Ali91 Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Huge task awaits us, one that we are capable of managing. Got to play ball players though, their defence appeared shaky at best, having Millar recycling possession to keep the pressure on them will be key, as will providing some creativity in the shape of Scougall. Big question mark remains for me on who is partnering Joe, hopefully Gordon is fit. I'd line up Clark Foster Joe Gordon Easton Millar Muzz Alston #scougZ Spoony Kane Muzz being fit would be a huge boost. Stuck in from the start and a positive (slightly drunken) atmosphere from the stands. Choo choo braw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Choo choo braw. Then flying high in the sky.most Braw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Mikey Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 As much as I hope we will do it I don't think we have a hope in hell. Players nowhere near up to speed, lack of a striker and playing a technically better team. Wright better choose a 4-4-2 and not be negative like he usually is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 He better go one up front, tbh. This myth that 4-4-2 is more attacking than a 4-2-3-1 needs chucked in the bin. We need to dominate the match, get on the front foot early and get an early goal. Saints poster on P&B (Mr Heliums) made the very good point about them not knowing whether to sit in or or try and get a goal, he also made the very good point that them getting a goal doesn't really change anything, as we still need to score two to stand a chance. 4-4-2 would just see our midfield overrun again. Nelly78, SlickDT, blueheaven and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 I really like a 4-2-3-1. And I reckon we have the players that suit it perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford 72 Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Virtually agree with the team @Ali91 posted but would stick with Gilchrist, who'll be better prepared for the experience after dealing with their attackers first-hand. Alston, Scougall and Wotherspoon are all interchangeable and having five in midfield, does that not negate the need for the full backs to push on as much (not that Easton managed it much after about the fifth minute anyway), meaning we can be a bit more rigid back there? Feel a lot better about this tie now than I did on Thursday evening. blueheaven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Imagine being a Trakai midfielder, expecting to be up against Alston in the middle of the park, before ending up against Muzz. We'll be a different team with him and Millar, and if there's any chance of complacency from Trakai, and them going to Loft after the game suggests there might be, we could well pull this off. Havana Saint and Shibbydoo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali91 Posted July 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 and if there's any chance of complacency from Trakai and them going to Loft after the game suggests there might be, we could well pull this off. Wasn't in Luzern type post. Nelly78, blueheaven and Broon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) Imagine being a Trakai midfielder, expecting to be up against Alston in the middle of the park, before ending up against Muzz. We'll be a different team with him and Millar, and if there's any chance of complacency from Trakai, and them going to Loft after the game suggests there might be, we could well pull this off. Muzz on Astro??? I had it in my head that he couldn't play on artificial surfaces Edited July 1, 2017 by Pat McGroin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
541ntees Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 how long did muzz play today? could do with a 100% muzz starting on thu but cant see due to lack of games plus astro. surprised Millar started today , how long did he get? Needs to start on Thursday id go Clark Foster Joe Gilchrist Easton Millar Muzz Alston Scougall Spoony Kane subs-Mannus Kerr Craig Thomson Cummins Paton Hurst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Guy Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Any thoughts on where we're to make our Saints fan HQ? Was good to see the pub in Trondhiem kitted out in Saints attire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Players just need to enjoy the game. A happy player taking in the moment can make wonders happen. 2 away goals needed. Very possible, wouldn't be surprised Trakai set up to defend the lead they have after all their league form tells you they don't concede many. Hope the approach to the game is relaxed.. And that we are not worked up so much that everything is rushed. Keeping the ball and moving it around without kick and rush might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_gain Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Not convinced this tie is over. They have some players that are technically better and at times their one touch passing was fantastic. But let's not forget their keeper cannie kick the ball, their right back cannie take a throw in and when put under pressure their midfield played some utterly horrific passes. They may set up to defend their lead at home but their defence isn't that great. If the Saints team are out of holiday mode we'll be in their faces and I think we'll get plenty of chances to score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Let's just win 2-0 Is round 2 at home or away first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Nice note on the unofficial twitter for others staying at home - kick off is 5pm UK time. slambrother 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Templar Saint Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Let's just win 2-0 Is round 2 at home or away first. Away and it will be Norkopping in Sweden week on Thursday. HOODLUM65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
541ntees Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 could be a chance of more Saints supporters in the stadium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.B.B:- Adz Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 They may set up to defend their lead at home but their defence isn't that great. If the Saints team are out of holiday mode we'll be in their faces and I think we'll get plenty of chances to score. That would play right into our hands. I believe if we dominate possession we could score 2 or 3... If they set up the same way they did at McDiarmid and have us chasing shadows then I can see them scoring 2 or 3.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 That would play right into our hands. I believe if we dominate possession we could score 2 or 3... If they set up the same way they did at McDiarmid and have us chasing shadows then I can see them scoring 2 or 3.. I can't see them dominating in the way that they did for the first 45 in Perth. Tommy has a handle on their set up now, and will have a much better idea on how to nullify their threats. Shame we're missing Ando, could really use him for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.B.B:- Adz Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I've just put a tenner on a Macca hat-trick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I've just put a tenner on a Macca hat-trick... You are jesting of course? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Paper suggesting that TW is considering playing Macca on the artificial pitch... Talk to confuse the opposition, or genuine panic tactic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Macca has said he would be asking to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templeofsaints Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 It could be a case of assessing what their playing surface is like as to whether or not Macca is able to play. Even if he just gets the first 45 to make an impact it might be worth a gamble. David123 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I reckon Macca will be on the bench. If things look like they're going well without him, there's no point in risking him. Bring him on in the second half if things are looking desperate. Pretty worrying though that we're having to rely so heavily on a 35-year-old striker with a fairly bad injury record. If we risk him and he gets crocked, or he gets injured in one of the other early season games, we're facing a season with just Kane and Cummins as our options. I'm not generally in favour of breaking the tight-fists policy, but we're in massive need of investing in a proper striker who will make a difference to the team, and not just another stop-gap bench-filler effort in the Fallon/Iwelumo mould. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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