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McKenzie won't be available tomorrow due to a cut knee which they don't want to rush him back from, and Wasiri is available following some swelling in his thigh. Doolan stated that Megwa was his number one target all summer, indeed since the end of last season so it is safe to assume he will start tomorrow's match. No update on formation...

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Had a wee walk this morning and spotted the team training. I won't reveal how they were lining up, but let's just say it wasn't 4-4-2 because it isn't 1987.

I doubt there will be many issues as it was only a 6 month contract and he's 1/3 of the way into it.

The weekend is almost upon us so we know what that means? More exciting William Hill Championship action (hopefully). Thistle had a hard fought draw to bring a point back up the road last week. I don't think we are much closer to knowing our starting eleven, and we now have the addition of Kanayo Megwa to add to the mix. The Pars got their first win of their league campaign last Friday against Fife rivals, Raith Rovers. Could they be turning a corner following their own draw with Ayr, in their previous league match? Really hoping we can get a win to build things going towards the end of the quarter and get higher up the table. I'll go for a 2 - 1 home win. C'mon the Jags!

Going by the club's goals on Monday x post, the Megwa deal looks like it is happening.

Sometimes you have to adapt to the conditions. This was the case yesterday. I agree we didn't create a lot but neither did Ayr.

Robinson out but the rest of the shorter term injured are available for duty. Lee Ascroft had his stitches out and has a broken nose but is available for selection.

Oh well, we go again. Couldn't have asked for a tougher game to get back down to league business with. Ayr have had a great start but did draw their last league match. Thistle need to see if we can benefit from another full week of training and see if we can bounce back from the Alloa Debacle. Not checked team news yet there should be a couple of options available to Kris Doolan. Hopefully he can find the right blend to keep things tight at the back and enough creativity from out wide or through the midfield to grab a goal or two. Somerset Road has notbeen too bad a hunting ground recently so hoping for back to back league wins to put memories of last week to the back of my mind. C'mon the Jags!

Women's First Round Draw HHHH HAAA HAHA

Ayr, this is only any use if players are finding space in positions an accurate can find them then progress play from there. Just isn't happening at the moment. I'm not sure at what point Myles scrubbed it and just started punting it. Probably when we ended up with a totally ineffectual 4-4-2?

Manchester City have apparently not lost possession from one of their throw-ins this season. They've taken 49 just to out in context. There was an article in The Athletic about it. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5746857/2024/09/06/manchester-city-49-successful-throwins?source=user-shared-article I read The Athletic to keep up with my favourite teams. Here's a guest pass so you can check it out for 30 days for free: https://nytimes.com/athletic/guest-pass/?access_code=5fcvimbl8p

Well, that would be the main explanation why we are still looking at players. I don't think anyone can shine too bright a light on our performances so far. Even the good result against a poor QP side. Not saying one player will change things. Being negative, I could say we are looking at far too big a squad and more players clicking their heels could lead to disquiet in the squad. Hopefully, we aren't at that stage, yet. Anyway, only speculation from what I can see and we can all expect the manager to get more from what he has at his disposal. I'm hoping the players will show more urgency next week otherwise it could be another disappointing afternoon.

If we are to get Megwa on loan, I don't think that's the bad thing it's made out to be. I appreciate that touches on the funding questions but the loans we have don't tend to be the ones that the child club pay a high % of the player's actual wages.

Sayers comes in for first start 🟥 O'Reilly serving competition-specific ban 🤕 Ashcroft and Robinson out injured 🔙 Muirhead, Crawford and Stanway return to the squad