Yellow & Redneck

Ex Villa and Fleetwood striker Kobei Moore.

Think the kit looks really ugly. Shame that some more thought wasn't put into our 150th Anniversary badge. Every other club in Scotland seems to be able to do it. Shame that we just stuck some jaggies that looked like s1ht tribal tattoos round the outside and called it a day.

Hmmmm. Not to be a contrarian, but I can't say I was overly impressed with him last season. To be successful in the Championship, you really need an experienced keeper (e.g., Gallacher). Ultimately, the fact Mitchell was trusted at the end of last season over Buddy says a lot.

Would be happy to see the back of Bannigan. For some reason, the Stone Island Youth Crew seem to absolutely love him. Not sure why. Brilliant servant to the club, but can't watch another season of him and Crawford not scoring. Best years are far, far behind him.

Hardly inspiring. Always thought he was a very average player, and the weak link in Ayr's defence whenever we have played them. Hardly fills me with confidence.

Well, we had better not name Bannigan as a player/assistant then...

The bit that worries me is that our esteemed Chairman, Dick Beastall, was apparently a Financial Director and a CFO. On paper, shouldn't we already have expertise?

It's just absolutely laughable all round. Only a club like ours could benefit from a multi-millionaire patron, clear our debt, yet still end up a total basket case. Unfortunately, with such slim pickings, TJF ballots are decided by who is the least incompetent and/or insufferable ex-student politician. As for the Board, I wouldn't trust them to make a slice of toast.

With the partnership entering a new stage Richard wishes to clarify one point as he explained: “I spoke recently about watching footage of Mark Wilson in the dressing room ahead of his appointment as our new head coach. I incorrectly attributed this to the documentary team and for that I apologise.” “The footage came from elsewhere and was added to the observations I and other directors have personally seen of Mark.” Fantastic from our Chairman as always.

Bannigan. The jobby that just won't flush.

Mitchell gone. Happy enough with that. Full list published tomorrow. Obviously no reason that the list can't be published right now, but let's keep us waiting. Fannigan 2 year extension incoming

Disappointed that we couldn't land Charlie Gilmour from Inverness. Off to Dunfermline on a 3 year deal. Would be exactly what we needed.

https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/25205128.mark-wilson-landing-partick-thistle-role-brian-grahams-future/ This interview seems to raise more questions than it answers when it comes to Graham (and why he seemed to drag his heels). Implicitly, he also seems to be alluding to the fact that we are completely and utterly skint. Raises yet more questions about the viability of fan ownership and investment in raising capital to make us competitive.

Lewis Budinauckas wouldn't be my choice. After a few games he was replaced again by our eternal backup keeper. Think we could do worse than Dabrowski who was released by Raith. Heard he might be going down South, but I think it would be worth a punt.

Don't worry. Your secret is safe with me, Ian. You're doing a great job - keep it up