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That would make more sense. Given how carefully we guard personal information re our players (rightly so) that makes more sense. Never thought about that. Cheers!

You have visited a Scottish football ground before yes? Language is language. If its racist, sectatian, sexist, abusive, fair enough. What he used was just an adjective/adverb.

Not doubting the veracity. But its still mental! Carrying a knock fair enough, give him more time to recover before next week. But rested? We have a week until our next game. Resting him midweek would make more sense.

Not having a go at you here Wellgirl, but I'd be stunned if we are "resting" our mvp. That would be utterly mental in our current situation.

There are many things to disagree with MJC on. But Im pretty sure language isnt one of them. We are all football fans after all........

No. One of them is managed by Jim Goodwin!

I like both players. Both tidy footballers. My perception is that Davor gives the ball away less under pressure. But that might just be my perception. You have piqued my interest though. Im gonna make a point of paying particular attention to both today. What I would say is that they are both decent enough midfielders for our level and if we had a defence that didnt leak stupid goals (like the end of last season) we wouldnt be having this discussion as we would be focussing on the positives of what each brings to the table.

His corners were (shiter than normal) in the Alloa game though!

Me too. Alas, shoulda known better.

Personally, Ive had it with VAR. The clubs are paying a lot of money for it and we aint getting any better decision making. Its a farce and needs binned.

Very similar player to Furlong. Like them both. Be nice to keep him. Doubt we could afford it even if Blackburn did want to let him leave. No harm asking though.

No mate. On field decision was offside. So with no VAR it would remain offiside. Our goal was given on field. With no VAR goal stands.

Already been covered mate. But thanks. Had forgotten he was on loan.

Davor shouldnt have been hooked. He is defensively more solid than Paton and makes fewer errors. I do think Paton is quite a tidy footballer at times, but he does give the ball away quite a lot trying to play simple passes under pressure. I guess the same accusation could be made of Spittal at times, but on the whole his passes are always higher tariff and trying to break the lines, so I cut him more slack.

We certainly need to find some formula at the back that reduces the amount of really poor goals we lose. Problem is, any changes we make might upset the parts of the team that are currently doing well. Going to a back 4 wouldnt be the worst thing re the centre half issues, but we have some really attacking wing backs that are playing well going forward and not suited defensively to a 4. You would also lose some of the width they offer by doing so. Id definitely like an extra midfielder in there to try and control the play a bit better but if we go that way and stick with 3 at the back instead of a flat 4 it means only one up top and I really liked the look of Bair and Vale together last night in the first half. Whatever we do to strengthen by changing formation will have a knock on effect. It might be just getting the personnel mix right, or tailoring our set up based on the opposition shape. Not sure there are any easy answers.

Ah! No probs! Aye, wouldnt imagine Butcher suffers fools gladly. He wont be enjoying playing in front of a keeper so low in confidence, and I would imagine cant hide it even if he wanted to!

I did notice the ball at the corner thing last night and wondered about that. However, I think its like the ball over the goal line. You need to see the ball from directly above. The ball can be over the corner arc from above without actually touching the line on the grass.

Not sure I would read too much into that. The rest of the squad are still together. Evidenced by the fact that we nearly scored another late winner last night. Id guess SK wasnt happy it never stood because of Butchers push. And Butcher is just a torn faced destroyer who hates losing. Pretty sure they all shook hands later once the red mist subsided......

Ah bollocks! Id kinda forgotten he was on loan as we have him next season. Thats a bit shite really!

Not sure Blaney is the answer, but we havent been any more secure with Butcher at the back. He is supposed to be the organiser, but I havent seen any improvement in that area and he is as slow as a week in the jail. Certainly not the player he was at the end of last season. Really hope its not one injury too far for the fella. Given his age and how serious it was, I suspect he is done. Quite like the rest of your selection, although I do hope Halliday is fit. Bit more bite in centre of midfield than Miller and he will have a point to prove. Nice to have options though. Lets hope SK can use them wisely.

I really liked some of the football we played tonight. There is no doubt the midfield and strikers are buying into the managers philosophy and it is quite pleasing on the eye at times. I just wish he was able to get the same level of buy in/performance from the defence. This is where ours and SKs real problems lie.

I agree. Feels like an extended trial. Otherwise why sign Devine and put him straight into the team?

Love us to win this one, but I suspect it will be another in a long line of draws. Still, will keep us unbeaten in the league this year.

Thought Jack Vale had a very good first half but tired badly second half. Gent had a good game going forward but not so great defensively, particularly at their second goal. Bair scored 2 but was largley anonymous second half. For me Spittal was our MoTM. His work rate is incredible, always looking to create and play a forward pass and desire to win is second to none. We really need to be working hard on getting him to sign a new contract.

Would have taken a point before the game, but that really is a disappointing capitulation at 3-0 up. Our game management is shocking and we seem to lose the same types of goal over and over again. Im not sure if its uncertainty over Kelly, lack of communication or just a lack of desire to take responsibility to defend your area, but the goals we lose always seem to be really poor. That said, we played some really good football at times, scored some good goals, and might have sneaked it at the end if hadnt been for a stupid push by Butcher. Thought Vale looked a real handful on his first start. Has a good first touch and a bit of pace. Looking forward to seeing how he develops. Gent and Devine were both very good going forward, not so good coming back the way, particularly Devine who got a bit of a roasting from Duk. It was pretty pleasing that Duk didnt get much of a sniff after SOD came on after Stevie Tosh dissed him so much on coming on. It was the only sub that SK made that I really agreed with. Bringing Nicholson on I guess made sense, but I wouldnt have taken Davor off as it left us weaker at the back. Obika for Vale was also such a poor substutution as it rendered 2 up front practically useless due to Obika having no pace whatsoever. I get Vale had run his race and is still short of match fitness, but I didnt feel any of our subs (other than SOD) improved what was happening on the park. Overall, we have kept our noses ahead of Aberdeen, gone above Hibs and gained a point on Ross County. Not the worst day at the office. Just could have been so much better.