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Thor could easily be added to this list - he’s been pretty much crocked since arrival . 3 guys who are regularly injured and even when fit doubtful that they’re any good . be interesting to see what happens with TW - perhaps he stays as thought he’d be gone by now.

After what felt a slow start the club are churning through the signings quite nicely now . working though keeper - defence - midfield . I was wondering if we’d be resigning Spittal now given all the signings hearts have made or perhaps a cheeky loan for Turnbull . Anyway , it’s coming together and beginning to feel get more optimistic about the season ahead .

Kirk is without doubt one of my favourite players ever - even outside the cup I loved his attitude . the cup was fantastic . I remember feeling confident in extra time because he hasn’t scored yet and he didn’t let us down . Despite all of that and him being a cult hero I don’t believe he’s the best ever signing . I more think he was the worse ever sell - I was livid that we traded him and McGill and for eddy May and money - wtf

That’s very much our type of player - think he’d be a decent signing

Priestman was excellent . He and fadinger at the heart of all good things . some of the new lads looked decent. Thought the youngsters were out their depth - Alfred has been waxing lyrical about a few but I just don’t see it . Appreciate the kids are kids so not being harsh - more that I don’t think the manager needs to be singling them out

Priestman has been excellent . He and fadinger at the heart of all good things

What a peach

Best signings for me are Cooper and Bobby Russell - bringing class and guile to FP. There's a long list of very good players over the ages and could create a full team from Randolph all the way through to Coyne and Coyle but in my time watching the club I couldn't believe how good these guys were. Just was brilliant last year but these are my all time favourites.

Good business . As welcome as the money is, he’ll be very tough to replace . Best of luck to him , he’s a class act

We are massive favourites at 1/7 to win 8/1 draw 20/1 for them to win. Given they are 16 games in to their season I thought that was a bit of a leveller but the bookies odds gave me the injection of positivity that I needed

Stunned to learn wilson is only 21 . He’s been around the first team for 4+ years . i can see why previous managers extended his contract but suspect the championship is his level

It’s great to see the defence coming together . A keeper and 3 first choice defenders . Well done on that side . Next job midfield

Sounds like cracking business for us and glad it’s not dragging on . ideally sort the TW situation out and that should be all outgoing sorted . we could do with a couple of headline signings.

Thanks - seems like the majority of experienced players are struggling but wasn't sure if some weren't playing as leaving. All feels a bit discombobulated at the moment.

Where is AP ? I know many people don’t want him back etc but given he is back - why wasn’t he in the squad the other night ?

I don’t think it’s accurate to say we can’t control the signings and that slower due to World Cup here’s the SPL Aberdeen – 11 Heart of Midlothian – 11 Falkirk – 10 Dundee United – 9 St Johnstone – 8 St Mirren – 6 Kilmarnock – 6 Rangers – 6 Dundee – 5 Hibernian – 5 Motherwell – 4 Celtic – 1 In addition we had more players leave than any other club so a known rebuilding job .

From a transfers in perspective - we're still very short in numbers. If Im being honest I"m lost in terms of who's injured , who's leaving but bottom line we're in a significantly weakened position than both the end of last season and same stage last season. I've read a few posts about no need to panic as we have until September - I'd accept perhaps 1 or 2 late arrivals but right here , right now it feels like we're well behind the curve of where we should be.

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For me it smacks of put the ‘wee club back in it’s place ‘ not so much for playing good football but for daring to challenge and have an opinion - feedback offered by the club is taken as critique and attack . All very shallow minded . Had things been reversed would an OF player be punished with ban at the time Slattery was , would they face a 4 game ban now ? had Motherwell invaded the pitch before the games had ended and behaved the way Celtic did - would the punishment be minor ? im trying not to sit with a tinfoil hat on but the evidence and outcomes are staggering .

He was brilliant last season wasn’t he . wish him all the very best and continue to hope to see more quality like him come through the door .

Personally feel that the SFA have targeted us the wee club on a couple now . first Slattery and now this - like many have said - disgraceful

At the moment it's underwhelming. On the downside Top manager leaving + top players left/leaving + small squad + injuries are a tough part of the equation. One the upside Adding Alfred + 3 signings by mid July. Observations Injuries to Jonny, SOD, McGinn, Hendry & McGhee - no suprises there ,majority often pick up injures or getting on. Conclusion None of the above was unknown or surprising. What we've to date secured isn't sufficient. Without a competitive ball being kicked it's very difficult outline how we'll be competitive for top 6. Hoping and willing to be impressed with a surge of quality coming through the door but so far it's underwhelming.

And their strip - love it Quality of play is similar to watching us last season too . pretending I’m watching the mighty well - couple of quality teams .

Can’t help but interpret ‘youthful’ meaning likely to stay for next season . was positive to hear Dawes is busy

That’s generally my view. Even just replacing Jen’s would have made it difficult to repeat . now the spine of the team are leaving or left and replacements have been thin on the ground . May just be that I can’t cope in the heat but i don’t have high expectations at the moment .