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As long as Wilson doesn't refer to them as a pool of players. Be a bit insensitive, methinks.

You make a good point but...... Six foot nothing, Eyes of blue Quite Big Lee Ashcroft is after you. .... just doesn't scan 🙂

Even after putting aside the current state of the squad, it seems inconceivable that at any time in the first half of the season McBeth will start most games on the bench. Just as inconceivable playing a back four that the captain or the left sided O'Reilly would be dropped to accommodate Luke. Maybe we look too much into formation? If McBeth starts in defensive midfield and drops into the back line when defending it's not too much different from him starting in a back three and moving forward when we're attacking (as indeed he's done). Bit like wingbacks who'll make it a back five when called upon. It's still not ideal as I think McBeth is best when he picks the ball up from the back line and drives forward rather than collecting it further up the park, but needs be. Putting a positive spin on things a centreback pairing of Ashcroft & O'Reilly should be the least of our worries.

Cammy Logan's 90 mins has looked good to me. Takes up interesting positions, most noticeably in attack where he often becomes a sort of inside right. Certainly never predictable as he can overlap down the right flank as well. Game took a turn for the best when McBeth moved into defensive midfield. We know he's not the answer there but it just highlights an obvious area where we're weak and vulnerable.

https://queensparkfc.co.uk/mr-robert-reid/

https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/robert-reid/ So sad news. Lovely man, excellent company. Can't express in words strong enough my sadness at his passing.

Maybe not that robust but Glenafton were more engaged than most senior club opposition we've often played in previous friendlies. The three trialists all played right back. Got a feeling the one who came on at half time might be familiar with a centreback role. The lad in the first half looked promising going forward.

I think the three players* we have are more suited to wingback than fullback. The three centrebacks play well together. Obviously playing such a system doesn't favour wide attackers but there's ways round that. *our three listed fullbacks

My guess as well. Scott Martin would probably have got the gig but Lee is an obvious choice as he's unlikely to be dropped.

What I do like is the rather understated front of shirt sponsor logo. Doesn't use up much space. On similar lines I'm not too sure how you go about going all out retro on a shirt that will have five companies advertising on it.

Season following McCall's sacking it was widely expected we'd have to make do with a squad based almost entirely on those already contracted, bolstered by our youth players. Didn't occur as cashflow improved. This pre-season has elements of the same state of affairs as of two year ago. Had thought with Barraclough coming in there would be fewer rumours as targeted players may be sought from a wider pool. But with our SD being out of action I don't know what to think. Would be reasonably happy with what we've already got plus short term loans taking care of the positions still needing cover. The January window is never great for transfer business but it could buy us the necessary time to get us on to some kind of strategic planning re recruitment.

Slight advantage to QP re cashflow. But their whole business plan makes so little sense any change of dates is rather unlikely.

Aye, good thinking to have a local derby around this time. Bad thinking that to so many of us it'll be purely academic.

Could work either way. Perhaps neither St J or County will be up to speed Unlike us 🙂. The home games against Raith & Morton could be the bigger worry.

Just as an aside and someone has bound to have done it, but who else has been red carded in both his league visit to Firhill in the one season? btw I can mind Shug Murray getting the double up for us at Cappielow.