Aitchy Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Anyway back on topic. Arabs not the same team since Goodwillie left. They leak goals so let's get SAS in and around them. Not so sure. They still are a decent team and we will have to be at our best to get something on Saturday. McKay-Stevens, Russell and Armstrong all the ability and pace to hurt us. It is important we target Kenneth again, get Fran running at him and he will be in all sort of bother. If Murray Davidson dosent make it, to me it is a "no brainer" - Mooner must play. Would also consider putting Chris Millar back in on the right side, United are dangerous down the left with Paul Dixon and McKay-Stevens combining well, and personally I feel Millar puts in a far better shift than Lee Croft. As always, it is vital we get right behind the team on Saturday. United are flying after their victory at Ibrox last week and they will travel in good numbers, lets hope they head back along the Tay with their faces tripping them. Cmon you Saints! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint in exile Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Should be a cracking game.Hard one to call....but i`ll do my best ;0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODAB Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Anyway back on topic. Arabs not the same team since Goodwillie left. They leak goals so let's get SAS in and around them. Big question is who replaces Muzz if he doesnt make it ?????? Daly and Russell have scored more goals than the SAS, not bad given United are apparently guff. Earlier in the season Saints were easily the better side, and should have been able to beat United. United are groing in confidence and are looking much more effective with the introduction of GMS. However United are incredibly inconsistent, not just form one game to another but from one half to another. Saints should go in slight favourites but I'd suggest a draw is the most likely outcome. (Oh and the reason United didn't look the same side is because they lost Goodie, Conway, Buaben and Gomis) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingaporeSaint Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 If Murray Davidson dosent make it, to me it is a "no brainer" - Mooner must play. I have read a lot of posts in the past that say Morris and Mooner just don't play well together combined in the central midfield role. I would go with Mooner but maybe there is some truth in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingaporeSaint Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 United are groing in confidence and are looking much more effective with the introduction of GMS. QUOTE] One point out of nine in the SPL in 2012, impressive stuff ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smarmy Arab Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 is smarmy coming?are ye gonna be in the barossa before the game as i got ye a present.am no bitter am better. cys I will be at the game, but I'm taking my boy so will not be able to join you in the bar (or cubicle) before the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODAB Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 That would in games where we played against the best team in Scotland and the third best team in Scotland. Still you're right we took battering in those games and were lucky to come away with a point. And we got through the cup by playing a diddy team at home. I think Ebbe Skovdal said it best about statistics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smarmy Arab Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 If Saints win (for the first time in 12 years ) we can forget catching you....and you will probably finish above us (for the first time in a decade ) if Utd win, its all back on and hopefully we can continue the astonishing spring form that Houstie and the boys have delivered in each of the last 2 seasons. Let the hoodoo continue! Bring it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 SaS a must for this game. Moon in if Murray isn't fit, and Wright in for Cracks, who wasn't good enough on Sunday. Marcus isn't on international duty til next month. Think it was just the managers tactics and u21 requirement that kept him oot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Grieve Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Can I just say 'We hate Dundee,' as no one else has posted it yet:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODAB Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 SaS a must for this game. Moon in if Murray isn't fit, and Wright in for Cracks, who wasn't good enough on Sunday. Marcus isn't on international duty til next month. Think it was just the managers tactics and u21 requirement that kept him oot. I hope Mr Lomas doesn't read this forum but I'd suggest Adams, if fit, might be the best choice. United's midfield have often struggled with physical opponents this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al C Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have read a lot of posts in the past that say Morris and Mooner just don't play well together combined in the central midfield role. I would go with Mooner but maybe there is some truth in this. This is a myth that has developed for some reason. There is no reason why two players who are both good at keeping possession should not play together. Whilst both are small physically they are also prepared to get "stuck in" which seems to be a quality that is more desirable than playing passes to team mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryangordon86 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Morris wins a lot of headers that he shouldn't get near, think Adams is out injured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingaporeSaint Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I am confused, are you not playing against the third best team in Scotland this weekend ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mc Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Wouldn't surprise me if Midge is wide right to combat their big threat on their left side, with Croft in one if Muzz is out.Utd not the biggest or strongest ,so a midfield with three midgets would suffice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintj Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I hope Mr Lomas doesn't read this forum but I'd suggest Adams, if fit, might be the best choice. United's midfield have often struggled with physical opponents this season. I'd probably have Adams in the starting 11 every weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODAB Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 This is a myth that has developed for some reason. There is no reason why two players who are both good at keeping possession should not play together. Whilst both are small physically they are also prepared to get "stuck in" which seems to be a quality that is more desirable than playing passes to team mates. Barca tried using small players in midfield, can't remember how it worked out. The Scottish mentality is to praise "up and at'em" attitude as opposed to players who keep the ball. I would have players who keep the ball well ahead of any other type of midfielder but United do struggle against the big, physical midfielders. Having said that, Scott Robertson is coming onto a game (possibly due to being out of contract) and he is a bit more adept at dealing with bigger players. I've not seen a huge amount of Moon (as he is always injured when I watch Saints) but he does seem to be a good passer but has failed to take a hold of any of the games I've seen him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenrothes saintee Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Looking forward to the game and Saints winning. COYS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I rate Adams very highly, but i believe he is currently injured. He is a similar player to Murray Davidson, and the obvious replacement if Murray is not fit. I must say I am not convinced by the Midge can't play in the middle comments. In my opinion, the last time he played in the middle he wasn't good enough anywhere on the park, but his game has improved enormously since then. Most improved Saints player I can remember watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE LARK SAINT Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I will be at the game, but I'm taking my boy so will not be able to join you in the bar (or cubicle) before the game. Child friendly!!Don't use that excuse:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wish i was Joe McGurn Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Radio Scotland says the game is Tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smarmy Arab Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Child friendly!!Don't use that excuse:wink: Are children/non members allowed into the Barrossa St club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wish i was Joe McGurn Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Are children/non members allowed into the Barrossa St club? Yep. Nothing stopping you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingaporeSaint Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Are children/non members allowed into the Barrossa St club? Yep, pleanty chance to get shafted, before, during and after the game ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Barca tried using small players in midfield, can't remember how it worked out. Not very well - they couldn't even beat you lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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