Radford 72 Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 McLean Anderson - Rutkiewicz - James - Trialist Hardie - Sheerin Milne MacDonald - Holmes - Weatherston Caff replaced Ando at half-time, with Weatherston and Peaso swapping sides, so try and bring the former and the trialist left back more into things. As the half wore on, Reynolds, Doris, Kelly and Kerr were introduced. Saints were one up at the break when Ando nodded in a good Sheerin FK and the Wiz doubled the lead from the spot after Weatherston was fouled following a great run. Good play from Weatherston set up Peaso for a neat third in a game Saints pretty much controlled. We knocked the ball around fine but the gloss was taken off things when the 'Shire scored a late consolation PK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Saint Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Thanks Radders. How did James appear in terms of mobility. Is Caff right or left footed?! Guessing Frenchie won't be getting a deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ghost of Jim Morton Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Cheers for the info ....I really wish we could keep a clean sheet though.I know thet're only friendlies but as I,ve stated before, the best way to win the title is to be tight at the back and it,s been a long time since we were that. No Irvine in the side??? Should anything be read into that???? Good to see Sheerin still doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Saint Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Cheers for the info ....I really wish we could keep a clean sheet though.I know thet're only friendlies but as I,ve stated before, the best way to win the title is to be tight at the back and it,s been a long time since we were that. No Irvine in the side??? Should anything be read into that???? Good to see Sheerin still doing it. It may be that the team tonight is essentially our reserves. No Sammy, Swankie, Morris, Irvine, Millar, Jacko, Main, Craig and no left back?! Of tonights starting XI, only Hardie and Holmes will be regular starts IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford 72 Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Questions, questions... James looked fine. Much better than his appearances in the second half of last season where it was clear he'd been out injured. His on a level footing with the rest of the squad again. Caff is right footed and actually featured at right back last night, although I doubt that's a long term option and was more about getting him game time. I'll be amazed if the trialist, with his dazzling orange boots, gets a contract. On limited viewing, Topolski is a much better option. I was someone who was worried about the defence going into the season and was hoping for clean sheets but in the two most recent games, the defence has generally been rock solid, especially last night. The goal against Montrose was worrying because it was a(nother) stupid mistake but last night we looked solid again and it was a tired tackle in the dying minutes when we'd already won the game. Wouldn't read anything into the selection. Most of the squad were present at the game but McInnes clearly just wanted to get everything who didn't play on Saturday some game time. David Weatherston showed the sort of form we saw last pre-season. I really hope he keeps the standards high and gets a chance this term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Rourke Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Silly question but anyone decent playing for the Shire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Marc Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Anyone know if we beat hibs in the closed doors game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjm89 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Anyone know if we beat hibs in the closed doors game? Yeah we beat them 2-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewhite4 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Anyone know if we beat hibs in the closed doors game? Yep we did, 3-1 I think but it was basically a hibs reserve team after their intertoto cup game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSam1884 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 David Weatherston looked a much better player towards the end of last season who wasn't so easily pushed off the ball. He also played pretty well when he came on against Montrose on Saturday. Would be nice to see a bit more of him before the season starts but I think he's giving himself a good chance of more first team football this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford 72 Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 As said, it was 3-1 against Hibs, with Holmes, Morris and Jackson scoring second half goals for Saints against, again as said, a pretty young Hibs side. Holmes also scored, along with Davie Weatherston, in a closed doors win over Ayr United on 5th July. Regards the 'Shire players last night, none of them really looked above Third Division standard. A few familar faces in their side though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabster64 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Do we know the French trialist's name yet? And what about the German? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford 72 Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Do we know the French trialist's name yet? And what about the German? Hunch that the Frenchman might be Moudy Konaté. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabster64 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Hunch that the Frenchman might be Moudy Konaté. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RWDKySANyg This guy? Looks pretty decent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford 72 Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I think so. The other players were certainly calling the trialist Moudy. YouTube doesn't always tell the truth though unfortunately as he was pretty rotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabster64 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I think so. The other players were certainly calling the trialist Moudy. YouTube doesn't always tell the truth though unfortunately as he was pretty rotten. That's a shame... maybe he will blossom into the youtube player if given a chance in our next game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Saint Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Hunch that the Frenchman might be Moudy Konaté. Which translates as Moody ???? Reckon he'd get a sponsor just for giggles!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanley saint Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 apart from sheerin do we have another penalty taker , especially after jackos miss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templeofsaints Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 apart from sheerin do we have another penalty taker , especially after jackos miss Peaso, Savo, Hardie, Irvine can all take them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulfulsaint Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I was someone who was worried about the defence going into the season and was hoping for clean sheets but in the two most recent games, the defence has generally been rock solid, especially last night. The goal against Montrose was worrying because it was a(nother) stupid mistake but last night we looked solid again and it was a tired tackle in the dying minutes when we'd already won the game. . Still share those worries it seems like the Saints infliction if we could have eliminated stupid mistakes in the last few seasons we would be an SPL team. Most teams would say the same but I think saints are more culpabale than most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnstoun Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Still share those worries it seems like the Saints infliction if we could have eliminated stupid mistakes in the last few seasons we would be an SPL team. Most teams would say the same but I think saints are more culpabale than most. I would say we struggle to break down teams who sit in. For the most part when teams have a go at us we can tear them up on the counter. If we can turn a bit of dominance into goals this season hopefully we can cut out some of the draws that murder our points total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HertsSaintee Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I would say we struggle to break down teams who sit in. For the most part when teams have a go at us we can tear them up on the counter. If we can turn a bit of dominance into goals this season hopefully we can cut out some of the draws that murder our points total. A couple of interesting points as to where our weaknesses are just made by Soulful and Johnstoun above, and this probably could do with a thread on its own. In my opinion, the crucial thing we have to be able to do this season to maximise our points haul, is learn how to deal with teams who close us down quickly, wherever that is on the park. We don't seem to be able to deal with that tactic, and don't employ it ourselves. The upshot is that the patient passing game across the back 4 we seem to play is forced into an aimless punt up to the front because one of the back line has allowed themselves to be put under pressure because of being closed down. More movement from midfield is what's required this season. Creating and looking for the spaces, together with quicker movement of the ball is what's required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Sounds like James again............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yangus Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 good to see Weatherston getting plenty of action pre season hope to see him alot next season and that hes used alot when on the pitch and not use the other wing with him standing with his hands up shouting for the ball most of the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryangordon86 Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 I thought they were calling the trialist Woody! the boy was a total shambles if i'm honest, he looked uncomfortable on the ball, his first touch was useless and he seemed unable to get up the wing. Saints never really needed to get out of first gear, thought Kev James had a good game, winning everything in the air as usual. One thing that did have me worried were the conflicting messages coming from James and Ruti during the first half. On 2 occaisions Ando and Hardie didnt have a clue where to play as Ruti was saying one thing then James said something else straight after Interesting to see Swanks, Irvine and Millar in McDonalds at half time scoffing meals! I though pre season was all about gaining fitness, would've thought McDonalds would've been off the cards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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