For once, that's not me being harsh. It really was a poor game with nothing to get excited about. The biggest cheers were for John Potter and Craig Dargo as they made their final St Mirren appearances and Jamie McKernon as he made his first. It was that kind of day.
With nothing to play for, it was no surprise to see a number of changes. Out went Darren McGregor, Jim Goodwin, Gareth Wardlaw and Paul Gallacher, while in came Marc McAusland, Kenny McLean, Aaron Mooy and Craig Samson. There was one last hurrah for captain John Potter, but not one for midweek hero Wardlaw. Craig Dargo - who is also on his way - was among the subs, while it could well be the last time the likes of Michael Higdon and Jure Travner are seen in the black and white. St Johnstone went with Andy Jackson and the disliked Peter MacDonald in attack, with the danger in midfield coming from the likes of Murray Davidson, Chris Millar and Liam Craig.
It was, to say the least, dire - and cold. Nothing much happened for 20 minutes, aside from the exciting discovery on the BBC website that Chick Young claims we've signed former Scotland striker Steven Thompson. Then Kenny McLean sent in a ball to Michael Higdon, who looked laughably offside. Even more comical was the fact the flag stayed down, so Higdon took a touch with his head (yes, really) before duffing a shot that Peter Enckelman blocked effortlessly. At least Higdon worked the keeper - Peter MacDonald's shot across goal should have had a more dangerous ending than flying out for a goal kick.
It looked as if something might happen when Paul McGowan won us a corner on the right, but Higdon headed wide from McLeans delivery. McLean himself then put a header wide from a Jure Travner cross before volleying over after Aaron Mooy and David Barron had combined to allow the latter to send a handy looking cross into the mix.
It was at least a better go than St Johnstone's Stevir May managed when he took a free-kick from about 35 yards that predictably missed the target. We had a reasonable chance to go in front just before the break when Travner's cross was missed by Steven Anderson, but Higdon's surprise at the ball getting through is the only possible excuse for the poor header that followed.
My half-time experience summed up how disappointing the day was as I didn't get to the press room in time for the pies and someone nicked the last of the donuts (a welcome addition in recent weeks) before I could get to them. I did, however, manage to snaffle a cookie before going back out in time to see Craig Dargo being applauded by the home support. St. Johnstone, meanwhile, used the interval as an excuse to replace may with Danny Grainger.
We had excitement at the start of the second half as Millar took advantage of a poor Travner to have a go from 20 yards that was always sailing wide, despite the reaction from the Saintees fans behind the goal. That was it for a while before both sides won free-kicks. St. Johnstone's was taken by Dave MacKay and he hit it straight at Samson. Ours was taken by Higdon and he fired it wide. Another set-piece prevented another Saintees chance, but Jamie Adams headed over after Samson went walkies. In a half of increasing symmetry, the Buddies forced a couple of corners of their own, a sequence of play that ended when mair headed over.
Things remained dire, although we almost (in relative terms) had a goal when a Steven Thomson shot was deflected wide after the visitors made a mess of clearing a free-kick. The biggest cheer of the afternoon came with 25 minutes left. McLean's superb debut first team season came to an end and in his place came Craig Dargo, who was given a standing ovation as he arrived. Peter MacDonald's departure my have been cheered by his own fans, but the home support booed him as he was replaced by Stevie Reynolds, with Colin Samuel replacing Adams.
We had another substitution with 10 minutes left when Steven Thomson was replaced with Jamie McKernon, who was making his first-team debut. The way Thomson left the field suggests he may be around next season, which is good news. Substitutions were the main talking point the game was so dire, although Samuel did try his luck from a tight angle, only for Samson to save easily. It was then time for the end for John Potter. More than 200 games, two trophies and a cup final appearance is pretty good going for anyone who plays for our club. With the applause ringing in his ears, he was replaced by Jim Goodwin.
Nothing else happened after that but after full time the home fans hung around to pay tribute to the players as the annual awards were dished out. It's not been a great season, but we stayed up so job done. However, I expect more than that next season. Over to you Danny Lennon and co.
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