Hamilton Academical vs. Saints 28/04/07

[Nairn Saint]

It's make or break for Saints with argueably one of the most exciting last day of the season scenarios in our history. The Championship is still very much in Gr£tna's hands and victory in Dingwall for them will render Saint's sterling efforts over the last few weeks as frustratingly fruitless.

I have said on other threads that Gr£tna will not beat Ross County on Saturday and I stand by that. It's all down to how Saints get on as far as I'm concerned and I'm not at all confident that we will win.

Come on then, convince me!

[^sainteebrian^]

what have hamilton got to lose in this game, more importantly what have they got to gain 3 points phhhft i think thell let us win by one goal

[ryangordon86]

they have pride and supporters to play for, there's no chance they'll lie down but with hopefully twice as many away fans to home fans, we should be able to pull a rabbit out the hat, i reckon 2-0 saints

Here's hoping the village people dont spoil the dream...

[lethamsaintee]

I think Saints will get a scrappy, and probably late, win but im just not too convinced about the County - Gretna outcome.

On one hand i see County going out and really taking the game to the village people and at least scraping a draw, but on the other i can see Gretna just scraping the result they need.

[^sainteebrian^]

im going to be buzzing all week

[Victor]

Id take any, and I mean any, combination of results if it meant avoiding the nightmare scenario....Gretna lose and we draw. Anything but that.

[Steve Maskrey]

I'm confident we'll win next week. If we can take the game by the scruff of the neck early on then we could probably come away with another 3-0 win. There'll probably be a nervous start to the game but if we can put our foot on the ball, keep it on the ground then we can start passing it around and go for goal.

I'm certain Ross County will score next week but the question is, will Gretna be able to score, given they haven't scored in 3 or 4 games now?

Kevin James will probably be back and possibly Lawrie dropping to the bench but I would imagine the rest of the team will be the same as yesterday

[Radford 72]

Seems to be a split here and I'm in the camp that think County will do their part but worry, not about us, but about Hamilton, who are a very good side. They've not lost at home since 16th September and haven't lost a goal at home in the last 5 games. I can't for a second see Steve's prediction of 3-0 coming to pass so can only hope for a 1-0 and wouldn't be at all surprised to see Martin Hardie getting the goal.

Gretna have only actually scored in 4 of their last 11 games and have only won 5 games this year, compared to our 10. It's good that goal difference is out of the equation now as it would always be risky if we had to chase the game next week.

A lot of it could come down to who Hamilton (who will fancy their chances next season) would rather face next season, us or Gretna? Also it's a shame they didn't secure third yesterday as Dundee can still pip them to that.

[mainstand]

Gretna have only actually scored in 4 of their last 11 games and have only won 5 games this year, compared to our 10. It's good that goal difference is out of the equation now as it would always be risky if we had to chase the game next week.


It is only out of teh equation as far as we can do anything about it, it is still possible we can lose the league on doal difference. Gretna defeat and a saints draw is the nightmare scenario.

[Ray Blair]

what have hamilton got to lose in this game, more importantly what have they got to gain 3 points phhhft i think thell let us win by one goal

I dont honestly believe we want them to 'let us win'
We will win and win well!!!
Just depends on Gretna,who I honestly expect to scrape a draw.
The its Champers all round at my house woo hoo

[MUZZ]

willie mclaren will net a late winner to become the legend he deserves to be.

we'll go up

[Nairn Saint]

willie mclaren will net a late winner to become the legend he deserves to be.

we'll go up

It's got the making of a game where a legend could be born. Who knows, the Cat going up for an injury time corner ala Mat Glennon! :)

[lethamsaintee]

it will be derek lilley

[MUZZ]

it will be derek lilley

or andy jackson

[Radford 72]

It is only out of teh equation as far as we can do anything about it, it is still possible we can lose the league on doal difference. Gretna defeat and a saints draw is the nightmare scenario.
Forgot all about that! :(

[THE REBEL SAINT]

willie mclaren will net a late winner to become the legend he deserves to be.

we'll go up

stop putting the presure on your long lost brother mr muzz!!!!!!

[templeofsaints]

It is only out of teh equation as far as we can do anything about it, it is still possible we can lose the league on doal difference. Gretna defeat and a saints draw is the nightmare scenario.

Unless the Village People lose by 11 goals :)

[saint in exile]

Please not on goal difference

[Ronaldo]

They've not lost at home since 16th September and haven't lost a goal at home in the last 5 games..
I've just noticed that home record myself. One defeat at home in the league all season. Thankfully that was against us.
http://wh-stats.football365.com/dom/SCO/D1/home.html

Mind you Ross County's home performances are better than their away record by a long way so hopefully they'll do something and at least get a draw.

It could go any way. Here is an example timeline -

St.Johnstone take the lead at Hamilton and the crowd go mad!
At this moment Saints are promoted if results stay the same.

Gretna score! :shock:
At this moment Gretna are promoted if results stay the same.

Hamilton equalise. :shock:
At this moment Gretna are promoted if results stay the same.

Ross County equalise! :D
At this moment Gretna are promoted if results stay the same.

Saints score! :D
At this moment Saints are promoted if results stay the same.

Hamilton get a penalty ....
Hamilton score! :sad:
At this moment Gretna are promoted if results stay the same.

Saints go all out for a winner!
Ball through to Jason, he body swerves inside the defender, then shoots high into the top of the net! GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL ! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

..................... and the afternoon continues as both games go into injury time. Will it be :cry: or :D .

One thing for sure it'll be - :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: - while waiting for the other result.

[^sainteebrian^]

haha that made me laugh

[chips for tea]

Our game against Hamilton aint quite in the same context as the following link,but it does give us hope........http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVgC7AaFsGI

[dunblanemike]

.....and somewhere in that lot Ronnie I'll of had a heart attack!!

[lethamsaintee]

That is the kind of afternoon im expecting it to be really, just hopefully with the right outcome.

[Ronaldo]

haha that made me laugh
I like to keep you happy Brian. :)

[john1962]

.....and somewhere in that lot Ronnie I'll of had a heart attack!!

I am taking a defibrilator!

My nerves are shredded. Its more stressful now than it was before full time yesterday.

[Ronaldo]

.....and somewhere in that lot Ronnie I'll of had a heart attack!!

I am taking a defibrilator!

My nerves are shredded. Its more stressful now than it was before full time yesterday.
There is a widely known relaxant called alcohol, it might help you never know. :wink:

[john1962]

There is a widely known relaxant called alcohol, it might help you never know. :wink:

And if I start now I will be in rehab at 3 p.m. Saturday ***

[Grovesred]

There is a widely known relaxant called alcohol, it might help you never know. :wink:

Indeed - I had recourse to this for much of yesterday. As if watching York having to strain every sinew to get all three points against ten-man Southport wasn't stressful enough, I must have spent the GDP of Luxemburg on mobile internet services keeping track of Saints & Gretna.

And this Saturday will be more of the same - York needing a point at home to Oxford to make the play-offs (and, hopefully, an appearance at Wemberlee) but still needing to keep an eye on goings on at Hamilton and Dingwall.

And I thought sport was supposed to good for your heart...

[Ronaldo]

... an appearance at Wemberlee) but ...
That reminds me of a song -

Que Sera, Sera,
Whatever will be will be,
We're going to the SPL,
Que, Sera, Sera.
:cool:

You're right though it's tough at the business end of the season but it's the place to be.

[SingaporeSaint]

A few facts before the weekend....

*Gretna have not scored a goal in their last six games
*Gretna have not won away from home since 11th March
*Gretna have already been beaten by Ross County this season
*Ross County have not been beaten at home since 24th February *their only home loss in 2007.

[Shaggy Jenkins]

I dont think my heart can take this. Going to be a cracking day really looking forward too it

[tonbo-san]

Madness. What an end to a brilliant season for the saints. Im gutted though as i wont be able to get the results until the thursday after as im going to be in Pyong Yang (N. Korea) and all foreign news is banned!

I'll have to start thinking of a solution...

And of course we'll do it! Gretna are losing their heads...!

[Grovesred]

im going to be in Pyong Yang (N. Korea) and all foreign news is banned!

Not too dissimilar to trying to find out Scottish results from the English media, then. :|

Old Firm excepted, of course :roll:

[SaintSam1884]

I've just noticed that home record myself. One defeat at home in the league all season. Thankfully that was against us.


No it wasn't.

It was against Partick Thistle. We only managed a 2-2 draw with Accies.

[SaintSam1884]

Gretna don't have the bottle to go to County and take the three points they need, the title is in our hands.

[templeofsaints]

Madness. What an end to a brilliant season for the saints. Im gutted though as i wont be able to get the results until the thursday after as im going to be in Pyong Yang (N. Korea) and all foreign news is banned!

I'll have to start thinking of a solution...

Erm - defect to the South ??? :-)

[Shaggy Jenkins]

Gretna don't have the bottle to go to County and take the three points they need, the title is in our hands.

Too right. I dont see us loosing this, which is not a good thing. I prefer it when I am not confident about winning :mrgreen: .

I am going for the Uri Ghelleresqu positive visualisation if I visualise it enough it will happen. So we need 3000 Saints fans to visualise at once the tropy being parachuted in and lets see if we can make it happen :p

[Saintkev]

Can't see Gretna winning, but I worry about us doing it!

The season we've had it just ready for a last minute goals to scupper our chances... please let me be wrong!

[Ronaldo]

No it wasn't.

It was against Partick Thistle. We only managed a 2-2 draw with Accies.
You're right Sam.
I don't know why I thought that, maybe beause we beat them twice last year at Hamilton and it stuck. I should have checked. Accuracy, that's what we want. :cool:

The facts we do know however are -

If Gretna win they are champions.
If Saints get beat or draw Gretna are champions.

Realism, don't you hate it!

[Shaggy Jenkins]

You're right Sam.
I don't know why I thought that, maybe beause we beat them twice last year at Hamilton and it stuck. I should have checked. Accuracy, that's what we want. :cool:

The facts we do know however are -

If Gretna win they are champions.
If Saints get beat or draw Gretna are champions.

Realism, don't you hate it!

Or Gretna get pumped 7-0 and we draw :***:

[SaintSam1884]

I was wondering actually...

If we end up on the same points, and the goal difference is the same, how is the title decided?

[Ronaldo]

I was wondering actually...

If we end up on the same points, and the goal difference is the same, how is the title decided?
em
Whose the oldest football club?
Whose got the bigger support?
Which team plays in blue?

That's what I'd use anyway. :***:

We can't catch them on goal difference becauaw us drawing doesn't eat into the goal difference.

[el doro]

For me this is going to be one heck of a journey, this weekend coming i was all set to be down in London with friends at a festival at earls court, had booked it back at the start of the year. (thinking we'd have the league wrapped up by now :p)

Was looking forward to heading down there for it, and didnt want to miss it, but in all honesty, after how things panned out on Saturday, theres no way i could miss the hamilton game, so i fly to London first thing Friday, bus it back up over night to be at the game saturday, then fly back down on saturday night, to fly back up on monday!

Oh to be a saintee . . .

[Radford 72]

I was wondering actually...

If we end up on the same points, and the goal difference is the same, how is the title decided?
Unlikely that it will happen but I think it might be done on head-to-heads, so we'd win.

[superhans]

it would be decided upon goals scored if goal difference was equal

we had 5 players booked on sat, will any of them be suspended for the title clincher?

[Ronaldo]

Unlikely that it will happen but I think it might be done on head-to-heads, so we'd win.
Surely there is no way it can be decided on goal difference other than a Saints draw, Gretna defeat as shown below.

If we win!
and they lose, we are champions by two points;
and they draw we are champions by one point;
and they win they are champions by one point.

If we draw!
and they lose, we are equal on points, but a draw is 0 goal difference and they are champions.

All other scenarios give Gretna the championship too -
Saints draw Grena draw;
Saints draw Gretna win;
Saints lose Gretna lose;
Saints lose Gretna draw;
Saints lose gretna win.

[Ronaldo]

A Saints draw could only end in stalemate if Ross County win by seven goals. However if Ross County won by eight we'd be championeeeees! :) Unlikely.

[Radford 72]

it would be decided upon goals scored if goal difference was equal

we had 5 players booked on sat, will any of them be suspended for the title clincher?
Yeah, I was assuming Sam meant if that was all level too, which I don't even know if it can be.

Any points suspension takes 14 days to become active so any bookings on Saturday that took players past the 18 point thresholds won't count until next season. Ando already misses the 2 opening games. Looking at the others:

Stanic: 4th booking I reckon so he's fine, even if he gets a yellow on Saturday.

MacDonald: 3rd booking so no problem there.

Scotland: 1st booking since his last suspension so no problem.

McInnes: 4th booking so another that is safe.

Hardie: 2nd booking since last points suspension so should be fine.

I don't think any of our players are only a booking away from a suspension, not that that would play on their minds on Saturday anyway I suspect!

[scarysaint]

I was wondering actually...

If we end up on the same points, and the goal difference is the same, how is the title decided?

Don't they look at how we did playing each other? So if we won more games against Gretna than they did against us, we would come out on top?

[Ronaldo]

Or Gretna get pumped 7-0 and we draw :***:
I think we're clutching at straws but I'm with you.
:wink:
(or 8-1, or 9-2, or 10-3 or ....)

[Nairn Saint]

Kevin James rated very doubtful for Saturday due to his injury and was sent home with flu yesterday, according to the P&J this morning. :(

[Hazel1884]

Kevin James rated very doubtful for Saturday due to his injury and was sent home with flu yesterday, according to the P&J this morning. :(

We managed to do it without him and McManus on Saturday - we can do it again. Infact, it might work in our favour due to the pace and the nippy wee shites Hamilton have playing for them!

Would still be tempted to start Morais with his pace against Accies - but then again, Willie takes a while to settle into a game and Morais is more likely to be the player to change the game when he comes on. Decisions for Coyle!

[Jimmy Wallace]

We managed to do it without him and McManus on Saturday - we can do it again. Infact, it might work in our favour due to the pace and the nippy wee shites Hamilton have playing for them!

Would still be tempted to start Morais with his pace against Accies - but then again, Willie takes a while to settle into a game and Morais is more likely to be the player to change the game when he comes on. Decisions for Coyle!


Very good post Hazel. One of the major plus points on Saturday was that the team were able to perform well without James on the pitch. We normally really miss his leadership.

[templeofsaints]

Very good post Hazel. One of the major plus points on Saturday was that the team were able to perform well without James on the pitch. We normally really miss his leadership.

True and we scored two goals from set pieces with headers - amazing what happens when Sheerinho and co have other targets to aim at.

[garydavidson]

what we need to do is forget about gretna. sure the out come is in their hands but we need to be totally fixed on our own game. WE HAVE TO WIN to have any chance of getting above them so what ever happens we must win, nothing else is good enough.

I really hope the team spirit can drag us through this one.

[SaintSam1884]

We played better defensively and at set pieces without James and McManus on Saturday, I have every confidence we can do the same this weekend.

[Nick]

If were winning, Gretna have to win.....I just try to think like that. Seems to make me more confident..***

[MUZZ]

Don't they look at how we did playing each other? So if we won more games against Gretna than they did against us, we would come out on top?

goals scored i think

[Calinho]

Its gonna be really important to get an early goal, and even more important to get the first

[Real Madrid]

I take it both games will be on radio scotland

An early goal for us would put them under a lot of preasure

[taylorboy69]

I for one hope that James makes it or even on the bench.
If its not going to plan, he is an excellent option to throw on for last 10 - 15 mins to try and secure the goal we may need.
He may not be the best player we've ever had, but by god, he is a winner and will not accept anything less than 101% from himself or his team mates..
My biggest concern for this game is our keeper, how many times in this season's big games has he looked like a little boy who is lost......

[saint_markperth]

I agree with Real an early goal for us mean the pressure is on gretna, it would mean they would have to score, which may mean they commit to many forward and lose goals

[Ronaldo]

Its gonna be really important to get an early goal, and even more important to get the first
..... but if not Saints then need patience, drive and character to stay in it, overcome them and finally win it. We have better players.

[Blu & White]

I for one hope that James makes it or even on the bench.

My biggest concern for this game is our keeper, how many times in this season's big games has he looked like a little boy who is lost......


Got to agree with you on that one- I was beginning to think it was just me!

[Radford 72]

James, Peaso and KC all carrying knocks. James is a major doubt with his groin (and possibly the flu NS mentioned?) whilst Peaso hasn't trained all week and KC has hurt his finger. I remember when he broke it back in October/November they said it would always be weak. At least Halliwell got the game down at Gretna and he's supposedly going back to England in the summer so we don't need to worry that he's signed a pre-contract with Accies and his former boss!

Really hope Kevin James makes it though.

[Ronaldo]

I for one hope that James makes it or even on the bench.
If its not going to plan, he is an excellent option to throw on for last 10 - 15 mins to try and secure the goal we may need.
He may not be the best player we've ever had, but by god, he is a winner and will not accept anything less than 101% from himself or his team mates..
My biggest concern for this game is our keeper, how many times in this season's big games has he looked like a little boy who is lost......
That's what I think.

Whoever plays they must treat it as our Cup Final!

No messing!

Attack! Attack!
Attack! Attack! Attack!

[+Super Trooper+]

I want james to play but if he isnt 100% fit then he shouldnt be on the park. i think we would be much better off with mensing (who was superb at centre back) than a half - dead james limping around. He is a born leader and an inspirational captain, but we cannot carry any passangers.

[Scobby_SJFC]

That's what I think.

Whoever plays they must treat it as our Cup Final!

No messing!

Attack! Attack!
Attack! Attack! Attack!

That would be silly, whats the point in going all out? Play the way we usually do attacking but not over the top!
Last thing we need is to concede!

[Ronaldo]

That would be silly, whats the point in going all out? Play the way we usually do attacking but not over the top!
Last thing we need is to concede!
I disagree Scobby, I think we should go straight minto attack if the opportunity is there. We started slo against Celtic and Hibs and that was the difference between us and them. I'm not sayimng we should leave things open at the back, I'm saying attack is the best form of defence and I think Saints should start in high tempo. Too often we've started slow, like last Saturday for instance and the two cup games.

[macmerrysaint]

I for one hope that James makes it or even on the bench.
If its not going to plan, he is an excellent option to throw on for last 10 - 15 mins to try and secure the goal we may need.
He may not be the best player we've ever had, but by god, he is a winner and will not accept anything less than 101% from himself or his team mates..
My biggest concern for this game is our keeper, how many times in this season's big games has he looked like a little boy who is lost......

I woulld not like to see a less than fully fit Kevin James on the pitch from the start. I know how good he can be for us but the last time I was at NDP it was him who lost Offiong twice allowing Accies to score both their goals.
He would however be a massive inspiration to the fans and team mates coming on with 15 to go.

[Calloway 262]

I spoke to Kevin James last night and he said he is fit and will be leading the team out at NDP on Saturday. I certainly think that his experience and particularly captaincy will be crucial in such a tense game especially if we are not in the position we want to be going into the last 20 minutes etc.

With this in mind, I think we will line up:

...................Cuthbert.......................
Ando......Lawrie.......James.........Stanic
Mensing.....Hardie....McInnes.....Sheerin
...........Scotland.....Peaso.................

Subs; Halliwell, McLaren, Morais, Lilley, Jackson

[HertsSaintee]

...................Cuthbert.......................
Ando......Lawrie.......James.........Stanic
Mensing.....Hardie....McInnes.....Sheerin
...........Scotland.....Peaso.................

Subs; Halliwell, McLaren, Morais, Lilley, Jackson


Swap Ando and Lawrie about and that's exactly what it will be.

Herts

[Calloway 262]

I put Ando at right back simply because he has been playing there for the last four and five games. Last Saturday against QOS, Ando played RB and Andy Lawrie CB and both looked comfortable so I have no reason to belief that OC will swap them back tomorrow

[Tarvie]

Wish I was going to make it down for this game but its not to be. Would be an even greater weekend if we can do it and the Loco's can secure the Highland League as well.

One thing for sure is that we will set a new highest attendance at NDP with the previous best being 4,280 on 28th July 2001. Hamilton 2 Sunderland 4.

Cmon the Saints do us proud.

[Jimmy Wallace]

I put Ando at right back simply because he has been playing there for the last four and five games. Last Saturday against QOS, Ando played RB and Andy Lawrie CB and both looked comfortable so I have no reason to belief that OC will swap them back tomorrow

Are you sure? I was certain it was Ando and Mensing at CB last week.

[Shaggy Jenkins]

Are you sure? I was certain it was Ando and Mensing at CB last week.

Thats how I saw it

[Radford 72]

Are you sure? I was certain it was Ando and Mensing at CB last week.
It was indeed and Lawrie was at right back at Clyde with Ando in the centre. I see you are calling him "Ando" Jimmy, you must be softening to him!

I think Calloway's team - with Ando and Lawrie swapped - will be exactly how we'll line up but Savo might be on the bench instead of Jacko.

[st Tommy]

I take it both games will be on radio scotland

According to radio scotland website its just the spl games they're covering.

[WilliePullar]

spare tickets and bus seats available (x12). package only call Davie Fleming 07850 707 473 --First come, first served--

[Hazel1884]

Sticking a sky diver on Peaso to score first!

[Real Madrid]

According to radio scotland website its just the spl games they're covering.

They did cover the Gretna game last weekend, their web site may need updated

[Kaylor88]

Sticking a sky diver on Peaso to score first!

stanic is due a goal, and he certainly knows how to score against hamilton

[Saint Paul]

This is the first chance I have had to post all week !!!

I am SO looking forward to this week-end, which is unusual, as I am normally nervous about these sort of occasions. I feel pretty confident, but not in a cocky way, just feel that the tide is going in our favour.

If James plays, then fantastic. He is a fantastic Captain. I saw a report in a paper last weekend that he had signed a new 2 year deal, any truth to this ? If he doesn't make it, then Ando and Mensing played really well last week after a shakey start. Hopefully they can build on the confidence they gained from that performance.

We need a big performance from Jason. This is the ideal time for him to show the directors his worth to this club and what an invaluable player he could be for us if he managed to score us the goals that take us to the SPL. If he wants a new contract when we get promoted, then this is the chance to give himself some good negotiating power !

This is going to be like a home game for us with the number of fans we are taking, and I hope that we all make a huge amount of noise, just like we did at the cup semi-final. Let's get right behind the team from well before kick-off and give them the support they deserve to get them over the finish line !

C'mon you Saints !

[Shaggy Jenkins]

Its amazing I find it hard to remember the last time that every one was so hyped up for a game its unbelievable.

Right from Monday I have just been longing for the weekend to come getting more and more excited as the time has gone on come 3pm tomorrow I may be just a quivering mass of excitement, nerves and emotion. Cant wait to be in the middle of a noisy saints support in party atmosphere, buy god if we win it Perth will have a night like it has never seen before

[Tarvie]

This will be a featured match on Saturday's Score - 1430 BST on BBCi and bbc.co.uk/score

[pavel]

I've had butterflies all week. There getting worse now!!

[Calloway 262]

If James plays, then fantastic. He is a fantastic Captain. I saw a report in a paper last weekend that he had signed a new 2 year deal, any truth to this ?

Yes, Kevin has signed up until June 2009.

[TheBigCheese]

Really looking forward to tomorrow, whatever happens it's going to be an exciting day. I'm extremely confident of a Saints win tomorrow, Hamilton a re a good team but we're going to be really up for this especially with a big crowd behind us. If I'm honest, I think Gretna will scrape a win at Dingwall (they're not bottom of the league for nothing) but if they don't then we need to make sure we take advantage.

Whatever you do tomorrow, whether you're in the ground, on the hill or sitting in a pub - sing your heart out for the boys!

'mon the Saints!!!

[saint5588]

Am getting really excited now, cant wait until tomorrow!! Has anyone seen ross countys stats for there last 6 home matches and last 6 away matches? I so hope they can get the win to try and keep them up and let us be promoted!!

[jimmy the saint]

I'm so nervous/excited i've been pretty grumpy the day, just want it to be tomorrow. I'm going to get no sleep the night unless i indulge in a few bevvies. Feels like i'm age 6 on christmas eve again!

[Radford 72]

Destiny Calling (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miYJeS6P2Do)

[Radford 72]

If anyone can put Saints pics to that song I'll love them long time!

[MUZZ]

i'm on edge big time. one minute i'm well buzzing, next minute i'm shitting myself. god knows what i'll be like the morra!

[hibby jake]

good luck with the game tommorow, saints deserve something from this season. hope to be seeing you' sall at the leith san siro next season!!

[soulfulsaint]

good luck with the game tommorow, saints deserve something from this season. hope to be seeing you' sall at the leith san siro next season!!

thanks jake - even Hibees want to be in that number when the saints go marching in......

[hibby jake]

thanks jake - even Hibees want to be in that number when the saints go marching in......

id swap my season ticket at easter road for hibs reserves v the huns tommorow for a saints v hamilton ticket?????????

[montrosesaintee]

Can't wait till tomorrow now. I've been getting more wound up all week, and then my daughter was ill last night so I thought I wasn't going to make it. She's getting better quickly. Gutted this morning, excited again this evening, and probably shiteing it tomorrow. It's going to be a nervous 90 minutes alright.

I hope QOS gub airdrie, because the Ross County fans'll get behind their team for a chance at survival. I hope Gretna - County is a draw, and gretna hit the woodwork 12 times in the last 5 minutes, because that would be all they deserve, and I hope we win in style for all the travelling fans.

Surely not much to ask!!!??

[montrosesaintee]

and if at all possible, clyde to beat dundee 7-2, just for memories for them of similar scorelines.

can we sing 'win the league if you hate dundee, win the league if you hate dundee etc. etc.' would be a good chant near the end if it's all settled.

[Saint.Justin]

therse an interview on the bbc football website with OC!

first division section live from mcdirmaid!

:)

keep the faith!

[carhartt-saintee]

what's the approx. journey time from perth to NDP?

every time we've played there on a saturday i've gone to relations in carluke the night before, so i've never driven straight to hamilton- t'internet says 63.8 miles so i was thinking it'll take 1hr 20-ish to get to ground and get parked.

anyone any better info?

[montrosesaintee]

listen to the Davie Irons audio on the bbc site as well. He's given up hope!!! I think we should send him a keep the faith t-shirt for a laugh.

He thinks Gretna should be proud to be in the top two. If any other team in the 1st division had a quarter of the cash, they'd win by miles.

[HertsSaintee]

listen to the Davie Irons audio on the bbc site as well. He's given up hope!!! I think we should send him a keep the faith t-shirt for a laugh.

He thinks Gretna should be proud to be in the top two. If any other team in the 1st division had a quarter of the cash, they'd win by miles.

Yep, just listened to that. Love it when he says,

"We have nothing to lose. . . . Well, we have a Championship to lose...". :***:

Recommended listening - the audio equivalent of a rabbit caught in headlights...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_div_1/6599245.stm

Herts

[Two Js]

what's the approx. journey time from perth to NDP?

every time we've played there on a saturday i've gone to relations in carluke the night before, so i've never driven straight to hamilton- t'internet says 63.8 miles so i was thinking it'll take 1hr 20-ish to get to ground and get parked.

anyone any better info?

There are weekend roadworks on the M80. On the way to Hampden for the semifinal there was a bit of a hold up so I would allow a bit of extra time. Not sure how much though. (Not much help eh?)

[lethamsaintee]

There are weekend roadworks on the M80. On the way to Hampden for the semifinal there was a bit of a hold up so I would allow a bit of extra time. Not sure how much though. (Not much help eh?)

You wont go far wrong with that estimate carharrt. I have done it in just a bleep over an hour on a good day just at 70 mph steady, but earlier this season it was about an hour and 25 due to a wee hold up at haggs.

[saint_markperth]

Sounds like irons have lost all hope

[carhartt-saintee]

cheers guys, it's ages since i drove to an away match so i'm out of practise!!:oops: :oops:

[saint_markperth]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/check/player/sol/newsid_6600000/newsid_6601400?redirect=6601403.stm&news=1&nbwm=1&bbwm=1&bbram=1&nbram=1

oweney on the beeb

[Steve Maskrey]

Great news everyone, Kevin James has passed himself fit and will play today! :D

While Anderson and Mensing had a solid game last week, James adds another dimension to us and will be a calming influence on the boys

COME ON YE SAINTS!!!!!!!

[Broggy Man]

Oh my god my head hurts this is the worst ive felt in my saints supporting life mind you the amount of drink consumed last night probably has something to do with it

[minute5072]

Oh my god my head hurts this is the worst ive felt in my saints supporting life mind you the amount of drink consumed last night probably has something to do with it

i took the friday night off drinking for the first time in about 2 months so i was in tiptop condition for the game! just woke up one of my flatmates (who was out boozin!:***: ) by playin the saints are comin as loud as possible.

c'mon saints (and county)

[Nairn Saint]

Time for my prediction for this afternoon.

Gr£tna will fail to beat Ross County as I have said all week. I think this will end in a hard fought draw with a sprinkling of red cards. County had two off in their last game and are fighting for their lives.

Away win at Hamilton with Saints sneaking a very nervy one goal victory. Can't see past MMM for man of the match but the Cat's contribution could be crucial.

Time for a big performance from Saints' Derek McInnes.

Bring it on!

[Victor]

I think that Gretna will score earlyish first half, the frustrations of the last few weeks will be released and they will win quite easily.

Hope im wrong.

[Nairn Saint]

I think that Gretna will score earlyish first half, the frustrations of the last few weeks will be released and they will win quite easily.

Hope im wrong.

I hope you are wrong too!

[a monkey]

here we go, it's on!

cmon saints!

[Victor]

Great news everyone, Kevin James has passed himself fit and will play today! :D
While Anderson and Mensing had a solid game last week, James adds another dimension to us and will be a calming influence on the boys
COME ON YE SAINTS!!!!!!!
Im sure he would have passed himself fit even if he had one leg and bird flu. Final choice should never be with the player, especially under these circumstances.

Hope we dont live to regret this one, especially after the report on the first game at NDP where he cost us the 2 goals.

C'mon Saints!!

[Nairn Saint]

Typical! Gr£tna game kicks off late!

[Victor]

I hope you are wrong too!
Law of averages I must be one of these times Nairn!!:-) :wink:

C'mon you Saintees!!!

[Nairn Saint]

Ex Gr£tna Shields playing up front for County! He must score!

[Victor]

Typical! Gr£tna game kicks off late!
No excuse for that these days. Someone gotta make sure both 2nd halves kick off at the same time.

C'MON U S-A-I-N-T-S!!

[Nairn Saint]

This is murder sitting here just waiting, hoping and desperately wanting things to go our way. What an awful feeling.

[Moray Blue]

Afternoon all - tense here, running out of finger nails and not listening to the radio.

[Nairn Saint]

Pretty open game in Dingwall! Unfortunately Gr£tna sound pretty up for it.

[a monkey]

"saints are on top to an alarming degree"

C'MON!

[Nairn Saint]

Could do with a quick goal for Saints and County. Is that being greedy?

[iluvkeigan]

wayhayyy saintees r on fireee xxxxxx

[a monkey]

chance for accies on the counter, we need to be careful at the back!

good save from cuthbert apparently

[Victor]

Have you seen Saints bench? Morais, Jackson,Lilley and McLaren plus Halliwell. Slight flavour of attack!

[a monkey]

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas!
kevin james!
1-0 saints!

[Nairn Saint]

Yes Kevin James!

[Rossi the Sailor]

Come On Yesssssssssssss 1-0

[Moray Blue]

ya effinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn beauty

[Victor]

Ho ho!! C'mon County!!

[Nairn Saint]

Airdrie haven't read the script, they're beating QOS two nil. That would relegate County no matter what they do.

[Victor]

I am herebye banning the scoring of any other goal in Scottish football this afternoon.

Come on you blues!!!

[a monkey]

I am herebye banning the scoring of any other goal in Scottish football this afternoon.


phew! thank god for that :D:D

[Victor]

Airdrie haven't read the script, they're beating QOS two nil. That would relegate County no matter what they do.
You just identified the problem Nairn...who on earth in Airdrie can actually read???!!!:)

[a monkey]

2-0!

[Nairn Saint]

1:0 County!!

2:0 Saints!!

[iluvkeigan]

2 nilll yashhhh

[Moray Blue]

yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

(oops finger trouble)

[Nairn Saint]

Alas I fear a twist or two before it's all over!

[bluesinf]

yeeesss come on you saints!!!!

[Rossi the Sailor]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSs
come on SAINTSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[Victor]

This is murder. wheres the Stella.....

[a monkey]

gretna equalised 1-1

[iluvkeigan]

shut up nairn saint grr 1-1 gretna

[Nairn Saint]

All square in Dingwall!

[california_saintee]

I've been a Saints fan for too long to open the champagne just yet.

But I do have a hangover (it's 7:30am here), so perhaps just a little hair of the dog is in order...

[Nairn Saint]

shut up nairn saint grr 1-1 gretna


Sorry mate but it's still got a long way to go.

[Nairn Saint]

3:0 Saints!

[a monkey]

yesssssssssssssssssssss!

[Rossi the Sailor]

Scotlanddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd

[Rossi the Sailor]

3-0

[iluvkeigan]

be a bit more optomistic tho

[SingaporeSaint]

Champagne on ice in Thailand (shitting myself though)

[Nairn Saint]

3:1

[a monkey]

hamilton score. 3-1

[bluesinf]

yes!!!!!!! that's the game basically over for us already now, just need to focus on the gretna game! COME ON SAINTS, AND COME ON COUNTY!!!

[a monkey]

yes!!!!!!! that's the game basically over for us already now, just need to focus on the gretna game! COME ON SAINTS, AND COME ON COUNTY!!!

this is saints remember, wait until the final whistle before getting too excited!

[Victor]

I've been a Saints fan for too long to open the champagne just yet.
Know EXACTLY how you feel! Its why the glass is normally half empty!

[bluesinf]

oh, didn't see they pulled one back... WHY CAN'T THEY LET YOU LISTEN TO THESE RADIO BROADCASTS OVERSEAS... :(

[Nairn Saint]

Gr£tna 2:1 up!

[a monkey]

2-1 gretna :(

[Moray Blue]

C'mon County - Keep the Faith (TM)

[Victor]

Grady...that makes it worse.:(

[inex]

what an hour coming up.

[Disco]

Half Time

Ross Co 1 - G£tna - 2

Hanilton - 1 Saints 3

[Disco]

Fuking hell - what a 45 mins!!!!

Im off to get another vodka.

C'mon Ross County!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[a monkey]

We've got to hope that County don't just give up now, even if they are going down.

This is going to be such a tense 45 minutes coming up!

[HongKongSaint]

I am listening to Radio Scotland on internet in Hong Kong. They have the Dundee United game - but goal updates are very quick. I got it through this link http://www.radiofeeds.co.uk/ and clicking on the surestream icon.

[Disco]

I hope county don't loose hope especially as Airdrie are 2- 0 up

:(

[bluesinf]

thanks hongkongsaint

come on county, don't give up and give us a wee hand!

[a monkey]

2nd half underway.
not a lot we can do really, just hold on to the lead and hope that county can get a goal back.

C'Mon Saints! and C'Mon County!

[a monkey]

How quiet has NDP gone?!?!

Sheerin off for McLaren

[SingaporeSaint]

C'mon QOS, score a fecking goal !!

[saint10]

Ross County need to find something, hows their game gone anyway?

[SingaporeSaint]

Hi HK got the United game as well, better than nothing (shitting myself)

[a monkey]

sounds like we're going down the usual saints "sit back and protect the lead" route.

we're letting them run at us.

[a monkey]

2-2 county!

come on!

[Disco]

Fukin yassssssssssssssssssssssssssss

Ross Co 2

[bluesinf]

yesssss!!!! mon the county!!

[HongKongSaint]

Yeah at least with the united game you feel slightly closer to the game - as I say the updates have been quicker that sky sports and bbc !! - don't have any finger nails left

C'mon Ross County !!!!

[Rossi the Sailor]

2-2

[pezza70]

2-2 farkin cmon the lads

[Victor]

Didnt see that one coming!!! C'MON cOUNTY!

[Moray Blue]

down to the knuckles now - how tense is this

whatever way it goes this is what football's all about

[a monkey]

that has totally lifted the crowd!

[pezza70]

im sitting in my lounge room with the mother of all colds,

i feel brilliant right now

[SingaporeSaint]

did i mention i was shitting myself ??

[pezza70]

come on saints knock one more in for insurance

[a monkey]

peaso off for lilley
not sure about this one, would have kept peaso on myself unless he's picked up a knock

[Coltrane]

fingers and toes all crossed.......

[saint10]

Lilley can help defend at set pieces bcos of his size, doesn't he usually work pretty hard as well?

[pezza70]

this wait is torture, staring at the skysports ticker hoping nothing changes at either game

[Nairn Saint]

Come on Ross County get a winner!

[Disco]

3-0 to Airdrie

[Moray Blue]

3-0 Airdrie

[SingaporeSaint]

its all gone too quiet......shitting myself

[Victor]

Hamilton are comming back into this a bit too much for my liking. Keep missing chances apparently. Wouldnt like it if it goes to 3-2.

[Disco]

Fantastic day for division one football!

[Disco]

C'mon saint one more to be sure!

[Nairn Saint]

Fantastic day for division one football!

Aye, for neutrals!

[Moray Blue]

Hamilton are comming back into this a bit too much for my liking. Keep missing chances apparently. Wouldnt like it if it goes to 3-2.

Cheers Victor - was privately thinking that but not wanting to say it.

[SingaporeSaint]

C'mon Ross County 5-2 might make you safe

[Disco]

fuk nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[a monkey]

3-2

[Nairn Saint]

They need 7:2 at the moment. Has a nice ring to it!

3:2 Saints phuk!

[Disco]

Cheers Victor - was privately thinking that but not wanting to say it.

its happened now
:(

[a monkey]

WE CAN'T JUST SIT BACK WHEN WE HAVE A LEAD.

when will owen learn this??

[Moray Blue]

Bugger

[Rossi the Sailor]

got told by someone tht saints played bad 2nd half!

[HongKongSaint]

keep the faith folks !!!

[a monkey]

.....and now we start to attack again.

why haven't we been going for number 4 since the break?!

[Disco]

Aye, for neutrals!

Aye for sure!!

[Victor]

Cheers Victor - was privately thinking that but not wanting to say it.
Sorry, forgot the golden rule on this site...thou shalt not face reality.

[a monkey]

Sorry, forgot the golden rule on this site...thou shalt not face reality.

reality is we're 20 mins away from promotion! if we don't blow it :)

C'Mon Saints!!

[Victor]

WE CAN'T JUST SIT BACK WHEN WE HAVE A LEAD.

when will owen learn this??
How dare you!!!

[Victor]

reality is we're 20 mins away from promotion! if we don't blow it :)

C'Mon Saints!!
Correct, 20 of the loooooooooongest minutes ever!!

[a monkey]

Correct, 20 of the loooooooooongest minutes ever!!

and about a million minutes of injury time i would assume too!

[bluesinf]

Come On Ye Saints

[Saint.Justin]

Commooon Saaaaints!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im Shitting My Pants!!!

!!!!!!!!!

12 Mins Left

[a monkey]

10mins left, come on saints!

[a monkey]

4-2!

[Moray Blue]

Praise St Martin :)

[Disco]

Hardie i love youuuuuuuuu 2 - 4

[Nairn Saint]

I love you Martin Hardie!

[bluesinf]

YES!

Come on saints!

[Rossi the Sailor]

COMEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN SAINTSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSs

[Nairn Saint]

Craig Samson (yes him) playing out of his skin in County's goal.

[sleepless]

this is too difficult to bear...

[SingaporeSaint]

this is painful..

[bluesinf]

Come On!!!!

[Tarvie]

to coin a phrase this is nail biting stuff

Wish I was there :)

[a monkey]

2 minutes to go.

COME ON SAINTS

[a monkey]

4-3

this is mad

[Nairn Saint]

3:4

[a monkey]

last minute corner for saints. lets get 5 :)

[Victor]

Brian WAKE...hope thats not ominous!

[Nairn Saint]

Please Please Please

[a monkey]

final whistle!

[Moray Blue]

c'mon - please!

[california_saintee]

4-3 ft!!

[bluesinf]

yes! Come on county, hold on guys!!

[Nairn Saint]

Blow yer whistle in Dingwall ya fanny! (sorry Moray)

[a monkey]

gretna come close,
county putting on a last minute sub to waste time

[montrosesaintee]

I've shit me pants. I can't take this!!! C'mon County!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Victor]

bad crack them having 5 mins to play after us.

[bluesinf]

blow the whistle refereee!!!!

[pezza70]

Just heard Roddy Forsythe on the world service, the game at with Gretna is roughly 4 mins behind us

[a monkey]

final minute at the gretna match