Sweet Pete

The consensus from Tranmere fans on twitter of our new centre forward has been hilariously negative. Lots of "worst player I've seen in 40 years of match going" etc. Should be a laugh either way.

Based on the two league cup games I've seen the last two Saturdays, I'm not sure I buy the 'mcguffie is a playmaker' patter. He doesn't work hard enough, track back or get about enough and when he gets the ball in key positions he frequently suffers from indecision and poor choices and we then lose the attacking impetus and possession. Time will tell but I remain to be convinced.

Fairly enjoyable game between the Sons and Diamonds today. I missed 3 of the 7 goals (our 1st, Airdrie's 1st & 3rd) as the weans were up and down for snacks, drinks and toilet trips every two minutes. We tired towards the end and Airdrie then were able to take control. Their raft of subs helped as well, with Frizzell being given a free role to get all over the park and make things happen.

I was also somewhat surprised when we signed him. Not a player I rate particularly highly nor a position we really needed cover for. Although it does fit SF's pattern of 'only ever have 2 proper centre backs and then a handful of other players who can do a job there' style.

You know what they say about opinions... And I don't have to try to be cool.

Sons v EK was fairly typical pre season stuff. Both played the odd nice passage, but neither looked properly sharp. Number 12 on right mid for EK looked a decent player. Point for Sons and two for EK after 1-1 draw and a pretty poor penalty shoot out.

Coz we can break a man's arm.

I've never been interested in international football. Leaves me cold. Maybe because I'm not nationalistic or maybe because Dumbarton players never get capped, but I've never felt a connection to the national side, or any real interest in any international games. Haven't even watched the euros. Saw a bit of two of the Scotland games and a few minutes of Spain V Germany and that was more than enough dull, pish football for me. I can't wait for the East Kilbride game at the weekend to get the real soccer back.

That's the exact town I used to stay in. Dad and step mum still there.

Used to live in Dumbarton circa 15 years ago. Now within the urban conurbation of 5 towns and villages collectively known as the Vale of Leven. Where 'up North' are you? I lived partly in Rosshire as a yoof.

Surely to grips that means competitive home games? Season QR codes not issued yet, so I'd assume premier club passes will be issued at the same time.

Niang not a player I'm familiar with, but positionally a sensible signing as he can reportedly play 8, 6 and 4. A couple of strikers now please.

A headhunter and a hipster. Schizophrenic you

I heard he's started watching Fulham and is voting for Reform.

I am (also) a Killie fan, but I'm not displaced. I'm from Clydebank! Unless moving to Jamestown counts as displacement, in which case: guilty as charged.