Quentin Taranbino

This should be a comfortable win for Dumbarton. We are honestly brutal at the moment. Give away cheap easy goals and struggle massively in front of goal. Every crucial end of season game so far we have choked, confidence is clearly rock bottom and I'm expecting Dumbarton to hit the final nail in the coffin over these two games. We have had survival in our own hands for weeks and weeks and blown it every time. I would love to sit here and think "oh it's one off games, it's a reset, nothing before matters etc" but we have shown nothing for months that gives me any glimmer of hope in these playoffs.

Ross Stewart is back for Southampton in full training and Russell Martin says he is expected to be in the squad this weekend. Too late I feel to get the nodnfor Euros squad even if he was to bag a couple goals in remaining games

Discussed to death I'm sure but can't be arsed searching back; I know Beith working for their license, if they win league, will they be allowed to compete in playoff? And of the other clubs in contention, who would be/wouldn't be allowed? I assume criteria from Wosfl to LL is different to that of Tier 5 to SPFL

On paper Annan should win this. Their form has been magnificent lately, fighting for every result and have clawed themselves into eighth spot. We have been very poor, obviously lacking confidence and struggling to score. That being said, it is a one off game, it's all on the line, we know we have to win. We were decent at the start of the season, Annan were poor at the start of the season - we have to hope the manager and players can pull it off and somehow get the win. My head says 3-0 Annan My heart says 0-0 (or conceding right at the death as we push for a goal) I would love to be mega optimistic and course they will get my full backing but I'm just not seeing us beating them on their current form. Staying in the division was the ultimate aim and I don't care how we do it, whether it's next week or playoffs. Come on Binos!

Not sure how bad it is but by McTominays reaction it doesn't look good. Players usually can tell when it's a bad one and his face had 'missing euros' all over it. Hope he is ok

Was looking at Lewis Morgans stats earlier - (20 goals in 44 appearances in the MLS for New York) and it got me thinking of Johnny Russell who I think was doing some mental numbers over there in the run up to last Euros but of course didn't get a look in. Hoping one of the stats guys can help, has Steve Clarke ever called up a player from the MLS? I think Russell and Morgans last caps were maybe just before we appointed Clarke and Gaulds last call up was when he was in Portugal (again pre-Clarke)

A long list makes sense whether it's released publicly or an internal players thing. There will be a bunch of fringe guys in key positions - McCrorie, Conway, Nisbet etc where their season will be over but Clarke will want them to keep in match shape in case they are called up for last minute injuries or whatever

I got nowhere with mine. Same thing, an issue with scanning the ticket or something. I told them I could send them flight, hotel, uber and even mcdonalds receipts from when I was there but they couldn't even be arsed replying.

What are the dates for Euros squad announcement/friendlies etc? I'm assuming there isn't an opportunity now for Clarke to call up a larger group and then trim it down for final squad.

Karamoke Dembele Popping in this thread as last I seem to recall he didn't want to play for Scotland (but I might be remembering wrong) Been keeping an eye on him this season and not suggesting he is ready for a full call up or anything but without a doubt had his best professional season yet and only 21, he still has plenty time to make it work. He has been at Blackpool in League One this season (on loan from Brest in Ligue 1) and has managed 14 assists and 8 goals and nominated for League One young player of the season. Next year will be massive for him in terms of building on this season. If he comes back to England, he should have no problem securing a loan to a Championship team.

As long as Falkirk beat Annan next week, I don't think Queens can finish 9th (due to goal difference - unless you were to be cuffed abour 12-0)

Fraserburgh struggling

Come on Binos! All the fans seem to be up for the fight and behind the manager and team - I just hope the players have the same attitude today. Even though Queens fans and players have had a torrid season, I expect for a crunch game like this, they will be right up for it as well.

In the upcoming friendlies, I would be taking along McCrorie and Johnston to have a look at both on the assumption that one or both of Hickey/Patterson will be doubtful. McCrorie is doing well this year with Bristol at right wing back, has started 12 out of 18 games since start of the year and came on as a sub for the other 6. I think he may have had a couple of call ups in past as well so that in itself may help. Johnston I have seen very little of aside from Under 21 games. He isn't starting at the moment for Sturm Graz but is making sub appearances here and there. He is very highly thought of I believe, I just don't know how high that ceiling is. If he is some sort of wonder kid then I would maybe take a punt, but I'm not sure he fits the mould for that. If Hickey/Patterson are both out like, I'm not convinced the replacements will even have a chance to start. Ralston has the best chance of starting but nobody after him will start. I think Clarke is more likely to move Robertson/Tierney over or use Ryan Fraser if he is included in those circumstances.

How many supporters will Queens likely bring through for this? I understand numbers are down this season but it's a pretty big game. 300 - 400?