Radford 72 Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Time to realise Jacko on an unsuspecting defence? I think so. Be interesting to know what formation OC will go with and as such it's difficult to try and predict a side. This isn't the Challenge Cup so I imagine we will play a strong side and Owen will be desperate for us to get back amongst the goals. Shez will obviously miss out and I doubt Ruti will be back as if anything he will have one day's training under his belt. Obviously the knock to McManus becomes worrying as we can't really afford to drop Mensing back to defence if Shez isn't available. Ando is a decent centre-half though and never lets the side down when he gets a chance there. Because of the injuries, I guess we'll go 4-4-2: Halliwell Lawrie - Anderson - James - Stanic Young - Mensing - Hardie - Sheerin Milne - MacDonald I'd start with Jackson instead of Peaso but it's a catch 22 situation as Peaso needs games to get back to his best. Surely we won't be on the end of a cup upset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Maskrey Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 I would go with Peaso and Savo up front, possibly even have Scotland playing. This isn't a game we can take lightly as progressing is the most important thing. I think Jacko will play from the start against Queens Park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 I would go with Peaso and Savo up front, possibly even have Scotland playing. Isn't Scotland suspended for this one? But yes, MacDonald and Milne up front for me to start with and Jackson on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford 72 Posted August 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 I would go with Peaso and Savo up front, possibly even have Scotland playing. This isn't a game we can take lightly as progressing is the most important thing. I think Jacko will play from the start against Queens Park Jason should be suspended as his red card was for violent conduct. From SFA website: "A player who is sent off for violent conduct will have 12 penalty points added to his applicable League disciplinary record. In addition, he will automatically be suspended until such a time as his club has completed 1 match in a competition in which he would be eligible for selection." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSam1884 Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 MacDonald and Milne up front doesn't work for me. Since Scotland is banned, I'd definately take the opportunity to start Jackson alongside MacDonald or Milne. I don't really have a preference, maybe Milne just so he can get another chance to score a couple of goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfan1893 Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 We are going to get absolutly humped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUZZ Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 We are going to get absolutly humped no yer not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigCheese Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 MacDonald and Milne up front doesn't work for me. Since Scotland is banned, I'd definately take the opportunity to start Jackson alongside MacDonald or Milne. I don't really have a preference, maybe Milne just so he can get another chance to score a couple of goals. Surely it's a better idea to try out Peaso and Savo from the start as it's a pairing we will have to use in the league sooner or later? I know what you mean about them not being a pairing that works but I think a few games together wouldn't harm their partnership and get them working together better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spoons Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 I think that Saturday showed us that with our current crop 4-4-2 does not play to our strengths. I'd go 3-5-2 along the lines of Cuthbert Anderson-----Mensing------James Lawrie---Young....Hardie....Sheerin....Stanic -----MacDonald-------Jackson Obviously I'd prefer to have Ruti, McManus and Scotland available. But I think this is a side that should be more than capable of beating Elgin. I really hope we don't stick Hardie up front and punt long balls to him, but I fear we may... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford 72 Posted August 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Why Cuthbert in goal, Mr Spoons? I think Halliwell has looked good so far and shown why OC put him straight in against Clyde. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spoons Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Fair point. Not meant as a criticisim about Halliwell - but i think the Cat is on a par with him rather than 2nd choice. So I'd play him in the cup games. Keep the Cat Keen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 We are going to get absolutly humped with our recent home record, cannae se it! as the sayin goes its not over til the fat tart sings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spoons Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 3-0 to the goodies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc7969 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 I would look to change some of the team to try and get us playing more joined up football. Cuthbert (better kicker than Halliwell) Mensing/James/Dyer Milne, Young, Hardie, Sheerin, Stanic MacDonald, Jackson I would like to see if Dyer Stanic can combine to produce a threat from the left which may allow Sheerin more freedom to roam the middle. I think Hardie and Young are capable defensively to handle Elgin. Lawrie has been poor and Milne work rate and pace just give him the chance above Moon or Doris. With MacDonald and Jackson surely we play the ball on the deck. (please) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 I`ll go with. Cuthbert. Ando, James/Mensing, Dyer Stevo, Hardie, Sheerin, Stanic, Milne Jacko. I know it is the League cup & we want into the next round at Ibrox but we have 2 games a week `til end of September if we are lucky so we have to keep most of the squad involved. If this team can`t see off Elgin then we have problems . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dev Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Hopefully there'll be at least 1000 at the game tonight, would be a bit sad if there's not. Having said that, I'll be one of the absentees - I like wasting time and money so I'm going to Bury vs. Sunderland tonight. Mon the Saints! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 what the hell do i know about elgin city.once slept in the car park outside the ground during a boozy weekend attending a rothes tournament.we werent even playing elgin.only a tenner to get in so lets stuff them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broon Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Team for tonight: SAINTS: Halliwell, Lawrie, Stanic, Mensing, Anderson, James, Young, Hardie, Milne, Coyle, Sheerin. Subs: MacDonald, Stevenson, Dyer, Jackson, Cuthbert What a bloody waste of time Coyle picking himself. Perfect chance to get McDonald match fit and give Jacko a run out and he goes and pciks himself. I don't care if he scores a hat-trick tonight - he won't be playing on Saturday so whats the point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broon Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 I just realised how bad it would sound moaning before the game - my apologies - come on ye Saints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Seems that everyone's at the game! From what I've heard (by text message) Saints are all over them, doing everything but score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthsaint1884 Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 How cant we even score against Elgin!! Are we actually wanting to get promoted this season because being all over them doesn't help unles they put the ball in the back of the net aswel!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slambrother Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 oh my god we still haven't scored why can't we score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabosser Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 p**s poor, beginning to lose my pre season optimism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldPoster Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Extra Time Now Being Played Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 shite shect merd what ****ingever, get a ****ing grip saints! elgin havent one or drawn and are bottom of the 3rd division! WHAT A ****ING JOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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