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Not been convinced by him so far and not sure I would have taken up the option on him.

Not seen a Wellington game so far. Sydney v Central Coast on in back ground just now. 1-1 and can see why both teams are mid table. Perth v Auckland is on later and might watch that as -3 outside just now.

Melbourne City making hard work of beating bottom of the league Brisbane. Just as I type this they go 1-0 up.

Moyes allegedly going back to Everton.

Tobers has to start. I would not be starting Polvara at centre back. Think too many people are reading too much into 45 minutes against a Motherwell team that were happy not to attack. Even then they did miss a couple of sitters. Hearts will be coming at us full of confidence so think Polvara will get found out pretty quickly. As bad as he has been I would go with McDonald on Sunday but play him on the right of the defence rather than the left. I would also stick with Nisbet as the striker as he was doing okay in first half on Sunday and probably unlucky to be subbed. Replacement buses for the train due to engineering works make it a shite journey on Sunday. In Pub Y long journey back to capital 2-1 Nisbet and Keskinen.

Clearly bullshit but can you imagine him and Rubi as your centre back pairing.

Been to few games at Brammall Lane and always been well attended so surprised that gate that low. Think you are right that TV is probably to blame but think it’s also FA cup has been devalued down south and fans are no longer interested in it even in lower leagues.

Think he was always odds on to go when West Ham pulled the trigger on Lopetegui. Think Everton interviewed Potter as well so be interesting to see where they go.

Hadn’t noticed they were only 2 points outside relegation places. Maybe not a surprise he is gone then.

West Ham manager punted only 7 months after they chased Moyes out the door. Being replaced by Graham Potter who is not holding out for Tribute Act gig after all.

If we make Europe we will need to have more Scottish born/developed players to meet UEFA squad requirements so would expect to see more come in this summer. Also as Rico says once Thelin gets a better understanding of game here he will start to look at players in this country.

Think she left when he moved to Italy.

Striker Hearts signed seem to take 3 working days to get his and he is not a full international so should hopefully get Tobers through in a similar timescale.

Yeah missed 6 games for Utrecht due to injury then could not get his place back. Joined PNE week before they changed manager to Heckingbottom who plays a system that does not use wingers. As you say Thelin knows him so not such a punt. I do wonder where he is going to play as Keskinen has looked better on the left than on the right. Do we move Keskinen back to the right or play Okkels there.

Right sided player who can play centre back and right back.

Always felt that McGrath is one of those players who looks great in a winning team but is one of those who disappears when team is struggling. Agree with Rico that McKenzie looks like he is still not fully fit after injury. Think Devlin looks like he might playing with an injury. That said with a winger coming in I suspect McGrath might be away this window.

Scott Burns reporting it’s a loan deal with option to buy. Only played 5 games for Utrecht and 10 games for Preston in last two years. Wonder if this means Duk or McGrath are away in this window?

Pictures on line tonight of Gunn at ABZ allegedly meeting a player. No idea who it is.

There is also a rumour there may be an offer in for Gueye. Not seen anything to back that up so suspect it’s bullshit.

Jimmy saying both have long term injuries and he hopes we will see them again this season. Rumour is Sokler is done for season and Molloy has broken collar bone so out long term if not the season.

Need to get someone in sharpish if rumours about Molloy and Sokler being done for the season are true.

Another two very odd substitutions. Keskinen especially looked our best player.

McDonald and Nisbet off for Polvara and Clarkson. I genuinely have no idea what we are doing.

Leven red carded in the tunnel at half time.

Not sure Rubi even touches Watt with his head but still stupid to react. McDonald on left side has been a joke again. Assume Molloy must be injured as not even on the bench. Have to say Palaversa has been poor again and there is no way we should be taking on option him. Nilsen was fine until the Jinx Rico turned on and been shit since or maybe ran out of steam about then. Going to be long 2nd half.