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Supposedly we're in for a young left back on loan from Man United [emoji848]

Last season, bringing Gus on board was the right call from GLS. We had a manager who had no knowledge or experience of the Scottish game so having someone like Gus with his experiences would have no doubt been very useful for Oran to have. But this season, We have Goody and Sharp in charge, two guys who have played most of their footballing career in Scotland and know the leagues very well. Surely these guys could have worked with Tony to identify and recruit players without the need of a Technical Director? Waste of a Wage IMO

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Can they play LB and CF?

Erwin would have been a ideal signing for us this season. Was outstanding in his last season at Motherwell which ultimately earned him his move to the English Championship. I remember "that" game at Fir Park in 2015 where he tore our defence a new one that day.

Breadner featured for less than a minute against Edinburgh City Erhahon has underperformed in the Betfred Cup although I do have some sympathy for him considering he's having to play Full-back instead of his natural position in Midfield.

Unfortunately due to how thin the squad is, There is no fear of being taken out the team if a player is underperforming. If we brought some younger players into the squad, it sends a message to these players that the performances aren't good enough.

Given we are all but out the cup, It would be good to see a few of the younger lads get their chance tonight like Cammy Breadner & Scott Glover.

We are short of bodies and it’s difficult for the players as the majority of them have played three games in a week. At this time of the season that’s not ideal preparation. They’re not anywhere near as fit as what they should be at the moment and you would like to have more options there to freshen things up like some of the bigger clubs can. But I knew taking on the job that we had a job on our hands to get people in. But we’re doing all we can to make that happen before the league starts. There’s not enough in the squad at the moment. It would be unfair throw kids in at this stage as they’re not quite ready. We need good first-team pros who can come in and make a difference. We’re confident of getting one or two over the line soon but it takes time. I wouldn’t have thought we’d have any in before Tuesday. There’s none close enough to say they’ll be over this weekend to sign papers. Easter Road is the priority.

Our Technical Director really needs to take some responsibility here, one of his main duties as DOF is helping the manager identify and recruit new players He said, "A major part of it is recruitment, getting out and about, building the network and trying to attract players to the club" If we are so far behind every other club in the league in terms of recruitment, What is the point of having a Technical Director?

Anthony Stokes

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Yeah could have done

Don't know where you heard about Osyra bud, He moved to a club in Poland two weeks ago so I can't see him moving again. The Bartošák rumour might have something in it, former teammate of Hladký at Slovan Librec.

Got mine this morning bud. On general sale as of 10am this morning. Still quite a few left which is quite surprising as I thought we would have sold the allocation within the first few days.

Thanks bud [emoji106]

I reckon Djorkaeff is already signed up and we're just waiting for the official confirmation. He was playing quite well on Tuesday but was hooked at half time which suggests Goody wants to keep him fit for Sunday?

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Both trialists (Cossou & Francillette) are nowhere near as good as the CBs we already have the club. Thought the big No.6 started off very nervous but came into the game slightly toward the end of the 1st half. Won a few headers in the air. Would be very surprised if we signed ether tbh.

Hoping the club do their upmost to keep a hold of Vàclav for the season ahead. One of the best keepers at the club in recent times. I'd rather see him leave for nothing in tje summer than we lose him now for peanuts and we struggle to find someone to replace him.

Spot on [emoji122] We have a squad that is desperately needing strengthened in several areas. If we start judging the team on pre season games against Rosario and Peterborough then this forum has truely gone to s**t I have the utmost faith in Goody & Co to bring in quality signings ahead of the upcoming season. (Ah baws it's 2-0 Peterborough, Goody out)

Get this arrogant cock out of our football club Proving once again that he's not the type of player to get his head down and prove people wrong, he's just gonna moan and whine whenever something doesn't go his way. Don't let the door hit you on the way out Josh.

Youri Djorkaeffs son travelled with the squad. Seemed to do reasonably well against Rosario, allows Goodwin to get a look at him as he missed the friendly over in Belfast.

How did the No.10 play bud? It was Oan Djorkaeff, Ex Nantes midfielder