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Signed for the Rovers from Cowden is that what you mean? If so I haven't heard this. Any good?

I cringe reading posts on fantalk with posters typing how they actually speak. Gets right on my tits...ken wha a mean bud?

He got sent off in the Junior Cup Final. Diddy!

I think Wilson should be kept at right back, with Murray and Campbell in the central berths. Ellis at left back. We are sound definsively when Bertie plays at right back, but I can't see him getting forward enough. This is more suited to Wilson. If Dyer impresses going forward during pre-season, then he might get in ahead of Ellis. Let's not forget young Kevin Brown who looked like he had played their all season, albeit playing in basically a meaningless game against QOS. Hill for me would therefore drop to the bench. With Bert turning 35 next season, although he is really fit, it would make sense for McGlynn to change the defence about from time to time, without disrupting the harmony of the squad. McNeil for me is a decent signing, although I haven't heard much about him. Hopefully he develops a good relationship with McGurn and provide decent competition for the number 1 jersey. With Baird to come in, that leaves maybe 2 or 3 more positions to cover. Like others have posted, another left winger and a striker would be ideal. McGlynn looks like he is trying to build a decent team from the back. The less goals you concede, the better chance you have of not losing. Now we just need someone who will give us that bit of consistency up top and bang some goals in. The back of the Press today is positive reading. SPL within 3 seasons. A realistic target in my opinion. It also mentions that the directors want to see some progress from the youth academy and see some players blooded into the first team. Hopefully some of the players who have the potential can break through either this season or next.

Would Dargo be worth a Punt? Not exactly the target man we are crying out for, but anybody with SPL experience is fine in my book. Look at how Bert turned out, albeit him being a defender.

Maybe Ajax in South Africa? Haha!

Play Agathe up front with Tade, Baird on the wing. Sorted. Agathe was great for Rovers. I didn't see him when he scored a hat-trick on his debut at Airdrie, but saw the highlights on TV. My best memory of Agathe was ripping Blobby Mann up in Inverness! Those were the days. Think that was the last time we actually won there!!

They could always just release him and then have an agreement to buy him off us again if he bags us 30 goals next season?

All the goals were great, but I would have picked Bert's as well. Just for the occasion. Also for a centre back he struck it rather beautifully! Ferry's goal V Morton also was very good technique, Cryuff turning the defender before curling it right in the corner. Peach!

Well obviously...

I never go for a pish during a game incase that happens!

I see Baird was given the assist for the Airdrie goal last night, with a cross for Gemmill. Airdrie's goal against us a couple of weeks ago was also down to Baird's crossing. Hmm maybe McGlynn will try him out wide/striker like Tade. Someone to punt it in the pokey now from 5 yards now please John! Also cheers for retracting my red dot. Much appreciated.

My previous post is a bit misleading as I meant to say I'm not really a fan of Williamson. Someone want to retract my red dot.

I don't think Williamson particularly knows where hsi best position is either. It would be interesting to start him alongside Walker or Davidson in midfield to see how he get on down the middle. He has played there a few times, and although he doesn't put enough tackles in, if he gets running on the ball and finding players he could be ok. I'm really a fan of Williamson, but as other have said he has contributed with a few important goals this season. Hill has indeed upgraded his contract and will now be will the club on a full-time basis. Good news!

I've seen Airdrie in all 6 games they have played us this season (incredible I know, I don't even get to loads of games!) and he has scored 3 goals against us. A good shot at the near post in the cup game at Starks and the 2 goals in our 3 zip drubbing. His first was close range from a corner, second he ran on to a through ball, rounded McGurn and slid it home. I think he will only improve in a Raith shirt next season if I'm honest. He has a decent touch, and a turn of pace which is quicker than Weir's. Maybe not the striker we hoped for, but He'll do more good than bad I think. If only we could get someone like John Sutton again to score the headers and the tap ins! He took his 2 goals well tonight! If Weir does stay next season, hopefully he gets a right goor pre-season behind him, along with Ferry. Hire Sonic the Hedgehog to give them some speed training!

Fezza!!!!!! So that is 11 players signed for next season including Baird. Another Goalkeeper = 12. So another 6-8 players should make up our squad for next season. John has obviously had his finger out already and sussed who he wants. Hopefully he gets the right players in. I'm not surprised Weir is away, good luck to him, and Sloan. He's had 3 solid years at Raith and has been a good servant. Just not good enough for this level. Onwards and upwards!

McGlynn say's he's spoke to everyone he wants to and things are at an advanced stage. I would imagine McGlynn has obviously held positive talks with McGurn. Hopefully he stays at the Rovers!

I'd invite Shields back as well. He still has something to offer I think. I think the other 3 might be away though. Just have see what happens I suppose.

Is it me or do you think the likes of Sloan, Amaya, Shields and Gathuessi have played their last game for the club? Instead of playing them again last night to give them another chance of earning a contract...he dropped them all. Is Darren Smith on a two year deal? If not...then maybe he could be away as well. Maybe I'm just clutching at straws..I appreciate that 4 of them above all started on Monday night but 2 of them came off in the 2nd half. All 4 haven't really played regularly this season anyway. I think Weir might be away as well to be honest. Scoring no goals doesn't quite help his cause. I know he's been injured, but maybe they could negotiate with him and terminate his contract. I'd do it anyway. If the rumours are true about John Baird, then what's the point in having Baird and Weir, when Baird is younger, fitter, has a better touch and of course has found the net 13 times this season. Just my opinions and thoughts though. Fell free to shoot me down. After saying this, all 4 above will probably play on Saturday...

...and of course captain. I would keep him I suppose. Sometime's he does pick out passes and he does play with his heart on his sleeve. A lesser of two evils than Simmons. One of them has to go in the summer if we are to progress in my opinion.

Yeah sort of mis typed that. I shouldn't have really included him. But I did say at the end of my other post that I would like Russell to stay.

Fellow Fezza lover! I could kind of agree with that. McGlynn should try and play him through the centre with Walker for the Airdrie game. Give Davidson and Simmons a rest. We could just put Gathuessi at left back for comedy.

Wouldn't want McManus back either. Dundee United should just let us have Kev! Put a buy back clause in his contract or something? Haha! It's difficult to really see whats actually going to happen with the squad. Now we are definately going to be playing First Division football next season, I'd hope McGlynn can start negotiatiations with players such McGurn and Campbell. Iv e seen Baird score 3 goals against us this season and looks promising. Airdrie fans say he can be inconsistent but hopefully McGlynn would be able to get the best out of him assuming he signs. I would also like to keep Ferry. The guy has been quite a servant in his 2 years at the club. He is versatile, can play wing back, centre mid and at a push out wide. He has a decent footballing brain...although he is a bit on the slow side, he generally does know what to do with a football. Sloan is a funny one. He hasn't fitted into our best 11 this season...this to me would suggest he won't be with us that much longer. Amaya? McGlynn obviously doesn't rate the guy. It's a shame because in the flashes I have seen him he has been quite good on the ball, good strength and touch. Even scored on his first start for the club! So the mind boggles on that one. I would personally keep him, but its not my decision to make. I would assume that Russell, Gathuessi, Armstrong and Shields won't be offered anything in the summer. But least they have 3 games to sort of play their way into contention so to speak. (Armstrong obviously just the 2) Players I would keep: McGurn Campbell Wilson Hill Bert Tade Walker Ellis Ferry Davidson Darren Smith At a push : Williamson Simmons Williamson needs to man up a bit and Simmons needs to sort his self out with regard to discipline. Weir is here for another year so I suppose we have to keep him as well. We have to look for another striker. This is a must. It's a shame Mole is only really used up top himself. I would like him to maybe return next season on loan or whatever. Russell is a player who I like as well. He has good feet and has potential. maybe another loan deal for him. It all depends on the parent clubs I guess. If Simmons, Walker or Davidson leave (unlikely) then I'd like to see Trouten in a Raith shirt next season. I can't really think off the top of my head who else has impressed me this season though. I'll see Queens on Wednesday night for the first time, I'll have a look at them. Whatever happens, I'm sure McGlynn will have something up his sleeve. The man lives and breathes Raith Rovers Football Club.

This is my favourite post in this whole thread! Haha!

Exactly, the players can't train themselves, we don't have first team coaches! Like I said, If McGlynn were to leave for pastures new, then he will probably, like Levein, help us find a new manager. Someone who is interested in the bigger picture rather than just first team matters will be the right man for the job. hopefully the board look into this as well.