pozbaird Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 (edited) Yesterday was a break from the pressures of the league. The players played with a bit more freedom and it showed (regardless of the standard of the opposition). We secured a good result off the back of a very assured performance. This should enhance confidence levels, and the coaches and players will hopefully capitalise on that. For the above reason alone, playing in this diddy cup could prove to be a more than worthwhile exercise. Add to that the fact that I've enjoyed my weekend more having taken in a good performance by my team, and I have no issue with this competition. Crumbs? Maybe so, but when times are tough, it can be important to savour the positive moments. My view on the diddy cup is just that, my view. I don't expect anyone to agree with it! I have been to one diddy cup game in my life - this season, and purely because as a break from normal - it was included on my ST. I never went to the finals we reached, so at least I can't be accused of being a Petrofac glory hunter, who only turns out for the big diddy cup final. If it gives the players a break from losing league games, fair enough. If reaching the final actually makes a few bob for the club, fair enough.I guarantee you one thing though. Parents will tell their kids about Hampden 1987 and Fergie's winner, about the Dundee United offside goal, and about the atmosphere in Paisley that night. Stories will be handed down about beating Celtic and Samson's penalty save, and Newtonnnnnnn! in the final. There will be fcuk-all of note handed down about Petrofac Training Bells Ramsdens B&Q Challenge Diddy Cup exploits. No open top buses. No podium in County Square. No appearances on the town hall balcony. No DVDs... Hurrumph! Mr Grumpynuts! Time for a beer! Edited October 11, 2015 by pozbaird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddieinEK Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 My view on the diddy cup is just that, my view. I don't expect anyone to agree with it! I have been to one diddy cup game in my life - this season, and purely because as a break from normal - it was included on my ST. I never went to the finals we reached, so at least I can't be accused of being a Petrofac glory hunter, who only turns out for the big diddy cup final. If it gives the players a break from losing league games, fair enough. If reaching the final actually makes a few bob for the club, fair enough. I guarantee you one thing though. Parents will tell their kids about Hampden 1987 and Fergie's winner, about the Dundee United offside goal, and about the atmosphere in Paisley that night. Stories will be handed down about beating Celtic and Samson's penalty save, and Newtonnnnnnn! in the final. There will be fcuk-all of note handed down about Petrofac Training Bells Ramsdens B&Q Challenge Diddy Cup exploits. No open top buses. No podium in County Square. No appearances on the town hall balcony. No DVDs... Hurrumph! Mr Grumpynuts! Time for a beer! Have two, ya ginger whinger!!!! Maybe no tales to tell the grandkids... but any competitive win for Saints is worth celebrating in my eyes... and winning the whoeverthehellnonamesponsoris trophy is worth celebrating if we ein (and not worth getting upset over if we don't). Like Drew, I enjoyed seeing my team win... score 4 well worked and finely taken goals... work hard... keep a clean sheet... and play without holding midfielders. If the no pressure cup allowed Murray to experiment and stumble across the very thing fans have been saying... and it helps him takethe shackles off, then what's not to love? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 My view on the diddy cup is just that, my view. I don't expect anyone to agree with it! I have been to one diddy cup game in my life - this season, and purely because as a break from normal - it was included on my ST. I never went to the finals we reached, so at least I can't be accused of being a Petrofac glory hunter, who only turns out for the big diddy cup final. If it gives the players a break from losing league games, fair enough. If reaching the final actually makes a few bob for the club, fair enough. I guarantee you one thing though. Parents will tell their kids about Hampden 1987 and Fergie's winner, about the Dundee United offside goal, and about the atmosphere in Paisley that night. Stories will be handed down about beating Celtic and Samson's penalty save, and Newtonnnnnnn! in the final. There will be fcuk-all of note handed down about Petrofac Training Bells Ramsdens B&Q Challenge Diddy Cup exploits. No open top buses. No podium in County Square. No appearances on the town hall balcony. No DVDs... Hurrumph! Mr Grumpynuts! Time for a beer! I've got a DVD of the challenge cup final if you want a copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 I've got a DVD of the challenge cup final if you want a copy. Naw! Boo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 My view on the diddy cup is just that, my view. I don't expect anyone to agree with it! I have been to one diddy cup game in my life - this season, and purely because as a break from normal - it was included on my ST. I never went to the finals we reached, so at least I can't be accused of being a Petrofac glory hunter, who only turns out for the big diddy cup final. If it gives the players a break from losing league games, fair enough. If reaching the final actually makes a few bob for the club, fair enough. I guarantee you one thing though. Parents will tell their kids about Hampden 1987 and Fergie's winner, about the Dundee United offside goal, and about the atmosphere in Paisley that night. Stories will be handed down about beating Celtic and Samson's penalty save, and Newtonnnnnnn! in the final. There will be fcuk-all of note handed down about Petrofac Training Bells Ramsdens B&Q Challenge Diddy Cup exploits. No open top buses. No podium in County Square. No appearances on the town hall balcony. No DVDs... Hurrumph! Mr Grumpynuts! Time for a beer! It would be difficult to disagree with any of that, Grumpynutts esq. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shull Posted October 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Cannae wait for the Draw tomorrow. Queens Park in the Semi please, at Hampden. Peterhead or Livvy in the Final. And an Open Top Bus Parade to celebrate our Challenge Cup Win along with our Promotion via the Play Offs. Suppose a Scottish Cup Final win aint out of the question either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted October 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 (edited) Thanks for that Bud. Great watching it again.. It was fantastic being there among 7000 Buddies going mental. Edited October 11, 2015 by shull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted October 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 We are number 4 in the Draw. Live on the Petrofac doodah at 2.30 pm. Could somebody post a link for the Draw please. Can't do one, on Phone. Thanks. Bring on the Spiders at Hampden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted October 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Stevie Mallan wants to play the The Blue Disgrace FC in the Final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 We are number 4 in the Draw. Live on the Petrofac doodah at 2.30 pm. Could somebody post a link for the Draw please. Can't do one, on Phone. Thanks. Bring on the Spiders at Hampden. http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/petrofac-training-cup-draw-on-monday/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) My view on the diddy cup is just that, my view. I don't expect anyone to agree with it! I have been to one diddy cup game in my life - this season, and purely because as a break from normal - it was included on my ST. I never went to the finals we reached, so at least I can't be accused of being a Petrofac glory hunter, who only turns out for the big diddy cup final. If it gives the players a break from losing league games, fair enough. If reaching the final actually makes a few bob for the club, fair enough. I guarantee you one thing though. Parents will tell their kids about Hampden 1987 and Fergie's winner, about the Dundee United offside goal, and about the atmosphere in Paisley that night. Stories will be handed down about beating Celtic and Samson's penalty save, and Newtonnnnnnn! in the final. There will be fcuk-all of note handed down about Petrofac Training Bells Ramsdens B&Q Challenge Diddy Cup exploits. No open top buses. No podium in County Square. No appearances on the town hall balcony. No DVDs... Hurrumph! Mr Grumpynuts! Time for a beer! My old faither in law came up from Birmingham to go to the Bell's Cup Final in 2005 He still tells anyone who will listen about the great Saints victory and how he shook John Sutton's hand! Edited October 12, 2015 by Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyg Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 To be fair , in 2005 we were on the up , there was the beginnings of a feel good factor about the club and we had decent players , some of whom went onto bigger things. Just ain't the same at this point in time ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted October 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Yet we can still win the Challenge Cup and get promoted this Season. Just like 2005/06. Seems some crave failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Yet we can still win the Challenge Cup and get promoted this Season. Just like 2005/06. Seems some crave failure. Careful shull, may might get labelled as a happy clapper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted October 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Careful shull, may might get labelled as a happy clapper. I am,and very proud. Whit's the point supporting your Club otherwise. " CLAP YIR HANDS IF YIR A ST MIRREN FAN " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjerseybuddie Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Stevie Mallan wants to play the The Blue Disgrace FC in the Final. Hate it when players do this. It usually curses the team and is disrespectful to whoever we play in the semi. Hope I'm wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maboza Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Ranger or Livi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 FFS, Newcunto (or Lavvie) away..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldiersaint1877 Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Well, that's the worst draw we could get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Hate it when players do this. It usually curses the team and is disrespectful to whoever we play in the semi. Hope I'm wrong Won't matter now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted October 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Bring on the Livvy .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munoz Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 What a surprise ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Yeah nightmare draw. Least if it's at Ibrox we will get a decent pay day. Come on Livi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) I don't think Auld Broonie rattled his baws about sufficiently. Surprising, given the aesthetic calibre of the woman he was standing next to. Edited October 12, 2015 by Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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