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Ryan Edwards released from DU today… a 6ft 5 centre back. He’s most probably returning to England but this would be a good signing with plenty of height. I imagine he’d be more than capable of shining in the Championship

I think he’d be a great signing with a lot of our players not having played at this level he would be a great dressing room influence alongside Dycey and Rhys. Surely worth a 12 month contract and I’m not too bothered about his age as long as he’s fit enough

It will be impossible to really get a true expectation of league position until we have finalized our squad and the other Championship teams have completed theirs. Looking at the recent successes of QP and Arbroath then yes, it is possible that we can compete at the top end of the table and secure a playoff spot. But I’m realistic and will compare our team to others and make a judgement on this at the start of August, not in May. Looking at last season I believed we had the third strongest team in the division and that’s where we ended up. No doubt McCabe wants to play his style of football and with some key signings, who knows, we may end up being the surprise package. But this league is different… DU fans demanding an immediate return to the top flight, maybe the same for RC… QP wanting to build on their season, RR expecting more from Murray and a playoff spot minimum, A*r wanting to correct their playoff flop and make up for that next season. There are a lot of ambitious clubs and BOD putting pressure on management to deliver to give the team at least a chance of promotion through the playoffs. Again, I’ll need to see the team but if we finish mid-table playing our style of football I’ll be happy to use that as a building block for the following season.

Super Cooper… Ahh… the memories. I’m sure we’ll come up with at least 4 or 5 away wins next season. Who will it be against?

I guess we’ll have to see how things play out with signings but could see Gal starting on a regular basis. Most defenses will not fancy playing against him and I’m sure over the course of the season he’ll earn us several points with some late equalizers/winners. But I do fancy a bigger striker who can bully defenses… someone like Robbie Muirhead at Morton who made a mess of our playoffs a couple of years back. Well over 6 feet and knows the Championship. Someone like that would be very useful

Haven’t heard that version since our days in Cumbernauld! Damn… it all came flooding back and if anything could have brought me back down to earth with a thump after last weekends exploits - it was some Broadwood memories. Still, the song was pretty good

I remember watching the highlights package on him when he first joined us and I was originally excited about him being a genuine prospect. But like others have said, he wasn’t really stand out in the team. Genuinely wish with the boy well but wouldn’t want him in our squad for next season, we have to set our sights way higher

Not actually against this since there’s no way I’d make it up there for a Friday night… having the game on tv would work. But yeah, take your point. We’ll see what happens but looks like DU down for sure. Assuming they’ll be the club that will be going ‘all out’ to return to the Premiership. Would be a good first game, us v them

We’re Tannadice bound next season I think…. Ross County and Plastic Whistle fighting for other space is my prediction. TBH, would rather go to Firhill than the Highland hills in the middle of December

Get it told…. Stop teasin the troops

What’s your honest opinion of Leon and do you think he could do a job in the Championship? Don’t think there’s any chance he’ll be leaving you but interested to know

If I was Rhys I’d be all over this. Not sure if A*r U*d would be back in for him but maybe our style of football and the team could convince him. Unless a newly promoted team to the top league, say P**tick Th***Le made it, they may be interested in him. Otherwise he could have the pick of 3/4 Championship teams. Didn’t he have a Dunfermline connection?

Oh my….. YES PLEASE!! If he’s not getting a regular run out with Killie then he may as well take that step down to Championship, even if it’s a loan. I think he’d be brilliant in this side, especially if we lose McGill or Smith

Looks like there is a few candidates ahead of Murray for the Dundee job… honestly doubt he’ll get to head to Dens. He’s definitely an up and coming manager but hasn’t set the things alight at Raith just yet. We’ll see

I liked Brody too…. But honestly, I’m not sure he’d be ready for Championship football. I’ve not followed him since he left last year but hoping he kicks on, seemed like a good lad

Leon was the first name that came to mind for me. Last season he was rarely in the team and was an out of favour option. This season much better but Falkirk got the Airdrie bug and shat the bed in the playoffs so no Championship football for him. I think he originally signed a 3 year deal with a year left, so not seeing him making any kind of move if Falkirk want to keep him for next seasons push. But I’d have him back in a minute. Fordyce, McCann, Ballantyne and another upgrade defender? Yes please. Face it, he went to Falkirk to make the next level which hasn’t happened - who knows if he’s getting impatient

I’m agreeing with this. Telfer did well in the playoffs but feel the Championship will definitely be a stretch for him. Watson is solid L1, think he could do a decent job for us next season but believe we can get a better quality player. Physically he’s what we need and wouldn’t be easily bullied so this one is tough but I’d say move him on. ATS, I think he is solid L1 and could easily be part of a successful team pushing for promotion or playoffs. For Callum Smith, I’m pretty much letting this one play out and if he stays then great. id take his brother in a minute, all day Saturday I had the fear when he got the ball. I say sign that man!

Thank you!!! p.s NO

https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23537214.hamilton-club-war-heading-oblivion/?ref=ebls&nid=1221 Herald piece on the Accies, grim reading on the same weekend that another Lanarkshire club slipped out of the professional football leagues. And Clyde being relegated too…. Can’t there be any justice and Motherwell fold up or something?

I’d keep Smith but of course if anyone wants to move on and not remain at Airdrie then so be it. I’m only interested in keeping players who want to be there. After a great season and some fantastic playoff games, I’m hoping a majority of the unsigned players will be on board. Championship is definitely their level so unless, like you said, there is the lure of bigger money then we should be able to keep most of them. But rumours have been going around about Smith departing so who knows. Hope he stays though

Damn, you pretty much summed up my feelings about yesterday, the team and the club overall. I’ll admit, I went ‘glass half empty’ after Hamiltons second. I should have known better, this team doesn’t give up. But honestly, it felt like ‘Again?? Really???’ I’ve been supporting the team since the late 80s, a dangerous time since we were on the verge of promotions, cup finals and Europe. Of course that isn’t the norm at most football clubs and even at a young age I knew that but soaked it all up. I have to say to anyone who missed all that amazing stuff and ‘the glory years’, yesterday was about as good a day as I’ve ever experienced supporting the club and I’ve been to them all (barring Sparta Prague away, my big regret). Genuinely feel optimistic about next season while being realistic and the challenge ahead. I can only say to all my fellow Diamonds, back the team and get a season ticket if you can! Onwards and upwards, next season is going to be an exciting one

I have to agree with this. Fordyce was just about the best defender in L1, he will be better than 80% of other Championship defenders imo. He was an absolute rock for the run in, barely put a foot wrong. I’m sure Rhys will get the right CB for him to partner with. No issues there

That’s all that needs to be said. No point in going in to this, he did what he did. And now the club have washed their hands. Done.

Appreciate it… I think you may be more right than you know. Think your fans have high expectations and at times you’ve underperformed, especially last season. But think next season may be good for you guys. That’s where I’d have my money

I know a couple of the players are staying on but I’m really hoping Gabby is with the team next season. Tbh, without promotion, we could have seen a few leave. Gabbys goal along with the huge balls on the penalty takers (Dyceys words!) means we’ve got a great chance to build on this squad