RicoS321

Great win today, in a game where Killie couldn't get close to the ref in terms of slowing it down, he was fucking awful. We were the better team and deserved our win. The subs made the difference. Gueye disappointing, needs to work far harder, looked like he'd been out on the lash. He wondered around the whole pitch without actually doing anything, it was like watching a Jet performance. Keskinen and Okkels not particularly good either. Shinnie, Clarkson and Dabbagh all very good when they came on, and Devlin did what he does and put his body on the line where others wouldn't (not sure it was a booking for their lad like, or a foul). Nisbet MOTM again though, he was really good with the ball. He's like a different player with another forward alongside him, and despite his poor performance, Gueye made a lot of room for Nisbet to take it into feet and use the wide players. Jensen did okay again. He put in a good tackle near the end, but special mention to Morris who ran sixty yards to double up on the guy to make it easier for Jensen. Mitov good, great to see him back.

Possibly. Raith maybe. Although, surely these things can happen in fairly short order, it's not like a proper signing.

That's the opposite of a martyr. Who the hell puts their kids ahead of football?

So he was here just in case we didn't get Dabbagh? All a bit weird. Even without Dabbagh, his game time would have been limited I'm guessing. He came back, didn't get in a squad, then returned. The guys at cove must still be training with us, we must know whether they are ready. Sounds like we were about to give him six months on our bench to make up numbers.

From our perspective, selfishly, yes. I was meaning from the point of view of the young lad looking for game time. We've essentially signed him for a two week stint, but he has to stay for the remainder of the season. Most other positions on the park, it would be fine, but centre half is fairly unique for an outfield position, in that you generally want a pairing playing 90 minutes each week (unless there is a build up of fixtures). Milne has barely kicked a ball all season, and he plays at centre half and right back. I guess as long as we've been clear that he was here as backup, that's okay, but I wouldn't be surprised if he was under the impression he'd be getting minutes. As I said previously, too, I'd like to think that he isn't getting any minutes when Milne is back (unless they both are).

I've heard he's being lined up for a summer move in the winter.

Helping Israel commit genocide is one thing, lickspittling to Putin another, but purchasing the Huns? The US has gone too far this time.

It's what he would have wanted. No mention of Darren Mackie in attendance. Expect he made the teas.

I would think so. Definitely be the first to be player at the same time. He'll be hoping they don't sack the youth coach too.

Doolan sacked by Partick. Brian Graham player manager manager.

@BigAl, was he any good?

Not really a trial though, is it? More of a one-off event.

This is the type of dedication to the rules that this forum appreciates Nah, Shinnie still has a big role to play. Whilst Nilsen is very good taking the ball under pressure, making space for himself, and trying to quickly play in others, he does go missing on the turn. Dundee walked through our midfield on numerous occasions, and a better team would have converted some of the chances they got. Palaversa is getting better every week, and I think he'll be key going forward too. However, I don't see Shinnie or Devlin being regulars for us next season (unless injuries occur). I think Thelin will see Jensen as our first pick right back, and I think he'll go for another midfielder in the summer, which will mean less and less game time for either player. I think we're in the midst of a gradual, but complete clearout. Shinnie will stay for a while because of locality, but I see his game time diminishing. I think Milne, MacKenzie, Morris, Vinnie, Nisbet, Clarkson, Polvara, McGrath will all be quietly moved on by this time next year (obviously some will leave independently for contract reasons), with Shinnie and Devlin perhaps seeing out the season, dependent on European requirements.

He's okay. Spurs fans don't have the slightest clue about the Dons back line. He isn't better than Tobers or Knoester. He's never going to be a left centre half for them either, or anybody else at a highish level. I think he'll be a very good right centre half in a few years, he has all the attributes of one, just very raw. I think loaning of young players for defence is a bit stupid, as you really want to be building a partnership for the future. I especially think we made a mistake on Dorrington, because he isn't left footed. I hope we don't see him in a Dons team again, but not because of the lad himself. It would mean that we've either had an injury or suspension or - more importantly - that he's getting a game ahead of Milne. If there are any injuries, left or right of defence, Milne should be first called upon. Then Molloy when he's fit. It's a shame for Dorrington, but I think we pulled the trigger a little early with his signing, and Knoester turning up a week later has basically ended his illustrious Dons career. I understand why the club did it, there's nothing guaranteed in transfer windows, it's just a shame that it's a young lad involved. Hopefully he'll get some benefits being here regardless. I wouldn't like to see us giving him minutes through any sense of obligation though. Edit: I was assuming that Milne was returning in the next week or so. Maybe that isn't the case.

I was just complimenting hearts, the other week, on their signings - getting proven SPFL players. I stand corrected.