Dooj Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 I wasnt convinced that Hamilton played that well at all. However, that shouldnt take anything away from Saints who showed plenty of resilience. I raised an eyebrow when I saw that Spoony was starting - didnt take long for me to be utterly delighted that he was. Spoony and Kennedy and Tanser interplay down the left was outstanding throughout. While it was disappointing to lose two goals, I think they were both just 'one of those things'. We should have done better in blocking/clearing but Hamilton didnt really earn their goals through any pressure. Of course, Saints need to tighten up at the back but they were pretty comfortable for most of the game. I was surprised at the substitutions - Wright was left on longer than I thought he would be. I figured that a straight swap for MOH or Swanson was pretty obvious when Wright started to fade. Taking May off was a bit strange but makes sense if he was carrying a knock. Anyway it all worked out in the end. My first game at McD this season - was a good one to pick. south inch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) Ralston seems to get himself well up the park with his runs down the right wing. Defending doesnt seem to be Tanser or Ralstons strength. We look great down the wings but I agree with others. Our wingers need to cut in more to get the ball to May. You saw what happened with the 2nd goal on Saturday when Spoony went more direct. Overall it was a great performance. At 2-2 everyone must have thought what more do we have to do. Be interesting to see if Hendry gets a chance up front. Assuming May is fit I would start the same team against Hearts and all going well give Hendry more minutes. Still think May needs a partner up front but who do you drop? Edited October 28, 2019 by Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Bakers rebel army Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Just a wee extra thought, we joined the pay at the gate que about 10 to 3 with about 100 folk in front of us. Que was moving very slowly and quite a few disgruntled fans going to miss kick off. Young JB got on his phone and ordered 2 tickets electronically while we were in the que. 2 mins later we were in the ground via turnstile 15 with our electronic tickets. I think saints could do with another cash entrance in the east stand until this new system settles down. Dave Ferg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Jack Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Ginger Bakers rebel army said: Just a wee extra thought, we joined the pay at the gate que about 10 to 3 with about 100 folk in front of us. Que was moving very slowly and quite a few disgruntled fans going to miss kick off. Young JB got on his phone and ordered 2 tickets electronically while we were in the que. 2 mins later we were in the ground via turnstile 15 with our electronic tickets. I think saints could do with another cash entrance in the east stand until this new system settles down. There are already more taking cash. We wandered past 100 disgruntled fans at 2.50 and went in the next entrance 20 yards up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Bakers rebel army Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Papa Jack said: There are already more taking cash. We wandered past 100 disgruntled fans at 2.50 and went in the next entrance 20 yards up a bit. Stewards were telling folk only cash at first turnstile. Some folk had joined the cash que having been turned away at the other turnstiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linky Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Ralston and Tanser are effectively wing backs, which negates the need for wingers. Plus wingers don’t suit May’s style of playing. I think we need to move to a diamond midfield and play more through the middle: Muzz McCann Wright. Wotherspoon Kennedy May When we’re ahead, or looking to see out the match, Holt can come on for Kennedy and drop deeper. This relies on Muzz and McCann protecting the defence much more than they have been. We’re in desperate need of a centre back, and it retrospect (although it didn’t seem like it at the time), Holt is a luxury we don’t need. I wonder if Hendry is available on loan from Celtic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Linky said: I wonder if Hendry is available on loan from Celtic? Jack Hendry is absolutely ****ing shite. He was offered around almost every club in the UK in the Summer and not one wanted him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Jack Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 24 minutes ago, Ginger Bakers rebel army said: Stewards were telling folk only cash at first turnstile. Some folk had joined the cash que having been turned away at the other turnstiles. Next one up definitely took cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 9 hours ago, Ginger Bakers rebel army said: I think saints could do with another cash entrance in the east stand until this new system settles down. Maybe people will learn quicker when they realise there is a faster system? Although I can bet no one mentioned buying the ticket online instead of waiting in the queue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Bakers rebel army Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 10 hours ago, Papa Jack said: Next one up definitely took cash. Saints could do with clarifying this, postie who used to run the barossa bus came back from other turnstiles ranting and raving waving his money in the air as they would not take it. Could do with clarity from saints before tomorrow night as would expect more cash sales tomorrow. Papa Jack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE LARK SAINT Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Should just do away with cash turnstiles IE St Mirren. Ross County etc Just have a wee hut in corner of East Gate to let cash customers buy tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Bakers rebel army Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 2 hours ago, garydavidson said: Maybe people will learn quicker when they realise there is a faster system? Although I can bet no one mentioned buying the ticket online instead of waiting in the queue? J B had bought electronic ticket previously so knew what to do. Didnt get electronic ticket on Saturday as I was coming down the a9 and we planned to go in together, thought we would just pay cash in case I was delayed. Took him a couple of minutes to book in which time the pay que had only moved about 5 yards. Not sure I could have done it so quickly, probably still be standing outside now fiddling about with my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Bakers rebel army Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, THE LARK SAINT said: Should just do away with cash turnstiles IE St Mirren. Ross County etc Just have a wee hut in corner of East Gate to let cash customers buy tickets. They could sell them at the souvenir shop but would have to sell for all stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Bakers rebel army Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 12 minutes ago, Ginger Bakers rebel army said: They could sell them at the souvenir shop but would have to sell for all stands. Souvenir shop wouldn't work as lacks security. The furthest away turnstiles in the east were not in operation on Saturday. Just open them and let Stewards know there are cash gates at either end of the East stand. Electronic is the way forward but it will take time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 I went to the middle turnstile in the East and know they accept season tickets, online tickets and cash all at the same gate. When paid cash they simply scanned a ticket they had then handed it to the cash paying customer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy rhodes fancy watch Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 15 hours ago, Rob said: Ralston seems to get himself well up the park with his runs down the right wing. Defending doesnt seem to be Tanser or Ralstons strength. We look great down the wings but I agree with others. Our wingers need to cut in more to get the ball to May. You saw what happened with the 2nd goal on Saturday when Spoony went more direct. Overall it was a great performance. At 2-2 everyone must have thought what more do we have to do. Be interesting to see if Hendry gets a chance up front. Assuming May is fit I would start the same team against Hearts and all going well give Hendry more minutes. Still think May needs a partner up front but who do you drop? Give the ball to May? They did that and he lost it stupidly for Hamiltons first goal. The form he was in on Saturday reminded me of Chris Kane. PauloPerth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 30 minutes ago, andy rhodes fancy watch said: Give the ball to May? They did that and he lost it stupidly for Hamiltons first goal. The form he was in on Saturday reminded me of Chris Kane. Yeah, the May of old would have put his laces through it but he took a touch got closed down & should have got at least a corner but lost it & the rest is history. Hopefully he will get his sharpness back & think we have to persist with him but until then Tommy has to be prepared to sub him earlier if as on Saturday he is contributing little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dooj Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 1 hour ago, RandomGuy said: I went to the middle turnstile in the East and know they accept season tickets, online tickets and cash all at the same gate. When paid cash they simply scanned a ticket they had then handed it to the cash paying customer Yeah, what was that all about? Normally, you just pay cash and they open the turnstile. I am not surprised there were queues when they had to scan and distribute tickets too - I assume that this is for some sort of auditing purposes. I was completely unaware of the option of electronic tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south inch Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 1 hour ago, RandomGuy said: I went to the middle turnstile in the East and know they accept season tickets, online tickets and cash all at the same gate. When paid cash they simply scanned a ticket they had then handed it to the cash paying customer I paid cash at the first East turnstile and got one of these scanned tickets. I thought the idea was to make sure I was aware of the warnings on the back about booze, fireworks, smoke bombs etc. Maybe I just looked a doubtful character! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintJet Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 40 minutes ago, Dooj said: Yeah, what was that all about? Normally, you just pay cash and they open the turnstile. I am not surprised there were queues when they had to scan and distribute tickets too - I assume that this is for some sort of auditing purposes. I was completely unaware of the option of electronic tickets. Yeah, this is causing queues at the west stand turnstiles too. Paying customers are paying cash at the gate and tickets are scanned and then handed over. I'm not aware of a St.Johnstone app but this would surely be the way to go so fans could just download a ticket on the day their going to the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David123 Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 I presume the idea is so they have a rough idea of numbers attending a game via the electronic data, with an analyst they can then predict crowds and look at trends of when people are and aren’t attending games etc... also allows them to order stocks of food more stringently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 When you pay at the gate now do you get given a seat number? If not, how do you know you're not sitting in a seat that someone has booked online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, blueheaven said: When you pay at the gate now do you get given a seat number? If not, how do you know you're not sitting in a seat that someone has booked online? Good question. Maybe ticket just guarantees you a seat. Maybe someone who has a ticket can enlighten us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SconeSaintees Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 You can pre-book your seat providing it's mot a season ticket holders seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 1 minute ago, SconeSaintees said: You can pre-book your seat providing it's mot a season ticket holders seat Yeah you can pre-book online... but how do you know where to sit if you're paying at the gate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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