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Looking forward to tomorrow’s game. A win should see us just about qualify, providing we don’t get hammered by Motherwell. Can’t see 4 teams getting 10 points and finishing 2nd. I’d bring in Todd for Mercer, and put Doyle RB. Doyle is a decent enough RM but I don’t think a defensive winger is the way forward against 4th tier teams. If KJ is fit I’d bring him in for Bell as well and keep the rest as it is. If we can win by 2 or3 goals I’m certain we’ll progress to the last 16, think we get around £30’000 for it? Plus a potential money spinning tie against one of the big guns.

Doyle is not a winger, more of a stop gap that can do a job. In saying that if he starts ahead of Murray and Todd (who’s still carrying a slight knock) he must be in GN’s plans for RM. He’s a better CM than Rankin, RB than Fordyce and CB than Cameron, an absolute gem of a player at this level. Stirling is brilliant going forward, wouldn’t mind switching him with Dykes for tougher games. Although Dykes is awful in LM, he has the defensive discipline required to play against tough opponents, while Stirling is fast and skilful enough to hit them on the counter, and more likely to get through on goal than Dykes imo. Everyone gets plus marks for me, tonight not too many negatives. Owen Bell not ready to be a regular in this league, but a decent back up that is somewhat versatile is what we needed. Seen Dean Watson twice now and he doesn’t look up to much, but he deserves time before proper judgement can be made. harkins + dobbie > sex

Be interesting to see who/if he rests on Tuesday. Big ask for players to play 4 90 mins at the start of the season in the space of 10 days or so. The fact that we have virtually no strength in depth probably makes his decision easier. Only players I can see us realistically resting, would be Mercer (Semple), Bell/Jacobs (Murray) and Stirling (Todd). Keeping wise fatigue shouldn’t be an issue, would still like to have Aldo in goals though. I’d go Martin; Marshall, Fordyce, Semple, Doyle; Todd, Harkins, Bell, Murray; Dykes Dobbie If Jacobs is fully fit I’d probably have him in for Bell, but Saturday looked nasty (+ I’m fairly sure Owen Bell is capable of dealing with John Rankin)

Another defender to be announced later today...

Doyle was first class, played CB, RB and RM. Owen Bell was good, expect he’ll be better in CM though but done a job on the wing. Harkins was a class act as usual. Would definitely sign both CB’s, but we need to sign Doyle, he’s the exact player we need. Experienced at this level, versatile, and a leader. Only thing that worries me is his height, along with Fordyce not being the tallest, I suspect set pieces Issues could be similar to last season.

Didn’t enjoy playing under GN. Much like many young players I assume, considering the only one who remains is Owen Bell.

By my reckoning Scott Mercer is a RB so it would make some sort of sense if he was to play there. Brownlie would play CB but he’s obviously out till Christmas minimum. We need in my opinion a new CB (possibly another on loan), a CM, a RM and a striker. Nat Wedderburn would be a decent option (if he’s still available). Big strong player who could play CM or CB

Marshall. Good player that clearly didn’t want to be at Queens. Definitely not worth the wait

could be the club are waiting until 3 o’clock to announce the new number 3 - Bob Harris. Im overthinking a s**t ton but this wait has been hell

Ian McShane?

Bound to be a defender surely? Bob Harris?

I can’t recall the last time Queens announced that there’d be a signing before actually announcing the signing - they must be decent

1. Ross County 2. Dundee United 3. ICT 4. QoS 5. Partick 6. Dunfermline 7. Falkirk 8. Aye 9. Alloa 10. Morton Always the optimist...

Gavin Reilly not signing on at St. Mirren. This summer will now have seen Reilly, Clark, Lyle, Holt and Durnan on the move. Would you rather have those 5 in our team, or Stephen Dobbie?

Holt won’t be joining us then...

“When you go to rangers, you don’t expect to be paying every game” (or words to that affect). I still believe Nicky Clark would’ve been better at Queens. If you are to be a premiership quality player , you have to be playing virtually every week when you’re 21/22. I see the appeal of moving to Rangers, big club, boyhood fan etc, but that move potentially cost him a more successful career. In saying that he still has time on his side.

Interesting to see Laszlo letting Scott Fraser go, arguably their best player. Would take both him and Durnan in a heartbeat, however I wouldn’t be surprised to see vinnie go to Falkirk.

Genuinely excited for next season now. Players will mark Dobbie tightly, giving Harkins space to do his thing. If they manage to keep both quiet, I can only imagine how much space that leaves Dykes with. His best trait imo is running into space behind the defence, and judging by his performances of late, his finishing has improved. June 30 can’t come quick enough

As Naysmith said, it can’t be a coincidence that when Todd came in (as well as Lyndon going up top) our results picked up. We still need replacements for Rooney, Marshall, Thomson, Rankin, Thomas and Del i’d say. Delighted wity Todd though, a good start to a massive season ahead.

They won the league last year and the majority are now playing at Annan now. And this seasons team has very much been 16/17/18 year olds with the odd experienced player in it. I’d be surprised if they don’t finish top 2 next year.

Fordyce was a player with injury problems and ended up getting 2nd in players player of the year. I’d take Grant in an instant.

Falkirk release Tom Taiwo, Paul Watson and Peter Grant amongst others. Wouldn’t be surprised at all if we signed any of these 3

Yes just read his contracf is not being renewed, along with 13 other saints players...

Completely slipped my mind, like Fergusson and Bell, I’d imagine he’ll be signed up, has a lot of potential. Don’t think he’s ready for a regular starting birth yet, and can’t see Stirling being a regular. God forbid Lyndon plays LM, as he’s 100x (if not more) better up top, as proven in his last 5 games. Connor’s probably got next season to make the position his own, if not struggle to see him staying beyond next.