Saints vs. Queen of the South 21/04/07

[Nairn Saint]

I'm so excited I can't sleep so thought I'd start off this thread in eager anticipation of Saturday's game against Queens. Gr£tna still have it all to throw away but Saints must keep the fight going for these last two games to force the villiage people all the way.

We are sure to have picked up some injuries last night with both James and Anderson getting sore ones. Willie McLaren should hopefully make it after straining himself swinging his hand bag at Peaso.

I hope the Dobster has an off day as he was on fire against us last time. I have noticed his scoring rate has slowed down over recent weeks so hopefully he won't come back top haunt us this weekend.

Keep it going Saints!

[MUZZ]

quite simply have to win at all costs. dont care if we play good or bad. just a win will do

[HertsSaintee]

Yes. "Any win will do" as Joseph once sang whilst wearing his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

If we beat Queens on Saturday, we've given ourselves the "luxury" of it going to the last week if Clyde manage a draw against Gretna - a Bully Wee victory would only be a bonus, the draw is all we need. Our problem is that Clyde need to take something regardless of whether we win or not - if Gretna win it's all over.

Injury permitting, I'd expect the same side playing with the same attitude as last night, with exception of Simon in for McLaren, and Fil on the bench. We need the same backing from ourselves for the team as last night too.

My feeling is that if it does go to the last game, the pychological advantage is all with us.

Herts

[saint_markperth]

Looking at it logically gretna have the extra point (goal difference) we need them to loose by 2/3 goals to clyde and us to win by the same margin that would bring it down to a 3 goal lead for them, then on the final day if we score a barrell load we would win the league! lets just hope for 2 gretna defeats :)

[ST GAZ]

This is the one game this season Saints really need to do what we've said they've been capable of all season and actually destroy a team like Queens by 5 or 6 goals, and if Gr£tna didn't win that would really have them sh1tting themselves.

[Hazel1884]

I just hope the players get plenty of rest in the build up judging by the performance last night which is understandable. We have to win on Sat, i don't care about nice football i just want a win!!

[Al C]

This is the one game this season Saints really need to do what we've said they've been capable of all season and actually destroy a team like Queens by 5 or 6 goals, and if Gr£tna didn't win that would really have them sh1tting themselves.

I think we need to be careful about getting ahead of ourselves by saying lets score 5 or 6 goals. The main thing is that we win the game. If Gretna happen to win theirs there is not much we can do. There will not be an eleven goal swing over the next two games.

Queens are on a good run of form and still have to confirm their place in the division. We can't be complacent, same attitude as last night is needed.

[taylorboy69]

This lot have had 8 clean sheets in the last 12 games!!! we will not be scoring a barrowload.
Any win will do!!!!!

[ST GAZ]

This lot have had 8 clean sheets in the last 12 games!!! we will not be scoring a barrowload.
Any win will do!!!!!

They said much the same about a certain Italian side that visited Old Trafford a couple weeks back.

[Nairn Saint]

According to their "fishel" site wee Jobby McColl has them on an unbeaten 12 game run. Unlucky 13 for them I hope! They need 2 points for guaranteed safety and will prove a stiff test for Saints. I can see them sit in and try to frustrate us in the early part of the game knowing we have to win.

[Nairn Saint]

Queens are hoping Steve Tosh will recover from injury in time for Saturday's game. I would prefer him to miss out as he has a good record playing against us and poses a midfield goal threat.

[Radford 72]

Queens are hoping Steve Tosh will recover from injury in time for Saturday's game. I would prefer him to miss out as he has a good record playing against us and poses a midfield goal threat.
He's really not played much at all since he joined them but John O'Neill featured for the reserves on Wednesday so that could well signal a return for Tosh. In truth, they are both players who have caused us problems so if Tosh does make it, we shouldn't be too down about it after all the damage John O'Neill has done us in the past.

[Ronaldo]

Saints MUST win if gretna don't so it's the most important game of the season. It's like a Semi Final and a chance for the last game to be a Final. So instead of just playing SPL teams in the cup we could be doing it every week.

[Rabster64]

I think the two fixtures are in our favour in terms of getting results. With QoS being in the relegation zone, they will have to sport an attacking side to make sure of a win. I think we play better against a side who try to attack us as it opens up weaknesses at the back both during play but especially in the counter attack with long balls up to scotland/peaso. My biggest fear is that, as one post already mentioned, Queens set up with a defensive side, trying to scrape a draw against us. However bearing in mind their performances this season against us, I think they will have it in their minds that they could pull out a win. If this is the case then I see us beating them substantially. (call me an optimist) Clyde are a good side who will have looked at Gretna's form and will have to feel confident going into their game. The management will surely be stressing the importance of the game to the gretna players and what a result it would be to demolish them while also ensuring they are tactically spot on, so as to reap the benefits from a highly nervous side.

Hamilton away I think will be our toughest game, but if we are one point away from gretna, you have to fancy our chances given the boost to morale we will have. Also due to Hamilton being out of the title race, their team will have less to play for, assuming they even sport a full strength side!

Assuming we beat Queens, now ross country have everything to play for (assuming they also win their game against livi). Gretna I think will struggle against a fired up County side, and will probably hold them to a draw.

Thus we win the league!

Okay,

I realise that there a number of variables here which could go either way. But I think it is about time that we finished something off this season and with the fans support and Coyle's motivation, we can do this.

[emptyheed]

whats the latest on who can/cannot play?

as far as i know james is very doubtful and mcmanus is still suspended

therefore i would go with...

cuthbert

lawrie - ando - stanic

mcinnes/mensing

morais - mcinnes/mensing - hardie - sheerin

peaso/scotland

any thoughts?

[Saintkev]

Well folks, as many as possible, get to the game!

As Ronaldo has said, it could be seen as a semi-final... it's cheap and your club needs you!

Keep The Faith!

[Radford 72]

whats the latest on who can/cannot play?

as far as i know james is very doubtful and mcmanus is still suspended

therefore i would go with...

cuthbert

lawrie - ando - stanic

mcinnes/mensing

morais - mcinnes/mensing - hardie - sheerin

peaso/scotland

any thoughts?
I think we have to stick with what we know which is 4-4-2 and Goran would be wasted at centre-back, plus I'm not convinced he's good enough defensively to play there.

I'd keep things simple and go:

Cuthbert

Mensing - Lawrie - Anderson - Stanic

Morais - Hardie - McInnes - Sheerin

Peaso - Scotland

Subbies: Halliwell, McLaren, Lilley, Jackson, Monaghan.

Obviously there are different combinations we could use with Mensing, Lawrie and Ando.

[lethamsaintee]

Reckon its gonnae be a tense, turgid affair, that we will just scrape through, but thats good enough for me, providing chelsea, i mean gretna, fook up.

And at the end of Deal or no Deal they played Oh when the Saints go marching in!! - Super cool! - has a certain soulfulsaint still in charge at channel 4? - an omen surely????

[Hazel1884]

I have major nerves now...i put up notices on my floors noticeboards at work today and went round telling every section at work that the prices had been cut and i think i have about an extra 10 adults taking their kids/neices/nephews/nextdoor neighbours up to the game! Even our director is thinking about it! :D

[MUZZ]

defo a big crowd tomorrow. bit of optimism doing the rounds. all i want is for the chance to take it to the last game of the season.

keep the good vibe going

[HertsSaintee]

Definitely a good vibe from Joe Miller anyway, quoted in the Retard ahead of Clyde's trip to Gretna saying,

"I will ask them to give me another huge effort against Gretna as we owe it to St Johnstone to give the same effort as we put in against them."

Let's hope they do...

Herts

[ryangordon86]

C'MON YOU SAINTS!!!!

I'll be cheering you from my pc at work!

[soulfulsaint]

Reckon its gonnae be a tense, turgid affair, that we will just scrape through, but thats good enough for me, providing chelsea, i mean gretna, fook up.

And at the end of Deal or no Deal they played Oh when the Saints go marching in!! - Super cool! - has a certain soulfulsaint still in charge at channel 4? - an omen surely????


Deal or No Deal is made in Bristol and yes I still have influence with my gay colleagues in England - 'Queens of the South' I call them.

Come on Saints only two cup finals to go.

[ryangordon86]

here's hoping that the players are feeling less nerves than me today

[SJC]

A 5-0 or 6-0 win here, as well as a good result from Clyde and it's in our hands from out of nowhere.

We usually give QOS a couple of hidings a season so we're due them one today.

Hopefully Clyde can do the job, it seems as if most people have come round to the fact the SPL would be a farce with Gretna there.

[Broon]

I had a nightmare we lost 2-0 - woke up in a hell of a mood. Let just hope thats all it was....

[+Super Trooper+]

i think the fact that mensing and morais are back in the side will have a huge impact on the team!!! some fresh legs, lets go out and attack! get an early goal then add to our tally!!!!!! mon the saints!!!!!!

[Hazel1884]

Morais has got to start! Only worry is defence with obviously Rutkiewicz out, McManus suspended and James very very very doubtful - i can't decide if it's true this time or if Coyle is playing on it with his weekly "influential players are doubtful"...

Nervous as, but looking forward to what should be another good day!

Lets spread out across the East Stand and get the whole stand singing!

[Victor]

Definitely a good vibe from Joe Miller anyway, quoted in the Retard ahead of Clyde's trip to Gretna saying,
"I will ask them to give me another huge effort against Gretna as we owe it to St Johnstone to give the same effort as we put in against them."
Let's hope they do...
Herts
Credit where credits due. Well said. If they didnt get stuck in after that then it wouldnt look good for him. Im sure they will though.

[Tranmere Saintee]

Morais has got to start! Only worry is defence with obviously Rutkiewicz out, McManus suspended and James very very very doubtful - i can't decide if it's true this time or if Coyle is playing on it with his weekly "influential players are doubtful"...

Sandy Stewart basically said last night that they would have to nail James to the dressing room door to stop him playing.

[Victor]

Sandy Stewart basically said last night that they would have to nail James to the dressing room door to stop him playing.
Dont like it when players say they are fit enough to play and it turns out they obviously arent. Not good for the team. Head should rule the heart.

[Nairn Saint]

Time for my prediction. Home win. Clean sheet. McInnes hat trick. Hardie man of the match (yep the McInnes hat trick is as likely as Liam Oliphant being Saints mascot for today's game!)

[MUZZ]

we should be going out for a big win today. loadsa goals!

[ryangordon86]

never mind loads of goals, A 1-0 scoreline come 5pm will do me nicely

[Southern Saint]

Gutted again that I cannot be there, this is what football is all about to me. Coming down to the last few games, listening intently to the radio to hear results elswhere etc...

Can I ask a favour? Could at least 10 people give 10% more effort when singing and cheering today and then the players might think I'm there :D !!

Come on the Saints, lets show the village people that no matter how much money you have, the fans are an extra player.......

[saint in exile]

Sitting by at the radio/sky sports news,wishing i was at the game.Never expected us to be still in with a chance so late in the season,would be incredible if we make it.I honestly don`t think we will,hope i`m wrong.Whatever happens will be proud of our team and proud to be a Saintee.C`mon The Saints!

[ryangordon86]

Just noticed that the commentary from the saints and gretna games are both on the bbc website! shame i have no speakers at work :(

[Victor]

Just noticed that the commentary from the saints and gretna games are both on the bbc website! shame i have no speakers at work :(
I cant see the Saints game mentioned on the BBC website for live commentary. Do you have a link?

[Nairn Saint]

McLaren starting for us. I hope he has a good game and gets the fans behind him.

[ryangordon86]

taa daa!

http://search.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/search/results.pl?q=radio+scotland&uri=%252F&scope=all&go=toolbar

[ryangordon86]

McLaren starting for us. I hope he has a good game and gets the fans behind him.


I noticed this, i admittedly gave him dogs abuse the other night due to him being howling but i hope we get 11 performances on that pitch today

[101 Saint]

Victor, you gonna tell him....

[Victor]

taa daa!
http://search.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/search/results.pl?q=radio+scotland&uri=%252F&scope=all&go=toolbar
Thanks Ryan, but I still cant see the Saints game. I can see Gretna v Clyde and this link has Gretna v Saints but I cant see Saints v Queen of the South. Am I missing something...apart from the obvious?!!

[ryangordon86]

ah man, my mistake!!! i just looked at the saints part! :(

[ryangordon86]

well gretna v clyde's on the radio if thats scant consolation

[101 Saint]

Anyone got the Saints Line Up?

[ryangordon86]

clyde ball knocked off the gretna goal line :(

[Victor]

ah man, my mistake!!! i just looked at the saints part! :(
No probs! Thanks for trying though.

Listening to Gretna too. Clyde have just missed a sitter. Hope its not an omen!

[ryangordon86]

Cuthbert

Stanic, Anderson, Mensing, Lawrie

Sheerin, McInnes, Hardie, McLaren

Peaso, Scotland

[ryangordon86]

I assume we're keeping Morais incase we need an injection of pace late on in the game

[ryangordon86]

Come On You Saaaaints!!!

[101 Saint]

Cheers. Gutted that Willie has kept his place, really hope he repays the faith OC is showing in him!

[ryangordon86]

Hopefully, as i said earlier, we need 11 heroes today, 11 winners... we cant afford anything else

[Victor]

Victor, you gonna tell him....
Easily done 101. Tense time all round!

Good to see James isnt there as the guy isnt fit. Ando for MOM by any chance?!

[Nairn Saint]

Hopefully, as i said earlier, we need 11 heroes today, 11 winners... we cant afford anything else

Add a dose of good luck!

[ryangordon86]

i've never wanted a clyde performance as much!

[ryangordon86]

Ando for MOM by any chance?!

I hope Ando's fully fit, he was struggling with a knock during the 2nd have at clyde

[Victor]

I see Tosh, McQuilken and Dobbie are all in the Queens team. Oh god, you know what the fates are like for us!!:? :)

[Moray Blue]

Afternoon all - what a big afternoon this is. Gotta hope it goes our way - and that Ross County are within touching distance of QOS for next Saturday.

[101 Saint]

Easily done 101. Tense time all round!


Good to see James isnt there as the guy isnt fit. Ando for MOM by any chance?!

(1)Apologies for lack of smiley, cannae find them on the new board!!

(2)Aye, Ando was good on Tuesday night and should revel in leading our back-line.

[Nairn Saint]

Who's going to blink first?

[Nairn Saint]

Yellow card for Peaso!

[ryangordon86]

Clyde miss another sitter...

[ryangordon86]

Squeaky bum time for St Midden, the Pars take the lead against Utd

[ryangordon86]

anyone know anybody at the game, a txt update to find out how things are going would be nice!

[saint in exile]

I`m reaching for the brandy

[ryangordon86]

yes!!!!!!!!!
LAWRIE SCORES

[saint in exile]

Yessssssssssssssssss

[Victor]

1-0 Lawrie!!!!!!!!!

[Nairn Saint]

Magic!!

[Moray Blue]

get in thereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[Victor]

Would we settle for the current 2 scores as the final scores???

[bluesinf]

yessss, maybe a goal or two more for us and then we can hope clyde either keep it the same or knick one. Come on ye Saints!

[Nairn Saint]

Would we settle for the current 2 scores as the final scores???

Methinks a twist or two ahead!

[stu]

I wish games ended after 40 mins. I'd definitely take this scenario at the moment over an unlikely attempt to claw back that goal difference.

[Nairn Saint]

Hauf time

[Moray Blue]

Ross County behind - still think we need them to have to beat Gretna next week.

[Nairn Saint]

Ross County behind - still think we need them to have to beat Gretna next week.

I can't believe how bad they have been. Hopefully they can still have it all to play for next week.

[madsainty]

Ross County exactly where we want them! no point in them going into the Gretna game needing anything other than a win for survival - come on Clyde, give us the perfect afternoon with a couple of goals...

[ryangordon86]

but Dingwall is the last place i'd want to go needing a win! Gretna will have the shits at the moment! C'mon You Bully Wee!!!

[Victor]

I can't believe how bad they have been. Hopefully they can still have it all to play for next week.
There is always the cliched scenario that if they are relegated by next week then the pressure is off and they can play to their full potential! Hmmmm...!!

[Nairn Saint]

but Dingwall is the last place i'd want to go needing a win! Gretna will have the shits at the moment! C'mon You Bully Wee!!!

That is spot on. A difficult trip north. The furthest they could have to go as well. County will not lose at home to Gretna.

[stu]

In spite of County's position, their home record is still W6 D6 L5, which bodes well.

[ryangordon86]

apparently raydale fell silent when the saints score filtered through!

[Moray Blue]

County equalise

[madsainty]

did their fan choke on his pie!!!!

[ryangordon86]

county scored!

[Victor]

County will not lose at home to Gretna.
A very definate statement Nairn! I feel confident already!

[Nairn Saint]

County have equalised!

[Nairn Saint]

I'm getting greedy, I want a second Saints' goal NOW!

[Victor]

Grady on for Gretna. You know what little sods like. Would rather he was left on the bench.

[stu]

Wow, bookings left right and centre in the 50th minute according to BBC website. What's gone on?

[inex]

Relax people. Dont get your knickers in a knot.

Had to wait until there is 130 minutes of football left in a season for it to get exciting. Worth the wait!!

[Moray Blue]

5 yellows at one go - what the hell happened there

[a monkey]

5 bookings in the 50th minute

crazy!

[Victor]

8 bookings at McD according to Sky!

Scotland, McInnes and Stanic plus Scally and Adams all booked in the 50th minute!

[stu]

Sounds like a bit of a dust-up. Probably just some pushing around seeing as there were no sendings off.

[bluesinf]

does this mean anyone's suspended for next week though? we need as strong a side as possible if it stays this way and have to win away from home...

[a monkey]

how's we're playing it just now?
going in to try and kill them off or just sitting back and trying to protect the lead?

[Nairn Saint]

Yes!!!!

[Victor]

2-0 Mensing!!!

[Moray Blue]

Mensing ya beauty !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[a monkey]

yaaaaaaas!
2-0!

think saints just answered my question there

[saint in exile]

Gretna coming into the game,one goal from them and it`s over

[Nairn Saint]

Oh for a Clyde goal now!

[Wycombe Saintee]

2-0 Mensing!!!!! Yes!!!

Get In

[Moray Blue]

C'mon Clyde

[stu]

Just saw Dundee's goal flash up when I refreshed on BBC and thought it was under Gretna. Almost became literally squeaky bum time.

[bluesinf]

yeeessssss, mensing!

[Nairn Saint]

3:0 McLaren

[saint in exile]

3-0

[Moray Blue]

Can you hear the sound of breaking glass from the south west?

[a monkey]

yes! amazing!

[bluesinf]

ya wee beautaaaaaaaay!!!!!!

come on clyde, knick a goal and this afternoon couldn't have been much better for us!

[Nairn Saint]

Clyde MUST score now!

[saint in exile]

Gretna are coming Very close to scoring

[inex]

3-0 carve up

[ryangordon86]

Gretna are sounding good at the moment, they may score soon :( Im glad wullie scored

[Nairn Saint]

What was Radford asking about who scores for us? :)

[Victor]

I see Marco Pelosi has been sent off for Raith. Ive only heard that surname once before!!! Is he.....???

[a monkey]

peaso off for lilley

[ryangordon86]

This is painful to listen to

[Nairn Saint]

I see Marco Pelosi has been sent off for Raith. Ive only heard that surname once before!!! Is he.....???

Wee clue in the sending off bit perhaps! :)

[Nairn Saint]

Please Clyde, please!

[Moray Blue]

Wee clue in the sending off bit perhaps! :)


As if. John was such a quiet player, hardly involved in anything. (wheres the tongue in cheek icon?)

:)

[Victor]

Wee clue in the sending off bit perhaps! :)
***. Indeed!! I take it its his son then???

[Nairn Saint]

***. Indeed!! I take it its his son then???

Don't know but there is a very scarey picture of him on their web site!

[ryangordon86]

off the gretna line :(

[Nairn Saint]

Blow yer whistles ya fannies! (Sorry Moray)

[ryangordon86]

what happened in the 50th minute? 3 saints players and 2 queens players booked?

[ryangordon86]

The Dream Is On!!!!

[Moray Blue]

all over. c'mon Clyde

[Wycombe Saintee]

all over at gretna! Down to the wire!!!! COME ON!

[a monkey]

full time at raydale too....

come on saints! we can do it!

[pezza70]

finished nil nil with clyde

all to play for next week

[bluesinf]

ya beauty! bring on the hamilton, i hope none of those guys that got booked are suspended. as long as we win next week then that's all we can do! I'm pretty sure gretna would rather our game than county and we have the psychological edge....

!!!!!!COME ON YE SAINTS!!!!!!

[inex]

If were stressin now can you imagine 7 days time. Gretna have hit a brick wall, cant even score at home now. Would be a monumental f*$%& up if they blew it, and you might say their last chance at SPL glory.

[saint in exile]

We`re Blue we`re White we`re Fecking dynamite
Super Saints,Super Saints
Phew that was painful,Gretna squandered some chances

[Victor]

Don't know but there is a very scarey picture of him on their web site!
Not half! Close to Fotheringhams too. I'll print the pic off and draw in a mouser but he certainly has the swarthy mediteranian looks!!

[a monkey]

the 50th minute bookings were for a "mass brawl" according to the bbc.

[ryangordon86]

That Gretna game just about killed my nerves, it was terrible to listen to!!!

[saint in exile]

That Gretna game just about killed my nerves, it was terrible to listen to!!!

It was awful was sure they were going to score

[Watty]

the 50th minute bookings were for a "mass brawl" according to the bbc.

Mass Brawl which shud've resulted in Jas seeing red, 21 man brawl, passion!!

[ryangordon86]

nice to see Jason showing a wee bit passion and fight!

[Nairn Saint]

Like a bit of fight for the cause. Fantastic to see McLaren getting a goal as well.

Both Dobbie and Tosh missed good chances according to the BBC.

[Victor]

It was awful was sure they were going to score
There was at least twice I was sure they had scored! Kept expecting Grady to get the last second winner.

[Scobby_SJFC]

What a day for Saints, to go into the last day with the momentum and a great chance of winning the league is fantastic!

Listening to the game was slow slow torture, forgot how bad radio football was, big turnout in Hamilton on the cards now!!

[SJC]

Jason Scotland didn't lay a finger on their player, he ran up to him and the guy fell over without being touched- disgraceful decision to book him.

They are a typical Ian McCall team, foul at every opportunity.

They were found out today anyway, Dobbie is S**** Tosh is S**** as well.

[StDuncM]

Mass Brawl which shud've resulted in Jas seeing red, 21 man brawl, passion!!

Will there be any repercussions though? Hate to think that we may get docked a few points by the pedants at the SFL!

[ryangordon86]

Will there be any repercussions though? Hate to think that we may get docked a few points by the pedants at the SFL!
maybe a bit extreme!

[Victor]

Jason Scotland didn't lay a finger on their player, he ran up to him and the guy fell over without being touched- disgraceful decision to book him.
If the ref booked him, he must have thought that Jason touched the Queens guy. Are we lucky Jason wasnt sent off then?

[The Real Saints]

We got the result, despite not playing well in the first half, but as has been said many times in the past, the sign of a good team is one which can grind out results, and we did just that.
We were pressurised early on in the first half, and were lucky not to go behind when an effort from the impressive Dobbie was cleared off the line by a defender.
We got the break though when Lawrie headed the ball into the net just before half-time.
However, the second half was a different story. We dominated for long spells, and got our second quite early on when Mensing headed in the ball from a corner.
Then, the mass brawl..
To me, it seemed that the QOS player made a clumsy tackle on Scotland. The Queens man walked away, but Jase ran after him, and gave him a good kick!
Luckily, the referee's back was turned. If he had seen it, surely a red card would have been shown!
Anyway, this developed into a pitch fight, the only player not joining in was the Dobster, a good-hearted fellow obviously! ;)
At one point, Big Mad Mental Martin Hardie emerged from the brawl, grabbing a QOS player by his neck! :D
The fight soon died down, and we got the 3rd goal when a lovely one-two between Scotland and McLaren resulted in the latter with just the keeper to beat, and a very cool finish from him.
Some good performances today. Although not wanting to single any player out, McLaren was poor in my opinion but hopefully the goal will have boosted his confidence.
Meanwhile, the Dobster showed some nice touches and good awareness in the first half, but died out of the game in the second. Not match for our defence today.
We got the result. Gretna didn't.
Let's hope lots of fans turn up at Hamilton next week to support Saints in our final title push! ;D

[dhs]

Peaso should never of been booked for sliding past that diving ^&%^&%^. Scotland kinda of ran/ramed into there guy who almost took him out in the 1st half! I thought even though we did play some good football in 2nd half there wasnt the urge there to keep scoring incase it comes down to goal difference.

come on the saints!

[Scobby_SJFC]

WILLY MCLAREN!!!!

Sinner to Saint!!!

[Saintly Child]

Thought we were poor today especially in the first half. Really missed James and Hardie missed Mensing playing alongside him.
Think we have a new Roddy with MMMH the guys passion today was amazing. If he walked the streets he would have a ASBO.
Jason was very lucky to stay on the park (Twat)

QOS support was funny fair play to them thats what fitba should be about.

Saddened at the crowd today only 4100 but good to see all the kids there. (Board please note )

[dhs]

WILLY MCLAREN!!!!

Sinner to Saint!!!

He started picking up around 10min before he scored - he can play and run - he should be doing that from the start.

[SJC]

Scotland was booked for nothing at all, he was fouled by their big centre back, then the one of the other Queens players ran past him, then for some reason Scotland got up on his feet and ran over to him pointing, the Queens player saw him run towards him and toppled over without being touched.

When the ref turned round the Queens player was on the ground with Scotland next to him, then the handbags came out.

Scotland didn't touch the player at all, why it kicked off is beyond me because there was no reason whatsoever for it.

Scotland definately did not kick the guy as has been said because he was a few yards away when their player fell down.

[SJC]

I can't believe what some are writing here, QOS were decent for the first 15 minutes then we dominated them. Cuthbert didn't have a save to make and Dobbie missed an open goal by managing to hit it straight at Mensing.

We were by far the better team today.

[Saintly Child]

Scotland jumped on the guys ankles, not very clever.

[Shaggy Jenkins]

Yesssss get in! Played not to bad today

Gonna be one hell of a weekend next week

[Real Madrid]

Saddened at the crowd today only 4100 but good to see all the kids there. (Board please note )

To be honest thats about 1000 more than I expected

[Baiggers]

I thought Scotland and the defender (think it was Jim Thomson?) were both running back towards our half and their legs got tangled and Scotland tripped over him. Certainly didn't look as if there was any intent or malice in it! Anyone else have the same take on it?

[Hazel1884]

Delighted to have the result and 3 goals - especially considering Gretna had it cleared off the line twice and a goal chalked off for being handball!

The players showed great attitude today - and i think if Queens had come to atatck (like we expected!) rather than defend and hit us on the counter in the first half then it would have been a much better game! Queens have some pace, especially when that wee shite Murray came on and i feared for Lawrie at that point.

Massive game next week,get as many people as possible going from all over! Lets get a convoy of buses on the go ala tynecastle/Ibrox/Hampden....BRING IT ON! i have immmense fith right now and if i've had a week like i've just had i don't think i could take the pressure of next week!

Mon the Blues...

[mainstand]

Jason was very lucky to stay on the park (Twat)

Saddened at the crowd today only 4100 but good to see all the kids there. (Board please note )

What did you think Jason did? He reacted at the tackle yes and went running after the guy but DID NOT KICK HIM OR PUSH HIM IN ANY WAY. How is he a twat??

The kids prices were not much cheaper the Club alrady do a cracking deal for teh kids and season ticket prices for teh kids are low.

Thought we were by far the better team today and played some good football. Season is all down to the final matches, but win lose or draw there can be no complaints at the effort from the squad and the management team.

[saint in exile]

Think a trip to Hamilton maybe in order.Last time i was there twas just before the drinking ban,unfortunately for me,as i got so bladdered i had to leave at half time.Apparently we won 3-0 though

[Saintly Child]

What did you think Jason did? He reacted at the tackle yes and went running after the guy but DID NOT KICK HIM OR PUSH HIM IN ANY WAY. How is he a twat??

The kids prices were not much cheaper the Club alrady do a cracking deal for teh kids and season ticket prices for teh kids are low.

Thought we were by far the better team today and played some good football. Season is all down to the final matches, but win lose or draw there can be no complaints at the effort from the squad and the management team.

The guy tackled him from behind from which he got up, you could see from behind the dugouts it was pure intent from JS, he ran towards the guy and stepped/jumped on the back of his heels / ankles.
Even Coyle thought he was going off.

[The Real Saints]

The guy tackled him from behind from which he got up, you could see from behind the dugouts it was pure intent from JS, he ran towards the guy and stepped/jumped on the back of his heels / ankles.
Even Coyle thought he was going off.

Agreed. Definite red card if the referee had seen it. Jason ran to him with intent, and that behaviour could have cost us the points, and therefore the league.


But Jase made sure the ref wasn't looking, so it was ok. ;)

[StDuncM]

Was the game on TV at all because, if it was, he could get suspended by the evidence, with all the publicity some people are giving it here?

It happens you know.

[blueheaven]

Absolutely fantastic effort today from players and fans alike. If only all Saints games were as enjoyable as today's, our attendances would be going through the roof.

Stand outs for me today were Mensing (a Baresi-esque display from him at centre-back), Peaso (that little piece of skill in the corner in front the East Stand was sheer genius), the Sheerin (good to have the Wizard back on form) and Hardie (the man's an absolute beast - what a force he's going to be for us next season, no matter what division we're in).

Thought McLaren showed some nice touches at times and took his goal well, though his body language looks really negative a lot of the time and I do think Morais offers more. I wonder if there's any chance of us trying to keep Morais here? I think he could be terrific for us if he came here permanently and got a pre-season with us under his belt.

Looks like an expensive trip up to Hamilton from Grimsby for me next week, then!

[Dev]

Peaso (that little piece of skill in the corner in front the East Stand was sheer genius)

It was very reminiscent of a move Keigan Parker liked to do I thought. Fantastic piece of skill, shame it ultimately didn't come to anything.

[HertsSaintee]

Great performances all round by the boys to take it to the wire. Gretna look to be bottling it completely and the Saints players have done what OC wanted - been there to take advantage - it seems to be happening for us big time now, which is very, very satisfying after the earlier season disappointments. We seem to have built up an unstoppable momentum now and the psychological advantage is all with Saints next week. Just a pity we couldn't have taken a couple of the other excellent chances we created today. Simon Mensing was immense at the back, ably supported by Ando and Andy Lawrie, who I thought had a stormer. Typical gutsy show from MMM, Wizard looks to be back to his creative best, and Oor Wullie, after a slow start, came on to a great game second half and wasn't his goal a beaut? MoM? Difficult to call between Simon and Andy Lawrie for me. Lawrie for the (rare) goal and some killer touches into Jason and Peaso's feet.

Next week. Bring it on. That is all.

Herts

[lawman]

Did anyone else notice that when McLaren scored Peaso pointedly made his way to the centre circle and did not join in the congratulations. Obviously, some bad blood still there?

[MUZZ]

quality game today!

[saint_markperth]

Did anyone else notice that when McLaren scored Peaso pointedly made his way to the centre circle and did not join in the congratulations. Obviously, some bad blood still there?
or he wanted to get on with it and get gretnas goal difference down

[templeofsaints]

Job half-done. Bring on the Accies :)

Temple reports up now anyway but I thought all the problems were of our own making. We were very nervy early on and Scotland and Peaso were both off the pace. Didn't see Jason's kick but the referee was letting alot of challenges on Scotland and Peaso go - Thomson and Lauchlan both could have walked.

McLaren's goal was a class finish and the build-up matched it. Thought Peaso was a bit stroppy and it was interesting that all Wullies other teammates made a point of congratulating him (Sheerin applauded him off the park when he was subbed as well).

[Calinho]

Brilliant game, loved morais's smile after his dive, was right infront of it!

[mainstand]

The guy tackled him from behind from which he got up, you could see from behind the dugouts it was pure intent from JS, he ran towards the guy and stepped/jumped on the back of his heels / ankles.
Even Coyle thought he was going off.


from my angle to teh right of teh dugouts he didn't touch him. IF Coyle id think he was going it would probbaly be because of the way the ref was throwing cards about rather than any intent.

[garydavidson]

we were not the best today but not as bad as the officials what were they all about? the refree never had control of the match at all and it was no supprise the brawl came about.

Good showing by anderson and lawrie today, there were some sloppy passes but anderson got to header after header first time when up against a taller bigger player.

Hardie was his usual getting stuck in which is just what we needed today. thought the front two worked hard today and jasons one two will willie was superbly waitied.

got the result thats all that mattered in the end. lets hope next week can go in our favour. i will hopefully be going to it also.

[muirton-enclosure]

Great result today, so excited about next week, but where are the songs. If I hear 'we love you saintees' once more i'll crack. Maybe im getting senile but there seemed to be more in the past. Still a passionate fan, hope to be sipping the champagne next week.

[^sainteebrian^]

what a fight (that is all i have to say)

[MUZZ]

what a fight (that is all i have to say)

ricky hatton is good at fighting

[Cagey]

Great result. Mensing Ando & Lawrie were immense & MMM was everywhere on the park even though he has had better games.

Scotland very lucky not to be sent off as he went right into the back of the guys heel, although the ref should have given him a foul just before that.

Wullie was very poor first half but came onto a good game in the second & took his goal beutifully.

McInness was also poor but gave 100% & you can`t ask more than that.

Don`t know what was wrong with the Cat but Halliwell spent most of the first half warming up in the tunnel & Mensing & Ando were taking the goal kicks which was putting pressure on us as their forwards were able to stay on the 18 yard line for the ball to come back in.

[SJC]

Hardie was playing deeper today because he injured himself in the warm-up. He came to the side about 10 minutes before the Business Club presentation asking for strapping in a Kevin James style.

Jason didn't touch that guy, had an unobstructed view of it and the guy fell over because he was expecting Scotland to do something.

He didn't by the way, in conclusion he didn't.

[^sainteebrian^]

jason did kick him in arse but then made it out as if he fell over him

[Shaggy Jenkins]

the flags looked great today....more o this sort of ting now

[lethamsaintee]

Thought we were the better side overall today, although Queens did at times look a decent outfit without ever really bothering our goal at all.

Performance wise you can take nothing away from Ando, who carried on in a similar vein to where he left off on tuesday, Lawrie was good aswell - as well as he has played for Saints i thought.

MMM put in another good shift, as did Peaso and Peanut had a decent enough game too.

But what about Mensing? - A real complete performance from him at CB, a great headed goal too. Hope the talk of him becoming a fake saint is pish because we need this guy.

Overall a fairly easy victory that could have saw more goals had we shown a little more compsure at times.

[SaintSam1884]

Whether Scotland touched the guy or not, he shouldn't be reacting in that manner. He got up and ran straight for the player - Queens fans said he kicked out, and the opinion seems to be divided on here.

Either way, he was 100% in the wrong to behave like that and on another day could easily have seen red for it. If the referee had seen it, I think he would've sent him packing. As it happens, Scotland did wait until he'd turned his back before moving toward the player. It's just sheer idiocy.

Fastly losing respect for Jason - he seems more and more disinterested as the game go by. He's either trying less, or being significantly shown up by other players stepping up their game in this push for the title.

[Nick]

Folk around about my Dad, thought that Scotland went to chase the ref and complain about the tackle, and their player simply got in the way. No intent in it. But I never seen it.

[^sainteebrian^]

i looked to me as if he kicked him and used it as an excuse, ref was terrible at least three people should have been sent off im sure i saw a few punches land where scotsport on a sunday when you need it

[Cagey]

Just as well the cameras were not there today as we could have been short of 3 players next week.

Scotland has been lucky on about 3 occasions this season.

[dunblanemike]

Folk around about my Dad, thought that Scotland went to chase the ref and complain about the tackle, and their player simply got in the way. No intent in it. But I never seen it.
this was my impression too.

[Real Madrid]

When was the last time the east stand was like this

East Stand (http://www.pieandbovril.com/forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=15511)
this image has been stolen from Pie and Bovril ! :)

[dunblanemike]

did the QoS fans have a reciprocal fancy dress day today or do they always hang out like that in Dumfries? I thought they added a great bit of colour to the occassion, fair play to 'em.

[mainstand]

Just as well the cameras were not there today as we could have been short of 3 players next week.

Scotland has been lucky on about 3 occasions this season.


If the cameras had been there I think you would have egg on your face cause it would show JS didn't do anything!Talk about making a drama out of a crisis.


We must be one of the only clubs that has fans coming on condemming their own players and slagging teh ref for not sending them off. The linesman had a clear view of what happened and spoke to the ref and they both decided that it was a nothing incident. The wee flare up was a handbags at 20 paces.

[Ronaldo]

Unbelievable!

Saints have made the last game of the season the big one.

Having to beat teams when Gretna were at least drawing, having to beat them on their home ground and having a gruelling cup run including a semi-final on top of that it's just amazing we have a chance on the last day of the season to be champions. :o :cool: :D

[Ray Blair]

I am delighted that we have a chance going into the last day of the season.Who would have thought it?

The team showed a lot of character again today-boy they must be really fit.

i watched jason before the 'fight' and he never touched the lanky streak of pee,as they say in the song-'he fell over'.I did see the season ending there though as I was sure the ref would get it wrong and send jason off.Unusually he got a decision correct!!

Cant wait for next weekend.

[chips for tea]

The ref would have been correct in sending Jason off though,glad he didnt but Mr scotland took a deliberate kick at their player,fair do's he didnt touch him but it was still a deliberate kick attempt,which merits a straight red,thankfully the ref had his back turned

[Billy Budd]

[QUOTE=mainstand;77681]If the cameras had been there I think you would have egg on your face cause it would show JS didn't do anything!Talk about making a drama out of a crisis.


Nah, sorry, your wrong Mainstand....Scotland reacted to Thomson's challenge and clattered into the back of him. Happy that the Ref missed it but he deserved red.

[SJC]

Unbelievable this kicking out nonsense, Scotland did not touch the guy whatsoever, and didn't aim a kick at him at all- the guy must have said something on the way past because Scotland shouted at him but didn't make contact.

The Queens fans were in fancy dress- great eh? A 3-0 loss will have shut them and that Bar Steward Ian McCall up though! Bit of a long journey home after all that eh?

[Billy Budd]

The Queens fans were in fancy dress- great eh? A 3-0 loss will have shut them and that Bar Steward Ian McCall up though! Bit of a long journey home after all that eh?

Given the Airdrie, Ross C and Gretna results, I'm sure they had a brilliant trip home. Well done to the Queens fans for turning up in good numbers...lots more than their South West neighbours!!

[chips for tea]

Will it be possible to see any highlights of yesterdays game,just to put to bed this JS carry on,my opinion he kicked out at the geezer but didnt connect,this view was also witnessed by the folks sitting beside me,we all thought he would/should have been red carded,not just my opinion but all the others in my company,i would love to see this incident again just to put my mind at rest,it seems strange how some of us on this board saw jasons reaction differently

[Hazel1884]

My view of it was Jason never caught the player - he got up to run and complain at offending player/referee and player waited till he was behind him and fell to the ground.

Rammy was funny though - bet McInnes would still be trying to plead non guilty with the ref on the pitch now if he was able to - he went in and made things worse before shouting to the ref and linesman that it wasn't even him!

[Saintkev]

I never caught the incident that led to the scrap...

Otherwise, I'd say a great game of football, or maybe I'm biased... QOS had a good go, we held on, scored and then played some tremendous football...

Great support in numbers and vocal support with very little abuse dished out and and the QOS support are a credit to their team too...

good old fashioned football minus being able to stand up and really enjoy oursleves :wink: