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In 88-89 season Man U didn't win any of their 9 opening games. The following season again after a poor start the fans wanted Fergie out. He went on to be the most successful manager of all time. Not that I am suggesting Robbo is the new Fergie but it shows managers do not always have continuous winning streaks - even the best managers. Shows fans know little. Robbo has been fantastic for us and it is great news we are extending his contract. Reckon Hibs would be interested on Robbo as Gray has been a disaster so far. Dundee, Dundee Utd, and Killie would all be interested as well if they were looking for a new manager and Robbo was out of contract. Don't think he would be unemployed for long. But the good news he is still with us.

Couldn't agree more. We seem obsessed with aimless crosses into the box. Only CBM whips in a cross. For everyone else it is up and under and aimless which is easy to defend. Why can't we simply pass into the box for someone to shoot?

Noticed Sportscene was brought forward last Sunday night to 10:30. Reason - both OF teams playing that day. Now back to its usual Sun night slot of midnite until both OF teams play on a Sunday again. Fans of diddy teams have to wait until midnite.

Although we have a raft of new signings the established players have been poor imho. Besides Taylor, no-one in the defence has confidence on the ball resulting in aimless punts or repetitive pass backs and square passes. Without Taylor we have no-one than can make/see a pass or drive into midfield. Our captain is a shadow of the player from 2 years ago. Doesn't drive the team on, lead by example or organise. A midfield engine that needs an overhaul. Up top we needed help for Toyosi and VV maybe that help but not in a front 3. However injuries are dictating formations at the moment. We can talk about losing Baccus and Strain however Strain was injured for half the season and Baccus was dropped in January in favour of CBM. The new guys aren't all as bad as some make out but the old guard have to take far more responsibility to help them and themselves. In our last home game a ball was laid off to our captain at the edge of the box for a clear shot. Instead he passed it back the way. That is the sort of mentality that has to change.

Rooney has now left the Club by 'mutual consent'.

Biggest disappointment for me on Saturday was the total lack of urgency. Only Taylor, Toy and Philips looked like they wanted to win the game. The amount of side and back passes and high balls to no-one was ridiculous. Smyth and Scott also showed some urgency when they came on but why were we not starting like that instead of waiting until we were a goal down late in the game? We need to show desire from kick off.

CBM may not be great but he is playing defensive midfield. He gets the ball from the centre backs and tries to play it forward which is difficult if no-one is moving for him.

Well that was pretty shit. Why do we not show any urgency until we are a goal down? Shouldn't we be doing that from kick-off? Once again O'Hara was like a statue in the middle of the park. Doesn't push himself or the team forward. Strolls about the half way line like a training session with side and back passes. He is the Captain and should be pushing the team on. Where is the player we had 2 seasons ago? Time for Kiltie to replace him.

Recently we have sold Dylan Reid, Murray Campbell and Ethan Sutherland all with sell on clauses. And of course John McGinn has made us more money than any other player. Lewis Morgan and Jamie McAllister also brought in cash. So while the first team may not benefit greatly from the Academy the Club does.

Thought we were the better team and by far created the most chances today. But possobly the most frustrated I gave been at a game in a while. I, and friends around me, all reckoned O'Hara would miss the penalty - I thought he had a poor afternoon. Their goal was a clear handball and the Tanser sending off was a bad joke. That being said we showed no urgency when we had 11 v 10. Too many side and back passes; no running into space and nobody running at their defenders. We need the midfield to run beyond their line and the wingbacks to actually cross the halfway line. However a decent ref today and I reckon we would gave won that.

He is fast enough to cover most of his mistakes. Only has one pass in him and that is to the opposite opposition corner flag. Tries hard. Great guy though.

Murray is a Dundee lad and only wanted to move to Dundee as well as family reasons.

Allegedly vv is a loan deal until January.

Aye, Celtic have signed McCowan.

Leyton Orient offered a derisory £175k for CBM - a 24yo full internationalist. I do not think we should be accepting a slightly increased offer. He's had an injury and been forced to play this season resulting in poorer performances. However he is an excellent player that we need to keep if we are aiming at top 6 again. Maybe offers of £500k would be more tempting but doubt anyone will offer that.