 Mensing became a huge fans favourite, with his aggressive style of play and was given the nickname "Gunter" due to his German roots.His versatility was also an important feature of his game, playing in every defensive role, as well as midfield on several occasions, and occasionally as a striker.Mensing scored the only goal of the game in St Johnstone's win at Queen of the South in the second league game of the 2006–07 season.