Saint is wary of Terrors attack

LIAM Gordon and his St Johnstone team-mates make the short trip to Tannadice for their rearranged clash with Dundee United this evening after a frozen pitch forced a postponement on Saturday.

This time, they hope to get further than halfway along the A90.

“We had just passed St Madoes and had to turn back,” said the defender. “Everyone was so geared up for the game.

“For something like that to happen so late on is very disappointing for us.

“But we came back down the road and managed to get in a training session. It was a really good standard.

“We’ve prepared right we’re ready to go again.”

Saints have a decent grasp on their opponent’s strengths and weakness, having played against them (and drawn against them) three times already.

“They have three very good players in attack,” said Gordon. “On paper, there aren’t many stronger in the league.

“We’ll need to be on our toes but we’ve done well against them this season. We’ve limited them to a small number of chances.

“In the games we’ve played, we were the team on top and lacked the final cutting edge. Three points would be a big result for us.

“There are guys who have been at the club for so many years and have played in front of the fans in these games. So we know the magnitude of the match for our supporters. The players know how much it means and everyone will be up for it.

“We’ll be playing as if it’s the biggest derby of our lives.”

In ordinary times, Gordon’s friends and family contingent at games such as this would probably be the largest of the Saints’ players.

“My papa has been a St Johnstone fan all of his life,” said the former Perth High School pupil. “For his grandson to play even once for St Johnstone was a nice moment.

“My dad and uncle have been fans since they were young. I used to go to all the games with my friends growing up.

“They are gutted they can’t get to the games. I’d love the fans back in because it makes such a difference.”