Radford Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Another big game for St Johnstone, who need to secure 5th place to guarantee European football. A balancing act for the manager though as he tries to protect players for the cup final but keep on course to pip Livingston. We've played pretty well in all three games against Celtic but have nothing to show for it. Will they be in holiday mode or playing with the shackles off? I think the manager trusts his squad enough now that he'll prioritise fitness and the hope is we'll have enough quality to get through these last couple of games. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannonball Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Hoping to f**k we just play the youngsters but it looks very unlikely given that Brown will most likely start given they are collecting scarfs etc for his final game. It’s an absolute joke we have been sticking with the same lot with nothing to play for. Anyway most likely scenario a low score draw with hardly any interest from our players and myself, will be clock watching after around 20 minutes most likely. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Pack Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 A point would be brilliant and Rangers to pump Livi leaving in our own hands against Livi on the last day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 27 minutes ago, Old Pack said: A point would be brilliant and Rangers to pump Livi leaving in our own hands against Livi on the last day. We struggle there at the best of times, with a depleted squad and with nothing to play for i really can't see us getting a win. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenrothes 1884 saint Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Radford said: Another big game for St Johnstone, who need to secure 5th place to guarantee European football. A balancing act for the manager though as he tries to protect players for the cup final but keep on course to pip Livingston. We've played pretty well in all three games against Celtic but have nothing to show for it. Will they be in holiday mode or playing with the shackles off? I think the manager trusts his squad enough now that he'll prioritise fitness and the hope is we'll have enough quality to get through these last couple of games. Got a point at Parkhead iirc 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Old Pack said: A point would be brilliant and Rangers to pump Livi leaving in our own hands against Livi on the last day. If Rangers beat Livingston there's no difference between a draw and a defeat for us at Celtic Park in terms of it being in our own hands because we're ahead on goal difference, unless we take an absolute pumping at Celtic Park. For example, if Livingston were to lose 1-0 to Rangers we'd have to lose at least 4-0 for Livingston to have the advantage going in to the weekend. In that scenario a draw at McDiarmid would give Livingston fifth. My inclination would be to make a few changes at Celtic, but equally - if we sneak the three points we virtually seal fifth barring a late season resurgence for Livingston. What kind of line up will Celtic play and what motivation will they have going into this? Who knows. It won't be easy no matter what happens. That said, even rotating things we'll likely start with Kerr, Gordon, McCart, Booth and McCann no matter what happens. If Davidson, Craig, May and Parish are still isolating then that limits the scope for mixing it up even more. Even if he is available, I'd probably prefer Craig to be available for the final ahead of Bryson so I'd likely start Bryson with McCann on Wednesday. Middleton has probably earned himself a start. If May isn't back Kane will definitely play. So we're maybe looking at the only changes being Middleton and maybe MOH for Melamed and Wotherspoon? Edited May 10, 2021 by Jamie_Beatson 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 5th means nothing compared to the Final, priority is clear and has been since we beat Rangers, for me. We've not got a huge amount of options to bring in though. I'd honestly be chucking a start at Gilmour for this. Clark, Kerr, Gordon, McCart, Rooney, Booth, Gilmour, McCann, Bryson, Kane, Middleton. Important not to rest players too much and lose momentum. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wastecoatwilly Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Celtic are no match for this double winning team. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 1 hour ago, wastecoatwilly said: Celtic are no match for this double winning team. Which is why we will play the reserves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FAT MAN Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Zamal Brown Booth Kerr Rooney Gordon Gilmour McCann Middleton MOH Melamed Younger in cheek but actually decent line up 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenlantern Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 The way our squad is playing it wouldn’t surprise me if the Saints take all three points. Griff & Eddy to start? Say it every week but it never happens. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I'm not even sure I'll bother trying to find a stream for this, tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Pack Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Still an Important game for us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 12 hours ago, RandomGuy. said: 5th means nothing compared to the Final, priority is clear and has been since we beat Rangers, for me. We've not got a huge amount of options to bring in though. I'd honestly be chucking a start at Gilmour for this. Clark, Kerr, Gordon, McCart, Rooney, Booth, Gilmour, McCann, Bryson, Kane, Middleton. Important not to rest players too much and lose momentum. Given that you have a game a full week ahead of the final to give your team a game, you would hope that Davidson would play a full shadow team on Wednesday to try to keep your Cup Final team injury free and also not have them travelling unnecessarily to Weegieland. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Agree with joey. Play a lot of players who didn't start on the weekend then against Livi go for the strongest line up in preparation for the cup final. If May and Craig are eligible, bring them in. Rest McCann, Wotherspoon, Kane and Melamed. Middleton to start, possibly MOH as well. Murray to get at least a half if he is past his quarantine period. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wastecoatwilly Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 11 hours ago, tree house tam said: Which is why we will play the reserves. Colts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 9 hours ago, kingjoey said: Given that you have a game a full week ahead of the final to give your team a game, you would hope that Davidson would play a full shadow team on Wednesday to try to keep your Cup Final team injury free and also not have them travelling unnecessarily to Weegieland. We arguably just need one win from two games to secure 5th, and this game is arguably "easier" to win than Livingston on Saturday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 hour ago, RandomGuy. said: We arguably just need one win from two games to secure 5th, and this game is arguably "easier" to win than Livingston on Saturday. You’ve got to believe in yourselves that you will win the Scottish Cup. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Heliums Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I'd be putting Melamed up front to play him back into form – don't think he's looked quite the same the last few games. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 So it's Scotland's most successful and best team over the past decade v the team who could be the 2nd most successful team this decade? A tight game with us shitting the bed defensively at some point. Kennedy to do the same thing again with the same team for no reason whatsoever. A turgid 1-1. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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