Eric Arthur Blair Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 57 minutes ago, Isle Of Bute Saint said: Prices for hotels in Glasgow are way over the top so staying in Greenock Waterfront. Bar meal in town then the train up to the game looking forward to it. £69 for a room at the airport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: £69 for a room at the airport Cheers, booked the waterfront for £37. It's near pubs and 2min from Greenock central so ideal. Not a place I would take the wife but fine for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPAFKA Jersey 2 Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 3 hours ago, Isle Of Bute Saint said: Cheers, booked the waterfront for £37. It's near pubs and 2min from Greenock central so ideal. Not a place I would take the wife but fine for me. Never heard of the Wattermill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 1 hour ago, TPAFKA Jersey 2 said: Never heard of the Wattermill? Aye it's a good price also the Waterfront is easy for me. Don't fancy a night with a ghost Watermill is famous for being spooked. I remember my big brother working part time there when I was 12. Cutlery flying around the kitchen by it's self. There is even something on you tube about the Watermill Ghostbusters no kidding lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Looking forward to this. Should be a good test of our state of readyness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 ST MIRREN 4 DUNDEE 0 CROWD 1765 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 See you are still talking shite . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 21 hours ago, HSS said: Why would you stay in Glasgow for a game in Paisley? Great pubs after the game. Sloans, McSorleys has live music 7 nights a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paisley brazilians Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Is there still players on trial and if so.who are they.I hear there's a Paisley boy McManus on trial from celtic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherwellSaint Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 yeah McManus played against Nairn may take part tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted July 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Jack Ross believes St Mirren's pre-season trip to Inverness went as good as it could have as they get set to face Dundee tonight at the Paisley 2021 Stadium. The Buddies defeated Inverness Clachnacuddin and Nairn County 5-0 and 9-0 respectively. The squad also took part in a team building exercise on Saturday as they went white water tubing. It was a trip that the gaffer believes was important as new players integrate into the squad ahead of the new season. It was good," he said. "It was exactly what we wanted from it. The two games were great and the clubs were very accommodating and hospitable. It's a nice part of the world to go up and play and what the players gave me over the course of the two games was terrific. "We wanted to get the players away together because we have new faces and get them to spend time together. "I think it's a very important time of the year. I think you have to get into a way of playing - habit forming - and we are really pleased with how ruthless we've been in the two games. "Of course we were expected to win the two games but we still did it in a very emphatic manner." The manager admits he is excited to see the side in action again after their performances in the Highlands. He emphasised that he wants the side to get back to playing the way they did at the tail end of last season. He said. "It goes back to habit forming particularly from middle to front because we have to be ruthless. "In the Clach game we got to the byline 10 times and our quality from wide areas wasn't brilliant in the first half. "We might only get there twice in a league game this season because of how difficult the opposition might be, so when we get to these areas we have to be really ruthless and efficient. "It's about standards, demands and habits all the time and they met them and couldn't have done any more over the two games. "I don't criticise the players from middle to front for mistakes in that area of the pitch. I expect them to make mistakes at times but I also expect them to have an end product. "That onus is placed on them but equally they know I'm a manager that will accept mistakes in it because I want them to be positive and bold in that area. "That's how we played in the second half of last season and that's how we will continue to play. "With the players we've brought in we have got really good pace and energy middle to front and I'm looking forward to seeing them again against Dundee. "It's a really good game," he continued. "It'll be nice because some of our new players haven't played at our stadium and that will allow them to get a feel for the place. "I think the way we finished last season supporters will look forward to seeing us back at the stadium as well. It'll be a difficult match but looking forward to it." The Buddies then travel to Alloa on Saturday to face Ross' former club a week before the Betfred Cup gets underway. It will also be the first time Saints have come up against former captain Jim Goodwin since the Irishman left the club in 2016. He's more popular with the fans than I am!" the manager joked. "He's a good guy. I obviously took him to Alloa and still keep in contact with him. I'm sure the supporters that travel through will give him a warm reception and a well deserved one for what he achieved at the club while he was a player. "Saturday is a tough game as well. They are a top League One team who will probably feel frustrated they didn't get promoted. "The good thing about going there now with the new pitch is that it is a really good place to play. I'm still friendly with a lot of people at the club and the manager so I look forward to going back there." The manager has added seven new faces to the squad and while he does still expect some movement in and out he says nothing is set to happen soon. There's nothing imminent," he said. "I've gone on record as saying I would probably like to strengthen in one or two areas. "We may look at loans the other way also as there are some who may benefit from it that aren't going to play regularly for us. "I'd think over the coming weeks we still may be some transition in the squad, but certainly the bulk of the squad is certainly in place." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 37 minutes ago, Sonny said: Jack Ross believes St Mirren's pre-season trip to Inverness went as good as it could have as they get set to face Dundee tonight at the Paisley 2021 Stadium. The Buddies defeated Inverness Clachnacuddin and Nairn County 5-0 and 9-0 respectively. The squad also took part in a team building exercise on Saturday as they went white water tubing. It was a trip that the gaffer believes was important as new players integrate into the squad ahead of the new season. It was good," he said. "It was exactly what we wanted from it. The two games were great and the clubs were very accommodating and hospitable. It's a nice part of the world to go up and play and what the players gave me over the course of the two games was terrific. "We wanted to get the players away together because we have new faces and get them to spend time together. "I think it's a very important time of the year. I think you have to get into a way of playing - habit forming - and we are really pleased with how ruthless we've been in the two games. "Of course we were expected to win the two games but we still did it in a very emphatic manner." The manager admits he is excited to see the side in action again after their performances in the Highlands. He emphasised that he wants the side to get back to playing the way they did at the tail end of last season. He said. "It goes back to habit forming particularly from middle to front because we have to be ruthless. "In the Clach game we got to the byline 10 times and our quality from wide areas wasn't brilliant in the first half. "We might only get there twice in a league game this season because of how difficult the opposition might be, so when we get to these areas we have to be really ruthless and efficient. "It's about standards, demands and habits all the time and they met them and couldn't have done any more over the two games. "I don't criticise the players from middle to front for mistakes in that area of the pitch. I expect them to make mistakes at times but I also expect them to have an end product. "That onus is placed on them but equally they know I'm a manager that will accept mistakes in it because I want them to be positive and bold in that area. "That's how we played in the second half of last season and that's how we will continue to play. "With the players we've brought in we have got really good pace and energy middle to front and I'm looking forward to seeing them again against Dundee. "It's a really good game," he continued. "It'll be nice because some of our new players haven't played at our stadium and that will allow them to get a feel for the place. "I think the way we finished last season supporters will look forward to seeing us back at the stadium as well. It'll be a difficult match but looking forward to it." The Buddies then travel to Alloa on Saturday to face Ross' former club a week before the Betfred Cup gets underway. It will also be the first time Saints have come up against former captain Jim Goodwin since the Irishman left the club in 2016. He's more popular with the fans than I am!" the manager joked. "He's a good guy. I obviously took him to Alloa and still keep in contact with him. I'm sure the supporters that travel through will give him a warm reception and a well deserved one for what he achieved at the club while he was a player. "Saturday is a tough game as well. They are a top League One team who will probably feel frustrated they didn't get promoted. "The good thing about going there now with the new pitch is that it is a really good place to play. I'm still friendly with a lot of people at the club and the manager so I look forward to going back there." The manager has added seven new faces to the squad and while he does still expect some movement in and out he says nothing is set to happen soon. There's nothing imminent," he said. "I've gone on record as saying I would probably like to strengthen in one or two areas. "We may look at loans the other way also as there are some who may benefit from it that aren't going to play regularly for us. "I'd think over the coming weeks we still may be some transition in the squad, but certainly the bulk of the squad is certainly in place." Thanks enjoyed reading that. Wonder if there will be any Loy talk after the game. Hope Dundee don't want Morgan as a barging chip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted July 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 3 minutes ago, Isle Of Bute Saint said: Thanks enjoyed reading that. Wonder if there will be any Loy talk after the game. Hope Dundee don't want Morgan as a barging chip. To play alongside Mallan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottd Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 8 minutes ago, Sonny said: To play alongside Mallan? Is that the same Mallan of the £60k bid from 'big club' Dundee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPAFKA Jersey 2 Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Will any kind soul be Periscoping the game tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Saints Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Is it still wet in Paisley. Seriously rotten day in Ayr still raining and hasn't stopped all day. Not fancying a soaking for a pre season kick about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 1 minute ago, Ayrshire Saints said: Is it still wet in Paisley. Seriously rotten day in Ayr still raining and hasn't stopped all day. Not fancying a soaking for a pre season kick about. I'm not too keen on paying a tenner for the privilege, either. Nah, I can think of other ways to spend the evening, much as I'm missing the fitba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Saints Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Cancel the above post it's bone dry 3 miles up the road. The joys of the Scottish summer ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mc Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Will any kind soul be Periscoping the game tonight? Given the weather in Paisley almost everybody at a guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdowell76 Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 weather is fine here in Ibiza shame that it's raining in paisley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windae cleaner Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 24 minutes ago, Ayrshire Saints said: Is it still wet in Paisley. Seriously rotten day in Ayr still raining and hasn't stopped all day. Not fancying a soaking for a pre season kick about. It stopped hours ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted July 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 22 minutes ago, Drew said: I'm not too keen on paying a tenner for the privilege, either. Nah, I can think of other ways to spend the evening, much as I'm missing the fitba. If you had bought a season ticket you would not be paying a tenner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 4 hours ago, shull said: ST MIRREN 4 DUNDEE 0 CROWD 1765 Does your crowd estimate include away fans?I seen 3 Dundee fans heading into The Alamo an hour ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Sonny said: To play alongside Mallan? LOL my head is mince meat today running around like a headless chicken. Up in greenock now wonder if pint and train. Car and game then dump the car for a pint. Decisions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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