Doctor Sanchez Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Saints win, lots of corners, lots of long range shots, 100 quid to me and saints clear at the top of the league. Carlsberg don't do Bank Holiday Sunday's, but if they did... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishBhoy Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 30 minutes ago, Coventry Saint said: As I was posting that, I was wondering if Robbo might pull a shock and start Toyosi for his pace against a side that will actually try to play football. But I think Kiltie - Mandron - McMenamin is the preferred look at the moment. If Olusanya could improve his composure in the final third even a little, I would have him starting against the teams that are going to come and attack us. His pace is frightening and there almost certainly isn't a defender in the league he couldn’t outrun. Unfortunately for us, when you put a ball at his feet he doesn’t have the quality to pick that killer pass or get a well struck shot at goal away. I was hoping after the tidy finish at Hibs he would be more confident in front of goal, but he came on and missed a few chances Vs Dundee and fluffed a couple of counter attacks against Motherwell that would have put the game to bed. Against better opponents those chances really need to hit the net more often than not, and will be the difference between 3 points and 1. On a slightly different note, does anyone know when we are expecting Ayunga back in and around the first team? He really is going to be like a new signing for us and I’m looking forward to seeing him back on the pitch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry Saint Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 24 minutes ago, IrishBhoy said: On a slightly different note, does anyone know when we are expecting Ayunga back in and around the first team? He really is going to be like a new signing for us and I’m looking forward to seeing him back on the pitch. Think they've said he'll be fit in October but when he's first team ready is anyone's guess after that. He's not a hugely pacey player so fingers crossed his game won't be overly affected. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doonhame Buddie Posted August 27, 2023 Author Share Posted August 27, 2023 57 minutes ago, IrishBhoy said: On a slightly different note, does anyone know when we are expecting Ayunga back in and around the first team? He really is going to be like a new signing for us and I’m looking forward to seeing him back on the pitch. Stephen Robinson has spoken in the press about him coming back in October-ish so I’m expecting him to play 90 minutes today. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Yeah he's 6-8 weeks still from any sort of first team action. I still expect a new forward in short term. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 49 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: Yeah he's 6-8 weeks still from any sort of first team action. I still expect a new forward in short term. I said to my mate yesterday that we'd sign a LWB and a forward before the window shuts. Small duly arrived, and I'm sure the latter will appear too. Biggest worry is losing Strain and to a lesser extent Baccus. Even though, the management team will have contingency plans for them if they leave, you can't guarantee that any identified targets will sign. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AW saint Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 59 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: Yeah he's 6-8 weeks still from any sort of first team action. I still expect a new forward in short term. I am still not sure we need another striker with the formation we play. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry Saint Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, AW saint said: I am still not sure we need another striker with the formation we play. Can't see Greive not going on loan if anyone else comes in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 1 minute ago, AW saint said: I am still not sure we need another striker with the formation we play. We definitely do short term I feel. Mandron fades badly after 60-70 minutes and we don't have anyone who is like for like in terms of an outball. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Sensible Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 7 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: We definitely do short term I feel. Mandron fades badly after 60-70 minutes and we don't have anyone who is like for like in terms of an outball. We also don’t have any like for like cover for McMenamin and Kiltie! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jama Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 19 minutes ago, AW saint said: I am still not sure we need another striker with the formation we play. I'd recon its competition for mandron esp now we seem to be changing formation whilst attacking (343 it seems) and defending (5-4-1 i think) So naturally need more cover. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 7 minutes ago, Captain_Sensible said: We also don’t have any like for like cover for McMenamin and Kiltie! I think Jamieson, Olusanya and Nahmani can provide that better than anyone in the squad who is currently fit can play the target man aside from Mandron. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanDrake88 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 17 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: I think Jamieson, Olusanya and Nahmani can provide that better than anyone in the squad who is currently fit can play the target man aside from Mandron. Would like to see more of Nahmani 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Hayes over McGarry Team looks ok otherwise.. I'd imagine McGrath gets the last half hour. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Sensible Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Small on the bench, Olusanya up front 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 12 minutes ago, DukDukGoose said: Hayes over McGarry Team looks ok otherwise.. I'd imagine McGrath gets the last half hour. Knew you’d be raging about Hayes Well just be easing mcgarry in 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naegoodinthedark Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Thought Sokler might have started today. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, Dons_1988 said: Knew you’d be raging about Hayes Well just be easing mcgarry in Would love him to prove me wrong but I'd genuinely rather Duncan was there. Especially now there's more balance with Devlin in his natural position. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry Saint Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 20 minutes ago, DukDukGoose said: Hayes over McGarry Team looks ok otherwise.. I'd imagine McGrath gets the last half hour. For those of us who haven't been paying attention, how full strength is that, out of 10? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, Coventry Saint said: For those of us who haven't been paying attention, how full strength is that, out of 10? If you asked most fans, I'd imagine we'd say Jensen for MacKenzie, McGarry for Hayes and McGrath for Polvara and we're full strength. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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