Aberdeen 0 St.Mirren 0
Saints extended their unbeaten run against Aberdeen to seven games as the two sides slogged out another goal-less draw at Pittodrie. Unfortunately we had no reporter at the match yesterday so here's a round up from the media on the game including links to all the match reports;
BBC Sport Scotland - Full Report
BBC Sport Scotland - Full Report
Aberdeen have yet to score in 270 home minutes this season after St Mirren extended their unbeaten away record with a fortunate draw.
Self-proclaimed passers St Mirren were outpassed, out-thought and outfought but held on to stay ahead of the Dons on goal-difference.
Josh Magennis had a header cleared off the St Mirren line and Dons substitute Cammy Smith sent another off the bar.
Self-proclaimed passers St Mirren were outpassed, out-thought and outfought but held on to stay ahead of the Dons on goal-difference.
Josh Magennis had a header cleared off the St Mirren line and Dons substitute Cammy Smith sent another off the bar.
Daily Record - Full Report
Stephen Hughes, who had recovered from a hamstring strain, and Josh Magennis both started in place of the absent Ryan Jack and Gary Naysmith.
St Mirren, meanwhile, brought in defender David van Zanten for David Barron, who dropped to the bench, while defender Paul Dummett was named as a substitute after signing on loan from Newcastle United.
Danny Lennon's side arrived in Aberdeen in confident mood following their midweek 5-1 win over Ayr United in the Scottish Communities League Cup.
The Buddies were also unbeaten in their previous six SPL meetings against the Dons, with three wins and three draws.
St Mirren, meanwhile, brought in defender David van Zanten for David Barron, who dropped to the bench, while defender Paul Dummett was named as a substitute after signing on loan from Newcastle United.
Danny Lennon's side arrived in Aberdeen in confident mood following their midweek 5-1 win over Ayr United in the Scottish Communities League Cup.
The Buddies were also unbeaten in their previous six SPL meetings against the Dons, with three wins and three draws.
The Scottish Sun - Full Report
Jim Goodwin was the hero for them on 32 minutes as he cleared a Josh Magennis header after it had struck the post.
St Mirren finally got an effort of their own on 43 minutes as Kenny McLean’s cross was met by the unmarked David van Zanten, with the Irishman’s half-volley flying past from 10 yards.
St Mirren were much more adventurous after the break and Paul McGowan tested Jamie Langfield with a low 15 yard strike that was well held by the Dons No1.
McLean lined up another effort moments later but his attempted lob was over ambitious and went harmlessly over from 25 yards.
St Mirren finally got an effort of their own on 43 minutes as Kenny McLean’s cross was met by the unmarked David van Zanten, with the Irishman’s half-volley flying past from 10 yards.
St Mirren were much more adventurous after the break and Paul McGowan tested Jamie Langfield with a low 15 yard strike that was well held by the Dons No1.
McLean lined up another effort moments later but his attempted lob was over ambitious and went harmlessly over from 25 yards.
Comments
I do not care ............... a point is a point............. and every point is a prisoner.
See you all in 2 weeks when we take on Hearts at home..... now that is where we must pick up 3 points ............ maybe even 1 point !
Dundee are now off the starting blocks and I can see a long hard season again in front. Danny is not the man for a top class St Mirren but if you want to settle for average then so be it, Watch people on here shoot me down now as they don't like reality or the truth !!!
I believe DL and TC are the men to take us forward, the type of football we play is exciting and although we make a few mistakes at the back every so often, we seem to be turning losses from last year into draws this year and hopefully be turning draws from last year into wins this year. I think we have plenty of firepower to score goals this season, its just the defence that maybe needs shored up a bit.
I was there when Fergie took the helm and although we are doing ok in the current circumstances I think we CAN bring back the great years again. I am just not big on mediocrity and I am trying to stimulate more thought on here rather than just hear people say "bring in another defender" or let's try and get a draw this week" etc ........I want more than that and nothing wrong with ambition. The team has the basis but if we want it big then I just don't feel we will do it with the current set up. I have never sat on the fence and never will. That is why my opinions sometimes hurt.
As long as we try and live by our financial means which is around 3000-4000 fans at home games every 2 weeks then we will continue to fight relegation and pick up free transfers.
You can remember the 'good old days' all you want but can i suggest once you're finished you join us all back in 2012 where scottish football is skint and st mirren, along with other teams in the spl fight to survive.
No club is going to dominate (apart from Celtic) and therefore we have a reasonable squad with which to achieve our goal.
It would appear that every club can beat everybody else so we must make sure we are in "the mix" in the top 6 at the end of the season.
We just need a little more composure in front of goal........ we make the chances but seem to get "too excited" when the goal is open for attack and rush everything.
Sometimes I wonder what thje players do in training........... I hope it is more that a gentle jog round the pitch and a game of "keepy up"
Just read that Richard Atchinson's attempt to take over the club without putting up any of his own money has finally been bombed out by the present shareholders due to the fract that RA and his pals kept changing their offers and at last the Board got fed up.
It also appears that the so called backers of the offer have vanished into thin air........... I wonder if they were ever there !!!
Now that RA has been shown to be a "man of straw" and a fraud hopefully he will have nothing more to do at St Mirren Park and will be shown the door.
He has strung the Board and the Sharehoders along for long enough and we now need to get rid of him.and look for somebody who really does have the team's interests at heart.
SG has been excellent for St Mirren and we must appreciate that.
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