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Full current international, went to the euros in 2016 with Northern Ireland - I'd say he's better qualified than our other full backs to help us in this league. Let's hope he proves it on the park.

Some people think they can judge a player after one game, but that's flawed. Players can bust a gut to impress in their first game, meaning you get a false impression of their effort level and they can play above themselves that one time. Other players can suffer from nerves in their first game, which can lead to writing off a player who will settle down to be a very good player. And that's before looking at things like fitness, sharpness, getting to know team mates and tactics of the new club, and getting used to their surroundings. I'd never write off a player after one, or even a few games, although I have decided a player is a great signing after one game before, with varying results once they settled into their normal game. Stickroth was one who looked like he had the makings of a star, but rarely applied himself after his trial sub appearance against Rangers. Some players have the talent but not the drive, others the determination but not the ability. It's very difficult to say for certain on limited evidence how successful a player will be for us, so I don't get why so many try to do this instant assessment thing.

I reserve the right to completely change my previously stated opinion...

Morton 4-1 game, Livi 4-1 game. Dropped after both of those and came back stronger. Can't remember too many games where Baird has made big errors although I'm sure someone will know better. The boy has a fighting quality about him which pushes him to keep going after big mistakes. Whether he's good enough for this level won't be judged over 2 league games though.

Aye, the rumour was one of permanently and one out on loan. Neither has happened yet right enough...

You could be right, I just know that if a player isn't under contract he can sign whenever he wants. That kinda stipulation would make sense though.

Clubs outside the Premier League down south can still sign loan players until the 31st I believe. Also, King could still go back south if we cancel his contract as he'd be a free agent.

And on...

Agreed. Baird has made mistakes in the past and always come back stronger. We've moved up a level so it will be more difficult, but I'm sure he has the balls to come back from this a better player.

You've been on the forum long enough to understand how it goes, Stelios definitely led with his arm and deserved to go...

...and on and on...

You manage it with aplomb most of the time, so I'm sure you'll have no problems...

Apology accepted. Try harder next time. The matter is now closed.

On and on and on and on...

f**k me he's a bore. Makes me think oaky isn't all that bad - at least he can follow the thread of a conversation and doesn't care if he has the last word. This is torture - and I haven't even read that last car crash of a post of his...

Maybe it will mean youth taking the route of playing for lower league teams after moving through the boys clubs like it used to be, getting their experience that way before being snapped up by the bigger clubs for a fee, which would be no bad thing. The likes of Rangers and Celtic especially have an enormous amount of young boys on their books, almost all of whom are stifled there, before being released for not being big enough. Andy Robertson for one, Lewis Morgan another. As long we still have boys playing football then hopefully players will still come through. That's the difficult part though as clubs like ours do a lot of work in the community coaching kids. Interesting times ahead, hopefully kids aren't put off the game.

Yep - agree with all of that. Pace is the missing ingredient for me...

I can't believe you're writing a player off just because he signed for Ayr...

His mistake on Sunday was to try to be a bit too clever. Like you say, clear you lines, don't try anything funny or just give it short to someone who can pass - not all central defenders have to be Alan Hansen...

Look, it's clear that you were replying to someone else, just admit you made an arse of it and feel the pressure drop off you...

And still he wants the last word despite being in the wrong...

Jesus, if I went up to someone and started responding to an argument from someone else completely I'd look like a bellend. Coincidentally that's what you looked like, and your insistence on trying to constantly have the last word despite being clearly mistaken is really quite amusing. If you want to reply to someone, quote them, or at least reference who you're responding to, otherwise you come across like a weirdo shouting at passers by in the street...

You quoted me and made your point. If it was a continuation of your conversation with someone else, for future reference, best to quote them - otherwise it makes you look a bit silly.

You were quoting my post...

I didn't...