Radford Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Hard game coming up for Saints with a trip to meet the country's in-form team. But before we face Livingston, it's Rangers on Wednesday night. After changing the side against Aberdeen, this is a game that properly represents a chance for the manager to freshen things up. As much as I always want to see David Wotherspoon involved, if the manager believes he needs a rest, this is the game to do it. Opportunity to get 90 minutes into James Brown and potentially any other new signings. Keep the back three together, McCann needs to play and an opportunity for Melamed against tough opposition. Brown and Tanser, then fill in the other spots. Wouldn't be upset if the likes of Bryson and O'Halloran play in this one and then restore other players for the Livingston game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I’d like to see us play a strong team and have a go here. Completely understand what Radford is saying, as there’s been a lot of fixtures the past month. But Spoony only played 25 minutes last Wednesday and McCann sat it out. But after Rangers midweek then Livingston on Saturday, we have 8 days to recover before the Celtic game. I do think Davidson will go for a bit of rotation though, and it’ll probably be 5-2-3 which is maybe his preference against better opposition. It possibly makes sense considering rangers’ threat from full back areas. I just feel we haven’t done ourselves justice against rangers this season so far, and think we are capable of playing much better against them. One thing is for sure, we can’t afford a goalkeeping performance like last time, or a defensive display like the first half yesterday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Free hit. Grinding out points in the last few games has given the manager freedom to do as he pleases here, tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 We've heard a lot about complacency recently and it's my main worry that we think that the leagues finished, we need to keep the tempo high and cut out any slackness. The team probably picks itself. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G51 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Mistakenly started another thread after not seeing this one. Expecting Ced the Ted through the middle and a possible return of the 4-2-3-1. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sortmeout Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 On 31/01/2021 at 09:40, RandomGuy. said: Free hit. I hate this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deej Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 3-0 Rangers, and we move on to the games that matter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 15 hours ago, Sortmeout said: I hate this. Because you're usually knocked out? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 On 01/02/2021 at 15:55, G51 said: Mistakenly started another thread after not seeing this one. Expecting Ced the Ted through the middle and a possible return of the 4-2-3-1. The obvious is 4-3-3 as follows McGregor Tavernier Goldson Helander Barisic Aribo Jack Kamara Hagi Roofe Kent 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJF Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 21 minutes ago, The_Kincardine said: The obvious is 4-3-3 as follows McGregor Tavernier Goldson Helander Barisic Aribo Jack Kamara Hagi Roofe Kent I think it’s time we give Itten some decent game time so I’d be inclined to have him in over Hagi. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 19 minutes ago, AJF said: I think it’s time we give Itten some decent game time so I’d be inclined to have him in over Hagi. Possibly. I think we'll still be somewhat conservative, though. We both know that @G51already knows the team lines... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G51 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, The_Kincardine said: Possibly. I think we'll still be somewhat conservative, though. We both know that @G51already knows the team lines... I was going to wait until tomorrow to spoil everyone's fun, but what the hell. McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Balogun, Barisic, Jack, Davis, Kent, Aribo, Roofe, Itten. As you know, my sources never let me down. They GUARANTEE that this is the lineup. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 minute ago, G51 said: I was going to wait until tomorrow to spoil everyone's fun, but what the hell. McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Balogun, Barisic, Jack, Davis, Kent, Aribo, Roofe, Itten. As you know, my sources never let me down. They GUARANTEE that this is the lineup. We've done this before...but it's always fun. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Being made to play Killie tonight, then the St Johnstone tomorrow.... bloody spfl. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G51 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, bennett said: Being made to play Killie tonight, then the St Johnstone tomorrow.... bloody spfl. It's like the 07/08 season all over again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepundit Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Looks like or nearest challengers are going to get the win tonight to put the pressure on us going into tomorrow’s game. This is massive now.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, G51 said: I was going to wait until tomorrow to spoil everyone's fun, but what the hell. McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Balogun, Barisic, Jack, Davis, Kent, Aribo, Roofe, Itten. As you know, my sources never let me down. They GUARANTEE that this is the lineup. St Johnstone will have a field day with that side. Aribo, Roofe and Itten? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Saints Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 As much as I hate saying anything positive about Rangers, Steven Gerrard has been talking about us in a flattering manner during his pre-match press conference. I was almost blushing whilst listening to his praise. Is this a trap? Should we trust him or does he have ulterior motives? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Marly Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 As much as I hate saying anything positive about Rangers, Steven Gerrard has been talking about us in a flattering manner during his pre-match press conference. I was almost blushing whilst listening to his praise. Is this a trap? Should we trust him or does he have ulterior motives?I think you credit him with far too much intelligence. He'll have been reading off a script. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Hopefully we see Melamed/Kane together, really think having two bodies up there, and Melamed being so good on the ball, could help keep possession better than we usually do. Wotherspoon could be a match winner if he brings recent form into this too. First goal is a must. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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