perthsaint1977 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 As with most games against other spl teams, the first goal was crucial. Up until the penalty I am not sure any saints fan could really be unhappy with our performance. We knocked it about well. Probed a really tight and packed defence but Just couldn't unlock them. Had we gone ahead with the first goal I am pretty sure we would still be in the cup. Fine margins at this level . Some of the over reaction is mind boggling. Just my opinion 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Positive, sometimes. Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) 11 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said: It's strange how every defeat leads to multiple statuses about how the youth players are so much better than what we have. Some people genuinely seem to believe every player under 21 for us is an incredible player but TW just flat out refuses to play them. Last season they finished bottom of the development league. Certainly doesn't suggest to me the lads who were around 1st team in u20 squad were good enough. I know many have left and we tend to play young young lads at under 20 level but still feel some people over state the quality of our youth players. We suggests to me the reason Mclaren etc were allowed to go and the others don't get a chance is because they're not good enough (yet for some?). Edited August 9, 2017 by Mr Positive, sometimes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saintee Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I can sense the WAP hate getting focused on Blair Alston this season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 28 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said: It's strange how every defeat leads to multiple statuses about how the youth players are so much better than what we have. Some people genuinely seem to believe every player under 21 for us is an incredible player but TW just flat out refuses to play them. That'll be the very same youth team that finished bottom of the development league, albeit with a very young team. Honestly, it's unfathomable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I can sense the WAP hate getting focused on Blair Alston this season. Tbf I can sort of understand it, I like him, but in 2017 he's got one goal and two assists. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 I expected more from Alston. He's done alright for us but thought he would give us more goals than he has and would settle more easily into our team. I'd have him on the bench if everyone happens to be fit. Is Craig Thomson injured? I don't think he's made either squad yet and the right hand side of midfield looks pretty packed to me. Wonder if he'll be one of the players heading out on loan. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Positive, sometimes. Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 42 minutes ago, Mr Positive, sometimes. said: Last season they finished bottom of the development league. Certainly doesn't suggest to me the lads who were around 1st team in u20 squad were good enough. I know many have left and we tend to play young young lads at under 20 level but still feel some people over state the quality of our youth players. We suggests to me the reason Mclaren etc were allowed to go and the others don't get a chance is because they're not good enough (yet for some?). 24 minutes ago, Kyle said: That'll be the very same youth team that finished bottom of the development league, albeit with a very young team. Honestly, it's unfathomable. Great minds think alike. Re Alston, has ability but lacks belief imo and athleticism. It seems like he is never under control of the ball. Constant stumble. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Heliums Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 39 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said: It's strange how every defeat leads to multiple statuses about how the youth players are so much better than what we have. Some people genuinely seem to believe every player under 21 for us is an incredible player but TW just flat out refuses to play them. You're always going to have a spectrum of opinions about players so I don't think this is a surprise. There will be Saints fans who can't stand O'Halloran, or think Shaugnessy's second rate. Happens with every team. Perhaps the cry to promote younger players is simply frustration that the some players never seem to be dropped irrespective of performance. Certainly have some sympathy with that view. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Positive, sometimes. Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 If Project Brave gets the go ahead in full then there wont be a Saints youth academy so people might not be able to moan about youth not getting a chance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Templar Saint Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Where is Chris Millar??? Not listed at Killie ( probably due to pitch) No show last night. Some of us East Standers are wondering is he injured; on his way out or what? Sure some of you ITK guys can answer this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widge Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 He'll be injured. Certainly won't be on the way out as saints are tailoring his training. My best guess is, based on East Fife, he's got a niggle and isn't actually match fit, didn't look it then. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Well this is interesting Natives getting restless? Heard that we may not get our top target today. If I was TW I'd be getting 2 lesser strikers in instead, they're bound to be able to at least hit the target unlike the ones we have just now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Templar Saint Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Widge said: He'll be injured. Certainly won't be on the way out as saints are tailoring his training. My best guess is, based on East Fife, he's got a niggle and isn't actually match fit, didn't look it then. Quote Thanks Widge. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fife Saint Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Well this is interesting [emoji38] Natives getting restless? Heard that we may not get our top target today. If I was TW I'd be getting 2 lesser strikers in instead, they're bound to be able to at least hit the target unlike the ones we have just now. Does this coincide with Graham going down South? I'm not ITK. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 Jason Kerr has joined Queen of the South on loan... ....and so has Chris Kane What the f**k is going on? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Woolshed Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 With Kane off on loan to QOS surely there's a jewel incoming?!? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Jenkins Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Would say with Kane away I would be hoping for storey and a sparkley jewel. Unless we are going 4-5-1 for the remainder 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Who the f**k are we signing.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Na, surely No....Stevie May? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsjfc Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Surely means at least one striker coming in the next couple of days. Hopefully this can be the making of Kane. Ideally two strikers before the deadline now though. ETA: The "more to follow" from the club suggests another announcement soon I'd assume. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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