Radford 72 810 Report post Posted April 21, 2013 Considering our lofty position, watching Saints this season has been incredibly frustrating at times and today was no different. Really should have found a third goal when we were ahead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rik2304 4,270 Report post Posted April 21, 2013 SuperMannus. No brainer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The ghost of Jim Morton 2,417 Report post Posted April 21, 2013 Mannus AGAIN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
templeofsaints 232 Report post Posted April 21, 2013 Has to be Mannus. Thought Abeid was excellent as well though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saintly Child 160 Report post Posted April 21, 2013 Mannus used to give me the shites but his performances over the last few weeks has been outstanding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edstar101 2,937 Report post Posted April 21, 2013 Mannus had two or three saves in a short spell in the first half that were outstanding, and others throughout the game. Nail on for MoM for me today. Â Thought MacLean had a great game as well. Worked VERY hard for the cause. Â I have clearly stated it before, and I will again, Scobbie is a very decent player and impressed me again today 1 The ghost of Jim Morton reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One Goran Stanic 68 Report post Posted April 21, 2013 Maclean was excellent. Played the lone striker role very well today. Tireless and enthusiastic and he used the ball well. Took his goal really well too, it's easy to make a mess of those chances, as County's fat striker proved in the 2nd half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john1962 574 Report post Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) Richie Brittain was the Saints player who had most effect on the result.  Thought Abeid and Scobbie, apartfrom a moment of madness, played well and it was Maclean's best game for a while but Mannus was outstanding especially when the central defenders appeared to have their minds elsewhere in the first half. Edited April 21, 2013 by john1962 1 auld reekie saint reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony_polster 29 Report post Posted April 21, 2013 Millar for me, he looked our most hungry out-field player. Mannus made some world class saves, but due to his spill for first pen I went for Millar. 1 bruce reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edstar101 2,937 Report post Posted April 21, 2013 Millar for me, he looked our most hungry out-field player. Mannus made some world class saves, but due to his spill for first pen I went for Millar. Â Tony, we were right behind the shot and it moved all over the place. If Wright had just hoofed the ball clear (as he should have done) then the 'spill' to which you refer would doubtless never have been mentioned once on the forum 1 garydavidson reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBored 273 Report post Posted April 21, 2013 Mannus...though Abeid had a very good first half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajs 132 Report post Posted April 21, 2013 Mannus save from Sproule just before half time was one of the best i have seen a saints keeper make for yonks, Big Al for MOTM and for POTY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radford 72 810 Report post Posted April 22, 2013 I think our outfield performance was good enough though that I'd like to find someone there to vote for and when he gets a goal, MacLean's performance means so much more. Not sure he did much different from usual but making his mark on the final score gets him the nod from me I think. Certainly his performance was far better than the big battering ram playing the same role for the opposition.  Mannus made some top saves again (one from Sproule in particular) and wouldn't lay any real blame at him for their first but the spill wasn't pretty and would have liked to see him (and indeed any others) helping Frazer Wright out a bit with a call. Disappointing few weeks for Wright though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garydavidson 1,443 Report post Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) Scobbie was so very close to getting a vote but that challenege for the second penalty was just not needed. He had done so well to stop any effective play down his side. Abeid was again full of energy and always seemed to be our man on the ball. Â MacLean was superb at not giving the County defence anytime on the ball. Â My vote goes to big al and his invisible shopping bags. Some cracking saves and could do very little with the penalties. Edited April 22, 2013 by garydavidson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave mc 1,319 Report post Posted April 22, 2013 Millar for me, he looked our most hungry out-field player. Mannus made some world class saves, but due to his spill for first pen I went for Millar. It was Millars dallying and taking a touch that caused the penalty imo, had he or wright hoofed it, Mannus' fumble wouldn't have been punished, and it was an awkward shot to take in the wind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_Beatson 767 Report post Posted April 22, 2013 Millar was brilliant up at ICT - and did OK for periods yesterday, but still offers next to nothing in an attacking sense. And at the end he twice gave the ball away in utterly ridiculous circumstances - once simply passing it under no pressure straight to the feet of a County player, and the second time intercepting a pass not meant for him and toeing it out the park. He's not our best option in that position (Cregg is for me).I'm voting for Maclean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOODLUM65 2,429 Report post Posted April 22, 2013 As someone who normally defends Chris, I agree with Jamie above. Apart from a stupid lunged for the penalty, thought Scobbie was excellent and Sproule went unnoticed . However I cast my vote for Mannus . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seannachie 120 Report post Posted April 22, 2013 Mannus again...hope he stays  McLean had a very good game as did Abeid. Tam Scobbie had nearly won me over before his blunder for the second penalty, other than that he had a solid game.  Loved watching Edward's pace leaving County defenders standing. Wonder how he would do if on from the start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saintdunc 573 Report post Posted April 22, 2013 Watched it on ESPN and Mannus was outstanding. For the record IMO I thought Millar was abysmal. Abeid was industrious and creative as well but Mannus was the boy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nelly78 329 Report post Posted April 22, 2013 Mannus again...hope he stays  McLean had a very good game as did Abeid. Tam Scobbie had nearly won me over before his blunder for the second penalty, other than that he had a solid game.  Loved watching Edward's pace leaving County defenders standing. Wonder how he would do if on from the start.  Cheers, you've pretty much summed up what I was going to say!  Would love to see Edwards get a game from the start instead of 15-20 mins at the end. I'd be tempted to bring Craig, Edwards and Cregg in for Millar, Vine and Tade on Saturday. I know it's radical thinking playing wide midfielders instead of strikers in the wide midfield positions, but it might just catch on......I think Cregg provides more cover for the defence than Millar, which allows Muzz to push on more and have a greater influence on the game. 2 541ntees and ajs reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony_polster 29 Report post Posted April 23, 2013 Tony, we were right behind the shot and it moved all over the place. If Wright had just hoofed the ball clear (as he should have done) then the 'spill' to which you refer would doubtless never have been mentioned once on the forum  Add to that the fact that I voted for the player that gave away said penalty, is there a "change my vote as I voted after a knee jerk reaction button" ??? No! Well there should be! 1 541ntees reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
541ntees 658 Report post Posted April 23, 2013 great performances by Mannus(again) Abeid and Maclean but my vote goes to Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fergiefootball 207 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 Alan Mannus the main man again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
