Kmcalpin

As far as this is concerned we should wear what we wish to. No need to pander to the bigots or give them any credence whatsoever. How far do you take this? Ban blue jeans or orange clothing, because that hints of Sevco? Mustn't wear green in case that leads to claims of Celtic bias? Even if the establishment in Scotland won't address this cancer we should, by just doing our own thing.

Pleased with the Casey news. It helps give us stability and solidity at the back, which is essential in any team. The fact that we've moved on Danzaki and Mahon shows that we're actively trying to reshape the squad and clear the decks for others to come in. More to follow perhaps? Maybe a bit bloated in central defence, especially if Sam Campbell progresses.

Apparently SK is looking to bring in 4 new players, with some leaving.

Having read that it puts my mind a little more at ease. I don't know anything about Balmer but it does indicate that we're looking a strengthening central defence, either short term or medium term, which is a must in my book. Although Lamie and Mugabi are both decent guys they give me the fear. I know relatively little about Blaney yet.

Presumably Stevie Hammell had the final say in his signing? He would also have told Nick Dawes what kind of player he wanted.

No mention of any pay off so you'd imagine it would have to benefit the club financially.

McGuinness?

That mid 70s squad was the best I've seen in all my years of going to Fir Park. As Grizzly says it had a good blend of everything. Skill, pace, character and hardness.

I'm usually not one to critricise the club, but I feel that something hasn't been right over the past year off the field. There's a number of unfilled posts (CEO, Communications etc), mistakes have been made eg Hammell's appointment and GA's extension and sacking; Alan Burrows surprise departure; relationship with the fans has deteriorated; and the club has been rudderless. Now the Society may have had a part fo play in all this too. Something needs to change off the field.

Sky reporting about about £380k

I'd like to see a RB, LB, CB and midfielder but that's a massive ask.

He's obviously being hawked around by some party. A young man in a hurry. I suspect that Beith are far from being a wee amateurish (in the loosest possible sense) junior club.

Just to be clear that's pretty much true of all Scots clubs bar 2 or maybe 4 at push. We're no exception.

What did he say again?

That's my initial thought.

I find them very odd. He wasn't with us that long, left under a cloud and we don't usually post such messages about former players retiring from other clubs. Downright strange.

Yes that's right Greg. We usually field very young teams and the likes of Airdrie and Hamilton play older and more experienced ones, maybe to get a result. The only important factor is getting our lads gametime.

That's what usually happens in these games.

We've drawn the short straw then. You always want to avoid playing the promoted team away from home on day one.

Agree that defence needs attention. Both out wide and in the middle. That would give us a solid base on which to build. Need to offload some though.

For those who haven't heard yet, the Society's AGM will be held on 25 July. 7pm at Fir Park. A chance to air your views, ask questions and vote.

Is he the type of striker we need.? 36 years old and never a prolific scorer. What kind of striker can we afford though?

9 changes at HT. Trialist striker now on.

Not at the moment. We have "areas of concern" in the team as I see it, but not alarmed yet. I hope we manage to strengthen before the League Cup though as thats one of the only 2 trophies we have a realistsic chance of doing well in. The lack of off the field bodies including a CEO? Yes, that is a matter for concern.

You'd imagine that Maguire will be in the frame alongside Mugabi and Shields maybe?? McGinley, Tierney, Mahon and Danzaki can't be completely discounted either.