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On 24/07/2023 at 20:36, CALDERON said:

I was 13 when Paquito signed for the Rovers, so was old enough (just) to realise just how fucking good he was - and how ridiculous it was to see him play at that level.  Some of the jobbers he was against in the 3rd tier was ridiculous, as was the way he literally glided past them.  My favourite ever Rovers player, absolute class - and seems like a really lovely guy.  

I'm really interested to see how we get on against Kilmarnock.  Our away form was hideous last season, taking 2 points from 36 from the teams who finished above us.  That is the main thing that needs to be addressed in the season ahead, so ideally I'd like to see us score some goals in a game without having 4 thousand chances - snatching some points would be just braw.  That will come from being vaguely competent in either box.  I'd also like to see us score a shit goal, a scramble in the box or similar.  

I'm really happy with the signings we've made, my main concern is keeping players fit.  Can't help but feel we need another option up top, and a holding midfielder.  I've bored myself saying it, but there is a huge amount of pressure on the signing of Hamilton IMO.  If he is injured or suspended, I just can't see that quality in the opposition box.  Someone last season said that we have all the striking instinct of a Tory cabinet, and that's all I could think of watching the game last midweek.  A genuine presence in the opposition box is what we need to go to Ayr, Morton, Partick et al and get a result (even a draw, as we took zero points from those grounds last season) 

It's also difficult to see how Murray keeps the deluge of attacking players when everyone is fit (lol) - I still wouldn't be surprised to see at least one player leave the club, even if its on loan. (I'm assuming Arnott, Mitchell and Masson will be out on loan again also).  Whilst they aren't the same type of player - Gullan, Vaughan, Smith, Easton, Mullin, Ross, Connolly aren't going to be asked to do drastically different jobs - and I doubt any of these players signed to be on the bench.  I do appreciate the depth, especially after how last season ended, but it's difficult to see everyone being happy - especially given the manager has stated he's looking for potentially 3 more bodies.

I do have a feeling we will be okay this season however.  There is a real amount of expectation on the manager of the club and at the end of the day, if we aren't at least a decent £20 bet to finish top 4 at the end of October, then I can see the new regime having their first big decision to make.  I doubt all of the kings horses and all of the kings men have been brought in to finish 7th again, and whilst this is far from a win or bust season - I don't think Murray has a huge amount of time to get things ticking along.  Which is absolutely fine by me, its a big season ahead.  And if worst comes to worst, I think the club is a relatively attractive proposition for another manager to come into.  

 

What a lot of shite we are so lucky to have Murray. 

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What a season this has been so far! I can’t remember the last time I was genuinely buzzing for every game. 1 loss in the league and we’re in December. When’s the last time that was the case? Murray has built an immensely hardworking and talented team. Every single one of them has a never say die attitude. We still even have a couple of players to come back into the eleven! Hopefully not speaking too early but this could be a very, very good season. 
COYR!

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