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This is more positive than Falkirk fans’ assessment of Aird, who did very well for us. Think this means he’ll fire us to the title... In all seriousness though, pleased with this bit of business. Fans don’t tend to dislike opposition players, unless they’ve played well against them. Ok, he dived and won a penalty. Cardle, McMullan and Falkingham have been terrible for doing that for us, in the last few years. Unfortunately, it’s part of the game these days. After the way our club ‘grassed him up’, it’s maybe a surprise he was happy to sign for us. If he can put that behind him, there’s absolutely no reason our fans shouldn’t.

Been playing more of a 3-4-1-2 or 3-4-3 lately, with J Longridge and Williamson as wing backs. Hippolyte signing is in line with our signings so far. It seems clear that the biggest problem we had last year, was an inability to hangs things. He’s made sure that our different options in each position aren’t like-for-like replacements and actually offer something different. For example if Beadling and Thomson aren’t working in a particular game, Craigen can offer a more attacking threat. If El Bak and Longridge aren’t able to break a team down, Hippolyte might make a difference. We’re a lot more flexible than we were last season. I think that makes us a better team overall.

Yes, Todd got the first v Arbroath.

Evidently, it was nonsense all along. We got Vincent in January. It’s more likely that McCann is a bit wary of letting FEB go, as he invested a lot of time into his development and is disappointed that the club are likely to be making no money from the sale (even a loan would see him out of contract and leave for nothing next summer). It also wouldn’t surprise me, if they were holding onto him until they got another striker, or to see if anyone can offer them a better deal than us. That’s fairly standard procedure. They won’t be in any hurry to offload him, particularly given we’re very unlikely to offer any sort of substantial fee or, in the case of a loan deal, cover his full wages.

Yes, but having 6 players out before you’ve even played a game is a lot. Murdoch, Robinson, Smith, Beadling, Thomson and Ashcroft all missing, for the second game in a row. Assume Vincent will be available from Saturday. Good to see McCann get another goal. Could be a real asset in the future.

No Connolly tonight and nobody playing that was out on Saturday. Why are there so many players unavailable? Under 2 weeks until the season starts, and we don’t even have 11 fit first team players. Hopefully a few will be back involved on Saturday.

Any idea of prices tonight? Can’t find them on either club’s website

Interesting to hear both Johnston and Vincent talk about negotiations been ongoing for 6/7 weeks, then we signed Flood, when it looked like this wasn’t going to happen. All worked out in the end then, and we got our first choice.

If the interest is genuine and Dundee are interested in a deal, I would have thought a deal would be done by now - Dundee go on a training camp tomorrow. If there’s no news today/tomorrow, the deal’s dead. Dundee have signed a new striker already and haven’t included Faissal in either of their squads for friendlies, so there’s no concern of them needing to keep him, until they sign someone else. If Faissal’s on the flight tomorrow, he’s not coming here. We need strikers in ASAP and can’t afford to put all our eggs in one basket again, for El Bakhtaoui.

Transfer window opened on June 9th. Otherwise Durnan, both Longridges & Devine would have been listed as trialists.

I heard he was attending a wedding, rather than on holiday. Given he was in the pictures of pre-season last week, I certainly don’t think he’s “still on holiday”

Where are people getting the £150k figure?

Yes. That’s exactly what’s happened. He’s accepted a deal, on less money than he was on at United, and will provide cover for our midfield. Willo said in his interview, he was only offered a coaching role at United, but he wanted to keep playing. That doesn’t mean he expects to start every week.

Gavin Reilly released by St Mirren. Think we should try to re-sign him.

The team went back training yesterday, so of course the manager’s not on holiday.

The badge is barely visible, as it is. That’s much worse!

Agree with this. The badge being greyed out makes it look tacky. Full colour badge, would make the badge stand out - making it a decent Pars kit. It’s the badge I’m struggling to accept with that kit.

I think you’ll be disappointed, when it’s just players that we already know about. However, I do believe we will announce at least one new signing today, hopefully 2.

Either you’re making this up, or your mate is. He’s been in France for the last couple of weeks - he’s been uploading Instagram stories every single day.

Last year, we signed McManus and M’Voto from Raith. These guys had recently been relegated from the championship, having been unable to see off Brechin City, over 2 legs. M’Voto in particular was shocking in those playoff games. Now, people are disappointed those players are leaving. With that in mind, I think we have to give the new boys a chance. On paper, these are much better signings, having played at a higher level. The signings of McManus, M’Voto, Aird, Robinson & Craigen (probably more as well), were mocked by fans of other clubs. AJ made them work. Wait and see what the new guys do.

Surely we need to finish above at least 2 of them? If 4 of those 5 teams finish above us, the highest we can be is 5th...

Given we wouldn’t match County’s offer to McManus or Clark/Aird’s offers from United, it’s highly unlikely we’re breaking the bank for Devine. It’s much more likely that, having suffered a rough patch, and playing in front of fans that were picking on every mistake he made, he just wants to get his career back on track. It’s very common for players to take a pay cut, in an attempt to do so. Unfortunately, he obviously hasn’t spoken to Nicky Clark or a few of our other players from last season, to find out that even scoring 21 goals in one season isn’t enough for some of our fans.

McManus just been announced as a Ross County player...

Consistently average, would be my honest opinion. Fairly competent defender, but lacks pace and gives away needless fouls/picks up stupid cards. Talbot will always give 100%, which is why he was a favourite with our fans, but is a mid-table/bottom half championship quality player.

I heard from a really good source source that Louis Longridge turned down a new contract at Falkirk, to sign for a big team. Morris is ambitious and won’t take a step backwards. Nice try though.