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Unfortunately whether is bad luck or more likely poor decision making etc the evidence is still there that we have not completed a game with a clean sheet. I know at this level teams will always lose goals, that's why these guys are playing in lower league, however it plain to see that in our particular team it is the defensive aspect of our set up / signing targets we need to do something about. As said before I accept this is easier said than done with our budget. Maybe its our set up we need to look at, back 4 perhaps a little bit more exposed than it was last year, which I'm sure Danny and Allan are acutely aware of? Still very early days I suppose

It’s been discussed many times the fact that McNiff is not a LB. his goals last year were incredible contribution so I don’t take any pleasure in seemingly singling him out for criticism. It’s not his problem, it’s not lack of effort and he will still be a valuable squad player this year. But in this league we need a proper LB. However I think it’s becoming clear that defensively we are not there yet; yes Lennon will improve Howie, but I would be much happier if we can get a CH with some experience and mobility to compliment Rumsby. Not sure if we are playing Wallace in correct position but again that is up to Lennon.. look how we improved immediately when Rankin was utilised properly. We are not far away and 2/3 signed for specific areas will make all the difference. I accept perhaps easier said than done at our level and spending limits.

Agree with all recent posts on the defence; the fact we have not had one clean sheet in any of our preseason games is a concern for me.

Did ye, Aye? Well you missed some cracking performances from the team and our new Captain, but who cares...your loss.

Agreed LB and CH please, although I have a feeling that Lennon is happy with 2 from Rumsby, Howie, McNiff combo. Definitely need LB

Mmm, leaking goals again it would seem. I hope that is not going to be our issue this year, I know it’s early days, closed door game and no idea what the game has been like but it is a bit alien for us to ship goals. All we can do is hope we can sort this aspect of the game out one way or another. I’ll just console myself with the early days theme and move on in the preparation

So who would you swap him for?

Agreed... The embarrassing and liability sentence is one of the most ridiculous things I’ve seen on this forum for a long time ...really laughable to be honest. Whether Goodwillie scores or not, in 90% of the games he plays for us, he totally changes the way the team plays; his attitude, work rate and influence on the side is outstanding. I have no doubt that when fit and back in the side he will still be best forward player in the league by long way.

Ally Park was absolutely shocking!

Agreed, Brown, Gray and Scullion were poor, but we have had much much worse. Although, I’d certainly keep Barclay in the list of the utter garbage brigade.

Week 1 - Raith Rovers

Certainly not be disappointed if we got him back, although might be a bit similar to Rumsby. Latterly in the season just past Langs’s mobility etc complimented the big man superbly so if I was being greedy I’d like a similar athletic type CH again. I realise though that is not readily available in our wage bracket.

Suppose we also have a fit Goodwillie & Rankin to add to starting lineup which of course is massive for us.

Great news, CH vital now. Being greedy, a LB and very greedy another creative midfield player. Although that said, despite losing Lang this is the strongest squad for many many years. Especially if Goodie and Rankin are fit!

A player that boy, big loss for us at the time!

At the risk of repeating myself: Not interested in any game where the team has 'Colts' attached to it I'm afraid. SPFL totally ruined a perfectly good tournament ...Shame on them, not attended any Challeng cup game in new format and never will, which is a shame as was an enjoyable cup tournament up until then for lower league teams

Not interested in any game where the team has 'Colts' attached to it I'm afraid. SPFL totally ruined a perfectly good tournament ...Shame on them, not attended any Challeng cup game in new format and never will, which is a shame as was an enjoyable cup tournament up until then for lower league teams!

Great news on Allan Moore; delighted with that, massive part of what we have achieved in last 2 years!

Good luck to the lad, like all the guys from last years team welcome back at any time. Best of luck Tom

McStay is very good, but maybe a bit inconsistent. He is though very strong, decent pace and very good ability, when on his game he is very influential. It shows our progress that there is even a discussion about him. Pre Lennon he would (Goodwillie apart obviously) have been head and shoulders above anything we had. Be delighted if he stays, but I am in the Grant camp on who is more valuable player for us. Potentially though McStay could be a terrific player at a higher level and another year under Lennon would do him the world of good.

Funnily enough I don’t remember any feedback on the extent Goodwillie’s injury at all. It looked pretty serious at the time, although I suppose if it was serious we might have heard.

Definitely go for Henderson. Goodwillie is finished, rubbish doesn’t try a leg. Best just leave him where he is, we have got used to him being so poor.

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Did he play CH with you guy’s? He struggled at full back with us initially but since Lennon put him into Central defence he has been outstanding.