Yeah agree, after that performance I would keep Doyle at centre half, no question. Fordyce was starting to frustrate a bit anyway, looking increasingly shakey plus with his annoying habit of just lumping the ball up front.
Stirling had a fantastic game. Very unlucky with his shot.
Dykes was nearly on his knees towards the latter stages with the rest of the team heavily fatigued and sitting in deep.
Wonder if it was a message to the BOD by not putting any subs on in the 90? We are at least two players short not just for squad depth but for some healthy competition as well.
Doyle had a fine game considering he was carrying an injury and that probably contributed to the 4th goal Thought Semple was also outstanding at CB. The team were all a credit and Dykes goal was as good as you will see anywhere this year. Pity we lost another 2 goals due o a bit of showboating and throwing a ball to an opponent. We should take heart from this display but I am concerned the injuries we picked up will highlight the weakness in the players available to us.
I found it a little strange, not to mention disappointing that so many decided to leave after Saints scores their second. Yes, it was odds on that they would go on and add to that but.......
Saints were there for the taking, had Stirling’s excellent effort went in, then who knows, but I fear that the game as a whole will be a reflection on the season ahead.
Dykes on more than one occasion should have tried for a goal, but instead sought out Dobbie, and as commented elsewhere, he was looking really tired well before the end of the ninety minutes. Thought they were full time professionals?
Progress and some financial gain could have been achieved, but once again it was not to be.
Problems? Yes. Solutions? None that are obvious.
We got punished severely for Harkins attempted showboat pass with his heel . Saints went straight up the park and scored . He will always try these things , doing so throughout his whole career.
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There were definitely considerably fewer Queens fans than against Dundee Utd, - and the simple reason for that is that season tickets holders would have to pay to watch.
With regards to the game I thought Queens were superb and Doyle and Stirling were quite outstanding. To be the better team at the end of the 90 minutes is something we should all be proud of.
Harkins played a great game, - but only he will know why he attempted the crazy show-boat pass at 1-1 in extra time, - when a simple chip might have placed the ball on the head of a Queens forward. As we all know, - that rush of blood led to the Saints second goal, - which was rapidly followed by the crazy throw in which was gratefully accepted and the match was over as a contest.
Clearly, Queens require two or three squad players who can help the club when injuries and suspensions inevitably strike, because the bench held no threat whatsoever.
I agree that it was probably missing season ticket holders which were responsible for the lower crowd but why they cannot fork out for a cup game against higher league opposition I will never know as it certainly did not cross my mind at any stage. Thought Queens were excellent and can hold their heads high after that performance but as also pointed out they did just begin to tire in extra time and with such a weak bench could not make telling substitutions when it was really required. Needs to be addressed as we have all commented upon over the last few weeks.