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Just back from an unseasonably warm Perth. Immense and morale boosting win today after our last honking performance against St Johnstone. As on Wednesday, no failures. Archie's substitutions were shrewd and ultimately with the introduction of Amoo won us the game. The big fn German - didn't have much to do but dealt competently with shots and crosses. Booth - slowly but surely getting back to his old self Lindsay - perhaps his best game in a Thistle shirt today. Got forward effectively and looked comfortable defending. Barton - just that bit gallus. The Son of Shaggy nickname could be a keeper.... Devine - competent, but keep yer hands down of its the new Willie Kinniburgh tag for you Elliott - ran,ran,ran and then ran some more. The Jarrow Arrow is never going to be the most cultured footballer, but he loves being out in that shirt and was pretty effective today Welsh - immaculate today. Moved the ball about to where it was going to hurt St Johnstone most, great free kick for Dools' goal and his corners improved a bit in the second half. Osman - like Booth, beginning to show what we know he can do. No silly stuff and strong defensively in midfield. And that goal.... Edwards - bloody hell. So much energy, but tricky and pacy with it. While I think Welsh and Osman did most of the holding defensive work in midfield, Ryan's runs and changes of ace and direction started a log of our attacks Azeez - beginning to look like a much better fit with the team. Put himself about and probably should have had a goal, but his main strength is pulling the opposition defence out of shape with his pace and strength to open up space. Doolan - scored a goal and always tracked back. Few half chances and things that didn't quite come off. Really, we're spoiled to have him - does everything a good striker should do and then so much more. 92nd goal for the club. Subs: Erskine - looked really sharp when he came on and pushed up to unnerve the Saints defence. Great substitution at a time when it looked like the game could go either way. Amoo - ! On for about 5 minutes, he was so direct and strong that it really pepped up the balls coming from midfield. Great run and skills to set up Osman's goal. Onwards and very much upwards. I'm away for some beer!