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Highlights would suggest that a square ball would have been a better option than shooting. We certainly had enough good chances to win by a decent margin. A little more composure in front of goal and we will be fine. Front players a little greedy at times but I suppose that’s what you get with good players.

Jack said we were relentless against Dumbarton. His substitution of Cammy for Baird sounds like it changed from relentless to complacent( too harsh?) please Sir could we go back to relentless for the rest of the season?

I knew we’d struggle to break them down! Shows how much I know. Would love to make it to a game before the seasons over but sadly I’m hampered by colleagues who just don’t get it. I might have to throw a sickie but knowing my luck I’d get spotted at the airport.

A win by any margin will suffice. Let’s hope we turn up with the right attitude. A lot has been said about Dumbarton’s players being tired after their cup final on Saturday but they are very adept at digging in and frustrating us so I wouldn’t bet on a high score. We are so close to the title there is always the risk of white line fever. We don’t need to try to win 10-0 we just need to stay calm and take the points. It’s very rare for us to do things the easy way anyway so another nail biting evening ahead.

What’s the betting that livi quietly believe they can catch us. This week is the week for any kind of wins, ugly or otherwise, who cares. Said it before but it’s seems to be easier for the chaser to play with freedom as they have nothing to lose. We on the other hand have plenty of players who will not have experienced being ahead in a race. This is where good management will be really telling. I for one am shitting myself so it’s as well I’m not playing though Jack did ask if I was available.

Very impressed by livi. It’s probably just what we need to keep us hungry. United were pish, let’s hope their pishness continues next week.

I remember that semi final only too well. Me and my mates stood on the terracing long after the final whistle in utter disbelief that we had lost the game as we were so on top.The other mobs fans started pelting us with missiles which was commonplace when they looked like getting pumped.Then of course the ludicrous “goal” absolutely heartbreaking at the time. We certainly had the semi final misery a few times. It’s worse than losing a final

I expect that the gap will close but hopefully not enough to catch us. The concept of closing a large points gap is interesting as the pressure is off the chasers to an extent which perhaps would explain livis high scoring antics yesterday. Last season everyone thought we were doomed so we could play as the underdog for most of the run in and just get stuck in with nothing to lose . This season we are being chased and while it’s great to be top with such a big gap we might play better if the gap was a bit less. Don’t get me wrong I would love to be 20 points clear with 3 games to play but I expect us to wobble at times. Let’s hope we handle the next few weeks . What a season! I might even get time off for a game. COYS!

We will need to rely on home form on a decent surface to win this league. This is the time of year when it gets very physical indeed and pitches away from home won’t be conducive to our style

Any betting they now start kicking us off the park

Looks like you’re only allowed to score if your name is Ryan

I’m equally worried about players getting injured as I am about the result. Livingston already have reputation for being a big physical side and I suspect Hopkins will try and put us off our style by telling his team to get in about us. That along with the state of the pitch means that we will do well to get through this unscathed both in points and in personnel.

Oh please be true

The timing of this is pure shite. That is all.

I’m hoping this signing is more strengthening of the squad rather looking to fit him into the team. We now have a consistent, winning first eleven give or take the odd tweak when needed. If his record of inconsistency is true then perhaps he is viewed as an impact sub when we are ahead in games to give the opposition defence more to think about. Teams will know us well now and he might just be what we need to spring a surprise so that we don’t become predictable and therefore easier to play against.

Big Turkish bloke at Plymouth on his way out. Can’t spell his name but could we afford him?

Morgan for all his talent needs to appreciate it’s a team game. If he was a bit more unselfish we could have been out of sight. We totally surrendered the midfield in the second half. Thought we lost something when Mullen went off as he gives us a bit of dig. A point away in a derby is in itself not a bad result but if we had maintained our first half showing we would have won comfortably

We look like we have no belief in ourselves, very timid indeed. United defence looks a bit nervy, so a bit more purpose going forward might get us something. Hate to say that United look like a better football team than us . Thank god their finishing has been poor so far. Great penalty save but prior to that Samson was too slow to command his box. Come on ye saints!!!!

Highlights show that we put a number of useful crosses into the box but no one gambling to get on the end of any of them. Definite red card in the modern game, Stelios led with the arm and had to go. To say it had no bearing on the outcome is a useless argument, the fact is he made a difficult game even harder. jack shows great maturity when giving his analysis. He is articulate and intelligent in his appraisal, demonstrating a shared responsibility but leads by example and never shirks from the facts. What a guy. Roll on next week for what will be another difficult game.

Whether it’s seen as petty or not, this is most certainly an unwelcome distraction from our drive to win this division. success is built on cohesion in all parts of a club. It’s no accident that successful managers and players mention the importance of having the supporters totally behind them, which we have had from the day that Jack took over. To divide support at this crucial time would be a shame after the hard work that’s gone into getting everyone behind the team and their support being acknowledged by the club. The SLO could have initiated a meeting with a representation from the group responsible and gave them the opportunity to make amends hence maintaining the inclusivity which up until now has been a joy to watch as it grows into a passionate force helping us to win games.

Great result with a makeshift defence. With a bit more conviction we could have been out of sight before we decided to play too deep and surrender territory, thus allowing them to take the initiative. Never felt comfortable in the second half. Strange feeling having some misgivings after a 3-1 win. I guess that's how far we have come. When we start passing and anticipating the second ball we are very good indeed. Defensively we need a bit more time to gel. We have the look of a team with a lot more to come. I love my team. Oh, and lastly my 12 year old who is Man Utd mad absolutely loves Stelios! Don't we all.

Having watched the highlights a few times I feel the criticism of Samson is a bit harsh. He seems to have been caught out by the crossy shoty chippy thingy by Loy and as a result his feet aren't quite right resulting in him palming/ flapping at the ball. Give him a break.

For us to win our first game of the season is unusual and not the st mirren way at all . Be off with you Jack Ross, who do you think you are coming in here and creating a winning team. It will never catch on

Stelois's fotos are like a question of sport. Is it Tony Jacklin?