northstbuddie

Point taken - I would certainly prefer JG to stay with us until at least the end of this season particularly in view of his recent signings. However, it is is reasonable to surmise at this stage that this looks unlikely.

I think JR is probably the best option currently available to us. On the other hand - a number of questions have to be asked. Does JR want to return to St Mirren? If he does, how long would he stay for? Would his pride allow him to return? Can we afford him? Would most of the fans welcome him back?

It is beginning to look like JG is on his way out. Who should replace him? Would JR be reluctant to return and would he be welcome by the majority of Saints fans?

Ironically, with the departure of McPake from Dundee, St Mirren now have the longest serving manager in the SPL. At least for a day or so.

Irrespective of the final outcome of this fiasco, we can only hope this does not interrupt the current momentum of the team. It is significant also that 3 of the front runners for the Aberdeen job have strong St Mirren connections. We must be doing something right - other than holding on to our managers!

Reminiscent of the euphoria of promotion era dashed by JR's premature departure. Just as we are looking forward to a top 6 finish (at least) this season - now is the time for our manager to walk away! The king is dead - long live the king!

Overall, our running off the ball is so much improved from pre-Christmas form. More specifically, our January signings have added more threat up front. Hopefully we can maintain this current run of form and involve the young fringe players Henderson and Erhahon and also good to see McCarthy return to fitness. This is the most promising St Mirren team since the heady days of the 80s when we managed to finish 3rd in the league.

What proportion of the cost goes to St Mirren?

Greive not Grieve,

Why can't we play like that every week? Or is that too much to ask?

I did say earlier - this is looking ominous.

I know it's a bit early to make this judgement but Greive (not Grieve) looks the best striking prospect we've had for years.

Can't agree. I think we were clearly the better team in the first half.

We are playing well - this is looking ominous.

We are a bit light in midfield - only Power and Ronan are recognised midfielders. Henderson & Jones will have to get stuck in!

No

Obviously we are now reaching the stage of the season where results will determine more clearly the final league positions. Provided we win tonight, we could hope for the following outcomes elsewhere (assuming we want to finish in the top 6) :- Dundee v Dundee United - home win Hibs v Hearts - away win Livi v St johnstone - away win Ross County v Aberdeen - home win

Joe Shaughnessy?

Hold on to McGrath until the end of the season, signed Jordan Jones on 6 month loan and Gogic possibly on permanent deal? Could we have hoped for more from January transfer window?

After last night's fine performance (and 3 points) - how would we like to see tonight's other results going? My own preferences would be:- away win for Ross County at Tannadice away win for Celtic at Tynecastle draw at Fir Park (Motherwell v Hibs) home win for Rangers v Livi home win for fakes v Dundee

Apart from Power, we're a bit powder puff in the middle of the park - especially against a team like Aberdeen.

Most people on here appear to have listened to the DU commentary team on the livestream. Have they all given up on the St M commentary team? If so - I don't blame them!