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Hearing Kettlewell was/is the main reason behind all the crocks. Who could’ve possibly seen that coming?

Delighted with the win, but that was a tough watch, especially the second half. Our general lack of end product in open play remains a real concern.

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I expect this game to be wide open. The toughest of our League Cup fixtures yet.

None of the outfield players really stood out, so Matty gets my vote for his confidence and distribution. Not that he had much else to do. He’s certainly not the tallest keeper out there, but it’s clear he’s a baller with a footballing brain that JBA will appreciate.

Looks like a simple 4-3-3.

Speaking as a native, West Central Scotland has never exactly been a hotbed of reason and sensibility.

Stenny have just this morning announced a raft of short-term signings to make up the numbers for their remaining League Cup games. If we can't pump this mob comfortably, I’ll be both surprised and pissed off. https://www.stenhousemuirfc.com/2025/07/19/warriors-there-is-no-better-game-day-feeling-than-adding-players-to-our-ranks/

All Stenny have to do is be patient and we’ll gift them the inevitable goal or two. I still think we’ll come away with the win, though.

We should be looking to win this game by at least 3-5 goals.

If Stama can stay injury-free—which is a big if—I’d say he has until winter to prove his worth. Otherwise, it might be best for both player and club to explore options for moving him on.

I’m neither tall nor overweight, yet Macron’s medium tops fit like a corset. Meanwhile, medium tops from other kit manufacturers back in the day still fit like gowns. I’m starting to think Macron is gaslighting us into believing we’re all fat bastards.

Aside from the defence being shite — which most seem to agree on — some other issues last night were our tendency to overplay and the consistently poor final ball. Sorting the defence has to be the priority, but I reckon the other two will sort themselves out in time. I should add that Slattery’s cross for our second goal was great.

Fadinger, with Watt a close second.

Just home and not entirely sure what to make of that, so I’ll stick to the positives and negatives. Positives Watt and Fadinger look like tidy additions to the midfield. Connelly looked fairly comfortable on his first start — barely tested, but not at fault for their goal. Manny could be moulded into a diamond with time. Just is a tricky wee player who I reckon will be useful in certain games. Slattery’s cross for the goal. Negatives The defence. Again. Jesus Christ. Wilson — what on earth has happened to him? I’m not sure how Sparrow fits into this team now. Stama is either crap or not being used to his strengths. The rain.