That was a pretty ruthless 45 minutes from St Johnstone there. 3-0 up and cruising at the break. Sam Stanton excellent in the engine room and well worth his goal.

Well… was it ever going to be relaxed? From how it looked in the press box, that’s an absolutely insane decision from referee Alastair Grieve to award Queen’s Park a penalty for Steward’s challenge on Connolly. Keeper really seemed to get two hands on the ball there.

“They could’ve been embarrassed.” A far more uncomfortable afternoon than it needed to be for Saints. No room for similar lapses next weekend.

I think we need a new adjective for how bad that Scotland defending was.

I wish we had all the angles on this, to really ram home how stupid a decision it was. But by christ this was the worst penalty call I can remember seeing in person.

A few St Johnstone-minded thoughts on a topsy-turvy contest against Queen’s Park.

St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari reveals Plan A and Plan B for Fran Franczak dlvr.it/TPKDL4

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St Johnstone hit big ticket milestone for Partick Thistle match dlvr.it/TPPF06

Possession stats will be in St Johnstone’s favour after that first half, but it’s oh-so sluggish. A desperately toothless performance. Thistle clinical by comparison.

St Johnstone’s defensive fix: Four areas in need of attention after defeat to Partick Thistle dlvr.it/TPRHXT

Perspective always important after defeat in a big game - Saints have much to be happy about. But there were a few alarming aspects to the goals they conceded. A fix required ⬇️

The campaign to roll out a red carpet for Tony Watt next time Thistle come to town starts here. Police yourselves, East Stand! Spoony Chop..... youtube.com/watch?v=0SPIVg…

St Johnstone boss gives verdict on Partick Thistle ‘arm and elbow’ challenge that injured Jonathan Svedberg thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/footb…

St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari’s son closes in on MLS Cup final against Messi – with Ryan Gauld’s Vancouver in Onni’s way thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/footb…

Hearts striker James Wilson opens up on possible loan amid links to St Johnstone dlvr.it/TPVdZk

St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari explains Scottish Cup selection stance dlvr.it/TPVqDz