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Well - it was a lengthy round trip for me and my lad…leaving home at 7am and getting home at midnight…but well worth it.  Won’t go into the game…it was rather what we expected…except the win for which we had simply hoped, and nerve shredding which we hadn’t.
But most importantly for us, and what we really took away from the day, was the spirit, family and community feeling of the support…from very young and enthusiastic proudly wearing their shirts and kit, to the older, more cynical, world weary - and the young lads banging the drum chanting and leading the support in so many ways, but all - one and all - so willing our team on.  
And I loved overhearing at the end of the game, a wee lad of maybe 4 or 5 in full kit, hand in hand with his dad, and despite the limitations of what we had seen, say to his dad ‘that was a great game dad..wasn’t it’  And his dad of course say ‘yes it was…’  🥰
We would be at Tynecastle on Wednesday if we could - and won’t be able to make the Dundee game..but come what may…we’ll be back, and more often, next season.
Yes…it was a ‘great’ game.
COYS!
 

I'd also include Stevie May, who like Spoony, is a three times cup winner. But so was Michael O'Halloran. So does he get included as well?
The best player I've personally ever seen playing for us was Sergei Baltacha, who was so ridiculously above our level it was crazy. He stayed loyal and gave us 3 good years of service while apparently he had offers to go elsewhere for more money.
Is the Hall Of Fame for players and managers only? If not, as has been said, there are plenty people behind the scenes over the years that deserve a mention.
As for the statue with Tommy hugging the cup, I'm sure most of us know the story, but in case anybody doesn't, here's the reason he was hugging the cup like that and why it's so emotional.
St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright reveals he shed a tear for his son as he celebrated Scottish Cup glory - Daily Record

100% agree with this.
All too often, people are recognised once they've gone. And their family say, "I wish they could've been here to see this".
Liverpool have the Sir Kenny stand, and Manchester United have the Sir Alex stand.
They both still go to games and the stand is directly opposite them, so they get to experience the appreciation.

I'd also include Stevie May, who like Spoony, is a three times cup winner. But so was Michael O'Halloran. So does he get included as well?
The best player I've personally ever seen playing for us was Sergei Baltacha, who was so ridiculously above our level it was crazy. He stayed loyal and gave us 3 good years of service while apparently he had offers to go elsewhere for more money.
Is the Hall Of Fame for players and managers only? If not, as has been said, there are plenty people behind the scenes over the years that deserve a mention.
As for the statue with Tommy hugging the cup, I'm sure most of us know the story, but in case anybody doesn't, here's the reason he was hugging the cup like that and why it's so emotional.
St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright reveals he shed a tear for his son as he celebrated Scottish Cup glory - Daily Record

That's an excellent idea. So much emotion in that photograph.
He really should be honoured more than we are doing at the moment.

That logo should look okay on the front.
It doesn't have different colours in it, or need a to be surrounded with a stamp like Hydro Electric, or that horrible band round the chest like George Wimpey.
Anyway, good work on getting a bit of money coming in despite being unsure where we'll be playing next season.

This invitation only thing is a nonsense. It makes a mockery of clubs like Jeanfield Swifts who are working hard and investing to try and climb up the ladder.
For me, football works with promotion and relegation. It's simple, don't complicate it. If the so called traditional clubs haven't managed to get promoted, that's football. It's up to them.
I would however make it easier to get promoted and more difficult if you're down at the bottom. This makes nearly every game of the season important.
First of all, Colt teams belong in the reserve league which I'd reinstate. Plenty of opportunity for youngsters to get experience and injured or out of form players can play their way back into the first team.
I'd take it to three leagues of 14, you'd still have 42 teams. We're not the size of England where you can easily have 96 teams, so 4 leagues in Scotland is too much.
I'd have the bottom two going down each year, with the third bottom in a playoff.
The top two of the previous league would be promoted, with the third and fourth in a one off playoff at a neutral venue.
The winner of the third and fourth playoff has a one off game against third bottom of the league above. The winner either stays up, or gets promoted.
The problems arise when we get to the promotion of the so called non league teams.
If two, or even three of the bottom teams of the lowest league are from either the Highland league or Lowland league, it would throw those respective leagues off balance.
They could mess about, and bring second and third up to the top league, that kind of thing. But to be honest, that should be something that the teams in those leagues should discuss and vote about.
Will any of this happen? Not a chance. The "big teams "wouldn't have it.
But I believe that's fair for everybody.
It provides a better experience for supporters and gives a realistic chance for all ambitious teams to make progress.

I think it's about time, whoever the top team is in the FCU is, sorted out those who use pyros.
Yesterday was unacceptable. Both the smoke on the pitch at the start and the throwing of them. It gives the club a bad name.
To be honest, I'm fed up with them. The constant drumming does my nut in, and I'm not alone. Patience is running out for this lot.
There was a good article in the Courier about this a while back. It was about the Dundee derby but is relevant to us as well.
I'll link it here and despite it being behind a paywall, you should be able to read it as you get a few free reads a month.
I agree with all of it.
STEVE FINAN: Ultras ruin Dundee derby atmosphere

This ref is rank rotten.

I can't believe the garbage I've just experienced.
I was trying to think of a word to describe it, and the only one I can think of is insipid.
No fight, no drive, no anything. Unbelievable considering the position we're in.
I wouldn't mind if we lost while leaving everything out on the pitch, but that wasn't the case today.
Every time we've lost this year is because of us.
Kilmarnock aren't that good, neither were Motherwell last week. These were two winnable games.
Yes, Simo's a nice guy, but is he the boy to take us forward?
He's had bad luck with injuries, but is he getting the best out of what we have?

😂😉
I would argue that it was Hendry wearing them, rather than the shorts themselves.
But also, let's not forget, blue shorts turned Ciftci from a hidden gem into total dud.
100% Proof that they're toxic, and also, they're not St. Johnstone.
We are blue tops, white shorts and white socks.
For some reason over the years, we have drifted into blue socks territory, and I can cope with that, as long as the shorts stay white! 👍

As it stands just now blue tops, white shorts and red faces 🤣

£300,000 in the first season and £125,000 in the second season for the side finishing 12th. Also a small percentage of commercial revenue. 

Mitchell is highly thought of at Charlton and wouldn't be available. He'd also be way out of our price range.
Fisher is still under contract at Swansea, so would require a fee to be paid to get him, which we wouldn't.
And also his wage demands would be way above what we could afford. I also can't imagine he'd want to sign, especially if the worst was to happen and we were in the league below.

I agree with this. Bring him on with 20 to go if and when needed.
Also, his corners were awful at the weekend. The first one he didn't take was instead taken by Watt, and ended up in a decent chance for Uche.

Mitchell is highly thought of at Charlton and wouldn't be available. He'd also be way out of our price range.
Fisher is still under contract at Swansea, so would require a fee to be paid to get him, which we wouldn't.
And also his wage demands would be way above what we could afford. I also can't imagine he'd want to sign, especially if the worst was to happen and we were in the league below.

There's seems to be a misunderstanding that people are saying that Levein would've been better, that's not the case at all.
He was the same as MacLean and Davidson in that he had his favourites, played players out of position and made some unfathomable decisions.
Unfortunately, Simo is also now in that category.
I'm not saying get rid of him, but I can't figure out his thinking sometimes.
I know he's had a bad run of luck with injuries to top players, and he began his reign without a decent keeper, but to me, he still doesn't make the best out of what he's got.
Why drop Griffith and put Carey in his place?
If he needed a central midfielder, why not use Smith?
Why not put on and play Clark in his natural position when we needed a goal.
It's his decision making I question more than anything.
But again, I'm not calling for him to go, I'm just putting him under deserved scrutiny with what I think are fair questions.

Genuine question, are you 101 saint?

There's seems to be a misunderstanding that people are saying that Levein would've been better, that's not the case at all.
He was the same as MacLean and Davidson in that he had his favourites, played players out of position and made some unfathomable decisions.
Unfortunately, Simo is also now in that category.
I'm not saying get rid of him, but I can't figure out his thinking sometimes.
I know he's had a bad run of luck with injuries to top players, and he began his reign without a decent keeper, but to me, he still doesn't make the best out of what he's got.
Why drop Griffith and put Carey in his place?
If he needed a central midfielder, why not use Smith?
Why not put on and play Clark in his natural position when we needed a goal.
It's his decision making I question more than anything.
But again, I'm not calling for him to go, I'm just putting him under deserved scrutiny with what I think are fair questions.

There's seems to be a misunderstanding that people are saying that Levein would've been better, that's not the case at all.
He was the same as MacLean and Davidson in that he had his favourites, played players out of position and made some unfathomable decisions.
Unfortunately, Simo is also now in that category.
I'm not saying get rid of him, but I can't figure out his thinking sometimes.
I know he's had a bad run of luck with injuries to top players, and he began his reign without a decent keeper, but to me, he still doesn't make the best out of what he's got.
Why drop Griffith and put Carey in his place?
If he needed a central midfielder, why not use Smith?
Why not put on and play Clark in his natural position when we needed a goal.
It's his decision making I question more than anything.
But again, I'm not calling for him to go, I'm just putting him under deserved scrutiny with what I think are fair questions.

Simo saying at the end of his Motherwell press conference, that they had the big keeper in for trial, but nothing more will happen.
So those long throws will have to stay in Fife.

Genuine question, are you 101 saint?

Genuine question, are you 101 saint?

On the bright side, Friday night football on the telly.
We'll have the whole weekend free.
I'm the most optimistic person you'll ever meet, but even I'm struggling after today.

Yeah, I remember when the referees strike was on, we played a game against Hibs at Easter Road.
They brought in officials from Malta.
They all had a good game and the general consensus was that they were as good, if not better than we already had here.
They had no preconceived opinions about teams or players.
They just did the job and did it well.