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I think McAdams, Ledger, McLean, Strapp and Jacobs are all solid, steady performers we could build from, although I think only the last 3 of them are signed up. I’m also happy Reece Lyon is signed up but I hope he can channel his aggression into his football rather than winding up referees. I’d also love to see Stephen McGinn back. I’m not sure about the rest, although Gary Oliver performs better in a front two or three, certainly not up on his own. Apart from that I’d be happy with replacements.

I wasn’t thinking of loan signings. Even so I didn’t realise his scoring rate was that high. Paul McGowan also had a good return on loan.

Was he not on loan?

I’m looking forward to next season with no real idea what teams will battle it out at both ends of the table, apart from a sneaking feeling it could be Dunfermline’s year. My only downside is the number of plastic pitches as I don’t think I’ve ever seen a good football match on one.

Last striker we had with a 1 in 2 ratio was Alex Williams!

Fair enough VT, glad you backed the plan! Sounds like your heart believes it but your head tells you otherwise!

See BF in today’s daily ranger, double page spread bigging up his club! Sign of things to come for The Wasps!

I think you’ve nailed it there! You’ve obviously read MCT’s Business Plan which was voted in by 561 votes to 1. Would the one (VT?) like to explain why

How could he have offered McGinty a deal if he wasn’t Manager at the time? Conversely that would mean he was also involved in not busting a gut to keep Salkend or Nesbitt, plus re-signing Jacobs. Remember he persuaded McGinn a Scott Fox to join when the need was desperate and his hands were otherwise tied behind his back!

Grant might just be the man to take you back to better days!

Hopkin’s strategy with The Ton seemed to be to sign a load of cheap available players and hope a percentage of them turn out to be okay. So now you would think Ayr would get the benefit of his hindsight and can cherry pick the ones that worked. Strangely though he seems to be re-signing some of his failed experiments.

Me too! Could happen if Gus is new Manager. If we’re talking a small squad and Blues takes up one of the few places I’ll be downtrodden!

It’s not my statement, though I realise I’ll get some kickback on here if we go the other way. If Gus is our new manager for instance, he seemed to favour lesser quality players such as Blues and McGinty!

Has Robbie Muirhead also signed for Ayr? Haven’t seen it officially confirmed.

The MCT (Morton Club Together) Fan Group takes over on Tuesday

This ties in to our new business plan of quality over quantity, A lesson learned from Hopkin’s mass dross signings.

Salkend of course is already confirmed!

I just meant if I’d heard Fjortoft alone was joining Ayr I’d be disappointed, but I could stomach it if Salkend and McGinty were joining him as has been suggested.

Must be a different McGinty. The Morton one just hoofs it as long and high as he can, which admittedly is impressively long and high!

I like Fjortoft but if we have to take the hit on him to also lose Salkend and McGinty then I’m happy with that. Throw in Blues and Orsi and I’ll start dancing round the garden now! Jacobs is also a loss but we did look better with the more creative McGinn in the play-offs.

One positive for either Gus or another new manager coming in is the chance to build their own team. Due to the amount of players being out of contract and the fact those still in contract are mostly of a decent standard. Those out of contract are the ones who either split opinion or who we all agree should move on. This is outwith VT’s point about completely restructuring the set-up. I also don’t know if the player budget or wages are to change under MCT, I just think it’s a good opportunity for the new manager to shape the squad to suit his philosophy.

I thought Montrose performed well against us and gave us a scare. So I then expected Airdrie to be a tougher match. Airdrie seemed very cagey though and were unfortunate with injuries. I was pleasantly surprised that Gus went to 3 upfront and we attacked for the whole game to such good effect!

You've made My night Hursty, much appreciated!

I watched the match on Ayr Utd TV as a Birthday present. I was gutted The Ton didn't win especially as I had Nesbitt and 2-1 win to make Me a few quid. However I really enjoyed the match and thought both teams gave everything they had to try and get the 3 points. I thought Nesbitt, Lyon, Strapp, Kerr & McCowan all played well. Morton were well organised and Ayr tried to play football. I've always loved Somerset Park as an iconic football ground like Cappielow so it was a great setting for My Birthday match. Luke McCowan is also my best pal's grandson so I'll try not to take it too badly!