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I left at HT, so I’ll keep my assessment to the first half: Nick Walsh is a useless prick. Stama spent nearly the entire half glued to the centre circle. He needs to offer far more movement and presence up top. He’s a penalty box striker and that’s it.

It’s all ifs and buts just now. For what it’s worth, I didn’t rate Stama even before the transfer talk, so that’s definitely shaping my view that any profit is good profit. Either way, we need a new starting CF.

Some folks are discussing Stama as if he’s the last striker on earth. He’s replaceable. And a profit for him, of any kind, would be a steal. We’re a player trading club after all. We should be looking to cash in and offer that money for Ronan Hale or similar. I’m confident JBA already has CF additions lined up.

Moult has signed for League Two side Crewe Alexandra.

Finish work at 3, pub by 4, and at the game for 7. Really looking forward to this one.

If the Stama rumours are true, we should be taking that money and laughing all the way to the bank.

Many of us didn’t, and that’s why we turned on him over a year before he finally buggered off, lashing out like a victim on his way out.

CB and CF.

On Wilson, the positive is that being coached by JBA and learning alongside someone like Manny could really bring him on. Manny is clearly ahead of him just now, but Wilson has the attributes. He just needs the right coaching, a bit of confidence and the freedom to take players on and make mistakes. Johnny K also looks like he is starting to come good, which is a bit of a relief for everyone.

Of the four League Cup games, this was clearly our best overall performance so far. We’re still very much a work in progress and remain two or three players short of having a solid squad. Bring on Friday night.

Aye, they’re both as thick as mince and attract illiterate bigoted gimps.

I think you’re referring to Elijah Just, who we signed from AC Horsens.

What do you make of the potential midfield trio of Watt, Slattery, and Fadinger? I thought there were signs of a promising partnership starting to develop against Peterhead. I’d expect to see the same three start again against Morton.

I completely agree. You can throw in the usual excuses too: plastic pitches, it being too hot or too wet. As if the opposition aren’t dealing with the exact same conditions.

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.

No

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.