Gekko

I notice that there was another event this weekend, the tenth anniversary of the Scottish Cup win. The few photographs we have from it makes it seem like a good night, and one which we'd all have enjoyed. And yet again, unless you're local and in a position to go, you totally miss out on it. It's the same for the fans forums, the hall of fame nights, etc. I don't believe that in this day an age there is any excuse for this. We have a media team who could stream live, or at the very least record the event for those of us who can't make it on the night. I'd be more than happy to pay a few quid if it was behind a paywall. I already pay for Saints TV. It has a secret society feel to it, and unless you're on the doorstep, you're being left out. Those of us who aren't local are no less deserving, and we should get a chance to be included in these events.

First half okay, second half, meh. I was hoping we would have caused them more problems. This is a bang average Rangers team and we could've gotten something from them. Max and McPake. I wish them both well, but it's so blatantly obvious that they're not for this level.

I've heard this as well. if you ever wanted to be a Saints player, the time to do so was three years ago. You'd have been set for life.

I'd much prefer that we took a long term approach to this, rather than think about short term money grabs. Fair play to clubs like St. Mirren and Kilmarnock who've reduced the amount of OF "fans" who are allowed into their home games and also had an improvement in form against them. For me, the way forward is to make these games attractive for local supporters, to make them feel that they are safe to bring family members, young and old, along to watch these games. Maybe have special discounts for families, groups, OAP organisations etc. Try and make it a real, fun family day out instead of the negative experience that it is now, both inside and outside the stadium. The only way to do that is to limit them to the away stand and the minimum amount in the GB stand. I know we have to provide disabled facilities which is of course right, but we could limit away support access in the GB stand to disabled supporters and their carers only . There's no need to give away the entire end section. The only reason for that is to cash in. I've mentioned on here before of my own, and my family's experience of being harassed in the then main stand by OF fans, and I know I'm not alone in this. Keep as much of them out of there as possible. There's a good arguement to be had, that some of our success during lockdown was due to other clubs not having their so called twelfth man. I'd take every advantage possible away from these two. Limit their support obviously, also, up the entertainment value on the pitch, which hopefully we're now doing, and give local supporters, groups and families the chance to go to these games and have a positive experience. The view of Rangers fans with their banners draped all over the east stand was horrendous. That's ours, and it should always stay that way. I know we've been moved about plenty in the past but with new ownership we should have new attitudes. St. Johnstone first! Always! I'd prefer to go this route, rather than bending over and taking the OF pound just so we can get an extra player or two. This attitude makes us small. Think big, attract new and existing local supporters to these games, and most importantly keep our dignity and respect. We were rightly a laughing stock for giving our stands to them, let's learn from that. This would be a bold move, and it would take time to work, but it's one that I believe would benefit the club and supporters in the long term.

St. Johnstone 2 Rangers 1 Goal: Kimpioka Card: Sanders

Further forward was what I meant. As me and many others have said, he's not a defender. Thought he was decent on that side though.

Personally, I'm all for getting four points for a home win. 👍 Most comments have covered what I was going to say, so I'll just add, and I've said it before, that I'm surprised Hearts sold Makenzie to us. He seems to have all the attributes to be a top player. Also, great defensive work today. At no point was I nervous when balls were getting put into the box. It's been a while since I've thought that. Sanders was excellent today and Bozo seems like a find. It's amazing how Wright gets much better when he's played in his natural position.

And also gets the man of the match. Stevie May with the winner for Livi against Morton.

That's right. I forgot about that. He said he'd be like a new January signing. We're all putting a lot of faith in the January window to sort things out.

Yeah, I was never a great fan of the tippy tappy football that emerged about fifteen years ago. It can be good to watch, but sometimes lacking in goalmouth action. You could tell that as Spain ended their dominance and other sides learnt how to counter act that style of play. I'm much more of a fan of the Klopp style of fast, direct attacking. His Dortmund team was excellent. Then the Liverpool of around five years ago was outstanding. I remember Klopp saying that if his side won possession in their own box, he wanted them to have a shot at goal within 7 seconds. Turning defence into attack in super quick time. A mixture of both is what I think we need. Possess and dominate play, then be ruthless when the opportunity arises. I'm not asking for much, am I? 😂

Hopefully Uche will be available after the break. We need his big target man style in games like this. It was the same against Hearts. We need to be able to mix things up, and go direct when necessary.

Bozo looks absolutely massive! If his skill matches his height, we're onto a winner.

That says it all. Have a good kip.

Been busy and just got back in, so missed the first half. Should I bother with the second? 70% possession is some stat, but it's a bit pointless if we're two down.

Motherwell 0 St. Johnstone 1 Goal: Kimpioka Card: Sanders