Aitchy Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thought I would start this thread as we obviously have a few discussing travel plans etc, however none discussing the actual game! Its hard to predict the outcome of the game, as we obviously do not know a great deal about Eskisehirspor, however I think its safe to say that we could have got an easier draw! Players such as Diomansy Kamara (Ex WBA & Celtic), Dede (Ex Borussia Dortmund) and Pele (Ex Inter Milan) all hint at the quality they have within their team. Obviously the heat is going to have a major impact on our players as well. I would imagine we will line-up in a 4-5-1 formation, which worked well for us last season in games at Celtic Park and Ibrox. Possible starting line-up: Mannus Miller Anderson Wright C.Davidson Millar Adams M.Davidson Craig Hasselbaink Tade Hopefully we can keep it tight and get the tie back to Perth with a chance of still progressing. Win, lose or draw I think its safe to safe we are all going to enjoy ourselves anyway! Your thoughts on the game? knipsensoms 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenrothes saintee Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Hoping for a draw of any description, but a 1-0 deficit won't be too bad. COYS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broon Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 If we escape still in the tie then I'll be more than happy taking them back to McDiarmid Park. Difficult to name a team considering we know virtually nothing about the opposition and have hardly kicked a ball in pre-season. However, I'd go for: Mannus Miller Ando Wright Davidson Hasslebaink Cregg Millar Davidson Craig Tade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beej Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I'd settle for an away goal and no more than 3 against, I think that would still give us a chance to turn the tie around at fortress McDiarmid!? Beej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollandes Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Away supporters : http://oi49.tinypic.com/iqlfye.jpg edit: image was too big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDougie Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Away supporters : http://oi49.tinypic.com/iqlfye.jpg edit: image was too big Excellent, the front wall is the perfect height for the Edinburgh Saints Flag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiangsu Sainty Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 If this is true, and its a big if, then it is nice to see the Eses management getting into the spirit of the game St Johnstone manager Steve Lomas has revealed Turkish Europa League opponents Eskisehirspor tried to trick him by handing him a bogus teamsheet at a weekend friendly. (Various) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al C Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Three nil, Tade hat trick, left foot, right knee, head. Easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekayisdag Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 boofin sezgin-servet-diego-dede hürriyet-alper-veysel erkan-batu-kamara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 boofin sezgin-servet-diego-dede hürriyet-alper-veysel erkan-batu-kamara Is that Freddie Boffin of West Ham fame? This will be one helluva tough match for us - I'd imagine they would give Celtic a run for their money so we will definitely have to be at our very best to stand any chance over the two legs. Keep it tight away, hopefully sneak a goal and come back to McDiarmid with at least an outside chance of going through. Gutted I'm not going, but enjoy the trip guys. Fingers crossed the game goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsy Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Is that Freddie Boffin of West Ham fame? This will be one helluva tough match for us - I'd imagine they would give Celtic a run for their money so we will definitely have to be at our very best to stand any chance over the two legs. Keep it tight away, hopefully sneak a goal and come back to McDiarmid with at least an outside chance of going through. Gutted I'm not going, but enjoy the trip guys. Fingers crossed the game goes well! was his name not ruud boffin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Thinking about the team line, I think I'd like to see us going 'robust'. I'd be tempted to go; Mannus Miller Anderson Wright C Davidson Millar Adams M Davidson Craig Hasselbaink Tade (if fit) otherwise May Loads of power and strength in that team, with sprinklings of pace up front and on the wings. We would have a real chance of doing damage at set pieces with that team too. I get the impression we'll struggle as the game goes on because of the heat, but the motivation of playing in Europe will hopefully keep our guys going. COME ON SAINTS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 was his name not ruud boffin? So it was. Was just trying to add to the massive list of Freddies at/formerly of West Ham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Rave Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 As long as its sunny, there's beer and the Saints fans are on song it should be a great night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 History shows that we've never won a game away in Europe with two big defeats which knocked us out. So I would hope we could keep things tight but that will be difficult because Turkish football is good and there are variables outwith our control. Atmosphere will be an experience. C'mon Saints! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekayisdag Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 sorry ruud boffin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havana Saint Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I've watched a few EsK games online. I have to say I was not overly impressed. Some of their midfield was pedestrian at times. They are certianly a lot worse than Celtic. Nothing to fear at all in my opinion. A tough tie but a lot easier than Monaco all those years ago. Kamara is their top player, didn't exactly have an amazing spell in Scotland. If we play to our capabilities the tie will be up for grabs still next week. COYS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Is Dave MacKay definitely not fit for this? If he isn't then I'd go with the above team lineup suggestions, with 5 in midfield. Like to think we could sneak a draw, and a score draw would be excellent. I'll go for 1-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havana Saint Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I say 3 -1 Saints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Just realised I've named the exact same team as Aitchy... ...Great minds and all that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noose76 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I'm treating this tie as an away trip to Parkhead or Ibrox, so a 1-0 defeat would be a positive result. Tade will hopefully bully their defenders with Hasselbaink feeding off his handy work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dev Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I've watched a few EsK games online. I have to say I was not overly impressed. Some of their midfield was pedestrian at times. They are certianly a lot worse than Celtic. Nothing to fear at all in my opinion. A tough tie but a lot easier than Monaco all those years ago. Kamara is their top player, didn't exactly have an amazing spell in Scotland. If we play to our capabilities the tie will be up for grabs still next week. COYS I saw Athletic Bilbao vs. Trabzonspor in the Europa League qualifiers last season, finished 0-0. I thought the standard of the Turks was very good, they were well organised and a good level. I think you're underestimating them, they look like they could give us a bit of a doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I saw Athletic Bilbao vs. Trabzonspor in the Europa League qualifiers last season, finished 0-0. I thought the standard of the Turks was very good, they were well organised and a good level. I think you're underestimating them, they look like they could give us a bit of a doing. Stop being so Scottish!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDougie Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I'm treating this tie as an away trip to Parkhead or Ibrox, so a 1-0 defeat would be a positive result. Tade will hopefully bully their defenders with Hasselbaink feeding off his handy work. Good way to look at this match TBH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Someone was quick off the mark with the scarves - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ST-Johnstone-FC-vs-Eskisehirspor-FC-Euro-Cup-2012-/160846463426?pt=UK_SportsMemorabilia_Football_Memorabilia_ET&hash=item25733241c2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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