RicoS321

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.

Thought Josh Mulligan looked good yesterday, and his contract expires in May. Wales again looking excellent for Killie. We should have been offering a wild pre-contract in January, but I expect he'll go down South in the summer.

Why is that a sign of shitness, rather than equality (which I'd have thought we all want)?

I thought MacKenzie did well today, and has been fairly solid since coming on against Hibs. He chased a ball down in their half, which the defender got to first, only to turn and see Okkels letting that defender off the hook by being nowhere near his man. The two aren't quite there yet as a partnership, and I suspect that's why he isn't going beyond him quite as often. He's better than Jensen on that side, and I was surprised he came off. I'm not quite sure what the thinking is there to be honest, but maybe he was tiring.

He did. Also, Gueye had a couple of moments where he was back "helping" and nearly fucked it for us. I like him up there with Nisbet, but it does mean we've got to be aware of him switching off going back the way. Sportscene pointed out that Gueye didn't touch the ball once in their box, but in just about every other centimetre of the pitch. I think we're still going to have to do a bit of shifting around in the front four, I'm not sure it's quite right.

Good result, probably just need one more win to avoid the drop. Back four were very good, as was Devlin when he came on. Jensen was fine on the left when he moved there. With three good fullbacks, I expect we'll just have to get used to rotation, which is fine. Thought Palaversa was decent. Gueye did a lot of work. Keskinen with an absolute beauty. I'd probably give MOTM to Nisbet though. Thought he put in a great shift, got in front of his man regularly and used the ball well, and quickly. He looked a very intelligent player today, and a goal and an assist is good going.

Jensen to left back. No need.

Shady Mo on to defend the lead.

What a fucking hit

Nisbet playing well though (typically waits for competition before he bothers his arse), so it'll be interesting to see what happens. He looks a big lad, so might come on for Gueye.

Aye, I noticed that too. I wasn't sure if it was just the camera angle, and he maybe had less space than I thought. Or maybe he didn't feel he had the pace to get away from the man. He can fairly ping the ball if he connects, so I'd like to see him drive and have a shot now and again.

Good half, fairly even stuff with both teams going for it but not giving much up at the back. Nisbet playing well for us. Gueye doing a lot of movement, but touch a problem. Back four all looking good. Keskinen and Okkels not really making the right runs and decisions. A long way to go to get three points.

Yasss. Some ball by Okkels

Who the fuck teaches camera men these days? It's fucking awful. Constant meaningless close ups of players and managers when the ball is in play, or just returning to play. It's horrendous. Who wants any of that guff?

Another fucking tattie field.

Aye, he's been not too bad at all. However, he isn't a sweeper, and Mitov is vital if we want to advance it quickly up the park. I'd give him another week though, he was clearly rushed back too soon last time round.

It's on the 15th, if that helps.

I'd just like to say that I quite like that you've put the date in the thread title. It threw me at first, but it's quite refreshing.