Glenn sure the goalswill come

Glenn Middleton is confident the goals will begin to flow for St Johnstone.

The Perth side drew another blank over the weekend and have scored just once in four league games – and that was an own goal.

Middleton was inches from bagging Saints all three points against St Mirren on Sunday but his late free-kick struck the crossbar.

“The free-kick was obviously frustrating,” said Middleton.

“The ball was coming down but just not enough. If I was a couple yards back, it might have gone in. Hopefully next time.

“I don’t think anyone is too bothered by who scores, as long as we win.

“We are just waiting for that one chance to drop and I’m sure we’ll kick on.

“I am getting in the right positions. I’d rather miss them than not be there at all.

“I don’t mind missing them because I know I will keep going. The chance will come and I’ll take it.

“When one drops in for us, the goals will start coming. It’s nothing to worry about.”

Despite their recent busy schedule due to European football, Saints finished strong in Paisley.

“It’s been a pretty fullon schedule but, credit to us, everyone keeps going,” Middleton told the PA.

“We’ve had a lot of games of football but with all respect to St Mirren, I think we finished the stronger team.

“We looked dangerous and everyone was still running as hard as they were in the first minute.”

It goes without saying that Middleton loved being involved in Europe with the Perth club.

“We’ve loved it and can’t complain because it’s what you want,” he said. “Hopefully this busy period happens again at the start of next season.

“You will never forget playing against those teams and it’s an unbelievable experience.

“We should take confidence from it. We really stood our ground and caused a lot of problems.”