Saints vs. Hamilton Accies 29/09/07

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

After last nights game I would like to see the following line up for Saturday

Based on the premise that Rocco and Rusty are fit, Hardie is fit (Which I believe is unlikley as he was seen at PRI on Monday this week getting an X-Ray on his leg) and that Delboy is not..


...................................... Main.....................................
Irvine.................Rusty...................... ...McManus.............Stanic

Weatherston...........Moon..........Hardie(Sheerin )...McLaren

.......................Deuchar..........Jackson... ...............

Subbies. Cuthbert,Sheerin,Quinn,Anderson,Daal,..

[John Bonham]

Looks good to me, would be great if we could play with 11 outfield players every game!! Ha!

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Looks good to me, would be great if we could play with 11 outfield players every game!! Ha!#

Well spotted ...I truly am a fud.....Gonna fix it now...And Thanks for telling me
:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

Who to Drop???? the pressure

[Nairn Saint]

:oops:

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

:oops:
And thanks for your support Nairn:rolleyes:

[Radford 72]

Whereas Accies' side is very predictable, I'm not sure what Coyle will do on Saturday. 3-5-2 has worked ok for us so far but 4-4-2 worked well against Accies' 4-5-1 formation last season and the performances from Weatherston and McLaren last night must've given him food for thought.

Will be interesting to hear the team news on Friday as hopefully Coyle will at least have some options again, something he didn't have the luxury of last night.

[sainteegraham]

I would bet a million pounds that Coyle will stick with the side that's played the last 2 league games, bannishing youth once more to the bench

[MUZZ]

i am 100% confident we'll beat accies convincingly. they will suffer from the big cup win syndrome

[Nairn Saint]

And thanks for your support Nairn:rolleyes:

Hi Jimbo, sorry the redder was as much for my goodself as I was in the process of posting my approval for your selection! :***:

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Hi Jimbo, sorry the redder was as much for my goodself as I was in the process of posting my approval for your selection! :***:

In the immortal words of the A-Teams Mr.T

YOU GODDAMN FOOL!!!!!!:D

[The Real Saints]

I am absolutely gutted that I can't make it to this game. Unfortunately I'm part of my school choir which is singing for the Queen. :(

[slf]

bring em on and will fat bloke and his wee gang be there/nah dont think so he he

hehe when the red red robin goes a bob bob bobin along just watch stanic go he he

[SheerLambRule]

I am absolutely gutted that I can't make it to this game. Unfortunately I'm part of my school choir which is singing for the Queen. :(

ony rangers men sing for the queen

[Radford 72]

i am 100% confident we'll beat accies convincingly. they will suffer from the big cup win syndrome
I wouldn't say I'm 100% but I think we'll win.

Coyle pretty much gives his team away in the PA today but does reveal Jacko is one of the two mystery injuries.

We'll be back to 3-5-2 with Rutkiewicz and McInnes, at least, restored to the side.

[SingaporeSaint]

I wouldn't say I'm 100% but I think we'll win.

Coyle pretty much gives his team away in the PA today but does reveal Jacko is one of the two mystery injuries.

We'll be back to 3-5-2 with Rutkiewicz and McInnes, at least, restored to the side.

What is Irvine like and moving forward ? or does he tend to stay back when we have Weatherston on the right wing ?

[Radford 72]

What is Irvine like and moving forward ? or does he tend to stay back when we have Weatherston on the right wing ?
Really like the look of him to be honest, especially considering he has hardly any first team experience. Obviously there was a short settling in period but he's been really good in the last two games and with Goran on the other side we have a lot more balance that we did with Lawrie, Stevenson or Anderson playing there.

He gets forward well - his overlapping run to byeline created Jackson's goal at Morton - and already has a few assists to his name.

Looks like a good bit of business by Coyle, unfortunately that seems to be bucking the trend for some of his summer signings, two or three of whom probably won't last that long.

[Ronaldo]

Really like the look of him to be honest, especially considering he has hardly any first team experience. Obviously there was a short settling in period but he's been really good in the last two games and with Goran on the other side we have a lot more balance that we did with Lawrie, Stevenson or Anderson playing there.
I agree he's very good. I still think they'll play 4-4-2 though.
I also hope Muzz's point about 'Big Cup Win Syndrome' is correct, it's happened to us - remember?.

[Barty1884]

My thought would be:


--------------------Main


Irvine----------Ando-----Rusty--------Goran


Weatherston---Quinn---Sheerin--------Mclaren


------------------Doc---Jacko


Subs: Cuthbert, McManus, Moon, Peaso, Daal

[Nairn Saint]

My thought would be:


--------------------Main


Irvine----------Ando-----Rusty--------Goran


Weatherston---Quinn---Sheerin--------Mclaren


------------------Doc---Jacko


Subs: Cuthbert, McManus, Moon, Peaso, Daal

McManus will start.

[Radford 72]

McManus will start.
Quite rightly as well. He's playing much better now.

Team news on the official site leads towards:

Main

Rutkiewicz - McManus - Anderson

Irvine - Quinn (if fit) - McInnes - Sheerin - Stanic

Jackson (if fit) - Deuchar

In other words the same team that played last week.

If Hardie makes it I'd expect Quinn to be on the bench if he's fit. If neither makes it then who knows. Peaso for Jacko if the former is fit and latter isn't. I think he'll go with John Stewart if neither makes it.

Hamilton will line up:

Halliwell

Parratt - Elebert - McLaughlin - Easton

McCarthy - McArthur - Neil - Taylor - Gilhaney

Offiong

If they sign Mensing, he might replace Stuart Taylor.

[Scobby_SJFC]

I am absolutely gutted that I can't make it to this game. Unfortunately I'm part of my school choir which is singing for the Queen. :(

Ask her if she fancies Cappilow on Tuesday!

[Calypso Kid]

I am really looking forward to this one. I want to see what all the fuss is about because i'm not convinced about this Hamilton team. Just don't understand how they are suddenly world-beaters.

[garydavidson]

same as above :) hopefully a better game than the rest i have been to this season.

[Ronaldo]

Team news on the official site leads towards:

Main

Rutkiewicz - McManus - Anderson

Irvine - Quinn (if fit) - McInnes - Sheerin - Stanic

Jackson (if fit) - Deuchar

Hamilton will line up:

Halliwell

Parratt - Elebert - McLaughlin - Easton

McCarthy - McArthur - Neil - Taylor - Gilhaney

Offiong

If they sign Mensing, he might replace Stuart Taylor.
I wondered where Jose Mourinho went, reading out the line-ups before a key game. Radinho.

Surely we know Haliwell's weaknesses.

[Ronaldo]

I'll be interested in Hamilton's away support and whether they carry numbers when they're sucessful. :)

[7-2]

I'll be interested in Hamilton's away support and whether they carry numbers when they're sucessful. :)
I remember the last time they had a good run a lot of their fans used to take 5's, 39's and 86's to matches.

[Tarvie]

Well thats me all set up on the net and maybe have to get up early to watch the results coming through on Sky score centre.....game kicks off at 8am for me here!!!! Mrs Tarvie doesnt mind as it still leaves the whole day to go shopping.....LMAO

[Coltrane]

I am absolutely gutted that I can't make it to this game. Unfortunately I'm part of my school choir which is singing for the Queen. :(

Elton Johns coming to Perth??

[templeofsaints]

See the usual Friday training jinx has struck - Courier says Weatherston sprained an ankle so he's out today.:(

[Chuck Norris]

I remember the last time they had a good run a lot of their fans used to take 5's, 39's and 86's to matches.
That's a right good choice of buses there.

[Radford 72]

See the usual Friday training jinx has struck - Courier says Weatherston sprained an ankle so he's out today.:(
Becoming a joke. They should be wrapping the guys in cotton wool when we already have so many injuries.

Other team news, as on The Temple, is McCluskey and Hardie definitely out, Rutkiewicz doubtful but Quinn and Peaso should make it and McInnes and Main are available to return to the starting XI.

Least we are getting back to the stage where we have options again!

[Watty]

I remember the last time they had a good run a lot of their fans used to take 5's, 39's and 86's to matches.

I vividly remember watchin sportscene back in the 80's when accies were in the Premier League. They were playing Aberdeen away from home and the commentaor, possibly Archie himself, had counted the away support to the grand total of 22, it was a big place to fill the old beach end at Pittodrie but it looked a desolate, cold, windy place on this particular day. Probably included in the 22 was the foul mouthed old keeyunt Fergie.

[blueheaven]

I vividly remember watchin sportscene back in the 80's when accies were in the Premier League. They were playing Aberdeen away from home and the commentaor, possibly Archie himself, had counted the away support to the grand total of 22, it was a big place to fill the old beach end at Pittodrie but it looked a desolate, cold, windy place on this particular day. Probably included in the 22 was the foul mouthed old keeyunt Fergie.

I take it Hamilton isn't a "football town" then?:wink:

[Jamie_Beatson]

Today's line up:

Saints:Main, Irvine, Stanic, McInnes, McManus, Anderson, Quinn, Sheerin, Deuchar, Jackson, McLaren.

Subs: Stewart, MacDonald, Moon, Lawrie, Cuthbert

Disappointed that Moon isn't starting after his excellent performance on Tuesday night. Once again McInnes makes a come back without performing to a particularly great level.

[soulfulsaint]

I take it Hamilton isn't a "football town" then?:wink:

nice one BH had me laughing in agreement, maybe if it was a posh place more would travel.

[Dunfermline Saint]

Another bit of praise in order for the official site. Having the team line added to the site as soon as it seems to be available is quite decent for those not travelling (or those who live 5 mins away!)

[Dunfermline Saint]

Dundee 1 Morton 0

[Dunfermline Saint]

1-0 Hamilton taylor 3 mins

[blueheaven]

Who'd have thought that Taylor of all people would come back to haunt us! He's plopsy.

Are any other stay-at-homes or expats having problems listening to Sportsound on-line today? I usually listen to it from down here on-line on a Saturday for updates, but today I keep getting the message that the programme can't be broadcast to me "for contractual reasons". This affecting anyone else?? At the moment I'm having to make do with the nightmare that is Andy Walker and Derek Johnstone on Radio Clyde!!

[Dunfermline Saint]

Commentator just said they were having some technical issues for those trying to listen online and they should be resolved shortly.

[7-2]

Another bit of praise in order for the official site. Having the team line added to the site as soon as it seems to be available is quite decent for those not travelling (or those who live 5 mins away!)
Dont get too excitied DS. They sometimes do that, sometimes dont. Sometimes have half time updates, sometimes dont. It takes seconds to update a website so its no major task to give matchday updates but yet again is one that is beyond Saints.

[Dunfermline Saint]

compared to a couple of seasons ago the improvements have made quite a difference! Credit where it's due, at least they are trying! :?

Just had a text from one of my Dunfermline supporting pals. Mainly taking the piss out of me, but asking if we had a minutes argument before the game to commemorate Aggie's retirement!

[blueheaven]

Commentator just said they were having some technical issues for those trying to listen online and they should be resolved shortly.

...it's just started working again. Phew! I was about to punch my TV in an attempt to reach Derek Johnstone's fat words.

[7-2]

compared to a couple of seasons ago the improvements have made quite a difference! Credit where it's due, at least they are trying! :?

Just had a text from one of my Dunfermline supporting pals. Mainly taking the piss out of me, but asking if we had a minutes argument before the game to commemorate Aggie's retirement!
I did indeed give the site credit when it was deserved.

Excellent idea from your mate!

[Dunfermline Saint]

Morton equalise against dundee.

Livi go 2-1 up against Clyde and Ruari MacLennan sent off

[7-2]

Albion Rovers v Forfar postponed due to traffic congestion! Never heard that one before. Anyone know the story?

[Dunfermline Saint]

Forfar team were held up in traffic and hadn't arrived by 3pm!

[soulfulsaint]

Commentator just said they were having some technical issues for those trying to listen online and they should be resolved shortly.

audio streaming problems supposedly sorted now.

[7-2]

Forfar team were held up in traffic and hadn't arrived by 3pm!
Thats worse than the Brechin game being postponed by a twat of an MC!

Surely Forfar will lose the points? Theres no excuse for a team not getting to a match on time.

[pezza70]

Thats worse than the Brechin game being postponed by a twat of an MC!

Surely Forfar will lose the points? Theres no excuse for a team not getting to a match on time.


Almost as bad as having half your team ill and you get the game rearranged, surely it is the clubs responsibilty to ensure they arrive atleast an hour before the game

[Dunfermline Saint]

more info on the albion v forfar game.

http://www.pieandbovril.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=66306

[pezza70]

audio streaming problems supposedly sorted now.

where can you listen on line at?

It's just gone 1am here Ive been out with mates andshe who must be obeyed and I have had a skin full, I cant squint at the sky sports board for 45 mins I reckon

[Dunfermline Saint]

1-1 Sheerin!!

[Dunfermline Saint]

Can't listen to radio scotland abroad unfortunately..

[pezza70]

Can't listen to radio scotland abroad unfortunately..


No probs, was hoping it may have been through a backdoor site somewhere

[BlairSaint]

Yesss...SHEERIN

[7-2]

Excellent! Didnt realise McIinnes had gone off at half time!

[pezza70]

this is a huge game for us, if we drop 3 pts to them we are giving them a massive start

[Dunfermline Saint]

..we also want to be the first team to beat them! Would have an effect on them and they would slip back down the table......hopefully!

[pezza70]

true once the bubble has been pricked hopefully the air will ooze out, and the self doubts will maybe set in

[pezza70]

Livinston now 3-1 against Clyde

[Dunfermline Saint]

2-1 saints jackson

[Scobby_SJFC]

Jackson!!!!

[pezza70]

Jacko

Get in there son

[Dunfermline Saint]

offiong got subbed as he was crap. supposedly didn't say a word, just walked up the tunnel!

[pezza70]

Blow the whistle ref 2-1 will do us nicely :)

[BlairSaint]

Jackson YESSSSSSSSSSSS

[Scobby_SJFC]

Isnt it about full time??

[Dunfermline Saint]

according to my wee sis, we are playing them off the pitch in the 2nd half. so, if my theory is correct it will prob be 2-2 soon!

[7-2]

Geat stuff....and Its SO good to see Jackson starting to get some regular goals.

[pezza70]

about 20 to go I reckon

[7-2]

according to my wee sis, we are playing them off the pitch in the 2nd half. so, if my theory is correct it will prob be 2-2 soon!
***...you are indeed a true Saintee!!!

[Dunfermline Saint]

jackson scored in 63 mins and that was approx 4 mins ago....

[pezza70]

Geat stuff....and Its SO good to see Jackson starting to get some regular goals.

he only needed a decent run of 4 or 5 games to show OC he is worthy of a spot

the diddy cup may have just been the kick start he needed for his career to take off and for OC to see the light

[Dunfermline Saint]

Does anyone know where you can get updates on the Scottish cup games?

[Dunfermline Saint]

3-1 deuchar!!

[pezza70]

This is off topic:

but fiji are defeating wales 27-3, wales will be out if they lose in the rugby

talk about the mother of all up sets

now back to the topic of the saintees v hamilton

[7-2]

he only needed a decent run of 4 or 5 games to show OC he is worthy of a spot

the diddy cup may have just been the kick start he needed for his career to take off and for OC to see the light
Correct. Although I suspect OC will still stick to his own prefered ways!

[pezza70]

dundee now 2-1 up

[BlairSaint]

Mon The Doc.:D

[7-2]

Deuchar/Jackson again. Great!

[pezza70]

The good doc on 72

great to see both strikers on the score sheet

a mini roddy/georgio combo is striking up amongst these two

[Scobby_SJFC]

Loving this, shame dundee are winning now!!

[pezza70]

dobbie just put one in QoS now 2-1 up

[7-2]

This is off topic:

but fiji are defeating wales 27-3, wales will be out if they lose in the rugby

talk about the mother of all up sets

now back to the topic of the saintees v hamilton
It would be horrendous if Scotland, Wales and Ireland all went out in the next 24 hours. Unlikely as I thinkwe will beat Italy but its possible.

I hate to say this after all thats gone on in the last week...but dont you think the Fiji No14 is the spitting image of jason???!!!

[Dunfermline Saint]

Deuchar and Jackson seem like the perfect combination. One physical tall striker and one wee skillful (for rivals see highly annoying wee.....)

4-1 jackson... i think.

[pezza70]

gee all 5 home teams are winning at present anyone got a multi on this?

[pezza70]

It would be horrendous if Scotland, Wales and Ireland all went out in the next 24 hours. Unlikely as I thinkwe will beat Italy but its possible.

I hate to say this after all thats gone on in the last week...but dont you think the Fiji No14 is the spitting image of jason???!!!


he has a couple of look a likes in that team, same brothers from a different mother :)

[Dunfermline Saint]

My sis called me and the chants of "there's only one Andy Jackson2 were filling the stadium!

[pezza70]

Jacko again on 79

lets hope we take this form into the semi final next

mon you saintees

[7-2]

Is it 4? Sky still have 3.

[pezza70]

My sis called me and the chants of "there's only one Andy Jackson2 were filling the stadium!

did she say what the crowd figure was?

top of the table high flying hamilton surely would of brought a few with them?

[BlairSaint]

YES get in there Jacko Again.:D

[7-2]

Its ok DS...Sky have caught up with your sis!!!

[St. Paddy]

Has the proverbial corner been turned?

[Dunfermline Saint]

using the reliable method of my sister calling me and saying "its 2", "its 3", "it's 4", "you should have come along, you're missing a great game!"

[pezza70]

peaso for jacko on 80 mins, how the worm has turned with that sub :)

[7-2]

I hope Geoff has scored the name Offiong off that contract and put Duechar in its place! He is obviously the catalist Jackson needed as well as knocking in a few himself.

[pezza70]

I hope Geoff has scored the name Offiong off that contract and put Duechar in its place! He is obviously the catalist Jackson needed as well as knocking in a few himself.

Is he on loan to us? or was he a full signing?

[Dunfermline Saint]

Another update, supposedly some "Hamilton neds" came into the east stand and started fighting the Saints fans...one! steward and one! policeman tried to intervene!

[Nairn Saint]

Is he on loan to us? or was he a full signing?

He's borrowed at the moment.

[Dunfermline Saint]

Is he on loan to us? or was he a full signing?

Emergency loan until Dec 3rd

[7-2]

Is he on loan to us? or was he a full signing?
Just on loan. Its not a gimme that he will sign long term either unfortunately.

[Nairn Saint]

This reflects well on Saints! :***:

[7-2]

He's borrowed at the moment.
Hey Nairn. Been shopping?????!

[pezza70]

lets hope the stuffing on the scoreboard was matched in the stands

hopefully the east stand mafia took control of it

maybe the steward was too busy trying to get them to all sit down

[pezza70]

He's borrowed at the moment.

hopefully gretna wont recall him

[Dunfermline Saint]

full time

[Nairn Saint]

Hey Nairn. Been shopping?????!

Flamming Fire Brigade mate!

[7-2]

Great stuff. We needed that in a number of ways.

[Coltrane]

Great result!! Well done Saints!!

[7-2]

Flamming Fire Brigade mate!Its a bugga when work gets in the way!

[pezza70]

great for team morale to finally bang a bracefull in the league

[pezza70]

Full time scores

Dundee 2 - Morton 1

Pars 1 - Partick 0

Livi 4 - Clyde 2

QoS 2 - Stirling 2

Saintees 4 - Hamilton 1

all 5 home teams pick up 3 points each

[pezza70]

it has just gone 2am sun morning down here I'm off to bed, enjoy your sat evening everyone

saintees to win :)

[Coltrane]

Full time scores

Dundee 2 - Morton 1

Pars 1 - Partick 0

Livi 4 - Clyde 2

QoS 2 - Stirling 2

Saintees 4 - Hamilton 1

all 5 home teams pick up 3 points each

Apart from QOS that is....

[Dunfermline Saint]

think we should let him off....2 am on a Sun I usually can't speak let alone type!

[Cagey]

I thought Hamilton were going to run all over us in the first 10 mins after they got a goal from a free kick for a dive. We got back in the game after that & should have been level by half time if it hadn`t been for Halliwell.
Dominated the second half when Oor Wullie came onto a game & Jacko & the Doc ran rings round their centre backs.

Jacko got MoM at the game but for me it was Irvine who was tremendous. How Celtic let him go & are playing Caldwell at right back I don`t know.

[Coltrane]

think we should let him off....2 am on a Sun I usually can't speak let alone type!

Aye ..it 9am here and I'm as sharp as a button.......not......hangover...been lifted by the great result today though!

[soulfulsaint]

fabulous result Saints - claws back points and is a big confidence boost. No one we can't beat - its all down to consistency now

[SingaporeSaint]

Singapore St Johnstone Fan Club (all four of us ) are ecstatic about today's win.

[Saintly Child]

Great result from a team that can play better. Get oor main players back and we will be up there.
Hamilton are no mugs either.

Special mention for Rocco and Gary they were outstanding for us today.

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Great result...Fecking superb second half...Gary Irvine is just brilliant.....Now all we need is two halfs like that and we will be winning 8-0
Well done Saints.....................

[Perth-Saint]

best performance of the season - I thought we dominated from the minute they scored there goal - should have scored in the first half as well. Having said that was our best performance must have been one of Hamilton's worst.

Gary Irvine was, in particular outstanding today

[SJC]

Right up the Accies, great win after a poor first half we completely destroyed those west coast B*******.

Their timewasting twat of a keeper was getting abuse from the Main Stand as well from yours truly and someone else a bit further down- he'll be winning feck all this year anyway.

Hamilton brought through a bumper crowd, or bumper for them anyway, about 20 odd more fans than usual making it about a hundred.

Offiong was mince throughout and walked off without shaking the managers of coach's hand.

There was a big *POP* at McDiarmid today- thats Hamiltons bubble well and truly burst- get it up ye!

Get it right up Hamiltons goalscorer as well after his celebrations, games are played over 90 minutes and leagues are won over a season you w*****!!!

[Oldmuirton]

Great performance but have to agree Gary Irvine was absolutely outstanding

[Real Madrid]

Great result from a team that can play better. Get oor main players back and we will be up there.
Hamilton are no mugs either.

Special mention for Rocco and Gary they were outstanding for us today.
We looked all over the place for the first 5 minutes but then after that were in command. Not too sure about the penalty but they get given against us. Is Jacko the next Parker !

Gary Irvine won everything at the back and Rocco looks a quality player. Maybe we should try and offer the money we had for Offiong to keep him at McDiarmid past the end of his loan

Hamilton do not look world beaters and the league looks wide open now

[Watty]

Must say that i was a bit dismayed at the first half, the ref was appalling for both sides, giving as many fouls as i have seen in one half of football ever.

2nd half different story, coyle must of given them the hair dryer treatment cos we came out all guns blazing. Superb performance 2nd half, totally over ran the accies midfield, Rocco Quinn played a stormer and was ably assisted by the rest of the team, special mentions to Gary Irvine (they sure must of taught quinn and irvine well at parkhead their first touches are magic) he played brilliantly throughout and looks lke a great signing. Front 2 now picking itself, dr goals leads the line very well winning a barrowload in the air and jacko's confidence is growing game by game, all in all a particulary pleasing afternoon.

Pathetic away support mind you circa 250, dire considering what they've acheived so far this season.

[Jamie_Beatson]

Good result for us.

First half - Hamilton came out hard and fast and scored within three minutes despite the efforts of Main and (I think) McManus who both got touches before it hit the net.

The game then developed in to the Eddie Smith show as the whistler decided he was more important than the match. Blowing for silly fouls, booking people for niggly wee fouls and letting others off with very similar incidents. He let Deuchar off with what he interpreted as a dive (he certainly went down easily although the leg was left in by Hamilton player), then booked a Hamilton player for something similar, then gave Hamilton a free kick when there was clearly no contact made.
In short, he was shocking, and was for both teams.

As the half progressed it was fairly open, with Hamilton forcing Main into one smart save from a header, while Halliwell had a similar save from Deuchar. Dr Goals also put one wide when he really should have hit the net after Sheerin set him up, and Sheerin also put one wide early on after some good link up play.

One decision Smith didn't get wrong was the penalty. Jackson was slipped in and the Hamilton defender had a huge tug at Jacko. Penalty given, although bizarrely no yellow card for a blatant foul when Jackson had a great shooting opporunity.

Sheerin tucked it away, and we took a real hold of the game, barely letting Hamilton out of their half.

We added a second with some good work by Mclaren and Quinn feeding Jackson who tucked it away nicely after having Halliwell make a good save from a similar chance minutes earlier.

The third came when Mclaren cut inside and unleashed a shot that was heading towards Halliwell's top corner. For some reason, Deuchar stuck his head in the way only for it to deflect off a Hamilton defender straight back into his path, and he couldn't miss from inside the six yard box.
The final goal was fairly simply - Long ball flicked on by Deuchar to Jackson who sent a superb lob over Halliwell.

I think based on the second half we deserved the win, and it was good to see us taking our chances and killing the game off. Hamilton only had one real chance in the second half, when their left midfielder basically walked past McManus down the left, cut inside and hit a shot that went just wide of Alan Main's top corner.

Great second half performances in particular from Irvine, Quinn, Jackson and Sheerin. If we can repeat that second half performance from now on we will move up the league.

[Saintly Child]

My laddie counted 212 Hamilton fans.

[SaintSam1884]

Hamilton are exactly the same as they were last season, they play very predictable football. Gary Irvine up against Gilhaney was no contest, take him out of the game and Hamilton have no way of getting at Richard Offiong. Take him out of the game and you win 4-1.

[andrew]

Disappointed with Hamilton's unsporting attitude and physical play. Credit to Saints for playing fair and still hammering them. For spells I thought we were too soft in comparison, but what a performance second half. On the basis of today's game Offiong would be a complete waste of money. Did he win any ball today at all? Compare Offiong to Deuchar - who would you take? No contest for me.

[inex]

Great result. Awesome to see Jackson in the team and scoring goals, and Deuchar scoring goals also. The other strikers in the team must almost be shitting themselves at the moment.

Huge moral boost for the team, good to hear Rocco and Irvine doing well, looks like some holes have been plugged.

[Hazel1884]

Delighted for Andy Jackson today - it's been a very fine 7 days for him and just hope Coyle keeps him fairly grounded - which i wouldn't imagine will be a massive problem considering the plaudits he's been getting from his years in the youth set up - bit more pleasing when you watched a lot of their games and see things working out. Not many players have had that opportunity over the past 5 years at Saints to get a sustained run in the first team.

Was worried with our play during the first 5 minutes, was a goalmouth scramble in our box since the game kicked off and expected the goal to come sooner rather than later and it did. Was going over the line anyway but thought Deuchar was the last to get the touch? Says it all when he's back defending as he does so often..

However the first half was poor, largely down to the referee and there's not much to talk about.

Second half performance was different class and an absolute pleasure to watch. We fought together, controlled the game and got the breaks today for a goal or two, then building on that to an emphatic 4-1 win.

All in all a good TEAM performance and lets hope we maintain it.

[MUZZ]

accies were pish to be fair. easy win. my faith in having a good season has been restored

[Noose76]

Had to miss the game today but absolutely cheesered!:D Ive taken Tuesday and wednesday off work to get down to Greenock so just hope we put in a similar performace!

[Steve Maskrey]

Saints were back to their best, although can still play even better! The defence were sound asleep when they scored although Deuchar could claim an assist as he headed the ball straight into the path for their guy to score. By half time, we were getting closer to scoring and had 3 good chances.

Second half was a different story, total class! Silky soccer beat the physical stuff from Hamilton. Irvine was outstanding and he's gonna develop a great partnership with Weatherston, when he's fit again. Some good play from back to front. I'd like to see us get Quinn on a permanent deal, worked hard in the middle this afternoon. McLaren also played well despite it being only his second game this season.

I'd like to offer some praise to Derek McInnes. I thought he had a great game in the middle today, linked up well with Quinn to control the midfield. The other thing I noticed, not sure if anybody else did, was that he talked everyone through the game in a different way from the way James does. Main organised the defence but McInnes guided everyone else at set pieces and throw-ins. Well done Del!

[eddie malone]

Yeah quality team performance today, but especially the midfield!!

I thought thats the best the midfield has played for a long time.

I thought McInees was solid today and back to his form of last season, Sheerin and Quinn were superb and Mclaren was on a bit of form (well at times anyway).

Without doubt a man of the match performance from Gary Irvine.

The DJ partnership up front is looking really exciting!

All in all a good day at the office, keep it up Saints!

[templeofsaints]

Excellent performance after a very shaky start. Not a poor player on the park (and that includes McInnes). Once we had the bit between the teeth we simply slaughtered them.

Jacko was great up front but the real improvement was in the midfield with McLaren having a good game on the right (two excellent assists) and Quinn looking better with every game. OC should be trying to sign him up now.

Best player on the park ironically though was Irvine - didn't put a foot wrong all afternoon.

Think I might enjoy my beer tonight....:) :) :)

[Stamford Saintee]

Lets hope this is the start of many more league wins.....cos we are still 7 points behind the Coags. :(

[soulfulsaint]

My laddie counted 212 Hamilton fans.

From a "football town" hope people now see that compared to Saints and Perth - diddy team. The chase is on.

[taylorboy69]

Dont think its Hamilton we need to worry about. They were Pish.
Really disappointed with their performance. Expected more of them.

Saints were superb in 2nd half with Quinn controlling the match. Awesome performance.

Fingers crossed we have turned the corner as we are looking like scoring with every attack at the moment. Just like saints of old.

[Steve Maskrey]

Hamilton are at home to Dundee next week so lets hope we can cut the gap on Dundee to 4 :D

[StDuncM]

Flamming Fire Brigade mate!

Flaming would have been more apt!

[Ronaldo]

Big Win Saints
Great !!! :cool:

[Zimmerman]

Yeah a game of two forty-fives, but on the whole hamilton would need to improve to win this league and lets not get carried away, so would we! Overall im chuffed with the result that will finally ground Hamilton. The first half was pretty poor but hamilton were definetly better. We were and have been at time this season, horrendous at the back and had hamilton got a second early goal it could have been a different story! Anderson was at fault for the goal and although he had a great game, needs to cut out his errors. I could see why hamilton are top as they have some neat midfielders who play good football. But bar some nice play in the first half after the interval there was only one team, as the scoreline suggests!

Irvine was MoM easily as he drove the team forward right from the start. Thought the whole team played well and that jacko was a constant problem and with him and Deuchar we have a good partnership! I also think with a few games Mclaren could finally start to becoe a player for saints.

As for Offiong, Il accept he may have had an off day, but he was horse. However our defence gave him to much respect early on with silly fouls from anderson and mcmanus. We need to improve composure and tighten up at the back. That said the second half was a good display and hopefully with hardie, ruti and james back we can mount a challenge.

Both of Jackos goals were well taken, but The Docs was the jamiest goal ever, I do love when you get goals like that!!! Do none of the hamilton fans get annoyed at how slow halliwell takes kicks? He takes ages no matter if his team are infront or behind, no matter what stage of the game. Was like this with saints as well.

MON THE SAINTS!

[SJFC1988,]

very good score 2day!! brilliant result.

[Cagey]

Not sure how Anderson was at fault for the goal Z as it was the Doc that cleared it to the feet of Stuart Taylor.

Do you think I should start a new thread stating ,Taylor scores.

[7-2]

Do you think I should start a new thread stating ,Taylor scores.
If you do, make sure you dont put it in Saints Chat or the mods will go all grumpy and move it. Only Soulfulsaint is allowed to start such posts there and not have them moved.:?

[Nairn Saint]

Flaming would have been more apt!

Flaming spelling error. :***:

[MUZZ]

i am 100% confident we'll beat accies convincingly. they will suffer from the big cup win syndrome

i have the power ***

[Tractor Boy]

That result & Bperformnce was a statement of intent

[Zimmerman]

Anderson turned his back on the ball for the cross if I remember right? Im being very picky, but he is prone to errors in his good performances.

[Nairn Saint]

I thought it was only Plastic Whistle that we had a four goal thig about! Between the last game of the saeson and Saturday it's becomming a habit. :wink:

[Saint O'Leith]

That result & Bperformnce was a statement of intent

Oi bawbag, that was my quote! (except I would have spelt "performance" properly!!)

[Radford 72]

I thought it was only Plastic Whistle that we had a four goal thig about! Between the last game of the saeson and Saturday it's becomming a habit. :wink:
Last three games against Hamilton we've scored four goals. Aggregate score over last four matches is 14-8 to Saints! Definitely not a game to miss!

Glad to see things coming together for the team again and for me a large part of it is down to consistency of selection, something which Hamilton had before Saturday. They were without two regulars (Neil and Elebert) and when they took some of their better players (Offiong, Taylor) off they looked a class below us.

[Simon Quinlank]

Oi bawbag, that was my quote! (except I would have spelt "performance" properly!!)

That silent "B" gets them ever time!

[Steve Maskrey]

Radford, Elebert was an unused sub on Saturday. Even if you say Hamilton were without 2 key players, we were without James, Hardie, Savo and Ruti, that makes 4 key players so for the benefit of any Hamilton fans reading this, na na na na nar :wink:

[saint in exile]

Thought we played some cracking football.Rocco Quinn was brilliant ,do you think theres any chance we could sign him?Irvine played very well n all,his tackling is spot on and he`s got plenty of pace,some of his distribution was a touch suspect though.
We seem to have plenty of good options in midfield at the moment but are lacking them up front.Deuchar and Jackson offer a potent goal threat partnership but what other options do we have.Think Peaso has had his day and Savo has long term injury problems.Feel we definately need another good quality striker in order to mount a challenge for the title.

[garydavidson]

i have the power ***

hope you put money on that one :)

i love it when they beat killie they were boasting not having a full team out then reid had the cheek to try and use the cup as an excuse for getting beat.