Greenock Morton vs. Saints 02/10/07

[Scobby_SJFC]

So its here the BIGGEST game of the season a SEMI final of the Scottish league Challenge Cup, yeah ok just the challenge cup just trying to add some excitment, but wouldnt it be nice to reach a final for a wee day out?

Same again, after reading about the great team performance against Accies? How many of us are heading through, I Will!

C'mon The Yellows!!

[SJFC1988,]

a bit early ??? perhaps?

[Perth-Saint]

well it is on tuesday;), Ill be going

[7-2]

We're due a win there. I think we'll do it.

[SaintSam1884]

This is their big game. The atmosphere will be formiddable and their players will once again spend most of the game on the ground feigning injury. I don't see us beating them. We didn't deal with Stevenson or Templemen at all well in the league game. We'll horse them when they come to McDiarmid Park though.

[pezza70]

the momentum of yesterday's win would be a great confidence boost for this game

lets hope the boys are up for it and even though it is a diddy cup, it has been way too long since we won some silver ware

mon the yellow submarines :)

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

So its here the BIGGEST game of the season a SEMI final of the Scottish league Challenge Cup, yeah ok just the challenge cup just trying to add some excitment, but wouldnt it be nice to reach a final for a wee day out?

Same again, after reading about the great team performance against Accies? How many of us are heading through, I Will!

C'mon The Yellows!!

Count me in...Bus booked ....early finish..few beers...a good night...and with a bit of luck......We,ll all be going to a final...

Come on yee Saints

[Scobby_SJFC]

Hopefully we play better than we did when we met them in the quarter final last year, though Mensing did score two crackers.

[Ronaldo]

We didn't win there the last two times but we won the one before that which happens to be as far back as the 5th April 1997. It's good for the players to get another competitive run out to keep things ticking over and keep the improvement going. Have they lost Paul McGowan?

It should be a good game and good atmosphere.

[stu]

I'll be heading through from Edinburgh, probably on my own. I'm confident we'll absolutely thrash them - if Morton were Saints' best mate, it would be the footballing equivalent of sleeping with his sister while his mum fed you her home-made flapjacks. Then putting it on YouTube.

[Ronaldo]

Somebody asked me yesterday whether I'd like Saints to win the Challenge Cup or catch Dundee by Christmas and I obviously said both. However I think I'd take the latter if I had to choose. On the other hand the Challenge Cup would be the first national trophy Saints won apart from a lower division title and promotion, certainly the first national cup win. Mind you Ross County won it last year and got relegated.

[Ronaldo]

Mind you Ross County won it last year and got relegated.
On the other hand St.Mirren won it the year before and got promoted.

[Perth-Saint]

In the each of the last four years the winner of the cup has either won promotion or been relagated.

[Scobby_SJFC]

In the each of the last four years the winner of the cup has either won promotion or been relagated.

I like those odds

[Noose76]

Im extremely confident about tomorrow night after Saturdays result. Should be a half decent crowd and good atmosphere so lets see how it goes. Do we get a choice of terracing or seats?

[Radford 72]

Do we get a choice of terracing or seats?
It'll be the same as last Saturday, we'll be in the stand only.

I want us to win this game and this competition but not at the expense of our league form, which could be impacted by missing players through injury. Anyone carrying a knock really as to sit this one out IMO. Would think Rocco Quinn might be struggling for example.

[Johnstoun]

I want us to win this game and this competition but not at the expense of our league form, which could be impacted by missing players through injury. Anyone carrying a knock really as to sit this one out IMO. Would think Rocco Quinn might be struggling for example.

Agreed. I would take a single extra point in the league over this trophy. We shouldn't risk anyone and if anybody is in need of a rest they should miss the game.

[Scobby_SJFC]

It'll be the same as last Saturday, we'll be in the stand only.

I want us to win this game and this competition but not at the expense of our league form, which could be impacted by missing players through injury. Anyone carrying a knock really as to sit this one out IMO. Would think Rocco Quinn might be struggling for example.

You've changed your tune radders, thought you did care about this cup ;-)

[emptyheed]

lookin forward to this game since full-time on saturday

just started uni at glasgow so i suppose its a "home" game

can any1 advise best subway and/or train route please?

stayin next to Buchanan bus station so Buchanan Street sub is on my doorstep...
cheers

MON THE SAINTEES!!!

[john1962]

lookin forward to this game since full-time on saturday

just started uni at glasgow so i suppose its a "home" game

can any1 advise best subway and/or train route please?

stayin next to Buchanan bus station so Buchanan Street sub is on my doorstep...
cheers

MON THE SAINTEES!!!

Train or bus to Greenock, subway doesn't leave Glasgow

[emptyheed]

train from where to where?

cheers

[Scobby_SJFC]

train from where to where?

cheers

Got train last year

Cartsdyke is the nearest station mate, get timetable here www.nationarail.co.uk

[Noose76]

lookin forward to this game since full-time on saturday

just started uni at glasgow so i suppose its a "home" game

can any1 advise best subway and/or train route please?

stayin next to Buchanan bus station so Buchanan Street sub is on my doorstep...
cheers

MON THE SAINTEES!!!


you need to get the train from Central Station. I take it you live in Townhead or Toonheed as it is affectionately known? I canne wait im proper buzzing the now and its only 11am! remember the issues with the traffic on the way to Glasgow folks, proper nightmare on Saturday morning so it was.

[Scott Mc]

For those travelling down to Morton by car can I suggest that you cut off at Stirling and head over to balloch > dumbarton > erskine bridge. You still have the A9 roadworks to contend with but you miss all the ones in and around glasgow, its a much nicer journey too.
C'Mon the Saintees!

[St Mikey]

we're long overdue giving them a pumping! they have given us a few defeats in midweek games and I'm sure this one will be sweet for us.

I hate Marco Rajamaki!

[Kevin]

Got held up this morning at 7:00am for 5 minutes with the new roadworks southbound (towards Glasgow) just past Castlecary arches. There is a contraflow in place whioch resulted in queues of nearly 2 miles at 5:00pm last night and will do so again tonight. There is also a queue from junction 13 to the Kingston Bridge to contend with. Normal 1.5 hour journey will take about 2.5 - 3 hours tonight - make plenty of time for yourself!!

[Simon Quinlank]

we're long overdue giving them a pumping! they have given us a few defeats in midweek games and I'm sure this one will be sweet for us.

I hate Marco Rajamaki!

I can remember a classic Saints v Morton midweek game which may even have been in this same competition, during season 96/97 - I think Saints won 6-1 and George O'Boyle scored a hat-trick in the first 15 minutes or so?? Where's Radford to fill in the gaos when you need him!:D

Anyway, a similar result tonight and I may even smile! Briefly.

[Al C]

I can remember a classic Saints v Morton midweek game which may even have been in this same competition, during season 96/97 - I think Saints won 6-1 and George O'Boyle scored a hat-trick in the first 15 minutes or so?? Where's Radford to fill in the gaos when you need him!:D

Anyway, a similar result tonight and I may even smile! Briefly.

That certainly happened Mr Quinlank, although it was the season before the one you mention - 1995/96. Morton were really flying but Saints were on a great run which they ultimately continued for a lengthy period by winning the league at a canter the next season.

We might well have had the tartan third strip on that night.

[7-2]

We might well have had the tartan third strip on that night.
Indeed we did.

[Ronaldo]

I think Owen will play a similar team to Saturday, if not the same. Morton will be up for it espeialyy in front of their own fans and the chance to make the Final. The Saints are coming!

[emptyheed]

cheers 4 all ur help guys

any1 know how much it will be at the turnstile?

cannae wait

[garydavidson]

Train or bus to Greenock, subway doesn't leave Glasgow


aye it does it goes to the south side :)

[john1962]

aye it does it goes to the south side :)

From someone who lives near Firhill, thats probably the funniest thing on here :)

[Jamie_Beatson]

Any team news?

[Aitchy]

Any team news?

Cuthbert
Irvine Anderson McManus/Ruti?? Goran

Wullie Rocco McInnes Sheerin

Jacko Deuchar

Dyron Daal was spotted in the chippie next to Cappielow having a pre match fish supper!!

[dave mc]

The Cat for Main,then sat's team

[chips for tea]

1-0 jacko

[chips for tea]

should have been 0-1 Jackson yesss

[chips for tea]

1-1 bollocks

[perthsaint1884]

bugger

[chips for tea]

If i just caught that correct.....Jackson taken off injured,seemingly it looked a bad one,nobody booked for the tackle !

[St. Paddy]

bugger

see above

[Aitchy]

As mentioned Jacko is off, looked like a bad one, Peaso is on instead. Apparently Morton had a goal chopped off for offside. But my source reckons we are playing well. Come on the Saints.

[saint_markperth]

for £2.50 you can listen to the game on the morton website

[Saintly Child]

Feeling a bit deflated after Jackos injury hope he's alright.

[St. Paddy]

for £2.50 you can listen to the game on the morton website

Damn, If only i had know an hour ago......

[chips for tea]

1-2 peaso

[JJacko8]

how do you get it?

[Aitchy]

yessss 2-1 2-1

[St. Paddy]

now` to hold on to it, cmon saints

[BlairSaint]

Yes, Peaso Is Back doing the buisness.:D

[perthsaint1884]

peaso :D:D

[chips for tea]

how do you get it?

I rely on me pal at the game phoning me :***:

[JJacko8]

*** cheers, nah i mean the radio??

keep it going lads

[perthsaint1884]

sky sports score centre online

[Aitchy]

Whats the score in the Dunfermline vs Ayr game?

[St. Paddy]

still 0-0

[JJacko8]

sky sports centre is brilliant, macca is on for them

[JJacko8]

the doctor for stewart

[JJacko8]

dunfermline are 1 up stephen glass

[chips for tea]

1-0 the Pars i see

[saint_markperth]

1-0 the pars

[chips for tea]

1-3 rocco

[saint_markperth]

rocco is a legend

[saint_markperth]

dens for the final then

[JJacko8]

Rocccccccccco Quuuuinnnnnn ya beauty!!!!!!!

3-1

[Saintly Child]

dunfermline are 1 up stephen glass

2 in 2 games for him....

[7-2]

Final v Dunfermline at Tynecastle would be sensible, so itll be at Kilmarnock no doubt!

When is the Final...can ask that now I think!!

[chips for tea]

Hope it stays like that now,in the prediction thread i have Jacko as first scorer an a 1-3 scoreline,im prob. miles out with the crowd though :***:

[Saintly Child]

Rocco IS a NEW Legend

[BlairSaint]

yassssssssssss Quinn 3-1

[Shibbydoo]

Be a good final for a change then??

[saint_markperth]

Final v Dunfermline at Tynecastle would be sensible, so itll be at Kilmarnock no doubt!

When is the Final...can ask that now I think!!

It is always a first division ground

[Shibbydoo]

Looks like we're back boys.

Phew!!

Scoring 3 at Cappielow is no mean feat!

[Shibbydoo]

Any word on Jacko??

[7-2]

It is always a first division ground
Didnt realise that. Itll have to be Dens then. Know when?

[chips for tea]

Yesssss FT that'll do nicely

[Nairn Saint]

Well done boys. Hope Jacko is ok?

[saint_markperth]

Didnt realise that. Itll have to be Dens then. Know when?

4th of november IIRC

[perthsaint1884]

yep as the dundee game will have to be postponed to another date or played earlier

[7-2]

4th of november IIRC
Just checked the Ficial site and you are right. Cheers.

[Coltrane]

Nice one!!

[Saintly Child]

Great result, any word on Jacko??? Well Done boys. shows a fighting spirit appearing.

[perthsaint1884]

Possible chance to win a trophy at dens????? How great would that be

[Kevin]

Didnt realise that. Itll have to be Dens then. Know when?

It could be Forthbank don't forget, easy to get to for both clubs

[saint_markperth]

its only 3800 capacity

[7-2]

its only 3800 capacity
Wouldnt put it past them though! Its much nearer Glasgow than Dundee remember. 1000 tickets for Dunfermline 800 for us 2000 for League hangers on. It all fits!

[chips for tea]

Almondvale home of Livingston fc ?

[Saint O'Leith]

Almondvale would be great for me!

[Steve McQueen]

Possible move to SC 3rd round weekend? 25th Nov.

Both us & Dunfermline free that weekend.

[Chuck Norris]

It doesn't have to be a First Division ground, just an SFL one - no point giving money to the SPL when they're not involved.

I'd be happy with Stark's Park but it's a bit near to Dunfermline, just as Dens is for us. There doesn't seem to be a happy medium, so let's see if the SFL are bawbags and hold it at the originally scheduled Airdrie - since it has a good capacity and it's about equidistant for both teams!

[john1962]

Dens holds over 12 000 and might be the only one big enough.

[7-2]

I'd be happy with Stark's Park but it's a bit near to Dunfermline, just as Dens is for us. There doesn't seem to be a happy medium, so let's see if the SFL are bawbags and hold it at the originally scheduled Airdrie - since it has a good capacity and it's about equidistant for both teams!
Perth to Dundee is no different from Dunfermline to Edinburgh and with any other major cup tie we would be happy for it to go there. Still would.

Airdrie is in the west of course...bingo!

[JJacko8]

DO Queens Park not have a decent stadium, we should hold it there,
on a serious note i reckon it might be dens

[Saintly Child]

Hopefully if its Dens we will get the away end, don't think you will get entry with a bottle of Cilit Bang hidden in your jacket in the Home end.

[Shaggy Jenkins]

I recon it will be Almondvale TBH. Great result, and last time we made the final we went up!!!!

[Shaggy Jenkins]

Heard Jacko was carried off injured, not good, not good at all

[7-2]

I recon it will be Almondvale TBH. Great result, and last time we made the final we went up!!!!
Whats the capacity?

[Cagey]

Happy with the result but if we lose Jacko for a few games it will be a big loss.

[Shaggy Jenkins]

from wiki about the same as mcD 10,122

So my vote would be there much nicer ground, better atmosphere when full, would be a shame to play it at a hole like dens

[7-2]

Happy with the result but if we lose Jacko for a few games it will be a big loss.
Youre right of course but perhaps not the end of the world. Dont take this the wrong way but we scored 2 after he went off, including Peaso getting one. Maybe the Doctors influence is even greater than we thought and its him we should be more concerned about getting injured.

[7-2]

from wiki about the same as mcD 10,122
Didnt realise it was that big. What would we get...about 4000? Would that be enough?

[Shaggy Jenkins]

Didnt realise it was that big. What would we get...about 4000? Would that be enough?

Probably about that, hard to say we took just short of that to Hamilton but never took that many to the last final (is our support growing?). It depends I guess how it now grabs the people of Perth. Its actually a cracking final for once between two big teams with a decent latent support

[Dave H]

good final - just what the sponsors wanted. Great result tonight, wish the win was in the league all the same.

reckon it will be Falkirk or Dundee for final.

[Scobby_SJFC]

Just back from the game, Firstly How bad is the leg room in that stand, granted am 6'3 but still!!

We played well in patches tonight but winning 3-1 away to Morton is not to be sniffed at!
Hope Jacko is ok looked a bad one, shame on the morton fans who booed him. Peasos goal was a peach!!!

Bring on the pars!!

[emptyheed]

just in from the game

good performance, lovely passing and player awareness

peaso's goal was a stonker!

standouts definately gary irvine and derek mcinnes while quinn had a better 1st half than 2nd

"we're gonna win the cup"

[templeofsaints]

Temple reports up now - fairly convincing win for us although after Jacko's injury I'll admit I was a bit worried (shocking tackle and bad refereeing). He got a good early goal but Peaso's 2nd was an absolute beaut and Rocco rounded things off well.

Whole side again played well although there will no doubt be some tired legs ahead of the livi game.

Where's me jester hat !!!:)

[Perth-Saint]

Andy Jackson which led to him being carried off in the first half but early indications are that it is not too serious

from the offical site........phew:)

[soulfulsaint]

As mentioned Jacko is off, looked like a bad one, Peaso is on instead. Apparently Morton had a goal chopped off for offside. But my source reckons we are playing well. Come on the Saints.

Your source was drooling over Wullie McLaren as if he was a bald adonis

[templeofsaints]

Your source was drooling over Wullie McLaren as if he was a bald adonis

He is though - OC's tactical savvy shone through tonight as you could see by the number of times the Morton defenders were dazzled by the full beam of the floodlights reflecting back off the halo-esque bonce of Oor Wulle and then were forced to concede a corner. :***:

[soulfulsaint]

...oh and Stanic was immense again. When are you people going to do the decent think and kiss his feet with your filthy Perth lips.... Pass me the amonia long live the man from Macedonia

[pezza70]

great result

lets hope jacko is ok, he is on fire right now, and his confidence must be sky high

It is only a diddy cup when you dont win it

[soulfulsaint]

Official site says Jacko injury is not serious - fingers crossed.

Quote - " The only down side to the night was an injury sustained by Andy Jackson which led to him being carried off in the first half but early indications are that it is not too serious."

[HertsSaintee]

Another enjoyable game against a lively Morton side - better result this time though.

Saints are starting to play with some confidence. We are pretty much averaging 3 goals a game now with Jacko 6 goals in 6 games - we need to keep this up and waste Meadowbank on Saturday to keep the pressure on the top two. Thought the distribution from midfield was excellent tonight, with Rocco Quinn in particular causing Morton all sorts of problems getting the ball wide for Irvine, Stanic and McLaren. Defence were in the main solid, although if McManus (who I thought had a good game) and Ando can cut out the schoolboy brain melts that happen from time to time, it will make our ability to score even more telling.

MoM - Rocco. Del, Goran, Irvine, Chalky and Wizard put in great shifts.

On a side note, it's a bit of a shame to hear the Morton fans slag McInally on P&B. In the 2 games we've played there, they've proved that they can play some decent stuff coming forward. Defensively they're a bit dodgy, and that needs addressing, but I hope they survive - it's good to know there are teams out there that triy to play football for a change.

Herts

[Real Madrid]

We played well tonight , yet another good team performance

Much to my surprise you could have cut the atmosphere with a spoon in the first half, so much for it being a semi final

They don't look a bad team but we are getting a bit of form behind us now

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Just got in from the game.Was okay ,not the greatest game but what the hell, we,re all going to a final!!!!..Whole team played fine. Rocco was a stand out and I thought Sheerin played much better. A wee bit disappointed with McLaren who at time didn't look that interested and failed to reproduce his great play against Brechin but he was okay just about. The Cat let himself down and was a bit lucky a couple of times ..Last thing..That useless c**t Conroy should ask to be relieved of refereeing duties for ever more. He was just awful....

[Ronaldo]

YEAH!!!

I'm knackered. :cool:

[MUZZ]

bring on the feckin pars

[Radford 72]

Have to be happy again with our performance last night. We are really trying to play nice football but mix it well with using Deuchar's presence, although he had the same sort of limited impact as in his last appearance against them.

Goal was a sloppy one to lose, with a massive gap between Ando and Goran but the guy finished well. Bizarre moment of the night was KC leaving a cross which then rattled the inside of his back post!

Good news about Jacko from the official site, would be a massive blow to lose him as although Peaso scored, he still looked a way off top form.

Rocco Quinn has proved me wrong. I thought he'd be lazy and dis-interested and generally pony but he's been superb, so much so Hardie may have to play right midfield when he's fit. If he's proved me wrong though, there's a good few folk owe Derek McInnes some credit, he's been excellent in the past few games. When McInnes plays well, Saints play well.

[Scott Mc]

A question for Kevins Cappielow Counterpart?

Wheres you brand new combine harvester now ya D*ck!

Altogether now!

'Oh I've got a brand new combine harvester and you can kiss my ar*e'

:D

[Hazel1884]

Happy with that performance last night - just glad to keep the momentum going...and there were a few standouts as noted. Hopefully we are getting over our bad spell of results now and will hit an extended period of form!

Oh, and Peaso's goal was a cracker!

Even if it is a diddy cup...bring on the final day out!:mrgreen:

[St Mikey]

A question for Kevins Cappielow Counterpart?

Wheres you brand new combine harvester now ya D*ck!

Altogether now!

'Oh I've got a brand new combine harvester and you can kiss my ar*e'

:D

It's funny when clubs play that to us. It's a compliment as combine harvesters cost in excess of £200,000. SO that means they are jealous tinky b's!

***

[Kevin]

good final - just what the sponsors wanted. Great result tonight, wish the win was in the league all the same.

reckon it will be Falkirk or Dundee for final.


:***: What sponsors??? :***:

[Dave H]

:***: What sponsors??? :***:

thanks :) exactly!

Im just thnking that McDiarmid has hosted the final the last few years, tell me one good reason why it should not be played there this season... We could get changed in the away dressing room if we really need too.

[dunblanemike]

official site says Quinn scored his first goal for saints....that's not true surely?

[Kevin]

official site says Quinn scored his first goal for saints....that's not true surely?

No, he scored that 30 yard screamer on September 15th against Partick :)

[Kevin]

thanks :) exactly!

Im just thnking that McDiarmid has hosted the final the last few years, tell me one good reason why it should not be played there this season... We could get changed in the away dressing room if we really need too.

I think it has to be a neutral ground...... :shock:

Although having seen 1884's post about the date being changed, who knows? They really do not care about this competition do they?

[dunblanemike]

No, he scored that 30 yard screamer on September 15th against Partick :)
yes, I saw that goal - tho' by the end of the season it will be a 40 yd screamer!!

[Simon Quinlank]

yes, I saw that goal - tho' by the end of the season it will be a 40 yd screamer!!

It was at least 50 yards. I know that because I once caught a fish which was exactly the same length.

[garydavidson]

the metro said for the morton goal that their boy lobbed the keeper but they gave the name of his own keeper :) plenty of media mess ups today then