v St Johnstone (h)

[Arabdownsouth]

I remember when Jackie got a wee bit cocky and made 4 or 5 changes v the same opponents in Perth,it was during the hectic festive period,ST Johnstone took umbrage and stuffed us in front of over 3000 Arabs.

Hopefully these changes if correct do not come back to haunt us,Smith really struggled at right back and looked dead on his feet by halftime so surely this cannot be true.

Well offshore was spot on it seems, all 4 dropped to the bench. No idea what the thinking is but I'm gonna put my trust in Tam as he's earned it tbh. At least we have options to change the game if required.

[BackRowArab]

Well offshore was spot on it seems, all 4 dropped to the bench. No idea what the thinking is but I'm gonna put my trust in Tam as he's earned it tbh. At least we have options to change the game if required.

I'm assuming with the 3 games in a week is the main reason for Pawlett and Niskanen, especially since Appere and Chalmers have shown up well in the sub appearances in the past two games. Fuchs is fully fit after his knock, I don't think anyone will begrudge him getting his place back (although you never know) and Smith is in for Freeman to combat the height advantage for Saints.

[ballumbie_arab]

Well offshore was spot on it seems, all 4 dropped to the bench. No idea what the thinking is but I'm gonna put my trust in Tam as he's earned it tbh. At least we have options to change the game if required.

Totally agree ADS, he’ll have made changes for good reason, and nobody can criticise the manager or players, as we are well ahead of where we expected to be this season, so regardless of the result, I’ll go with the flow. All I ask, which should be given, is 110% effort from each player 🤣

[Arabdownsouth]

I'm assuming with the 3 games in a week is the main reason for Pawlett and Niskanen, especially since Appere and Chalmers have shown up well in the sub appearances in the past two games. Fuchs is fully fit after his knock, I don't think anyone will begrudge him getting his place back (although you never know) and Smith is in for Freeman to combat the height advantage for Saints.

Fair points and definitely prefer Fuchs back in. I think Pawlett will be a big miss but at least is on the bench. Let's see what prevails, they have players missing too I believe.

[arab1970]

butcher fully fit apparently and at odds with Courts

[Arabdownsouth]

butcher fully fit apparently and at odds with Courts

I like Butch, but we've been on a heck of a run since he went off at half time in the derby. What Tam says goes in my opinion.

[arab1970]

I like Butch, but we've been on a heck of a run since he went off at half time in the derby. What Tam says goes in my opinion.

I agree with you but i'd say Butch is a big personality round the dressing room, not ideal if he's not accepting not starting

[offshore_arab83]

Well this is absolutely brutal

Too many changes and have been detrimental

[Arabdownsouth]

Yep, ultimately a poor decision to rest players today. Always play your best team Tam, we don't have the luxury of resting so many key players and upsetting the balance of the team. Really disappointed that we couldn't take our opportunity today to be joint top

[Mecca_Sheikh]

Well this is absolutely brutal

Too many changes and have been detrimental

I could see this happening when the tombola was rumoured.

Tam got this wrong IMO.

We move on.