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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.

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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.

He's had to buy a season ticket as it's anticipated he'll be watching most games from the stand. Not too fussed about this appointment. It's for the best Wilson works with someone he trusts. Besides there's an element of the traditional good cop/bad cop about the pairing.

Judging by my own and many other aspirations on here I think we've gone from last season's reaching the play offs as a bare minimum, to making them as an achievement this season.

Nope, Martin Kershaw (St Brides) and possibly later on Martin Taylor (Spiegeltent.)

Something similar. I was going to go to an evening gig at the Jazz Festival. Fortunately hadn't booked. Such a terrible place to watch football I too could give this a miss.

RIP Dougie

We've got to get the age of squad down and in doing so hopefully inject more pace. We've already enough experienced players signed for this season. Paddy Reading for Banzo and I presume whoever for Graham are steps in the right direction. I'm wondering if our default formation will be a back three? McBeth is good going forward with the ball and can step into midfield, so neither the negativity aspect nor the over-rigidity of a back three should arise. Such a formation usually requires wing backs and I believe that's Reading's favourable position.

Speaking only for myself (but fairly sure many others will agree) when I say it was extremely difficult to select three candidates. All six appeared to offer qualities that would significantly benefit TJF.

I remain on a rolling contract with Old Pulteney. in fact my testimonial is way overdue.

I find his farewell post on the official site rather classy. Normally when a long serving player leaves we read his parting patter on his facebook page or whatever. Regardless of the underlying causes for Graham's departure it don't look that acrimonious. eta Not been a great week having already lost Mr Stone and Mr Wilson.

All been said above. Hope for a speedy and full recovery, with emphasis on the latter.

Nollyoaks?

Seeing as the fella is on his honeymoon I'm not sure the title thread is totally appropriate. Or maybe a wee bit too appropriate? Eta after today's news please ignore the above frivolous comment.