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Looking forward to the match. Will be picking my lad up in Sheffield at about 7am and, all being well, 6hrs later arrive Arbroath. It’s the return journey that will be knackering. Here’s hoping we do it with a Saints win under the belt.

Taylor Steven been called up for Scotlands U21s.

I'll bet Adam Webb is fizzing now that you appear to be saying that shares are worth only the nominal value - could have saved himself a fortune in that case🤷‍♀️ Come to think of it, do I believe that it costs £55 to manufacture a Saints home top? Maybe I'll not buy one of them either. We buy these things in the knowledge that some money goes to the club, which, in turn, assists with the running of it. Maybe I won't turn up on 9 November to help out unless they pay me an hourly rate? No, the club is a business, and it requires funds to run the business. Personally, I know when the club offered refunds on Season Tickets during lockdown, many fans declined to take it. My father was one - he was happy that the money went to support the club he loves. Similarly, he still buys a season ticket, even though he only makes about a dozen games a season - it's called being a SUPPORTER. One thing that some have missed on the website statement is that all proceeds of the sale are going towards the running of the club on and off the park - not back into the pocket of the person who has provided the shares. I'm delighted that this program has come to fruition and have already made a request for one for myself, it'd be rude not to! 😁

Nights like last night make you appreciate how special the club we all support is. Alistair Blair’s intros about the inductees and then Sandy McLarens son talking about his pride at what Sandy achieved in the game, Jimmy Donaldson being so emotional about being inducted and talking about playing Real Madrid and our other European adventures, Alistair Stevenson talking about the players he has brought through, Tommy talking about the success we had during his tenure and Ando talking about that goal and special times during his career with us. Tommy certainly hasn’t lost any of his fire or passion for Saints! Had a wee pop at Neil McCann and the Kilmarnock board for old times sake!

Simo in Courier saying Lloyd and Mallan in contention for squad places this weekend

Its why the youth teams are so important. Generally bring through players with some form of bond with the club and it can help keep them here longer. Even if they end up just being a squad player its more than worth having them break through and play a part.

Don't buy it then? Nobody is being forced to do so.

St Johnstone autographs from 1950-51.

I for one have not missed VAR this season. Going back to the very early discussions of VAR back in the 90s or 2000s, when it was simply referred to as "goal-line technology", it was a good idea in principle. When it was supposed to literally be a camera on the goal line to determine whether the ball crossed the line enough to constitute a goal. VAR is so far beyond goal-line technology that it has ripped the arse right out of the game. Makenzie's goal in the semi Vs Celtic being a prime example. Decisions like that, where the ref saw an incident and waved play on, only to be overruled by people watching the game remotely should have no place in the game. There are so, so many more examples of why VAR sucks, and they far outweigh the benefits of having it.

Moves have already been made to give Valakari a new deal, with significant progress made while the Saints chairman has been in Scotland over the last few days. And Webb is optimistic about an imminent conclusion to those talks. “There’s no doubt that Simo has impressed everyone,” he said. “He’s a big part of the community in Perth. “The results on the pitch are now aligned with his character, his devotion to our fan base and the community.

I just found that interview a bit sad really. He obviously didn't entirely want to leave, but felt he ended up with no choice. I've always said Tommy was basically in a place where he could have been our Alex Ferguson - i.e. he could (and should) have had a job here for life. It's very rare to have someone like that at a club. Most clubs never have it, and it's highly likely we'll never have it again. I still say that the club should have bent over backwards to make sure he was happy in his job. Had that happened, I've no doubt at all that we'd still be a comfortable Premiership club, perhaps not finishing top six every year, but still having good seasons with good cup runs and the occasional push for Europe. Perhaps he's not bitter about that not happening, but I know I am.

I’m planning to buy one, same way I bought a tile for the wall. When it converts into Australian dollars it’s even more expensive but I see this as my small contribution to the club I support as I don’t get to games or have a season ticket or buy tickets in saints lotto. Every dollar the club gets out of this is a bonus in my eyes.

For those interested in what it actually looks like, here's my Dad's one (I blacked personal details)

Was a brAw night W hens the next ane

There should be a statue somewhere of Tommy booting Jackie MacNamara in the baws.

I have the varsity jacket in medium, but my shirt is a large. Both items fit me fine. I'm female, usually size 12-14 if that helps. If you're a guy, sorry 😂

I thought I'd give a mention to the commentator Sam, who does an excellent job. It's not easy to keep that up for the whole game on his own, but that's exactly what he does. It would be helpful for him if the club would provide him with a player to be alongside him. It would give him a chance to take a breather and hopefully get some expert comments. I know that if I've ever been at a game with an actual professional, they get things in the game that I don't. And that's the point. A summariser, pundit, co-commentator, whatever you want to call them, should be there to offer their expert opinion and give you more of an idea of what's actually going on. That's why I always believe it should always be a commentator and a current, or ex professional as the commentary team. A shout out to Watty as well of course, but I thought I'd single out Sam as once again he was on his own yesterday.

A true hero. I'll have told this story on here before, I'm sure, but when I was a kid my brother was in Bridge of Earn for a cartilage operation and Jim Donaldson was in the same ward. When I found out I made my gran take me through to see him. But when I got there I was so star struck I couldn't speak, so we just sat by his bed and my gran gassed away to this bloke she'd never heard of while I stared in awe. I'm not sure we actually spoke to my brother.

Agree with above, however, Ali has been away for 4 years now? Arguably playing a higher level of football than he would be in the Premier League in Scotland. He's probably now spent more time in Preston's first team than he did in ours - with the potential he showed at Saints, I think it was inevitable that he'd raise his game as he learned more. He's also a wee bit older, a bit more mature, so I'd be disappointed if he hadn't improved with age. All that said, 100% with the above comments - Brown/Grieve/Flaherty/Davidson will never be forgiven in my eyes for what they did to the club - almost ruining it, a situation we are still recovering from.

Thanks all, Tie sourced and due to be collected later today! 👍 Thanks to everyone who offered to loan etc - it was genuinely lovely to see the forum spring into action in such a selfless manner 💜

In season 1994/95 George O'Boyle had two hat tricks and Alan Morgan scored 3 in a friendly. In season 1985/6, Willie Brown, Jim Morton and Thoms all scored hat tricks . Much further back in 1955, Ian Rodger and Billy Steel each had a hat trick in a 7-1 win over Hamilton Accies.

Aye, I don't think we'll ever see a player at a club now who is there long enough to receive a testimonial. The game is all the worse for it in my opinion - without long serving players, I feel there is a lack of club identity and player identity with the fans. Whilst I know it wasn't done for this reason, it's just as well we have names on the back of shirts now. The days of being able to name next week's starting 11 five minutes after the current game finishes are gone. I saw a documentary recently about continental agents - the quote "we'll sign a contract for five years but we'll be looking to move you on in two" shows the mentality and lack of "loyalty" if that's the right word, in the game today. Players (agents) seeking to safeguard themselves with a 5 year deal, signing a contract to do so, in the knowledge they do not intend to honour the terms of it. Don't get me wrong, the days where the clubs "owned" the players were just as bad in the opposite direction, surely there must be a mid point? Old man, good old days, things were better... etc etc rant over!

Also the drinks menu is as unappealing as what’s on offer in muirton suite i recommend take a hip flask with yer fave tipple tae top ye up that’s my tip of the day

Absolutely loving the Ross County / Callum Davidson demise - inject it straight into my veins!!!

what fanastic play, finish and hatrick, so happy for him Incredible feeling as a fan right now, saturdays fun again, dog happy and hangovers quickly forgotten!

Don’t agree . wullie deserves the stand named after him period.

Absolutely. What resilience and determination he had amongst some people who came across as totally indifferent to the fans and the city. We are in far safer hands now with Webb and Smith.

https://www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk/news/article/framed-st-johnstone-shares-available-now/

Some incredible stories coming out from Tommy. Just makes what he achieved even more impressive with the utter amateur behaviour running the club then.

Obviously he comes fae letham 😊

The hunz at home , how many stands they getting 😃

Thanks for getting this off the ground Graeme. Cracking idea and a great way to get some extra funds into the club in a way that builds on the connection with fans. It's also encouraging the level of engagement from the owners. Refreshing that our board isn't some bullet proof black box anymore.

Been wanting even just one share in Saints for such a long time.

Jim Donaldson is the last inductee to be announced. Great goalie in his day.

Sven Sprangler putting another strong case for nailing down a place in the starting 11

This has to be a wind-up of some description. If it turns out that it is genuine then all self-respecting fans should boycott or walk out of the event. FARCICAL BEYOND WORDS!!!

That's me no going , got in enough trouble at the potys wae Avril.

Too many people, including our manager and players, talking about how we need to be careful and how other sides can still catch us. Time for us to put our foot on the divisions throat and pummel the advantage we've built up into something far more substantial. For a side sitting 9th County are remarkably cocky. Be the ideal time for us to start playing from the start again.

Your spot on Sir

Courier saying Mikulic has passed his tests with his surgeon in Croatia. Has been allowed to stay in Croatia for another week then will return. He will start light training once hes back and work up from there.

Sadly, I thought you were joking, but, alas, no. 😫 "Former chairman Steve Brown steered Saints through the most successful era in the club’s history. A board member for 18 years in total, Brown’s chairmanship ran from November 2011 through until May 2023. During his tenure, Saints secured regular top six football in the Scottish Premiership, qualified for European competition on six separate occasions and lifted three pieces of major silverware – including that incredible domestic double in 2021. Brown also played a key role in the governance of the sport nationally by serving on SFA committees as well as SPL and SPFL boards. " Christ, what other clauses did Geoff have written into the deal?

You forgot Brora😉

Queens Park Rangers or Texas Rangers?

Ha! I'd forgotten all about this one - it's been hanging in my hobby room and I'd just got used to it being there. Very proud of this one - took it myself on the most archaic A/F camera in the world at the time. Got it blown up and took it round to Cher's house in Almondbank where he signed it for me.

Got onto the Arbroath site using the link I was sent on P&B and got couple of tickets for us for terrace - missed out on last couple of pair seats in the stand as at first I couldn’t find how to add them (was scrolling the wrong part of the page). No matter. That’s us sorted…and it might be fun standing on a terracing…not done that in yonks. And in any case there are sheds if it’s wet.

I once saw Jim Morton taking a corner and scoring away to Falkirk. oh what joy.

My goodness, we are miles infront of County. The difference in the teams over the summer was clear as day. We dominated possession, won the vast majority of second balls and made them look very average. Yet they end up with the best chance of the game. County defended their box very well. Some great blocks and challenges, but they look a slow and lazy side. We were clearly lacking the out and out striker we needed. There was little point in making subs for subs sakes- the three most likely to score were on the pitch. I did wonder if getting Gullan to drop deeper and then try to run off his man (their central midfield were so slow to pick up runners) may have opened up opportunities, but the box was so congested it was always going to be hard. Holt once again impressed. Sprangler did a good job and Diabate just seems to be finding this league easier and easier. Steward stepping up to the plate again when required. Thistle not punishing our last two weeks, so another positive week on that front.

We're pretty, there's no doubt about that, but we missed that attacking edge that Sidibeh and Ikpeazu would have brought us. Uche in particular would have been handy in that last twenty minutes. However, we've still to get our internationals back, along with Mallan, Mikulic and Lloyd, so to dominate so much was pleasing. I'm sure with a full squad we'll have more of a threat. It also seems that Adama has found his shooting boots in Africa, so hopefully he brings them back with him. The lack of forward substitutions was evident today. I still think we're one short in that area. Again though, I realise it's not easy with two of your main strikers away. This was a chance for others to step up. I wouldn't say they did, but also wouldn't say they didn't, if that makes sense. I don't like doing it, but I keep comparing us to Celtic. Playing teams off the park, but they get the goals. Now, I know they have the money to buy players like Maeda, Kyogo and the like, but that type of clinical finishing is what we're missing. I mentioned in a previous post that I was told years ago that goal scorers are worth their weight in gold, which is obviously true, so it's difficult to compete in that area because every team wants them. We still managed to control the game without two of our main players, so you have to concentrate on the positives. We will face a lot of this kind of play against us this year as teams sit in for a point, so we'll need to find a way to break them down.

I'm enthused by the enforced change we need to make up front and what that may do for the rest of the team. Ultimately a draw would be a disappointing but OK result as it keeps the title favourites "mind the gap" the same I'd say however hope we go for the jugular from the start and mally them.

Nah. We might be top of the table but it's too early. All he realistically has on his CV in Scotland is a relegation.