East Lothian Saint

If the old guy had stopped singing along with the W7 crew and started singing the Sash then the stewards would have left him alone - his own fault.

Near an age of obscurity when I should really be knocking all these young whipper snappers of the modern era and reminiscing over those halcyon days when our generation were all angels. I have to say I thought the young team were outstanding at Perth. Their support was unfaltering throughout the match.
I do have my reservations about the way the authorities dealt with some of the more mature members of our support. I was sitting well in front of the North Bank and therefore  wasn't watching what was going on behind me but a sudden influx of stewards and police rushing up the stairs attracted my attention. I'm not sure what encouraged such a rapid response but after much discussion between stewards, police and fans in the North Bank the incident fizzled out and the high vis jackets all faded back to where ever they had come from. Judging by their rapid deployment and sheer numbers I assume some massive security or safety threat must have presented itself but I am still in the dark as to what danger I was in or how my safety was enhanced by their actions.
My enjoyment of the spectacle I had paid to watch was disrupted but to be fair how any of us could have enjoyed that performance is up for debate.
An old guy. I use that term loosely, as he was probably ages with myself, was standing near one of the exits below me. His attention had also been attracted by the stewarding activities around our vociferous young choir and he joined in one of their melodies with great gusto bounced twice and rose his arms in the air to give them some encouragement. With out a word of warning the head steward orchestrated his removal from the ground.
It is entirely possible that this man had committed some heinous offence prior to attracting my attention but he looked harmless and I could see nothing about his actions which caused alarm, danger or even annoyance to any other spectators. Maybe once again I had been saved from impending disaster because of swift stewarding action and the guy who had spent all that money not just to enter the ground but to travel all the way from Paisley to be entertained at a sporting event deserved to be short changed and thrown out on his ear miles from home long before the game ended.
There is a big discussion ongoing about Football fans being criminalised for being Football fans and whilst I agree instances of misbehaviour have to be stamped out sometimes I wonder if fans might have a point.
The stewards at Perth may have been acting in our best interests but to the casual observer it looked like overreaction, overkill and a horrendous abuse of the power they have been given to ensure our safety.
No doubt I'm mistaken. It happens every other week. They must know what they are doing.

I read somewhere that Volvo plan to introduce technology which will detect if you're drunk and divert your car  to the nearest parking space if you are. I hope Ford are delivering similar technology which will detect if you're sober and drive you to the nearest pub. 

On the train to Perth. Wonder why
COYS

Player of the SEASON.  Having been to just about every game this season, the player who most consistently did a job for us was Paul McGInn.  Hladky is undoubtedly a class act and Popescou has been immense since his arrival but over the whole season I reckon Paul McGinn should be a contender.

Player of the SEASON.  Having been to just about every game this season, the player who most consistently did a job for us was Paul McGInn.  Hladky is undoubtedly a class act and Popescou has been immense since his arrival but over the whole season I reckon Paul McGinn should be a contender.

Player of the SEASON.  Having been to just about every game this season, the player who most consistently did a job for us was Paul McGInn.  Hladky is undoubtedly a class act and Popescou has been immense since his arrival but over the whole season I reckon Paul McGinn should be a contender.

Liking the opinions on here. Popescu and Hladky have been excellent since they joined. Baird and Paul McGinn were also mentioned above and are a fair shout as they have both competed for the full season. Ideally it should be someone who’s been here the whole season, although the impact from Popescu and Hladky is hard to ignore.

After Baird he would be a close 2nd place for me. He has contributed well... I would not be upset if he took the award. For me it is one of those two - they have played more first team minutes than any other player this season and contributed the most for our survival by doing their jobs very well.

Player of the SEASON.  Having been to just about every game this season, the player who most consistently did a job for us was Paul McGInn.  Hladky is undoubtedly a class act and Popescou has been immense since his arrival but over the whole season I reckon Paul McGinn should be a contender.

Player of the SEASON.  Having been to just about every game this season, the player who most consistently did a job for us was Paul McGInn.  Hladky is undoubtedly a class act and Popescou has been immense since his arrival but over the whole season I reckon Paul McGinn should be a contender.

We saw what happened to Flynn. I think he's worth persevering with

Just in and still buzzing. Wasn’t pretty at times, but massive result. McKenzie was like an exciting new signing today. Won everything and brings a ‘presence’ to the team, winning everything at the back.
Flynn was superb too, he’s such a clever player with great feet and composure. He read the game, breaking up their play and creating stuff for us too.
Dreyer can be a bit frustrating as he sits off his man too much, but his cool head/decision making set up our winner. Think he could be an important player as his confidence grows, but needs to show more dig.
Great shift from Mullen too, considering he’s been out for ages.
He’s like a Duracell bunny and must be a nightmare to play against. Someone needs to explain the offside rule to him, but he was superb today and great movement for his goal.
The whole team did the business today and deserved the win. A big lift after Wednesday night and the near full stadium was a great sight. Hopefully we can build the momentum with 4 points from the next 2 games. If we can beat Hamilton it will really drag them into the dogfight.
My son wangled an away top out of me at the shop, resulting from the euphoria at full time and he got a wee nostalgic tour of of Paisley with his dad’s, grandad’s and great grandad’s haunts before the trek back to Fife.
Great day to be a Buddie.

Ryan Flynn was immense today.
I'd call that a Murray-esque performance. He got himself involved in everything that went on the centre of the park in a way that not only reminded me of Hugh Murray, but may well have saved us from relegation in the way Murray did all those years ago in Stirling.
In my personal opinion (not worth much, I know) Flynn has gone from getting punted out the door in January to be deserving of a new contract and a place in the middle of the park from now on. Tansey will be lucky to ever play for us again even if he does get fit.
It was great to see all three home sides of the stadium up signing Oh When The Saints  as the clock ran down. I honestly think instead of making up bullshit stories and disgracing us in the national press the board should look at how they can use the energy of W7 and get those guys creating an atmosphere like that all round the stadium. We have a real chance to be the best support in Scotland.....
....On that note well done the W7 crew for chanting Simeon Jackson's name when he came on. f**k Allan Preston and the BBC knobs that made such a big deal of his penalty miss.
Dundee were piss poor, we surely will not finish last behind them. If we do, relegation is the least we deserve.
I'd love to see us playing with a bit less fear now. Kearney has done a great job steadying the defence. A f**king brilliant job actually, and Popescu is one of the best players in the league not just in our team.
Oran - lets see what McAllister, Magennis and Duckens can do attacking this shower of shite we are up against for the rest of the season.
Flynn, Magennis, McGinn - McAllister, Duck, Jackson: aye, I fancy our chances of winning a few points now.
Well done all Buddies there today. Big crowd, kept supporting even when behind, good party at the end. We are staying up.

Somebody earlier was questioning Mullen's inclusion . . . well done Danny boy !

McAllister was pretty useless in midweek and is not fir for today - hence why he is not on the bench. If you think he is our big attacking threat, but want him rested against the Fakes so he is okay for today, then we would be giving up this threat against some teams.  Unfortunately McAllister's fitness is iffy too often, that is the problem with him, not Oran being daft for trying to play him when he is fit and raring to go...
Mullen will harass and kick at Dee players far more than Jackson will, and is still a reasonable threat for getting goals, as is Jackson. Personally I would prefer to have Jackson to bring on, more than Mullen.
Oran has been forced to make changes and it is a squad game - they all need to be used when it feels right, and there are loads of restrictions with Magennis, Tansey etc still out.
Like you hoping his choices appear to be a bit of genius though.

Near an age of obscurity when I should really be knocking all these young whipper snappers of the modern era and reminiscing over those halcyon days when our generation were all angels. I have to say I thought the young team were outstanding at Perth. Their support was unfaltering throughout the match.
I do have my reservations about the way the authorities dealt with some of the more mature members of our support. I was sitting well in front of the North Bank and therefore  wasn't watching what was going on behind me but a sudden influx of stewards and police rushing up the stairs attracted my attention. I'm not sure what encouraged such a rapid response but after much discussion between stewards, police and fans in the North Bank the incident fizzled out and the high vis jackets all faded back to where ever they had come from. Judging by their rapid deployment and sheer numbers I assume some massive security or safety threat must have presented itself but I am still in the dark as to what danger I was in or how my safety was enhanced by their actions.
My enjoyment of the spectacle I had paid to watch was disrupted but to be fair how any of us could have enjoyed that performance is up for debate.
An old guy. I use that term loosely, as he was probably ages with myself, was standing near one of the exits below me. His attention had also been attracted by the stewarding activities around our vociferous young choir and he joined in one of their melodies with great gusto bounced twice and rose his arms in the air to give them some encouragement. With out a word of warning the head steward orchestrated his removal from the ground.
It is entirely possible that this man had committed some heinous offence prior to attracting my attention but he looked harmless and I could see nothing about his actions which caused alarm, danger or even annoyance to any other spectators. Maybe once again I had been saved from impending disaster because of swift stewarding action and the guy who had spent all that money not just to enter the ground but to travel all the way from Paisley to be entertained at a sporting event deserved to be short changed and thrown out on his ear miles from home long before the game ended.
There is a big discussion ongoing about Football fans being criminalised for being Football fans and whilst I agree instances of misbehaviour have to be stamped out sometimes I wonder if fans might have a point.
The stewards at Perth may have been acting in our best interests but to the casual observer it looked like overreaction, overkill and a horrendous abuse of the power they have been given to ensure our safety.
No doubt I'm mistaken. It happens every other week. They must know what they are doing.

Sunderland till I die.  (Stick with us its relevant honest)
OK cards on the table. I was a massive JR fan, but I felt short changed and a little pissed when he left in the manner he did. That aside it’s the guys job and the only loyal section of any football team are the fans, so it was probably a no brainer for Jack and that was that. I didn’t instantly become a Sunderland fan like a few of our number, but I didn’t become anti-Sunderland or anti-Jack either I was just disappointed and a bit deflated after he left.
I was at a loose end on Thursday night and started watching Sunderland till I die. Fecking Netflix struck gold with Sunderland. Either they are the world’s greatest match fixers or have the midas touch. No one could ever have expected Sunderland to get relegated from the Championship straight after they had come down from the premier. It made a nice little fly on the wall drama and as a fan who has never played football at any level it gave me a bit of an insight into how players, managers, staff, owners and employees feel about their jobs.
The stars of the show are without a doubt the fans. I really felt for them having to suffer defeat after defeat and watch their team go down again. A bit like us this season, it was heart breaking.
I don’t do much TV, but I’ll be tuning in for season 2 when it comes along. Stewart Donald comes across as a genuine guy, but I’m not sure about his side kick.
Having  watched the series I now have a wee bit of a soft spot for the Black Cats fans and on Sunday I’ll get my Saints top on and head for my local, which incidentally is run by a Sunderland fan, and give his team some moral support for their cup-final.
I wish the black cats well and hope their fans enjoy the day.
That’s the plan for Sunday. Today I’ll concentrate on my own team and our plight. 
I'm up for this game. Feck this relegation pish.
Don't forget guys n gals we're the stars of this show. The players are there working for us.
COYS let’s get out there in numbers and get into this Dundee mob. We have a game of Cup Final proportions today
SMTID.

Near an age of obscurity when I should really be knocking all these young whipper snappers of the modern era and reminiscing over those halcyon days when our generation were all angels. I have to say I thought the young team were outstanding at Perth. Their support was unfaltering throughout the match.
I do have my reservations about the way the authorities dealt with some of the more mature members of our support. I was sitting well in front of the North Bank and therefore  wasn't watching what was going on behind me but a sudden influx of stewards and police rushing up the stairs attracted my attention. I'm not sure what encouraged such a rapid response but after much discussion between stewards, police and fans in the North Bank the incident fizzled out and the high vis jackets all faded back to where ever they had come from. Judging by their rapid deployment and sheer numbers I assume some massive security or safety threat must have presented itself but I am still in the dark as to what danger I was in or how my safety was enhanced by their actions.
My enjoyment of the spectacle I had paid to watch was disrupted but to be fair how any of us could have enjoyed that performance is up for debate.
An old guy. I use that term loosely, as he was probably ages with myself, was standing near one of the exits below me. His attention had also been attracted by the stewarding activities around our vociferous young choir and he joined in one of their melodies with great gusto bounced twice and rose his arms in the air to give them some encouragement. With out a word of warning the head steward orchestrated his removal from the ground.
It is entirely possible that this man had committed some heinous offence prior to attracting my attention but he looked harmless and I could see nothing about his actions which caused alarm, danger or even annoyance to any other spectators. Maybe once again I had been saved from impending disaster because of swift stewarding action and the guy who had spent all that money not just to enter the ground but to travel all the way from Paisley to be entertained at a sporting event deserved to be short changed and thrown out on his ear miles from home long before the game ended.
There is a big discussion ongoing about Football fans being criminalised for being Football fans and whilst I agree instances of misbehaviour have to be stamped out sometimes I wonder if fans might have a point.
The stewards at Perth may have been acting in our best interests but to the casual observer it looked like overreaction, overkill and a horrendous abuse of the power they have been given to ensure our safety.
No doubt I'm mistaken. It happens every other week. They must know what they are doing.

Near an age of obscurity when I should really be knocking all these young whipper snappers of the modern era and reminiscing over those halcyon days when our generation were all angels. I have to say I thought the young team were outstanding at Perth. Their support was unfaltering throughout the match.
I do have my reservations about the way the authorities dealt with some of the more mature members of our support. I was sitting well in front of the North Bank and therefore  wasn't watching what was going on behind me but a sudden influx of stewards and police rushing up the stairs attracted my attention. I'm not sure what encouraged such a rapid response but after much discussion between stewards, police and fans in the North Bank the incident fizzled out and the high vis jackets all faded back to where ever they had come from. Judging by their rapid deployment and sheer numbers I assume some massive security or safety threat must have presented itself but I am still in the dark as to what danger I was in or how my safety was enhanced by their actions.
My enjoyment of the spectacle I had paid to watch was disrupted but to be fair how any of us could have enjoyed that performance is up for debate.
An old guy. I use that term loosely, as he was probably ages with myself, was standing near one of the exits below me. His attention had also been attracted by the stewarding activities around our vociferous young choir and he joined in one of their melodies with great gusto bounced twice and rose his arms in the air to give them some encouragement. With out a word of warning the head steward orchestrated his removal from the ground.
It is entirely possible that this man had committed some heinous offence prior to attracting my attention but he looked harmless and I could see nothing about his actions which caused alarm, danger or even annoyance to any other spectators. Maybe once again I had been saved from impending disaster because of swift stewarding action and the guy who had spent all that money not just to enter the ground but to travel all the way from Paisley to be entertained at a sporting event deserved to be short changed and thrown out on his ear miles from home long before the game ended.
There is a big discussion ongoing about Football fans being criminalised for being Football fans and whilst I agree instances of misbehaviour have to be stamped out sometimes I wonder if fans might have a point.
The stewards at Perth may have been acting in our best interests but to the casual observer it looked like overreaction, overkill and a horrendous abuse of the power they have been given to ensure our safety.
No doubt I'm mistaken. It happens every other week. They must know what they are doing.

Hospitality today, so on the 8:50 train from Aberdeen this morning. Early start but worth it as really up for this match. 15yr old son with me and he's up for it too. Think this is the first home game we've made this season so got to be a win
COYS !!

Good effort! 

Sunderland till I die.  (Stick with us its relevant honest)
OK cards on the table. I was a massive JR fan, but I felt short changed and a little pissed when he left in the manner he did. That aside it’s the guys job and the only loyal section of any football team are the fans, so it was probably a no brainer for Jack and that was that. I didn’t instantly become a Sunderland fan like a few of our number, but I didn’t become anti-Sunderland or anti-Jack either I was just disappointed and a bit deflated after he left.
I was at a loose end on Thursday night and started watching Sunderland till I die. Fecking Netflix struck gold with Sunderland. Either they are the world’s greatest match fixers or have the midas touch. No one could ever have expected Sunderland to get relegated from the Championship straight after they had come down from the premier. It made a nice little fly on the wall drama and as a fan who has never played football at any level it gave me a bit of an insight into how players, managers, staff, owners and employees feel about their jobs.
The stars of the show are without a doubt the fans. I really felt for them having to suffer defeat after defeat and watch their team go down again. A bit like us this season, it was heart breaking.
I don’t do much TV, but I’ll be tuning in for season 2 when it comes along. Stewart Donald comes across as a genuine guy, but I’m not sure about his side kick.
Having  watched the series I now have a wee bit of a soft spot for the Black Cats fans and on Sunday I’ll get my Saints top on and head for my local, which incidentally is run by a Sunderland fan, and give his team some moral support for their cup-final.
I wish the black cats well and hope their fans enjoy the day.
That’s the plan for Sunday. Today I’ll concentrate on my own team and our plight. 
I'm up for this game. Feck this relegation pish.
Don't forget guys n gals we're the stars of this show. The players are there working for us.
COYS let’s get out there in numbers and get into this Dundee mob. We have a game of Cup Final proportions today
SMTID.

Sunderland till I die.  (Stick with us its relevant honest)
OK cards on the table. I was a massive JR fan, but I felt short changed and a little pissed when he left in the manner he did. That aside it’s the guys job and the only loyal section of any football team are the fans, so it was probably a no brainer for Jack and that was that. I didn’t instantly become a Sunderland fan like a few of our number, but I didn’t become anti-Sunderland or anti-Jack either I was just disappointed and a bit deflated after he left.
I was at a loose end on Thursday night and started watching Sunderland till I die. Fecking Netflix struck gold with Sunderland. Either they are the world’s greatest match fixers or have the midas touch. No one could ever have expected Sunderland to get relegated from the Championship straight after they had come down from the premier. It made a nice little fly on the wall drama and as a fan who has never played football at any level it gave me a bit of an insight into how players, managers, staff, owners and employees feel about their jobs.
The stars of the show are without a doubt the fans. I really felt for them having to suffer defeat after defeat and watch their team go down again. A bit like us this season, it was heart breaking.
I don’t do much TV, but I’ll be tuning in for season 2 when it comes along. Stewart Donald comes across as a genuine guy, but I’m not sure about his side kick.
Having  watched the series I now have a wee bit of a soft spot for the Black Cats fans and on Sunday I’ll get my Saints top on and head for my local, which incidentally is run by a Sunderland fan, and give his team some moral support for their cup-final.
I wish the black cats well and hope their fans enjoy the day.
That’s the plan for Sunday. Today I’ll concentrate on my own team and our plight. 
I'm up for this game. Feck this relegation pish.
Don't forget guys n gals we're the stars of this show. The players are there working for us.
COYS let’s get out there in numbers and get into this Dundee mob. We have a game of Cup Final proportions today
SMTID.