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If he plays like first 45 last week, he will give most something to think about. I know he was up against an out of position us jacobs but he gave him a hell of a time every time he got it. I think a goal or an assist will help his confidence no end. For me young Lewis has to start, he’s best we’ve got

Not starting Efe, was a shocker from MB. We were absolutely horrendous defensively. What a way to start the season

We’ve scored 7 goals in 4 games, not a bad return. Don’t get this goals cry, you the problem v East Fife was creating the chances not putting them away. I think we had one chance all night.

I take full credit for the pen save. Reverse psychology at its best

Saves a pen cracking win, disappointing not to go through after an unbeaten campaign. Positives to take though, bring on the league

To be fair it’ll likely be Johnston that’s in for pens so prob more of a chance. Don’t mind Botteril, but penalties he’s humming at

Need to create chances for a goalscorer also. We created absolutely nowt clear cut. Looked a tired team to me. Defence comfortable enough, I like wee Logan but killing us having two right footed players down left hand side. Todd sits out for me, so many backwards passes and slowing game down compared to Minmaugh who is clever and progressive, don’t get me wrong there’s a couple of wayward but least he’s the balls to try it. Walker needs a bit of work, Mckechnie needs to drive at players more often, causes havoc when he does and it’s doesn’t happen enough. Connelly busy without doing much. Tbh I thought reilly was isolated tonight. Fair play to east fife though organised and frustrated us all night. please send Ross Irving out on loan

Sounds as though there could well be an incoming before Tuesday. As much as I’d have liked to see the likes of young Currie get a chance, our bench is very light in numbers as it is. You also don’t want to through these youngsters under a bus, I know for EF a division below, but Austin will cause issues and pretty sure Sheppard is alright as well. Hopefully Church will be on bench maybe get a late cameo. Not sure on how rest are recovering. The only blessing with the suspensions is the players getting a rest, especially HC who has previous for injuries. A big player now that we don’t want to be without.

Anyone know if there is a stream available for tomorrow? Thought o saw link earlier in the week

Bang on the money.

Heard rumours we are still interested in him

I would hope after MB announcing the friendly, it will be same set up as the Gretna game desperate to watch some more football

against Livingston I thought he looked sharper than at any point last season. He did come nursing an injury so may have played a part. We can say what we want on here but at this moment in time the gaffer is extremely pleased with GR and he is our best option at this time by a mile

Gav has came back in excellent nick and gaffer extremely pleased with that, a massive season for him but I think he’ll have a point to prove to the doubters. Saying that we definitely still need other options. Regardless of Brydons injury I think another centre half was needed. It’s just magnified it. As for young FK I’d love for him to get a chance if needed but he’s very slight, although by reports it’s not affected him so far

Would happily not see any of the two striking options again. We badly need our last 2/3 signings to be of quality, not making up numbers which I feel them two would. Thought the winger looked good in spells as you say but a few times over done it especially when cutting inside which he won’t get away with against league one sides and the like. I think there’s a player in there that could be coached. on last night was fully expecting more knicker wetting but it was nothing more than a training game. Hard to gauge anything on it tbh

Also Reegan Mimnaugh missing. None seem to be overly serious which is good news

I rated him in middle of back 3 but he kind of lost his way. I think there’s a player that could do a job in there though

How bad

Thought today was a very worthwhile exercise against a well organised experienced side. It probably took us 25/30 mins to get remotely into the game, we struggled with big nouble and midfield runners but once the trialist (eze) got hooked we started to come into it and cause some problems. We will learn a lot more from our side playing games like that than playing nobody’s. Cochrane and Gav were standouts for me today, a thankless task upfront for gav but he done every he could pretty well. Logan at left back when he came on also did pretty well. Mckechnie needs some finishing training 1 of the 3 chances he had, he really had to be taken. Taken into account also the players missing as well, I think there is encouragement to be taken. We still need the 3 players most fans are quoting positionally and if we can get them and players back in fit, I think we may be in decent nick. On the trialist I thought he looked to have something, well worth another look. Think he must’ve been on trial at Livi before today giving the high fives before the game and Martindale running across to high five before he came on (nice touch). Class from big ayo applauding the fans he didn’t get to play in front of as well. I’ve no doubt he’d have been a cult hero if he did.

On paper good chance to get points on board, but similar feeling last year so apprehensive to get ahead of ourselves.

Oh well, have him for nowt

Would say no, will cost compensation though. Thought he looked better season before last to be honest. Unfussed if he was to go

Don’t know I’m not the gaffer just a suggestion giving the two decent full back options

Heard we’ll be working between two formations with 4 and 3.

Possibly to accommodate a back 3 Houston McKay Brydon Logan. Church Maybe not but effectively got two first choice right backs now. Can’t complain, but giving our supposed ‘budget’, seems a strange one. For me a left sided defender, winger and striker/s needed.