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Has there been any further rumours re: CB? Surely we’re not going to end up with bates remaining. Would then need to do some transitioning him back into team as I doubt we can afford to have him not even being involved in the match day squad.

Can’t remember who it was, but they said we’re going to be in for roller coaster of a start and we need to be patient. There has been such a huge change to the team we need to accept that it may take a few weeks to get right. I’m firmly in this camp but I know it’s easier said than done. although we couldn’t have asked for a kinder start tbh. Celtic aside. Hopefully he gets his subs correct too.

First fixture between us and consi on Scottish soil, post divorce. We really neee to be getting three points here but have no idea if we’ll get our shit together in time for it. They’ve had as mixed of a start to the season as we have, 2 losses and a win. Although they even managed to beat Motherwell. So it’ll probably end up as a draw but probably not your stale 0-0 or 1-1, as we can score but can’t defend. really need to sort our defence out and get mccrorie playing where he needs to. Can’t see Roos being dropped. out bed bed bed 2-1, miovski and Stewart

Haven't put myself through the highlights yet, but what is the general consensus with how JG will deal with the Roos / Lewis conundrum? I can't seem him dropping him, given I think it was Rico who said it, he's his man. Still feel it's a tad harsh on Lewis to be dropped without a sniff of having a decent, consistent back line in front of him. I still think Lewis has plenty to give and tarnishing him with Glass isn't fair on him either. Was Roos at fault on the weekend?

Surprising for him, but it’s fairly standard for players to join NPL teams outside of the a league window. Cumdog had a stormer of a season last season so I’d imagine he’s pushing him.

I mentioned to jute (pre season) about me getting a ticket for hearts away in Jan , ahead of all the glory hunters jumping on our inevitable victorious league campaign . Just saying I got in early

Slightly annoyed they ditched their manager before playing us, but regardless, we should be looking to get the full three points here. They are shite, and hopefully after another week of training together, our creativity will overcome them . I’m watching these home games with interest to see if we’ve turned the corner (signs are positive). it doesn’t sound good for Coulson given we’ve heard nothing, which is a huge shame, but we did ok after he went off too. Wouldn’t see much changing tbh. How far is Barron from fitness? out bed bed bed 2-0 dons, miovski and Besuijen

Re-signed up to RedTV after a few years' hiatus. Watched the first half back and we were good. Saints were definitely poor, but there were a lot of positive linkages between particular players. I know it was only St. Mirren, but we're potentially going to be very exciting to watch this season. Really hope Coulson's injury isn't a bad one, it definitely didn't look great and he was looking very lively with Besuijen. Looking forward to seeing how this team develops.

Ah, had watched the YouTube highlights. Will switch the vpn on

Heard it too and had a good chuckle. I’ve not managed to see the challenge at all. Was surprised it didn’t feature in the highlights (for the wrong reasons). It doesn’t sound good anyway.

Barcelona must be going the way of the huns. Apparently told frenkie de Jong (on something like €560k a week) has been told he can stay if he reduces his wages by 50%.

Seemed like a decent crowd today? What was the atmosphere like?

Confirmed by the club now . Seems to be highly rated

There an echo in here? I know we’re quieter than other forums but….

I see we’re being given a scouse loan for the season. Leighton Clarkson.

Can Kennedy play on the left? I mean, he sounds like an exciting player and it shows how highly the club regard him by the length of the deal, but seems an odd move. Regardless, looking forward to seeing what he can do.

So it seems but apparently they may be re doing it? . Not sure if another winger is what we need anyway.

I can only really comment from what I see here in NZ and the game is definitely growing. Wellington Phoenix are going to make sure that as many of their men and womens games are back to back, with the womens being the curtain raiser. Obviously this is also helped by the fact that the next WC will be here so it’s getting a lot of press. I think I’ll try and make it along to at least one or two games. Is the quality the same as the mens? No, but I’m definitely willing to give it a go.

Time to kick our league season into gear and our first league home game. Last weekend was as expected as it was disappointing but will give the team the benefit of the doubt. There were a few positives to take from the game but overall I think we may need to be patient. That being said, playing st mirren is probably a team to gain some confidence against. I expect nothing but a victory nor will anything less be acceptable. Obviously will have Scales back into the squad so expect to see mccrorie back in midfield. Another game for Bojan to get up to speed and hopefully we see Ramirez rather than Duk coming on. out Bed bed bed 2-0 Dons, Miovski and Stewart

Been good from what I’ve seen so far. Kiwis have been very happy as they’ve been doing pretty well. watched some of the cycling and swimming this morning.

It sounds like it wasn’t the worst performance, although it’s hard to judge from the comments here and on Twitter Expected nothing from today, they are champions, same team as last season that were pretty damn good. Disappointed? Yes, unexpected? No. We’ve a lot of new players but we also know there’s still a bit to do in the transfer market. Not being able to play our preferred XI is not ideal and this does highlight that. I would hope as the season progresses we make it a bit more competitive and give a better account of ourselves. Will wait for the highlights to form an opinion, but it wasn’t as bad as I thought I’d wake up to. I will say this though. A couple of Tim mates that were at the game were actually quite impressed by some of our players. They saw potential in our team so it does give me hope.

When do we play them? Hopefully he can last until after our game