Lobey_Dosser

Fail to win here and the dream of mid-table obscurity is very unlikely.

6 points in front of us with two games in hand ,they're just that we bit better than us ,for now

We can look forward to winning our next 2 home games then.

0 wins in 9 games before yesterday?

I think some of the interest/criticism stems from the original announcement of Dempsters departure and the degree of ambiguity around the remit of his instant promotion. He clearly puts his heart and soul into the job with the required competence and professionalism, as fans we can't wish for much more. Possibly by his own admission, it would naturally have taken some time to settle into his new role (for whatever reason the preparation for 2014/15 wasn't good) but he seems like a quick learner. From the outside, his approach to the Rangers playoff has been his finest hour to date. Rightly or wrongly, I sometimes criticise the running/budgeting of the club and I think the WS project has derailed us somewhat. However it's imperative we have the expertise and dedication of folk like Burrows at the heart of the club.

Judging by the highlights package the game was utter dross. Fine corner from Faddy well put away by Moult for the goal mind you. Our keeper though, that's two ridiculously poor goals he has conceded. He makes some good saves in most games and he's young but I'm yet to be convinced. Just seems to lack a wee bit of awareness or agility at times and it's costing us points.

With the imminent return of Rangers and Hibs, the likelihood is we're going to get relegated sooner or later unless there s significant change at the club. Our general standard of play has been very poor for the best part of three seasons now, despite finishing 2nd in 2013/14. Whether it's a lack of characters like Hutchinson, the drop in quality or the absence of relatively lucrative bonuses, we no longer look to have a squad capable of grinding out some half decent form in an increasingly mediocre league. Yet on paper and accounting for financial outlay, I suspect we should be in and around top 6. We are stuck in a rut and have been for some time.

By the way, St Johnstone hadn't won in 9 games before today. Wonder if the ref or Ben Hall will get the blame for the late goal. As for poor Lionel, he seems to be some sort of jinx at the moment.

Sounds like another poor performance. Draw would have been a decent point, especially with United scoring late on. Attention will be drawn to yet another late goal but we don't seem capable of creating many chances at the moment unless the opposition is utterly awful.

Sounds like Fletcher is offering next to nothing unfortunately. Would settle for a point today.

352 still gives me the fear but I can understand McGhee sticking with the team from Tuesday. If St Johnstone have anything about them though they'll be constantly flying down the side of Laing and Hall.

The likelihood is Scougall will return to Scotland if the SheffU boss doesn't get the bullet. Nothing could happen until the summer though and he'd still have a year to run on his contract.

By all accounts, McFadden made a difference last night and the two wing backs performed very well in an unfamiliar role. Absolutely no idea how we will shape up on Saturday as McGhee has a few selection headaches all over the park. Is it possible to get Faddy, Johnson, Skippy and Moult in same team again while playing a conventional back 4? Perth performances have been pretty dismal in recent years. Wee result on Saturday would give us some much needed breathing space and drag St Johnstone right into the playoff scrap.

Watching the highlights, I love the away top with the white shorts. Great combination. Skippy's first goal pleased me, poachers instinct still intact.

Really bold decision tonight and it's paid off. Fair play, delivered when the pressure was being cranked up.

I'm the first to criticise McGhee so credit to him tonight. The 352 gave me the fear but a very bold decision that has paid dividends. Sounds like the experienced pros done a good job in guiding us through with an unfamiliar position. We are far from out the woods but hopefully tonight settles us down a little and we can return to a settled style of play that suits our strengths. Having said that, do whatever it takes to get a result at Perth on Saturday.

Fucking love skippy!

Skippy, yaas!

Anytime I hear pundits talk about United, the heads tend to drop when the go a goal down. Right in about them at the start of the 2nd half please. This back three still gives me the fear though.

So we don't have our own playing style anymore? Just match up with the opposition? Hope I'm a mile out but we could get battered if we don't settle into a back 3 with no defensive minded wing backs.

No inside info. McGhee says Lasley will be given every chance to make it. If he doesn't, then I suspect Chalmers will be one of the very few options considered. Laing would be about the only other choice.

Sounds like Lasley is touch and go. Chalmers on standby.

. I agree entirely. Unfortunately the easiest way to get fans back in side is with a result or two. If that fails to materialise by the time we leave Perth on Saturday then it's something the club has to address.

Granted, the unwelcome volume of abuse coming from the stands is escalated due to him being a very unlikable man that burned his bridges 7 years ago. However, the reason for the current criticism is for poor decisions and failure to take responsibility for such poor decisions on the majority of occasions. Not dissimilar to his poor spells at Aberdeen and Bristol. I personally wouldn't give him abuse at the game (afterall he is not to blame for the appointment) but criticising his managerial ability on here is fair game IMO.

Probably unfair to draw attention to the Bois. I was a little taken aback by the number of old loyal faces that walked out the cooper when we went 2 down. Think that speaks volumes for the predicament the club is in.