buddiecat Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 decent effort from the team in the second half yesterday, cheesy kicking the ball away rather than trying and failing to play it out of defence was nice to see,still needs to learn to kick it forward rather than up in the air sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddies1877 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Magennis is no Suarez but I thought he was a breath of fresh air yesterday - pacey, direct and hungry for the ball. His touch ain't great (or his shooting!) but he will hopefully ease the weight of expectation from Thommo and add some competition for places (and he's definitely a better option than Reilly, for now...). Also think the recent criticism of McGowan has been over the top - the guy has went a bit off the boil but we need to remember that he has largely been consistent (and started most games) for the last 2/3 seasons and given 100% - he's still a talented player and needs our support. He will come good. McGowan needs to chip in with goals if he wants to play that role(prob on role he can play) can't just rely on thommo all the time he hasn't scored of late so we suffer. Thommo knocked one down on a plate for him yesterday and he completely miss kicked it. Wouldn't be sad to see him go at end of season as think we could do better with someone with more of a goal scoring threat up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Buddy Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Great result yesterday. The team had a better balance with Magennis on the right and Newton in the centre. McLean was different class and Wylde brought something different when he came on but why does DL wait so long before making subs. Think we are a better team without Goodwin with the midfield trying to pass and play instead of lumping the ball up the park. Looking on the BBC website for the match stats it appears that we only committed 2 fouls which in itself says a lot about Goodwin not playing. Thought the centre of defence looked quite solid although Killie were only playing 1 up. Both centre backs need to practice heading the ball. Next 3 games will be hard but if we can get 2 points from them it should put us in a good position for the run in. Edited March 2, 2014 by Perth Buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desperately Seeking Susans Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 The first half in particular was woeful with passes going everywhere except where they were supposed to. Newton, the worst offender, has ample supplies of energy but really needs to slow down and learn composure. However, the team showed great determination and drive ending with a gutsy performance and victory. MacLean had perhaps on of his best ever games in a Saints jersey. He was attacking one moment and the next he suddenly appears back in defense winning the ball. Well done Kenny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ged62 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 It's MacDowall street. I'd hate anyone to get lost. You go too for being a smart ass, sat nav it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ged62 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Can't disagree with the first part. As for McGowan. Sometimes a player needs a "rest" when they're off the boil to allow them to refocus. I think it should have been done a wee while ago.I think fae I think faraway saint and Elvis need a rest, as for oaksoft he can go with Danny Lennon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 I think faraway saint and Elvis need a rest, as for oaksoft he can go with Danny Lennon. You're on a free transfer, enjoy the rest of your life. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BEN Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 You are of course correct and i appoligise for that but its easy to be a hardman behind a key board just wanted to see if he would bsck up his big mouth.you were just acting like a dan. Unfortunately it was a fan dan:-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santaponsasaint Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 First half the two teams were pretty poor, Last half hour of the 2nd half thought we done really well, Apart from being a bit shot shy, especially Gowser and Newton, Like most have said McLean was excellent the whole game, as were Cheesey and McGregor, Wylde made a big difference when he came on as he stretched a tiring Killie defence, Much needed result, Well done all, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) You take yourself proper laugh out loud serious don't you? Do you get a wee uniform for policing the forum? Haven't actually posted on here for years but it's good to see that the playground is still full of opinionated turds who think they own the place. Cue comments about bums and doors etc This has to be the worst comeback in the history of this forum. I would applaud even a half-decent effort like Faraway Saint manages from time to time. You on the other hand applied the Mo Camara of comebacks (are you smart enough to spot the combined metaphor and pun?). Feel free to have another go when you think you can manage either clever or funny. I'll even accept faintly amusing along the lines of perhaps something you'd hear in Dad's Army or the Vicar of Dibley. BTW I have no idea what your comment regarding bums and doors is all about. I'm assuming you are mentally deficient in some way but feel free to prove me wrong. Edited March 2, 2014 by oaksoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby_F Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Great result yesterday. The team had a better balance with Magennis on the right and Newton in the centre. McLean was different class and Wylde brought something different when he came on but why does DL wait so long before making subs. Think we are a better team without Goodwin with the midfield trying to pass and play instead of lumping the ball up the park. Looking on the BBC website for the match stats it appears that we only committed 2 fouls which in itself says a lot about Goodwin not playing. Thought the centre of defence looked quite solid although Killie were only playing 1 up. Both centre backs need to practice heading the ball. Next 3 games will be hard but if we can get 2 points from them it should put us in a good position for the run in. They don't always get the stats absolutely right, but I don't think it's far off that. We DID though manage to get two players booked, and yet again it seems there's a real inconsistency in what's required to get a booking if you wear black and white. The ref managed to have words of warnings on at least four occasions with Killie players, but don't think he ever bothered warning us - just went straight for the cards. There was one really dangerous lunge just before HT which I thought was clearly going to be a card, and he didn't even speak to the player. I accept that the kind of trip McLean did is 9 times out of 10 a yellow - even if it is deep in the opponents half, but at least twice Killie players did almost identical fouls. One on McGinn was a clear attempt to break up an attack, but McGinn stayed on his feet and the ref played advantage - then just had a word with the player at the next break in play. Really pissed off that in a game where we were the cleanest team, and committed a tiny amount of fouls, our card count is still higher than the oppositions. Edited March 2, 2014 by Bobby_F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 They don't always get the stats absolutely right, but I don't think it's far off that. We DID though manage to get two players booked, and yet again it seems there's a real inconsistency in what's required to get a booking if you wear black and white. The ref managed to have words of warnings on at least four occasions with Killie players, but don't think he ever bothered warning us - just went straight for the cards. There was one really dangerous lunge just before HT which I thought was clearly going to be a card, and he didn't even speak to the player. I accept that the kind of trip McLean did is 9 times out of 10 a yellow - even if it is deep in the opponents half, but at least twice Killie players did almost identical fouls. One on McGinn was a clear attempt to break up an attack, but McGinn stayed on his feet and the ref played advantage - then just had a word with the player at the next break in play. Really pissed off that in a game where we were the cleanest team, and committed a tiny amount of fouls, our card count is still higher than the oppositions. I thought McLean was our only booking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 I thought McLean was our only booking. He was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM1 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 And it was a definite booking too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 You are of course correct and i appoligise for that but its easy to be a hardman behind a key board. Yes you've managed to personally prove that more than once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Highlights. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/scotland/26401092 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Highlights. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/scotland/26401092 Looking at the highlights we could have won about 6-2. Lots to be positive about, apart from the result. Again, very well done everybody at the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Highlights. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/scotland/26401092 We actually looked half decent there !! & as i thought at the time, Boyd was defo offside with the one that hit the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spam_Valley Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 I thought Kenny McLean was fantastic yesterday. Had to take control of central midfield and he stepped up. More of the same till the end of the season please. Good to see Newton's performance level on the up. Very good finish from him. I noticed the website man of the match was given to Magennis, i can't quite beleive they managed to over look McLean, McAusland or McGregor for the award. I thought all three were terrific. The only downside to the game was big Thommo being utterly annonymous again and i didn't think Naismith was too great either but hey ho! A good win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Sanchez Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 I notice that they highlighted McLean's late challenge in the second half, but didn't actually show his earlier booking. I'm sure the two incidents would have had the same coverage had it been Jim Goodwin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 I thought Kenny McLean was fantastic yesterday. Had to take control of central midfield and he stepped up. More of the same till the end of the season please. Good to see Newton's performance level on the up. Very good finish from him. I noticed the website man of the match was given to Magennis, i can't quite beleive they managed to over look McLean, McAusland or McGregor for the award. I thought all three were terrific. The only downside to the game was big Thommo being utterly annonymous again and i didn't think Naismith was too great either but hey ho! A good win. Thompson played a part in the build up to both goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thompson played a part in the build up to both goals. Also laid on a great chance for McGinn in the first half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Also laid on a great chance for McGinn in the first half. Might have been for McGowan (the knockdown?), but in any event, I don't agree that he was "utterly anonymous". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windae cleaner Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 He was. I thought Wylde got booked also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank McGarvey' wonky legs Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 I thought Wylde got booked also?Yep he was booked for a tackle where Killie had an advantage as they went forward. Ref waited till next break in play and booked him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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