templeofsaints Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 Presumably Fran at right wing back unless he's moving Max out there. No Jephcott even on the bench which is pretty damning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 Fran looks part.goal offside but saints played okay can see a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gekko Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 We're playing with much more confidence than the start of the season. Good, forward progression style passing, from the midfielders in particular. Fran doesn't look out of place, the opposite in fact, very confident. If we had a decent frontline, we'd be a half decent side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland-Saint Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 Great start to second half. Created a few decent chances, and now this Carey screamer! Get in saintees! Now push for more against this bad hibs team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.w Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 Biggin up Carey on the Beeb best player the park according to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland-Saint Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 Starting to look like a proper football team, been a while since ive felt that. Really solid performance, gilt edged chances being created, sub cadence felt right. Mr Levein, getting happier with your leadership sir. south inch, john.w and Coltrane 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintee in exile Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 Massive win! pezza70 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezza70 Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 Yes great result a big 3 points well done the lads. The points dropped last week are massive but the results today have been almost perfect for us on the table Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesaint Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 Just now, pezza70 said: Yes great result a big 3 points well done the lads. The points dropped last week are massive but the results today have been almost perfect for us on the table That’s what I was thinking 🤔 only the scum let us down with a winner 7 minutes into time added on, almost perfect run of other results for us pezza70 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gekko Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 People will focus on the poor Hibs performance, but that was very accomplished from us. Apart from a few nervy moments in the last few minutes, I never really felt we were under pressure at any time, and seemed to be in total control of the game. I also felt we had another gear to move up if needed. They seemed to have learnt from last week and there was no dropping back and defending deep. What a difference a few months can make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristo Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 13 minutes ago, bluesaint said: That’s what I was thinking 🤔 only the scum let us down with a winner 7 minutes into time added on, almost perfect run of other results for us I'm quite happy with the Dundee win, it allowed us to leapfrog County. We'll catch the Dee, don't worry. One step at a time though. Smarmy Arab, Havana Saint and guisboroughsaintee 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndb Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 just get them fit, it is as obvious as the nose on your face. coys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintee in exile Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 So good to have a proper manager and coaching staff PSJ.84, Havana Saint and Smarmy Arab 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesaint Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 20 minutes ago, cristo said: I'm quite happy with the Dundee win, it allowed us to leapfrog County. We'll catch the Dee, don't worry. One step at a time though. Yea true, still don’t like them winning though, huge game at dens coming up…… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templeofsaints Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 Really good Saints performance. Totally deserved the win, just a pity we didn't get at least a second. No failures in the team either. Smith, Fran and Gowser standouts for me but Careys goal was a thing of beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 That's a massive win. Some turnaround that Levein is managing. Brian Potter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBored Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 Easier than I thought it would be and really should have been more. Some really good displays, nice to see Gordon just do the basics well and not launch too many passes to nowhere. Phillips and Smith very good in midfield, Max and Fran putting in good performances....Fran in particular being out of position. Up front well how do I say this nicely.....DJ has an economy of effort up front. Despite that it was noticeable how much further back we seemed to go once he was off and replaced by Kane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Potter Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 We’ve got some proper good young players. What a difference having energy in the midfield makes. Takes so much pressure off the defence. Very good win against a decent (not today) Hibs side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 Great result. Everyone played their part but think Jaiysimi isn't a lone striker. Rode our luck in defence a few times and got the break of the ball which I think we were due. Defence were immense. Fran and Max worked well together. Smith and Phillips controlled midfield but wish Dan wouldn't take so many chances. Gallagher gets better every game and linked well with Robinson who hopefully stays til end of season. Carey was different class but just wish he would put his boot through the ball more often. Should have been 3 or 4 nil but mustn't be greedy. From hardly winning a game at home we have become fortress McDiarmid. Graeme S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smarmy Arab Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 Fantastic result and a performance to match by the sounds of it!  3 points behind the Dee, and they have had an excellent season so far!  Haven't they? all about perception.  😉 Been a while since you lot have dared to look up the table, enjoy yer sweet, sweet beer tonight.   Brian Potter, NormandyPict and PSJ.84 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintee in exile Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 53 minutes ago, Smarmy Arab said: Fantastic result and a performance to match by the sounds of it!  3 points behind the Dee, and they have had an excellent season so far!  Haven't they? all about perception.  😉 Been a while since you lot have dared to look up the table, enjoy yer sweet, sweet beer tonight.   Not a great result for you today SA.Mind you any time I've watched Raith they've looked pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristo Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 2 hours ago, bluesaint said: Yea true, still don’t like them winning though, huge game at dens coming up…… Can't wait to hump them on the 2nd Jan, leave them languishing in the bottom six as we move onwards and upwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smarmy Arab Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 34 minutes ago, saintee in exile said: Not a great result for you today SA.Mind you any time I've watched Raith they've looked pretty good We got schooled today! Â Long way to go though! pezza70 and saintee in exile 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickDT Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 I think what pleased me the most today was the clear and obvious team spirit that Levein and Kirk have brought to the team. Those players look like a team now- they fight for each other and are willing to push each other on. I often think one of the signs of a good team is being willing to demand more from each other on the pitch. As an example seeing Gallagher have the confidence to call out Robinson for a poor decision in the first half was pleasing or Carey clearly calling Gordon out on a ball he wanted played in the first half. Good team mates should demand higher standards from each other. We deserved the three points. Superb debut from the young lad today. Carey, Phillips, Smith and Max all putting in great performances. The level of McGowan since he has come back, has made Maccas decision to freeze him out look rather daft. Having two central midfielders in Phillips and Smith that are happy with the ball into their feet makes a huge difference in our ability to control the game. Fantastic result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezza70 Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 Great to see that Fran played well on his full debut on all reports and out of position too. Will be interesting too see if he is selected to play at Ipox midweek or will they put him on ice till he has in him to play a full 90 mins at this level. It’s a half glass decision I reckon do they play him out of position and they risk them tearing him apart and maybe denting his confidence or do they throw him out there banking on his youthful exuberance and not to be overawed on playing against them in front of a good crowd too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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