Kmcalpin

I think he was initially assessed as being out for about 12 weeks. No recent updates though.

I'd certainly want to retain Vale. He's done quite well for us and he has much needed pace. That said he's been played out of position. Only one bad injury to date.

I don't go along with that at all. Yes, some people have an obsession with the figures and numbers, granted. However other common criticisms hold more weight. Not closing the opposition down; defending too deeply; and not supporting the striker(s). Santheman touches on this with his comment about where we give up possession. When we're defending I'm more than happy to give up possession 40 yards or more from goal. Within that 40 yards definitely not.

I'm coming at this with a fresh pair of eyes as I wasn't at the game and never witnessed the South Stand crowd. Is it as clear cut as that? Is there not a 3rd possibility of the actual entrance figures being incorrect without a club employee knowing?

In short, No Allan.

Interesting. BC confirms that the Police took the decision to take no action against crowds in the South Stand. As we thought it s a case if there's enough of you feel free to do whatever you want. On another note, the club has no idea what its share of the semi final gate will be (almost a fortnight after the game), let alone actually received the cash. That will be pooled but we also get a share of the programme and catering revenue.

100% agree. He also looked tired and jaded at the weekend. Maybe we should rest him in Dingwall?

I didn't see anything wrong with the way they were dressed. They deserve a bit of respect.

Ferrie scored on Saturday. No sign of Wells or Ross.

An interesting take from Graham Carey in the Dundee Courier. "Carey had no complaints with Jack Sanders’ late equaliser from his corner being chalked off for handball. And he pointed out that the VAR decision to award Saints a penalty when his shot struck Andy Halliday’s hand is a part of modern football everybody has no option but to get used to. “For me, I don’t think it is a penalty but I will take it,” he said. “He’s unlucky. His arm is not really away from his body but that’s just the way they give them now.” “Big Jack said straight away that the ball hit his hand. “I think both decisions are right, going by the rules.”"

Thats exactly my take on it Joe. A simple attempt to protect himself, no more no less. On a related matter, St Johnstone's chalked off goal. I'm not sure exactly what happened but reports suggest that Sanders punched or guided the ball into the net with his hand. If true, I suspect he wouldn't have owned up? Now if a defender stops a certain goal with his hand or arm deliberately, he would be red carded, unless your name is Mark Reynolds. That being the case shouldn't an attacker who deliberately punches/pushes the ball into the net with his arm/hand also be red carded? Just a thought.

Yes, yesterday wasn't the first time we've seen this. Young Wilson was left exposed time and again, especially in the later part of the game. They managed to hit the by line 2 or 3 times.

Yes, I noticed that. No controversy obviously! Never a penalty in my book. That decision turned the course of the game but fortunately not the result. Saints do have a record for getting erroneous penalties against us though.

Overall, a good day yesterday grinding out a win against normally stuffy opponents. Whilst the game panned out much the way I expected possession wise, fans would be pleasantly surprised by Saints more expansive approach. This is a game we’d have lost last year. My MOTM were Kaleta, Seddon, Sparrow and Manwhanise. Enforced absences took their toll in defence and most likely in midfield. Great to see Harry Paton return late on and his strong running made a short but telling impact. Throughout the game we struggled in midfield, when not in possession, leaving gaps all over the place. Saints were good enough to dominate possession, but fortunately not good enough to do anything productive with it. I felt a bit sorry for Ewan Wilson as he looked a bit unsure of his role and was hung out to dry too much for my liking. Playing the game with no out and out defensive midfielder took its toll and our central defence was put under unnecessary pressure. Fortunately they stood up to it very well as the Ox will tell you. Lennon Miller had another quiet game although he was better in the first half. Maybe teams are wising up to him or the weight of captaincy is affecting him? He looked tired and needs a rest. Up front we still haven’t got it right. Stam was left isolated all too often against a huge defence and he really did look diminutive. Played in the right way, ie in the box, I think he’ll flourish. We’ll need to find him a partner though to give him space. Plenty of plus points though. We played some pretty good counter attacking football in spells in the first half. Great to watch and capped by 2 goals. Maybe the best I’ve seen for some time in fact. The game should have been over by half time. In flashes, Manwhanise was unplayable. The 2nd 45 was a huge self inflicted let down, although Saints did alter their set up to some effect. We sat far too deep and let Saints come on to us. Although they were toothless, the 2 VAR decisions showed the folly of surrendering territory easily. It just takes a dodgy penalty call, a freak shot, a blunder; anything really and you’re in trouble. We survived a nail biting finish though. As reported elsewhere the ref was poor throughout. His positioning wasn’t great for many calls.

Yes, a nice touch to see one veteran representing each team with their wreaths. Total silence and respect from the stands.