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Thought SODs had a very good first half. Just and Fadinger had good games when they came on. Went for Oscar for his overall performance, although he did spoil it a little with a couple of slack balls at the end. Special mention for Said noising the shit out if Big Iacovitti! He is some boy!

Thought that was a pretty comfortable performance today. Totally controlled the game. Created some good chances and apart from the double save in the first half (which was offside anyway) and the one at the end, we limited them to pretty much nothing. Given the squad rotation we should ve absolutely delighted with that. Of course we looked better after Just, Fadinger and Longelo came on, but I think it would churlish not to appreciate just how far we have come in such a short space of time. This time last year Kettlewell was still our manager and we were getting pumped 3-0 off the very same Ross County. Right now we havent lost a goal at Fir Park since October and we have only lost 3 in total since the Cup Semi Final. Enjoy. Stiffer tests are around the corner.

Holy shit! Seriious Stuart McCall vibes about that lineout! Hopefully Big Jens has called it right! 😍😍😍

Same thing will happen. No action. But at least we would be doing without the unecessary delays and spoiling of goal celebrations!

Given all his talk about developing a winning mentality in the squad, I dont see any way Jens doesnt go with the strongest team available. If he does he sends out totally the wrong signals and lets the players know he isnt actually serious. Not gonna happen.

I had hoped this would be the situation also. Then I found out he was contracted until 2027. Dont imagine he will be keen to throw away £10k a week, no matter how much he is enjoying himself. Unless Celtic are happy to get him off the wage bill and we can give him the nominal transfer fee? I suppose there are always ways to get deals done if both parties want it.

The technology is definitely letting us (and the officials) down. But I guess thats what happens when you pay for "VAR LITE". But I agree with you. The inconsistency in decision making is the really frustrating thing. Not just from game to game with different officials. But also different games referred by the same official. (Yes Mr Dickinson we are looking at you!)

If the big Viking signs, Im happy to agree now! (Unless of course he doesnt actually run around smashing anyone and also cant score goals) 😍😍😍

No stills? Funny that! When you see the Gassama one before it, it really brings into question how "honest" some of these mistakes are. Never bought into conspiracies before as both uglies benefit from decisions but Fadingers is a pen all day long in the modern game.

I dont recall all these chances Stama has missed? Yes he has missed key chances, ones that would have won us more games. He has also missed a couple of straightforward ones. But tonnes? I dont think the evidence is there for that. Its clear though Jens has made his assessment and he feels he needs someone different. So best cut our losses and try get our money back.

Given Hendry is injured, I think you are correct. I know we have danced this dance before, but Stama was injured for the majority of his first 12 months, so although your logic in respect of contracts is sound, I dont believe in football terms there has been a lot of difference.

The frustrating thing for Stama is he was bought by a manager to play a particular style and that manager then played him up top by himself rendering him impotent. He now has a manager who plays a possession based low risk game, again rendering him impotent. He would actually be a perfect fit for St Mirren alongside one of their giants. The amount of thru balls and crosses a Robbo team puts in the box would have his numbers looking pretty good. Regardless. Its clear Jens isnt for changing (neither should he) and a striker that fits our current style will be incoming.

I guess with it not being on the season ticket and against lower league opposition, its not a huge draw. However, we havent been at home for a couple weeks, so hopefully a few last minute walk ups..... The Scottish Cup was always traditionally well attended. Like you say, with the pricing, you would hope for a decent turn out.

Do we even have a song for Jens yet? Repeating it from first minute to last would send Kettlewell the message without uttering his name. Make it so.....

And has delivered bugger all.....

Aye! Of course! Fixed it! 😆😆😆

Whilst Im happy to accept that Stama hasnt worked out and is probably on his way out the door, I think, of the two, Hendry is the more disappointing signing. He has plenty of physical attributes, but his body language at times betrays him. Possibly because his body just isnt right and he has been struggling, but nonetheless, he hasnt brought any more to the party than Stama. Hopefully he can get himself right and contribute more, but at the moment, I dont see him as more than a back up......

Brilliant! Really looking forward to seeing what this guy brings to the party! Jens hasnt got too much wrong so far, so quietly confident we are winning the Cup! 😍😍😍

Is that the same as not being mentally atuned to play? 😉😉😉

With 10 minutes to go St Johnstone are 2-0 up with 62% possession of the ball. Ross County have had zero shots on target with a front 3 of James Scott, Nicky Clark and Gary Mackay Steven. I get its a different competition and they will see Saturday as more important, but I presume St Johnstone would be the same......

We beat Celtic without him, so I would agree. Hopefully not to many others missing though. I think we have proved the managers system is more important than the personnel but I still want us to put out as strong a team as possible.

Get another centre back in and let Celtic worry about what to do with Welsh. I feel really sorry for the lad, but we cant be hanging on the line waiting for them to make a decision.

To have got to the half way stage only having lost 3 games and with the best defensive record in the league and the leagues top scorer, is quite remarkable. You could argue that it could'a/should'a been even better seems mad. I think we would all have signed off on 4th place and European Football before a ball was kicked. Id settle for that and a Scottish Cup win! 😉😉😉

Ive always liked Luca Ross. I think he is the kind if player that would do well 8n this squad. Problem is, how does he get game time when our midfield/ attacking options are so strong? Still only 19 though, which seems incredible given how long he has been on the periphary.....

This game shouldnt be any significant problem. However, I am concerned how many players may be missing. Kettlewell will concede possession to us. We just need to keep an eye on Jordan White and Hale. As long as we dont turn up with a team of reserves and JT brings his shooting boots we should be fine.....