Super Saints stop the Caley away run

02nd Jan2011

Super Saints stop the Caley away run

by WeKnowSFA

Perth side manage what the top teams failed to do

It was perhaps inevitable, given the crazy world of football but two days in 2011 and the Inverness Caley away run without defeat has juddered to a halt. A late Colin Samuel goal gave the home fans plenty to cheer about and moved them ten points ahead of the bottom placed team in the SPL.

It’s not as if Saints fans should be nervous about the drop but securing safety in the top flight again is still the number one priority for Derek McInnes and his team. A good Scottish Cup run and maybe pushing for a top six slot would be a great result for the Perth side.

With just five minutes to go, Caley may have thought they weathered the storm when Dave MacKay’s shot was blocked but Colin Samuel sweeped home the rebound and McDiarmid Park came to life celebrating the first home win since 2nd October 2010.

Caley’s closest moment came when they hit the bar with one of those cross-cum-shots that can often make a fool out of goalkeepers. There is probably a DVD worth of material where Peter Enkelman has looked foolish but on this occasion, the keeper was able to breathe again.

Yet again, a great result for St Johnstone and the only downside for the fans is the fact that their managers name is appearing in the rumour mill regarding one or two of the positions down south. You do wonder how much further McInnes can take take St Johnstone but for now, he and his team will be feeling very satisfied with their work.