VinnyPar

Must admit the way I read it was existing players were signed with the knowledge that a training facility was in the works, not new players. Could be wrong though, this is the article for anyone interested - https://dafc.co.uk/training-ground-adds-professionalism/

If we could get Kane and Walcott in the door permanently this summer it would be great business.

Couldn't agree more, I thought that was a bizarre sub by McPake tbh as it left a massive gap in the midfield. Chalmers didn't exactly have an amazing game but he wasn't the worst on the park (Edwards comes to mind). Otoo was basically a one man midfield towards the end, but to be fair he still absolutely bossed it. Think we will end up making a bit of coin on him.

Raith and Arbroath, both away from home.

Agree to disagree on the United game I suppose but being at the game yesterday Hayes was definitely playing in the right of a 3, with fisher being a straight swap when he got injured.

I wonder if they switch between the shape depending on press triggers / team in possession. Either way, whatever they are doing is working. I'm just glad McPake seems to be changing things around now. He has been dealt an incredibly shit hand with injuries this season so fingers crossed everyone keeps healthy for the final games and see where we get to.

Aye that's exactly it. Clearly KRH against United wasn't given many (if any) defensive responsibility as he was always high and wide lookin to make things happen. Getting Hammy and Otoo in midfield and Bene back in the covering centre half role has completely transformed us. Special mention for MFW as, apart from the Morton game, he's been absolutely outstanding and strolls through games at this level. Really hope we've put a deal in front of him to ponder.

We played in a 5 the whole game, as we did against United. Not sure why people think otherwise? MWH has been playing RCB.

Yeah exactly that I'd have Jak in that left AM role (which he was sort of drifting in and out of against United anyway) and have Kane as the focal point.

Apparently Chris Kane has trained all week so he should be involved tomorrow, probably goes straight in for summers who is a doubt. Wighton had surgery today as well.

Couldn't have summed it up better myself, should be getting him tied down on a new deal. It's a shame that we are hamstrung with McCann/Wighton for another year as ideally we'd be moving one or both of them on.

Did he aye? Same team as last week.

Think Wighton is complete done at this level tbh

Manager has confirmed Otoo has been playing with a groin injury so that probably explains his early departure against Raith. Fisher and Tod will be back in the squad and Breen is to start training next week. It doesn't sound promising on the Chris Kane front though, get the feeling he won't be back until next week.

Always read the fine print before losing your head folks.