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Could be the club want to do the right thing by him after he kept everything going singled handed the last few weeks before McGlynn came back?

Surprised by his decision, would have been a great opportunity for him to learn from McGlynn and Smith and for the same pay. Hope it all works out for him.

That would be the best way I think Cuthbert still has a lot of learning to do but I fear that our board lack experience in football to make the right call. I hope i'm wrong.

I think thats the case. If it is Cuthbert I'd rather they just announced it and sort out an experience assistant to help him out.

I know the board want to get this right but didn't they say they were doing the interviews this week. Clark says they need to approach the clubs for speaking to certain candidates but surely that doesn't take over a week to do. It feels like they aren't sure what they need or want so hoping Cuthbert works out.

I've seen worse lists than that tbf. Duffy is the leading candidate for me. I know he isn't on everyones short list but Lee Clark at this level should do a job. Sheerin has had success at Arbroath and 4 years coaching at Aberdeen. Robson and Cuthbert both risks but who knows it might pay off. Could be alot worse.

Good young player but hardly got a chance with us especially under John Hughes. Glad to see he's doing well though.

I liked the Mckay Wedderburn partnership at the back felt we were more solid and with Gillespie and Matthews in middle our movement was much better.

Cuthberts interview with Raith TV comes across well. He's not sat and said wait and see he's got stuck in had meetings with some players, presumably experienced boys and hes got his game plan ready for Saturday. I know talk is cheap but if he shows promise I wouldn't be against him getting the job with someone like Billy Stark as assistant. He knows the squad and he knows how they can perform.

This. Barry was fine when plan A went to plan but he had no clue how to adapt when this weren't going right or injuries took over. A confident manager will have a plan to changes things based on the situation and be able to utilise the young players better to get them experience.

For this season we need someone who can steady the ship and get promotion Jim Duffy has done that before and although i'm not a fan of the man Peter Houston has a good track record at Dundee United and Falkirk. Both without clubs and wouldn't break the bank I'd assume?

He wasn't allowed to bring anymore players in wonder if thats caused the issues.

It's not a given yet but I think we should be ok goals wise. Duggan scored 15 for East Fife playing upfront on his own all season with no real service. Buchanan has goals in him if we can get the right service to him and Milne should hopefully add some goals from midfield. Fingers crossed it all works out.

Not disagreeing with they 2 but Milne throughout his time at Cowden was one of their better players. Maybe not on the other 2 level, which has shown with where they ended up, but that doesn't mean he wasn't as key player.

I'd be happy with the Milne signing. A young attacking midfielder who as someone mentioned a page back is coming of a title winning season. He was a stand out for Cowden and by sounds of it a good player for Montrose so if he signs i'll give the lad a chance to show what he can do. At 24 he's still only going to get better and maybe a move to a full time team will help that.

I can see the Flood one being true with Mckinnon working with him at United. Tbh didn't expect us to get Flood anyway same with Cardle both seem to have much better offers at championship level . Hope the Loy one is a wind up.

Someone on the Rovers fantalk saying Flood and Loy both rumored to be signing for Morton over the weekend and they have also made an offer to Cardle.

Unless we are willing to let Vaughan just walk out the door I can't see how Livi can afford a fee for him. Are they not still pretty skint?

Done well in the one year he was with us. First 6 months was hit or miss, he was unlucky with Vaughan getting injured early, but after a successful January window we were brilliant 2nd half. He aims to play good passing/attacking football so if he is backed by owners he should have you challenging for top 4. Would have him back at Raith.

FFP saying that Euan Murray has signed a new deal and expected to be announced soon, great news if true. Other players that have been offered new deals have better financial offers on table from other clubs so its a wait and see with them. We are also looking at a goalie whos dad has Raith connections. Only one I can link of is Robbie Thomson who would be a good signing.

Listening to Barry Smith's interview's today and all year its no wonder the players have zero confidence and fight. The guy is out his depth. I think if we had McKinnon or McGlynn managing us on Saturday you would have seen the entire team running through brick walls to get over the line. Doesn't feel like they are willing to do that for Barry. Smith also mentioned that he's been debating with the players whats went wrong. Its not the first time this season either. He is the manager he should be setting the team up tactically for each game with a clear plan to change it if its not going well. Its evident that Barry has no plan B and possibly barely a plan A. If Saturday goes exactly like the last 2 games I hope Smith walks. He won't though so its up to Mr Sim to show us what ambition hes got for our club.

Its about the pitch. Be interesting to find out where the £500,000 is coming from?

According to Bo'ness United twitter they have taken Ryan Stevenson on loan. A player with good potential hope he does well.

After the Brechin game where we were relegated apparently Cuthbert was quite vocal towards Yogi taking his share of the blame for the relegation.

Furtado would be great signing. If we can add a defender on loan that should see us ok for the rest of season with guys like Bene, Mchattie and Barr to come back.