Kmcalpin

Pretty much this. Yes, more reinforcements would be required but we have to be able to perform at this level in midweek winter games in the likes of Falkirk or Paisley.

Yes, I've been saying that for some weeks now, as have some others. I'm confident that JBA will sign some new faces to rectify these weaknesses. A great crowd today of 10,616. It would have added to the atmosphere and our coffers. I couldn't make the game today due to family circumstances but it seems to have been an encouraging performance and we earned a creditable point. Things are looking bright. A little bit of trouble in the POD Stand unfortunatley, from what I'm hearing.

Very much this. Its great to see a new style of football, but it has to be effective. No point in emulating the Dundee side of the 1960s who played fantastic football but more often than not got beaten.

We're missing a spine. Big decent CB, good physical defensive midfielder and physical striker.

Its what has come to be known as two tier policing. If stewards took action the Police would come down on them hard.

No Sule today? Only one out and out striker then!

Only "official" reason I can think of is KO time? What other reason could there be?

There's always someone believe me!

To save confusion, it should be signposted Mrs Baillies.

The impression I have is that we're worse than most clubs in the Premiership. Is that true?

At the end of the day its the fans who wield the power. Stop watching EPL and Euro games on TV and buying their clubs kit and the mega money will dry up.

Kofi Balmer being touted about? Maybe a good move for all parties concerned?

Its become a bit of media circus now.

Seems to have been very successful on Friday evening, with the club's income being boosted consideably. Thats just what we need to increase off the field turnover. A few teething problems though, which the Society will will take up with the club.

Thats fine as far it goes. However could we cope defensively if Hearts play that type of game against us?

A good summing up. I'd rate Hertha as being somewhere between Hearts/Aberdeen and Celtic. They didn't look 100% match fit though as fans of German football on here will know. A draw was a reasonable outcome as we finished strongly after a slow start. We played some good football but too often the final ball wasn't quite right. That might come. Fadinger and McGinn were my MOTMs. Now onto lessons learned (again some might say). We lack physicality in midfield and up front. To me, Watt, Fadinger and Slattery are all a wee bit similar and we need a solid physical defensive midfielder in the battle zone to halt central midfield runners in their tracks. How will Just fare against the likes of the Gogics, O'Haras and Devlins of the Premiership world? Ap Stam ran his socks off but to no effect - he is a penalty box striker, possibly a good one, end of. We need a big target man up front. Tonight I thought our passing from midfield to set up attacks was a bit slow. All too often the chance to catch a retreating Hertha was lost due to dilatory decision making and execution. All that said we played not too badly. The new style will take time to implement. Hopefully speed comes later. Hertha had some decent players and I liked the look of Toni Leistner. I believe we only had 4 subs due to another team comprising young players, fringe players and trialists(?) playing Hertha's B team this afternoon. 0-0 draw from what I heard. A good workout and not your usual friendly.

Did anyone visit Mrs Baillie tonight? What was it like?

Which one? There were two. He would have got a better view our Ap Stam's claim than that of his own player's.

Absolutely and maybe a defensive midfielder too (where does Jordan McGhee fit in?)

Thoroughly enjoyed last night's game, although I became increasingly nervous as time wore on and it was still goalless. It was so importnat to notch the first goal. A good team effort although I thought Koutroumbis, McGinn and Maswhanise stod out with the latter being my MOTM. For the first time time this season our possession based approach looked exciting due in no small part to Morton's relatively more positive gameplan. It was a pleasure to watch. Such a contrast to Kettlewell's Plan A. Some good midfield play although maybe we need a defensive midfielder to add a bit of steel in the engine room. Its encouraging to see a lot more pace in the side. We lost a bit of momentum when the 3 second half subs entered the fray and were caught short on the left until JBA made a tactical change. Maswhanise took his goals very well. The first was well worked stemming from a great pass from Gordon. His third was sublime and a perfect way to round off the evening. A contender for goal of the season? Lots to look forward to. I still have some concerns though, but suspect they are being addressed. Ewan Wilson is starting to concern me though - has he lost confidence? We do lack physicality and once again a big physical striker in the shape of Adeloye last night caused us issues. Up front we still look toothless. Its a positive that we created so many chances but disappointing that we looked lightweight in the box. Ap Stam is no lone striker. A big physical striker is badly needed to get on the end of crosses and set pieces. We progress to the knockout rounds now and pres eason acclimitisation continues under JBA. I suspect Elijah's shirt will be much sought after by senior fans aged mid 20s and over. A collector's item!

Its hypothetical of course given that this is simply a rumour. However, you could imagine a scenario where we offer a young lad a one year deal on say £750 pw (just making this up) and Livingston offer him a 2 year deal on say £700 pw. I suspect Ross County will be paying Premiership wages, but not every young lad want to relocate to Dingwall.

If Morton win the group with 10 points on goal difference, we would need to be one of the 3 best runners up to progress - no?

I've had time to mull over this game. I reckon Morton will be quite happy to sit in and hit us on the break, after observing how we've struggled to break down League 1 and 2 sides. A point will do them just fine and allow them to finish top of the group. A Penalty shoot out would then be academic to them. Its absolutely critical that we score the first goal to entice them out.

We do need another striker badly but also need to bolster the defence. A fair number of corners (poorly taken) and crosses today but no-one with the physicality to get on the end of them. Thats a skillset we're missing right now.

No standout for me so no vote.