templeofsaints Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 He asked to come off. Looked to me as if he tweaked his hamstring. Didn't see him holding anything or that - he had received some treatment at the edge of the pitch earlier on (when Shimmin was having one of his lie-downs) but didn't see what it was for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jags Ya Bas! Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Didn't see him holding anything or that Aye, but then again, you thought Saints played 4-4-2 today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSam1884 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I'm a bit of a misery guts tonight after watching that. While on one hand I found the new formation quite refreshing and certain individual players had improved performances on recent weeks, our sheer inability infront of goal has become a bit depressing. The midfield was playing some nice stuff but Holmes and Samuel might as well not have been on the pitch such was their lack of impact on the game. It really concerned me that with the game at 0-0 Del didn't bother to try something a bit different and make a couple of substitutions to push for a goal. I can appreciate that we didn't want to lose when we were on the brink of matching the 16 game unbeaten run but we just looked very content to settle for a point against a team who were completely beatable. I'm disappointed with the result, personally. We are still top of the league but the gap has been reduced albeit with a few games in hand and I don't see where goals are coming from if McInnes isn't willing to change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ghost of Jim Morton Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 The ref got it right on the freekick on the edge of the box despite the fact taht he originally gave the pen. On the Jody pen i thought it was a stone waller. Hit the bar from a homer header which had the goalie beaten hands down. I liked the 3 at the back formation today which allowed Irvine and Craig to puch on a lot more. It will be interesting to see what 101 things about Dels tactics :-) Savo looked like he had a hamstring injury. Overall happy with a draw but we are just missing something up front whaich would give us that little bit extra. Came out behind a couple of guys moaning about a draw saying that they are too scared to lose, taht we are not pushing loads up the park and all that mcInnes is bothered about is winning the league. HELLO ARE WE NOT ALL INTERESTED IN THAT!! Playing 2 attack minded wingbacks and 3 at the back disproves that theory in my mind. Yes we are all interested in winning the league but if at all possible I'd rather we didn't bore our way to the title. Could quite easily have been me that was in front of you because I believe we are spending so much energy making sure that we don't concede that our attacking play is ****ing hopeless.Even the mearest hint of excitement and a smidgen of entertainment would be nice..Today was poor and you can dress it up anyway you bloody like but all it will be is poor in a nice dress.... Overall of course it's still a point and with certain results going for us AGAIN you may think " what's he complaining about" but if this continues and even if we do not lose games, someone WILL overhaul us before the end of the season.... I can't even be arsed to give my opinion of the match.....or individual performances. Ho-Hum Onwards and upwards...Dingwall he we come. I hope we can score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford 72 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I'm a bit of a misery guts tonight... I'm sure no one would ever accuse you of that! It wasn't a great game in terms of chances but we did play some really nice stuff at times, although I appreciate that doesn't win you prizes. Was disappointed with Morton, who didn't look nearly as capable as they did in Perth a month ago. Centre backs were rock solid unsurprisingly and Weatherson had a good battle with Gartland but as VT and Swampy have hinted, our dominance of the midfield has, in part, to be attributed to the half-hearted performances of McGuffie and Masterton. Our actual delivery into the box wasn't too bad today but the choice of pass was often disappointing. Several times we had midfields with the opportunity to do some damage and they chose to play the wrong ball. Not too upset at only taking a point considering we didn't create masses of chances. I couldn't tell regards the handball claim but the linesman got about one decision right all day and it was that Irvine was fouled outside the box. Morris might have touched a Morton player but was looking for a PK. Thought Craig Thomson had a more than decent game. Interesting that McInnes chose to change the formation, I assume to get over the lack of a left back. Back three looked really solid and Gartland slotted in well. Irvine is more suited to the wingback role but thought Craig was a bit off-colour. Morris and Sheerin moved the ball well enough but didn't play enough killer passes. Millar had his best game in weeks, which will no doubt be attributed to the fact he was played infield a bit. Milne and Holmes looked lively early doors but the big man again missed a couple of good chances whilst Samuel continues to frustrate. He's strong, fast, has a good touch but it just doesn't seem to be happening for him at the moment. His movement could be better. Strangely underwhelmed by equalling the sixteen match unbeaten record as draws are starting to hurt us again. A win next week would be massive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSam1884 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I think that's a fair point, Ghostie. For all people can point out that we didn't lose and we gained a point, if our inability to score means we keep drawing games, eventually at least one team will overtake us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford 72 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I think that's a fair point, Ghostie. For all people can point out that we didn't lose and we gained a point, if our inability to score means we keep drawing games, eventually at least one team will overtake us. Worth noting that three of our last four games have been away from home, the last couple against sides that have only lost two or three game between them at home all season. Against Clyde, I accept we only scored one but we created a lot more chances and I still think we'll win the vast majority of our remaining home games, meaning points in the road are no necessarily a bad thing. We'll need to win some away games but points at Firhill and Cappielow are fine, although I accept Morton were there for the taking today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Rourke Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 3 or 4 games into the season I was seriously concerned about our basic inability to defend and if someone had suggested at that juncture that we were on the brink of a record matching 16 game undefeated run, I would have laughed myself silly. Del is making progress and has made us difficult to beat which is a solid base to build on for a championship winning season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CynicalSaintee Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Calmed down a lot after my mini-rant. Not too bothered by our result, considering Dunfermline lost, and they're our only 'real' contenders. The other sides are all to inconsistent to mount a challenge. We're not losing, and points from Firhill and Cappielow are not bad points, by any stretch of the imagination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjfcsean Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Calmed down a lot after my mini-rant. Not too bothered by our result, considering Dunfermline lost, and they're our only 'real' contenders. The other sides are all to inconsistent to mount a challenge. We're not losing, and points from Firhill and Cappielow are not bad points, by any stretch of the imagination. I wouldn't say they were our only 'real' contenders. Dunfermline are very inconsistent and so are Livi, but Partick aren't they are just terrible away and very good at home. All it takes is for any of those teams to gather some momentum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.B.B:- Adz Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 and for the record. sammy was great when he came on, looked a threat. I agree mate! How can we knock the guy and say he isnt producing when A)the service is not good enough and the guy isnt getting a chance from the start. Its so frustrating because this guy could be the answer to our problems. He has all the attributes to absolutley bang them in, in this division. START SAMMY APPEAL! ........ SIGN HERE.... Although i dont expect much support! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I wouldn't say they were our only 'real' contenders. Dunfermline are very inconsistent and so are Livi, but Partick aren't they are just terrible away and very good at home. All it takes is for any of those teams to gather some momentum. Any team in the top 4 winning 4 or 5 games on the trot could win this league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartBeedieFanClub Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Any team in the top 4 winning 4 or 5 games on the trot could win this league. Exactly we have to start winning games before we are all discussing what could have been on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perth_saintee12 Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Dingwall next whoopee.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Saint Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Morris dived and Irvine's was outside, handball would have been harsh but fair. I was heavily criticised on here a few months back for complaining about Del's negative attitude, seems I have some support now. I thought the system was peculiar, neither fish nor foul. Disappointed with Gartland, the timing of his jumps and some of his distribution fell well short of what I had read about him. Having said that, he's not played for months. Think Ando should have started, given that the reserves play tomorrow. If the Savo injury is a recurrence of the thigh strain, we've gotta really question Nick Summersgill. Savo talked himself onto the pitch against Rangers when he was not fit to do so and may now be out for another lengthy spell. Sammy's had enough chances, he's another guy who constantly flatters to deceive - send him back to United. Jackson not getting any game time is criminal. Homer had no end product all day. Del said (at MTM) there's no point hiting high balls to Homer against Morton, yet that's what we did. He also said we need tricky players turning their centre-backs, both were on the bench - and the wrong one came on. Irvine was outstanding (again) and it seems bizarre that we have not managed to secure his signature before Mooners, especially given our left back disasters. Sheerin was excellent for the first 30 minutes then reverted to puffed oot auld duffer, Craig was fine and Morris was Morris. Millar came onto a good game as the system improved second half. We achieved Del's target of getting one point, but we definately dropped two. The league looks very good, our play doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint in exile Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I thought the system was peculiar, neither fish nor foul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulfulsaint Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I'm sure no one would ever accuse you of that! Milne and Holmes looked lively early doors but the big man again missed a couple of good chances . Rads are you training to be a '70s football manager - that could have been Ron Atkinson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulfulsaint Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 . Sheerin was excellent for the first 30 minutes then reverted to puffed oot auld duffer, Craig was fine and Morris was Morris. . I'm not sure I entriely agree with this. I am actually more concerned with Craig's fitness. Only plays the first 65-70mns then tires significantly. I like both Sheerin and Craig and they would always start for me. But age may be blinding people to who is the fittest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reignman Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 He also said we need tricky players turning their centre-backs, both were on the bench - and the wrong one came on. And the 'trickiest' one we've got was in the stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StDuncM Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Dont you just love armchair managers/critics who think they know better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perth_saintee12 Posted February 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Dont you just love armchair managers/critics who think they know better! Oh yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CynicalSaintee Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Yes, another team could easily leapfrog us if they win a few on the trot, but the simple fact is that they won't. The league, overall, is much weaker than it was last season, and noone is able to get any sort of form going, with the exception of us. It may seem as if we keep throwing away chances to go top, but we're getting good points from difficult teams. Drawing away to Morton and Partick, as has been said numerous times, is not a catastrophe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broon Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 That was absolutely shite. We're the most boring Saints side I've watched in a long time. Savo and Holmes as a partnership is horse shit. It's a crime that they start in front of Jacko, Sammy and Peaso. Peaso is and always has been our best striker. We need to get some strikers in the side who can be a bit more creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Saint Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I'm not sure I entriely agree with this. I am actually more concerned with Craig's fitness. Only plays the first 65-70mns then tires significantly. I like both Sheerin and Craig and they would always start for me. But age may be blinding people to who is the fittest. I think you're point on Craig is valid, though I would also highlight the difference in position. I though Sheerin looked very good at Morton because he played in the centre as opposed to out on the wing. When/If Craig plays centre midfield, his lack of stamina is not an issue, if he plays wide, I agree that he tires far too easily for my liking. Further, Jody is more positive when playing with Peanut, oh er Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Saint Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 That was absolutely shite. We're the most boring Saints side I've watched in a long time. Savo and Holmes as a partnership is horse shit. It's a crime that they start in front of Jacko, Sammy and Peaso. Peaso is and always has been our best striker. We need to get some strikers in the side who can be a bit more creative. The players look apprehensive on the break. The wide men rarely hit the bye-line for fear of being out of position when the play breaks down. I'd rather explain that they will have time to get into position after the goal celebrations die down! Sammy was signed to provide the spark, he's been a complete failure. Like Swankie, he has a great talent, disguised by lethargy. When he's growing old and dying, he will regret his apathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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