Mr Positive, sometimes. Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 1 minute ago, RandomGuy. said: Agree that that game might be a write off tbf. Should be Stendels first game with them, Tynecastle will be sold out and rocking, and they have Naismith back fit now. He went off injured last night again so maybe not. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widge Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 At £29 a ticket in December, chances of a decent saints crowd at Tynecastle is slim as anything. Despite it being a game in the glorious capital and best city in Scotland. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 3 hours ago, RandomGuy. said: This is it, lads. Make or break time. That's a cracking run of fixtures. If you write off games against the OF teams, for the remaining 32 fixtures managing a win, a draw and a loss every three matches (4 points) should see you comfortably third bottom or slightly higher on about 41 points or so. That's exactly our form for the past six matches; 2W, 2D, 2L. But against the teams around us, we should be looking for a wee bit more. Around 10 points would be superb as TDBob says. The important thing is even if we are having a shite game, to keep it tight and not gift any of our rivals an easy three points by folding of making crazy mistakes. Being able to scrap out draws when not playing well will be crucial in not losing ground. Having seen the way we played last night, and Hearts a month or two back, I'd set up exactly the same and be confident we can come away with at least a point. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 3 hours ago, Widge said: At £29 a ticket in December, chances of a decent saints crowd at Tynecastle is slim as anything. Despite it being a game in the glorious capital and best city in Scotland. Prices are disgusting, frankly. Almost £70 for two adults plus two u12-u18s, just for tickets. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Player of the decade poll got serious... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Positive, sometimes. Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) Ali Mccann has signed a new 3 and a half year deal. Well earned Ali. In a struggling team he has shown maturity and of course ability. Edited December 6, 2019 by Mr Positive, sometimes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 1 minute ago, Mr Positive, sometimes. said: Ali Mccann has signed a new 3 and a half year deal. Just need to work on his finishing and try and get a wee bit more speed, then we can sell him for a nice wee profit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, Mr Positive, sometimes. said: Ali Mccann has signed a new 3 and a half year deal. Well earned Ali. In a struggling team he has shown maturity and of course ability. Outstanding news that, especially the length. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Best news we've had in a long while. Along with Kennedy, he's been a consistent bright spot in what has been a pretty shite season. Was starting to worry that we'd lose him in the summer with only compensation to show for it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Same boat. Great bit of business by the club. Guaranteed his next game is a stinker though!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Goalkeepers 1. Zander Clark (27) -2022 12. Elliot Parish (29) – 2021 48. Max Johnstone (20) -2020 45. Ross Sinclair (18) – 2021 – on loan at Brechin Defenders 2. Wallace Duffy (20) -2021 21. Anthony Ralston (20) – 2020 – on loan from Celtic 6. Steven Anderson (33) - 2020 – on loan at Raith Rovers 23. Liam Gordon (23) - 2021 15. Jason Kerr (22) – 2022 5. Madis Vihmann (23) – 2020 – on loan from Flora 3. Scott Tanser (24) – 2021 24. Callum Booth (28) – Jan 2020 Midfielders 7. Drey Wright (24) - 2020 10. David Wotherspoon (29) - 2021 8. Murray Davidson (31) - 2020 + 1 4. Ross Callachan (25) - 2020 26. Liam Craig (32) - 2020 19. Jason Holt (26) – 2020 – on loan from Rangers 18. Ali McCann (19) - 2023 33. Matty Kennedy (24) - 2020 11. Danny Swanson (32) - 2020 Forwards 16. David McMillan (30) – 2020 – on loan at Falkirk 9. Chris Kane (24) - 2020 17. Michael O'Halloran (28) – 2021 14. Stevie May (26) – 2021 + 1 22. Callum Hendry (21) - 2020 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widge Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 There was never any doubt about Ali signing on again tbh, wasn’t expecting it to be that long a deal, but great news! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saintee Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Sensible decision by the club. Great news. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackdaybob Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Yes, happy with that 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 4 hours ago, Kyle said: Spoiler Goalkeepers 1. Zander Clark (27) -2022 12. Elliot Parish (29) – 2021 48. Max Johnstone (20) -2020 45. Ross Sinclair (18) – 2021 – on loan at Brechin Defenders 2. Wallace Duffy (20) -2021 21. Anthony Ralston (20) – 2020 – on loan from Celtic 6. Steven Anderson (33) - 2020 – on loan at Raith Rovers 23. Liam Gordon (23) - 2021 15. Jason Kerr (22) – 2022 5. Madis Vihmann (23) – 2020 – on loan from Flora 3. Scott Tanser (24) – 2021 24. Callum Booth (28) – Jan 2020 Midfielders 7. Drey Wright (24) - 2020 10. David Wotherspoon (29) - 2021 8. Murray Davidson (31) - 2020 + 1 4. Ross Callachan (25) - 2020 26. Liam Craig (32) - 2020 19. Jason Holt (26) – 2020 – on loan from Rangers 18. Ali McCann (19) - 2023 33. Matty Kennedy (24) - 2020 11. Danny Swanson (32) - 2020 Forwards 16. David McMillan (30) – 2020 – on loan at Falkirk 9. Chris Kane (24) - 2020 17. Michael O'Halloran (28) – 2021 14. Stevie May (26) – 2021 + 1 22. Callum Hendry (21) - 2020 Next seasons squad gets that wee bit stronger due to McCann re-signing. Is the extension trigger on Muzz's contract appearance based? Assume it's a NAP either way. Wright, Kennedy and Craig the three that stand out, fully expect the last two to hold off until late in the day if they're going to extend. Craig or Kane next, IMO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentino Bolognese Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 2 hours ago, RandomGuy. said: Next seasons squad gets that wee bit stronger due to McCann re-signing. Is the extension trigger on Muzz's contract appearance based? Assume it's a NAP either way. Wright, Kennedy and Craig the three that stand out, fully expect the last two to hold off until late in the day if they're going to extend. Craig or Kane next, IMO. Matty has stronger leverage than Wright at the moment IMO. I'd think that Drey is playing for an offer now and I'm not sure he'll start at Tynecastle. I really do hope, for his sake an ours, that he can get back the form he had pre-injury. Craig's obviously at the tail end of his career but playing in front of the back four looks like a useful role for him. I think that we've learned that even with our best back 4 we need a bit more protection and if Tommy isn't going to risk a flat 4-4-2 until our defence then it shapes up, seems a good solution. Is he necessary or a luxury? Not sure how much he costs. Suppose if he wants regular football he'll follow Ando into the lower tiers. Apologies for rambling, at a bit of a loose end with no game tomorrow, and irritated at 29 of my pounds going to Budge's bandits. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Valentino Bolognese said: Not sure how much he costs. Suppose if he wants regular football he'll follow Ando into the lower tiers. I'm sure hes fairly involved in the youth coaching, certainly assists Maybury at reserve games, so theres likely more keeping him here than Anderson, who appeared to be have less to do with that (sure I seen someone mention he was coaching once though). I just watched the 90 minutes on Saints TV, as I'm fucking tragic, fair play to TW btw as some of those selection decisions wouldve been ripped apart if it had backfired. Booth has probably done enough to show hes worth another 6 months, cant judge his ability based on one game, but with his CV and that one performance he should be useful to keep Tanser thinking. No doubt Kane is better as a lone striker in games like that than May, even by someone who doesnt rate him in the slightest as a top flight striker. Am I allowed to say we looked far better without Davidson? Having Craig camped in front of the defence was huge, and not something Davidson brings. Having two energetic midfielders capable of pressing opposite numbers, and also supporting the wide players defensively, was huge, and that's an energy and pace Davidson doesnt bring. Having 3 midfielders capable of getting the ball 25 yards from our own goal under pressure, and not panicking and releasing it too early/retaining possession was a benefit, and not something Davidson really brings. In saying that, I cant ever see Holt or McCann ever dominating a midfield like Davidson is prone to doing. Could just be a case of getting the right combination for the opponents. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentino Bolognese Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) 24 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said: Am I allowed to say we looked far better without Davidson? Having Craig camped in front of the defence was huge, and not something Davidson brings. Having two energetic midfielders capable of pressing opposite numbers, and also supporting the wide players defensively, was huge, and that's an energy and pace Davidson doesnt bring. Having 3 midfielders capable of getting the ball 25 yards from our own goal under pressure, and not panicking and releasing it too early/retaining possession was a benefit, and not something Davidson really brings. In saying that, I cant ever see Holt or McCann ever dominating a midfield like Davidson is prone to doing. Could just be a case of getting the right combination for the opponents. Not so sure that it's as simple as we looked better without Murray, but it was a setup (4-1-4-1 it looked like) that was absolutely focussed on stopping us losing goals through the centre-backs. Maybe that was forced because Davidson was out, or maybe it was always going to be TW's game plan. It does raise the question though as to what happens next week as based on the Killie game it's hard to justify dropping any of the middle 3 to make way for him. May well be a case of starting with the same lineup (with Kennedy in for Wright and MOH on the right) with Murray and Hendry off the bench if we want/need to push up a bit. Then again, the Hearts midfield should be easier to dominate and push through than Killie, so maybe Murray is the better option. Unhappily I'm not seeing an obvious place for May in this setup. Maybe it will take another striker signing to get the best out of him and avoid it all being an expensive and damaging mistake. I agree that the 'foot on the ball' stuff from Holt and McCann was good to see. Always good to see Muzz charging into headers but with the ball at his feet he's usually looking for a quick easy ball rather than drawing the opposition in. Edited December 6, 2019 by Valentino Bolognese 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 52 minutes ago, Valentino Bolognese said: Unhappily I'm not seeing an obvious place for May in this setup. Maybe it will take another striker signing to get the best out of him and avoid it all being an expensive and damaging mistake. I think in games we intend to dominate, he's a better option than Kane, but we absolutely need to play the ball on the ground and get players around him for it to be effective. If we could go on a run of results, without May, then it might be a good thing for him bizarrely. Take him out the spotlight, take the pressure, from the fans and himself, away from him, and let him come on against tiring defences etc. and try and rebuild confidence and belief, and we might start to see the embers catch fire again. Feels like he's a project at the moment, someone who needs worked on, as the injuries and his poor time at Aberdeen have taken something from him mentally. Only issue with that plan is we'd likely have to start Kane or Hendry most weeks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 1 hour ago, RandomGuy. said: Am I allowed to say we looked far better without Davidson? Having Craig camped in front of the defence was huge, and not something Davidson brings. Having two energetic midfielders capable of pressing opposite numbers, and also supporting the wide players defensively, was huge, and that's an energy and pace Davidson doesnt bring. Having 3 midfielders capable of getting the ball 25 yards from our own goal under pressure, and not panicking and releasing it too early/retaining possession was a benefit, and not something Davidson really brings. In saying that, I cant ever see Holt or McCann ever dominating a midfield like Davidson is prone to doing. Could just be a case of getting the right combination for the opponents. Football wise we definitely looked better, and the central midfield three had a good balance and shape to it. However, if you look at the two games Muzz has missed you see both sides of the coin. Would we have been dominated so badly in the air from set pieces at Motherwell if he was in there? Thats the difficult decision Tommy has to take. As you say, it might have to be horses for courses. Tough decision for next week though. Keep the same team that did well on Wednesday knowing Hearts are a big physical side who pose quite a threat from set pieces, or bring Davidson back in? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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