Kmcalpin

Both Hartley and Kipre are banned for this game; so we'll be forced to rearrange our defence.

Are you sure? I was always under the impression that it was only Aberdeen who torpedoed change.

Why are we posting about him on this thread? According to the Rancid and BBC he's ex Aberdeen and Dundee Utd.

His sell on fee will probably go to pay off previous "investors" as has happened with their earlier big transfer fees. I'm happy with our approach to squad building and its worked quite well.

Could they afford him??

Absolutely. Early days, very early days. Some of the "English lads" will take a month or two to settle in as Robbo said.

Nice finish from young Scott too.

Dixie Deans? 2 Scotland caps, 3 league titles with Celtic; 2 Scottish cups and a League Cup with Celtic. Appearance in European Cup semi?

Game cancelled?

Hugh Ferguson? Ian St John? Two worthy contenders to start with.

I noticed from Pie & Bovril that Shea Gordon appears to be on trial with Partick (Loan?) and Adam Livingstone is with QOS; again maybe a load deal. Can anyone confirm?

Does anyone know how the AGM went?

Of course not but its a definite factor; one of several though. At the very least it demonstrates to potential buyers that Scotland's international management rates the player. Not every decent player wins an international cap so that does say something.

Pretty much my view. I'd perhaps accept £900k + add ons. Am I right in thinking that the club calculated his development fee value at £600k? Other clubs and their fans talk up their players so why shouldn't we? If we don't get a decent offer, we should hold onto him and collect £600k next year. As the African says lets not forget he's a full international now and if he's as "mediocre" (or however you want to phrase it) as some of our fans seem to think why are bigger clubs interested in him?

Agreed. He's being brought in to remedy shortcomings in central midfield.

IF Kipre departs this window we will almost certainly look to bring in another central defender.

Moving away from purist issues like collars can anyone confirm if the claret band on the home shirt goes all the way round?

I'm expecting 1 more arrival, a striker, and perhaps 1 or 2 departures. Another youngster or 2 out on loan. But what do I know!!

Why do some fans want to copy the Roma kit? Whats so special about it? We should be ourselves.

Pretty much agree with that. If it isn't broken why fix it? Our defence played pretty well. That said, its only right that we work on weaknesses and that will involve changing some personnel in midfield and up front. Last season we often complained about lack of creativity, pace and ball retention in midfield and Robbo seems to be addressing that. I'm not in favour of playing one striker up front unless you have the right personnel and I don't think we do....just yet.

Reasonably happy with both kits and pleased to see white shorts for the home, although neither is earth shattering. I just hope that the claret hoop goes all the way round. Time to move on now.

I agree with your overall thinking Fizoxy but still think we're light up front and expect another striker to arrive. I don't think Tanner is an out and out striker and don't know much about Johnson's position ie AM or striker.

Given the plethora of midfielders on our books, I'm expecting one or two to leave before the window closes. There may be interest in Cadden & Campbell and I'm not sure where Frear fits in now. Our new signing may put Bigi or McHugh under pressure. Davie Turnbull may go out on a development loan.

I don't think he is similar in style to the midfielders we already have Greg. He's more of an all rounder who can combine aggression, tackling, good passing, and ball retention. Captain Oats summed up his apparent skills well on Pie & Bovril. He's more of a combination of what we already have, rolled into one player. He seems comfortable on the ball and able to create openings. Almost all of our current midfielders are one dimensional with the possible exception of Allan Campbell. If he turns out well it will strengthen our midfield and add a bit of much needed creativity.

Apologies, I misread your post, although it was a wee bit contradictory. Yes, its stronger but I'd argue also better in terms of quality, although only time will tell about that.