The Real Saints Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) Despite not agreeing with the decision to appoint Steven MacLean as manager, I've remained pretty calm since the start of the season due to a number of factors: the fact that Steven MacLean isn't Callum Davidson, the fact that he is working with a massively restrictive budget, the fact that (on paper) I've been impressed with his transfer strategy for the most part, and the fact that he talks a better game than his predecessor. Even if it means staying up by the skin of our teeth in a play-off, I believe that survival would be a successful/impressive outcome this season given the context of our situation. So this is why I haven't been panicking yet. However, if we fail to win today, alarm bells will definitely be ringing for me. The points gap is already uncomfortable, and a defeat could put us in an invidious position even at this early stage of the season. It's getting close to make-or-break time for MacLean. I really hope today goes well. Edited September 30, 2023 by The Real Saints 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Need a contract extension announcement from Phillips. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Paddy Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 17 minutes ago, Honest Saints Fan said: Need a contract extension announcement from Phillips. Pler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Honest Saints Fan said: Need a contract extension announcement from Phillips. Still give him one after the second half performance? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Just now, RandomGuy. said: Still give him one after the second half performance? Yes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 I hear Falkirk is a shite day out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Just now, mizfit said: I hear Falkirk is a shite day out. We're no going straight to league 1 are we? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 32 minutes ago, Honest Saints Fan said: Yes His potentials there and hes great at getting out tight spots, but if Cammy MacPherson puts in that second half performance hes getting absolutely slaughtered on here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Phillips was tremendous for an hour. He was hurt in a challenge and was far less mobile for the rest of the match. His qualities both in possession and without make him our best central midfielder since McCann. Take McCann out the picture, and he’s the best since 2015 Chris Millar was strutting around in there. Definitely need to get him signed for longer…. however as we’re likely going to be battling relegation and not clear which league we’ll be in next season, it’s not happening. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 13 minutes ago, PauloPerth said: Phillips was tremendous for an hour. He was hurt in a challenge and was far less mobile for the rest of the match. His qualities both in possession and without make him our best central midfielder since McCann. Take McCann out the picture, and he’s the best since 2015 Chris Millar was strutting around in there. He was misplacing simple passes, that wasnt because he was hurt IMO. Im a fan but also think he looks better than he is because hes good at doing things that look good. Bryson and Craig spring to mind as far better players before we even delve into the best since 2015. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJFCtheTeamForMe Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said: He was misplacing simple passes, that wasnt because he was hurt IMO. Im a fan but also think he looks better than he is because hes good at doing things that look good. Bryson and Craig spring to mind as far better players before we even delve into the best since 2015. 100%. Lots of attempted turns and flicks, that yes a few did come off today and he did alright but nearly every time he tries to pass forward he gives it away. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, SJFCtheTeamForMe said: but nearly every time he tries to pass forward he gives it away. This right here ^^^, Liam Gordon. In between giving away penalties and getting sent off obviously. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 12 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said: He was misplacing simple passes, that wasnt because he was hurt IMO. Im a fan but also think he looks better than he is because hes good at doing things that look good. Bryson and Craig spring to mind as far better players before we even delve into the best since 2015. Does the difficult stuff well and the simpler stuff poorly(sometimes). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Another two points dropped at home, good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 I’m an obsessive on this point, but Carey’s second half performance was an abomination. Another game he’s had the full 90 as well. He got to the byline twice in the first half and created two good chances - the first time he’s done that in months - but second half his decision making was astonishing. Abysmal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broughty Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 That was shocking from Liam Gordon today, captain and should be showing leadership and example. No need to give away the penalty as he can't keep his hands off players and should have been able to force Nouble without the foul. It was a penalty. Then the sending off was just stupid and deserved. Must be dropped after the suspension and captaincy given to Dan Philips. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJFCtheTeamForMe Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 One thing I do take from today though. Based on today versus his matches out wide. Costelloe is a centre forward and not a wide man. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 1 minute ago, SJFCtheTeamForMe said: One thing I do take from today though. Based on today versus his matches out wide. Costelloe is a centre forward and not a wide man. Agreed. Could be something to work with between he and Jephcott - who had some nice touches, but aye, fitness. Three centre halves worked well today, I thought. Not sure how much longer I’d want Robinson as part of the three though. He’ll become a target. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 Felt an awful lot of resignation at the game today. First half gave cause for hope but the second half really wasn't good, even before captain calamity stepped up. Gordon is needing taken out, he's obviously got a two game ban now which I think is a blessing for him and the club. I've never seen a regression quite as bad as the one he's been going through in a player in his peak and without serious injuries before. Hopefully it's a confidence thing, but the longer it goes on the more you have to concede it's probably not temporary 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Phillips is technically really, really good and has that great talent of being able to work himself space but then what does he ever really do with it? Need to see more from him in that regard. It's football, not freestyling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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