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    pondsman reacted to Rascal in Livingston away. 17th Feb   
    You were spot on about the type of game and the danger from corners and dead ball situations. Prophetic - unfortunately. Galling, especially since we otherwise played well (IMO)
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    pondsman got a reaction from Rascal in Livingston away. 17th Feb   
    The Tony Macaroni stadium has been a tricky place for us in recent times, but given Livi's present troubles I feel confident we can take 3 points on Saturday.
    COYS!!
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    pondsman reacted to eastlandssaint in Livingston away. 17th Feb   
    Not the worst performance, but the most frustrating result, if you don`t hit the target you don`t score. 
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    pondsman reacted to BanburyBud in Livingston away. 17th Feb   
    There is no doubt that we have taken massive strides in the last couple of seasons. We do, however, seem incapable of taking the opportunities to take that next step to cement our position in the higher echelons of the league. The frustration, for me anyway, is that for all the times these opportunities have arisen it inevitably comes in a match that is winnable! Since the break  wins at pittodrie, Easter road and the Dundee games were tremendous results and then today comes……
    the incident with the manager at the end is a bit of a concern too 
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    pondsman reacted to fmckinn in Livingston away. 17th Feb   
    21 shots, only 3 on target. that's where our problems lie
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    pondsman got a reaction from faraway saint in Livingston away. 17th Feb   
    The Tony Macaroni stadium has been a tricky place for us in recent times, but given Livi's present troubles I feel confident we can take 3 points on Saturday.
    COYS!!
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    pondsman got a reaction from Cookie Monster in Media credit?   
    In 3 recent games, against Aberdeen, Hibs and Dundee, we have scored 8 goals and kept 3 clean sheets. In each game media comment has almost all been about the beaten team ('very poor game from X', 'Y were strangely lacklustre', 'Z's poorest game of the season'). Analysis on radio, on TV and in the newspapers has focused on these poor performances with various explanations offered. However there has been no mention of the common factor in these games - good performances by St. Mirren. Very few of the pundits, analysts or columnists seem to have grasped that the poor performances have been due to our good play. Very disappointing, given that we have been in the top 6 all season. Surely we deserve a bit more credit than we're getting.
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    pondsman reacted to TPAFKA Jersey 2 in Saints v Sellick Cup   
    Well I thought that was a decent performance today and was good enough that we shouldn’t lose momentum from our recent performances.
    The problem today was the age old St. Mirren problem of not having someone who can comfortably and regularly stick the ball in the back of the net. Thought our general play was very good though. Thought Mandron was fantastic today and also good performances from the likes of Gogic, Tanser, Elvis, CBM and Baccus. CBM’s corners caused Celtic all sorts of problems and we were unlucky not for scored from any of them. 
    Straight back on the horse next week. Beat Livi and we’re up and running again. 
    Could’ve done without those late goals for Dundee today though. Would’ve been ideal if they’d lost or even drawn. 
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    pondsman reacted to Hunterian in Media credit?   
    I agree with this.  Docherty’s rage after the Dundee game should have been called out. He thought it was a pen late on but in all honesty they were well beaten. If it had been a boxing match etc.
    Michael Stewart did give credit to the Buddies against Hibs but it was more to do with how bad Hibs were.
    In some ways it might be better that we’re thought of as lucky or inferior as it then keeps teams with a superiority complex. You get none of this with Killie as McInnes has been a regular pundit, of course he’s been seeking employment more than Robbo recently.
    On another point I think Aberdeen’s latest appointment is inspired. They’ve brought in a character to distract everyone from what has been a shocking season and from a self harming board.
    Do you really want the media swapping us with Aberdeen and tipping us for 3rd/4th each season? I’m happier being under the radar.
    COYS!
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    pondsman got a reaction from ALBIONSAINT in Media credit?   
    In 3 recent games, against Aberdeen, Hibs and Dundee, we have scored 8 goals and kept 3 clean sheets. In each game media comment has almost all been about the beaten team ('very poor game from X', 'Y were strangely lacklustre', 'Z's poorest game of the season'). Analysis on radio, on TV and in the newspapers has focused on these poor performances with various explanations offered. However there has been no mention of the common factor in these games - good performances by St. Mirren. Very few of the pundits, analysts or columnists seem to have grasped that the poor performances have been due to our good play. Very disappointing, given that we have been in the top 6 all season. Surely we deserve a bit more credit than we're getting.
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    pondsman reacted to Hunterian in Saints v Dundee FC - Wednesday, 7th Feb. 2024   
    The Kwon pass to Mandron was class, took out around 3 players with it.
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    pondsman reacted to lenziebud in Saints v Dundee FC - Wednesday, 7th Feb. 2024   
    I think he just took a shot at goal and Carson made a complete @rse of it. Nothing to do with the surface.
    Docherty moaning about our pitch and penalties is pathetic and probably gamesmanship trying to influence referees in future games.
    The problems are in his dressing room and nowhere else
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    pondsman got a reaction from W6er in Saints v Dundee FC - Wednesday, 7th Feb. 2024   
    Excellent performance and result. Usual suspects played well, Gogic, Boyd-Munce, Mandron, Kiltie(apart from his shooting). Kwon has now settled into his role, great pass through the Dundee defence for Mandron in first half.
    Disappointing to hear Docherty complaining about the pitch. I couldn't tell if he was right from the TV, but as always, it's the same for both teams. Statistics tell the real story about his team's performance; 4 shots on goal, none on target according to the BBC. 
    Three vital points which puts some daylight between us and Dundee. As others have noted, we have a decent chance of picking up points in the next few games, so, as always.....
    COYS!!
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    pondsman reacted to Hunterian in Saints v Dundee FC - Wednesday, 7th Feb. 2024   
    Dundee boss Tony Docherty: "It doesn't sit well with me. It was a difficult game, the pitch was poor and really difficult to play on. We tried to pass it, but it was a long-ball, second-ball game. That's their style of play.
    "We've got a handball in the 87th minute from a shot that is going in, or hitting the post at least. We don't get that decision, they don't go over to VAR. I'm perplexed, I'm asking questions, because I'm trying to protect our football club."
     
    Dundee Manager topping the ‘sour grapes’ table
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    pondsman reacted to Balmullo Bud in Saints v Dundee FC - Wednesday, 7th Feb. 2024   
    Very professional performance tonight, other than Bolton and a massive result. In control for the majority of the game and played some nice stuff. 
    Wonderful to see Carson flap at our first and chuffed for Olusanya bagging his goal that sealed it. Exactly what he’s there for with his pace. It was clearly onside without VAR and a cool finish. Inspired sub by Robbo. 
    What was Bolton thinking firing in like that on a yellow? Wasn’t a red but a stick on yellow. 
    Dundee have really good attacking players but couldn’t register a shot on target. Credit to the whole team defending from the front and big Gogic mopping everything up at the back.  Celtic will not be looking forward to their visit to Paisley at the weekend. 
    COYS!!
     
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    pondsman got a reaction from Rascal in Saints v Dundee FC - Wednesday, 7th Feb. 2024   
    I see ppv is available for this game. Excellent for fans like me, who can't get to Paisley midweek.
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    pondsman got a reaction from Scott-Leeds in Saints v Dundee FC - Wednesday, 7th Feb. 2024   
    I see ppv is available for this game. Excellent for fans like me, who can't get to Paisley midweek.
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    pondsman got a reaction from faraway saint in Saints v Dundee FC - Wednesday, 7th Feb. 2024   
    I see ppv is available for this game. Excellent for fans like me, who can't get to Paisley midweek.
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    pondsman got a reaction from W6er in Saints v Dundee FC - Wednesday, 7th Feb. 2024   
    I see ppv is available for this game. Excellent for fans like me, who can't get to Paisley midweek.
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    pondsman reacted to Rascal in Saints v Dundee FC - Wednesday, 7th Feb. 2024   
    Agree that this won’t be an easy game. Also agree that it is “one of those” games which are particularly significant. Hoping for a win!
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    pondsman reacted to W6er in Saints v Dundee FC - Wednesday, 7th Feb. 2024   
    This is a hugely significant game in terms of our top-six chances, a proper six-pointer.
    The table speaks for itself:
     
     
     
    Hearts are basically a shoe-in to finish third, now; they're on fire. Fourth place will be contested by any of the teams from 4th to 8th, IMHO.
    - Killie host Livingston on Tuesday, so we have to anticipate they will take all three points from that.
    - Dundee can catch us with their games in hand, as things stand. Of course, we're in a better position having the points in the bag, though.
    - Hibs can go within 3 points of us, if they win their game in hand. However, after today's performance and the terrible run they're on that doesn't look likely unless their new players gel very quickly. They're also home to Celtic on Wednesday!  
    - Aberdeen can get within a point of us, if they win their games in hand. They're away to Rangers on Tuesday, so I do not fancy their chances there.
     
    A win is important as it will keep us in touch with Killie, who will likely be on 36 points Come 10 pm on Wednesday.
    Beating Dundee will mean that we'll put daylight between us even if they were to win their games in hand.
    With Aberdeen and Hibs playing the Old Firm this is a real opportunity for us. I cannot state that enough.
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    pondsman got a reaction from jaybee in Hibs v St Mirren - today 03/02/24   
    Due to circumstances I was forced to follow today's game on BBC radio.
    Well done to the lads. Sounds as if they all had a good game. Also, credit to the travelling fans. They must have surely enjoyed what they saw.
    I think we should petition the BBC NOT to send Michael Stewart to any of our games from now on. Every report he sent was all about how poor Hibs were. He complained over and over about the penalty we got. We understood that he thought it was soft the FIRST time he mentioned it! Also, he stumbled over the names of our new players - clearly hadn't taken the time to check them out. Finally, on Mandron's goal, it was fully 25 seconds into his report before he told us which team had scored. Abysmal!
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    pondsman reacted to Balmullo Bud in Hibs v St Mirren - today 03/02/24   
    Gogic has been superb for us. As you say, his goal yesterday just typifies his attitude on the pitch. He’s the top player in the league for tackles/ball wins and his energy must rub off on the rest of the team. He’s rarely injured (touch wood), has great experience at international level too, can bag a goal, great engine and is versatile. I’ve got mates that support teams like Aberdeen and Hearts that say they would want him at their clubs. 
    Wonder if some of the reported big bucks that we would have been spending on Van Veen can be used to get him signed up on a decent contract. I know there’s an offer on the table at the moment. 
    What a brilliant result yesterday. A win against a strong Dundee team on Wednesday would be massive for our top six push. Some big games coming up for us. 
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    pondsman reacted to linwood buddie in Hibs v St Mirren - today 03/02/24   
    Gogic was great today hopefully we have him signed up for next season as well the way he attacked that header was the way to do it , go for it and take everything round about you with it.
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    pondsman reacted to MenstrieSaint in Hibs v St Mirren - today 03/02/24   
    Great performance today . Great link up play and great partnerships through out the team . Full backs got forward and constantly got crosses in , Mandron led the line well and constantly linkedup play from the front .Kwon was superb ,excellent positioning ,seldom wasting a ball and constantly got stuck in , Kiltie , Scott and CBM had great games too . Hemmings had little to do , but what he did he did well . Not often I've seen a Saints team where  everyone plays well .
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