BuddieinEK Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 It is for Livingston grass makes a big difference, Fair enough ... Grass may make it (excuse the pun) a more level.playing field... but as Livi's playing surface area is larger than ours, I stand by my point... In this instance, size doesn't really matter... It's how we use it![emoji23][emoji12] Quote
Guest Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, portmahomack saint said: Livingston play a very high intensity game, so playing at a big pitch like Hampden will help us if we pass the ball well and keep possession. we will miss Jake for sure but young Cammy is a able replacement, a very similar type player, for me the reason Jim doesn't play them together very often We'll need to bring a Rangers type performance on Sunday, anything less probably wont be good enough, Brophy up front on his own, with Jamie in behind, Durmas Erhahon MacPherson Connolly Big Jon Dennis and McAllister on the bench. Erwin to sit this one out, 2-1 Saints Got to be Flynn instead of Cammy...has been poor last few games ive seen him.. Quote
portmahomack saint Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 34 minutes ago, God of war said: Got to be Flynn instead of Cammy...has been poor last few games ive seen him.. I like Flynn but he's not really featured this season.. too risky for this game Quote
faraway saint Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 7 hours ago, munoz said: Just about everyone thought the same after we drew The Ran**** in the previous round. Livi will lose at some point, and Sunday's as good a day as any. I agree, not many seen us wining that but the big difference is we were playing well at that time. I'll refrain from stating the obvious about our recent performances. Quote
munoz Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, faraway saint said: I agree, not many seen us wining that but the big difference is we were playing well at that time. I'll refrain from stating the obvious about our recent performances. I know our form has recently dipped, so all the more reason for putting in a big performance. Earlier in the season when we were on that run of losing games, we eventually managed to turn it around. Livi are a team playing with confidence, in a system that works for them- but they are definitely not unbeatable. Quote
Ronnie Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 Livingston play a very high intensity game, so playing at a big pitch like Hampden will help us if we pass the ball well and keep possession. we will miss Jake for sure but young Cammy is a able replacement, a very similar type player, for me the reason Jim doesn't play them together very often We'll need to bring a Rangers type performance on Sunday, anything less probably wont be good enough, Brophy up front on his own, with Jamie in behind, Durmas Erhahon MacPherson Connolly Big Jon Dennis and McAllister on the bench. Erwin to sit this one out, [emoji4] 2-1 Saints Big pitch?Hampden is 115 x 75 yardsSMISA is 110 X 70 yardsLivi is 110 x 76 yardsNot a huge difference.We have been well.off the pace for our last three games.Play like that and we will be toyed with!We need to be snapping at their heels and closing them down instantly.Play hard and fair(ish) and beat them.at their own game.I trust Jim to come up with the right tactics... Just hope the players play as instructed and play to their strengths. It is for Livingston grass makes a big difference, Livingston have played this same high intensity football for the 3 seasons since we both came back to the top league. Quite a few teams have tried to play them "at their own game" and have largely been unsuccessful especially at the "All Weather Pitch" then all of a sudden this season they couldn't win there (lost 5 from 8). Since we beat them in October to go 11 games unbeaten with a few more victories than in our unbeaten run I may add is remarkable and they seem to have overcame the issue of winning on grass I think they have won something like 3 from 4/5 away after only around 2 away victories in over a year. Most of their midfielders seem to be box to box and never stop running the whole game we do need to match this or stop it to have any chance to win. Quote
Cookie Monster Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 Most of their midfielders seem to be box to box and never stop running the whole game we do need to match this or stop it to have any chance to win. Wonder what training aids/techniques Martindale could possible use for his players to keep up such a high tempo. [emoji848] Quote
faraway saint Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 46 minutes ago, munoz said: I know our form has recently dipped, so all the more reason for putting in a big performance. Earlier in the season when we were on that run of losing games, we eventually managed to turn it around. Livi are a team playing with confidence, in a system that works for them- but they are definitely not unbeatable. That's a nothing statement as it applies to ANY team. Anyhow, we can throw this about all day, they are, rightly, strong favourites and we go in with a slight chance. Let's see what Sunday brings. Quote
Sonny Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 I think it will be all down to formation. Jim changed it last week to accomodate Brophy and it did not work or even look like working. Repeat it this week and we have no chance.Problem is Jim is now saying Brophy can't play loan striker and when we were playing at our best we played a loan striker in a 451. My expectations depend on formation and personnel. I would bring in Foley for Jake, play a 451 with players knowing their positions and Brophy up top. Quote
Tommy Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 37 minutes ago, Sonny said: I think it will be all down to formation. Jim changed it last week to accomodate Brophy and it did not work or even look like working. Repeat it this week and we have no chance. Problem is Jim is now saying Brophy can't play loan striker and when we were playing at our best we played a loan striker in a 451. My expectations depend on formation and personnel. I would bring in Foley for Jake, play a 451 with players knowing their positions and Brophy up top. If the manager prefer a 4-5-1 but also say that Brophy can't play as a loan striker, why did he sign him ? Quote
Eric Arthur Blair Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 Livingston play a very high intensity game, so playing at a big pitch like Hampden will help us if we pass the ball well and keep possession. we will miss Jake for sure but young Cammy is a able replacement, a very similar type player, for me the reason Jim doesn't play them together very often We'll need to bring a Rangers type performance on Sunday, anything less probably wont be good enough, Brophy up front on his own, with Jamie in behind, Durmas Erhahon MacPherson Connolly Big Jon Dennis and McAllister on the bench. Erwin to sit this one out, [emoji4] 2-1 Saints The pitches at SMP and Hampden are exactly the same size, 105mx68m. Quote
TPAFKA Jersey 2 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 Cannae believe we’re all shitin it from Livi. A team we’ve beaten twice already this season are being made out to be Real Madrid. Is this what it’s come to? Bring them f**kin on I say. Quote
elvis Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 Totally different circumstances now we are playing shite where as they are a totally different team if you think we will win this you are utterly deluded. We have two chances none and absolutely none. Quote
pod Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 29 minutes ago, elvis said: Totally different circumstances now we are playing shite where as they are a totally different team if you think we will win this you are utterly deluded. We have two chances none and absolutely none. Not like you or are you on another fishing trip. Quote
pod Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 8 hours ago, portmahomack saint said: I like Flynn but he's not really featured this season.. too risky for this game So is Cammy Quote
TPAFKA Jersey 2 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 45 minutes ago, elvis said: Totally different circumstances now we are playing shite where as they are a totally different team if you think we will win this you are utterly deluded. We have two chances none and absolutely none. Ok Nostradamus. Step away from the arsenic. 🤣 Quote
Tommy Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: The pitches at SMP and Hampden are exactly the same size, 105mx68m. BuddieinEK might have something to say about that Quote
BuddieinEK Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 BuddieinEK might have something to say about that TBH there were a number of conflicting measurements.Some of the Hampden measurements were actually quoting lesser Hampden. Quote
FTOF Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 2 hours ago, TPAFKA Jersey 2 said: Cannae believe we’re all shitin it from Livi. A team we’ve beaten twice already this season are being made out to be Real Madrid. Is this what it’s come to? Bring them f**kin on I say. Post this on the dressing room wall, from their Twitter. As good an incentive to beat them as any. Quote
Saint@Johnstone Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 Does anyone know if there is a highlights programme of this game on normal tv, as I know a satellite channel is showing alive coverage which most will not be able to access ? Quote
faraway saint Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 Just now, Saint@Johnstone said: Does anyone know if there is a highlights programme of this game on normal tv, as I know a satellite channel is showing alive coverage which most will not be able to access ? Go to the pub........oh, wait. 🙄 Quote
Saint@Johnstone Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 Many thanks for the helpful answers 👍 Quote
oaksoft Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 Anyone shiting themselves over facing Livingston needs to have a fecking word with themselves. There's not a fag paper's width between these two sides and anyone suggesting differently is at it. 😀 Quote
portmahomack saint Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 40 minutes ago, oaksoft said: Anyone shiting themselves over facing Livingston needs to have a fecking word with themselves. There's not a fag paper's width between these two sides and anyone suggesting differently is at it. 😀 You deliberately trying to upset Elvis Quote
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