Kmcalpin

In the great scheme of things, the referee's poor performance on Saturday wasn't a huge issue. We had other more pressing issues with which to contend. However, John Beaton was very inconsistent. Yes, I recall that very incident which had many fans on their feet in protest. I can't, in all honesty, blame SK for complaining about those decisions. I'm one of those sad fans who dislike stealing yards at free kicks and throw ins and so take an interest in such decisions. Beaton constantly pulled up our players for stealing yardage at throw ins but blatantly failed to do so with St Johnstone who were equally as guilty.

Possibly Paton?

I suspect we'll receive something like £3.5 - 4m for young Miller. Time will tell.

I suspect when he goes and how much we receive for him, will be largely outwith our control. Whilst we'll have a modicum of control, I think the lad himself and his agent are in the driving seat. There will be clauses in his contract to cover exactly this type of situation.

I wonder where this information came from. Reported by Sky but nothing on the Club's Official site nor on its Fb page.

Valakari had done his homework and outhought us tactically on Saturday. So more of the same tactical approach from us will be equally as ineffective. Aside from that, personnel changes will also have to be made, as at a minimum, Vale will be unavailable. Maybe now too, SK will have a better understanding of the strengths of St Johnstone's central defence In short, SK will have to adopt a different gameplan. Hopefully, Paton and Gordon will be available. We've bought our tickets and will be expecting to see improved attitude, tactics and team selection. Its an important fixture for SK and the team.

Yes, Celtic away.

Views probably conform to a normal distribution curve. There are a few who will back him come what may and a few who have never liked him. The vast majority will be somewhere in between.

Its a sad fact of life that managers suffer abuse at almost all clubs when things go pear shaped. Our club and fans are no exception but not nearly in the same league as has happened elsewhere thankfully.

It's far from simple. However to date, SK has proved to be inflexible and slow to learn from his mistakes.

If you had been there at full time you would have felt and heard the toxic atmosphere. Whilst I wouldn't care to apportion a specific percentage you can be assured that loads of fans have turned against SK. That said, I didn't hear much abuse thankfully.

Whilst that will be critical to a good result, we'll also need to set up correctly and change our tactics. We have to be prepared to counter a high press. More of the same won't do. Let's keep the ball on the ground even at corners. Up front the strikers need to link up and play as a unit. Is SK capable of adapting his approach?

Anyone hear about trouble after the game?

We're sitting just 7 points off 11th place and Hearts are improving. Can't see us taking much off St Johnstone and Celtic.

A rumour on P & B that Ross Callachan is out for the season. No harm to the lad and I hope he recovers, but if true, that's one wasted wage. He did come with a bad injury record.