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We don't show up til half time. We'll be fine.

That Morton defending. Woaft.

I wouldn't mind getting a look at Matt Bowman tonight. I'd like to see him start.

Definitely rattled.

I'm pretty sure Gary Dempsey holds a record for most consecutive shots at goal without scoring. He could play a bit though.

Its as if the board can't see into the future!! It was a completely justified decision to back AJ in the summer. It hasn't worked out as we all had hoped, which is the case in most football related decisions made at board level at any club on the planet.

PREACH! Spot on.

OK. So what would you like us to do about it?

Are you OK? Is this a cry for help? You can be honest. I'm reaching out to you right now. The help is here if you want it.

I'm enjoying the #BoxOffice meltdown nature of this thread. At least you guys have that, if nothing else.

But his name is Tony Dingwall. DINGWALL. If that's not a reason to keep him, I don't know what is.

At least space won't be as much of an issue for the United support if, by some minor miracle, they find themselves top for whatever reason. What with their somewhat dwindling numbers of late. Allegedly.

Initially, I applauded Falkirks policy of signing players just because they were good looking. It was some real 'out the box' thinking. I for one, am deeply disappointed that it hasn't worked out.

Thats very kind. We did look fucking spectacular on Saturday right enough. Just you guys keep taking points off of Falkirk and we'll promise to keep it to 'just the five'. In all seriousness though, when was the last time we paid actual monies for a player?

Apart from Dundee United (you'd think), every team in this league is still looking for additional playing staff. It's frustrating sometimes and it can be argued that if we had been better prepared, we could have had the jump on a few of our rivals. But it's clearly a very difficult time for all clubs in the player recruitment department. With that in mind, I'd argue that we're not actually falling behind. With the players signed in the summer, we have a very strong spine to the squad and solid base to build around. Apart from the Rangers game and probably the first half v Livi, they've actually done quite well. It's been suggested on here that we only need two or three more. Theres still just under 3 weeks of the window to go so theres still a lot of time. If teams around us havent signed anyone stand-out, they must still be out there. Also, any player signed at the end of August, rather than the beginning of July saves the club two months wages. Just a thought.

Or the scenes on here if he misses...

Why has that article even been given the time of day? Utter hate filled uber shite from first word to last.

I dont think you can argue that his goal against Hearts was composed. I've explained why I think it wasn't. I'm not looking for a negative, more that it was right in front of my eyes. That said, I think any lack of composure he's showed is perhaps a result of his poor season with the Rovers. They were utterly dire, which was the biggest reason. His goals will bring confidence. With confidence I think he will show us what he can really do.

I'm pleased that McManus is showing some goalscoring form. It's all very positive in that respect. But... His utterly glorious lob aside, the other two goals have been more hit-and-hope-straight-down-the-middle strikes than refined, composed, calculated finishes. Another day and they'd have been blocked or saved, especially the one against Hearts. I thought he got away with a poor initial touch and a wee bit of dithering. However, his all round play has been good and a goal is a goal, so I'm still more than happy with him and the team. He should score a good few more.

In fairness to the Gibster, he had a pretty nasty illness not too long before he left. I remember reading about lumbar punctures and all that nasty stuff. From what I rememeber, it couldn't have come at a worse time either and he wasnt quite the same again.

I'm a wee bit panicky that I'm not panicking about the forthcoming season. This won't end well.

Solid enough competative start for us. That happened last season right enough, I like that we've not completed our transfer dealings yet. If we get a couple more guys in before the window shuts (which is more than 5 weeks away by the way) we can effectively say that the management team have saved us a good 4 months in player wages by not signing early.

Fixed that for you.

And that's only because he's on loan from Hertz. Guaranteed to score that day.