| “It’s a cup-tie, a home game, a derby and it means a lot to us,” said Saints’ former Dundee United defender Danny Grainger in the aftermath of last night’s defeat.
“It’s also a chance to do ourselves justice and put the Rangers loss behind us.”
Saints and United are getting used to playing each other this season.
The Tangerines won the league encounter 3-2 at McDiarmid Park earlier this season, then Saints triumphed at McDiarmid 2-1 in the Co-op Cup before the sides drew 3-3 in the league at Tannadice last midweek.
Saturday’s game also has a tight look about it and, regardless of how close the score might be, Danny just wants to ensure Saints come out on top.
The match continues a busy spell for the Perth men, who face St Mirren away next midweek in the SPL followed by an away SPL visit to Kilmarnock a week on Saturday.
February 17 sees them at home to Hibs in the league, then, on the 20th, Rangers visit on league business.
Kenny Deuchar missed last night’s Hampden defeat due to a back injury and Saints hope he’ll recover in time for the United game.
Collin Samuel is making good progress from his knee surgery, but Saturday’s tie could come too early for the ex-United forward. |
