BeeJay

Wullie was a class act last night. I thought most of the game was woeful but Annan certainly stepped it up towards the end of the second half. The performance of the ex Queens players , other than Wullie, underlined to me that letting them go was not a wrong decision. Certainly looking forward to Annan coming up and hopefully the football authorities make sure we're not both at home at the same time. Short travel time for an away fixture to balance for the reappearance of Cove Rangers in league 1 next season.

Yip, until the next match that is!

I just wonder if pushing the boat out and offering Paton a really good deal for another year would tempt him to stay. A promotion push next year with him, and some good support, would pay dividends for sure.

Re the Queen of the South anthem I don't mind it but it needs to be re-recorded, and with a modern twist, if that's possible. Dumbarton FC have 'The Sons We're the Ones' which was a World Cup song, and "Down at the Rock' ,all a good bit upbeat than our existing offering. Surely there's musical talent in the area who could do this for the club.

Yes two good interviews post match. Paton, because of his work rate and passion for the team, is someone we really need to keep for next year's campaign. Okay he misses a few chances but given the right service he will put away more than he misses.

I thought he did okay considering the group he has in front of him. Miles better than Currie. With a run in the team he could be our number one next year if Dabrowski goes.

Having watched us bullied in the first half against Clyde, and now having watched Falkirk deserve their win last night against Ayr, we could be in for a torrid time this Saturday. More torrid than normal that is! A draw would be a wonderful result for us. But I will travel in hope. Not expecting much so unlikely to be disappointed.

There's not one manager in the UK who could turn this lot round so anyone, even in jest, suggesting Marv out or any similar comment needs to get a grip. When you get players like McKenna (if indeed he can be classed as such) who it was reported was standing last week with a can of beer, in his club strip, watching his team mates play then you realise the standard of 'player' we have on our books. The rest of this season is now preparation for next season.

We have more than our fair share of underachievers so why show interest in Muirhead, who clearly has a chip on his shoulders. No chance of him going the extra mile for Queens. I'm sure Marv will have his eye on some new talent rather than bringing people who left us years ago.

So inmates at Carstairs do have internet access after all!

Perhaps we paid East Kilbride an incentive to take him! But the mere fact that we signed a new goalkeeper would make him realise his time was up (overdue). And Sandra's interview after the Kelty game pointing out he was not popular with some of our fans would perhaps be a gentle shove.

Totally agree with the comments about Dan Armstrong, the one bright star in the organisation. He seems to be involved in everything involving the club and we are, as has already been said, extremely lucky to have him. Just hope he gets full support from the Board.

Yes I heard the same story so must be true. PS what time of day do you take your tablets and is this with or without alcohol?

Just listened to the post match interview with Charlie Cowie. He comes across as someone who has learned from his loan spell and I just hope that the management team give him a chance in the first team. He's surely a better option than Currie and will hopefully be given his chance. Okay he didn't require to do much but the only way we'll know if he's up for it is to play him regularly.

In the last two seasons he's been with a relegated club...hopefully his trebled won"t come up. When he's good, he's really good, unfortunately a rare occurence.

It will be interesting to see if any applicants are in the stand today. With most teams in the SPFL not playing today there's an ideal opportunity for an applicant to see what he would be in charge of...or is that a good thing? Or perhaps the BOD have concluded their search and an announcement will be made after the game. But with the transfer window open tomorrow we really need to get someone in soon.

Going by his post match interviews it was clear that WG listened a lot to Grant Murray and leaned on him. I doubt therefore that appointing Murray as manager will sort out the under performing group of players we currently have. I think we need to bring in someone new and there is always the option of keeping Murray as assistant.

Like many sorry to see Willie go but results and the impending court case made it relatively easy for the BOD. At least they've taken action and did not hang on like they did with AJ. Sad fact of the matter any manager we appoint who does well wont last long as someone else will snap him up. No one has mentioned Tam Courts, ex Dundee Utd and Honved, he's out of a job and might just fancy swapping the Danube for the Nith!

The goalkeeping position is, as many people told us, going to be a problem. Currie is good at some things but he's far from the complete article. He reminds me of Antell. Unless we sign an experienced goal keeper success this year will be avoiding relegation. Two points out of nine is relegation material and unless we make a change soon we're going to be in trouble. Okay goalkeepers get the blame when the defense need to have a look at themselves but I have zero confidence in Currie. Still think, although lacking in experience, we should have stuck with Charlie Cowie. Surely he is better than Currie and will be wasted at Glecairn. I'd be more forgiving of him than I am of Currie. Get him back Wullie.

WG suggested Irving shouldn't have been let go in the first place. It will be interesting to see, as the season progresses, whether we got rid of some local lads too quickly and who are doing well at Annan. I also hope Charlie Cowie gets a good loan club to help in his development.

Ah well Lionel Messi has knocked us back!

Nothing changes except the league we are playing in!

Must admit for the first time in a long time I'm feeling upbeat as the new season approaches. WG has been quick off the mark getting players signed up and the news today that Gordon Marshall is now the goalkeeping coach and Robert Kielty appointed as a consultant sport scientist and head of fitness, together with input from Stirling University, is all very positive. Clearly the Board are looking to get back to the Championship at the first time of asking. I suppose this begs the question that why didn't we put in this effort last season? Perhaps changing manager so late on was more to do with contractual matters or maybe the thought was to go down, rebuild and establish a sound foundation to progress thereafter. The game against Hamilton, not a team we do well against and now managed by an ex player, will show us if the Raith game was a one off...hopefully not.

But we also had AJ!

I did the same...pastures new. While it'll be nice to see us winning games we'll be up against some really good teams so it certainly won't be like the last time in this league. Just a pity Annan didn't make it to add a little more edge to the campaign.