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The winning numbers were on the Draw Results Newsletter sent on the 16th.

The benefit of having wingers cutting in onto their good foot (our default set up) is less effective if we don't have natural overlapping full backs. So I'd say it's well worth a try. Even the wide players regularly switching wings would be better. At least make it harder for the opposition to read.

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I seem to mind there's an age restriction rule. Perhaps Young Cameron isn't eligible?

I'm in agreement that he's impressed more as a centreback than in midfield. I just don't think he'll be deployed at centreback in the near future. As it is O'Reilly is a stick on for LCB leaving Ashcroft, Muirhead & Williams contesting RCB. We don't even have a genuine back up defensive mid (MacKenzie???). We're looking for a goalie, right back and striker. We'll still be arguably short re left back cover. I just can't see us also signing a ball winning def mid.

We've three academy midfielders in the first team squad. Lyon we know plays as an attacking mid and I very much doubt he's got the muscle to play elsewhere in the central positions. Stanway I feel would be too reckless in the tackle to hold down the defensive midfield slot. I see him more as a box to box mid. I don't know Zander's preferred midfield position but he's clearly not the answer as a back up fullback. Possibly would be OK coming on as a wingback if we went to a back three, but that's a different matter. So yes, perhaps he could slot into McBeth's role and allow Luke to drop back. Even if McBeth stays in midfield we could do with a back up defensive mid. Agree, he's certainly got the strength for the job. Another way of looking at things is to wonder where and when MacKenzie is likely to feature. I'd say Wasiri, Muirhead & O'Reilly are ahead of him as back up fullbacks. Both Stanway & Lyon more likely to come on as midfield subs. So unless Zander can fill in as a defensive mid then he's not due much game time. Personally I think, regardless of his best position and with four other centrebacks in the squad, Luke is destined to play midfield (near future anyway). It does still raise the question who'll play defensive mid if he's unavailable. Zander's as good, if not better, a shout than any other midfielder.

Don't know much about these things but I think there's a fair amount of latitude allowed re temp loan/emergency keepers. Perhaps we might go down that route if we're in the hunt for a No 1 keeper, with Mitchell intended as back up. If the other way around then I'd imagine signing a No 2 keeper shouldn't be too much trouble. Not quite but still urgent that we get a right back. It's not just that position that's effected but there's a knock on re lack of cohesion with Chalmers ahead of the rb. He's always likely to cut inside. With no obvious out ball to his right Chalmers will be too easy to read. Even with good players like McMillan & Lawless the whole was often better than the sum of the parts.

Far from disagreeing but I doubt we'll have the funding to bring in as many as five players, even including loan deals. Well not five of suitable quality. Given we're likely to fill the three identified positions (GK & RB being urgent) that then would indicate McBeth staying in the holding/ball winning midfield spot. Regardless of where his better position is. Perhaps we've also just got to accept Wasiri & O'Reilly as first choice covers at fullback. Also accept McBeth remaining in midfield with perhaps Stanway as cover. Real problems kick in when Luke or a fullback is out for a sustained period. Not exactly a cure but signing a "Lee Hodson" versatile type wouldn't perhaps be a bad move.

Think there's a bit of overreaction to tonight. The League Cup sections often throw up unexpected results. Obviously Ashcroft had a very poor game but he joins us with a reputation of being a solid defender. Clearly we need two of the three identified positions filled pronto. Also reckon whoever our right back is will need to be able to cover left back when called upon. O'Reilly didn't give Fitzpatrick the sort of close support Milne offers. I suppose that was mirrored on the other wing where Wasiri and Chalmers didn't exactly gel either. Thought the only two that could escape criticism were Fitzpatrick (for reason given) and Turner, who makes good decisions while using the ball quickly. He must've got frustrated with the off target heading from his corners.

If I'm correct in assuming Megwa has already proved himself at our level then I can't see too much logic in loaning him out to us. Maybe there's still doubt so we could be quids in.

Yes but maybe at a different age group. Believe it's a regular haunt for our lads.

Like an idiot I completely forgot that sevco were playing rugby against Man Utd. Big mistake getting off at Haymarket! A no go area. Now sipping a pint other side of the city in relative peace. We should be clear of any nonsense later as that game kos at 4pm. But if you're hingin' about in Edinburgh take care where you go.

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On face value, yes. There's players of note turning up at clubs I didn't think looked likely top of the league competitors. Strangely each signing encourages me. I'm rarely, if ever, a half full glass type supporter but it looks to me we're only a couple of imaginative signings away from a winning team. Put another way no player has signed for a competitive club that in any way upsets me.

Absolute shocker. Blair Alston not returning.