*****Official St Johnstone v Hearts match thread - match on ppv *****

[Herbert.]

Should go with Atkinson Smith Rowles Sibbick Cochrane at the back. Wouldn't mind seeing Neilson get a run out either.

[PTBCAL]

Would take a draw 

 

Our defence gives me the fear at times 

 

Dundee Utd showed on Sat - get in the opposition faces and shoot early. We are always looking for a pass or a teammate when in a decent position 

[Boris5115]

12 minutes ago, PTBCAL said:

Would take a draw 

 

Our defence gives me the fear at times 

 

Dundee Utd showed on Sat - get in the opposition faces and shoot early. We are always looking for a pass or a teammate when in a decent position 

I said pre Dundee Utd 4 points minimum required from the next 2 games but I was assuming that we would beat United. Very tall order now to reach that tally. Pretty poor when you look at our budget compared to both these clubs. Still clinging on in the hope we can sneak a win against Saints. 

[BigAlim]

With the players available I’ll go with:

 

_________________Clark

 

Atkinson__Sibbick__Rowles__Cochrane

 

___Forrest__Devlin__Snodgrass__McKay
 

________Shankland__Ginnelly
 

Just throw the kitchen sink at them
 

 

[Boris5115]

7 minutes ago, BigAlim said:

With the players available I’ll go with:

 

_________________Clark

 

Atkinson__Sibbick__Rowles__Cochrane

 

___Forrest__Devlin__Snodgrass__McKay
 

________Shankland__Ginnelly
 

Just throw the kitchen sink at them
 

 

Mckay has been rotten for a while. Had we had a decent backup he'd have been dropped by now. 

[8skacel8]

Clark

 

Sibbick

Rowles

Cochrane

 

Atkinson

Snodgrass

Devlin

Halliday

 

Ginnelly

Shankland

McKay

[Ked]

1 hour ago, Jeremy Goss said:

I think the negative energy with the injuries to key players will see us comfortably defeated 2-0. 

My positivity negates your negative energy.

3-1 in favour of a positive Hearts performance .

Gino dedicates his hatrick to the skipper.

 

 

[lost in space]

We have better players - despite injuries.

They have been playing well (for them) and are at home.

Against United - we had 67% of possession and managed only 3 shots on target.

If we are motivated enough to go for a win, we probably will.

I have absolutely no confidence that we will win this or any away game - and it has been that way for a long time.

 

[Herbert.]

24 minutes ago, 8skacel8 said:

Clark

 

Sibbick

Rowles

Cochrane

 

Atkinson

Snodgrass

Devlin

Halliday

 

Ginnelly

Shankland

McKay

 

25 minutes ago, 8skacel8 said:

Clark

 

Sibbick

Rowles

Cochrane

 

Atkinson

Snodgrass

Devlin

Halliday

 

Ginnelly

Shankland

McKay

 

Pretty much what I would have expect Cochrane where halliday is and Smith in a cb position.

 

We're Good enough to beat St Johnstone even with a few players out.

[hearts00]

28 minutes ago, lost in space said:

We have better players - despite injuries.

They have been playing well (for them) and are at home.

Against United - we had 67% of possession and managed only 3 shots on target.

If we are motivated enough to go for a win, we probably will.

I have absolutely no confidence that we will win this or any away game - and it has been that way for a long time.

 

This has been a theme for a while. We do not open teams up enough and we definitely do not work opposition GKs enough. 

[Lone Striker]

22 minutes ago, lost in space said:

We have better players - despite injuries.

They have been playing well (for them) and are at home.

Against United - we had 67% of possession and managed only 3 shots on target.

If we are motivated enough to go for a win, we probably will.

I have absolutely no confidence that we will win this or any away game - and it has been that way for a long time.

 

Sums things up quite well I think.     Our ability to get a decent percentage of shots on target in a game has been a problem for years.     Craig's serious injury on Saturday ought to fire our players up to have the drive & motivation needed to impose ourselves on the opposition.   

 

Mind you, the St. J players might also be motivated to put their former star keeper under as much pressure as possible, and our defence has seldom looked rock-solid this season.

[hearts00]

Look we should win against St J but that is always the case. 
 

Fans going to the game will expect us to. 
 

Despite this I’m not overly convinced. 

[Marvin]

On 25/12/2022 at 11:24, GinRummy said:

 

 

I think Kio’s height at set pieces could be handy and would play him. I’d go with 4-3-3 as well. Something like -

 

Clark

 

Smith

Sibbick

Rowles

Cochrane

 

Devlin

Kio

Snodgrass

 

McKay

Shankland

Gino

 

 

 

I'd be happy with that 11.

[PTBCAL]

27 minutes ago, jonesy said:

It'll be interesting to see what the new manager does to the starting XI in his first game, that's for sure... https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64096288

Hopefully plays more attacking football numbers wise 😉

[Graham Thomson]

In my opinion we should always play a back 4 with defenders in natural positions. But he will prob do what he usually does! 

[jamboozy]

So, this Craig Nielson, anyone got any stats on his managerial skills? Or should we contact good old GBC Scotland for the details? After all, they get most things right don’t they? Guys? Guys? Anyone?

[Naisys Tackle]

39 minutes ago, jamboozy said:

So, this Craig Nielson, anyone got any stats on his managerial skills? Or should we contact good old GBC Scotland for the details? After all, they get most things right don’t they? Guys? Guys? Anyone?

If he's anything like Craig Nelson he won't be a safe pair of hands that's for sure.

[SMJ_1874]

I’m going for  a 1-2 for us in Perth and think we’ll line up 4-3-1-2

 

                          Clark

Atkinson    Sibbick   Rowles   Cochrane 

             
              Grant    Kio    Devlin 

                 

                      Snodgrass 

             

                   Gino Shankland 

[Rudy T]

I don’t see us getting anything from this game, they’re playing well (Celtic aside) and we are shocking in Perth I don’t see it changing. 

[Lord Beni of Gorgie]

Games we need to start winning these. Freshen it up too

 

Clark; Atkinson Sibbick Rowles Cochrane; Grant Kio Devlin Snodgrass; Shankland Ginnelly 

[fila]

Should be winning these games, however as per the game against UTD , who knows !!

[jamboozy]

56 minutes ago, Robbies Tackle said:

If he's anything like Craig Nelson he won't be a safe pair of hands that's for sure.

😂for sure.

[MR INCREDIBLE]

                    CLARK

NA.        TS.           KR.           AC

               CD.           GG

   GINO.            RS.            BM

                  SHANKS

[Selkirkhmfc1874]

2-1 win for us 

[Jambos1983]

We don't win in Perth and we can't defend, apart from that I'm quietly optimistic 

 

 

 

 

 

[Kiwidoug]

Covid crisis.

Energy crisis.

Cost of living crisis.

Injury crisis.

 

Our support has just got stronger and stronger.

 

Proud of each and every one of you.

 

[AndyNic]

Folk parking at the Tesco or the B&Q for this one? We've always got the train to Perth but driving this time around as taking the kids.

[Bob Loblaw]

Their form has been very good recentl, so I'll be happy to get any kind of positive result. We should be looking to win, but nowhere near a stick on.

[ri Alban]

             ZC 

 

             MS

        TS     KR  

NA                    AC 

        JG     CD 

             RS

         

         JG     LS

 

 

[CMc]

On 25/12/2022 at 11:24, GinRummy said:

 

 

I think Kio’s height at set pieces could be handy and would play him. I’d go with 4-3-3 as well. Something like -

 

Clark

 

Smith

Sibbick

Rowles

Cochrane

 

Devlin

Kio

Snodgrass

 

McKay

Shankland

Gino

 

 

Would also play this team. Can’t have fullbacks playing centrehalf for this one. 
 

 

[Naisys Tackle]

1 hour ago, ri Alban said:

             ZC 

 

             MS

        TS     KR  

NA                    AC 

        JG     CD 

             RS

         

         JG     LS

 

 

 

That looks like some kind of early morning quiz in the metro  

[Spookie]

They are another gang of hammer throwers 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We've no won their in a decade 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How many injuries we'll get up there strikes fear into me play the kids 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Rods]

9 hours ago, AndyNic said:

Folk parking at the Tesco or the B&Q for this one? We've always got the train to Perth but driving this time around as taking the kids.

I am taking the motor. Was looking for any tips on where to park. 
 

 

[MarkDevriesScores4]

2nd lot of hammerthrowers in a week is concerning. Them and Utd kick first think later. Hoping for a referee that isn’t clueless and doesn’t clear the way for more injuries to occur. Fletcher should have been off the pitch before the CG incident. The concern for me is that since VAR has come in, the refs have undeniably got a lot worse and seem to have zero control of matches. 
 

Even with the injury list as long as it is, we still have a far better side that StJ but we also have a honkin record up there so a draw is my prediction. 

[Horatio Caine]

13 minutes ago, MarkDevriesScores4 said:

2nd lot of hammerthrowers in a week is concerning. Them and Utd kick first think later. Hoping for a referee that isn’t clueless and doesn’t clear the way for more injuries to occur. Fletcher should have been off the pitch before the CG incident. The concern for me is that since VAR has come in, the refs have undeniably got a lot worse and seem to have zero control of matches. 
 

Even with the injury list as long as it is, we still have a far better side that StJ but we also have a honkin record up there so a draw is my prediction. 

Watching Match of the Day was interested to hear VAR down there will only look at incidents that `jump out at them`.  Sounds much more sensible.  Here, it's the VAR who appears to actually be reffing the match from a remote location, telling the guy on the pitch what to do.

Typical SFA approach.  Amateur hour.

[highlandjambo3]

28 minutes ago, Rods said:

I am taking the motor. Was looking for any tips on where to park. 
 

 

I’ve been told the glover arms is quite close and has parking……..I’m heading down to Edinburgh later today and will recce the route by the glover arms as I’ll have my grandkids tomorrow so I need to be fairly close.

[Rods]

20 minutes ago, highlandjambo3 said:

I’ve been told the glover arms is quite close and has parking……..I’m heading down to Edinburgh later today and will recce the route by the glover arms as I’ll have my grandkids tomorrow so I need to be fairly close.

The Glover Arms is a good shout. 

[pettigrewsstylist]

19 hours ago, BigAlim said:

With the players available I’ll go with:

 

_________________Clark

 

Atkinson__Sibbick__Rowles__Cochrane

 

___Forrest__Devlin__Snodgrass__McKay
 

________Shankland__Ginnelly
 

Just throw the kitchen sink at them
 

 

Wouldnt play Atkinson in a back 4 in Perth. Is smith available?

[LochcarronJambo]

So want to beat them, so undeserving of winning 2 cups in same season & yet their support is a joke, just a bunch of bruisers….. been plenty times there but for some reason never seen us win there, will not be there tomorrow so hoping that brings us good luck

[Turkishcap]

We have to get clean sheet sometime?

[gorgierulesapply88]

I'm looking for 2 tickets for tomorrow anybody selling?

[karipidis]

1 hour ago, LochcarronJambo said:

So want to beat them, so undeserving of winning 2 cups in same season & yet their support is a joke, just a bunch of bruisers….. been plenty times there but for some reason never seen us win there, will not be there tomorrow so hoping that brings us good luck

Not sure there cup wins were undeserved. 

[mellors1874]

Driving up for this one.

My daughter's first ever away match to support the love of her life Barrie McKay.

She is only 4 lol me and her big brothers looking forward to this one.

[Wee Mikey]

4 hours ago, MarkDevriesScores4 said:

2nd lot of hammerthrowers in a week is concerning. Them and Utd kick first think later. Hoping for a referee that isn’t clueless and doesn’t clear the way for more injuries to occur. Fletcher should have been off the pitch before the CG incident. The concern for me is that since VAR has come in, the refs have undeniably got a lot worse and seem to have zero control of matches. 
 

Even with the injury list as long as it is, we still have a far better side that StJ but we also have a honkin record up there so a draw is my prediction. 

 

I have it on good authority that Robbie and the kitman have looked out suitable footwear for this match.

 

[davemclaren]

12 minutes ago, Wee Mikey said:

 

I have it on good authority that Robbie and the kitman have looked out suitable footwear for this match.

 

Reminds me of my first football boots - Gola Speedsters. 

[Firefox]

6 hours ago, ri Alban said:

             ZC 

 

             MS

        TS     KR  

NA                    AC 

        JG     CD 

             RS

         

         JG     LS

 

 

JG playing 2 positions? 

[ri Alban]

4 minutes ago, Firefox said:

JG playing 2 positions? 

Josh Ginnelly and Jorge Grant.

Edited December 27, 2022 by ri Alban

[HMFC 86]

On 25/12/2022 at 23:55, Thomaso said:

No he wasn’t - Robbie hoped he might be fit for the Derby. 

No doubt derby will come and it will be too soon for him again

[Bazzas right boot]

22 hours ago, hearts00 said:

This has been a theme for a while. We do not open teams up enough and we definitely do not work opposition GKs enough. 

 

Disagree on 1st part we do open teams up and create good attacks,  however,  you say we also  not shoot enough.

 

 

[pettigrewsstylist]

Fletchers goal on Sat is a good example of dont shoot, cant score. We are shot shy for sure and our central midfielders, generally, cant hit a barn door from 18yds.

Edited December 27, 2022 by pettigrewsstylist