SPL fanzone: St Mirren

This weekend is the real acid test for our new style of play. St Johnstone are a side we have struggled against in the last few years, so, if it proves effective against them, it should stand us in good stead for games against most teams in the SPL.

If we are serious about pushing up the table rather than being involved in yet another relegation dogfight, this is the sort of game we have to win. That’s not being disrespectful to the Saintees because they’ll also see this as an away game they have to win.

Our displays so far have been good but we’ve lacked a cutting edge more often than not. Ironically, our best attacking display was probably against Celtic and, if we can create as many openings this weekend, we’ll give ourselves a real chance of taking all three points.

Stuart Gillespie

www.saintmirren-mad.co.uk