Buddies need to 'show a reaction'
[BBC]Mark Jardine - Fan writerTue, December 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM UTC·1 min readIf there is one positive to take from Saturday's painful defeat at Dens Park, it's that the repetitive strain injury from repeatedly typing "we played better than the result would suggest, and it'll turn soon" will get a chance to subside.
Mika Mandron's opening goal was not so much gift-wrapped as it was presented in 13 complimentary layers of paper, scent, potpourri and ribbons by Rowan Atkinson in Love Actually.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTaken by surprise but composed in his finish, this feeling was as good as it got for the Buddies and the glow lasted roughly as long as a taxi ride from Dens to Tannadice.
Plenty of ball, corners and attempts on goal followed, but Dundee did more than enough and earned a two-goal cushion late on to sweeten the deal.
This result, coming against opposition where points are essential for a side with loftier ambitions than 'just above the real danger', is unlike recent frustrations against Celtic, Hearts and others.
For what it's worth, with more critical league games and a cup final on the horizon, this reality did not seem lost on Stephen Robinson in his post-match media duties.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPittodrie tomorrow night and hosting Dundee United on Saturday provide a platform to show a reaction, which the Saints have found before and I'd back them to find it again.
Mark Jardine can be found at Misery Hunters
