Coventry Saint Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 19 hours ago, djchapsticks said: If that's indeed all she wrote in terms of signings between now and Morton (and indeed this transfer window), and assuming we have a full compliment (Quinn will probably be on the cusp of returning by then) I reckon a line up of: ---------------------------Langfield----------------------- ---Naismith-----Mackenzie-----Webster-----Irvine--- -----------------------------Hutton------------------------- -----Walsh----------------Mallan---------------Morgan--- -------------Hardie-------------------Shankland---------- I like that, but I would worry about having a slightly soft belly there, especially in the derby match. I guess if the front four/five can gel enough between now and then, it could be ok. I'm starting to worry about the sense in ever playing with two up front, given how few other teams do it, but with these four strikers in now, I guess it's the way we need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 1 hour ago, Coventry Saint said: I like that, but I would worry about having a slightly soft belly there, especially in the derby match. I guess if the front four/five can gel enough between now and then, it could be ok. I'm starting to worry about the sense in ever playing with two up front, given how few other teams do it, but with these four strikers in now, I guess it's the way we need to go. The fans have been on so many Saints managers backs over the formation. "Embarrassing at home to play 1 striker" and "get two strikers oan" (copyright West Stand boo boys). They will get strikers this season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 2 hours ago, flyingscot said: The fans have been on so many Saints managers backs over the formation. "Embarrassing at home to play 1 striker" and "get two strikers oan" (copyright West Stand boo boys). They will get strikers this season! Yep, Gus was a 3-5-2/4-4-2 man and he is still known as one of our most negative managers, unfairly in my opinion. Fans need to realise to play 2 up front you need to sacrifice your extra man in midfield or go 3 at the back. Will Mallan and Hutton do enough of the dirty work between them? I haven't seen Hutton play yet but Mallan isn't that kind of player. We will be pretty direct anyway so attacking wise it won't matter but without the ball there will be pressure on Mallan and Hutton but with Rae being a centre mid he must have faith in them. So your probably looking at DJ's team but I think it'll be the 2 experienced guys up front, maybe depending on who scores and performs on Saturday. Clarkson has been on a bit of a streak so it would probably be wrong to drop him (I know he hasn't scored in a couple but overall in pre-season) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I wonder if Rae would be tempted with 3-5-2 or a 4-3-3 to accommodate players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 2 minutes ago, flyingscot said: I wonder if Rae would be tempted with 3-5-2 or a 4-3-3 to accommodate players. Just now injuries harm both they formations but when Quinn and MacKenzie are fully fit its possible. You could have Morgan or Gallagher as part of a 3 then dropping back. Alloa fans last night saying Goodwin is strolling it for them, Hutton has big shoes to fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry Saint Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 7 minutes ago, flyingscot said: I wonder if Rae would be tempted with 3-5-2 or a 4-3-3 to accommodate players. I was thinking about a 4-3-3, with Shankland and Hardie out wide. But it places a lot of pressure on them to track back and I'm not sure it's the answer. A 3-5-2 could have potential, for the players we've got. I just remember we tried it against Celtic a few years back and they absolutely ripped the shit out of us down the flanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 5 minutes ago, sergie's no1 fan said: Just now injuries harm both they formations but when Quinn and MacKenzie are fully fit its possible. You could have Morgan or Gallagher as part of a 3 then dropping back. Alloa fans last night saying Goodwin is strolling it for them, Hutton has big shoes to fill. Goodwin probably had a season left in the tank. I was worried he was going to have a Shuggie but if he is performing well fair play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 6 minutes ago, flyingscot said: Goodwin probably had a season left in the tank. I was worried he was going to have a Shuggie but if he is performing well fair play. Can see why Rae didn't keep him on, the dressing room needed a fresh clear out ect. According to Derek Ferguson Goody attempted to decapitate Micheal Gardyne last night . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 1 minute ago, Coventry Saint said: I was thinking about a 4-3-3, with Shankland and Hardie out wide. But it places a lot of pressure on them to track back and I'm not sure it's the answer. A 3-5-2 could have potential, for the players we've got. I just remember we tried it against Celtic a few years back and they absolutely ripped the shit out of us down the flanks. TBF was that we went 'positive' to Celtic Park as we had had a good run and drawn with Rangers at Ibrox about 4 games previously? Sure Lennon tried it to accommodate both Thompson, Hasselbaink and McGowan. 1 minute ago, sergie's no1 fan said: Can see why Rae didn't keep him on, the dressing room needed a fresh clear out ect. According to Derek Ferguson Goody attempted to decapitate Micheal Gardyne last night . I can see why he cleared out too and Quinn is a decent player who does a lot of Goodwin stuff without the added attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Argue about formations all you want. You're going to get pumped anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 OFF course we are . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 4 minutes ago, elvis said: OFF course we are . You must be the brains of the operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 30 minutes ago, vikingTON said: You must be the brains of the operation. That's elvis you're talking to, he's more than likely being sincere in his agreement that we're going to be pumped. Never seen a Saints fan revel so much in our shortcomings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed118 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Any word on away tickets yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbread Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Any St. Mirren fans on here ever used St. Mirren Tv? In particular if it is Iphone compatible?I'm away in Spain when this games on and fancy watching it if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston_bud Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I've used it a few times. It's pretty good. Not sure how it would be on an iphone mind you. Pop them an email and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 We're talking about St Mirren TV meanwhile Morton have only just got their season tickets in, aren't expecting more home tops until September and aren't even selling tickets for the derby next week yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Stop listening to whatever that utter fanny claims: tops aren't sold out until September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry Saint Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 We're talking about St Mirren TV meanwhile Morton have only just got their season tickets in, aren't expecting more home tops until September and aren't even selling tickets for the derby next week yet! Still, it'll be a good chance to put those primitive spoon burners in their place, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 You were put in your place last season champ. Thanks for playing anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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