The Real Saints Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Despite a recent poor run of performances, I am again looking forward to the weekend's match. Even though we are not exactly cruising week after week, we are still grinding out results and we remain top of the league. No need for panic stations just yet. It is a good time to be a Saints fan. So I will be heading to this one despite succumbing to a pretty bad throat infection in the last week! I hope Saints will reward my faithful nature with a win against Airdrie, a side for whom a win is just as vital, although for different reasons. I would be delighted with the 3 points no matter how we play. Any team can beat any team on their day, so we can't be complacent. I expect a physical battle again this week, so it is a necessity to continue with Hardie in the centre of midfield. Apart from that, I would keep the team as similar as possible, with the possible exception of Milne. It seems as if he is running out of ideas at the moment, so maybe a little rest would be beneficial. I would even consider starting MacDonald. He must be hungry to prove himself at the moment. However, it wouldn't be surprising if McInnes were to prefer the idea of Holmes replacing Milne. Main Irvine Rutkiewicz McCaffrey Craig Millar Hardie Morris Sheerin Samuel MacDonald Subs : Hillcoat, Anderson, Moon, Swankie, Milne/Holmes It won't be a pretty affair, but winter matches are rarely anything other than gritty. We will have to dig in for the win and show the stuff of champions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjfc.spl.09-10 Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 This should be an easy game, 4-0 Saints- Savo-2 Sammy-1 Swank-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calypso Kid Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 This should be an easy game, 4-0 Saints- Savo-2 Sammy-1 Swank-1 You have much to learn young Jedi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sainteesean Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Main Irvine Ruti Caff Craig Samuel Morris Hardie Swankie Peaso Holmes Subs: Hillcoat, Moon, Sheerin, Savo, Anderson. I would love to see us with two guys in the box who can head a ball and two guys down the wing. Swankie and Samuel would tear into Airdrie down the flanks. i like that thought actually. would be interested to see main irvine ruti caff craig sammy millar morris swanks peaso holmes but, why change a winning formula. as they say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perth_saintee12 Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Wont be easy but we should win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjfc.spl.09-10 Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 You have much to learn young Jedi. Young Im Old Enough To Be Ure Father Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StDuncM Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Main had man flu during the week. Old man Hillcoat between the sticks? But..........http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-sport/perthshire-football/st-johnstone-fc/2008/12/16/mclean-set-to-play-for-keeps-73103-22481599/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perth_saintee12 Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Hope not! We need alan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainstand Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 The way the weather is today it looks like we could have a free saturday. Quite a bit of flooding and Airdrie's park is not the best in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ghost of Jim Morton Posted December 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 We WILL win. A strange man stopped me in the street and told me so.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StDuncM Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 The way the weather is today it looks like we could have a free saturday. Quite a bit of flooding and Airdrie's park is not the best in the world. Greenock seems to be badly affected and the 'Ton are at home so this game could be a doubt. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7792371.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUZZ Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 c'mon the blues!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Beatson Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Well up for this today! Come on Saints! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calypso Kid Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Young Im Old Enough To Be Ure Father Well you should know better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingaporeSaint Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 So no pitch inspection ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ghost of Jim Morton Posted December 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 So no pitch inspection ? It would seem not!!!!!!! I have checked all the official sites and they is no word of any planned inspection. The weather here in Perth this morning is lovely if a little cold.Blue skies, no frost and the wind has dropped considerabley since last night.Looking forward to this match and can't wait to get going.... COME ON YOU SAINTS!! Are we gonna have a good sing-song today??? Lets give it laldy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perth_saintee12 Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Should be a cracking game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deej Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 From the official website... "Manager Derek McInnes has expressed surprise that the Diamonds are at the foot of the table and having seen their game in midweek against Clyde is in doubt that his players will need to be on top of their game to secure the three points." is that a typo or has del just turned very cocky and complacent? from my understanding that looks like he thinks it will be an easy game. no game in this division is easy (except dundee ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingaporeSaint Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 From the official website... "Manager Derek McInnes has expressed surprise that the Diamonds are at the foot of the table and having seen their game in midweek against Clyde is in doubt that his players will need to be on top of their game to secure the three points." is that a typo or has del just turned very cocky and complacent? from my understanding that looks like he thinks it will be an easy game. no game in this division is easy (except dundee ) Pedantic f*cker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deej Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 sorry i was bored... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunfermline Saint Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Team from SSN Main Irvine Craig Morris Rutkiewicz McCaffrey Millar Hardie Holmes Milne Samuel Subs Anderson Sheerin Swankie Jackson Hillcoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarvie Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 This should be interesting, its either a humping for Airdrie or were going to be over confident and lose 1-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingaporeSaint Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Gulp 4-4-3 I'm nervous already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunfermline Saint Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Gulp 4-4-3 I'm nervous already. Shouldn't be with 12 players! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingaporeSaint Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 That proves how nervous i am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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