Saints vs. Dunfermline Athletic (Cup Final) 25/11/07

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

One week from now we will be either cup winners or saying " Aw it wiz just adiddy cup anyway". So what are we thinking team wise and tactics wise, are we confident or are we worried???. Are we gonna PARTY????. Not much news coming out of the club just now..Will Savo make the bench????Will Willie get a game and play a blinder??? Will there be any goals??? Can we do it?? Finally , will we have a manager for the game???

I think it will be a great game with Saints winning by the odd goal in 5 , with Savo coming of the bech to score a late winner. OC will still be with us and Willie will play a.... (maybe I,m going to far ???)

Lets lift the roof off that hole next week ,get right behind the team and follow the Saints to the end of the road to glory.....

Come on you Saints

[Jimmy Wallace]

I'm really pleased this thread has kicked off with an enthusiastic post from the Ghost. I wish I could share your excitement, but I just can't get my pecker up for this one.

[SlickDT]

Yeh I am struggling to get buzzing for this one actually. The fact that the pars fans are solely trying to make the game a joke by not going doesn't help.

Shame we are not playing a team like Morton, Dundee, etc that would get out in numbers and support their team in a final.

That said, be up for it on the day, and hopefully we can lift the cup.

[Radford 72]

I'm really looking forward to it but would be lying if I said I was confident. Should be a great atmosphere in the Saints end and it should be a decent game, even the last couple of nil eaches haven't been the worst games of football ever.

Going with no expectations of winning though so should make it all the better if we do manage it.

Look forward to hearing the team news as the week develops but it's sure to be a game all the players want to play in and a month ago the XI picked itself but I'd reckon there are now a few spaces up for grabs.

[monkfish]

It'd be great to see a few changes, and I hope I'm wrong but I think with having last week off he'll stick with the same side, magically hoping 2 weeks will have made McClaren a right sided midfielder and Sheerin a pacy winger. You never know! :o

[Al C]

Look forward to hearing the team news as the week develops but it's sure to be a game all the players want to play in and a month ago the XI picked itself but I'd reckon there are now a few spaces up for grabs.

Sadly I think Coyle will stick with exactly the same team yet again despite a "freshening up" being required in a couple of positions.

This has probably been mentioned elsewhere but what is the current situation about Hardie? Club seem to have been pretty quiet about it, having him back and playing like he did in the second half of last season would transform the midfield.

[saintbear]

With you all the way Mr Ghost LETS LIFT THE ROOF OFF THIS HOVEL its a cup final for gods sake
only sad thing the Pars fans are not making an effort ,They are now a SFL TEAM at the moment this is SJ /PARS level

[saint5588]

Im looking forward to this game and dont care what cup it is! I would like to see saints win any cup doesnt matter if its a diddy cup or not! Dunfermline still think they should be in th SPL and they have got to realise that they are now in the 1st division! Im not totally confident about the game after the last 2 times we have met but lets hope that the crowd get behind the team and make as much noise as possible.C'mon Saints!

[Saint Paul]

I am also looking forward to this game. Yes, it's not as exciting as the semi-final at Hampden last year, but it is still the final of a national cup.

Extremely disapointed with the Dunfermline fans attitude, but hey, we can get behind our team and hopefully give them an extra lift that they won't be able to get from their fans.

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Okay, so we are losing our manager which is a bit of a blow ( or not depending on your views) but we've got a cup final coming up on Sunday and I can't believe how low key we are being about it....

Lets look forward to the biggest game of the season so far with a trophy waiting for us if we can do the business and a great day out as well. Team selection is a bit tricky as we aint sure who,s going to pick it, but the best news of all is the return of Savo who will take some part in the game i think and also the outside chance that the mad mental one might make the bench

4000+ Saintees will fill Dens with a barrage of noise and a huge splash of colour and even if the dicks from fermline only bring 1000 it still promises to be a day to remember( hopefully for all the right reasons). as for the team????



...............................................Cut hbert..........................................

Irvine.............................Ando..........M cManus................Stanic........

Weatherston..........................McInnes...... .Rocco............Sheerin...........

.............................................Savo. .......Deuchar.............................

Subs....Main,Hardie,Jacko,Rusty( if fit)Lawrie & McDonald

[Al C]

Has there been any indication given that Hardie might be on the bench?

I also don't think Savo will start and you are being wildly optimistic to think McLaren won't even be in the squad!!

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Has there been any indication given that Hardie might be on the bench?

I also don't think Savo will start and you are being wildly optimistic to think McLaren won't even be in the squad!!

no McLaren Very,Very Very,Very hopeful...

On Hardie I read a qutoe from OC saying he was very near and might just might make the squad...Can,t recall where iI read it...Maybe it was a dream?????:shock:

On Savo . I was told bye a reliable source from within the club that he was giving OC a problem and that he just might make the starting 11.....

[saint5588]

Has there been any indication given that Hardie might be on the bench?

I also don't think Savo will start and you are being wildly optimistic to think McLaren won't even be in the squad!!

will this not depend if coyle is still there on sunday or not?? I hope savo either starts or is brought on with enough time left for him to make an impact and win the game :)

[Radford 72]

It was in The Courier I think that Hardie could feature.

Supposedly Daal was the star turn in the closed doors game against Morton!

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

It was in The Courier I think that Hardie could feature.

Supposedly Daal was the star turn in the closed doors game against Morton!

:D Your right thats where I read it:wink:

[7-2]

Supposedly Daal was the star turn in the closed doors game against Morton!
This is why you have a big squad. You can have players who are good in the league for matches that count but rest them and bring in the players who are good in closed door games, under-19 games, friendlies against 4th Division sides and Forfarshire Cup matches.:)

[TheBigCheese]

Right, sod the Owen Coyle threads we've got a cup to win!

I'm beginning to get excited about Sunday now, should be a decent Saints crowd and a decent atmosphere (from us anyway). It'll be interesting to see what changes SS makes. Personally, I hope we go right at them from the start and finish the game by half-time like we did when we beat the coags 5-1 at Dens in the same competition.

'mon the Saints!

[Simon Quinlank]

In a funny way I think Coyle's departure will give the team a huge boost for Sunday - I think they'll want to go out and win it for him more than ever, plus the team will now be blessed with the free-from-shackles relaxation which practically always boosts a team when it suddenly finds itself under the charge of a caretaker.

I think Sunday's game will be a very exciting and open one, and will very possibly end in Saints lifting a trophy. To anyone out there who still doesn't have a ticket - get your rear in gear and get behind the Saints!!

[Scobby_SJFC]

Am well buzzin for Sunday now!! I am a little concerned about the lack of leadership mind you, hope we can rise to the occasion, even if the pars fans cant!

[ryangordon86]

Well now everyone gets a fresh chance, so people that went doing it under Coyle now get a fresh chance, this is maybe what we needed...

COME ON YOU SAINTS!!!

[saint_markperth]

Stewart incharge with McAnus as his assistant, Coyle guest of the club

[Calypso Kid]

Stewart incharge with McAnus as his assistant, Coyle guest of the club

McANUS!! Quality clanger there. Bit harsh right enough!!

[saint_markperth]

Really tho, McInnes Aint worth a shot lets just hope he is not put in there in a full time capacity when sandy goes on monday

[st Tommy]

Is McInnes likely to start now that hes assistant?
I would like to think not but there is limited cover at the moment

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Quote:
Originally Posted by The ghost of Jim Morton
Supposedly Daal was the star turn in the closed doors game against Morton!


This was not my post.........It was Radfords

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Only three days to go now.I am getting into the mood ( ooh arh missus!)

We are going to win this game and I,m sure it will be a great match with plenty thrills and spills.Savo has been a big miss and if we do have him back it will be the icing on our diddy final cake

Hail Hail The Saints are here

[Simon Quinlank]

now that hes assistant?

(a) Where has it been announced that McInnes is now assistant?
(b) Why would that make him any less likely to play?

[monkfish]

(a) http://www.stjohnstonefc.co.uk/newsitem.asp?NewsID=2297

(b) Because he will need to concentrate on ASSISTING Sandy.

(c) Sorry got carried away

[Calypso Kid]

Perhaps if he is assistant manager then he may realise that the static ageing midfielder needs to be dropped...

[Doesy]

Am well buzzin for Sunday now!! I am a little concerned about the lack of leadership mind you, hope we can rise to the occasion, even if the pars fans cant!

There may only be a few of us, but we'll be louder than you!:p

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

There may only be a few of us, but we'll be louder than you!:p


No Doesy ...Thats "We'll be smellier than you" I think you'll find:D

[MUZZ]

buzzin now ! bring the fifers on !

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Right people lets be having your predicted line ups and your views on this game. Only 2 days to go and we need to get up for this match

Come on you Saints fans

[MUZZ]

main
irvine mcmanus ando stanic
weatherston quinn sheerin mclaren
deuchar jackson

[saintbear]

main
irvine mcmanus ando stanic
weatherston quinn sheerin mclaren
deuchar jackson

you ve got to give Cuthbert the start

[MUZZ]

you ve got to give Cuthbert the start


na, he's not good enough plus mains entertainment ***

[john1962]

na, he's not good enough plus mains entertainment ***

I am with you Muzz

[slf]

new boss can wait ,we got a cup to win.up the saintees and the fifers dont like it up em

[St. Paddy]

24 hours till my flight. Why didnt I book a saturday flight. Pacing around the house like a demented bear.

C'mon saints!

[monkfish]

na, he's not good enough plus mains entertainment ***

Seconded. Main'll no doubt have something prepared for the big occasion, maybe a giant novelty hand for waving with. Stevie Banks at Hearts swung on the bar the other week after the fans were chanting for him to do it. Main's not going to let himself get outdone that easily surely?

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Seconded. Main'll no doubt have something prepared for the big occasion, maybe a giant novelty hand for waving with. Stevie Banks at Hearts swung on the bar the other week after the fans were chanting for him to do it. Main's not going to let himself get outdone that easily surely?

I,d be happy if he just concentrated on the game ,played well and then at the final whistle if he wanted to drop his kecks, flash his arse at the Pars fans, then pulled a can of lager from a hole behind the goal and sprayed us all with it whilst simultaniously chinning a Dundee polis I would have no objections at all.We need a good goalie , not a fecking performing monkey:wink:

[monkfish]

We need a good goalie , not a fecking performing monkey:wink:

There's surely room for both? :D

[saint_markperth]

With dundee playing at home today and the conditions being a little on the wet side, what sort of state will the pitch be in?

[macmerrysaint]

With dundee playing at home today and the conditions being a little on the wet side, what sort of state will the pitch be in?

I've been wondering about this as well. If the pitch has been cut up badly it will stop us from playing free flowing sexy football.

[wee lee #1]

i know some folk say this is a diddy cup but this is the start of winning more silverware (hopefully) come you saints get rite into them

[SJC]

The pitch will be sheidt as usual, we should play the long ball game this one time to accommodate it.

Hang on a sec.....

[JJacko8]

Come on saints im absolutely buzzing now cant wait,

Really hope we win

[Saintkev]

I've been really busy so didn't think I was that hyper, but Layna has accused me of being as high as a kite all day, and I get to go out for a big 'un if we win!!:cool:

So which discotheques do the hip-cats hang out in these days?? I'm there!

[MUZZ]

i'm hyper as **** now too ***

[StDuncM]

The weather was crap down here today and I don't suppose it was any better 'oop north'!

What price after the game at Dens today that the pitch is not in pristine condition for our silky flowing football?

[MUZZ]

The weather was crap down here today and I don't suppose it was any better 'oop north'!

What price after the game at Dens today that the pitch is not in pristine condition for our silky flowing football?

the pitch wont affect the ball travelling in the air up to deuchar mate

[saint_markperth]

Cant sleep clowns will eat me

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Well nearly time now.Am off to bed to dream of a great game, hopefully where Saints win by the odd goal in 11( would be nice)or maybe I,ll have a nightmare where we're 3-0 up at half time and get turned over 4-3. I'll take 1-0 though with a scrappy poked in effort.

Message to any of the players who might read this or friends who can relay it.

Lets not be left with any regrets at 5 o'clock this afternoon guys.This is your moment to become a big part of St.Johnstone history.Grab it with both hands, you might never get another chance. The fans will be right behind you and roar you on....

Come on you Saints

[Saintkev]

'Mon The Saints...

And fans... let's not show any complacency either... roar the team on, and make them proud of us, it'll make it more likely that they'll make us proud too!

Still no word on the hot-spots of Perth these days?!?!?

[HertsSaintee]

It's a beautiful morning. Can even see some BLUE sky!

GOOD LUCK SAINTS, WE'LL BE BEHIND YOU ALL THE WAY. GET RIGHT INTO THESE PARS AND LETS BRING IT HOME!!!

See you all at Dens later!!

Herts

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Good morning all forumers...Well todays the day then. I hope we all have a great day and the result goes our way.My pre match warm up today starts with a trip to Tescos for the shopping. Then a pre match meal of bacon and egg rolls which will leave me in prime condition to do my part today.

Lets all do our part today and lets make history.....
We are Perth...We are St.Johnstone...Together we are PERTH ST.JOHNSTONE


COME ON YOU SAINTS

[saint in exile]

Wish i was going now.C`mon the Saints

[Real Madrid]

Todays is our day !

Keep the faith

[slf]

'Mon The Saints...



Still no word on the hot-spots of Perth these days?!?!?


voddy garden its got soul

mon the saints choo choo

[MUZZ]

C'mon!

[Phil]

I had a dream last night about being at the final. Can't remember the score though.

c'mon the saints!

[StDuncM]

3-1 to us at halftime as if all of you who could not go did not know.
Sheerin with a pen, MacDonald with a cracker and the good Doctor. The Pars are starting to turn it on though in the latter stages of the first.

[101 Saint]

lucky 3-1 at half time. Dunfermline have hit the post. We are 4-3-3 but Peaso is not doing much. McInnes playing a blinder; despite my criticisms of him he looks brilliant today.

[california_saintee]

Nobody here? Half time, 3-1 up. For about a thirty minute spell there we could have had twice as many. Even the kids are winning the half-time shootie-in.

The commentator on the internet coverage is doing my head in though.h

[Moray Blue]

Watching the game online - Saints looked very sharp going 3-0 up. Should maybe have had another penalty when Quinn looked to be fouled when lining up a shot. Couple minutes later Dunfermline pulled one back.

Hopefully Stewart will give Saints a good half time talk and get them back to how they started.

BTW the half time entertainment is rotten :)

[Nairn Saint]

Keep it steady Saints!

Agree re Del McInnes playing very well as is Master Andrew Jackson.

[StDuncM]

Watchin on line at http://www.scotlandfootballtv.com/ but itkeeps freezing. Anyone with the same problem?

[california_saintee]

Watchin on line at http://www.scotlandfootballtv.com/ but itkeeps freezing. Anyone with the same problem?

Working great for me. Apart from the fact that we just conceded a penalty: 3-2 :-(

[california_saintee]

FT 3-2!

Had to hang on in the second half though.

[Mr_Plow]

Let me be the first to congratulate the team on winning! F**king A!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bit scary towards the end though but job done!

[Coltrane]

Well done Saints...sweating it in the second half though!!

[slambrother]

well done the saints!

Great to see MMM and Savo back. Deuchar man of the match by a mile. Just hope this gives us a boost for the rest of the season

come on ye saints!

[angussaint]

Fantastic!!!!!! But jeesos, Sh*tting it bit in the second half.

[Linky]

I watched in online, but could only get the 2nd half. Spent the whole of the 1st half trying to get it working! Still, we won!
Is this likely to make any difference to Sandy staying?

[Johnstoun]

Had Rocco's fairly strong claim for a penalty been given I think we would have really destroyed them, but them scoring just after it was refused gave them a bit of hope, and we really took the foot off the gas. First half hour Saints were outstanding, but then Dunfermline were dreadful until their goal.

[saint in exile]

well done the saints!

Great to see MMM and Savo back. Deuchar man of the match by a mile. Just hope this gives us a boost for the rest of the season

come on ye saints!

Just what i was thinking.Hopefully getting MMM back will put some fire in our midfield belly.
Well done Saints.Players looked pretty chuffed even if it was only a diddy cup

[angussaint]

I watched in online, but could only get the 2nd half. Spent the whole of the 1st half trying to get it working! Still, we won!
Is this likely to make any difference to Sandy staying?

I watched online it kept freezing, but was ok for the majority of the game, but froze just as we got given the cup.

[Nairn Saint]

I never played in a cup final that didn't matter!

Well done St Johnstone FC.

We are the diddy men! :***:

[Phil]

Brilliant. :D
Dunfermline weren't in the game until their goal. I thought they were going to get another like.

[jinky]

What a great great day!
I have sooo many images that i never want to forget!
Seeing saints win a cup is just so fantastic that i really can't put it into words!

After leaving pub after game i had the pleasure of walking past the team bus, gave it a big YAAAAASSS, the players seemed pleased, but getting the YAAAAASSS back from Alan Main really topped it off.

Pleased as punch!

On a final note, Alan Main giving it the "we won it at dens" was brilliant! However, i have never seen a saints support like today, were we at a funeral until full time? Sure felt like it

[Saintly Child]

Though we were very lucky today. First 30mins we were fantastic then stopped playing.
The defence inc Main were having a torrid time with the pacy Dunfermline forwards.

Anyway its a cup.

Had to laugh when I seen some of the original Perth Pack in the crowd singing there is only one John Pelosi.

Happy days.:)

What a shambles of a presentation.
Also would have been nice if Coyle had came on to the pitch.

[TheBigCheese]

Cracking first 30 minutes (could have been 5 or 6), dodgy after they made the change. Decent start to the second half, rest of the game ruined by crap refereeing and panic stations defending. Who cares though? We won a cup! At Dens! Now we've got a taste for it we'll surely win the league and Scottish Cup this year too! I'm off to get drunk. 'mon the Saints!!!!!!!

[SlickDT]

We have won our first cup- FANTASTIC!

As for the game it was a very entertaining game of football, Saints can't win a game easily can they!!!! Dunfermline were VERY POOR for the first twenty-five minutes, their defence was a shambles!!

We then sat back and let them get back into it. It was lucky that shot at the end of the first-half hit the post (aswell as Mains fantastic save)

McInnes, Anderson and Deucher all played very well. Great to see Savo and Mental back!

To make it even better, Me and my mate headed to McD to see the team we usually play with playing their second half up the astro and the team bus came in. I nice wee signature from MOM Deucher on my programme. Happy days like being twelve again!

[templeofsaints]

Temple reports up now. Game was good then poor from our point of view but right now couldn't give a feck since we've won a bloody cup at last!!!!!

I'm also glad OC didn't come on the pitch at the end - he's gone. No matter how much he was involved in the build-up, today was about Sandy Stewart and the players. They've stayed, he didn't (of course Sandy will probably leave tomorrow :)).

[Phil]

Hope the Saints fans were ok that were in that accident on the outskirts of Perth on the Dundee road. Looked nasty.

[Saint Paul]

Fantastic result, although we made it hard for ourselves. Dunermline made a change after we went 3-0 up, and it was the old story of a team changing their tactics and us failing to match them.

We were unstoppable in the first 30 minutes of the game, with all 3 forward players giving their defence nightmares. Dunfermline are a poor team.

I thought Duechar was deservedly MOM, although he didn;t get a lot of service in the second half.

Absolutely delighted tonight.

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

My heads still spinning( might be then lager) great start, then sat back, then got pummeled, then won the cup. Good enough!!!!

Well done Saintees , Well done Sandy Stewart............WINNERS

[StDuncM]

Is that the first time Deuchar, MacDonald and Jackson were in the starting line up.

[MUZZ]

brilliant!

[Scobby_SJFC]

After 30 mins I thought we were gonna knock 5 or 6 past them , we were fantastic was like watching Arsenal, ok mabey Ive drank a bit too much but very nice football

The we let them in, and too be honest the Dunfermline players at the end deserved a good round of applause, as they played there part in a very good cup final( for the neutral) and would have been so easy to crumble after going 3 down.

Well pleased for the Saints today though, Oh when the Saints went to lift the diddy cup I was there!!!

[Cagey]

Dunfermline deserve a lot of credit for making a game of it after losing 3 in the first 30 mins & all but Scott Wilson stayed on to applaud Saints. If they play like they did second half they will be nearer the top than bottom at the end of the season.

Saints did enough in the first 30 mins to win the game & were brilliant. Midfield disappeared in the second half & Stanic & Irvine had to come inside to cover leaving room on the wings.

[saintdavy]

thought first forty was best we`ve played in a long time, every time we attacked it looked like it could end up in the net. Then the pars score out of nothing and all of a sudden we`re panicking. Bad refereeing decision to give them a penalty it was like he was doing his best to get them back into the game.
The boys deserve credit for hanging on after that and great to see MMM and Savo back it gives the team another boost.
Proud to be a Saintee.

P.S. was Weatherston injured today?

[StDuncM]

Kenny might not be in charge though as this could have been last chance saloon.

Wetherston is one for the future and needs to be brought along slowly.

[Calypso Kid]

Hope the Saints fans were ok that were in that accident on the outskirts of Perth on the Dundee road. Looked nasty.

Did you see what cars were involved? I've been phoning a pal since FT and no answer. A wee bit worried?

[Ronaldo]

Most has been said but I was glad to see Saints playing 4-3-3 and Squad players reappearing. Great first 30 minutes and then we held out for an hour. :) I thought we should have had another penalty when Rocco's legs were taken from him. Also their penalty looked outside the box. Dodgy linesperson. :wink: Doc Deuchars was definitely the man of the match. The 3rd goal he confused their defensive centre backs and just slotted really well. He reminds me of Roddy sometimes. Alan Main looked as iof he was enjoying himself. Good to see all the players out on the podium at the end even though the podium was a bit small :***: and people were falling off while celebrating. That's what I'm doing now.

[Phil]

Did you see what cars were involved? I've been phoning a pal since FT and no answer. A wee bit worried?
Only saw one of the cars involved - a red one, dunno the make. Looked like there was 2 kids involved also (not sure though). This was before the match.

[Ronaldo]

I was on the phone about my SKY satellite account and a female call-person advisor asked me my password and I said it to her and she said "Oh so you're a St.Johnstone fan?" :***: "I'm a Dunfermline fan <blah>" and we continued to discuss all things SKY and football. Then at the end she said "May the best team win and it'll no be us!"

She was right. Very poor crowd from them, their fans are not appearing - low morale.

[slf]

My heads still spinning( might be then lager) great start, then sat back, then got pummeled, then won the cup. Good enough!!!!

Well done Saintees , Well done Sandy Stewart............WINNERS

keep blowin yer foghorn leghorn then

[slf]

yabadabadoo

[slf]

well done saints

[Saintkev]

all but Scott Wilson stayed on to applaud Saints.

I'd strip him of his Captaincy... dick!

[THE REBEL SAINT]

i hope dunfermline punish scott wilson for his stupidity as captain not to stay and applaud the winning team with the rest of his side,
total dick head!!!

[Scott Mc]

I thought it was total quality that he stormed off at the end like a petulant child.
Nah Nah Ne Nah Nah we won and yous didnae!!
GIRUY ya Tw*t!

[bleacher]

i hope dunfermline punish scott wilson for his stupidity as captain not to stay and applaud the winning team with the rest of his side,
total dick head!!!

Too right! In total contrast to Stevie Crawford who even gave the Saints fans a clap as he went off.

[Tranmere Saintee]

Too right! In total contrast to Stevie Crawford who even gave the Saints fans a clap as he went off.


He's probably looking for a move to a decent club :***:

[templeofsaints]

Even Jim Hamilton applauded the Saints fans when he went up the tunnel.

[THE REBEL SAINT]

Too right! In total contrast to Stevie Crawford who even gave the Saints fans a clap as he went off.

i think it may that our fans were up for it , and thiers were only there to make the numbers up!!

[SlickDT]

Agree it was a good showing by the Pars players. They showed real sportsmanship and helped to make the final a fantastic game of football.

As for Wilson, he is a positively awful player! Crap at passing, can tackle and rubbish in the air. He's also a prat for walking off and I hope Kenny throws the book at him!

[7-2]

Though we were very lucky today. First 30mins we were fantastic then stopped playing.

The defence inc Main were having a torrid time with the pacy Dunfermline forwards.

Happy days.:)

What a shambles of a presentation.
Well done saints. Waited a looooooooooooooong time for that!!!

Totally agree with what you say though SC. No wonder we had loads of hairy moments as Main did not inspire confidence at all. He didnt know when to come out, when to punch or when to catch. Not exactly reassuring for the guys in front of him!

The presentation was a joke. Talk about sod the fans, just make sure its a good photo op! Looking at Real Madrids pics, all that most folk behind the goal would have seen was the players backs when the cup was handed over. The main stand view wasnt too much better. Technically I still havent see Saints actually lift a cup!!! (Also have to say slapped wrists to the team for not parading the cup in front of the main stand. There were lots of folk with cameras/phones at the ready but all we got was a few waves as everyone left the pitch.)

Thought the Dunfermline players, apart from a certain captain of course, deserve praise for staying on the pitch for the full presentation.

Shall be replaying the good doctors goal in my mind for years to come. Sooooooperb!!!:p

[HeronAddict]

Had a fantastic day yesterday. First game of the season due to travel distance (glory hunter I know...) and we were magnificent first half hour. Rocco Quinn was outstanding, as was Deucher. We were helped though by some truly comical defending - Scott Wilson is the biggest diddy thug I've ever seen and Bamba for the Doc's goal...jesus,if he was my player he'd never be on the park again after that.

We then did what we always do when in a comfortable position - concede and go on to panic for the rest of the game. For a team who's main attribute is supposed to be experience, we seem to lack any cool heads when put under pressure. The second half was torture. This lack of composure is something the new boss will have to sort out.

Didnae matter in the end though,cos we won! Get in. Presentation was a shambles though.

[Steve Maskrey]

It was good to see the Dunfermline players except Wilson applauding the Saints team and then the Saints fans and it was good to see most of the Saints fans applauding Dunfermline when they went to pick up their medals

[Calypso Kid]

When you look back it was a pretty decent game though. I don't think i enjoyed most of it because it was so tense but on reflection would have been great for a neutral!

[Johnstoun]

It was my first time seeing Rocco thanks to the power of the internet, and he looks like a talent. I hope we can keep him.

[7-2]

it was good to see most of the Saints fans applauding Dunfermline when they went to pick up their medals
Forgot about that. Your right, they got a good reception. Maybe that why they were applauding the Saints fans as they went off.

[mainstand]

Forgot about that. Your right, they got a good reception. Maybe that why they were applauding the Saints fans as they went off.

Apart from their captain who went off in the huff before Saints got the trophy. Was speaking a Dunfermline fan today who wasn't surprsed by his actions and can't understand why he is captain.

[7-2]

Apart from their captain who went off in the huff before Saints got the trophy. Was speaking a Dunfermline fan today who wasn't surprsed by his actions and can't understand why he is captain.
Maybe he got the idea from our soon to be managers actions after the Thistle game!

I didnt read it but the programme had an article about Dunfermline being on their 5th captain this season so maybe that explains why he isnt ideal captaincy material.

[Scobby_SJFC]

Was it just me or did anybody else think that 'always look on the bright side of life' was a bit rude at the final whistle haha?

[7-2]

Was it just me or did anybody else think that 'always look on the bright side of life' was a bit rude at the final whistle haha?
Certainly wasnt the best tune to play at that time!

Mind you, the whole thing just didnt feel right. It didnt feel like a ntional final, more like another away game that we got a cup at the end. A lot of that was down to Dens. It just isnt good enough to hold a final. What a dump.

[Scobby_SJFC]

Yeah why they had to pick dens is beyond me, what a dump!

[Dooj]

Yeah why they had to pick dens is beyond me, what a dump!

That was my first trip to Dens - the mainstand was disgusting. Apart from being really quite scummy, I was sitting up near the back of the main stand and the view was like looking through a letter box, any ball in the air disappeared from sight and there were always pillars in the way. The one consolation was that in each half most of the action was right in front of us.

[Saintkev]

Did folks see the article about teh game in Monday's Sun paper... very good...

I was saying that the cup wouldn't get such a hard time if the media did their part in bumming it up somewhat... the guy who wrote this should be promoted to PR for the Cahllenge Cup... very good work.