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Voting starts today for the two available places on the Board. Make your voice heard, as they say.

Stop Simon Murray scoring and we have a chance. They have shipped even more goals than us (or anyone else) this season, so we need to keep the pressure on their defence.

I wouldn't single just Casey out for the first goal, but it's about the 283rd time he's been caught out of position and lacks the speed to recover. Thompson at least made it back in time to attempt a tackle while Casey was arriving just in time to see the shot hit the back of the net.

Turnbull officially relegated yesterday. Wonder if he has an escape clause in his contract.

Nice to have some choices this week, but given how much we've struggled creating chances recently, my vote is for Watt. When he's on it, he's a difficult man to stop.

Pricing is always a problem, but seeing as it plays such a key part of income, we would need to find other revenue streams to offset it. Or, of course, spend less on player salaries with all that entails. It's likely everything else is going to jump in price this year too, so I totally understand people picking and choosing their games.

I have no fear about finishing 11th. Much more interested in securing 7th place.

I'm not saying he's great. I'm saying our defence has been terrible for at least 3 seasons and even if today's keeper let a dozen soft goals this season that would a minor contribution to the overall honkingness of that car crash that is our central defence.

I'd be amazed if 42 points isn't enough to stay above 11th. 2023/24 11th team (and 10th) had 35 2022/23 11th had 34 and 10th had 40 2021/22 11th had 35 and 10th had 42 2020/21 11th had 36 and 10th had 39 2019/20 Covid year so skipped it 2018/19 11th had 32 and 10th had 33 I won't go back any further, but it would be an unusual table this year if 42 is anything less than 10th.

Most of that is down to our terrible defenders. I'll give them more of a pass today due to lack of available personnel, but our defence has been honking for a few seasons now.

Back level with St Mirren. If anyone put a bet on 5 goals in this game, happy retirement! Meanwhile, take your pick...

2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from the last 6 isn't the worst slump I've had to endure. Ourselves and St Johnstone actually come into the bottom half of the split as the teams with the best form. I don't expect this one to be pretty, and I have no doubt St Johnstone will be in anti-football mode. The key to the result will rest on whether or not we can figure out how to score.

Bin it.

Even as we speak, some fans are firing up Google Translate to find the German phrase for "wage thief"

But second best garbage amongst the 5 other garbage teams whose form is also garbage.

Armstrong and Watt.

Good point. Will be interesting to see if there are any coaching changes over the summer.

A one year deal for a squad player who we know will struggle to be fit for half a season is a waste of money. I hope Wimmer has better ideas than that. Moult was great when he was here. When we sold him, he was crocked and has struggled to play an entire season ever since. It's a shame for the guy, but we shouldn't be signing him any more than we should have re-signed van Veen. Bring him back as a coach to teach new signings how to shoot.

The Herald report says Goodwin "wants to lower the age profile". I imagine they can save a few quid too.

Since he left us, I don' think he's performed near the same level. We got his peak levels. He's a better footballer than our current centre backs, mind you, but he's obviously not coming back for obvious reasons.

Aimless high balls are the product of players who aren't comfortable on the ball. As Wimmer is looking for players to be comfortable on the ball, I have some hope he won't be picking too many of the punt-it-and-hope brigade. Although his choices are limited somewhat by the limited number of players we have that can pass.

Kettlewell currently with the highest bid for away-team manager.

Given Wimmer's preference for players to be comfortable in possession, Halliday is one of about 3 or 4 players we have that are capable of that. In the grand scheme of things, I thought he was one of our better players this season. It's Casey I wouldn't have on that list because, as I have mentioned elsewhere, I don't think the unquestionable energy he brings to the team makes up for the fact he is poor at defending (which is his main role). No obvious standouts, though.

As big a fan of Slattery as I am, I don't think he has enough games under his belt for POTY. My vote is for Tawanda Maswanhise. His form was a little up and down, but he added a much needed bit of spark and flair at various times during the season. I'm also voting for his goal against Dundee Utd, partly for his celebration when he jumped over the player that he just sat down before he scored. EDIT: that's what I get for not looking at the site before I posted here. I foolishly thought I'd be allowed to vote for my POTY.

As bad as some people might think we are right now, our recent form in our last 6 games is only matched by St Johnstone. The other 4 teams have been playing worse than us. I certainly prefer our position (and form) in the table to the position where you have a 6 point gap to make up just to avoid the playoff spot.