If there’s any positive to come out of Saturday’s heavy defeat at Dens Park, it’s that the repetitive strain injuries caused by repeatedly typing “we’re playing better than the results suggest and things will get better soon” will have a chance to subside.
Mika Mandron’s opening goal was less gift-wrapped than presented with 13 layers of paper, perfume, florals and ribbons from Rowan Atkinson in Love Actually.
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He was surprised but calm at the end, a feeling that was best for the companions, a glow that lasted about as long as the taxi ride from Dens to Tannadice.
What followed was a flurry of balls, corners and shot attempts, but Dundee did more than enough and sweetened the deal by winning a two-goal cushion in the closing seconds.
This result differs from recent setbacks against Celtic, Hearts and the like, against opponents where points are crucial against an ambitious side rather than “just above the real danger”.
Regardless, with the more crucial league and cup finals looming, that reality didn’t appear to be lost on Stephen Robinson during his post-match media duties.
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Tomorrow night’s Pittodrie and Saturday’s home game against Dundee United provide a platform to showcase reaction, Saints have found that before and I’m backing them to find it again.
Mark Jardine at Misery Hunters
