Murray7

It's on the Radio at 2.50pm, I had hoped that Hibs TV were going to be showing the game but looks like they've done away with it.

Bizarrely, I was just looking for highlights of Oriental v Benfica, and I wasn't happy about having been trolled with some video game pish, and then, suddenly, there's Stevie Mallan looking back at me.

So, to summarise the situation so far....
- Div's creepy stalker guy called him out the blue with a spurious story and nothing of substance to back it up;
- creepy stalker guy invites Div to contribute to his, aherm, 'radio chat show';
- creepy stalker guy visits local hardware store and purchases zip ties and gaffer tape, and deposits said items in anonymous looking hired van;
- LPM witnessed using smartphone while sitting in anonymous looking hire van
- no, wait.... something isn't right, here....

With all the criticism levelled at the club since Saturday, I want to buck the trend and say a massive thank you and well done.
My Cousin came to Scotland for his first ever visit in his 49 years.
His Dad, my Uncle Tom died not that long ago. Tom was a great Saints fan and was at the 59 cup final. He emigrated a year later.
My Cousin is spending 6 weeks touring Europe, and although only spending one weekend in this area, the whole trip was scheduled to let him get to Saturdays game.
Unbeknown to my Cous, I contacted Brian Caldwell at short notice and asked if he could help make the visit memorable.
He said to arrive at the stadium at 1pm and he would see what he could do.
We arrived at 1pm to be told that Brian was out on the pitch shovelling snow!
At that point I resigned myself to a token greeting.
Brian arrived 10 minutes later, full of apologies.
He then spent almost 40 minutes giving Russell a full tour... Introducing him to Mallan, Goodwin, Thompson and Rae... all of whom willingly stopped and chatted.
A visit to the changing rooms, Board Room, Tunnel and trackside followed... Along with a lovely chat with his fellow Kiwi Howieson.
Brian shared wonderful stories of Saints past and present, and showed a pride and passion about Saints that took me aback.
The game may have been postponed, but he made sure that my Cousin had a truly memorable day. One that he will always cherish. I will too.
Well done Saints...truly proud to be a Buddie.

Call the game off at the first sign of snow? This from the guy who calls players jessies

Good luck today to St Mirren at home to Dumbarton - Kieran Sadlier, all love.

It's a parody account btw not the actual Chris Martin of Derby

I remember he saved a late penalty against Abroath, former Saints 'player' Andy Dow missed it, if he scored that we were in real danger of relegation.

http://boards.footymad.net/nottscounty-mad/2110847854/

The problem with Langfield is 3-fold.
Firstly, his confidence is at rock bottom. You can understand why, the team are not playing well, down the wrong end of the table and he is partly culpable. He isn't commanding his area or barking instructions at his defence as he should be doing. Indeed the justification for dropping Ridgers was so Langfield could talk a young defence through the game which has not been the case recently.
Secondly, when the #1 keeper is also the GK coach, we effectively have no coach. Thinking back to previous keepers we've had, I would argue that Smith, Howard, Samson and Ridgers all improved after working with Paul Mathers. I recall Celtic fans pissing themselves laughing on the first day of season 08-09 at Mark Howard's kicking, by the end of the season he was a very competent keeper. Langfield has nobody to work with, to point out where he needs to improve and what he's doing right.
Thirdly, and I think most importantly, he has no competition and less incentive to raise his game. Smith and Howard had good seasons competing against each other. Gallagher had a good season knowing that Howard was breathing down his neck. DL came in, brought in Samson but stated that Gallagher was his #1, I recall Gallagher having a relatively poor season. Samson had a good season competing against Graeme Smith, less so against Grant Adam. Having just one keeper considered for a first team place is a recipe for disaster.
We need Ridgers back ASAP. It's Rae's decision who to start, but the competition will help both he and Langfield.

If Thommo decides to retire at the end of the season I would love him to be offered a non playing role at the club

Gow, the ghost of many clubs, Goodwin, the ghost of elbows past, and the ghost that no-one ever sees... Homewin.

Me whenever I click on a thread these days:

Div seems to be getting a lot of stick on tho thread and I don't understand why!
He's passed on some good info which we all know will have come from folk within the club.
If I were him and was getting this level of stick then I wouldn't bother!
He's only the messenger so no need to shoot him.
He does a great job running this website, particularly with it being full of dickheads, especially myself.
We should be grateful!

"Langfield rolls it out short"

done, hope you get a prize.

Done

Takes less than 1 min guys - help him out!
OP will you post results when done?

Done

"Langfield rolls it out short"

BILLY MEHMETS BLACK AND WHITE ARMY

Div on Twitter.
I'll let you decide

"Langfield rolls it out short"

Yes.

It's called tunein radio.