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Id much rather watch DT play for us until his contract expires and take the development fee than accept some lowball offer from Septic or anyone else. We looked after his rehab. They wanted to cut their offer to do the same so clearly understand there was a cost attached to it. The price should be the same or be gone!

Jesus, theres some torn faced barstewards on here.....

Our media team are really something else! That was a great watch and really brings into focus how precarious the career of a professional footballer can be. Was interesting to hear that the injury was much more serious than initially disclosed and great to see Davids resolve to get back to his best. I hope we get to see more than just a fleeting glimpse of him back in claret and amber, but there is no doubting the boy is still heading to the top!

I know Ya Bezzer doesnt like 3 at the back but I agree that 4 in midfield is sometimes overun. Sometimes your hand is forced. Easily tweaked from 3-5-2 to 4-4-2 by dropping Tait deeper. Grimshaw could be an option in a 5 and Turnbull could be a straight replacement for Polworth for the last half hour. Gillespie Gallagher Hartley Dunne Tait OHara Polworth Campbell Aarons Watt Long

I had kinda ignored Dunne as I didnt think he was fit enough yet. However, given our lack of options he may well be asked to step up. Id forgotten Donnelly was suspended but that makes things even tougher selection wise. I think its fair to say we may continue to struggle the next few weeks unless Robbo stumbles upon a formation that works.

For us to go to a flat back 4 we would need to bring Grimshaw back in at right back and play Tait on the left which most people on here criticise regularly. The only other option is Donnelly in one of the full back positions. However, if O'Hara is injured we might need him back in midfield as we cant risk Turnbull in there from the start at this stage. Our selection problems appear to be getting worse rather than better. Ross County could be interesting. PS. Great to see Turnbull back. Will take a few weeks to get back up to full match sharpness, but a very positive step on the road to recovery. Now if he would just sign that new contract.....

Agree with most of that. Thought he was late on the second tackle so was a yellow imho but not the worst tackle you will ever see. I dont remember being that infuriated with Hunts tackle at the game but when you see it on tv its an absolute shocker. I was more angry with the ones on Campbell and Tait which seemed to escape the BBC highlights.....

Just like The Big Hoose!

I have to hold my hands up here too. I scoffed at talk of signing him and thought he would be a waste of space and possibly disrupt the dressing room. However, his attitude appears to be good and the early signs are promising.

Airdrie are our big rivals. Until they comeback we dont really have a proper derby. I love the fact that Accies have actually only beaten us 1/9 on that pitch though, considering how gash we are on it!

Well you could look at it that way. But I thought it was excellent leadership. The Hamilton player was 2 yards from the touchline and standing up. He should have gone to the side of the pitch for treatment and allow the game to continue. If the ref had done this we would have gained an advantage for the corner that was going to be taken. Its the kind of thing Willie Miller and numerous Glasgow Clubs captains made careers out of......

Didnt think anyone really excelled for 90 mins today, certainly not in the midfield. However, as usual, Big Declan strolled it for the most part. I also actually quite liked his yellow card for telling the ref that the Hamilton player could be treated behind the goal!

I like McIver. He plays with his head up and is always looking to effect the game positively whether it be closing a man down or a forward pass or trying to get a shot away. It doesnt always come off for him but his body language is a million miles away from that of Seedorf, Manzinga and even Hylton (albeit he is the best of the 3 by a distance)

Lol! I meant to have McIver in there to support Watt! Typo! I am assuming Long wont be fit, but if he was obviously Id have him in ahead of McIver.

Best case scenaro..... Carson Tait Gallagher Donnelly Grimshaw Campbell O'Hara Polworth Aarons Watt Worst case....... Carson Tait Hartley Donnelly Grimshaw Campbell O'Hara Polworth Aarons Watt

Team selection is going to be a headache with Carroll now injured as well. If Dunne isnt ready/risked on the plastic I can see Tait plating left back and Grimshaw at RB, which doesnt really resolve any of the issues we all know exist and we end up with a patchwork defence again. If Gallagher hasnt recovered from his virus then that issue is compounded even further. Shape and formation will depend very much on who is available. One thing is a must and that is O'Hara in midfield. Im also not against he idea of Carson starting. Gillespie is a very good shotstopper but his distribution isnt great. If he isnt signing a new contract and leaving for free in the summer Id be keen to give our new no.1 some gametime.

We had one in the 2nd half. He was wearing no52. If the manager had picked him to start with you have to wonder if the first half would have been quite so desperate.

The only way to beat a hight press is to be good on the ball and have plenty of movement in front of you to give you options. Last night it was clear that St Mirren had done their homework and had targetted Hartley and Grimshaw.

We are currently paying him a wage. Boy is quoted as saying he loves it here and would be receptive to staying long term so I dont think he would be that difficult to deal with.

Mark O'Hara by a country mile. He has consistently been our best midfielder since the winter break and should never have been dropped tonight. He was an absolute standout when he came on and allowed everyone else to up their game. We should be offering this boy a pre-contract right now to get him signed up for next year. Mentions for Donnelly who was excellent at centre half. Tait who looked back to his old self and must start Saturday. Watt, who grew into the game and showed that he may indeed have something to offer us. Hylton, Aarons and Grimshaw all had decent second halves. Maybe playing everyone in their right positions will catch on?

Where to start with that? I was concerned when I saw the team selection, with Gallagher missing and O'Hara inexplicably dropped to the bench it didnt bode well. Tactically it was clear after about 15 mins that the 4-3-3 was again failing us. Our midfield was being overun and as a result our already shaky defence was cruelly exposed time after time. It was crying out for an extra man in midfield. It shouldnt have taken until we were 4-1 down and a defender off injured for the manager to have made the change. An absolutely shocking first half all round. Having criticised the manager, credit where its due for the bold changes made at half time. O'Hara was an absolute standout in midfield and his performance allowed everyone around him to raise their game. Donnelly looked far more assured at centre half and Tait looked back to his old self. Even Grimshaw looked far more comfortable playing in front of him. It really was a rousing comeback, so credit to the manager and the players for rolling their sleeves up and not chucking it at half time. You dont get that kind of reaction if the manager has lost the dressing room. Unfortunately it just wasnt enough in the end. For those slating the players for missing penalties. Maybe spare a thought for the fact that most had played 120 mins on a heavy pitch and could barely walk let alone keep their composure to slot one away. Yes they are professionals, and yes they should do better, but there were mitigating factors. Hope the manager is now clearer about which players he can trust and those he cant now in certain positions and he might be considering a change away from 4-3-3 when the opposition dictates it is necessary. Saturday could be interesting.

Does seem a bit silly. The players all get the chance to heal wee niggles and injuries, all just to get them back playing 3 games a week after the break.

I dont pretend Dunne is the worlds greatest defender or that he would walk back into the team, but having him available again will be helpful with the run of games we have coming up. His pace would also let us press a little bit higher up the park.if it were needed.

I see Dunne played. Must be close to being back for the first team.

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