RandomGuy Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 As TRS has said, we've never had a natural left winger since he left, Lappins more defensive and Craigs returned from Hibs in a more conservative mould aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Do we start him on Saturday?I was wondering if we should start him in February, never mind Saturday! wee john, Inchcolm, south inch and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lossiesaint Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 As TRS has said, we've never had a natural left winger since he left, Lappins more defensive and Craigs returned from Hibs in a more conservative mould aswell.So what we playing then? 3-5-2 or 4-5-1 to accommodate another winger? I imagine it will be 4-5-1 again.... great... Watch good football up to last 3rd then have no -one to pass to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Saints Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Not convinced this wasn't a knee jerk reaction by Tommy, as Saints fans wanted good news after the last 4 days, although getting a player who obviously never made the grade at his last 2 clubs does not set the heather alight.In my opinion we have enough naturally left footed players who can play wide left.I'm happy to be proved wrong by him though.Why would you think it's a knee jerk reaction? He's clearly been near/at the top of our wish-list since the summer transfer window opened.Technically speaking, St. Johnstone and Hearts are the last two clubs he's played for. He certainly 'made the grade' at Saints and 'set the heather alight'. You may be correct, but I'll be severely disappointed if he has regressed as a player in the space of 8 months. The Mighty Quinn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 So what we playing then? 3-5-2 or 4-5-1 to accommodate another winger? I imagine it will be 4-5-1 again.... great... Watch good football up to last 3rd then have no -one to pass to.What the **** are you on about? We drop Lappin and Craig and play Swanson there, with them two providing back up for there and the centre of the park, its fairly simple. The Real Saints and dave mc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lossiesaint Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Knee jerk because Tommy had to get someone in, he was an easy target. Most fans remember what he was doing for the short while he was here and properly fit. Takes the heat off the fact there was no-one else on the radar, even though it was almost certain this deal was going through early on.Well, I hope also that he can prove himself.... I remain to be convinced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Quinn Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Agree with "Real Saints" on this. Danny was a fantastic player with us when we had him here and IMO he will provide the "missing piece" of the jigsaw we've been crying out for with his ability to hold the ball and provide the "killer pass" we've been lacking since he left us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lossiesaint Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 What the **** are you on about? We drop Lappin and Craig and play Swanson there, with them two providing back up for there and the centre of the park, its fairly simple.We have been playing with a holding central midfielder, so that means we need 3 central mids.... so for 2 wingers there would need to be 5. Or are we just going to drop the holding mid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 We have been playing with a holding central midfielder, so that means we need 3 central mids.... so for 2 wingers there would need to be 5. Or are we just going to drop the holding mid?What? We've been playing a 4-4-2 for the entire season. With Muzz and Millar the regular central pairing and Muzz and Spoony the most regular pairing when Midge is injured. I don't think we've started with a five man midfield in a single game this season. ex-montrosesaintee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lossiesaint Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I can't see TW playing two wingers though... leaves team too open on counter..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSam1884 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Do we start him on Saturday?I think we know better than to start Swanson in an important match a few days after signing him having not played much football for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldermoresensiblepack Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Should have come back to McD in the first place.But, hey, welcome back Danny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I can't see TW playing two wingers though... leaves team too open on counter.....Plenty of times we've played with Wotherspoon and MOH on the wings. He'll likely just put Wotherspoon on the right and Swanson on the left. Theres absolutely no chance we start without two up front when Cummins and MacLean are fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Delighted he is back. On his game he is exactly what we need, someone who is able to take a man on and play dangerous passes into our strikers. He is decent at set pieces and also not afraid to shoot from distance.On his game, there are not many better entertainers in Scottish football.Wouldnae go that far Aitchy. Yes he is back, but will have to gain the respect of the fans.Taking on his man won't be so easy, as he is not blessed with blistering pace.Not a straight replacement for M.O'H. imho, as they have very contrasting styles.When was the last time M.O.'H took a free kick or corner kick? Exactly.Think where he will benefit Saints is that he is comfortable with the ball at his feet and particularly can hold up play without losing possession, until he can thread a pass to a team mate in a better position.Of late we have been surrendering possession of the ball too cheaply. (sure I have read this in Tommy's after match comments)Oh, he is not frightened to track back if he loses possession.Summing up, his attributes bring a different perspective to the team.Let's hope, after this build up he can become fit enough to perform what he is/was good at.Welcome Danny. Coltrane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lossiesaint Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 What? We've been playing a 4-4-2 for the entire season. With Muzz and Millar the regular central pairing and Muzz and Spoony the most regular pairing when Midge is injured. I don't think we've started with a five man midfield in a single game this season.Plenty of times we've played with Wotherspoon and MOH on the wings. He'll likely just put Wotherspoon on the right and Swanson on the left. Theres absolutely no chance we start without two up front when Cummins and MacLean are fit.Ok, good point. And like I said, I'm happy to be convinced otherwise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSam1884 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Obviously I hadn't forgotten that goal against Celtic but watching him in those highlights against Dundee I had definitely forgotten how technically good he was. I completely agree that Craig and Lappin while both left footed are not creative players so it's too simplistic to say "we already have enough left footed players". They are very industrious and more the work horse type player in the team. Neither of them play those killer passes but both get involved in the slow build up play we often see and the slow build up play MOH was a welcome change from. We NEED someone like Danny and we needed someone like that even when we had MOH as our play was becoming predictable. I don't think Thomson is going to immediate be starting games so I think we will see a midfield very similar to that in those highlights against Dundee. Wotherspoon Millar Davidson Swanson With Thomson used as an impact sub when the time calls for it and Craig/Lappin providing the cover for the inevitable injuries. I think it's a shame for Craig who I would love to see starting more games. Out of him and Lappin I would be offering Craig a new deal. He's a proper "St.Johnstone player" every day of the week. He just fits the club so well. Wendy Saints and Jamie_Beatson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 As TRS has said, we've never had a natural left winger since he left, Lappins more defensive and Craigs returned from Hibs in a more conservative mould aswell.Aye these feckin tories have a lot to answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Has he been signed ? Can't see anything on BBC or STV websites. Then again he has only signed for a diddy insignificant club.Do we not have a press officer or is it a ploy to stay under the radar ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSam1884 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Has he been signed ? Can't see anything on BBC or STV websites. Then again he has only signed for a diddy insignificant club.Do we not have a press officer or is it a ploy to stay under the radar ?.Is this a serious post?Its on the official website and club Twitter/Facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Is this a serious post?Its on the official website and club Twitter/Facebook. I think the point is it's not in the press/media, just our own social media/website. When he signed for Hertz it was front page news. Nobody gives a damn about Saints except Saints fans. Wendy Saints 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) I think the point is it's not in the press/media, just our own social media/website. When he signed for Hertz it was front page news. Nobody gives a damn about Saints except Saints fans. Spo Edited February 2, 2016 by Cagey text moved into original post & wouldnt allow me to post Spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilgour Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I think the point is it's not in the press/media, just our own social media/website. When he signed for Hertz it was front page news. Nobody gives a damn about Saints except Saints fans. Sky Sports were reporting it all day. SaintSam1884 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Sky Sports were reporting it all day.just trying to clarify what Cagey meant. I don't pay any attention to the media anyway. If David123's sources don't report it then it didn't happen IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Christmas Jones Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Sky Sports were reporting it all day. Steve Brown didn't phone me personally, I'm waiting for that phone call before I believe it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Steve Brown didn't phone me personally, I'm waiting for that phone call before I believe it Maybe you'll get a letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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