TPAFKA Jersey 2 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Can I just helpfully (pedantically) point out that to the best of my knowledge we've never had any goalkeepers called Billy Thompson or Paul Gallagher. Not in my considerable lifetime anyway. Dibble over Thomson for me every time. Thomson was prone to the spectacular, but he also made many a monumental phuk up. Some very high profile ones too. However, he was my second favourite goalie by a country mile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdowell76 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 3 hours ago, bungle_1981 said: Samson's penalty save in the LC semi final was a massive moment in the cup run. For that, I will be eternally grateful. If it wasn't for that save, I doubt we would have got to the final. That penalty save was the pivotal moment for me. C*ltic would have gone on to win easily IMO, had they scored that penalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenziebud Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I'm pleased we didn't bring back O'Brian. I reckon JR didn't rate him and not difficult to see why. Can't believe a club like Man City had him on their books. Hoping the young guy Stewart really takes his chance and can establish himself with Samson a more than able backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proudtobeabuddy Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Happy with this signing, squad is looking strong for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Blair Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 We could probably get away with Div in goals next season, as all the action will be at the other end of the park. Attack Attack Attack! He was shite in the 2002 Saints aid game. The other guy was far better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YardleyBoom Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 21 minutes ago, lenziebud said: I'm pleased we didn't bring back O'Brian. I reckon JR didn't rate him and not difficult to see why. Can't believe a club like Man City had him on their books. Hoping the young guy Stewart really takes his chance and can establish himself with Samson a more than able backup. O'Brien was a good goalkeeper and only 21. Some of his saves were excellent. Samson is a liability. Anything into corners he struggles to save and has had a shocker of a season for motherwell. I hope he plays better for us next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Urquhart Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Delighted he is back. Got him in as goalie to the Off the Ball Bible team of the week as Craig Samson (and Delilah) Mon the Gingers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddie Marvelous Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Bit of a maverick, never seems to stay around for very long..A decent enough keeper I suppose, and more than capable of doing a job for us. As far as best Saints keepers are concerned it's Billy Thomson for me,followed by Money. Years Team Apps (Gls) 2001–2005 Kilmarnock 1 (0) 2004 → Queen of the South (loan) 12 (0) 2004 → Queen of the South (loan) 0 (0) 2005 → St Johnstone (loan) 12 (0) 2005–2006 Dundee United 8 (0) 2006–2007 Ross County 29 (0) 2007–2008 Dundee 31 (0) 2008–2009 Hereford United 11 (0) 2009–2010 Ayr United 32 (0) 2010–2013 St Mirren 87 (0) 2013–2015 Kilmarnock 73 (0) 2015–2017 Motherwell 36 (0) 2017– St Mirren 0 (0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 28 minutes ago, Buddie Marvelous said: Bit of a maverick, never seems to stay around for very long..A decent enough keeper I suppose, and more than capable of doing a job for us. As far as best Saints keepers are concerned it's Billy Thomson for me,followed by Money. Years Team Apps (Gls) 2001–2005 Kilmarnock 1 (0) 2004 → Queen of the South (loan) 12 (0) 2004 → Queen of the South (loan) 0 (0) 2005 → St Johnstone (loan) 12 (0) 2005–2006 Dundee United 8 (0) 2006–2007 Ross County 29 (0) 2007–2008 Dundee 31 (0) 2008–2009 Hereford United 11 (0) 2009–2010 Ayr United 32 (0) 2010–2013 St Mirren 87 (0) 2013–2015 Kilmarnock 73 (0) 2015–2017 Motherwell 36 (0) 2017– St Mirren 0 (0 Shite goalscorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 My recollection is that there was a general feeling on here when Samson left that we'd have been happy for him to stay. Would be interesting to check if that's the case. Hopefully he'll be another player who will hit his best form under the current management/coaching regime. I see no reason why he would be automatically considered 1st pick, and competition is always healthy. At his best, Samson is easily good enough for this level of football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood buddie Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 7 minutes ago, Drew said: My recollection is that there was a general feeling on here when Samson left that we'd have been happy for him to stay. Would be interesting to check if that's the case. Hopefully he'll be another player who will hit his best form under the current management/coaching regime. I see no reason why he would be automatically considered 1st pick, and competition is always healthy. At his best, Samson is easily good enough for this level of football. I'm happy to back any signing Jack and James make , we know there would be a bit of consideration in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Was losing his driving licence not part of the reason for him leaving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 54 minutes ago, linwood buddie said: I'm happy to back any signing Jack and James make I hear both are interested in bringing back a former striker by the name of Ball. I am sure they will get the best out of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood buddie Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 4 minutes ago, shull said: I hear both are interested in bringing back a former striker by the name of Ball. I am sure they will get the best out of him. He goes by the name Cannon now , he always was a bit chunky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Wasn't to keen on him returning, but now he here I wish him all the best on his return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedflanders123 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 13 hours ago, YardleyBoom said: O'Brien was a good goalkeeper and only 21. Some of his saves were excellent. Samson is a liability. Anything into corners he struggles to save and has had a shocker of a season for motherwell. I hope he plays better for us next season. You do understand that a goalkeeper needs a defence in front of him? Motherwell's defence last season was horrendous and any goalkeeper would struggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 14 hours ago, YardleyBoom said: O'Brien was a good goalkeeper and only 21. Some of his saves were excellent. Samson is a liability. Anything into corners he struggles to save and has had a shocker of a season for motherwell. I hope he plays better for us next season. Nothing to do with a terrible Motherwell defence then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munoz Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 The more players with St Mirren close to their heart the better . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 4 minutes ago, munoz said: The more players with St Mirren close to their heart the better . Totally agree. I think Sampson is a leader in the dressing room as well and again the more of that type of player the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 5 minutes ago, magnus said: Totally agree. I think Sampson is a leader in the dressing room as well and again the more of that type of player the better. Think u need to take the p out of Sampson my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whydowebother Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Think u need to take the p out of Sampson my friend:whistle I don't think he has been taking the 'p' out , I thought he was complimentary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 4 minutes ago, whydowebother said: I don't think he has been taking the 'p' out , I thought he was complimentary Eh no- I meant he misspelled his name- Whoooosh !! U get back to voting tory lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPAFKA Jersey 2 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 22 minutes ago, whydowebother said: I don't think he has been taking the 'p' out , I thought he was complimentary 17 minutes ago, DougJamie said: Eh no- I meant he misspelled his name- Whoooosh !! U get back to voting tory lol I'm thinking that's a double whoosh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Just now, TPAFKA Jersey 2 said: I'm thinking that's a double whoosh!! Do you live in St Hellier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whydowebother Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 I'm thinking that's a double whoosh!! Or a reverse Whoosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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