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Could tempt them with the chance to win the cup back. It would only trophy they'd have this side of the new season!

I don't think it's as simple as that. Harkins is undoubtably a very gifted footballer. More so, IMO, than Mwan. Paul beats him hands down for sheer graft and determination. If the chips are down, he's your man. IF you have a midfield full of grafters then you can afford to give Gary free rein. It's difficult, though not impossible, to accomodate that type of player but it would be great if could teach the old dog new tricks and develope him into a hard working but still gifted individual. This would send his value through the roof and increase his earning potential into the bargain.

Not quite the word I would use. The first and last letters? Yes But I would replace the rest with l,u,s,l,h,i. But in a less random manner!

There is no point in blindly "hoofing the ball" up the park. It just allows better teams to take control of the ball and puts pressure on the team without it. Playing the long ball requires midfielders with pace AND quick thinking and only works if the opposition don't expect it. Similarly. Passing tthe ball slowly out of defence allows the opposition to regroup and steals the space. Any team needs to mix things up and, when passing through needs quick incisive passing and moving from the players. Anyone who says there is a simple solution is, IMHO, simplistic in their outlook. Play the ball out quickly and make sure there is space between the player with and the player receiving the football. Short passes are a liability in defnsive situations. IF there is an opportunity to play the long ball over the top to a quick, (not a Thommo), forward then, by all means, do so.

I like Higdon. I really do. BUT. A big slow goalscorer. Where would we play him? Alongside our new captain? Drop Thommo? luxury backup given his probable salary level.

Did the lad have a footie strip on or was there a sticker on his back denoting his profession?

I think you'll find things are even worse. League 2 AND some below can compete , even outstrip, our wage ceilings.

Having thought about it, drank on it, mulled it over, talked it through with my wife, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, neice, nephew, gandson, grandaughter, postman pat and his black and white cat, not to mention my newly appointed anger management guru, AND slept on it, I still cannot believe we have got rid of the organ grinder and kept the monkey for the sake of loose change!

I have also advocated the need for a collossus at the heart of our defence but the present incumbents have slightly exceeded my expectations recently. Cheesey has been more consistent than I anticipated and McGregor, for the most part, has performed as I expected. It doesn't mean I think improvement is impossible. Just that perspective as far as last season is required.

Craig and co haven't even got their feet under the table and you are "in the know"? Harkins' complaints appeared to focus around Danny. Danny's gone. Harkins is, IMO, more likely to get near double figures than Gowser as a number ten. The one thing Gowser has in his favour is he is like a miniature rottweiler who hounds anyone in the vicinity. Harkins is more cultured in his style.

S**tbag!

I have to admit that I now am sorry my missus went down to Saint Mirren Park and parted with a large sum to renew our briefs. If I had another chance I would be changing my mind and doing as the OP suggests he's doing. Or not doing as it happens. I am totally underwhelmed by this appointment and disgusted at the turn of events.

Absolutely shocking decision. At best it would suggest a bit of back stabbing. At worst we have axed the organ grinder to entertain the monkey. Fire pan fire springs to mind!

Aye. Close this p!shy thread!

I am more comfortable with our defence's contribution than those of Hearts, Kilmarnock, Partick or Ross County. As for Hibs? Not if it meant taking the rest of the dross!

They don't count..... CAUSE THEY'RE DEED!

AFAIK, The reasons given for Bahoken's failure was to do with his attitude in training, or not training. The club then found they couldn't dispatch him due to contractual issues. Our very poor defence have a better goals against return than all but one of the bottom six.

Given the quality of possible replacements heralded on here I wouldn't swap DL for many. The one's that spring to mind in a positive way would be too expensive. Lambert? Definitely out of our leaue in more ways than one. Clarke? He'd laugh at the wage level. Davis? I doubt he'd want to manage the club he owns.

Great thinking. We should all buy one for the kids and ourselves then none of us will get lost in that crowd!

Bl**dy Hell! Another thread to discuss Danny's future? Can't be much doing in ds10land!

I believe the potential promotees needed to apply for permission by 31st March this year. I presume all three did so. Edit to add. Just did a search and found this. http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/spfl-promotion-challengers-face-march-deadline-to-prove-they-are-turf-at-the-top.23206421

I have a bit of a connundrum here. I wouldn't mind seeing any of Hibs, County or Killie condemned to the second tier but I don't want Plastic pitches anywhere near the top league. All Championship, ( what a stupid idea to call it such), contenders play on artificial surfaces so it's close to no change for me.

Kenny has taken time to find his feet, (or should that be sweet left foot?), since coming back from injury but, for me, it's been worth the wait. A genuine talent who I am sorry we didn't tie down when he was struggling with fitness and form.

I am swaying toward the present manager being handed another opportunity and on a 2 year deal for the reasons already highlighted. My opinion has been changed and, now, rechanged. The one thing for sure is the club need to act quickly. What needs done is a review of players and deciding who should be offered future employment. This CANNOT be done properly if the manager's position is unclear. If he's in, get it sorted. If not? Then identify and formalise an offer for the future incumbent This has to be done as near to now as possible. Then and only then can the players be chosen and contracts handed out. We do not want to be chasing our tails as we head for the first training session of 2014-15 as we did in 2013-14.

I do hope you're kidding. FFS, READ THE POST...... COMPLETELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!