Froggie

Lol, good idea. Cannot resist them frogettes though, lol.

I notice its even later tonight, 11.30. I have no facilities for recording tv. I presume I am the only person in this situation. FYI not everyone can afford satellite tv.

Why do they put the highlights on tv so late ? As I don't prop up English football by subscribing to sky and bt, I am reliant on itv highlights but they are way past my bedtime, grrrr.

I think that many would agree that , apart from in patches, Saints have not been playing great for a few months and yet we are still sitting atop the league. Every team I have seen this season has been good and there are genuinely no easy games in this division, so being top is a fine achievement so far. Its difficult to find any faults with Jack Ross as his record is great, so I am confident any new signings will improve the team. Going tomorrow, not missed a home match all season, the most for quite a few years and finally I have to say the singing section  have made a big difference to the atmosphere in the ground. Mind you, until this season our home record has been pretty dreadful, so lets keep it up.

I think that many would agree that , apart from in patches, Saints have not been playing great for a few months and yet we are still sitting atop the league. Every team I have seen this season has been good and there are genuinely no easy games in this division, so being top is a fine achievement so far. Its difficult to find any faults with Jack Ross as his record is great, so I am confident any new signings will improve the team. Going tomorrow, not missed a home match all season, the most for quite a few years and finally I have to say the singing section  have made a big difference to the atmosphere in the ground. Mind you, until this season our home record has been pretty dreadful, so lets keep it up.

I think that many would agree that , apart from in patches, Saints have not been playing great for a few months and yet we are still sitting atop the league. Every team I have seen this season has been good and there are genuinely no easy games in this division, so being top is a fine achievement so far. Its difficult to find any faults with Jack Ross as his record is great, so I am confident any new signings will improve the team. Going tomorrow, not missed a home match all season, the most for quite a few years and finally I have to say the singing section  have made a big difference to the atmosphere in the ground. Mind you, until this season our home record has been pretty dreadful, so lets keep it up.

I think that many would agree that , apart from in patches, Saints have not been playing great for a few months and yet we are still sitting atop the league. Every team I have seen this season has been good and there are genuinely no easy games in this division, so being top is a fine achievement so far. Its difficult to find any faults with Jack Ross as his record is great, so I am confident any new signings will improve the team. Going tomorrow, not missed a home match all season, the most for quite a few years and finally I have to say the singing section  have made a big difference to the atmosphere in the ground. Mind you, until this season our home record has been pretty dreadful, so lets keep it up.

Probably the worst performance and worst game I`ve seen in a long time. Couldn't see the Stelios incident properly as I was at the other side and took my eyes off the ball but even before that, I suspected the worst as Dumbarton looked to have the measure of us from the start and deserved their victory. They are, however, not a good team to watch and would drive fans away from football. They have always been a bogey team for us, its one of those football quirks.
Main objective should still be a play off position, if unable to win the title. I think we need another forward though, as we are a bit lightweight in that department. Three points a must in the next game.

Livingston are a decent team and will be hard for anyone to beat this season, so last night was a great 3 points. Their defenders dealt well with our front players , sometimes a bit roughly it has to be said, but we kept at it and I thought Eck had a great game, as did Morgan of course. First viewing of Davis and he is a good passer and organiser, Jack Baird will benefit from this I think. The last two games have put an end to the dodgy run recently, so if we can beat Dumbarton on Saturday ( not an easy task) we are back on track. Only down side of last night was driving home and having to avoid a yak which was being pursued by a polar bear. It was that cold !

Livingston are a decent team and will be hard for anyone to beat this season, so last night was a great 3 points. Their defenders dealt well with our front players , sometimes a bit roughly it has to be said, but we kept at it and I thought Eck had a great game, as did Morgan of course. First viewing of Davis and he is a good passer and organiser, Jack Baird will benefit from this I think. The last two games have put an end to the dodgy run recently, so if we can beat Dumbarton on Saturday ( not an easy task) we are back on track. Only down side of last night was driving home and having to avoid a yak which was being pursued by a polar bear. It was that cold !

Funnily enough, exactly 40 years ago another country cheated their way to the WC finals when a centre forward deliberately punched a cross ball into the air resulting in the incorrect award of a penalty. Admittedly it was the referee who messed up but a sportsman would have owned up to the chicanery. At least when Italy cheat, it gets them somewhere, unlike that other country who fail ceaselessly.
incidentally, its Riddance.

Celtic aside, worst possible draw. Only target now is to be one of the 4 clubs fighting for promotion. And before anyone accuses me of pessimism, please look at our historic record against the Dons up there. Enough said. We had 3 cup competitions this season, failed miserably in the first, didn't try a leg in the second and have been given the worst draw imaginable in the third. The league would always have been our priority anyway, so lets concentrate on that. The next game is one we must get something from or we will be back among the pack after a great start.

Funnily enough, exactly 40 years ago another country cheated their way to the WC finals when a centre forward deliberately punched a cross ball into the air resulting in the incorrect award of a penalty. Admittedly it was the referee who messed up but a sportsman would have owned up to the chicanery. At least when Italy cheat, it gets them somewhere, unlike that other country who fail ceaselessly.
incidentally, its Riddance.

Funnily enough, exactly 40 years ago another country cheated their way to the WC finals when a centre forward deliberately punched a cross ball into the air resulting in the incorrect award of a penalty. Admittedly it was the referee who messed up but a sportsman would have owned up to the chicanery. At least when Italy cheat, it gets them somewhere, unlike that other country who fail ceaselessly.
incidentally, its Riddance.

Would you not concede that at least until January it seemed certain we would be relegated ? Bottom of the league and with barely a win all season. When a completely new team appeared after that, it was a different story and by March I was convinced we would stay up, even if it meant a play off, such was the improvement and quality of players. I defy anyone but the most wildly optimistic to differ from that opinion.
As for this season, we have started well, tailed off a bit recently and need improvement. I don't think we will win the title but the play offs are a must, and I believe we could emerge from that in good shape. Perhaps a player or two added to the squad could make all the difference between automatic and play off promotion.
I have, until this season been a pessimist for several years, with very good cause. A succession of completely dud managers and decisions by the board have seen us plunge from a regular top league team to where we are now. Thankfully an unusually good decision(to appoint JR) has halted and reversed the slide. The emergence of a few very good players has helped to re-invigorate the team and more importantly the fan base which had shrunk to a small hard core in recent years. Its fun to go to games again, something missing for a very long time.
I don't expect agreement from you, but that's your entitlement. I do, however, take exception to your suggestion that I go and support another team. One may change many things in ones life, the football team is for life.

Would you not concede that at least until January it seemed certain we would be relegated ? Bottom of the league and with barely a win all season. When a completely new team appeared after that, it was a different story and by March I was convinced we would stay up, even if it meant a play off, such was the improvement and quality of players. I defy anyone but the most wildly optimistic to differ from that opinion.
As for this season, we have started well, tailed off a bit recently and need improvement. I don't think we will win the title but the play offs are a must, and I believe we could emerge from that in good shape. Perhaps a player or two added to the squad could make all the difference between automatic and play off promotion.
I have, until this season been a pessimist for several years, with very good cause. A succession of completely dud managers and decisions by the board have seen us plunge from a regular top league team to where we are now. Thankfully an unusually good decision(to appoint JR) has halted and reversed the slide. The emergence of a few very good players has helped to re-invigorate the team and more importantly the fan base which had shrunk to a small hard core in recent years. Its fun to go to games again, something missing for a very long time.
I don't expect agreement from you, but that's your entitlement. I do, however, take exception to your suggestion that I go and support another team. One may change many things in ones life, the football team is for life.

Morton on what as an away win , exactly ? Last season I thought we would be relegated, so did everyone else  in the country. I could support Celtic if I felt so inclined. Please post (if you absolutely must) in a coherent manner.

No-one says "Eire". its Ireland.

Ah, English football, your REAL interest. your bill is in the post, lol.

Those of us who actually go to football - not you Faraway- don't need to subscribe to satellite tv as Saints are never on that. The SFA have decided that as we don't get any money from qualification to major tournaments, they can scrounge some from Sky and let the fans watch our biggest rivals instead. The wisdom of those who run the game here can be measured by the national teams consistent failures.
As for the next manager, the same people will be choosing so the same "qualities" for the post will apply. The last few decades of mediocrity have dulled my appetite for Scotland, so the predictable appointment of someone whose face fits the criteria does not overly concern me. Past caring really. Pity though, it could definitely be much much better than what we have at present.

I would like to hear an explanation from Messrs Regan and Doncaster of why Scotland has yet again failed to qualify under their stewardship. Never mind about Strachan, when are those two going to be held to account ?
Incidentally, whilst taking no pleasure from the national teams latest failure -  and I admit to having not seen one minute of the action -  the signs were all there a long time ago that smarty pants Strachan has lost his marbles. his post match radio comments confirm this.

The 5 minutes highlights on Scottish tv didn't show either of those incidents. Plenty of coverage of our southern neighbours of course.

Normally wouldn't have attended a match like that on Saturday, but circumstances dictated otherwise. Looked like the team either weren't interested or thought they were above this tournament. Probably best they are out of it but that's three games in a row we have been rotten. Managed to get away with the previous two but caught out badly against Rovers. Must have a completely different attitude next game against what has always been a bogey team for us. League is the most important at present.

Normally wouldn't have attended a match like that on Saturday, but circumstances dictated otherwise. Looked like the team either weren't interested or thought they were above this tournament. Probably best they are out of it but that's three games in a row we have been rotten. Managed to get away with the previous two but caught out badly against Rovers. Must have a completely different attitude next game against what has always been a bogey team for us. League is the most important at present.

I would like to hear an explanation from Messrs Regan and Doncaster of why Scotland has yet again failed to qualify under their stewardship. Never mind about Strachan, when are those two going to be held to account ?
Incidentally, whilst taking no pleasure from the national teams latest failure -  and I admit to having not seen one minute of the action -  the signs were all there a long time ago that smarty pants Strachan has lost his marbles. his post match radio comments confirm this.