In Praise of the Defence
If you don't concede goals there is always a chance you can nick a game. We have done that today and against Dundee Utd. We also drew a game last week we may have lost in recent years.
I said on another thread that in the last few seasons it has always felt as though we need at least 2 goals to win a game. St Johnstone last season is a prime example, ahead twice and drew 2-2. This season we don't often look like conceding and all 4 defenders and the keeper have played their part. Doig had a bit of an off day today but he's a young lad who is learning the game.
There was a fear the defence was our weak link but thus far they are a huge part of the reason we are winning games. The poor(er) performances of the last few games lead to people tarring everyone with the same brush. The defence have looked organised, solid and well drilled throughout. That deserves to be recognised.
I said on another thread that in the last few seasons it has always felt as though we need at least 2 goals to win a game. St Johnstone last season is a prime example, ahead twice and drew 2-2. This season we don't often look like conceding and all 4 defenders and the keeper have played their part. Doig had a bit of an off day today but he's a young lad who is learning the game.
There was a fear the defence was our weak link but thus far they are a huge part of the reason we are winning games. The poor(er) performances of the last few games lead to people tarring everyone with the same brush. The defence have looked organised, solid and well drilled throughout. That deserves to be recognised.