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Why would Stanger go? He’s under contract and started almost every game this season when fit.

Given we’re now confirmed as safe I’d hope initial contract talks have happend with the squad. One of the disadvantages of making the playoffs last year was the delay we had to our recruitment. it’s pivotal we get that right this season. Think this is our current situation:- Under-contract: Robbie Mutch- Happy to have him as back up but based on what I’ve seen I wouldn’t feel comfortable having him as a starter every week. Think we need a new goalkeeper as Albinson will almost certainly be off and don’t think Clarke is the answer. Ollie Ecrepont- Seems to have really have had a succesful loan at East Stirlingshire so will be interesting to see what the plan is for him next season. With Mutch and another I suspect another loan at a higher level may be the best thing for his development. Nicholas McAllister- Still don’t agree with given him a new deal but what is done is done. Really need to be bringing in a 1st choice right back though. Have been crying out for one since Liam Smith left. Dylan Watreat- Like Ollie has had a succesful loan at ES. Will be interesting again to see if we loan him out to a higher level or have have him as back up to McAllister and hopefully another. Sean McGinty- Seems to have fell slightly out of favour with Brown however still happy to have him about next season. Possibly not as a starter though. George Stanger- I really rate Stanger and he’s at an age where he can improve. Think he’ll be a starter again next year. Ben Dempsey- I really rated Dempsey when he 1st signed. The midfield three of him, Murdoch and McInroy in the 2nd half of the season where he avoided relegation on last game was excellent and a big part of why we stayed up. He’s been pretty anonymous this season though. A big season for him to see if he can kick on. Roy Syla- Not much I can really say on Syla, a decent enough midfield option at this level. Aidan McGeady- Conpletely finished as a footballer however have no idea how effective he is in his other role at the club to decide on whether it’s worth having him around the place. Presuming the playing part isn’t costing us too much there’s probably no harm in keeping him registered as a player but only to be used in the case of dire emergencies. Jamie Murphy- Deservedly won POTY and if he is fit should be the first name on the team sheet. A complete rolls Royce of a player who we are lucky to have. Scott Tomlinson- Brown seems to be trying to turn him into a fullback however I’m not convinced he’ll be any good there. Looks good going forward but suspect defensively. Mark McKenzie- an okay back up but wouldn’t want him to be starting many games. Not the kind of guy that’s going to get 10 nevermind 15-20 goals a season. Fraser Bryden- Similarly to McKenzie I don’t think he’s going to get 10 goals a season. Is a few years younger than McKenzie and is probably in need of a loan if possible. Ahkeem Rose- Seems to have had a fairly decent loan spell at Accies, had a spell where he seemed to be scoring every week (scored a hat trick in one of the games) but the goals seemed to have tried up. Wouldn’t be surprised if we came to an agreement to mutually consent his deal in order for him to return south/sign for Accies permanently. Max Guthrie- haven’t barely seen any of him to really judge. Played against Troon for Deanos testimonial and looked quite impressive. Sure it was him that scored that day. Maybe a loan? Lucas McRoberts- again similar to Guthrie haven’t seen enough of him to judge. Had a 10 minute cameo v Thistle on Saturday and didn’t look out of place really, like Guthrie could see him out on loan. Out of contract- Charlie Albinson- Out of favour with Brown amid rumours of a fallout. The return of Timmo slightly increases his chances of staying but think he’ll be off regardless which if we’re honest may be best for both club and player. RELEASE Paddy Reading- prior to his injury he was improved on what he was last year however based on his overall contribution I’d be releasing him however rumours are he’s signed/will be signing a new deal. Need to be bringing in another left back imo. RELEASE Nathan McGinley- Not much I can say on him. Has been injured since he signed. RELEASE Frankie Musonda- If it wasn’t for Frankie’s injury record I’d have no hesitations In giving him a new deal but sadly he can never get a run of games without breaking down so it’s a let go for me although wouldn’t hate it if he was offered something. RELEASE Paul Smith- Has never really kicked on from that MOTM performance in the last game of the season two years ago. Has barely featured since Brown came in. Only way I can see him being offered anything is due to his age and we may be due a development fee. RELEASE Andy Murdoch- Murdoch is a very good player at this level however his performances definately regressed after his 1st knee injury, no idea how this 2nd one will have affected him. Can probably see the club doing the morally correct thing and give him training facilities to get back fit however whether he’s offered anything remains to be seen. UNDECIDED Franny Amartey- Franny has been painfully under used this season imo by both Bullen and Brown. I really like him and would definately be offering him a deal, not convinced Brown will though. KEEP Carter Jenkins & Dario Vivianni- Not seen enough of them to properly make a decision but given neither seemed to overly impress on loan at Gretna. Dario loaned to a lower level for more game time then I’d imagine both may be off. RELEASE Loans ending: Josh Clarke- I think he’s done okay since coming in and has got some unnecessary stick on here, that being said I wouldn’t be overly keen on signing him permanently. He’s probably an upgrade on Mutch however a downgrade on Albinson (at his best) and even Aidan McAdams. RELEASE* Jack Sanders- A few weeks ago this would of been firmly a fire straight into the sea however his performances have definately improved. I probably wouldn’t be offering him anything however if he did sign permanently I’d be a bit more relaxed now. RELEASE Harry McHugh- Just a bit of a meh player if I’m honest. Not terrible but doesn’t really ever affect a game. No improvement on the likes of Syla or Dempsey imo so don’t see much point in trying to get him again. RELEASE. Logan Chalmers- To the shock of Absoulotely nobody he’s a must keep for me. I’ve seen people saying they wouldn’t be pushing the boat out for him however I completely disagree. On his day easily one of the best players in the league. KEEP Harry Willoughby- Has mainly played 2nd fiddle to Anton Dowds since he’s came in. The virus he suffered probably coming at the wrong time. Don’t think we’ve seen enough to prove he’s worth getting again. RELEASE Anton Dowds- Similar to Chalmers a must keep for me and I suspect there is every chance we will. Has clearly enjoyed his football here and his relationship with Partick Thistle seems to have totally broken down. My only concern is I think he’s from Edinburgh way so if someone like Dunfermline or Raith offer him something he may be tempted. KEEP *Aware that loan players are obviously not ours to keep or release So next season I’d be hoping to be starting the first league game with a team something like: New GK, New RB, Stanger, New LB, Murphy. new CM, New CM, Chalmers, Dowds, New striker Subs- Mutch, Reading, McAllister, McGinty, Dempsey, Syla, McKenzie, Rose, Amartey TL:DR- Plenty of work for Brown and the club to do

Unpopular opinion but I much prefer the new bad to the old badge. Looks so much more slicker. Thanks to that virgin Lord Lyon and Airdrie for that. The new top is a belter as is the training gear. Will defo purchase some stuff.

If it’s no construction porn, your no getting told.

Club in being shite at advertising something shocker.

I’m too rough to start trying to work it out but is there any set of results next week that would mean us and Dunfermline playing out a draw to see us both safe on last day?

POTY- Murphy YPOTY- Stanger Goal- Chalmers v Raith, Murphys v QP a close second. That pass from Rose and finish from Murphy is a thing of beauty.

I’m playing devils advocate but Rose scored 5 goals in 3 games (one was a hat trick) but he hasn’t scored in 4 games. Is it possible that this was a purple patch for him and he’s returned to form? I think it will be depending on whether Accies come up whether we do business with them, I can’t see us letting him go if they get promoted.

Killie fan at work today was adamant that we’ve signed Jack Sanders on a PCA.

Are they just not bothering with any sort of promotional video for the season tickets?

Really sorry for your loss mate. Glad the super put in a good performance for your granda and also to try and take your mind off it.

I don’t think he’s been great but given where he’s came from there seems to be a constant target on his back with fans ready to jump on it.

Aye, similarity with Josh Clarke.

Fucking hell Diego we won 5-0 and your still looking for issues that aren’t really there.

You just always seem to be criticising him. For me he’s a very, very good winger at this level. I highly doubt we’ll get better if he goes in the summer which I suspect he will. As I’ve said before I’m 100% a card carrying Logan Chalmers fanboy so maybe I’m blinkered.