StAndrew7

Survival.

Will be intriguing to see what formation we play next season. Reports from Hartlepool fans are that he's a very good keeper, so delighted with that. Especially the 3 year deal. Delighted we're getting our business done this early - Robbo learning his lessons from having to throw his team together last minute at Oldham, perhaps?

I suppose it depends on where we play Tanner - if we deploy him as a winger then I think a central attacking midfielder would be a decent signing. A lot will depend on what formation Robinson wants to play, I guess.

I think my comparison to Moult was a bit unfair; I'm happy with him as a replacement/back up to a replacement for Moult if/when they come in. If he's Moult's replacement come August I'll be concerned.

True, but as pointed out he was playing in a team destined for relegation. He seemed to have a bit about him when we played them/when I've watched him that set him apart. Put him in a team with Frear and Cadden creating chances I think he'll score plenty.

A journeyman just like Louis Moult when we signed him then,aye?

Twitter feed saying signings announced this afternoon.

Why? We need a back up keeper too. My biggest concern would be signing him as our number 1 for next season - reeks of Dan T all over again. However, if he is signed as a back up to a seasoned pro who can bring him along and eventually lead to him being the successor (Graeme Smith/Gordon Marshall style) then I'm all for it.

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I'd argue that by today's showing Moult and Bowman have the potential for an even better understanding; the big man/little man routine could do us well if Moult is still about next year.

Thought we played well for 75/80 minutes today. Switched off for 10 and inevitably we conceded. What Samson was doing for the second I don't know - rushed his kick when there was no need to giving the ball away and then came rushing out only stand there like a statue. Campbell was absolutely outstanding and showed Pearson how a midfielder should play. Speaking of Pearson, he needs to get his foot in - shat out of far too many 50/50s today when if he'd been braver he'd have saved the back 4 on numerous occasions.

I'm sure McGhee said that Kennedy and Blyth were back training. I wouldn't be expecting McHugh before Christmas; post concussion syndrome is a horrible, horrible injury and can take months to recover from.

Where's this information coming from? I can't find anything online about it at all.

I very much doubt it, but I'll ask him when he's back in tomorrow!

Ditto; my Director is a 'pool fan and they love him down there.

I can't blame him for wanting to move on; it was no secret that letting him move on was part of the original deal/discussions when he signed. The manner in which he's went about it however, I'm not happy with at all. IF he ends up staying, gets his head down and plays well until January, fine. It won't change my feelings about how he (and his agent) have handled the situation and he'll get all the abuse he warrants for that from me, frankly.

By handing in the TR he's devalued himself as an asset for the club, as any bidders now know he wants to leave. I'm hoping the club have the resolve to hold out for a decent sum/valuation of him, particularly considering how much players of his type have been going for of late.

A left back would be lovely, please. Oh, and a keeper who doesn't provide assists to the opposing team, too.

Marvin for me; difficult to ignore a goal and two assists! Mentions to Moult and Cadden.

I was about to say the same; I think the sponsor looks great on this shirt. Adds a bit more contrast and depth to it.

I don't know if we do or not; their fans seem to suggest that we don't as it's an international transfer but I thought that 'window' as it were was closed now? I know we used it to sign Porter compensation free but that was years ago.

It's higher than where Moult and Johnson were playing before they signed... but aye. It's not the best, particularly having endured watching Accrington Stanley for 2.5 years.

Apart from the gaping hole in the middle of the park, you mean?

Certainly beats Freddy Dindeleux in the Club Shop, as posts in this thread go... I should add.. great news if it happens.

I'd be surprised if Watt steps up based on what I've seen of him so far. He steadied the ship a bit at East Fife (Law was getting a roasting that night) but equally, Watt has been roasted on the occasions I've seen him play there in the SPFL last year. The old cliché of 'perhaps a pre season with McGhee' can be rolled out here; I sincerely hope it'll help him progress on to a 1st team player but I've yet to be convinced.