#25 - 31/01/08 - Greenock Morton (a)

[perth_saintee12]

Anyone know the admission prices for us to get into Morton at the end of the month? their website is useless!

[Dr Christmas Jones]

Does anyone know if we will get behind the goal at Greenock

[perth_saintee12]

Does anyone know if we will get behind the goal at Greenock

I herd from my mate we will be along pitchside.

[Dr Christmas Jones]

I herd from my mate we will be along pitchside.As in the stand or the enclosure.

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

We'll be in the stand unless you can get 700 on yer mental bus.:laugh:

http://pbskids.org/arthur/print/images/crazybus_white.gif

At least I can get a smoke and stand and watch the game when I'm having said smoke....Fecking great

[Dr Christmas Jones]

There s a space for you.

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

There s a space for you.

I'm booked on the Dunkeld road bus. I've been on one mental bus too many:laugh:

[SaintSam1884]

I think the adult price at Morton is £13 - I seem to remember paying that earlier in the season.

[Dr Christmas Jones]

I m needing a shepherd for slf.

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

I m needing a shepherd for slf.

Nah!!! You need one of these....


http://www.zooplus.ie/bilder/hunter/dog/lead/red/1/1321_hunter_rot_nylon_leine_1.jpg:wink:

[slf]

braw

[Dr Christmas Jones]

Where ever we are,we ll be as loud as at eep.

[sjfcsean]

Anyone know the admission prices for us to get into Morton at the end of the month? their website is useless!

http://www.scottishgrounds.co.uk/morton.htm

Admission prices are on here.

[Scobby_SJFC]

Have they bought their new stand yet??

[perth_saintee12]

http://www.scottishgrounds.co.uk/morton.htm

Admission prices are on here.

Cheap as chips by the looks of it matey!

[Dr Christmas Jones]

At those prices,hopefully a large and vocal away support.

[Noose76]

I'll be there, standing behind the goal. If Thistle are allowed to then so should we.

Just read that Morton have bought the family stand from St Mirren and will be rebuilding it on the Wee Dublin End, which is usually not used!

http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=121

[TheBigCheese]

I'll be there, standing behind the goal. If Thistle are allowed to then so should we.

Just read that Morton have bought the family stand from St Mirren and will be rebuilding it on the Wee Dublin End, which is usually not used!

http://www.gmfc.net/News/&action=fullnews&id=121

Is that the end we used to get or the other end?

[Noose76]

Is that the end we used to get or the other end?

The end with the benches bolted to the terrace on the left

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2348/2222916082_6c5850a81f.jpg?v=0

[wee john]

Does anyone know if we will get behind the goal at Greenock

YOU MIGHT NOT GET IN:laugh:

[wee john]

YOU MIGHT NOT GET IN:laugh:

I will give you some badges to sell on the bus:cool:
championees
:laugh:

[Baldy Marc]

Anyone know the admission prices for us to get into Morton at the end of the month? their website is useless!

I got in the kids gate first time we played them this season and, as my name would suggest, should not have been that easy....

[Dr Christmas Jones]

I will give you some badges to sell on the bus:cool:
championees
:laugh:No problem.Just give them to Dirty Gertie.

[Dr Christmas Jones]

Is this the way to amarilo
James Grady bites his pillow
As Davie Irons sh*gs his *rsehole
In the morton dressing room
sha la la la la la la
oo oo

[Ray Blair]

Just had a text from a mate at Cappielow who reckons we have nothing to fear next Saturday!!

[CynicalSaintee]

Just had a text from a mate at Cappielow who reckons we have nothing to fear next Saturday!!

Sounds like reverse psychology...

[saintj]

from what i have heard morton should have stuffed livi by half time, this will be a very hard game and will need to play well

[101 Saint]

Just had a text from a mate at Cappielow who reckons we have nothing to fear next Saturday!!

The same guy that telt you aboot Midge Milar's scoring record?:roll:

[Ray Blair]

The same guy that telt you aboot Midge Milar's scoring record?:roll:

Midge?Yet another 101 nickname?!?!

[101 Saint]

Midge?Yet another 101 nickname?!?!

It's a nickname he's had since since his arrival. Sorry that you didn't know that. Anyway, that's your education done with, what about answering my question?

[Ray Blair]

It's a nickname he's had since since his arrival. Sorry that you didn't know that. Anyway, that's your education done with, what about answering my question?

Yes

[slf]

m oh r t o n morton are the muppet men

[slf]

Is this the way to amarilo
James Grady bites his pillow
As Davie Irons sh*gs his *rsehole
In the morton dressing room
sha la la la la la la
oo oo




magic

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Is this the way to amarilo
James Grady bites his pillow
As Davie Irons sh*gs his *rsehole
In the morton dressing room
sha la la la la la la
oo oo

Hope you don't mind but I'm nicking your ditty to post on P&B...Quality work:wink:

[perth_saintee12]

Hopefully our run will not end at cappielow.

[sjfcsean]

Hopefully our run will not end at cappielow.

Hopefully not but they are on a good run and will cause us problems.

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Hopefully not but they are on a good run and will cause us problems.

They have won 1 and drawn 3 of their last 5...6 points out of 15..They are not nearly as good as you guys think....We'll take them..:wink:

[slf]

they are and always will be the muppet men.



fatman at the replayed cup game around about 1977.muppets.

[MUZZ]

i remember we travelled to morton for a midweek game in 1990 only to find out when we got there the match was postponed. not nice that.

[sjfc.spl.09-10]

is there a train i could get!

[templeofsaints]

is there a train i could get!
Yup - train to Wegieland and then from Wegie Central to Cartsdyke - 2 minutes from the ground.

One thing to watch out for though is that St Mirrens MethaDome opens next weekend so there will be more traffic / bigger crowds on the trains (not to mention the additional used syringes littering the place etc)

[wee john]

they are and always will be the muppet men.



fatman at the replayed cup game around about 1977.muppets.

STILL GOT THE NEWSPAPER CLIPPING IN THE HOOSE

[sjfc.spl.09-10]

Yup - train to Wegieland and then from Wegie Central to Cartsdyke - 2 minutes from the ground.

One thing to watch out for though is that St Mirrens MethaDome opens next weekend so there will be more traffic / bigger crowds on the trains (not to mention the additional used syringes littering the place etc)

I Might Just Get A Bus :D:laugh:

But thanks anyway maye!:)

[Cagey]

We go into this game having had only one & half games(didn`t turn up in 2nd half against Huns) since 27th Dec. Morton are always in your faces & will be up for it so we will have to be up for it as well & treat it like a cup final if we are to get anything from this game.

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Morton v Saints, first division match of the day next Saturday, between two teams on unbeaten runs. Morton, unbeaten in 4 and the mighty Perth St.Johnstone , unbeaten in ???? I cannae remember it's been so long . We want to win , they're desperate to beat us. Has all the makings of a great game. Hopefully a good travelling support and I for one love the fact that I can stand in the corner, watch the match, and smoke myself into oblivion....****ing great

Seeing as we never had a game today and maybe, just maybe the postponed game from today might take place this Tuesday I have no idea who might play. What I do know is that, how we came away with only a point last time at Cappielow is a ****ing mystery to me. Morton are a very average team and I expect us to be far to good for them this time. 3-1 Saints....Unbeaten run no more....

Thoughts....

[saintj]

think it will be a very hard fought game and a late goal or 2 could settle it

they are a strong team and are hard to break down when on form but they would appear to be suspect from set plays

[Dave H]

Saints currently unbeaten in 15 :D
Really tough game, Morton are really strong at home, with only 1 defeat from 11 league home games.

i'll take a point please :D 2-2

[sjfc.spl.09-10]

i wouldn't mind a half time score 2-0 morton final score 3-2 saints jacko goal 92 min ;)

[Ray Blair]

I think there is already a thread for this

[slf]

theres already a thread on this ghostie

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

I think there is already a thread for this

I started a new one as I thought the one that was running was more of an information based thread and did not really contain any team thoughts or such..and did not have the match date on the title. I just noticed it also has the teams the wrong way roond

Feel free to close this one if you think it's pointless but if so can a mod please put the match date on the original thread...Cheers:wink:

[Mike180279]

Defo going now, getting the 1150 train from Dundee - Glasgow. Sure it leaves perth 1214. Then into the wee club just down from the ground. The bogs are like a scene from Trainspotting aka "The Worst Toliets in Scotland"

[sjfc.spl.09-10]

Defo going now, getting the 1150 train from Dundee - Glasgow. Sure it leaves perth 1214. Then into the wee club just down from the ground. The bogs are like a scene from Trainspotting aka "The Worst Toliets in Scotland"

what station in glasgow you get off?

[Mike180279]

what station in glasgow you get off?Its Queen Street. You then need to walk to central station and get another train. I cant quite remember the name of the station but you get off at stop either before or after greenock. I'll find out

[Dave H]

I support Ghost on this one.! the other thread is useful but lets get the fixture correct, we are indeed away from home.

[Perth-Saint]

I also think this will be a very hard fought game, Morton are not a walk over, and as mentioned have a decent record at home.

I am thinking that Saints might very well sneak this one 2-1. We just have to grind out the results.

Teamwise I would go..........

Main

Irvine Ruti Caff Anderson (Not sure on left back situation)

Swankie Morris Craig Sheerin

Jacko Savo

Subs: McLean, Moon, Hardie, Millar, Samuel

[perth_saintee12]

Could be a harder game for us than most may expect as morton have an ok home record.

Think we will sneak a 2-1 win.

The team i would go with.................

Main (Legend!)

Irvine Ruti Caff Ando

Swankie Morris Craig Sheerin

Jacko Savo

Subs: McLean, Holmes, Hardie, Millar, Sammy.

[THE LARK SAINT]

Midge?Yet another 101 nickname?!?!

Why do you say it is a 101 nick name?? as far as i know it is a players name for him , obviously known by fans including myself!!

[101 Saint]

Why do you say it is a 101 nick name?? as far as i know it is a players name for him , obviously known by fans including myself!!

He said it because he is ignorant of Chris Millar and because he likes to slag my posts. Wouldn't take him too seriously, he even implied that Millar cannae score! He obviously knows nothing of Millar's time at Morton.

[sjfcsean]

he even implied that Millar cannae score! He obviously knows nothing of Millar's time at Morton.

Millar had a decent scoring record at Morton but it was nothing special. 29 goals in 165 games, but only 4 of them in their first division season when he played 32 matches. So most of his goals came in the 2nd division.

[sjfcsean]

I reckon this will be a very tough game and we will scrape a 2-1 victory.

I'd go for....

Main

Irvine Rusty Caff Ando

Swankie Morris Craig Sheerin

Savo Holmes.

[sjfc.spl.09-10]

Could be a harder game for us than most may expect as morton have an ok home record.

Think we will sneak a 2-1 win.

The team i would go with.................

Main (Legend!)

Irvine Ruti Caff Ando

Swankie Morris Craig Sheerin

Jacko Savo

Subs: McLean, Holmes, Hardie, Millar, Sammy.

AGREED

[Dr Christmas Jones]

I am a saintees fan,:eek:

[Dr Christmas Jones]

And i am a perthshire man,:eek:

[Dr Christmas Jones]

I know what i want and i know how to get it,:eek:

[Dr Christmas Jones]

I wanna destroy Raith and Dundee,:eek:

[Dr Christmas Jones]

Cause iiiiiiii wanna beeeeeee,:eek:

[Dr Christmas Jones]

SJFC,:laugh:

[Dr Christmas Jones]

Only 6 more sleeps.:wink:

[saintj]

whats wrong with raith?

[Dr Christmas Jones]

whats wrong with raith?Cause united dunfermline inverness dont fit and they are the next nearest plus,i dont like them much.

[Ronaldo]

Which was the Sunday paper that Derek McInnes said are predicting a home win?

[soulfulsaint]

I think we should be cautious and optimistic. Morton are on a decent run but far from impregnable. They have already spilled 15 points at home through a mixture of defeats and draws. This is nearly twice as bad as our home form. No doubt who the superior team/squad is. Cmon saints

[Noose76]

I'm looking forward to my trip down there on the booze bus and hope we can take a good support so that the polis open the terrace behind the goal. Paul Sheerin hat-trick will see us win 3-1.

[Dr Christmas Jones]

With it being the end of the month,the fact we've not played a league game for a few weeks and the cheaper price to get in hope to see a huge and vocal away support.Oh did i mention we are top of the league:razz:

[Mike180279]

I was at the game earlier this season down there and also the two last season. Not a ground I really like, but totally fired up for this already. Last Saturdays disapointment is done and dusted. Hope the wee social club has the sense to put extra staff on this time, earlier on this season there was only one wifey on who couldnt crack a smile.

come on the saints, 3 points pleassssssssssse

[Steve Maskrey]

He said it because he is ignorant of Chris Millar and because he likes to slag my posts. Wouldn't take him too seriously, he even implied that Millar cannae score! He obviously knows nothing of Millar's time at Morton.

Any need for the condescending post? Just because he slagged off your post, he hasn't been the only one, surely the sensible thing would've been to point out his mistake and leave it at that? I didn't know Millar's nickname was Midge, does that make me ignorant as well?

As for the game, I can see another draw here. I fear our lack of match action and lack of goals may affect us. That said, Savo and Hardie have had extra rest so should be fighting fit for this one.

I reckon 1-1 with Savo scoring

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

I was at the game earlier this season down there and also the two last season. Not a ground I really like, but totally fired up for this already. Last Saturdays disapointment is done and dusted. Hope the wee social club has the sense to put extra staff on this time, earlier on this season there was only one wifey on who couldnt crack a smile.

come on the saints, 3 points pleassssssssssse

What social club were you in Mike????

[Mike180279]

What social club were you in Mike????I'm not quite sure of the name of it. You go upstairs, its next to a kebab or pizza place. Its about 2mins walk from the ground and its usually bustin full of fans....

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

I'm not quite sure of the name of it. You go upstairs, its next to a kebab or pizza place. Its about 2mins walk from the ground and its usually bustin full of fans....

Ah , thats a pub mate I think....Forget what it's called. Last time we went, we went to the Morton Supporters club in the town , about 10 minutes away from the ground which was okay. Hopefully we are booked in there again this time.

[sjfcsean]

Cause united dunfermline inverness dont fit and they are the next nearest plus,i dont like them much.

Could be the pars :wink: It's a good football tune that the FC United Of Manchester fans sing it.

[Scobby_SJFC]

Its weird i really like going to Morton, decemt day out
thought the 2-2 game earlier was agreat game, one of the best ive been to this year!!!
lets hope the wizard dosent fancy another backpass on saturday

[Mike180279]

Ah , thats a pub mate I think....Forget what it's called. Last time we went, we went to the Morton Supporters club in the town , about 10 minutes away from the ground which was okay. Hopefully we are booked in there again this time.
It'll do me again, right next to the ground and cheap drink. Hope we take a big following, Dunfermline at home this week could do with the 3 points. Mind you EEP isnt exactly a fortress these days!!

[Dr Christmas Jones]

The end with the benches bolted to the terrace on the left

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2348/2222916082_6c5850a81f.jpg?v=0As a 'Wall fan how do you plan to rip up those seats?:laugh:

[silver_blue]

I think we should be cautious and optimistic. Morton are on a decent run but far from impregnable. They have already spilled 15 points at home through a mixture of defeats and draws. This is nearly twice as bad as our home form. No doubt who the superior team/squad is. Cmon saints

Are you going to do another pre match interview for the guy in the Norseman with the cameraphone ? Shocked that never ended up on Youtube.

[silver_blue]

It'll do me again, right next to the ground and cheap drink. Hope we take a big following, Dunfermline at home this week could do with the 3 points. Mind you EEP isnt exactly a fortress these days!!

Is there a club near the ground ? Only place I know near there is the Norseman above the chippy. Morton Supporters club is a wee bit away.

[sjfcsean]

Any confirmation about which stand we will be in?

[Mike180279]

Is there a club near the ground ? Only place I know near there is the Norseman above the chippy. Morton Supporters club is a wee bit away.Ghostie mentioned a club in town 10mins ago. I think the place i was referring to may be the "Norseman" as you mention. Its right at the ground

[perth_saintee12]

Any confirmation about which stand we will be in?

The away stand?:laugh: never been before myself do should be eventful, looking forward to it.

MON YOU SAINTS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Saint.Justin]

http://www.scottishgrounds.co.uk/morton.htm

Admission prices are on here.

Just a wee thing..

I was looking at the Saintee bit of that website and i noticed that the capacity of MC D is "10,673 (all seated)" But..

if u scroll down the page a bitty..

Then it says that saintees biggest ever attendance was "10,721 v Rangers, February 26th 1990. "

Anyone know if thats right or if its a mistake??
was it a full house that day?? i wouldnt know i was 1:D

[Mike180279]

Just a wee thing..

I was looking at the Saintee bit of that website and i noticed that the capacity of MC D is "10,673 (all seated)" But..

if u scroll down the page a bitty..

Then it says that saintees biggest ever attendance was "10,721 v Rangers, February 26th 1990. "

Anyone know if thats right or if its a mistake??
was it a full house that day?? i wouldnt know i was 1:DThat appears to be a mistake, the biggest recorded gate was V Dundee when we qualified for europe. I also cant remember exact details but sure the McDiarmid Capacity was increased ever so slightly having been there for a few years, we put extra seats in at the back and added a couple of hundred. Can someone confirm?

[Tranmere Saintee]

That appears to be a mistake, the biggest recorded gate was V Dundee when we qualified for europe. I also cant remember exact details but sure the McDiarmid Capacity was increased ever so slightly having been there for a few years, we put extra seats in at the back and added a couple of hundred. Can someone confirm?

Don't know about the actual figures, but we certainly added extra rows of seats at the back of the stands a year or 3 after we opened the ground.

[Dr Christmas Jones]

Ghostie mentioned a club in town 10mins ago. I think the place i was referring to may be the "Norseman" as you mention. Its right at the groundThere's a brewers fayre about 1/2 a mile on the right past the ground.You take a right at the roundabout.

[Noose76]

There's a brewers fayre about 1/2 a mile on the right past the ground.You take a right at the roundabout.

Is that where we're going?

[Johnstoun]

Don't know about the actual figures, but we certainly added extra rows of seats at the back of the stands a year or 3 after we opened the ground.

That's right, we went from the 10,673 up to about 10,900.

[CynicalSaintee]

As "easy" a 3-pointer as we'll get this season. But this is the first division, so goodness knows.

Main
Irvine - Caff - Rusty - Garters
Swanks - Morris - Hardie - Craig
Savo - Jacko

[saintj]

is hardie 'fully' fit again? if he was he surely wouldnt go straight back into the starting 11, would he??

[Mike180279]

is hardie 'fully' fit again? if he was he surely wouldnt go straight back into the starting 11, would he??dunno think he is one of Del's Favourites. Would be one of my first names when fully fit but hasnt been the same player so i would have to say bench.....

[saintj]

be disappointed if hardie were to jump straight back in but he may give us something we have been lacking and if he is playing well he can certainly pick out a killer ball

[Dr Christmas Jones]

be disappointed if hardie were to jump straight back in but he may give us something we have been lacking and if he is playing well he can certainly pick out a killer ballAnd who will forget his killer tackle the last time at Greenock.

[saintj]

I seem to remember hardie having a few killer tackles in the game ;)

[sjfc.spl.09-10]

is hardie 'fully' fit again? if he was he surely wouldnt go straight back into the starting 11, would he??

I Would put him straight in with Morris

[Mike180279]

I Would put him straight in with MorrisSo Craig at LB then? Probably about right although I want Ando.

Team to get us 3 points on Saturday for me

Main

Irvine Rusty Caff Ando
Samuel Morris Craig Swankie
Homer Jacko

Bench - Hardie, Savo, Sheerin, (do we have a defender?), McLean

[john1962]

is hardie 'fully' fit again? if he was he surely wouldnt go straight back into the starting 11, would he??

Won't be availabe for this weekend

http://www.thecourier.co.uk/output/2009/01/27/sportstory12555493t0.asp

[saintj]

Craig at left mid would be better than at left back, start ando at left back or a new signing should we have 1

Just stick hardie on the bench 'if' he is fit

[saintj]

Good problem solved, is savo fit? If he is I can see him and homer upfront

[Mike180279]

Good problem solved, is savo fit? If he is I can see him and homer upfrontI have a feeling he is more likely to go with jacko purely because in the 2 games he hasnt done a lot wrong. Confidence will play a big part with this lad at such an age and for that reason alone, I think Jacko will get the nod.

[saintj]

If savo is fit I would boot homer out the team and go with your line up with savo/jacko upfront

[perth_saintee12]

If savo is fit I would boot homer out the team and go with your line up with savo/jacko upfront

Yeah and bring homer on for the last 15 mins

[toot7]

Does Morton's stadium use parts of old ships?

Last time i was their the stand was full of old, worn out planks of wood and just wondered if they were part of a ship or is their stadium just really old? (Or more likely my bad memory serves me great as usual!!)

Will be going on Saturday and how much is the 208 bus. I have already booked and just wandering how much money i got left for drink afterwards. I have been on the bus before last season and the season before but my memory is really bad and cannot remember if anyone could tell me that would be great.

[1884]

Will be going on Saturday and how much is the 208 bus. I have already booked and just wandering how much money i got left for drink afterwards. I have been on the bus before last season and the season before but my memory is really bad and cannot remember if anyone could tell me that would be great.


£10 for a non-member

[toot7]

£10 for a non-member

Cheers

[Dr Christmas Jones]

£10 for a non-memberIts a tenner for a non member on our bus:laugh:

[toot7]

£10 for a non-member

How much is it for a 15 year old on the 208 bus?

[THE LARK SAINT]

As "easy" a 3-pointer as we'll get this season. But this is the first division, so goodness knows.

Main
Irvine - Caff - Rusty - Garters
Swanks - Morris - Hardie - Craig
Savo - Jacko

doubt very much if gartland and hardie will be fit enoughto start such an important game mate!!!

[Calypso Kid]

Does Morton's stadium use parts of old ships?

Last time i was their the stand was full of old, worn out planks

That was the away end. Mongo Army on tour.

[Sainteesean]

so we wont be getting the terracing?

s'a shame (unless its raining)

how much is it to get in for a student and an adult? since i cant be botherd checking :P

[Sainteesean]

Why Is No One Talking About This Game :(

[wee john]

Do not be surprised if homer is on the bench.
DMc said the last time we played Morton he deliberately left Homer on the bench as the 2 guys in the middle are decent and mop up everything in the air.

[Noose76]

Starting to look forward to this one now, Should be a cracking day out with plenty of singing and abuse of James Grady.

[Mike180279]

Starting to look forward to this one now, Should be a cracking day out with plenty of singing and abuse of James Grady.and Davie Irons!

[Noose76]

If we're kept in the mainstand and not allowed out behind the goal then we will be nice and close to Irons and Grady, well within earshot. :D

[Radford 72]

If we're kept in the mainstand and not allowed out behind the goal then we will be nice and close to Irons and Grady, well within earshot. :D
Grady is injured unfortunately. I think you need 600 fans to get behind the goal open. With the lack of football over the past few weeks, you never know.

Hopefully the irate bloke that was in the home end of the Main Stand will be there again. I thought he was gonna burst last season when the "Davie Irons, yer a wanker" chants started.

Interesting what John says about Holmes. I'd reckoned McInnes would go with Holmes plus one but that probably won't be the case if he doesn't think he'll win much. I just worry we'll get done physically and at set pieces since they are a team of giants. Surely he won't play 4-3-3 again though, as he did last month.

[Scobby_SJFC]

where are the James Grady touches children tshirts???

cant wait for some dave irons chants as well, i love trips to morton!! hopefulyy we'll get a big noisy crowd, away days are cracking!!!

[Mike180279]

I am just gagging for it through lack of games (gagging for the football that is before anyone comments)

[perth_saintee12]

I am just gagging for it through lack of games (gagging for the football that is before anyone comments)

Yer not the only one!! cannae wait for this one!!! even if it is morton

[Noose76]

Weather is set to be no more then 5 degrees Centrigrade and heavy rain.

[Dr Christmas Jones]

Weather is set to be no more then 5 degrees Centrigrade and heavy rain.Met office says light showers,but we will agree to differ.

[AJC]

It always rains in Greenock!

[john1962]

Grady is injured unfortunately. I think you need 600 fans to get behind the goal open. With the lack of football over the past few weeks, you never know.

Hopefully the irate bloke that was in the home end of the Main Stand will be there again. I thought he was gonna burst last season when the "Davie Irons, yer a wanker" chants started.

Interesting what John says about Holmes. I'd reckoned McInnes would go with Holmes plus one but that probably won't be the case if he doesn't think he'll win much. I just worry we'll get done physically and at set pieces since they are a team of giants. Surely he won't play 4-3-3 again though, as he did last month.

But we scored from a set piece. We must put everything on top of Cuthbert. Shouldn't have taken so long last time to work it out.

[Sainteesean]

where are the James Grady touches children tshirts???

cant wait for some dave irons chants as well, i love trips to morton!! hopefulyy we'll get a big noisy crowd, away days are cracking!!!

where can i get said t-shirt?!!

[Mike180279]

where can i get said t-shirt?!!I would not be too keen to wear that t-shirt. All it takes is a photographer from a local paper you could easily find yourself defending a defamation case, without a defence!

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Bummeroony. Now not able to go due to family illness:sad:.I will though, cheer the boys on through these pages.

[1884]

Bummeroony. Now not able to go due to family illness:sad:.I will though, cheer the boys on through these pages.


What...NO GHOST?:shock:

We'll keep you informed via carrier pigeon and smoke signals.:laugh:

[101 Saint]

Do not be surprised if homer is on the bench.
DMc said the last time we played Morton he deliberately left Homer on the bench as the 2 guys in the middle are decent and mop up everything in the air.

Yeah, but the 4-3-3 was a disaster as he almost admitted. He expanded to talk about turning them on the deck so will he go with Collin and Andy?

[perth_saintee12]

Bummeroony. Now not able to go due to family illness:sad:.I will though, cheer the boys on through these pages.

:eek: controversy!!

[SingaporeSaint]

PLAY IT ON THE GROUND

Main

Irvine Rusty Caff Anderson
Miller Morris Craig Swankie
Milne Jackson

Bench - Samuel, Moon, Sheerin, Gartland, McLean

[Oldmuirton]

PLAY IT ON THE GROUND

Main

Irvine Rusty Caff Anderson
Miller Morris Craig Swankie
Milne Jackson

Bench - Samuel, Moon, Sheerin, Gartland, McLean

I like this team but I'd start Sheerin before Swankie. We miss too much when Sheerin is left out.

[perth_saintee12]

I like this team but I'd start Sheerin before Swankie. We miss too much when Sheerin is left out.

Spot on, thought that against partick.

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

For anyone like myself who cannot be at Morton...You can listen to a live webcast of the match. See the official Morton website, www.gmfc.net for details.

It does involve a small cost...£2.75

[Mike180279]

Hardie suggests that Saints may play missing out the midfield in his interview on the website. Sounds like Homer is starting.

[john1962]

Hardie suggests that Saints may play missing out the midfield in his interview on the website. Sounds like Homer is starting.

Not sure I would take anything said on tactics a day or so before the game as gospel

[Mike180279]

Not sure I would take anything said on tactics a day or so before the game as gospelI know not silly just the way he suggested that may need to give the midfield a miss, sounds like something that has been covered on the training ground. Just reading into this that I dont think we will start Jacko/Savo Samuel/Jacko Samuel/Savo as has been called for this week.

[john1962]

I know not silly just the way he suggested that may need to give the midfield a miss, sounds like something that has been covered on the training ground. Just reading into this that I dont think we will start Jacko/Savo Samuel/Jacko Samuel/Savo as has been called for this week.

Sorry Mike didn't mean to suggest that.

I haven't a clue how we will line up. I see benefits in both. I do think we would boss the midfield with Liam and Jody in there. I would like to see us get them turning. Pretty sure their centre backs would be happier against Homer though. He may be used to soften them up.

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

As the illness which my good lady was suffering from is not as bad as first thought and she is recovering well, I have now re-booked for the bus and will be in attendance at Greenock after all...Great news all round....

Time for a team.................

Main

Irvine, Rusty,Caff, Gartland. .

Swankie, Morris, Craig, Sheerin

Savo Jacko

Bench...McLean, Ando ,Millar, Holmes,Samuel.

No room at the Inn for...Hardie, Peaso, Mooner,James,

Lets get right intae them from the kick off and come home with 3 points

'MON THE SAINTS...

[CynicalSaintee]

As the illness which my good lady was suffering from is not as bad as first thought and she is recovering well, I have now re-booked for the bus and will be in attendance at Greenock after all...Great news all round....

Time for a team.................

Main

Irvine, Rusty,Caff, Gartland. .

Swankie, Morris, Craig, Sheerin

Savo Jacko

Bench...McLean, Ando ,Millar, Holmes,Samuel.

No room at the Inn for...Hardie, Peaso, Mooner,James,

Agree with the lineup, but two strikers on the bench? Isn't that a little top-heavy? I'd switch Samuel for Mooner.

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Agree with the lineup, but two strikers on the bench? Isn't that a little top-heavy? I'd switch Samuel for Mooner.

Mooner is not 100% fit...From official site...

"Anderson is troubled with an ankle knock although he could probably still make the bench if required and Kevin Moon who this morning put pen to paper on a two year contract extension – will travel despite receiving ongoing treatment for a pelvic problem."

[Scobby_SJFC]

Am buzzing for tomorrow, am just praying everyone else is up for it and get some songs on the go!!!

[perth_saintee12]

Am buzzing for tomorrow, am just praying everyone else is up for it and get some songs on the go!!!

Same as, cannae wait for this one!!

[CynicalSaintee]

Mooner is not 100% fit...From official site...

"Anderson is troubled with an ankle knock although he could probably still make the bench if required and Kevin Moon who this morning put pen to paper on a two year contract extension – will travel despite receiving ongoing treatment for a pelvic problem."

Baws, forgot about that.

You're probably spot-on, then.

[Mike180279]

I just have a feeling that craig will be at left back although I dont want it. Maybe bring gartland on later but just dont think he will have two defenders not 100%

[Rowdy Roddy Piper]

GK - Main, DR - Irvine, DL - Gartland, DC - Rutkiewicz and McCaffrey
MR - Craig, ML - Sheerin, MC - Millar, MC - Morris
ST - Holmes/Samuel, ST - Jackson/Milne

[CynicalSaintee]

GK - Main, DR - Irvine, DL - Gartland, DC - Rutkiewicz and McCaffrey
MR - Craig, ML - Sheerin, MC - Millar, MC - Morris
ST - Holmes/Samuel, ST - Jackson/Milne

Very curious. Craig's left sided, after all. Sheerin, Millar and Morris and mid would be very creative, though.

[sjfcsean]

Come on Saints.... Make it another win :D

[perth_saintee12]

Come on Saints.... Make it another win :D

Fingers crossed, lets make it 2 defeats this season at home for the tinks from Greenock!!

[StuartBeedieFanClub]

As for the game, I can see another draw here. I fear our lack of match action and lack of goals may affect us. That said, Savo and Hardie have had extra rest so should be fighting fit for this one.

I reckon 1-1 with Savo scoring[/QUOTE]

I have us on my fixed odds for the first time this season, but my head tells me 1-1 with Liam pen.

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

As for the game, I can see another draw here. I fear our lack of match action and lack of goals may affect us. That said, Savo and Hardie have had extra rest so should be fighting fit for this one.

I reckon 1-1 with Savo scoring

I have us on my fixed odds for the first time this season, but my head tells me 1-1 with Liam pen.[/QUOTE]

BELIEVE.............


WIN.WIN.WIN.

3-1

[StuartBeedieFanClub]

So many times we should take all three points in the last few seasons and have only taken the one, I pray we can push on and run away with this league, we will not have a better opportunity that this season.

[Saint.Justin]

Just caught the news this morning guys

Forecasts are predicting this weekend will be the coldest in 13 years!!

Fingers crossed the game goes ahead...

:D

[Teamwork]

So many times we should take all three points in the last few seasons and have only taken the one, I pray we can push on and run away with this league, we will not have a better opportunity that this season.

hard to disagree with any of that - all we have to do is match Dunfermlines results over the next few weeks and we are home and hosed, i dont want a cliffhanger end of season run in - lets get it wrapped up early !! :D

[Mike180279]

Ok boys and girls, thats me just about set to leave. Weather looks great from here, little chance of a call off. Come on Saints 3 POINTS PLEASE........

[soulfulsaint]

Perfect day in the west - cold but bright - Cmon da Saints

[perth_saintee12]

The day is here cannae wait for this one!!!!

MON YOU SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[silver_blue]

8 degrees on the West Coast according to my car. Wear your summer gear. :)Perfect day for three points.

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Time to get going. Hope it's a profitable day and we see some decent football . Silky skills, flair, passion and excitement....Maybe I ask for too much..

There's only one Perth St.Johnstone.....

COME ON SAINTS..

[Saline Saint]

Just about to head off for sunny Greenock,the Huns are at home so the traffic will be crap.We need goals and three points today its probably because its a while since our last league game but I feel we need to kick start our challenge for the title again.2 nil to the Saints.

[saintee4life]

hope we can match their physical play an not get bullied outa the game. heart says 1-0 win, head says a draw. nae word on a left back yet?

[Ramagamma]

I'm quite pessimistic about this one.

Morton have only lost 1 home game out of 11. I thought they would be something of a diddy team but they really have climbed up the table since October time.

I see a 1-1 draw here. That or 1-0 to Morton.

[sjfc.spl.09-10]

I'm quite pessimistic about this one.

Morton have only lost 1 home game out of 11. I thought they would be something of a diddy team but they really have climbed up the table since October time.

I see a 1-1 draw here. That or 1-0 to Morton.

Dick ! :D

[O'Rourke]

I would happily take a one nil Saints victory to get us back into the winning mentality and put more pressure onto those just behind us.

I hope Martin Hardie is fit to resume.

Has Jody scored this season? I would love to see his name on the score sheet today.

[dave mc]

Main
Irvine Rusty Caff Gartland
Millar Morris Craig Sheerin
Holmes Savo

[sjfcsean]

MORTON: Cuthbert, Walker, Smith, Shimmin, Greacen, Masterton, Finlayson, McGuffie, Weatherson, Wake, McAlister Subs: Jenkins, Paartalu, Russell, Trialist, Stewart

ST JOHNSTONE: Main, Irvine, Gartland, Morris, Rutkiewicz, McCaffrey, Millar, Craig, Holmes, Milne, Sheerin Subs: Anderson, Swankie, Samuel, Jackson, McLean

Referee: C Thomson

[Tranmere Saintee]

Holmes has just bulleted a header just over the bar:sad:

Livi 2 - 0 up on Ross County

Scumdee 0 - 1 Clyde (McLaren)

[Finners]

*** willie mclaren scored v dundee at dens

[Brian Potter]

*** willie mclaren scored v dundee at dens


:razz:

[sjfcsean]

:)

[sjfcsean]

1-0 Queens :D

[dave mc]

Pars 1-0 Down

[dave mc]

According to radio scotland open all mics,Saints look the likelier team

[Tranmere Saintee]

Savo off injured:sad:

Scumdee have equalised

[dave mc]

Savo off,hamstring

[Tranmere Saintee]

Scumdee 2 - 1 up:sad:

[Tranmere Saintee]

Partick 1 - 0 Airdrie.

Livi 3 - 0 Ross

[Brian Potter]

We could do with a little goal! :?

[injured saint]

0-0 ht

[scotty gordon]

come on saints we need to win

[sjfc.spl.09-10]

Come On Perth St Johnstone!!

[Burghsaintee]

Ross County got one back against Livi. Score currently 3 - 1, any chance they can do it for us?

[O'Rourke]

I wish there was a new John Brogan lurking about down the leagues. We are very short of a goal threat up front and Savo could be out for a while if he's twanged his hammy.

[weesainty]

there is hes called bobby barr

[O'Rourke]

time for a bit of aliteration:

Bring Back Bobby Barr

[scotty gordon]

for feck sake saints this is our chance o pulling further away fae the pars CUM ON U SAINTS

[weesainty]

hes on target reguler is he not the top scorer in the 3rd div

[O'Rourke]

hes on target reguler is he not the top scorer in the 3rd div

Broggie was signed from Albion Rovers!

[Tranmere Saintee]

Dobbie makes it 2 - 0

[sjfcsean]

2-0 Steven Dobbie :D

[scotty gordon]

any updates please

[scotty gordon]

CUM ON SAINTS

[Finners]

apparently holmes hit the bar with a header

[Tranmere Saintee]

Holmes getting closer - he has now hit the bar with a header

[CynicalSaintee]

This is getting embarrassing. It's all very well having a solid defense, but if we can't score, what's the bloody point?

[O'Rourke]

very very frustrating indeed

[sainteesrule]

Come on Saints!

[CynicalSaintee]

Livingston are now 4 points behind us, if my maths is correct. Dunfermline drop to third.

[sainteesrule]

Partick 3 behind and Livi 4, Dunfy 6 drop to 4th.

[Saintly Child]

We have been living like a cat with 9 lives for so long, we couldn't get anymore chances to wrap this league up.

Cmon Saints score you buggers

[CynicalSaintee]

Partick 3 behind and Livi 4, Dunfy 6 drop to 4th.

Ah nuts, Partick are winning as well, aren't they?

Guff. Come on Saints!

[sainteesrule]

Yep 1 nil to Partick. Live league table http://live.skysports.com/ScoreCentre/live.html

[Tranmere Saintee]

Partick have played 2 more games than us and Livi 1 more.

[Indicator]

But we've been living off other clubs results for weeks now. Luckily they are STILL going for us but this isn't impressive.

[Finners]

pretty poor fare division one this year, IF we win the leauge we will need to vastly improve

[Tranmere Saintee]

2 penalty claims turned down for saints

[scotty gordon]

livi 3 rc 2

[sainteesrule]

Ross Co might nick a draw yet, 3-2.

[Dennistoun Saint]

Sounds like we've been unlucky with penalty claims including a free-kick that was taken on the line after a foul on Irvine.
Got to find the goals soon - can't rely on 0-0s for the rest of the season.

[scotty gordon]

this Is Pish Saints

[sjfcsean]

Morton almost scored.

[O'Rourke]

yawn

[Tranmere Saintee]

FT

[Dennistoun Saint]

0-0 ft

[sainteesrule]

FT

[Tranmere Saintee]

Livi 4 - 2

[injured saint]

0-0 ft

[Saintly Child]

Shite we need a goal scorer, Sammy isnt doing it for his big wages.

[Dennistoun Saint]

Only 0-0 in Scotland. I know Savo went off injured but Holmes and Savo isn't working anymore. Time to bring Peaso back in?

[sainteesrule]

Sammy will hardly be on big wages.

[sainteesrule]

Give Peaso a shot, he knows where the goals are.

[faircityboy]

another draw.why cant we just kill teams off.this week other teams have clawed some points back on us.the pars slip up the livi & jags get closer.

[Finners]

this isnt going to end well if we carry this on, ok fine we're still on a great unbeaten run but its not producing enough wins. I think we're missing a good few goals and unable to kill teams off when we should

[sainteesrule]

4 goals in the last 8 games is , quite frankly, absolute pish!

[Cagey]

A bit disappointing but I thought we would be lucky to get a point before the game as Morton are probably the form team over the last 6 to 10 games so have to be happy with another point. Just as well there are other teams dropping points or we would be out of it by now.

[St Mikey]

Livvy get 4 in one game and we take 8 to get it.

Don't think either Sammy or Holmes are the options for us. Neither seem to contribute the goals they really should, considering they call themselves strikers.

[pavel]

With the competition for places up front they have to be scoring or be dropped.
Providing that chances are being created. If not then we are just boring.
Teams are happy to sit back as well, which doesn't help. But we need to be getting through that.

[StDuncM]

Give Peaso a shot, he knows where the goals are.


...................and the pies!!!!

[StDuncM]

4 goals in the last 8 games is , quite frankly, absolute pish!

Top of the league still though, you misery!

Were you there to see the p**h?

[jez1971]

OK our goal record isn't too impressive in recent weeks but FFS we're still top of the league!!

Far too much doom and gloom - let's take a big support to Dingwall next Sat and get right behind the team!

[sjfc_camo]

Time for Jacko to get a run in the team

[Sainteesean]

just home - the delivery is terrible upto the strikers at the moment and we looked very poor around the penalty area. we should have had 2 penalty in my opinion and the referee actually awarded one of them, only to listen to the morton players moaning and award it ON THE LINE of the box...

referee - pish poor.
performance - decent but lacking


what happend to savo? worrying.

and for the record. sammy was great when he came on, looked a threat.

[soulfulsaint]

Back in - a bit deflating but still getting points. Thought Gartland had a good debut. Three penalty claims turned down and hit the bar, so not all doom and gloom. Many said they'd settle for a draw. Well youv'e got it. Still clear with games in hand and another week closer to the line. Not celebrating but not despondent either. A goal would be nice.

[O'Rourke]

Back in - a bit deflating but still getting points. Thought Gartland had a good debut. Three penalty claims turned down and hit the bar, so not all doom and gloom. Many said they'd settle for a draw. Well youv'e got it. Still clear with games in hand and another week closer to the line. Not celebrating but not despondent either. A goal would be nice.

I honestly believe we need the kind of luck that only a Pearly King could bestowe upon us.

[mainstand]

just home - the delivery is terrible upto the strikers at the moment and we looked very poor around the penalty area. we should have had 2 penalty in my opinion and the referee actually awarded one of them, only to listen to the morton players moaning and award it ON THE LINE of the box...

referee - pish poor.
performance - decent but lacking


what happend to savo? worrying.

and for the record. sammy was great when he came on, looked a threat.

The ref got it right on the freekick on teh edge of teh box despite teh fact taht he originally gave the pen. On the Jody pen i thought it was a stone waller.

Hit the bar from a homer header which had teh goalie beaten hands down. I liked teh 3 at the back formation today which allowed Irvine and Craig to puch on a lot more. It will be interesting to see what 101 things about Dels tactics :-)

Savo looked like he had a hamstring injury.

Overall happy with a draw but we are just missing something up front whaich would give us that little bit extra.

Came out behind a couple of guys moaning about a draw saying that they are too scared to lose, taht we are not pushing loads up the park and all that mcInnes is bothered about is winning the league. HELLO ARE WE NOT ALL INTERESTED IN THAT!! Playing 2 attack minded wingbacks and 3 at teh back disproves that theory in my mind.

[lossiesaint]

Just go have a look at the league table and see how many games Morton have lost at home...... I'm happy with a draw! Humping Dundee next week will make it all seem better! We havent lost anything really in the long run here, our games in hand over 2nd and 3rd will see us in good stead I am sure.. Dunfermline will see this as a bigger problem than us... reasons to be cheerful?

[Jags Ya Bas!]

Irvine was brought down outside the box and Jody dived. However, I felt you should have had a penalty when Walker diverted a cross out for a corner with his arm.

Some of you lot should be ashamed of yourselves. An old dear was struggling to get down the stairs and it took the lone Jag to help her. ;-)

[SJC]

Irvine was brought down outside the box and Jody dived. However, I felt you should have had a penalty when Walker diverted a cross out for a corner with his arm.

Some of you lot should be ashamed of yourselves. An old dear was struggling to get down the stairs and it took the lone Jag to help her. ;-)

You were at our game again? Better get a namechange to Saints Ya Bas!

[Jags Ya Bas!]

You were at our game again? Better get a namechange to Saints Ya Bas!

I fancied a change of scenery, but I've learned my lesson. Terrible game of football.

[lossiesaint]

I fancied a change of scenery, but I've learned my lesson. Terrible game of football.

Cant be any worse than watching a terrible game of football on a rugby pitch!... or is that the other way round on a Saturday? :wink:

[mainstand]

Some of you lot should be ashamed of yourselves. An old dear was struggling to get down the stairs and it took the lone Jag to help her. ;-)

You met 101 then :-)

[saint_laurie]

This is getting embarrassing. It's all very well having a solid defense, but if we can't score, what's the bloody point?

I read this forum quite a bit as I live at the other end of the country and, to be honest, there are a quite amazing amount of fuds who post during the games.

3 points clear with 2 games in hand and a draw against a team that have lost 1 at home all season. Unbeaten in 16 games which is our best record for 13 years and odds on to win the league. Yet it is nothing but moan, moan, fu@$*ng moan. What is the point of posting "this is pish Saints" midway through the 2nd half of a game you are not at??

I picked out one quote but it was one of numerous idiotic posts from people not at the game. It comes to something when you have to log on to P&B for some decent chat.

[templeofsaints]

Temple reports up now - thought we played well enough but lacked conviction in front of goal at times. Defence is as solid as ever and Garters had a good debut - certainly not a man to take crap off anyone. Midfield was excellent but up front we struggled. Savo did well early on (not sure why he went off) and Homer had a couple of good headers including one off the bar. Sammy did ok but he was easily crowded out and lacked support as the game wore on - Homer seemed to be carrying a knock.

As for the penalties, thought Jody's and the handball should have been given. Irvine's was a close one but ref, or rather the linesmen possibly got it right. However given it was a last man challenge and Irvine was lining up a shot why was there no card shown?

I'm happy enough with the result. Crappielow is a rotten ground to go to (and not just for the lack of legroom) and they'll cause other teams just as many problems. We may not be scoring many goals, but right now the defence looks as good as it has all season and that is a big confidence booster going into next week.

[Jags Ya Bas!]

Savo did well early on (not sure why he went off)

He asked to come off. Looked to me as if he tweaked his hamstring.