for the bench. :***:

[Ronaldo]

McInnis injured, or suspended? Or do you just not rate him enough for the bench. :***:
I rate him highly but I thought he was suspended.

[dunblanemike]

everything about this game seems to be very low key - what's up folks? Can no-one be ar#ed to get excited? is it because it is Motherwell we are playing? If the number of messages on here correlates with the attendance we'll be lucky to get two hundred at the game!

[Ronaldo]

everything about this game seems to be very low key - what's up folks? Can no-one be ar#ed to get excited? is it because it is Motherwell we are playing? If the number of messages on here correlates with the attendance we'll be lucky to get two hundred at the game!
I agree, people should be more up for it and attend if possible because the chance of a midweek cup tie away from home in a hostile atmosphere is fantastic, especailly if Saints win against another SPL club. Motherwell are favourites. Saints have nothing to lose, they might as well have a go.

[Scobby_SJFC]

Don't Know why people are down, am really excitied about this one, if we can play like we did at Tynecastle and at Falkirk we can win!

Hope we have a go, we're a better team when we do!

[Scobby_SJFC]

Was just on the Well messageboard there and most of them seem to think James is our biggest threat!

Id agree if that were from corners, but they dont seem to realise that we have Jason, Peaso, Sheerin and possible Savo to mention a few!

Roll on Wednesday!

[mainstand]

McInnis injured, or suspended? Or do you just not rate him enough for the bench. :***:
I rate him highly but I thought he was suspended.

he is suspended.

[Cagey]

If we get through where will the Semi be ?.

Celtic will def` be Hampden
Hibs will be Tynecastle which I don`t think is fair
Dunfermline may be atTannadump or Tyncastle.
Can`t see the last 2 being at Hampden.

[Ronaldo]

Tynecastle is perfect. Great atmosphere. 8)

[Broggy Man]

I thought it had to Hampden?

[Ronaldo]

I thought it had to Hampden?
Both semi-final venues are for Hampden but there may be a negotiation procedure like the League Cup I don't know.

Anyway as we are underdogs for Wednesday can anyone clarify that none of these players are available -

Stevie Milne
Derek Lilley
Derek Mcinnes
Alan McManus
Steven Anderson
Kevin Rutkiewicz

and that's al; that are unavailable.

[Radford 72]

Anyway as we are underdogs for Wednesday can anyone clarify that none of these players are available -

Stevie Milne
Derek Lilley
Derek Mcinnes
Alan McManus
Steven Anderson
Kevin Rutkiewicz.
The other injuries (Savo, Ruti), suspensions (McInnes, Ando) and cup-tied players (Lilley) mean we're going to be limited. We need 2 outfield U21 players in the XVI but that won't mean leaving any senior players out as we just don't have the numbers.
McManus has to train tomorrow or he'll be ruled out, although if there is a guarantee he'll train on Tuesday, OC might go with him. Savo has a tiny chance of making the bench.

[Scobby_SJFC]

I thought it had to Hampden?
Both semi-final venues are for Hampden but there may be a negotiation procedure like the League Cup I don't know.

Anyway as we are underdogs for Wednesday can anyone clarify that none of these players are available -

Stevie Milne
Derek Lilley
Derek Mcinnes
Alan McManus
Steven Anderson
Kevin Rutkiewicz

and that's al; that are unavailable.

Lilley is cup tied, and McManus is suspended!

[Ronaldo]

Lilley is cup tied, and McManus is suspended!
:)
Read Radford's post above McManus is just injured but could still play.

My team layout is a possibility then.

[THE REBEL SAINT]

WHATS THAT RULING ABOUT HAVING SO MANY UNDER 21 PLAYERS IN YOUR LINE UP FOR A CUP GAME

[MUZZ]

WHATS THAT RULING ABOUT HAVING SO MANY UNDER 21 PLAYERS IN YOUR LINE UP FOR A CUP GAME

need 2 in your squad.

[THE REBEL SAINT]

WHATS THAT RULING ABOUT HAVING SO MANY UNDER 21 PLAYERS IN YOUR LINE UP FOR A CUP GAME

need 2 in your squad.

TA MUZZ

[mainstand]

Dev you posted ina nother thread and then locked it about the runners up in the Scottish qualifying for UEFA cup. The runners up can qualify for Eurpoe ala Gretna last year. If the winners are already in a better competition ie Champions League then the runners up get the UEFA spot.

[slf]

bring um on we are on the chooch we want a service :***: :***:

[Nick]

Dev you posted ina nother thread and then locked it about the runners up in the Scottish qualifying for UEFA cup. The runners up can qualify for Eurpoe ala Gretna last year. If the winners are already in a better competition ie Champions League then the runners up get the UEFA spot.

Yeah, I thought that aswell.

[Chansey]

Wasn't that up for this game before today, now i canny wait!! Hoping to get a full car of mates to come along aswell. Mon the saints!

[Saint Paul]

If McManus doesn't play, I could see a change in formation. I don't necessarilly think that it is a good thing, but I can see Coyle going :-

------------------------------Cat---------------------------------

----------------Mensing-----James-----Dyer-------------------

Lawrie-------Hardie-------Sheerin------McLaren-------Stanic

--------------------Scotland-----Peaso-------------------------



I could be wrong, but ever since I heard that McManus was a doubt, I have had a sneaky suspicion that he may try to go to 3 at the back.

[Chansey]

If McManus doesn't play, I could see a change in formation. I don't necessarilly think that it is a good thing, but I can see Coyle going :-

------------------------------Cat---------------------------------

----------------Mensing-----James-----Dyer-------------------

Lawrie-------Hardie-------Sheerin------McLaren-------Stanic

--------------------Scotland-----Peaso-------------------------



I could be wrong, but ever since I heard that McManus was a doubt, I have had a sneaky suspicion that he may try to go to 3 at the back.

I'd be very surprised if that was the case, given the success we have had had against spl sides using 4-4-2

[Radford 72]

Steven Doris has hurt his wrist now so it looks like Savo will have to sit on the bench just to make up the numbers.

[Broggy Man]

who will be the under 21's Radford

[Radford 72]

who will be the under 21's Radford
Pretty sure it'll be Jacko and Dyer. OC won't let Jacko go on loan to Forfar as we need him for the Cup because of the ruling and the fact Lilley is cup-tied and Savo injured.

The following are fit and available as far as I know:

Cuthbert, O'Brien, Lawrie, James, Mensing, Stanic, Dyer, Morais, McLaren, Hardie, Sheerin, Scotland, MacDonald, Jackson.

The following are definitely out:

Rutkiewicz (injury), Lilley (cup-tied), McInnes (suspended), Anderson (suspended).

Leaving doubts over:

McManus (groin), Halliwell (elbow), Doris (wrist), Milne (knee).

If none of those make it Coyle will probably have to name himself on the bench but no idea who the 16th man will be.

[templeofsaints]

Rutkiewicz (injury), Lilley (cup-tied), McInnes (suspended), Lilley (suspended)..

God not only have we dumped Ando, we've learnt how to clone Dels :***:

[Radford 72]

God not only have we dumped Ando, we've learnt how to clone Dels :***:
It was a test! :oops: :***:

[Zimmerman]

Don't know if this has been mentioned, if so I appolagise. But how much is it to get into the game? Do they still do students?

[Grovesred]

Do they still do students?

...must ...resist ...tap-in

:P

[Saintkev]

Last time we were there I got in as a student with my LiveActive card... (local gym access card for those not local!).

[Scobby_SJFC]

Theres a lot of talk about this game here, overhear people on the bus talking about and in Greggs!

Really lookjing forward to it, but am the only Saintee in this town so i'll get it in the neck should we lose :cry:

Think there will be a student gate, I remember reading it when the revised prices were announced!!

[Ronaldo]

I've just been through in Glasgow and it's pissing it down. Maybe Morais, MacDonald and McLaren will just slip past their defence and their MacDonald will be longing to get back to Oz for the sun and be off form. :) :wink:

Tractor Boys vs. Metal Bashing Pinheads -> It's tough to call, SAINTS WIN!

[Saintkev]

What's teh craic with buses this time?

I just met John from Glenalmond... he's got a 53 seater!

Would be great to get 1,000 again... 'Mon The Saints!

[saint_markperth]

Last time we were there I got in as a student with my LiveActive card... (local gym access card for those not local!).
might have to try that one

[Scobby_SJFC]

Not sure how many we'll take, I can see it around the 1,000 mark though cant see it going much higher am afraid, still a decent turnout!

[Chansey]

Think there will be a student gate, I remember reading it when the revised prices were announced!!

do you recall what the revised prices were. i thought i read over the weekend it was £15 adults, £10 senior citizens, £5 juveniles?

[Scoogz]

From the Official Site on Feb 8th

In view of the TennentÂ’s Scottish Cup 5th Round tie against Motherwell being switched to Wednesday 28th February to accommodate live television coverage and after discussions with Motherwell FC, the following admission prices will apply:

Adult £15
Senior Citizen/Student £10
Juuvenile (U16) £5

[saint in exile]

According to the papers Mcmanus should be ok and Milne seems likely to be involved in the game as a sub.C`mon the Saints!!!!!

[dunblanemike]

how good is the drainage at Motherwell? Heavy rain all day today and the same forecast for tomorrow - any risk of getting called off?

[templeofsaints]

how good is the drainage at Motherwell? Heavy rain all day today and the same forecast for tomorrow - any risk of getting called off?

Wouldn't expect it - it's a crap surface anyway and no doubt these SPL stalwarts will have adequate pitch protection :twisted:

[McCallum]

Glad there is a student discount. Tempted to go for the juvenile option although last time at Fir Park when we got relegated, I was about 14 and was refused Juvenile entry which was a joke.

Looking forward to this one and will be taking at least 8 mates so far. I think it will be a push to hit the 1,000 mark but the atmosphere should be good. If we stop them playing and really press them like we did to Hibs and Rangers then I don't see why we cant win this one. Hopefully Mad Mental Martin or Simon will pole axe Scott McDonald early on and keep him quiet.

Prediction would be 1-0 Saints, Sheerin belter.

Mon' the Saints!

[Radford 72]

I'm quite optimistic about the numbers for tomorrow. Seems like there's quite a few buses and a lot of folk bringing extras along. I usually under-estimate how many we'll take so looking forward to this.

I hope we don't under-estimate Motherwell tomorrow. We've caught the other SPL sides on off days but even if Motherwell play well, if we still play tou our best we have a chance.

[john1962]

how good is the drainage at Motherwell? Heavy rain all day today and the same forecast for tomorrow - any risk of getting called off?

I would guess if the rain tomorrow is anything like today the game will be in severe danger.

[codfish]

how good is the drainage at Motherwell? Heavy rain all day today and the same forecast for tomorrow - any risk of getting called off?

I would guess if the rain tomorrow is anything like today the game will be in severe danger.

I work (awaits jokes) in Uddingston - about 20 minutes from Motherwell - and at 9.30pm it was horrendous. I'd imagine the game is 60/40 in favour of going ahead just now, purely because of the TV coverage.

I changed my shift for tomorrow so I could go to this (I've enjoyed the away cup games you've had in 2007), so I hope the game is on. Also means I'll get a fair idea from around 12 noon how likely a postponement is...... :(

Regarding the opposition, we've played Motherwell three times this season, and over those matches they've been the poorest side we've faced on league duty - last midweek, they had 1 shot on target at Love Street. Keep McDonald quiet and the goals dry up. :)

[Radford 72]

Coddy is a Saintee!

Starting to get a bit excited about this game now, just reading all the interviews the players have done with various papers and websites. Still a nasty feeling this is gonna be the one where it goes wrong but even if that happens it'll still be 4 tremendous performances against SPL sides.

Chalky now looks certain to play so, if he is honestly near 100%, then that's a tremendous boost as not only do we have one of our best centre-backs, it frees up Mensing to play in central midfield and Lawrie at right-back.

The only choice OC now has to make is Morais or McLaren on the right. I usually come out with something lame like I'd leave it up to OC but I hope he picks Morais, I'd love to see him up against SPL opposition for 90 minutes. If he does stay on the bench at least we know he can make an impact from there though.

[Hazel1884]

Looking forward to this also and echo Radders sentiments above regarding the Morais/McLaren decision - after Morais performance against Brechin i don't see how you can leave him out.

Cuthbert

Lawrie McManus James Stanic

Morais Mensing Hardie Sheerin

Scotland MacDonald

Would be the line up i expect Big O to play.

[Tarvie]

Will be watching with the bairns tonight and I am sure they wont be the only ones having a bottle or 4 :wink:

I am at work at the moment and cant get onto the ladbrokes website, can anyone tell me what the odds are for a 2-0 win?

Cmon the blues :D

[saint in the city]

20/1 with Ladbrokes,are you confident?

[Tarvie]

20/1 with Ladbrokes,are you confident?

I put £20 quid on for us to beat Gers 2-0 at ibrox in the CIS QF so I will do the same for the Scottish Cup QF and put £20 quid on for the 2-0 win. If it comes up I keep enough for a wee bevvy and then put the rest into the kids bank accounts.

Just woke up with that feeling this morning :?

[saint in the city]

Just checked the Willie Hills site and they are giving 25/1 for us to win 2-0

[saint in exile]

Try James to score first and 2-0 350-1

[Scobby_SJFC]

Can see the stadium form top of my raod, and the rain has just gone off, its really windy though still!!

[Saintkev]

Well, that's it for the day... come on all you Saintees, get to the game... and sing yer hearts out for the boys...

'Mon The Saints!

[Scobby_SJFC]

Rains back on!!

[hibby jake]

good luck for tonight guys, hope to see you in that draw tomorrow night!!

[Tarvie]

bets are on, 1st beer is going down well (Tennants btw)

All I need now is for Saints to give a performance to make us proud as they did against Hibs. Lets show the nation that us so called farmers can play a bit and have the motherwellonians choking on their buckie like Geoff on Owens coffee :***:

A 2-0 win with James to score first would also bo good :wink:

Come on the Saints

[chips for tea]

ya beauty......mcdonald

[chips for tea]

and my spellings crap :wink:

[perthsaint1884]

im so feckin hyper after that :***:

[Willie Peat]

Half time. 1 - 0 for Saints.

[Calinho]

Playin superb, next 15 minutes are vital, have to slow the game down to our pace

[perthsaint1884]

2-0 holy shit holy shit holy shit

[101 Saint]

Discount looking good at the chippy! 2-0

[Calinho]

YESSS, am i right in saying the next round is at hampden?

[101 Saint]

Do we want Celtic next and Hibs in the final or vice versa?

[chips for tea]

liked the song there "are you gretna in disguise",,,,,,,,,,,quality :***:

[Calinho]

Do we want Celtic next and Hibs in the final or vice versa?

I'd prefer dunfermline to be honest, lines up the chance for a fantastic day out in may

[101 Saint]

uh oh

[Calinho]

Im hoping we can stay strong but im expecting a very very scrappy 5 minutes, and we're gonna need alot of luck with the momentum behind motherwell at the moment

[101 Saint]

YEEEESSSSSSSS ya wee dancer. Lets party.....

[sleepless]

YESSSS

[perthsaint1884]

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssssssssssssssss

[dhs]

well done saints.

but we need to get finishing those chances off!

[sleepless]

got to be Hibs - get our revenge...

[mainstand]

Absolutely Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!

Cagey HOW GOOD IS SIMON MENSING!!!!!!!!!!!

[101 Saint]

Player X had another shocker though!

[pezza70]

please, please let us take this into the league for the remainder of the season

go you mighty saintees

[chips for tea]

2-1 going on 5-1 superb :***:

[perthsaint1884]

TELL ALL THE WELL YOU KNOW, THAT WERE STILL IN THE CUP AND THEYRE NO!!

WERE THEY RANGERS IN DISGUISE??

WE ARE PERTH, WE ARE PERTH, WE ARE PERTH

[blueheaven]

Superb result - well done Saints!

[Eddie]

Had a great time watching it online here in Atlanta!!!!! Come On Ye Saints!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D

[ST GAZ]

Superb , 11 heroes on the pitch tonight 2 going on 6 , but god it was nightmare watching it live on tv for the last 8 minutes i thought we were going to rue all those missed chances.

What date are the Semi's to be played??

[chips for tea]

Makes braw reading.............http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/6401461.stm

[Moray Blue]

Another good night :)

Well done Saints, tactics spot on.

[del8boy]

Had a great time watching it online here in Atlanta!!!!! Come On Ye Saints!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D

Having a very good time alone(southern comfort and I) in wiltshire.

I believe that they all deserved the win.

could have been 6-1

no matter enjoy and keep on drinking

well done to the boys

[rickardo]

YA DANCER, SUPERB :***: :***: :***: :***: :***: :***:

[inex]

Great result, well done boys.

[california_saintee]

Just got back from the pub in Cupertino. Don't think I'm going to be very productive this afternoon ;-)

Great performance, it should have been five or six.

[The Real Saints]

Fantastic performance. I'm so proud of the players tonight. I just wish I could've been there! :(
Anyway, I'll be there for the semis..
Well done Saints, every player was tremendous! :D

[saintie72]

What a performance, well done Saints. Every player played his heart out.

Bring on the semi's!

[pezza70]

what odds we get celtic and the hibs get the pars?

those hot and cold balls will be warming up as we speak

[Coltrane]

awesome.....

[Saintly Child]

Well Done Saints avoid Celtic and get them in the finals to qualify for Europe.
Yeeee hhhhhhhaaaaaaa :***: :***: :***:

[taylorboy69]

for my 100th post..................

YA FOOKING DANCER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Aitchy]

Superb, fantastic, unbelieveable!!! The boys were great tonight, not one poor performance. Cuthbert never had anything to do, apart from pick the ball out of the net! Del8boy - your son(Mensing) was outstanding tonight, one of the best perormances from a saints player i have seen in ages! Im not bothered who we get in the semis, playing like that we can give anyone a game. SPL you're having a laugh!!

[Rabster64]

Anyone confirm the dates for the semis?

[Willie Peat]

According to BBC report, the attendance at Motherwell was 5788 [about 25% of them Saints fans who had to travel on a rotten night] and yet the West of Scotland media have the gall to suggest we're a badly supported club. Get it right up them Saints!

[a monkey]

Anyone confirm the dates for the semis?

14th or 15th april according to the official site.

[taylorboy69]

Saints can now look forward to a semi-final tie against Hibs, Celtic or Dunfermline on the weekend of the 14th/15th April - the draw for the semis is made on BBC Reporting Scotland tomorrow night at around 6.50pm.

Taken from fishal site

[dave mc]

Great team performance,tactics were spot on, really should've had it tied up before they scored,but that's the story of our season!Pars in semi would do me!

[Calinho]

Well Done Saints avoid Celtic and get them in the finals to qualify for Europe.
Yeeee hhhhhhhaaaaaaa :***: :***: :***:

AFAIK this rule does no longer excist anymore starting from this season, it goes to the next league position

[Scobby_SJFC]

Just back from the game, YESSSSS!!

Proud to be a saintee!!

[taylorboy69]

Taken from a motherwell forum - made me laugh anyway:-

Not normally one to brate the team but tonight was embarassing not bad, beyond pish but wank. If anyone comes on here and defends that in any manner is having a laugh.

The most embarassing bit? St Johnstone fans singing SPL your having a laugh and hearing them from the Jaguar Garage even although there was only about 1.5 thousand.

Joke.

I've watched wank for a while now but out out out

:***:

[Scobby_SJFC]

Taken from a motherwell forum - made me laugh anyway:-

Not normally one to brate the team but tonight was embarassing not bad, beyond pish but wank. If anyone comes on here and defends that in any manner is having a laugh.

The most embarassing bit? St Johnstone fans singing SPL your having a laugh and hearing them from the Jaguar Garage even although there was only about 1.5 thousand.

Joke.

I've watched wank for a while now but out out out

:***:

Classic, I love St Johnstone

[Nairn Saint]

WELL, WELL, WELL! Maurice Badpass your boys took a hell of a beating!

Get it WELL up ya!!

[a monkey]

http://www.welltrustfc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=23510

they're not happy!
don't blame them though :***:

[Shaggy Jenkins]

Yasssssss this is the standard we need to meet week in week out. Keep it up well done. God it should of been a barrel load

[Scobby_SJFC]

How good was Smith?

[taylorboy69]

thought he played a blinder but motherwell fans are slating him for.....

wait for it.....

HIS KICKING!!!

He saved them from a total raping!!!!

[Scobby_SJFC]

thought he played a blinder but motherwell fans are slating him for.....

wait for it.....

HIS KICKING!!!

He saved them from a total raping!!!!

Just read that, cannot believe they can even have a go at him, he was strunning tonight!
His save in the1st half tipping the ball round the post was world class, and at the end with his feet!!

[theweesausage]

scrape me off the ceiling(sp), we were fantastic every one of them played out there skin especially Britney Mensing, and it was good to see McLaren setting up the first with a great run

[Dooj]

Managed to watch the game via NTL - was really worried about a 'blackout' but it never happened. Watched last five minutes from behind the sofa though!

5 live reported that there was an 'upset' - don't think that is fair given Saints record this season in cup. I am very happy with the result but don't see it as a shock.

Nice to see Saints mentioned on the front page of the BBC web site though! Can't remember seeing that before.

Flights up to Glasgow on the 14th - currently 2p (plus £20 tax)! Hope they announce the time/date quickly following the draw so I can get them booked.

[Saintly Child]

Well Done Saints avoid Celtic and get them in the finals to qualify for Europe.
Yeeee hhhhhhhaaaaaaa :***: :***: :***:

AFAIK this rule does no longer excist anymore starting from this season, it goes to the next league position

Bugger forgot about that.

Oh WELL TAM COWAN GET IT UP YEH.... :P :P :P

[maverick]

well done lads your team deserved to win at least 5-1 i hope you have a good draw in the next round and after that who knows ?

again well done

[Cagey]

We were awsome tonight. No failures. Only moan is why we can`t play like this more often as we would have ran away with this league if we did.
2 GOING ON 5 OR 6,.
Peaso.Mensing & Jacko should have scored but going into the last 10 mins I couldn`d see Motherwell scoring 2 goals but was a bit worried when they got one back.

Only Hibs & us have been in 2 semi`s & they aren`t in the forfarshire cup final so we are the beat team in Scotland.

Mainstand, Good to see Siman get MoM on beeb but McManus was MoM for me seeing as he has not trained all week & has a groin strain.

[taylorboy69]

What about Goran's run for Jazzy's goal!!!!!

If it was Giggs etc you'd never hear end of it etc

world class run and then to have composure to pick out the man with 3 defenders around him.

some talent :***:

[McCallum]

Unbelievable stuff. Absolutely took the piss! I was half gutted Peaso and Jacko missed those chances at the end as I had a bet on for 3-1. This is a birthday to remember. I'm away to get pished!

[saint in exile]

:P :P :P :P :P :P :P

[StDuncM]

I have a house full of Huddersfield Town fans and adopted Saintees, and we were awesome.

[HertsSaintee]

YYYAAAGGGHHHHH!!! That was the most satisfying one yet!! How pesh are Motherwell????

We scored 2 but should have had 6 - c**p finishing and some fantastic goalkeeping by Smith kept the score respectable. Marking at the back was a bit dodgy and we had the usual "stand off them and let them run at us" tactic going on a bit, but Cat mopped things up well when required. Positives were that we totally BATTERED them in midfield and up front, with Simon Mensing and Martin Hardie both putting in absolutely superb shifts, getting right in their faces (Simon, you are SO frustrating sometimes mate...), giving McLaren and Sheerin space and time to work some magic. (Thought Paul had a stunner tonight BTW after his lack of form recently) The two crosses that led to our goals were sublime - Wullie made his marker look a total donkey and sold him down the river, but Goran seemed to beat the whole defence before his stunning cross was mercilessly dispatched by Jason - seemed to all happen in slow motion it was so perfect...!

What a game. Well done boys - and us - who didn't stop singing all night. Pars or Hibs in the semi please. So that means it'll probably be Celtic then - you just know it... But a day out at Hampden - can't be bad! :***:


Herts

[Broon]

We were terrific - simply brilliant. It was a great atmosphere in the Saints end tonight too, well done the fans. We played some great attacking football and gave them a real lesson. The only thing that spoiled my night is my recorder fecked up and didn't record the game :evil:

[Tranmere Saintee]

Stop getting so excited - after all it was just another SPL team having an off night :***: :***: Stuff em all ya beauties!!!

[The Mighty Quinn]

Well done Saintees - a performance to be proud of once again. :D

[templeofsaints]

Best performance by the team all season - we slaughtered Cowans mob on and off the park. If it hadn't been for Smith making some outstanding saves (from Hardie, Peaso and Sheerin) it could easily have been 5 or 6.

Going to be a while to remove this smile of my face :D

[McEwan1884]

Was absolutly amazin :D :D :D any1 no how many fans we took thru??

[codfish]

2-1 going on 6-1 - brilliant performance :)

Anyone I spoke to pre-match had doubts over Wullie's inclusion in the team - wasn't any need for them, was there? Mensing was brilliant in......erm.....whatever position he popped up in at any given opportunity, but Kevin James was immense again - does he save his best for the Scottish Cup? If so, he may lead you up the Hampden steps in May :)

Those players won't let you down, no matter who you draw in the semis - only two more "upsets" needed though......... :D

[soulfulsaint]

luv u saints 4 ever xxx

[1884]

And ever... :D

[McEwan1884]

Did anyone get any vids or pics from the game?

[grr]

......and we have won more games in the SPL than Dudfermline, four points behind and 23 games in hand.....we could catch Celtic yet

[Wycombe Saintee]

ha ha what a performance, haven't been this delighted in a wee while! When Scotland scored the second made so much noise the cat disappeared and hasn't been seen since...!
Come on Saints!

[el doro]

Im just waiting for the motherwell fans to come out with the shite about how they had a bad game, just like the gers, falkirk, hibs and united yeah? SPL? you really are having a laugh!!

But back to us, yet again unbelievable proud to be a saints fan, the team were immense in every way, the fans were awesome, superb atmosphere, and all round amazing night, again!!

[MUZZ]

luv u saints 4 ever xxx

the memory of me you and bear walking out singing like **** will stay with me for a long mate. magic........... 8)

[Saint Paul]

Absolutely fantastic performance last night. For me, performance of the season, as we attacked all night and could easily have scored 4 or 5 and it could not have been argued with.

Every player should be extremely proud of themselves this morning. They have shown, on national TV, again, that they can match their SPL couterparts and that we deserve to be there next season.

Mensing was outstanding, back in the centre of midfield. That is his best position, and Coyle really needs to realise this. Where did Hardie pull some of those passes from ? My god, I didn't realise he could pass a ball like that. Stanic's run for Jase's goal was immense, full of purpose and with a superb cross on the end of it which just invited the header for the goal. I thought Willie looked good for about seventy minutes, and just tired due to all his running, and the whole defensive unit was solid.

So happy this morning. Going to be smiling ALL day.

[Drumoak Wellfan]

The Saints were excellent last night and you should have won by 4 or 5 goals. Our so called big time charlies were outplyed and outfought.

Good luck in the draw tonight (hope you get the Pars) and then go all the way and lift the cup.

[Radford 72]

Where did Hardie pull some of those passes from ? My god, I didn't realise he could pass a ball like that.
Thing is, he's been doing it all season. His pass for Savo at Firhill, the pass for Savo at Ibrox, the pass for Jason against Dundee, another for Savo up at Dingwall. For all Sheerin is the wizard, Hardie is the man that can put a 40 yard pass right on his team mate's toe.

[Perth_Hibs]

Tee hee, Is this setting up for round 2??? :***:

[StDuncM]

Simon Mensing and Kevin James were immense and we played some great flowing football.

Hibs in the semi final so we can get a boat load of money and then beat them to a pulp. That would be revenge for Tynecastle.

Then Celtic in the final so we can get a boat load of money and then beat them to a pulp. That would be some revenge for the League Cup final defeat in 1969 that I failed to see. :oops:

[Perth_Hibs]

Anyone in their right mind would want Celtic in the Final.

Your going to Europe win or lose if that happens.

[Jimmy Wallace]

Brilliant stuff last night. Makes the years of shite seem worthwhile when we get nights like that. I have no voice this morning and think I will go to sleep at my desk, after I've read all the papers of course. Well done to the whole team you were ****ing awesome.

[Saintkev]

Superb... chuffed again...

How ungracious was Mo Malpas on the radio?... Dundee Fudd!

Oh what a night!!!

[Saintkev]

Oh yeah, anyone got it taped? DVDs or anything? Will pay! Wee John?

Also, how good were our fans last night... I'm so proud of us! Even with their goal, we kept going!

"Cowan, Cowan, what's teh score?"

[HertsSaintee]

Also, how good were our fans last night... I'm so proud of us! Even with their goal, we kept going!

Correct. We were brilliant and never stopped, another SPL teams fans outsung. We were sitting down at the front of the section we were all in - what a sight that was when Jason scored from you guys - some serious going mental there :D

BTW Don't want to gloat too much, as we all know what it can be like sometimes and there have been a couple of gracious Well fans on here too, but there's some hilarious self-flagellation going on on the Motherwell Forum...

http://www.welltrustfc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=23510


Herts

[Jimmy Wallace]

How many Saints fans were there? Difficult to judge from where I was sitting.

I'd forgotten just how shite Fir Park is. Amazing how sloped it is width wise. Must have been like playing football on the side of a hill! The stand we were in was shite too, could barely see the goal line.

[Drumoak Wellfan]

Superb... chuffed again...

How ungracious was Mo Malpas on the radio?... Dundee Fudd!

Oh what a night!!!

He is an ungracious shite and hopefully we will punt him soon. The simple answer we were outplayed, outfought and the tactical nouse of your manager shown through compared to MM and Hegarty's master plan of humping high balls up to our 2 smallest players against your tallest, great eh!!! Most honest well fans will tell you we were well beaten by a better team end off.

[Saintkev]

Most honest well fans will tell you we were well beaten by a better team end off.

I know, all teh Well fans I know were completely honest, understandably upset, but completely fair. Even inviting me out for a drink afterwards, in my younger (even more) stupid days I would took them up on it too!!

[Davey]

I know, all the Well fans I know were completely honest, understandably upset, but completely fair. Even inviting me out for a drink afterwards, in my younger (even more) stupid days I would took them up on it too!!

only so they get you to kick the shit out of you! :wink:

[Saintkev]

I know, all the Well fans I know were completely honest, understandably upset, but completely fair. Even inviting me out for a drink afterwards, in my younger (even more) stupid days I would took them up on it too!!

only so they get you to kick the s*** out of you! :wink:

Don't care... I got hit on the back of the head by the Well 'Mob', made me laugh!

[Hazel1884]

Totally delighted - it's so hard to actually talk about the football on show when you are so happy about it.

Passing was sublime, defence worked hard and McManus put in a hell of a shift for little training and he should be delighted, midfield worked so hard and all 4 were fantastic - and the front two put in a power of work and played some beautiful stuff!

Just chuffed for us - we're going to Hampden and we deserve it.

Loving Peaso's radio interview too - Chick the Prick "Well, Peter, who do you want in the next round of the Cup?" and Peaso's ever so honest answer of "Well, obviously Dunfermline with them being the weaker side..." :***: Class, son - being disrespectful to the potential opposition already!!

[imported_Jamie_Beatson]

Oh yeah, anyone got it taped? DVDs or anything? Will pay! Wee John?

Also, how good were our fans last night... I'm so proud of us! Even with their goal, we kept going!

"Cowan, Cowan, what's the score?"

Kev - I have i taped - if anyone has any idea how to transfer it on to my PC from VCR (Scart cable to graphics card or something?!) I will gladly put it on the internet in some way!

Support was superb tonight. Anyone got a figure? I would guess we were pushing 1500. Class atmosphere. I had a Rangers fan from uni along with me and he was loving it!

Great night. Just hoping we can get through this semi final. Praying we avoid Celtic, Dunfermline would be ideal! Probably get Hibs and have to go through the same again though!

Jamie

[Radford 72]

How many Saints fans were there? Difficult to judge from where I was sitting.

I'd forgotten just how shite Fir Park is. Amazing how sloped it is width wise. Must have been like playing football on the side of a hill! The stand we were in was shite too, could barely see the goal line.
At least we now know why they don't put home fans in that stand and also why it is so far back from the pitch. View was poor which is strange as I've had a recurring dream in the past - before we even drew Motherwell - of being at Fir Park and being in the top tier of the stand at the other end (I know it doesn't have a top tier but it was a dream, ok!) and I couldn't see half the pitch because of the slope of the tier! Weird!

Atmosphere was brilliant.

[chopper]

I have a copy on DVD that I will burn onto my laptop and see if I can upload it somewhere for folks to download - will look into it tonight or tomorrow night depending on work etc.

[HertsSaintee]

I see SainteeBrian has put Jason's goal on Youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yXuQt6nX2Q

Herts

[Scobby_SJFC]

Fir Park was a disgrace last night, firstly the tannoy system was not switched on at the upper tier, so we heard nothing no team news or whatever was going on!

Secondly the whole sitting down issue with the stewards, I have nothing against them they are simply doing their job, but the double stadards where the Well fans could stand up in the east stand all game annoyed me!

I would also appplaude the Well fans who have gave us credit last night, unlike every other SPL team who have slated their own team!

[Radford 72]

Secondly the whole sitting down issue with the stewards, I have nothing against them they are simply doing their job, but the double stadards where the Well fans could stand up in the east stand all game annoyed me!
Where were you?

We stood up all evening! I thought the stewards were great!

[Scobby_SJFC]

Secondly the whole sitting down issue with the stewards, I have nothing against them they are simply doing their job, but the double stadards where the Well fans could stand up in the east stand all game annoyed me!
Where were you?

We stood up all evening! I thought the stewards were great!

To the right of the goals, steward told me twice to sit down!

[Hazel1884]

Where were you?

We stood up all evening! I thought the stewards were great!

I agree, i stood on my seat for last half hour at least!

[Al C]

Secondly the whole sitting down issue with the stewards, I have nothing against them they are simply doing their job, but the double stadards where the Well fans could stand up in the east stand all game annoyed me!
Where were you?

We stood up all evening! I thought the stewards were great!

Did not sit down the whole game, superb!! Absolutely brilliant atmosphere, the Ivano/Dario chant went on for ages!!

Was in the boozer before the game with few Well fans that am mates with, pub was relatively quiet till about half six when it was taken over by Saints fans singing heartily. Again superb. I don't think that word can be used enough.......

Met my mates again after the game and to be fair they were thoroughly decent, said we deserved to win and they felt lucky they came away with only a 2-1 defeat. I would have rather they were less gracious so could have got it round them more!!

[Shaggy Jenkins]

Mensing by far the best lpayer on the pitch - he needs to start in the centre of the park week in week out.

Im not his biggest fan but have to give him credit last night. That midfield should be our starting choice, certainly the centre pair. With McInness for cover Si or MMH get sent off :wink:

[TheBigCheese]

Didn't make it hame until well past 2.30 am but it was well worth the long drive. Saints were superb with the only dissapointment being we didn't win by more. Stanic was excellent as ususal - oh to have had him ten years ago. The front two excellent, both working tirelessly. Mensing by far the best player on the pitch - he needs to start in the centre of the park week in week out.

I think I'd rather get Celtic or Hibs in the semi as I can't help but feel that we've done well against the SPL teams because they've been set up to attack us and that's given us the room we don't get in league games - Dunfermline are shite and might be tempted to play a more reserved game which may be more difficult to break down.

[Broon]

We even got in The Times - amazing :o

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/scotland/article1455118.ece

and decent article in the Scotsman:

http://sport.scotsman.com/football.cfm?id=321612007

[Steve Zissou]

Awww! Some good pro-Saintees comments from supporters of other teams in the section below the Scotman article.

[el doro]

Don't know if anyones had the chance to (or been bothered!) to go have a quick read of the motherwell forum over at welltrustfc.net, but to say they're giving thier team some abuse is an understatement!

[Rodgers]

is anyone still buzzing like mad today? because i aaaaammmmmm :D :D

aww what a brillant day iv had :D

[Saint Hayley]

Aye i am still buzzzzing just now cant atually believe it wasnt a dream. but a dream come true :D A proud and emotional time to be a saintee. Bring on Hampden!
Cheers saints this truely is a dream come true! :D

[nips]

Am just watching the game on video now (I had to work last night so couldn't even watch the game on TV) and can't believe how easy we had it! Am absolutely gutted I missed it, we played out of our skins and were just taking the piss at times. It's the 80th minute now and I can't believe how much we are still attacking them!

Loving the work of the crowd as well, I sat my Rangers supporting flatmate down in front of the TV just in time for "Are You Rangers in Disguise?" - the look I got was priceless!

Cannae wait to see Saints at Hampden. I know I was at the game against Rangers in the late 80s, but remember so little of it I've been wanting to go back for years!

[Scobby_SJFC]

Am just watching the game on video now (I had to work last night so couldn't even watch the game on TV) and can't believe how easy we had it! Am absolutely gutted I missed it, we played out of our skins and were just taking the piss at times. It's the 80th minute now and I can't believe how much we are still attacking them!

Loving the work of the crowd as well, I sat my Rangers supporting flatmate down in front of the TV just in time for "Are You Rangers in Disguise?" - the look I got was priceless!

Cannae wait to see Saints at Hampden. I know I was at the game against Rangers in the late 80s, but remember so little of it I've been wanting to go back for years!

Could you hear us well on the telly?

[codyjarret]

Aye.........Are you Rangers in Disguise.......loved it!........oh look we've got the tic next round and hibs got the pars.....what a surprise eh!

[Ronaldo]

I thought Morais, Milne and Jackson coming on at the end was an excellent bit of manangement by "The OC". It made them all feel part of the victory and with the schedule ahead they'll be used plus McInnes, Anderson and Lilley to come back it's looking good.

I thought Scotland, Mensing, Peaso and Stanic were immense in an overall great team performance. I enjoyed when the Motherwell fans were getting on Stanic's back for not taking the throw quick enough and the referee added his displeasure so he threw it to Sheerin and received the ball back then proceeded to run right through the Motherwell defence to cross for Scotland's goal :***: 8) - now that's controlled aggression.

Our midfield was far superior to Motherwell's and the defence looked solid. Brilliant.

[StDuncM]

Watching down here on BBC Scotland it looked as if Jason put in a decent shift thoughout until he came off. Nice to see even if was in the shop window.

[Watty]

Watching down here on BBC Scotland it looked as if Jason put in a decent shift thoughout until he came off. Nice to see even if was in the shop window.

I thought that Jason played one of his best games for us but was shocked to see him only 4th in the MoM poll, suppose thats an indication of just how well Mensing, Stanic and MMH played.

[nips]

Am just watching the game on video now (I had to work last night so couldn't even watch the game on TV) and can't believe how easy we had it! Am absolutely gutted I missed it, we played out of our skins and were just taking the piss at times. It's the 80th minute now and I can't believe how much we are still attacking them!

Loving the work of the crowd as well, I sat my Rangers supporting flatmate down in front of the TV just in time for "Are You Rangers in Disguise?" - the look I got was priceless!

Cannae wait to see Saints at Hampden. I know I was at the game against Rangers in the late 80s, but remember so little of it I've been wanting to go back for years!

Could you hear us well on the telly?

Yeah, quite easily at times - mind you I did have it turned up full blast a lot of the time so the afforementioned *** flatmate couldn't escape it even if he did leave the room!