The Inspiration Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 Good way to look at this match TBH I'd be happy with a 2-1 or 3-1 defeat. Away goal, bring them back here with all to play for Quote
The ghost of Jim Morton Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 I'd be happy with a 2-1 or 3-1 defeat. Away goal, bring them back here with all to play for You speakmuch sense youngster. Any of these results would not be disasterous. It would be more than we could hope for to imagine we can take the tie back all square but ....you never know:wink: Quote
The Inspiration Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 You speakmuch sense youngster. don't sound too surprised! For this game, given Tadé's a doubt, I'd go with.. Mannus Miller Anderson Wright Davidson Millar Moon Cregg Muzz Craig Hasselbaink Would love to play Adams in this sort of game but can't help feel he's the sort of player that would get frustrated at tiring in the heat and do something rash. A good sub to bring on with 30mins to go Craig and Midge can provide good cover for our FB's, (full backs not fat Bs) and although it's boring and defence minded, I'd be happy with us being within 2 goals.. any win or draw, or a defeat of 2-1, 3-1, 4-2 etc would not be too horrible. As long as we still have all to play for and can bring bodies through the gates next week in fine song. To go through this round would be enormous, but to at least have a meaningful second leg at McD would be enough for me Quote
Broon Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 Tade being out is a blow - according to Lomas they are a very physical side. Is this the chance that Stevie May has been hoping for? Realisitcally, we only have him and Higgins for this role and of the two I'd probably prefer May. Quote
sixties saintee Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 Just been on Sky Sports Dave Mckay will not travel to turkey Quote
templeofsaints Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 Just been on Sky Sports Dave Mckay will not travel to turkey On the plus side with him an Tade out that's 2 spare seats on the plane Quote
qwerty Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 tade is out dave mackay who was going on the plane has fallen ill and so wont travel also this http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/4432963/Sneaky-Turks-tried-con-job.html Quote
Hemso Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 According to latest news, TRT will broadcast. It was announced by a TRT sport programme's official twitter account. Insisting by e-mails and calls worked Quote
slambrother Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 Would agree that Tade is a real loss. If it's a choice between Higgins and May, I think Lomas will go with Higgins as he seems to have featured more in our friendlies. Would agree with the poster who said about being happy to still be in tie after the first leg. Saying that that could only really mean a 0-0 or a 1-0 scoreline to them, anything more and it will be a real struggle for us. Quote
gravesends Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 I've watched a few EsK games online. I have to say I was not overly impressed. Some of their midfield was pedestrian at times. They are certianly a lot worse than Celtic. Nothing to fear at all in my opinion. A tough tie but a lot easier than Monaco all those years ago. Kamara is their top player, didn't exactly have an amazing spell in Scotland. If we play to our capabilities the tie will be up for grabs still next week. COYS Which games have you watched? because if you think Kamara is our best player you are going to be in for a big surprise. Quote
dave mc Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 Tade out,is a big blow, his pace and power would've been handy:( Quote
Al C Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 Last time I went to European away game our forward options were Lowndes, Simao, O'Boyle, Grant, Thomas & Connolly................. Quote
soulfulsaint Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 I expect us to struggle in the match and would be very happy to still be in the leg back at Perth. I'd go 2-1 to Eskisehirspor with us having to defend for much of the match. I cannot see how they can do well in the league in Turkey without being a very good side and hope we survive the first 45. Like us they have had a decent pre-season. Love to be wrong. But could be a tough 90mins Quote
Jimbo Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 and while we are at it.... any more for the prediction league.... numbers are still a little low for what is saints first european game in a wee while. Get your predictions in nice and early please! Quote
Jiangsu Sainty Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 I concur, close enough to stop the home leg being a formality would do me nicely Quote
YHallSaint Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 Id be very happy with a 2-1 defeat or even 3-1. An away goal is a must if we are to get through this tie. They will be very disciplined and will look to tire the guys out in the heat. Quote
Cagey Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 Tade out with hamstring injury. Explains why he wasn`t playing on Saturday. Looks like the team against Partick WILL be the team on Thursday. Agree that an away goal would be a bonus if we lost 2 or 3. Oops Should have read page 2. Quote
MrBored Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 My heart says we'll get a result, my head says this will be over in the first leg. Like most I see us playing like we did at CP and Ibrox last season, hoping to get a little luck along the way. Tade being out does limit the options upfront, not sure that Hasselibank upfront on his own is the answer...but other than two other wee lads what option do we have? Mind you, their CBs are meant to be quite big, so maybe, just maybe! Gutted I decided not to go as well:sad: Quote
Broon Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 Last time I went to European away game our forward options were Lowndes, Simao, O'Boyle, Grant, Thomas & Connolly................. That says a lot. Simao, O'Boyle, Grant and Lowndes would walk into our current side. Still, Higgins is a tidy player and Stevie May might just turn out to be a star for Saints and there is no better stage to prove yourself! Quote
andrew Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 This is our third foray into European competition. First time, 3 rounds. Second time, two rounds. Third time.......? I see a pattern but I don't want to say it This will be a really tough tie but, as many seem to be saying, if we can keep it alive for fortress McDiarmid then I'll be pleased (and surprised!) Quote
slf Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 remember they don't like it up em and away goals count double. Quote
O'Rourke Posted July 18, 2012 Report Posted July 18, 2012 Just back from 50/60% humidity and 90 degrees plus in Turkey! Gutted not to be there for the game but hoping to be packing for the next away leg. Quote
stanley saint Posted July 18, 2012 Report Posted July 18, 2012 i think we'll sneak a cheeky draw with some outstanding defending. and robbo being MoM Quote
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