Drew Posted April 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 I appreciate the mentions of Carey v Hearts, and also think Dargo v Hearts and a Higdon screamer from 40 yards (v Accies?) is worth a mention. To be honest, though, having witnessed them all, most were a wee bit speculative. Mallan had his shot totally nailed. It wasn't a hit and hope. The technique was breathtaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Marvellous Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Some great strikes mentioned. Mallans today is no doubt the best I have seen at our new home. Mehmet v Hearts in the LC at Fir park was also special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambud Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Third best goal I've seen live. The boy must be worth £8m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambud Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 I honestly thought he was hitting the corner flag at best. It was high and loopy was going wildly wide but nestled in at the back post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLBud Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Probably the last goal he scores at the Stadium as he's surely on his way in the summer? Just hope Gordon and Tony get a decent deal for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbie Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Two things I loved about that goal today. The way you just knew it was going in the minute it left his boot and the sheer feckin arrogance of it. That was a goal scored by a team with a swagger and an exceptionally talented midfielder. Absolutely brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Has to be a contender for goal of the season. Stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sally02 Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Thommo's against Ross County with his back to goal wasnae bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc_SMFC Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 I had no idea how to celebrate that goal today... I was between we've scored and just taking in the beauty of the strike. The Raith players littering the ground, O'Brien celebrating and the realisation it had dipped in, made it even sweeter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sally02 Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 10 minutes ago, gc_SMFC said: I had no idea how to celebrate that goal today... I was between we've scored and just taking in the beauty of the strike. The Raith players littering the ground, O'Brien celebrating and the realisation it had dipped in, made it even sweeter. Just look upon it as a "cathartic" moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 I still can't work out how he did it . When it left Stevie's foot I thought it was going a mile over. A thing of total beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car-d bud Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 he`s came in for a fair amount of flak from some earlier in the season, maybe because he has immense talent but doesn`t always produce. Games like yesterday though should be a reminder to appreciate that talent whilst it`s there, it wont last forever. He will have well deserved his move when it comes, and for those there yesterday he left us with a lifetime memory of one of the best goals [if not THE best] we've ever scored at home ....................even better than wee billy davies strike at castle greyskull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, Herbie said: Two things I loved about that goal today. The way you just knew it was going in the minute it left his boot and the sheer feckin arrogance of it. That was a goal scored by a team with a swagger and an exceptionally talented midfielder. Absolutely brilliant. That's the thing that I love most about it, I didn't think it was going in! From my PoV on the halfway line it looked like it was sailing well over at pace by the time it was parallel to the big JD sign. For a ball at that pace to drop so much with so little distance to travel is absolutely phenomenal. The fact he went mental himself shows he knows just how good it was. I can't remember the last time I didn't immediately celebrate a St Mirren goal... I couldn't because I was in total awe and my first reaction, like many around me was to just stand there with my hand over my mouth and shaking my head in disbelief. It was that good. I sincerely hope Stevie is one of those players who Jack Ross mentioned last week that want to stay here as they see what's building. If that's not the case, so be it but whatever Barnsley were offering in January, we should be looking for treble at a minimum. In fact, I'd even keep him next season and run the risk of a development fee at the end of his contract like John McGinn. Edited April 30, 2017 by djchapsticks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balmullo Bud Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Really pleased for Stevie. I thought he was getting unfairly singled out in our horrendous first half of the season. Even when he was struggling badly and the entire team we were playing terrible, his effort was always there and he would never hide like some of Rae's charlatans. He's had a lot of responsibility placed on his shoulders for such a young player, but McGinn and Jack have definitely supported him and let him flourish. His goal yesterday was absolutely amazing (on a par with Carey's and just behind his Dundee goal IMO), as was his contribution to the game as a whole. Like Carey's goal, it took me a moment to register what had just happened. Would love him to sign a contract extension and stay for a promotion push next season, but performances like that don't go unnoticed and he'll only get better. What a performance and what a goal. Let's hope his hat trick against Hibs next week is even better. Wee Stevie Mallan is a class act. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 my best goal at the stadium has to be Stephens against Motherwell, 2v2,97 min 30 yarder to make it 3v2 I floated home that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Hard to say anything that hasn't been said already on this thread. Incredible goal. Couple of one-twos, then the hit - looping, serving, then inexplicably dipping at the last minute. A goal that I'll never forget from one of the best players I've seen play for us, who just gets better and better.I've said it before, but if we haven't offered him a bumper new contract then it's utter negligence. I'd have no hard feelings if he has a deal lined up to go south, and he would go with the best of wishes from all Saints fans but the club must make the effort and show the ambition to try to keep him. A class act who can go all the way to the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 This goal replace the goal he scored against Dundee U as my choice of goal of the season. That must have added £££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ to his value. How lucky for us his move in January fell through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ THIS. Given the lift in his performance levels since McGinn joined, (no fluke), we needed a fit, fighting wee Stevie Mallan and that's exactly what we got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffs Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Haven't seen it yet. Can't wait for the highlights being available.I'm anticipating a quality hard on like everyone else who has seen this goal. [emoji4] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Maybe not the best place to bring his name up, but Greg Wylde v Ross co was quite tasty too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Buffs said: Haven't seen it yet. Can't wait for the highlights being available. I'm anticipating a quality hard on like everyone else who has seen this goal. Best to watch it soon. Wait any longer and the legend will be he hit it from near the halfway line, faster than a bullet train, and in the stands, Archie MacPherson crooned 'Ooohhh that's a honey of a goal!' while Santaponsa Saint belted down the gangway in front of the TV cameras... bring on the dancing girls! Anyone who hasn't watched the online footage of old-school 4-1 at Arabs and 6-2 v Hearts... I'm not mad. No, really. Edited April 30, 2017 by pozbaird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Hope he scores on Saturday, that would take him onto our All Time Top Scorers List - which would be a remarkable achievement for a young midfielder in the development phase of his career. I would be amazed if his form post-Christmas hasn't earned him a transfer down South. He's not bad for a player with "no strengths". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleySaint Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Mentioning the santaponsa moment George Shaw's goal in that game although not in the same class wasn't too shabby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portmahomack saint Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Having been watching football for 50+yrs my initial reaction at the time watching in line from the main stand from where young stevie hit that shot was one of WOW the best strike I have ever seen at a any live game never mind new ST Mirren park, a goal fitting for a World Cup if ever there was, thoughts of Holland 74` 78` immediately sprung to mind stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikerdelic Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Stevie Mallans YouTube goals and skills compilation must be up there with Ibrahimović and Bergkamps now. Is it another year he has on his contract??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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